Sign up to receive the day's curated top stories, legislative schedule, press releases, and other daily features every morning in your inbox!

MassInsider
Jump To...
Go to our Job Board
MassInsider introduces our free Job Board.
Please contact jobs@instatrac.com to post open positions.
Today on Beacon Hill

10:00am Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth, Virtual Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, Informational Hearing

"As I am certain that the Council would agree, it would be inappropriate to extend accidental death benefits where the employee refused to take a vaccine that had been found to be nearly 100% effective in preventing death, unless the employee had a valid medical or religious reason not to take it,"

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell

A petition was filed to establish that all COVID-19 deaths among city employees are presumed to have occurred as a result of work, thereby ensuring certain death benefits for surviving family. Mitchell sent the petition back due to multiple "flaws".

News By Category
Business

SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan program to see big changes. Here's what you need to know. » Boston Business Journal

Delta and economic disruptions dent confidence among Mass. companies » Boston Globe

National security-focused VC firm raises $26.3M for 2nd fund » Boston Business Journal

Mo Cowan leaves GE for Waltham health tech firm » Boston Business Journal

Opinion: Put an end to ‘period poverty’ » Commonwealth Magazine

Texas is already taking heat from companies over its strict abortion law. It could soon be facing economic backlash from a city, too » Boston Globe

Howie Carr: Is Jimmy Carter back in charge? Handouts rule the day » Boston Herald

Joe Curtatone named Northeast Clean Energy Council president » Boston Business Journal

Omni Seaport Helps Boston Raise Its Hotel Game » State House News Service

Boston's hotel industry remains largely checked-out » Boston Business Journal

Baseline Standards Eyed To Guard Against Cyber Threats » State House News Service

For State Rep. Mike Connolly, Ditching The State’s Happy Hour Ban Is About More Than Cheap Drinks » WGBH

Civil Rights

Opinion: Another memorial damaged in a nation that won’t let Emmett Till rest in peace » Boston Globe

Democrats press Biden administration to take on Texas abortion law » Boston Globe

Salem-based Satanic Temple challenges Texas abortion law, arguing religious freedom » Boston Globe

Education

With $175M gift to UMass Medical School, Chan urges investment in public higher ed » Gazette Net

Sonia Chang-Diaz has a plan for equitable, debt-free, universal public education including college » Boston Herald

Melrose Public Schools quarantines 2 classes amid COVID-19 outbreak, superintendent says » WCVB

How ‘Test and Stay’ aims to keep more kids in Mass. schools amid COVID this fall » Boston.com

Record-setting $175 million donation will propel UMass Medical School in Worcester on level with elite global institutions » MassLive

Attack Ad Revives Charter Schools As Political Issue In Boston’s Mayoral Race » WGBH

Boston school bus drivers union calls for postponing in-person classes as parents worry about delayed or canceled buses on first day » Boston Globe

Baker not considering remote option amid school outbreak » Berkshire Eagle

Environment

In NYC after Ida, Biden calls climate change ‘everybody’s crisis’ » Boston Globe

City receives grant to tackle climate hazards, prepare for climate change consequences » Revere Journal

Gaming

Keep your eye on Twin River Casino in RI » Commonwealth Magazine

Legal sports wagers rising, but not in Mass. » News 22 WWLP.com

Health Care

Nursing home owner balks at vaccine mandate » Newburyport News

State Council Approves Caregiver Vaccine Mandate Expansion » State House News Service

Human Services

Charlie Baker bill would allow recognition for service deaths from chemicals, mental illness » Boston Herald

Official Military Recognition of Less-Apparent Wounds Proposed » State House News Service

Immigration

Editorial: Americans are embracing Afghan refugees. But the risk of backlash is all too real. » Boston Globe

Judiciary

Springfield courthouse set to reopen Thursday amid mold controversy » MassLive

Markey: Expand ‘illegitimate’ court after Texas decision » WHDH

Labor

AG Healey’s office: Employers fined $8.1M for labor penalties last year » Boston Business Journal

Warren to join opposition to potential app-based driver ballot question » News 22 WWLP.com

Saint Vincent Hospital strike reaches 6 month mark as nurses lose unemployment benefits » Boston Herald

Hotel, Retail Jobs At Risk Under Ballot Proposal, Warren Says » State House News Service

Local Government

Amherst block party canceled for second year » Gazette Net

City Council approves Lynn Housing Plan » Lynn Daily News Item

Politics

Mass. Gubernatorial Hopefuls Campaign In Berkshires Wednesday » WAMC

Two debates this week could make a difference for some candidates for Boston mayor » Boston Globe

Texas GOP bets on hard right turn amid changing demographics » Boston Globe

Are two congressmen better than one? Debate heats up in Fall River ahead of new maps » WPRI.com

Janey, Campbell clash in waning days of Boston mayoral race » Boston Herald

Kim Janey Reflects on Her Journey From Teen Mom to Boston Mayor » NBC Boston

Salem campaigns report signs vandalized, stolen » Salem News

McGovern to host House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at Rainbow Child Center in Worcester on Thursday » Worcester Telegram

Jon Santiago endorses Kim Janey for Boston mayor » Boston Herald

Here’s what the Boston mayoral candidates are proposing on five major issues » Boston Globe

Public Health

Poll shows most Boston residents support vaccine mandates in workplace, mirroring national trend » Boston Globe

‘I’m learning firsthand how difficult it is to be shunned by people you love’: The vaccine wars are getting personal » Boston Globe

Toxic Firefighting Foams a Challenge to Quickly Replace » State House News Service

Opinion: Anti-mask America descends into irrational anger » Boston Globe

Massachusetts coronavirus breakthrough cases jump 4,415 last week, more than 600 fully vaccinated people a day » Boston Herald

Public Safety

Dirty needles on practice field force Boston Bengals Pop Warner football program to make a move » Boston Globe

Shrewsbury Police Are Breaking New Ground » Shrewsbury Patch

Retired State Police captain, wife arraigned on charges stemming from Dedham teen’s drowning at graduation party » Boston Globe

Springfield firefighters demand COVID merit pay; Mayor Domenic Sarno calls union leadership a ‘political pawn’ » MassLive

Sheriff bans personal paper mail for inmates » Salem News

Task force to weigh in on handling of clergy abuse reports by Springfield diocese » Berkshire Eagle

Taxation

Democrats and lobbyists gird for battle over far-reaching tax increase » Boston Globe

Transportation

Massachusetts highway exit renumbering complete » MassLive

Upcoming federal infrastructure funds must storm-proof T system, Markey says » Boston Globe

Massachusetts traffic is back. It’s also different. Is it about to get worse? » Boston.com

Social Media Spotlight

andreaforboston

cityofboston

repayannapressley




Job Board
Access Specialist - Mass. Office on Disability

Looking for jobs? Check out our Job Board
Hiring? Email us at jobs@instatrac.com
Recipe of the Week

Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

Max Falkowitz — Serious Eats

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup whole milk

1 vanilla bean, split and scraped

3/4 cup dark brown sugar

8 egg yolks

1 cup pumpkin purée

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon bourbon

Kosher salt, to taste

Directions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring cream and milk to a simmer. Stir in vanilla bean, cover, remove from heat, and let steep for 1 hour. Discard vanilla bean or wash and dry for another use.

In a second saucepan whisk together sugar, egg yolks, pumpkin purée, and spices until very well combined. Slowly poor milk mixture into saucepan, whisking constantly, until fully incorporated. Set over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until a custard forms on the back of a spoon and finger swiped across it leaves a clean line.

Pour custard through a fine mesh strainer into an airtight container, then stir in bourbon and salt to taste in 1/4 teaspoon increments (I used 3/4 teaspoons for a slightly salty kick) and chill overnight.

The next day, churn according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer ice cream to airtight container and chill in freezer for at least 4 to 5 hours before serving.



45 Bromfield Street, 11th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
About Us
Privacy Policy
Connect With Us
Phone: (617) 292-1800

You have received this message because you are signed up for MassInsider. Click here to unsubscribe. Email us at info@instatrac.com. We appreciate any feedback or suggestions.

Copyright © 2024 Instatrac, Inc. All Rights Reserved.