Mayor Spicer’s Tuesday Zoom Call: From Marches To Action Part II
editor FRAMINGHAM – For the second Tuesday in a row, City of Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer will focus her community hour Zoom call on “From Marches to Action – What is…
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Ashland Community To Hold a Stand Out Vigil Saturday
ASHLAND – The national, and now global, events surrounding the death ofGeorge Floyd and other acts of anti-Black racism have shaken many to the core. Given the situation with Covid-19,…
Sen. Markey Presses Attorney General on Covert Surveillance of Protestors
The following is a media release from Sen. Ed Markey, who was elected by voters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to serve the state in Washington DC in the US…
Senate President Spilka Forms Senate Advisory Group on Racial Justice
BOSTON – Senate President Karen E. Spilka has formed a bipartisan Senate Advisory Group on Racial Justice to review and recommend legislation to consider this session. The Advisory Group will…
Trio of Framingham Women Organize Juneteenth Celebration & March For June 20
FRAMINGHAM – A trio of Framingham women are organizing a Juneteenth celebration and march in the City for Saturday, June 20. The event will start at Cushing Memorial Park, march…
Marlborough Mayor: ‘Actions Speak Louder Than Words’
The following is a statement issued by Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant on June 9. *** MARLBOROUGH – As Mayor of the City of Marlborough, I have had many discussions with…
OP-ED: ‘We Recognize Our Responsibility in Helping Dismantle Institutional & Systemic Racism’
By Judith G. Salerno NATICK – We are deeply saddened and angered by the recent senseless acts of police brutality and racist violence against people of color throughout the country.…
Should Mayor Spicer Defund Framingham Police?
FRAMINGHAM – After the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, while handcuffed and with a now-fired police officer’s knee in his neck for about 9 minutes, the Minneapolis City Council…
Rep. Clark Stands With Congressional Black Caucus As Original Co-Sponsor of Justice In Policing Act
The following is a press release from Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s office. She is a Democrat who represents the fifth congressional district, which includes Framingham, Ashland, & Natick. *** WASHINGTON DC…
SLIDESHOW & VIDEO: Black Lives Matter Protest Organizer Says Business Opportunities & Recreational Activities Are Part of His Plan
FRAMINGHAM – Three days after the death of George Floyd, while in custody of then-Minneapolis police officers, Kelvin Rivera organized a protest in Framingham to bring awareness to racism and…