The city of Lawrence, one of the hardest-hit Massachusetts communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, is holding a "Vaccine Block Party" in an attempt to vaccinate hundreds of people. City officials say 46.6% of residents are partially or fully vaccinated, which is well below the statewide rate in Massachusetts. Sign up for our Newsletters The "Vaccine Block Party" will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Campagnone Common, which is across.
The city of Lawrence, one of the hardest-hit Massachusetts communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, is holding a "Vaccine Block Party" in an attempt to vaccinate hundreds of people. City officials say 46.6% of residents are partially or fully vaccinated, which is well below the statewide rate in Massachusetts. Sign up for our Newsletters The "Vaccine Block Party" started at 2 p.m. Saturday and will run until 6 p.m. at Campagnone Common, which.
Companies fined after illegally leasing dogs to families in Massachusetts
Two finance companies have agreed to waive balances on outstanding dog leases in Massachusetts to settle allegations that they illegally leased dogs in the state, Attorney General Maura Healey said Thursday.
Although legal in some states, dog leases are prohibited in Massachusetts.Sign up for our Newsletters
In some states, pet stores may offer the option of leasing as an alternative way to finance a dog, similar to car leasing. Under a lease arrangement, the consumer must make monthly payments to the finance company for the duration of the lease. To buy the dog at the end of the lease, the consumer must make yet another payment to the finance company to finally own the dog.