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Senate Passes Crighton and Giannino Transportation Safety Bills
Last Thursday, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously approved legislation improving the safety of drivers and telecom, gas, and electric utility workers with an expansion of the state’s Move Over law. Under “An Act relative to the Move Over Law,” motorists would be required to slow down if they are approaching a stationary utility truck or a
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Massachusetts Senate Vote To Expand ‘Move Over Law’ For Highway Vehicles
The Massachusetts Senate has voted unanimously to expand the move-over traffic law in the Commonwealth. As it stands, the move-over law requires you to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road when you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights passing by. With this expansion, the move-over law will apply to any vehicle on
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NSCC Foundation Awarded $100,000 for Workforce Development
The Executive Office of Economic Development has awarded the North Shore Community College Foundation: Lynn Business ESOL Coalition $100,000 through the Community Workforce Partnerships Grant Program. This program supports local economic priorities through small business employee skills development, literacy and language skills, and job training skills. With this grant award, the North Shore Community College
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Could Religious Institutions in Mass. Solve the State’s Housing Crisis?
The housing crisis in Massachusetts is getting the attention of state lawmakers who are brainstorming solutions to address the problem, including one state senator who believes religious institutions may be the answer State Sen. Brendan Crighton, of the 3rd Essex District, is leading the charge on Bill S.1430 — the Yes in God’s Back Yard Bill.
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Lynn Community Health Center Shares in $2.5M Aid
The Massachusetts legislature has enacted a bill that directs $234 million in aid to hospitals and community health centers around the state, including Lynn Community Health Center. Legislation H.4530 “prioritizes care for the state’s most vulnerable populations by strategically targeting support to fiscally-strained hospitals and community health centers.” The bill provides $35 million in financial
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Senate Drives Toward Cheaper Car Rentals
Massachusetts Senate has voted to approve An Act Relative to Affordable Car Rentals Bill in an effort to manage car rental costs for residents and visitors. Currently, Massachusetts, South Carolina, and Washington, D.C., are the only areas in the United States that require rental companies to shoulder the primary insurance for the cars they rent
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Senator Crighton Visits Lynn All Care Office
All Care was honored to once again host Massachusetts State Senator Brendan Crighton at our Lynn office. Members of our leadership team were on-hand to discuss the challenges ahead, including upcoming Medicare cuts, and shared how these changes could impact patients and families. Senator Crighton has been a tremendous supporter of our work in the community and we’re
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LPS Receives Hate Prevention Grant
Lynn Public Schools has received funding from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education through the Hate Crimes Prevention Initiative. The $25,000 grant will be used to provide training for staff in restorative justice, which seeks to provide an alternative to traditional discipline through conflict resolution. Assistant Directors of Social Emotional Learning Erin Heenan and
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3 Million in Grants to Expand Workforce Transportation Options
The Healey-Driscoll Administration is announcing the awarding of $3 million in funding for 13 Transportation Management Associations (TMAs), one TMA membership association, and one consulting firm, to support 19 projects which encourage transportation alternatives and expand transportation options in communities across Massachusetts. Awards include funding to operate and publicize shuttles, improve bus stop infrastructure, expand
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Lynn Receives DOER Green Communities Award
It pays to go green. As a municipality with the state’s Green Community designation, the City is eligible to apply for grants that finance additional energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. In the most recent round of grant funding by the Department of Energy Resources Green Communities Division, Lynn received almost $250,000 for three projects