Despite the brisk, 35º weather, a few dozen veterans, local and state leaders, and community members bundled up and braced the strong winds to honor America’s bravest for their service to this country on Tuesday. And luckily for all in attendance, the event was moved from the Veterans Memorial outside City Hall to City Hall’s Wiggin Auditorium. Lt. Commander Bob Dunne, a Navy … [Read more...] about City honors its heroes
Gov. Maura Healey
Peabody High awarded $349K grant for career tech updates
The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded more than $13,500,000 to 66 high schools, colleges, and educational or workforce organizations to expand access to hands-on learning opportunities and state-of-the-art technology in schools and colleges across Massachusetts. These grants will fund the purchase and installation of modern equipment that supports career technical … [Read more...] about Peabody High awarded $349K grant for career tech updates
DiGiulio receives state recognition for pioneering women in trucking
Ideal Transportation Co., Inc. Owner and CEO Nadine DiGiulio was recently honored by the State for her 50 years in business and for being a pioneer for women in the trucking industry. When asked how she got into the industry, DiGiulio shared that it all started with her father-in-law, who had his own truck in the ‘60s. She said he used to do work for what is now called … [Read more...] about DiGiulio receives state recognition for pioneering women in trucking
State passes $1.185 billion transportation infrastructure bond bill
The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill recently to distribute $1.185 billion among cities and towns to maintain and repair roads and bridges across the state. The funding, derived from bonding, will expand the Chapter 90 program and help towns address transportation-related improvements, road and bridge repairs and the impacts of climate change on local … [Read more...] about State passes $1.185 billion transportation infrastructure bond bill
Healey demands Republic resolves strike
Monday, Gov. Maura Healey wrote to Jon Vander Ark, President & Chief Executive Officer at Republic Services, the waste disposal company that has halted trash and recycling pickup in several Massachusetts towns and cities for seven weeks now, to demand the company return to the bargaining table and negotiate in good faith to end the strike. The letter reads as … [Read more...] about Healey demands Republic resolves strike