Somerville Massachusetts News Center
Somerville prepares for potential impact of Hurricane Earl
September 5, 2010Anticipating potential effects as Hurricane Earl passes close to the Massachusetts shoreline, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that the City of Somerville and Somerville public safety officials are taking necessary precautions against heavy rains and potential flooding throughout the City. Mayor Curtatone also advised residents, at the request of the Massachusetts Emergency Management ...
BOSTON 101
September 5, 2010A SEASIDE CATCH Coming from the Midwest, I am continually shocked by how close together things are in New England. Especially from Boston, distances are short. So although my friend lives two states away in Maine, it was far from difficult to pop up to Portland for a visit. An easy two-hour drive up Interstate 95 or an equally quick ... New England - Boston - United States - Maine - Recreation ...
Candidate for treasurer urges transparency of state coffers
September 5, 2010FITCHBURG -- The entire checkbook for Massachusetts should be on the Internet, updated regularly and open for scrutiny by every resident, according to Steve Grossman, a Democrat candidate for state Treasurer.
Boston Blotter: Five Mass. Firefighters Charged With Arson
September 5, 2010Blotter siren -- Five call firefighters for Brimfield and Holland, two towns in Central Massachusetts, were arrested and charged with arson for allegedly setting three fires in June and July. [ WBZ ] -- Police arrested two suspects in Dorchester for growing marijuana. [ BPDNews.com ] -- Boston Police recovered a gun and arrested two suspects on Thursday in Roxbury. One was arrested for driving ...
Primary challenge heats up
September 5, 2010Christopher Walsh is challenging incumbent state Representative Pamela Richardson in Sept. 14’s Democratic primary, repeating his attempt two years ago when he lost to his fellow Framingham resident by 138 votes with a third candidate on the ballot. Democratic Party - Incumbent - Primary election - United States - Politics
Caritas to convert Landmark
September 5, 2010Caritas Christi Health Care yesterday said it plans to convert Landmark Medical Center of Woonsocket, R.I., into a Catholic hospital if its agreement to acquire the financially ailing 214-bed community hospital is approved by a Rhode Island judge and state regulators. Rhode Island - Health care - Caritas Christi Health Care - Hospital - United States
Endorsement: Grossman for state treasurer
September 5, 2010It is rare when we get to talk about members of Somerville’s business community as leaders on a statewide platform — not just as examples to the state on how to do business. So it is our delight to endorse Steve Grossman for state Treasurer. Grossman’s primary opponent is Boston City Councilor Stephen Murphy, a laudable Democratic candidate, but nowhere near a match for Grossman’s education ...
Allston-Brighton political notes (Sept. 3)
September 5, 2010Here are this week’s Allston-Brighton political notes.
Weymouth contractor may be witness in campaign fraud case
September 5, 2010The owner of a Weymouth construction company appears to be the key witness federal prosecutors used to charge a former executive of Boston developer WinnCompanies this week with making illegal campaign contributions to politicians in order to advance the company’s business interests, according to a Globe analysis of campaign financial records. Boston - Dorset - Weymouth Massachusetts - Weymouth ...
Rain causes more flooding problems for Somerville - NECN
September 5, 2010 NECN | Rain causes more flooding problems for Somerville NECN More rain, more water problems for public safety officials in the city of Somerville, Massachusetts. The communications director for the Somerville mayor's ... |
