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As you read this offering during the first week of the new year, I’d like to initially wish you the most successful and happy 2023.

As 2022 comes to a close, Reminder Publishing took a look at some of the major events and storylines that shaped the community over the past year.

Holds his future plans close to the vest

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reviews five of the key votes from the 2021-2022 session dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.COVID-19 EMERGENCY SICK LEAVE AND...

Although more than half of the races in November’s general election for the state Legislature were uncontested, there are over 20 new lawmakers who will take the oath of office in January.Among those newcomers are three western Massachusetts...

Although more than half of the races in November’s general election for the state Legislature were uncontested, there are over 20 new lawmakers who will take the oath of office in January.Among those newcomers are three western Massachusetts...

Dont even think of bolting on service to Pittsfield later, a lawmaker says. As a new commission begins work, a demand for regional equity in transportation sounds loud and clear.

Although more than half of the races in November’s general election for the state Legislature were uncontested, there are over 20 new lawmakers who will take the oath of office in January.Among those newcomers are three western Massachusetts...

If further proof were needed that the anti-Israel BDS campaign antisemitic, a venomous “mapping” campaign defaming and targeting Boston-area Jews provides stunning evidence.

Picked to advise on transportation policy, there is speculation Lesser could end up in the Healey administration.