By: Joyce & Gracemarie Tomaselli March, 2021 An Act to strengthen rules governing attorney conduct; penalties for misconduct. SD.2236 Presented by Senator Diana DiZoglio (By Request) We, Joyce Tomaselli and Gracemarie Tomaselli, know and have great respect for the many honest attorneys who take their oath seriously as “Officers of the Court”. We filed our […]
“Amazon’s policies and procedures appear to be increasing risks for many individuals that are purchasing COVID-19 masks and other protective gear to protect themselves and their communities.” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, DC – United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to Amazon.com CEO Andy Jassy, releasing the results of a new staff investigation revealing that […]
By: Paul Murano – March. 2021 The first amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits the federal government from establishing a particular religious denomination as the state religion. Eventually, this notion became known as separation of church and state. Despite the fact that “separation” is not a Constitutional concept, the founding fathers believed religious denominations should […]
By: Bill Cushing – March, 2021 Showtime’s ‘City ON A Hill’ is a gritty crime drama set against the backdrop of 1990’s Boston and stars Kevin Bacon as wayward FBI Agent Jackie Rohr. Jackie appears to be well known throughout all levels of the law enforcement community. Let’s just say his reputation precedes him. He’s a […]
Kane put on his thinking cap so he could pay special attention to what president Kelly Burns and Tommy the Pitt Bull Terrier had to say about their nonprofit organization Bullied Breed Rescue. Kane also a rescue felt he would learn how Bullied Breed gives dogs like Tommy a chance to find a loving […]
Representative Tram T. Nguyen (D-Andover) met the February 19th filing deadline with 27 bills filed. Her proposed legislation ranges from support for working families to enhanced protections for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes; consumer protection; criminal justice; climate change; animal welfare; addressing discrimination; combatting hate crimes; and increasing racial […]
By: Brian Genest – Feb, 2021 Remember when Lori Trahan was running for Congress in 2018? She’d probably like you to forget. Back then, the story was she wasn’t like other Democrats. She was going to be different. How’s that narrative about “Lori from Lowell” holding up back here at home today? Here’s how: LOL! […]
3-26-21 Methuen Mayor Neil Perry said on Friday that he is grateful for the broad support Methuen has received from congress and the local delegation that resulted in Governor Charlie Baker’s announcement this morning that an additional 100 million dollars in aid will be distributed between Methuen, Everett, Chelsea, and Randolph. While these four cities were […]
NECC Announces Graduation Plans For the Class of 2021 The pandemic has had a tremendous impact on just about everything, including the way colleges celebrate their graduates. Last year, Northern Essex Community College’s traditional graduation ceremony—typically held in May under a 3,000-person tent on the Haverhill Campus quad—was cancelled and replaced with a virtual ceremony […]
By: Brian Genest – Feb. 2021 Do you know someone in Dracut who deserves to be recognized for their service? Now’s the time to make it happen: nominations for this year’s Varnum Award are due February 19. The annual award, named after Dracut’s most famous son, was established to recognize a member of the community […]
By: Bill Cushing – Feb. 2021 In 2018, the original cast members of the iconic 1984 film ‘The Karate Kid’ reunited for the revival series ‘Cobra Kai.’ What resulted was a fresh, thoroughly enjoyable spin on the well-established franchise, as well as a surprisingly heartfelt look at the immense power the past can hold over us. […]
The Public Health Museum in Massachusetts is welcoming back visitors, albeit in a slightly different, socially-distanced manner. The museum is offering timed entry tours limited to two per day. “Our volunteers will remain safely spaced and masked as they guide visitors through our exhibits” said Sandra Price, the museum’s Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement. Through original […]
Carroll participated as a Planning Board member in matters affecting his father’s property The State Ethics Commission has issued a Final Order approving a Disposition Agreement in which Templeton Planning Board member Charles Carroll admits to violating the conflict of interest law by participating in Planning Board decisions related to proposals to rezone an area […]
Jeurys Santiago is a 2020 NECC Grad Feb. 2021 Television talk show host and author Oprah Winfrey is helping Jeurys Santiago, a 2020 Northern Essex Community College Business Transfer graduate, to continue his studies at UMass Lowell. Santiago, a 2017 Lawrence High School graduate, was awarded the Oprah Winfrey Scholarship, which will provide him with […]
Feb. 2021 THE FUTURE OF THE LOOP “I have been chasing the managers of the loop hard because I think the answer there is in the entertainment field. I have personally offered to charter management to solicit groups like Wamesit to get them there. Because, I think something like that would be a big hit […]