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The Enterprise
Brockton native wins top award for senior care
Brockton native Katia Resende received the Resident Quality of Life Award at Senior Living Residences’ Star Awards ceremony. Resende, wellness coordinator at Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner assisted living, was selected for the recognition from among more than 2,000 Senior Living Residences associates, according to a community announcement. The award recognizes Resende’s dedication to making a difference in residents’ lives, according to the announcement. Resident quality of life is a top priority for Senior Living Residences and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner. Resende is known at the community for helping residents feel included, whether they are sitting in the dining room or moving into a new apartment, according to the announcement. She also helps introduce residents to one another, fostering friendships among neighbors. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Brockton native wins top award for senior care
newtonbeacon.org
Newton City Council to consider a resolution calling for single-payer healthcare in Massachusetts
Should Massachusetts work toward having its own single-payer healthcare system? The City Council may say yes to that question next week. Representatives from MassCare—a nonprofit advocacy group lobbying for single-payer healthcare similar to the well-known “Medicare for All” bill filed by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT—will present a resolution to the Newton City Council’s Programs & Services Committee calling for the state to make that change.
advocatenews.net
Conservation Commission Approves Wonderland Sewer Project, Seeks Further Details from Contractor
The Revere Conservation Commission approved several project applications and addressed a number of potential environmental violations during its regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening, October 7, in the City Council Chambers. Present for the meeting were Chair Nicholas Rudolph, Vice-Chair Brian Averbach, and commissioners Joseph LaValle, Wilson Correa, Bernardo Sepulveda, Anthony...
nashobavalleyvoice.com
Lowell, Fitchburg among communities getting loan forgiveness for water projects
LOWELL — Several local communities will have some Clean Water Trust loans forgiven after State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg announced more than $100 million in grants for 46 wastewater infrastructure projects in 35 communities across the state. Lowell, Fitchburg, Chelmsford, Dracut, Pepperell and Westford are among the cities and towns...
thisweekinworcester.com
wgbh.org
Averted strike at Brigham and Women's highlights ongoing tension around traveling nurses
The Massachusetts Nurses Association announced late Wednesday night that it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Mass General Brigham that includes limitations around the use of temporary nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The agreement averted an indefinite strike that was set to begin early Thursday morning. While...
Caught in Southie
New $16 Million EMS Station Opens on South Boston Waterfront as Emergency Calls Double
A new state-of-the-art Emergency Medical Service (EMS) station has opened on the South Boston Waterfront. With emergency calls in the neighborhood doubling over the past decade, the new $16 million facility represents a significant investment in the public health and safety of South Boston and the Seaport. Located at 34...
theworcesterguardian.org
CBS News
Brigham nurses speak out after historic strike averted in Boston