Special to the Gazette City Councilor Brian Worrell (District 4) introduced a home-rule petition to increase the senior homeowner tax exemption, which would increase the amount of the exemption and update the income restrictions for seniors in the city.…
United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy announces departure
Special to the Gazette United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy has announced that, effective January 17, 2025, he will be stepping down as the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. U.S. Attorney Levy tendered his resignation to…
Councilors Flynn and Murphy file hearing order onWhite Stadium and Resolution on Project Labor Agreements
Special to the Gazette Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn and City Councilor At-Large Erin Murphy have filed a hearing order to address the concerns with projected costs, community input, and transparency on the redevelopment of White Stadium. In addition,…
Jimmy Carter Practiced What He Preached
. The passing of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100 brings to an end the extraordinary life of a man who ascended from the small town of Plains, Georgia (population 552) to the highest office in the…
Even When The Patriots Won, They Lost
Heading into the final week of the NFL season, the Patriots were in prime position to claim the #1 draft pick, which held the promise of trading that pick to a team that needs a quarterback in return for…
Letters
Prevent violence by confronting its origins Dear Editor, Little public attention is given to the origins of violent behavior. However, long-term studies have significant, overlooked findings. For example, an angry temperament in infants correlated with later aggression at…