WHEN MAYOR MICHELLE WU convened a press conference on Monday to announce a new vaccine mandate for Boston restaurants and other indoor locations it looked more like a mini gathering of the Massachusetts Municipal Association than the rollout of a policy focused on the state’s capital city. Among those there alongside Boston’s new mayor were […]
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SJC sides with Barstool Sports in dispute with Somerville mayor
THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT on Monday rejected Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone’s argument that a Barstool Sports reporter violated the law when the reporter recorded an interview with Curtatone while lying about his identity. In 2019, amid a public dispute between the progressive mayor and the crass sports blog, Barstool Sports host Kirk Minihane requested an interview with Curtatone and was turned down. Minihane […]
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In Somerville, we’re keeping up the pressure on all fronts
DURING THE Great Depression’s darkest days, FDR said: “There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.” As we face a crisis rivaled in modern times, we in Somerville are taking that advice to heart. Earlier this week, I announced several new COVID-19 initiatives: Testing for all who want it; […]