The Massachusetts House of Representatives approved the state’s $39.5 billion budget last week. Focus programs in the budget include enhanced support for early education and programs for those battling addition and homelessness. Funding was expanded for Kindergarten Expansion Grants with additional local aid to cities and towns by $15 million. Funding was also increased for Read More…
Rev. Stephen Ayres of Boston’s Old North Church spoke at a recent State House hearing in support of establishing a commission to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The petition, listed as Bill S.1813 under the M.A. legislature, requests a commission that would develop a comprehensive plan for promoting and celebrating the 250th Read More…
The phone call came at the worst possible time, but isn’t that always the case? Christmas was in four days and Angela was pregnant with their first child. They were living in a fourth floor walk up on North Street which was somewhat renovated. It had heat, hot water and a private bathroom. It was Read More…
