MA Groups: More Transparency Needed Around Prescription Drug Costs Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth News Service Prescription-drug costs have skyrocketed in recent years, and a bill before the Massachusetts General Court aims to rein them in. The proposal would lower co-payments and other out-of-pocket costs for drugs such as insulin and asthma inhalers. It also […]
Changing School Leaders By John O. Harney Comings and Goings … Karen DuBois-Walton Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont named New Haven Housing Authority President Karen DuBois-Walton to chair the Connecticut State Board of Education. DuBois-Walton, the former chief of staff for John DeStefano Jr., New Haven’s longest-serving mayor, will succeed Allan Taylor. Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced she will step down at […]
Notes from Commissioner Infante-Green Black History Month ANGELICA INFANTE-GREEN RIDE is proud to celebrate Black History Month and to recognize and celebrate the many accomplishments of the Black community locally and nationally. This is one of our most important observances and an opportunity to reflect on both how far we have come […]
Public Transit Public Good Coalition Condemns MBTA’s Proposal to Impose a $3 Surcharge on Charlie Cards MA – The following statement has been issued by the Public Transit Public Good coalition: “This new surcharge of $3 for Charlie Card, proposed by MBTA staff at the Audit and Finance Subcommittee this morning, places an additional burden […]
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Celebrates Cookie Season with Sixth Annual Cookies & Cocktails Event! Warwick, RI— In March 2022, Girl Scouts will celebrate its 110th anniversary and Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England is celebrating with our delicious annual event, Cookies & Cocktails! Once again, the festivities are shaping up to […]
The roadside guide, “On The Rhode to Freedom,” created by the nonprofit group Stages of Freedom, recommends many sites associated with African American History to visit in Rhode Island, including several in the Blackstone Valley. Here is just a sampling of a few of the Blackstone Valley sites: Woonsocket – Woonsocket City Hall, Cato Hill Historic District […]
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2022 Angelcat Haven Feline Rescue is hosting a litter drive and handmade catnip product sales pop-up on Saturday February 12 from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the lobby at 36 Bacon Square, Plainville, MA. Drop off any litter donations at this time to help support Angelcat Haven foster cats and kittens. Catnip […]
Lobster Lunch Take-Out! Friday MARCH 11, 2022 Order your Lobster Lunch today! Order the Lobster Tortilla Wrap or the Traditional Famous Lobster Roll. Both are filled with chunky lobster meat on a thin bed of lettuce (with or without mayo). Or enjoy a 12oz container of homemade macaroni and cheese with […]
