Special to the Transcript At a public hearing by the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, municipal leaders, disability advocates, and open government organizations are testifying in support of legislation that will guarantee greater access to open meetings…
Month: August 2023
State Legislature Passes Bill Authorizing Chapter 90 Funding
Special to the Transcript The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed a bill that includes $375 million in bond authorizations for transportation needs across the state, including $200 million for the state’s Chapter 90 program, which provides municipalities with a reliable funding…
MBTA To Release RFQ for 3–5 Year $120 Million Renewable Energy Contract, Continues Leadership in Clean Transportation
The MBTA Board of Directors approved the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an up-to-$120 million wholesale renewable electricity supply contract, upgrading the T’s commitment to renewable energy and continuing its leadership in clean transportation. The MBTA is…
MBTA Board Awards Contract to New Flyer of America Inc. for Purchase Battery Electric Buses
Special to the Times The MBTA Board of Directors awarded a $119 million contract to New Flyer of America Inc. for the production and delivery of 80 new, low-floor, 40-foot battery electric buses (BEBs). This vehicle contract award includes an…
Over 70 Winthrop Community Members Join STH/STB for Free Boston Harbor Cruises
Special to the Transcript This July, 47 kids from Winthrop Parks and Recreation set sail for Georges Island on Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s free All Access Boston Harbor Cruises. “There’s no better way to beat this summer’s record-breaking heat…
Make the Most Of The Rest of Summer
The days are becoming noticeably shorter and the sun is not as intense as it was just a few weeks ago. Combined with the cooler temperatures that arrived this week, the inevitability of the end of summer cannot be denied.…
Sinead O’Connor Was a Profile in Courage
When the late Sinead O’Connor tore up a picture of the Pope on Saturday Night Live after her acapella performance of Bob Marley’s “War†in 1992, the full extent of the Catholic Church’s complicity in facilitating widespread child-molestation was not…
Why DeSantis Doesn’t Have a Prayer Against Trump
For anyone who has even a passing interest in presidential politics right now, initially it may seem perplexing that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is getting clobbered in the polls by former President Donald Trump. While it may be true that…
Guest Op-Ed: Seek Medical Truth, Enjoy Your Life
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Does your doctor make you feel good? Does he or she tell you what you want to hear just to make you happy? If so, you probably should look for another doctor. No one enjoys leaving…
Hill Top Anthony Fucillo Named Head Coach, Assistant Ad at Belmont Hill School
Anthony Fucillo, one of Winthrop High School’s greatest quarterbacks, is returning to the interscholastic sidelines as a coach and an administrator. Fucillo, son of Hall of Fame football coach Tony Fucillo, has been named the head football coach and assistant…