The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) last week announced the sixth human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. The individual is a male in his 60s who was likely exposed to the virus in…
DOR Announces September Revenue Collections Total $4.187 Billion
Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) Commissioner Geoffrey Snyder announced that preliminary revenue collections for September totaled $4.187 billion, $194 million or 4.9% more than the actual collections in September 2021, and $224 million or 5.7% more than benchmark.[1] September 2022…
October 9-15 is Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week will mark its 100th anniversary that will run through October 15 with a theme that reflects a major challenge in modern fire safety: “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” “Modern residential fires burn much faster than they…
October Is Long-Term Planning Month
October is Long-Term Care Planning Month. Questions around how to afford the rising cost of assisted living and other levels of senior living come into special focus. As Americans grapple with inflation and increased costs, Assisted Living Locators Boston, a…
Women Construction Workers Make ‘Herstory’ at First-Ever Women Build Boston Conference
Special to the Times-Free Press Women in the building trades came together for the first-ever Women Build Boston conference on Saturday, October 8, highlighting Boston’s leadership in making the construction industry more inclusive and diverse. The conference, dedicated to celebrating…
EEA Announces Drought Conditions Have Improved
With several recent precipitation events in September that directly benefited Massachusetts’ hydrological systems, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Beth Card announced that drought conditions have improved in all regions of the state, and made the following drought declarations: the…
Voter Registration Deadline for the State Election Is October 29
We wish to remind all of our readers that the deadline for registering to vote for the upcoming state election is October 29. Citizens of Massachusetts have three ways to register to vote: on-line, by mail, or in-person at your…
The End of an Era In Mass. Politics Is at Hand
The decision by Gov. Charlie Baker not to seek re-election effectively has brought to an end an era in Massachusetts politics. Although Massachusetts voters typically have split our legislature and governorship between Democrats and Republicans for much of the past…
Guest Op-Ed: Rising Prices – One Thing You Can Do
By Glenn Mollette Reports are pointing to an 8.9% raise for Social Security recipients. While it won’t feel like enough, it may buy you a sack of groceries or a tank of gasoline. This is a big maybe on the…
EHS Roundup
EHS Girls Soccer Wins Two Contests The Everett High girls soccer team enjoyed a successful week, winning two of its three matches. Last Monday the Lady Crimson Tide defeated non-league rival O’Bryant High of Boston, 3-2. “We had solid, all-around…
Obituaries 10-12-2022
Gary J. Dascoli September 24, 1945 ~ October 3, 2022 On October 3, 2022, Gary J. Dascoli (Mr. Dasc) of Everett was called, as he would put it “to the Elysian fields with Achilles.” He was the most loved and respected man…