Governor Charlie Baker has declared September 18-24 as Forensic Science Week in Massachusetts. This week marks the 10th anniversary of National Forensic Science Week, which recognizes the public service of forensic science professionals within the criminal justice system. The Baker-Polito…
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Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Set for October 2
Registration is now open for the 2022 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, October 2, funds raised from the Walk support all forms of adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at one of the nation’s premier cancer centers, Dana-Farber…
Details Listed for Return of $2.941 Billion in Excess Tax Revenue to Taxpayers
Following the State Auditor’s certification that Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) net state tax revenues exceeded allowable revenues per Chapter 62F by $2.941 billion, the Baker-Polito Administration has announced details regarding the return of this excess revenue to taxpayers. “Stronger-than expected…
Goldfish Pond 42nd Fun N’ Flea Market Day
Star Attraction: All-Scholastic David Brown Jr. Leads St. Mary’s Into Miller Field
It’s such an intriguing overall matchup that the fact that two of Hall of Fame coach Tony Fucillo’s former assistants – Winthrop’s Jon Cadigan and St. Mary’s Sean Driscoll – will be coaching against each other Friday night at Miller…
Red Sox Honor Jazzy Sportswear of Lynn
On Wednesday, September 14, the Red Sox honored Jazzy Sportswear for over 25 years of service to the Boston Red Rox at the Sox-Yankees game at Fenway Park. The Red Sox franchise has been supporting local small businesses, like Jazzy…
Despite Recent Rain, Drought Continues in Massachusetts: Practicing Water Conservation Significantly Benefits Water Supply Systems
Following recommendations made by the Massachusetts Drought Management Task Force, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Beth Card today declared that except for the Southeast Region that saw improvement at the regional scale, all other regions within the Commonwealth will…
Tentative Union Agreement Would Boost Pay for Mass. GE Aviation Workers Hit Hard by Inflation
The nation’s largest union for General Electric workers announced that workers at the company’s Lynn factory have secured a new tentative agreement to increase pay and stop management from delaying raises for 540 workers hired since 2016. As a national…
Baker-Polito Administration Announced $10.9 Million in Federal Grant Funding To Improve Road Safety
The Baker-Polito administration announced $10.9 million in federal grant funding to improve road safety across the Commonwealth including $64,972 going to Lynn Police Department for Municipal Road Safety Program. More than 180 municipal and state agencies completed a competitive grant…
Orange Line Repair Work Is 82-Percent Complete
Special to the Independent With a planned re-opening of the Orange Line on Monday, MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak announced that 82% of the work taking place along the Orange Line is complete and track work taking place between Dana…