Massachusetts receives $155 million in HUD funding for housing and community development
The Biden-Harris administration issued $155 million in HUD funding to 38 municipalities across the Commonwealth. Boston received the most funding, followed by Worcester. Fitchburg ranked 20th for funding, with about $1.35 million and Leominster ranked 32nd with about $473,000.
Boston’s city employee salary database for 2023: see the city’s top earners and more
In 2023, Boston’s police officers and school administrators topped the list of highest paid municipal employees. Lieutenant Demesmin earned the most with $426,425.10, largely from overtime and additional pay. Other top earners included Captain Hosein, Officer Conway, and Superintendent Skipper.
4.8 magnitude earthquake that began in New Jersey made its way to Springfield stopping at Quabbin Reservoir in New Salem, felt in Lancaster
The quake, which took place at around 10:23 a.m., shook buildings throughout New York City, Philadelphia and Boston. The quake travelled from Connecticut into Massachusetts, where it split in Northampton, heading north to Brookfield and east to the Quabbin Reservoir, where it stopped.
Maura Healey’s Secretive Four-Day Trip Revealed as Personal Trip to Puerto Rico
Governor Maura Healey’s undisclosed trip to Puerto Rico sparked debate over officials’ privacy. Prior threats to her safety have led to non-disclosure of travel plans. Her office now commits to monthly travel disclosure.
Four Massachusetts state troopers arrested for taking bribes in exchange for passing applicants for CDL licenses
The federal indictment alleges that the troopers (and two civilians) took bribes including bottled water, a new driveway, mailbox, and snowblower in exchange for passing CDL applicants that either failed the skills test or didn’t take it at all.
State Senate passes legislation that bans cat declawing and tendonectomies statewide
This week, the Massachusetts State Senate passed a bill that would prohibit the practice of declawing and performing tendonectomies on cats. If enacted, Massachusetts will join New York and Maryland in banning these procedures, which are commonly performed to preserve the owner’s furniture at the cat’s expense.
Album Review: “Tears From Stone” by Kenny Selcer
A bit of Dylan, some Steve Forbert, a sprinkle of Loggins & Messina, and a touch of the New Riders of the Purple Sage, with a whole lot of the unique offerings of Kenny Selcer await consumption on the new “Tears From Stone” CD.
Winter storm warning in effect Saturday afternoon until Sunday evening
According to the National Weather Service, heavy snowfall is expected to hit Central MA and Boston Saturday evening with accumulation rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Massachusetts Attorney General Sues Neo-Nazi Group for Targeting LGBTQ+ Events and Immigrant Shelters
The Massachusetts AG’s office has filed a lawsuit against the Nationalist Social Club, accusing the neo-Nazi group of using violent & intimidating tactics against LGBTQ+ community events & hotels sheltering immigrants, in violation of state civil rights laws.
Emerson College Poll Shows President Biden Trailing Donald Trump, Especially Among Young Voters
A recent Emerson College poll reveals that President Biden is trailing former President Donald Trump, with 43% to 47% support, and his approval rating is at 41%. Young voters, in particular, are showing decreased support for Biden, mainly due to concerns about his handling of the situation in Israel and economic anxiety. This shift in…
Massachusetts Building Trades Unions donate over $40,000 to Helmets to Hardhats
In honor of Veterans Day, the Massachusetts Building Trades Unions and union contractors have gifted more than $40,000 to Helmets to Hardhats. This life-changing program establishes a career pipeline for returning veterans, offering them and their families access to sustainable, middle-class careers in union construction trades.
Boston gears up for historic summit for women in construction
On Saturday, Oct. 28, The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center will host the city’s largest-ever gathering for women in the construction industry.
Dorchester woman in critical condition after struck by lightning Saturday
According to police, the 31-year-old Dorchester woman was walking her dog on the Savin Hill Beach boardwalk when she was struck by lightning. Her dog, Bruce, is now missing.
12,748 Massachusetts residents still without power Sunday after severe thunderstorms tear through state
Middlesex and Essex County were hit hardest by the storms, which tore through the state Friday and Saturday.
Devens prison employee charged with accepting $90,000 from wealthy inmate
William Tidwell, the Devens prison employee, also received $50,000 for a home loan from the wealthy inmate’s associate.
Boston attorney disbarred after numerous child rape convictions
Attorney Robert Dickens Smith is disbarred and behind bars following two recent convictions of rape of a child. He was indefinitely suspended after a 2017 child rape conviction in Clinton District Court.
Boston Construction Industry Addresses Substance Use Disorders with Stand Down
Over 600 workers participate in stand down to tackle high rates of substance abuse and overdose deaths in construction sector.
Boston Globe columnist’s debut novel explores the troubled side of Downeast Maine
Called Just East of Nowhere, this “beautiful and disturbing” coming-of-age story will be released by Maine-based Islandport Press this summer.
Leominster man arrested for attacking flight attendant after attempting to open emergency exit door on flight to Boston
After trying to open the plane’s emergency exit door, the man lunged at a flight attendant with a broken metal spoon, hitting the attendant’s neck-area three times.
How Brian Walshe misled investigators, according to Cohasset police
In court documents obtained by News Link Live, police say Walshe intentionally delayed the search for his wife by making police retrace a circuitous route to his mother’s house that he never took. Police also say Walshe killed his wife by beating her to death.