Boston Globe article on MBTA pension fund hearing
MBTA pension fund may release more data Officials defend fund’s privacy but say concerns will be addressed ‘down the line’ By Beth Healy | Globe Staff February 26, 2014 MBTA pension officials and advisers on Tuesday defended their right to run the fund as a private trust but also signaled a willingness to disclose…
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Continue readingHerald News opinion: An illuminated Braga Bridge could light the way to a brighter day
http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20140203/OPINION/140209234/0/SEARCH/?tag=2&refresh=true Posted Feb. 3, 2014 @ 6:00 pm Feb 4, 2014 at 3:48 PM Since its construction in the 1960s, the Braga Bridge has become a symbol for Fall River and the landmark motorists most associate with the city. Therefore, the appearance of the bridge influences the image that both area residents and those passing…
Continue readingWill illuminating the Braga at night shed light on the city's positives?
“Working together with our delegation, much is possible.” http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20140202/NEWS/140209562 By Will Richmond News Editor Posted Feb. 2, 2014 @ 6:09 pm Feb 2, 2014 at 6:32 PM FALL RIVER — For city residents traveling along Interstate 195 eastbound, the Braga Bridge has long been a symbol marking their return home. But for others, it’s just part…
Continue readingCharlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River awarded $398K grant
http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20140130/NEWS/140139360/?tag=1 -image courtesy southcoast.org Deborah Allard Herald News Staff Reporter Posted Jan. 30, 2014 @ 9:46 pm Updated at 10:50 PM FALL RIVER — Charlton Memorial Hospital has been awarded a $397,862 grant from the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission to more effectively manage the care of high-risk patients. “We really are truly grateful,” said Stephen…
Continue readingRep. Fiola, MassDOT discuss tearing down outdated road signs
http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20140124/NEWS/140127384/11669/NEWS Jo C. Goode Herald News Staff Reporter Posted Jan. 24, 2014 @ 8:58 pm Jan 24, 2014 at 9:10 PM FALL RIVER — It’s been a long time since Fall River’s former factory outlets lured bargain hunters from all over the region to scour for deals in the many shops located in the city’s…
Continue readingFlint's Father Travassos Park getting a $2.5 million renovation
http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20140111/NEWS/140119832/0/SEARCH Kevin O’Connor Herald News Staff Reporter Posted Jan. 11, 2014 @ 12:04 am Jan 11, 2014 at 12:08 AM FALL RIVER — Christmas came to the Flint on Friday, and whether it was early or late doesn’t matter, said Carlos Cesar, president of the Flint Neighborhood Association. The gift was that big. The city…
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Continue readingFall River receives $46, 474 in grant funding for Rattlesnake Brook
http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20140119/NEWS/140118541 By Herald News Staff Posted Jan. 19, 2014 @ 6:53 pm Jan 19, 2014 at 6:57 PM FALL RIVER — Fall River will receive $46,474 in grant funding for dam and seawall repair at Rattlesnake Brook. The funds will pay for the removal of the Rattlesnake Brook Dam in the Freetown-Fall River State Reservation.…
Continue readingMy visit to Washington to meet with Congressman Kennedy
On Friday, January 10, using personal funds, I traveled to Washington to meet with Congressman Joe Kennedy, III (Democrat 4th Massachusetts District) to discuss federal issues of importance to the City of Fall River, Assonet, and the 6th Bristol District, which Congressman Kennedy and I share. Congressman Kennedy and his staff were most gracious, and…
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