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Mass. nursing home company reaches $4M settlement to resolve understaffing allegations
A Woburn-based long-term care management company that operates 16 nursing homes across the state has reached a $4 million settlement with Attorney General Andrea J. Campbell’s office to resolve allegations that it deliberately understaffed its nursing homes, resulting in resident “harm and neglect.”. The settlement agreement, the largest...
What's the difference between prison and jail (and what's a house of correction)?
Are "prison" and "jail" the same thing? No, in Massachusetts there's a clear difference between prison and jail. Time. Prisons, in general, are for people sentenced for more serious crimes. The...
Belmont Woman Joins Effort to Aid Families Sheltering at Logan
Belmont resident Amy Rosenstein’s car was packed — filled with items for donation that would be delivered to Logan International Airport, where dozens of migrants and other unhoused individuals have been staying overnight — when a friend called to say they were on their way with more to contribute.
Boston Pride Parade Marred by Pro-Palestinian Protests, Police Detain Two Amid Calls for Human Rights
The celebration of diversity and the call for human rights intersected on the streets of Boston during this year's Pride parade, as pro-Palestinian protesters and festivity-goers collided in a brief yet poignant exhibition of civic unrest. The annual Boston Pride For The People Parade, which drew over a million attendees, according to the event's website, was momentarily interrupted when pro-Palestinian activists made their voices heard.
Doreen Wade keeps history of ‘Negro Election Day’ alive
MassLive recently asked readers to identify people they consider Black leaders in Massachusetts, working to make a difference in politics, education, business, the arts or another area of interest. Profiles of these leaders will be published leading up to the Juneteenth holiday on June 19. These are people our readers...
Parking lots at center of Essex Landing debate in Saugus
Kelan FlynnSAUGUS — The Planning Board met with attorneys representing Essex Landing who had requested a modification to the site plan for temporary parking lots at a recent meeting. After hearing from the representatives, the board did not render a decision on temporary parking lots at the mixed-use development. Instead, the board voted unanimously to reutilize […] The post Parking lots at center of Essex Landing debate in Saugus appeared first on Itemlive.
6 Reasons to Explore Boston’s Lesser-Known Neighborhoods
Boston is brimming with popular and important historic sites, from Faneuil Hall and Boston Common to the Red Sox’s storied Fenway Park – but The Hub’s more far-flung pockets offer unusual adventures. In Dorchester, trash has become treasure at the Museum of Bad Art. With a permanent...
YMCA relaunches free summer membership for every teen in Boston
The YMCA is providing free memberships for Bostonians ages 13-19 as a part of their "Get Summer" initiative. Starting on June 23, all Boston teenagers (ages 13-19 years old) will receive a free summer membership to the 13 YMCA locations that are part of YMCA of Greater Boston. The project...
Fiesta was cooking in Lynn
Sidnee ShortLYNN — The first annual Cook St. Park Community Fiesta was quite the success Saturday, with approximately 700 people in attendance throughout the day and 34 vendors providing a variety of entertaining activities. Creator of the fiesta, Ward 2 City Councilor Obed Matul said the idea for the event came to him when he was […] The post Fiesta was cooking in Lynn appeared first on Itemlive.
Wu rejects City Council budget changes that would move money away from police, fire departments
Councilors voted to reallocate some funds away from public safety, prioritizing housing and youth employment. Mayor Michelle Wu vetoed most of the council's changes Monday. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said Monday that she is vetoing a series of budget adjustments that the City Council made last week, which included cutting allocations for the city’s police and fire departments.
Things to do around Boston this week, 6/10-6/16
🎤 The Loring Greenough House hosts a discussion about slavery at the historic Jamaica Plain estate, 7pm-8:30pm. 📖 Robert Pinsky, the former U.S. poet laureate, discusses his new poetry collection, "Proverbs of Limbo" at the Harvard Bookstore, 6pm. 🍷 BRIX Wine Shop in the South End hosts a...
Building violation lead to issues on Lynn Shore Drive
Sidnee ShortLYNN — The Breakers at 285 Lynn Shore Drive hit a bit of a snag recently, as the building failed an inspection, forcing residents to vacate the premises for one month. Mike Donovan, chief of Inspectional Services and Building Commissioner, said one of his employees was on an assignment and stumbled upon the issues at […] The post Building violation lead to issues on Lynn Shore Drive appeared first on Itemlive.
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