Newton Mayor, Lt. Governor Open 'First of its Kind' Veterans Center

The center is located at American Legion Post 440 in Newton.

Local and state officials recently joined Mayor Setti Warren for the launch of a new Veterans Center at American Legion Post 440 in Newton.  The regional center aims to give veterans of all generations and branches of service a "one-stop location" for information on education, job opportunities, housing, childcare, taxes, finances and health advice, according to a press release issued by the mayor's office.  The center will also offer a place for local vets to network and socialize. “When I became mayor, I knew that we had to find new and creative ways to reach out to the roughly 7,000 veterans living in our community and ensure that they have access to quality services,” Warren, an Iraq War veteran, said in a statement. “In collaboration …

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Lt. Gov. Tim Murray Tours Newton North Tech Ed, STEM Classes [PHOTOS]

Murray visited Newton North as part of his tour of the career/technical education schools in the state. The Lt. Gov. also toured science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs prior to announcing $140,000 in grants for STEM education in Mass.

After visits from the secretary of education and Gov. Deval Patrick, Lt. Gov. Tim Murray made a stop at Newton North Tuesday morning as part of his tour of vo-tech schools across the state. Murray toured a number of Newton North's career and technical programs, including engineering, drafting and carpentry classes as well as the school's Innovation Lab. In addition, Murray had a chance to sit in on classes focused on areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), including an AP Biology course currently studying synthetic microbiology. During his visit to Newton North, Murray spoke about the importance of getting young people interested and excited about STEM subjects and programs, as it can help bring innovation to the …

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Robert L. Cerra

6:39 am on Thursday, March 7, 2013

I would first like to see Lt Gov Murfray's cell phone records and then have him explain his association with the indicted Chelsea Housing authority director and then We can consider a ceremony to accept his bag of cash for the STEM grant   more ›

Murray Not Running For Governor; Who Should Run?

Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray will not run for governor in 2014, citing the demands of campaigning, serving in elected office and his desire to spend more time with his wife and two young daughters.

Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray will not run for governor in 2014, citing the demands of campaigning, serving in elected office and his desire to spend more time with his wife and two young daughters, his hometown newspaper the Telegram & Gazette of Worcester reported. “It's something I have been thinking about for some time,” Murray said of the decision, which he said came after sitting down to talk it through with his wife, Tammy, and key supporters since the Christmas holidays. Murray, who was mayor of the City of Worcester, told the Telegram & Gazette the demands of running a campaign and serving in office can require 15- and 16-hour days, six and seven days a week and would leave him little time to be with his family. Earlier this month, …

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TELL US: Who Should Run For Massachusetts Governor?

Gov. Deval Patrick won't run again, and Lt. Gov. Tim Murray wants the job. So do Treasurer Steve Grossman and 2010 Republican candidate Charlie Baker. Who do you think should run for governor?

  Lt. Gov. Tim Murray could not hold out any longer. On Thursday, he told the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce he'd like to be governor, according to WBUR.  Mind you, he didn't say he would run, just that he wants to be governor. With the election two years away, starting an official campaign now would be a bit premature.  But Murray's not alone. Governor Deval Patrick has said he will not run in 2014, leaving the door open for Murray and a host of other aspirants for the office. State treasurer Steve Grossman and 2010 Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker have also expressed interest in a run in 2014. And it wasn't so long ago that Scott Brown was greeted with shouts of "Governor!" during his concession speech.  Who do you …

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Bridget Bishop

9:38 pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2012

I would trade you two boneheads for two so-called "illegals" any day of the week. America needs less intolerant uninformed windbags.   more ›

VIDEO: Newton Mayor, Lt. Governor Highlight Veterans Programs, Online Service

Lt. Governor Tim Murray visited Newton on July 10 for a veterans roundtable discussion. During the meeting, Murray and local veterans officials highlighted benefits for those who have served, including a new online web portal.

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