It’s no surprise that corrections officers exhibit the worst health of any U.S. occupational group, with high rates of on-the-job injuries, suicide, obesity, hypertension and sleep disruption. Their life expectancy averages more than a decade less than those in other professions, according to research in multiple states. Mazen El Ghaziri, the assistant chair and associate […]
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Friday, May 10 Tot Time Special – Bangarang Yoga: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Amy, certified yoga instructor, incorporates stories into simple yoga routines for babies and toddlers. 978-772-8250. Stories and Songs with Miss Meredith: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy stories and interactive activities; ages 0-5. thayermemoriallibrary.org. […]
‘Come to work:’ State reassures Steward hospital employees ‘glitch’ was fixed after paycheck delay
“There was a glitch when it came to the banking,” said Governor Maura Healey at an event Thursday. “That matter has been resolved by the bank. Employees, workers at Steward are getting paid, will continue to get paid.”
Lori Trahan delivers nearly $8M in HUD funding to 3rd District
LOWELL — U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan is bringing almost $8 million in federal funding home to the 3rd Congressional District communities of Lowell, Fitchburg, Lawrence, and Haverhill to support housing and homeless programs and community development initiatives.
Hildebrand wins Select Board seat in razor-thin election
SHIRLEY — In the only contested race during the May 7 Town Election, Zoning Board of Appeals member Bryan Hildebrand narrowly defeated Conservation Chair Jennifer McGuinness in the battle for an open Select Board seat. The Shirley Town Clerk’s office reported a voter turnout of 11.64%, or 530 of the total 4,554 registered voters, during […]
A new game coming to Central Mass.
FITCHBURG — The excitement was palpable. With over 100 onlookers in attendance, the Entertainment Football Association (ENTFLA) made it official on Thursday: pro football will be coming to Fitchburg in the not-so-distant future. ENTFLA commissioner and Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Reed was one of several league executives at Game On Fitchburg for the […]
