Pandemic served new lessons on caring for the homeless By Chris Van Buskirk March 4, 2021 at 6:51 a.m.
State rep files bill to support school robotics and STEM programs By Jon Winkler March 4, 2021 at 6:26 a.m.
Mass. education commissioner seeks emergency authority over learning models By Michael Norton March 3, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.
Massachusetts teachers eligible to sign up for coronavirus vaccine shots starting March 11 By Christopher Scott March 3, 2021 at 10:32 a.m.
Billerica Fire Department sex scandal referenced in court case By Stefan Geller March 3, 2021 at 9:50 a.m.
Gov. Charlie Baker plans vaccination announcement at Gloucester school By Michael Norton March 3, 2021 at 7:21 a.m.
Top senator calls for “aggressive” vaccine program for teachers By Matt Murphy March 3, 2021 at 7:09 a.m.
Top Massachusetts election official wants resources for possible census challenge By Chris Lisinski March 3, 2021 at 6:57 a.m.
Massachusetts misses another deadline in policing reform law By Chris Van Buskirk March 3, 2021 at 6:50 a.m.
![BOSTON – A group of shelter, health care, and emergency services providers for people experiencing homelessness is asking the state to level fund their services in the upcoming fiscal 2022 budget. The Coalition for Homeless Individuals gathered legislators and advocates on Wednesday morning to press for continued funding that they say is crucial to helping […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/LOW-L-homelesscleanup7-1.jpg?w=117 "BOSTON – A group of shelter, health care, and emergency services providers for people experiencing homelessness is asking the state to level fund their services in the upcoming fiscal 2022 budget. The Coalition for Homeless Individuals gathered legislators and advocates on Wednesday morning to press for continued funding that they say is crucial to helping […]")
![BOSTON – Students in Massachusetts looking to further their knowledge of science, technology and robotics have a major advocate for them on Beacon Hill. Danillo Sena, who represents the 37th Middlesex District, filed a bill on Feb. 4 titled, “An Act establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program,” meant to create a grant […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/low-l-sena-01-1.jpg?w=88 "BOSTON – Students in Massachusetts looking to further their knowledge of science, technology and robotics have a major advocate for them on Beacon Hill. Danillo Sena, who represents the 37th Middlesex District, filed a bill on Feb. 4 titled, “An Act establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program,” meant to create a grant […]")
![BOSTON – In another sign of the push to return to traditional in-person schooling, the state Board of Education is scheduled to vote Friday on emergency regulations granting the state education commissioner authority to determine when hybrid and remote models will no longer count towards required student learning time hours. “If adopted, they will result […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/baker-11-2-1.jpg?w=122 "BOSTON – In another sign of the push to return to traditional in-person schooling, the state Board of Education is scheduled to vote Friday on emergency regulations granting the state education commissioner authority to determine when hybrid and remote models will no longer count towards required student learning time hours. “If adopted, they will result […]")
![BILLERICA — Two years after the Civil Service Commission ruled that a Billerica fire lieutenant was unfairly passed over for a promotion due to reasons related to a 2017 sex scandal in the department, a judge rejected the town’s appeal of the ruling. “There is substantial evidence supporting the hearing officer’s decision,” Justice Joshua Wall […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/billericalogo-1.png?w=88 "BILLERICA — Two years after the Civil Service Commission ruled that a Billerica fire lieutenant was unfairly passed over for a promotion due to reasons related to a 2017 sex scandal in the department, a judge rejected the town’s appeal of the ruling. “There is substantial evidence supporting the hearing officer’s decision,” Justice Joshua Wall […]")
![BOSTON – A day after President Biden and other public officials ramped up pressure to vaccinate teachers, Gov. Charlie Baker plans to tour an elementary school in Gloucester and make an announcement about COVID-19 vaccinations. Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Education Commissioner Jeff Riley, Education Secretary James Peyser and Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken are scheduled to […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AP21052382458797-1.jpg?w=125 "BOSTON – A day after President Biden and other public officials ramped up pressure to vaccinate teachers, Gov. Charlie Baker plans to tour an elementary school in Gloucester and make an announcement about COVID-19 vaccinations. Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Education Commissioner Jeff Riley, Education Secretary James Peyser and Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken are scheduled to […]")
![BOSTON – With the state expecting to see its supply of COVID-19 vaccine increase over the coming weeks, Senate President Karen Spilka on Tuesday said Gov. Charlie Baker must let teachers get vaccinated this month and should set aside a percentage of doses for teachers and school staff. Spilka’s call on the Baker administration to […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20190425_BREAKINGNEWSGender-p1-1.jpg?w=70 "BOSTON – With the state expecting to see its supply of COVID-19 vaccine increase over the coming weeks, Senate President Karen Spilka on Tuesday said Gov. Charlie Baker must let teachers get vaccinated this month and should set aside a percentage of doses for teachers and school staff. Spilka’s call on the Baker administration to […]")
![BOSTON – A surge in home deliveries of alcohol, disproportionate job losses among women during the pandemic, and long-sought authorization for cashless lottery sales are all on Treasurer Deborah Goldberg’s mind as the Legislature kicks off its annual budget review. During the COVID-19 era, the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission has seen direct-to-consumer alcohol deliveries on […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/low-z-0423coverbooze-1.jpg?w=114 "BOSTON – A surge in home deliveries of alcohol, disproportionate job losses among women during the pandemic, and long-sought authorization for cashless lottery sales are all on Treasurer Deborah Goldberg’s mind as the Legislature kicks off its annual budget review. During the COVID-19 era, the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission has seen direct-to-consumer alcohol deliveries on […]")