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Knights proposed housing sails through the system Plans to build affordable senior housing at the Knights of Columbus Building, 41 North Margin Street, have been approved by the Boston Planning + Development Agency Board of Directors. The proposal sailed through the community process faster than a speeding bullet receiving basically full neighborhood support. Twenty-three...
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How We are Addressing Climate Change in Boston
This year is shaping up to be one of the strongest years in Boston’s history. We’ve continued to add 20,000 new jobs each year, and we’ve brought unemployment down below 4 percent. And perhaps most importantly, we’ve made a plan to ensure that the benefits of Boston’s booming economy are enjoyed by everyone who...
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Community Health Centers in Massachusetts Oppose Question 1 Dear Editor, As the leader of a community health center already challenged by a statewide nursing shortage, we are joining the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers in opposing Question 1. The proposed mandated nurse staffing levels at hospitals would drain nurses from community-based primary care...
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No Excuses — Be Sure to Vote, Either Early or on Election Day
This Tuesday, Nov. 6, is Election Day. Americans across the country will have the opportunity to choose a new House of Representatives in Washington and one-third of the members of the U.S. Senate in what commonly is referred-to as a mid-term election. While every election matters, some are more important than others. Based on...
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Opinion
Governor Baker should be re-elected Re-electing Governor Charlie Baker to another four-year term would be a good thing for Massachusetts. He has proven to be a solid leader and works extremely hard to make the state safe and the economy in a solid position. He managed to accomplish things of importance working with an...
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Study the Three Ballot Questions
There are three questions on the ballot for the upcoming state election on Tuesday, November 6. The three are about as unrelated and disparate as one could imagine. The first question asks voters to adopt a proposed new law that would require minimum staffing by nurses in every hospital in the state. We have...
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Opinion
CARNIVAL OF DOGS A HOWLING SUCCESS This year’s TD Bank Carnival of Dogs, held in the North End side of The Greenway, was a howling success. Throughout the morning and afternoon, the park was filled with pets and their owners with a wide range of vendors offering canine goodies and products. The festival fetched...
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Opinion
Artificial turf planned at Puopolo Park Several community meetings have been held regarding many improvements to Langone Field, Puopolo Park and other public areas along the Commercial Street complex. Plans for the renovations were presented by the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department, at each meeting and basically agreed on by residents that...
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Massachusetts Needs Gov Charlie Baker
With the state primary election now concluded, the ballot for the state election in November has been set, providing voters with the opportunity to see how the candidates match up for the various offices. Many of these contests feature either newcomers to the political scene or candidates for higher office who have not been...
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Opinion
District A1 Police honors RUFF Responsible Urbanites For Fido (RUFF) received well-earned recognition for community services at National Night Out hosted by North End Against Drugs (NEAD), presented by Boston Police Department District A1. Captain William Fong presented the award to RUFF for their tireless efforts to create a North End dog Park in...
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