Special to the Journal This week I had a telephone conversation with Fr. John Sheridan, pastor of Morning Star Catholic Collaborative, which is the monogram for St. Mary of the Assumption Parish/Revere and Our Lady of Grace, Chelsea/Everett. For Fr.…
Boston Mayor Walsh launches online COVID-19 dashboards
In order to keep the public abreast of the rapidly changing situation involving the COVID-19 pandemic in the state and nationwide, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced the launch of two data analytic dashboards that allow residents to easily track the…
Guest Op-Ed: My plan to stop surprise medical billing and lower prescription medication prices
By Joe Gravellese, Candidate for State Representative The COVID-19 crisis is providing another example of something many Americans already know: we need serious reforms to our healthcare system – especially reforms that protect families from excessive out-of-pocket expenses. Seniors, children,…
Guest Op-Ed: Please Stay Home
On Saturday, I visited Revere Beach in our Mobile City Hall. I wasn’t there to enjoy the sunshine and the sights. Using a bullhorn, I came to deliver a crucial message to the crowds of people who congregated along the…
COVID-19 could exacerbate problem gambling
March was Problem Gambling Awareness Month. At least it was supposed to be. The month-long campaign understandably took a back burner to a more pressing public health issue—the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, the two are not unrelated. Recovery advocates believe…
COVID-19 House Response: House passes legislation to move Mass. tax filing deadline and support municipal governments and local restaurants
On March 27, House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo along with his colleagues in the House of Representatives passed legislation to move the individual tax filing and payment deadline, support municipal government operations, and allow alcohol sales for take-out or delivery…
