Dear Editor, As a growing number of “baby boomers†reach retirement age, we need to do more to address the needs of older Massachusetts residents. The state’s population
Tufts University and it’s janitorial service provider DTZ have recently announced plans to eliminate nearly 33% of the 91 janitorial positions contracted to service the University’s Medford/Somerville campus.
– Curtis Tuden Massachusetts residents are used to weighing the pros and cons of local casino development. Economic concerns about money management and job creation or cultural concerns
Last week, the senate voted to defeat a bill that proposed to raise the current cap on charter schools in 29 districts. Beginning in 2017 the cap would
We have an opiate abuse epidemic on our hands in the commonwealth. According to Governor Patrick 140 lives have been taken by heroin since January, not counting prescription
– State Senator Patricia Jehlen & Lisa Gurgone, Home Care Aide Council On April 8, Pay Equity Day, we again observed that women earn, on average, 79 percent
– Robert Penta, Medford City Councilor Knowing about your children’s rights regarding the upcoming Common Core PARCC assessment exam.  … and your right to “OPT OUT!†This
– Curtis Tuden As a high school teacher I am interested in education policy and would like to help others understand its influence on our nation’s schools. The
By Peter J. Koutoujian & Laura R. Van Zandt Fourteen years ago this month, an explosion rocked an Everett apartment killing a woman and changing forever the way
