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“We need a vaccine program for teachers and staff that is aggressive, and we need it this month,” Spilka said. “As more vaccine doses become available to the state, I am calling on the governor to designate a percentage of those doses to be administered to teachers and staff in their communities.”

Senate President Karen Spilka

As students and teachers begin returning to the classroom, Spilka called on the administration of Gov. Charlie Baker to reserve vaccine doses for teachers.
News By Category
Beltway Politics

Howie Carr: Vaccines, Saudi Arabia, China and more leave Biden confused » Boston Herald

Biden’s Cabinet half-empty after slow start in confirmations » Boston Globe

National security officials to testify on Jan. 6 mistakes » Boston Globe

House prepares to pass landmark voting rights, ethics bill » Boston Globe

Business

Driving school owner indicted for trafficking » The Eagle Tribune

Black Market, the Nubian Square incubator, aims to buy the building it’s been renting » Boston Globe

Former Wynn executive unveils plans for 21-story tower in Everett, featuring a rooftop restaurant » Boston Globe

Pandemic grants could cost Massachusetts small businesses millions in taxes » Boston Herald

Alcohol Deliveries Soar During Pandemic » State House News Service

Roller World in Saugus shut down for violating COVID-19 precautions » Lynn Daily News Item

Mass. small businesses rank first in hourly earnings growth, report says » Boston Business Journal

Cannabis & Psychedelics

Our View: Transparency and pot shop fees » The Eagle Tribune

Civil Rights

Strong reaction to decision to stop publishing several Dr. Seuss books with racist imagery » Boston Globe

Editorial: The Senate must pass the Equality Act » Boston Globe

Education

Opinion: Cancel standardized tests this spring » Commonwealth Magazine

Mass. teachers praise Biden’s call to prioritize educators for vaccine, but questions remain » Boston Globe

Massachusetts Teachers Association wants state to speed up educator COVID vaccines after directive from President Joe Biden » The Republican

Biden wants educators vaccinated. Massachusetts teachers union leaders say Charlie Baker ‘has no excuses anymore’ » Boston Herald

Massachusetts Senate president calls on Charlie Baker to set aside vaccine doses for teachers » Boston.com

Schools need more guidance until full in-person learning begins, superintendent says » News 22 WWLP.com

CDC guidelines suggest only one county in Massachusetts should fully reopen schools » Boston.com

Spilka to Baker: Get teachers vaccinated » Commonwealth Magazine

Pressure mounts for Massachusetts to vaccinate educators » Boston Globe

Pressure mounts for Massachusetts to vaccinate educators » Boston Globe

Environment

Pollinator, environmental advocates hail state's partial ban on pesticides » Cape Cod Times

Gaming

Senator Angling to Keep Sports Betting Out of Casinos » State House News Service

Health Care

Distribution underway: 2,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine arrive at Tufts Medical Center » The Republican

Physicians group Atrius Health plans to join Optum, giving a national operation a bigger Mass. presence » Boston Globe

Orthodontist with Lowell office sued for fraudulent MassHealth claims » Lowell Sun

Orthodontist Accused Of Keeping Children In Braces Too Long Says Lawsuit Is Retaliation » CBS Boston

Johnson & Johnson vaccines arrive at two Boston hospitals, supply to quickly expand » Boston Herald

Danvers manufacturer hiring 400 to help with COVID-19 vaccine » Gloucester Times

A friendly dog named Bob brings a bit of comfort and connection to patients » Boston Globe

Mass. Orthodontist Accused Of Fraud Says He Won’t Be ‘Bullied’ » CBS Boston

Immigration

Outlook Brighter for Refugee Resettlement Under Biden » State House News Service

Labor

Local nonprofits join Uber, Lyft in new coalition for 'app-based workers' » Boston Business Journal

Legislative

Massachusetts Republicans ask House Speaker Ron Mariano for closer look at 2020 elections before extending mail-in voting » The Republican

Mass GOP rips House push to extend mail-in voting through June » Boston Herald

Local Government

$34M in federal CDBG funds headed to 41 Massachusetts communities » The Republican

Easthampton ready to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day » Gazette Net

No backyard chickens in Holyoke; ordinance fails in City Council vote » The Republican

Swampscott lands $80K grant for town pier's rehabilitation » Wicked Local

Opinion: Mayors play a leading role in the shaping of America — empower them » Boston Globe

BusinessTalk with Aaron Vega, director of Planning and Economic Development in the city of Holyoke » Business West

Politics

Geoff Diehl vs. Karyn Polito? Fiscal Alliance Foundation Poll Suggests It’s A Tossup in Hypothetical GOP Primary for Governor » New Boston Post

Joe Battenfeld: Creepy Andrew Cuomo has to go » Boston Herald

Jeffrey Turco claims victory in 19th Suffolk Democratic primary to replace DeLeo » Boston Herald

Northampton City Council President Gina-Louise Sciarra to run for mayor » Gazette Net

Briefings: So Begins the March of Noho Mayoral Candidates » Western Mass Politics and Insight

Public Health

Health Officials Say People Should Not ‘Shop Around' for Preferred Vaccine » NECN

Gov. Baker believes Johnson & Johnson vaccine could help state’s rollout efforts » News 22 WWLP.com

State offered leftover vaccines to civilians at a clinic for first responders, prompting questions » Boston Globe

Boston considering moving mass vaccination site out of Fenway Park » Boston Herald

Massachusetts Re-Opening, But Much Too Slowly [OPINION] » WBSM

What are the pros and cons of the Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines? » Boston Herald

Boston.com readers to Charlie Baker on loosening of restrictions: No thanks » Boston.com

Boston neighborhoods hit hardest by virus have lowest vaccination rates » Boston Globe

State Rep. Carlos Gonzalez helps elderly with COVID-19 vaccination appointments » News 22 WWLP.com

980 confirmed cases, 37 deaths, and 44,340 vaccinations: See today’s new COVID-19 data from Mass. » Boston Globe

State Will Provide CareWell With COVID Vaccines After Patients Report 2nd Doses Canceled » WBZ

Biden expects enough COVID vaccine for all American adults by end of May, 2 months earlier than anticipated » Boston Globe

Opinion: Maine makes age the vaccine metric that matters » Boston Globe

Future of Fenway Park COVID-19 vaccination site unclear » WCVB

State Finance

State leaders ask for more budget money » The Salem News

Mass. lawmakers want role in allocating influx of federal funds » Berkshire Eagle

State Government

State eyeing hybrid telework model for half of workforce » Commonwealth Magazine

Comerford: “Who is advising Gov. Baker now?” » News 22 WWLP.com

Galvin Wants Resources For Possible Census Challenge » State House News Service

Transportation

Fall River to see 'great deal of activity' as South Coast Rail construction work picks up » The Herald News

Fight over ride-hailing fees returns to Beacon Hill » Newburyport News

Advocates applaud planned French King Bridge safety barriers » The Recorder

Utilities

MIT energy startup homes in on fusion, with plans for 47-acre site in Devens » Boston Globe

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Recipe of the Week

Ingredients

2 ounces white chocolate with a strong vanilla flavor, such as Green & Black’s (1/3 cup; 55g)

3 1/2 ounces quick-toasted sugar (1/2 cup; 100g) (see note)

1 ounce malted milk powder, such as Carnation (1/4 cup; 25g)

1/2 ounce cornstarch (4 teaspoons; 15g)

1/4 teaspoon (1g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight

5 large egg yolks (about 1/3 cup; 3 ounces; 85g yolk)

12 ounces milk, any percentage will do (1 1/2 cups; 340g)

1/4 ounce vanilla extract (1 1/2 teaspoons; 7ml)

Directions

Roughly chop white chocolate, place in a medium bowl, and suspend a large single-mesh sieve over the top. In a 3-quart stainless steel saucier, whisk together toasted sugar, malted milk powder, cornstarch, and salt. Add egg yolks and just a splash of the milk. Whisk until no lumps remain, then whisk in the remaining milk.

Cook over medium-low heat, stirring with the whisk until quite warm, about 4 minutes. Increase to medium heat, and gently whisk until the custard thickens, about 3 minutes, then continue cooking and whisking a minute longer. Immediately strain into the prepared bowl, pressing with a flexible spatula until the custard passes through. Add vanilla extract and stir until no longer billowing with steam. Serve warm, or refrigerate up to 1 week in an airtight container; stir before serving cold.

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