Commonwealth not sharing mental health records with federal government
The Mayors Against Illegal Guns coalition, a national advocacy group co-chaired by Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, released new information Wednesday that faults the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for its failure to send mental health records to the federal National Instant Criminal Background Check System. The data updates the group’s 2011 “Fatal Gaps” report and comes with the 20th […]
Boston Athletic Association invites 2013 marathon runners to return
The Boston Athletic Association announced Monday that runners significantly impacted by the 2013 marathon bombings have been extended invitational entries into the 2014 Boston Marathon. Those with special connection to the bombings who wish to participate in the marathon can submit a 250-word essay to the BAA’s website in order to be considered for entry. The deadline […]
Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick announces trip to Asia to boost economic development
To enhance economic development between Massachusetts and Asia, Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick announced Friday that he will be leading a coalition of government and industry leaders on a trade mission to the region. Pamela Goldberg, the CEO of Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, which aims to facilitate economic development in the Massachusetts technology sector, said she saw the mission […]
Logan outfits new technology to improve flight safety
Xsight Systems, a developer of runway sensor technologies, announced Friday the launch of an automated foreign object debris detector called FODetect that will provide further safety measures and increased efficiency at Logan International Airport. Arik Fux, vice president of U.S. Operations for Xsight Systems, said the technology would help the airport determine when action should be taken […]
Mass. A.G. Coakley defends buffer zone law against abortion protestors
Petitioners are opposing a law on how close protestors can be to the entrance of abortion clinics, Mass. Attorney Gen. Martha Coakley defended the constitutionality of the buffer zone law Friday because it protects public safety and patient access to reproductive healthcare. Philip Moran, a Salem lawyer who is representing the petitioners in the case, said the […]
