By: Sen. Kathleen O’Connor Ives – October, 2017 I recently testified on a bill I filed S733, “An Act Relative to Access to Housing for First Responders,” This legislation would allow MassHousing, an independent, quasi-public state agency focused on providing financing for affordable housing, to create a special home loan program for first responders who […]
Bump calls for data sharing, more comprehensive policies to improve public safety BOSTON, MA — Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today testified about the need for a more active approach to enforcement by the Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB). The remarks came as part of an oversight hearing by the Joint Committee on Public Safety & Homeland […]
Yup, it’s the scenario from hell for anyone who cares about the conditions of the City of Lawrence, how it affects the surrounding communities, and indeed the rest of the state. You know, the people paying all of Lawrence’s bills because they still can’t get their act together after 50 years of fake loan […]
In Letter to VA Secretary, Warren Expresses Outrage at Death of Vietnam Veteran, Cites Mounting Problems at Bedford Text of the letter (PDF) Washington, DC – United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today wrote to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary David Shulkin to express “extreme concern and outrage” at the death of William R. Nutter, Jr., […]
HAVERHILL –This past Saturday, Shaun Toohey, candidate for state Representative, officially announced the opening of a new campaign office in the heart of the 3rd Essex District he hopes to represent soon on Beacon Hill. Joined by State Representative Lenny Mirra (R – West Newbury) and other supporters, Toohey said the office – located at 246 […]
Study highlights challenges related to demographics, transportation, and state policies and funding BOSTON, MA — State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released a study, Supporting Student and Community Success: Updating the Structure and Finance of Massachusetts Regional School Districts, which provides recommendations to modernize laws and regulations within the regional school district (RSD) structure. State law provides […]
If there’s one thing I really hate, it’s when a politician deceives the public with promises that sound like one specific thing, when in reality it’s the exact opposite. So is the case Haverhill City Councilor Andy Vargas on the issue of sanctuary cities and his claim that he is for “deporting illegal aliens […]
LAWRENCE—Lawrence city council candidate Franklin Miguel has called for more oversight in Local elections. Historically, the city has never enforced any voter ID in any of its elections, but one local candidate believe that it could be a welcomed change to how things operate. Franklin Miguel is a local candidate running for councilor at large, […]
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Northern Essex is hosting two events in Lawrence celebrating Hispanic culture that are free and open to the public. On Friday, October 6 from 6:30 to 8 pm in the Dimitry Building Atrium, 45 Franklin, the White Fund Enlightenment Series presented by Northern Essex Community College will bring the […]
NORTH ANDOVER BOARD CONDEMNS “BIGOTRY/HATE” Last month the North Andover Board of Selectmen took an official vote “condemning hate and bigotry” in Charlottesville. It was the dumbest and worst kind of political pandering and grandstanding I’ve seen since Al Perry was chairman of the school committee. Having the board condemning hate and bigotry is […]
By: Tom Duggan – September, 2017 Last month, John MacDonald and his colleagues at Veterans Assisting Veterans (VAV) held a rally at Holy Ghost Park in Lowell. The rally featured several speakers including; 680 WRKO talk show host Howie Carr, U.S. Senate candidate Geoff Diehl, Joe Ligotti “The Guy from Boston”, Rick Green from Massachusetts […]
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By: Senator Kathleen O’Connor Ives I recently testified before the Joint Committee on Public Health to encourage the favorable report of H1170 “An Act to Protect Little Lungs,” filed by Representative Paul Heroux. This bill would ban smoking in a car if a child is small enough to be in a car seat and carry […]
40 year old Paul Mallett says he wants to be mayor of Lawrence and ads that if he is elected Lawrence will not be a sanctuary city. There are eight candidates on the ballot Tuesday in Lawrence seeking two nomination spots for the final election in November. “I think basically we are a little too relaxed […]
On September 26th, Lawrence voters will choose between 8 candidates running for mayor. Incumbent Mayor Dan Rivera is finishing up his first four-year term. The two candidates who get the highest number of votes on Sept. 26th will face each other in the November final election. The winner will be sworn in as mayor in […]