Senator Sal DiDomenico, State Representative Marjorie Decker, and the Lift our Kids Coalition recently hosted a virtual Sweats and Sweaters Event in support of raising cash assistance grants in the FY23 budget for families living in deep poverty. DiDomenico has…
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Grant Application for Massachusetts Veteran-Serving Organizations Opens
The State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment, in partnership with the Division of Banks and the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, are now accepting applications for the 2022 round of Operation Money Wise grants. This funding supports Veteran-serving…
Federal Funding Received to Support Services in Low-Income Communities
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito was joined by state and local officials in Randolph to celebrate more than $38 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) through 45 awards that impact 57 communities. Everett will receive $825,000 to provide housing rehabilitation assistance for…
Paramedic Training School Scholarship Program for Massachusetts’ EMTs Announced
Transformative Health- care announced a $1,000,000 Paramedic Training School scholarship program to enable EMTs aspiring to become Paramedics access to state-of-the-art education at a fraction of the tuition expense. Over eighty (80) EMTs will receive scholarships to participate in the…
2022 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival Is Planned
The Revere Beach Partnership, in coordination with the City of Revere and the Department of Conservation and Recreation, is excited to announce that it will be hosting the 18th Annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival from July 22 to…
Coalition Calls for Swift Action on Low-Income Fares
In the wake of the failure by the MBTA board to create a Low-Income Fare for MBTA riders, a popular proposal that garnered overwhelming support in public testimony, the Public Transit Public Good Coalition calls for swift action on providing…
Judith Garcia Announces Campaign for State Rep. In New 11th Suffolk District
Chelsea City Councilor Judith Garcia announced her candidacy for state representative in the new 11th Suffolk District of Massachusetts. The daughter of a single, immigrant mother, Judith is a lifelong Chelsea resident whose career in advocacy, activism, and public service…
Excellence in the EPS: Highlights from Around the District
The Everett Public Schools (EPS) congratulates Family Liaisons Larissa Silfa, Erika Green, Steeve Auguste, and Rixy Reyes-Oseguera for completing the Interpreter and Translator in Education Training Workshop Series at UMass-Amherst. EPS Family Liaisons provide critical support throughout the district, from…
News Briefs
Seniors on the Road Again Mayor Carlo DeMaria and The Council on Aging have planned a very special trip to Aqua Turf, Tues. April 12, 2022. Our luxury motor coach will depart the spring street stadium at 9:00Am to Connecticut…
Baker-Polito Announce Small Business Relief Program
The Baker-Polito Administration announced the launch of a new $75 million grant program to support Massachusetts small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The new program is part of the plan to spend $4 billion in American Rescue Plan funding that…