Americans already have been spending a record amount of money thus far this holiday season, spurred on by the extended “Black Friday” (we are using quotes because Black Friday sales began in early November), Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday…
Author: Journal Staff
Massachusetts House passes Supplemental Budget to close FY25
The Massachusetts House of Representatives have passed a supplemental budget to address deficiencies, to make new necessary investments, and to close the books on Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The legislation appropriates $2.25 billion in gross spending, at a net cost…
Upcoming service changes during winter 2026
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced its service updates which go into effect on Sunday, December 14. Among these updates, 21 bus routes in total will increase frequency with 10 of those being upgraded to operate every 15…
Healey-Driscoll Administration releases statewide high school graduation framework
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released an initial statewide graduation framework designed to set nation-leading expectations and prepare all students for success after high school, regardless of their chosen career path. This framework, developed with the K-12 Statewide Graduation Council, represents…
Coastal Climate Resiliency issues at the center of theMassachusetts Metropolitan Beaches Commission annual hearing
The Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC) and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay hosted their annual hearing at the Massachusetts State House on the condition of the 15 metropolitan beaches stewarded by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). DCR’s new Commissioner,…
Massachusetts launches new campaign to support young adults in quitting vaping and nicotine
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), in partnership with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, has launched a new public health campaign to support young adults across Massachusetts to quit vaping and stop using other tobacco or nicotine products. The…
Middlesex Sheriff’s Office celebrates the graduation of 10 new correction officers
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) proudly celebrated the graduation of the 53rd Basic Training Academy (BTA) at Winchester Town Hall on Friday, Nov. 21. Ten new correction officers were sworn in during a ceremony that featured remarks from Middlesex Sheriff…
Healey-Driscoll Administration releases statewide high school graduation framework
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released an initial statewide graduation framework designed to set nation-leading expectations and prepare all students for success after high school, regardless of their chosen career path. This framework, developed with the K-12 Statewide Graduation Council, represents…
NSMT presents the 36th anniversary productionof ‘A Christmas Carol – A Musical Ghost Story’
The Holiday Season will light up once again when Bill Hanney’s North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) presents the area’s most beloved production of A Christmas Carol for its 36th Anniversary production from Thursday, December 4 through Sunday, December 21, 2025.…