Author: Martin Smith
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Emergency Declared After Extreme Rainfall and Flood in San Diego
Severe flash flooding wreaked havoc during morning commutes in a major California county on Monday. Intense rainfall led to road shutdowns, power outages, and school closures, causing chaos for residents. The nation has been hit by a series of weather events in the past week, including frigid temperatures, heavy snow and rain, and occasional flooding.…
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Adams Town Counsel Retiring After 24 Years
For the first time in almost 50 years, the town of Adams will not have a St. John serving on the town council. Attorney Edmund R. St. John III has informed town officials that he will be retiring on June 30, marking the end of his 24-year tenure. In the year 2000, St. John took…
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First $10M of Disaster Relief Funds Has Been Sent
Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll made an announcement on Saturday regarding the release of $10 million in disaster relief funding. This funding is intended to assist communities that were affected by the flooding that occurred last year. In the first round, several communities in Worcester County were allocated disaster relief funds. Fitchburg, in particular, received over…
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A Planned City in Massachusetts? Well or Not?
Four towns were destroyed in the 20th century in order to address the state’s major long-term challenges. What if the solution to overcoming the challenges of the 21st century involves constructing four? In a significant move during the Depression era, several towns including Dana, Enfield, Greenwich, and Prescott were completely eradicated from existence. This drastic…
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Multiple Massachusetts Hospital Owners Says Financial Losses Could Jeopardize Care
Steward Health Care, the owner and operator of 10 medical centers in Massachusetts, has expressed concerns about the financial challenges they are facing, which could potentially impact the future operations of their facilities. A number of hospitals are part of Steward’s network, including New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton, Morton Hospital in Taunton, Nashoba Valley…
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Newton Teachers’ Union Have to Faces Fines if Strike Continues in Massachusetts City
The union representing Newton teachers is currently facing escalating fines as their strike persists into the week. In a recent development, Judge Christopher Barry-Smith has made a ruling in Middlesex Superior Court. The Newton Teachers Association has been ordered to pay a significant fine of $25,000 if the ongoing strike is not resolved by 8…
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Massachusetts Ballot Law Commission Rejects Bid to Remove Trump from Primary Ballot
The State Ballot Law Commission has denied a voter’s attempt to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot in Massachusetts, stating that it lacks jurisdiction over the issues raised. In a significant development, the court delivered its decision on Monday afternoon, just a day before the highly anticipated New Hampshire primary. Last week, the…
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Massachusetts Man Brings Dog to Lotto Office as He Claims $4 Million Prize
A dog lover from Massachusetts recently won a $4 million scratch-off game. He brought his dog to the lottery offices to claim his prize, and he says he will use some of his money to help other animals. This Tuesday, Paul Riley of Peabody brought his dog Raven to the lottery office to claim his…
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Taxes on Hotels, Meals, Vehicles Could Rise in Massachusetts Under Gov. Budget Plan
On Friday, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey shared a sneak peek of her budget plan for 2025. One of her ideas is to let cities and towns raise some taxes. Healey told city and town officials at the Hynes Convention Center on Friday that the budget will include $8.7 billion in local aid, which is a…
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3 North Texas Teachers Donate 3 Kidneys in 3 Days
During the recent holiday break, most people were enjoying time with their families. However, three teachers in North Texas had three surgeries to donate their kidneys. What a wonderful Christmas story! They all happened at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth over the course of three days, starting on December 20. Kathy Knowles…