In a vote, 7-3, the City Council on Monday approved a Home Rule Petition to the State Legislature that would change the City Charter to enact term limits on Councilors, School Committee members and the mayor.
The measure came somewhat out of the blue by Councilor Anthony DiPierro two weeks ago, when he introduced it at the April 26 Council meeting. However, such a thing has been discussed for several years off and on.
Those voting against the measure were Councilors Fred Capone, Gerly Adrien and John Hanlon. Those voting in favor were Councilors DiPierro, Rich Dell Isola, Rose DiFlorio, Jimmy Tri Le, Mike Marchese, Stephanie Martins, and Michael McLaughlin. The measure did require a super-majority (8 votes), but with Councilor Wayne Matewsky out on medical leave, it meant only seven votes were required. The matter goes to the State Legislature where it must be approved by both branches and signed by Gov. Charlie Baker.
‘We’re everywhere but we’re not seen for who we actually are’:Indigenous portraits on display at Athol Public Library
Chimaway Lopez (of the Chumash people) on the Amherst College Sanctuary Trail Pond in Amherst. Contributed photo/SARA K. LYONS
Denise Sundown (Mohawk 6 Nations, Bear Clan), Sheldon Sundown (Seneca Nation, Turtle Clan), and Sophia Sundown (Mohawk 6 Nations, Bear Clan). Sheldon served as the event emcee at the 38th Annual UMass Powwow in Amherst. Contributed photo/SARA K. LYONS
Caroline Collazo (of the Nipmuc people) at home in Springfield. “Our regalia tells a story of our tribe and homeland. But within our hearts is the story of why we never forget.” Contributed photo/SARA K. LYONS
Rob Gronkowski donates $1.2 million to renovate Boston playground By Zoe Christen Jones Gronkowski donates $1.2 million to renovate playground
NFL star Rob Gronkowski and his youth foundation are donating $1.2 million to help restore a beloved playground in Boston. The funds will help renovate the Charlesbank Playground on the city s Charles River Esplanade and create a trust to maintain the property.
Gronkowski, 31, made the donation through his organization, the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation, which is dedicated to helping kids through sports, education, fitness and community development. The concept of this playground will be to motivate kids to be outdoors, get fit and have fun, Gronkowski said in a news conference Friday. I hope this playground inspires the next generation of athletes.
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In celebration of Project Bread’s 53rd Annual Walk for Hunger event, Senator Sal DiDomenico participated in a live panel discussion on his Universal School Meals legislation. Each year, Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger gathers people, organizations, and businesses together as a community to make the statement that hunger in Massachusetts is unacceptable. In addition to raising funds to support Project Bread’s anti-hunger work, this year’s Walk for Hunger helped to raise awareness on the new Feed Kids Campaign, an initiative led by Project Bread in support of SD519/HD1161, An Act relative to universal school meals, filed by Senator DiDomenico and Representative Andy Vargas.