Special to the Journal The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed a $63.41 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). The balanced plan delivers record support for the Commonwealth’s municipalities without the need for new taxes. The budget also strengthens…
The Dumping of Raw Sewage has to be Fixed
The “plan” recently announced by the Mass. Water Resources Authority (MWRA) that would continue to allow for raw sewage to be dumped into our watersheds in the Greater Boston area during periods of heavy rainfall is, in a word, unacceptable.…
Has Our National Debt Reached A Tipping Point?
Last week it was reported that our national debt officially has surpassed 100% of our GDP (gross domestic product). Our national debt (as of the report) now totals $31.27 trillion, while GDP stands at $31.22 trillion. This marks the first…
Obituaries 05-13-2026
Ann Masiello She devoted her life to her family Ann M. (Guazzerotti) Masiello, 97, of Saugus, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. The loving wife of the late…
RHS Roundup
Revere girls track completes undefeated season, wins GBL title The Revere High girls outdoor track & field team put the finishing touch on an undefeated season with victories over Medford (90-40) and Lynn English (110-26) last Monday at Medford’s Hormel…