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Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Menino today announced the
formation of The One Fund Boston, the purpose of which is to raise money to help
those families most affected by the tragic events that unfolded during Monday’s
Boston Marathon.“I
am humbled by the outpouring of support by the business community and
individuals who are united in their desire to help; The One Fund Boston will act
as a central fund to receive much needed financial support,” Governor Patrick
said. “At moments like this, we are one state, one city, and one people.”
According to Mayor Menino, support from the business community was immediate.
“Within an hour, I had calls from business leaders and local philanthropists
who, like me, were heartbroken by the impact this hideous tragedy has had on
individuals, their families, and friends. And they want to do everything they
can to help these people physically and psychologically in the
future.”The
cornerstone donation to The One Fund Boston is a $1 million commitment from John
Hancock. “John Hancock is honored to contribute to The One Fund Boston, aiding
those who were affected by this terrible event,” said Craig Bromley, President.
“The Boston Marathon is about courage and resilience and community. John
Hancock, which has been headquartered in Boston for more than 150 years, will
continue to stand by our city, the people of Boston, our community partners, the
runners, and the Boston Athletic Association as we unite in recovery and in
renewal of our commitment to the Boston Marathon.”
Other individuals and corporations making commitments to The One Fund Boston
include Jack Connors, John Fish, CEO of Suffolk Construction, Brian Moynihan,
President and CEO of Bank of America, Paul Grogan, President of The Boston
Foundation, Steve Pagliuca, Managing Director of Bain Capital and co-owner of
the Boston Celtics, Larry Lucchino, CEO of the Boston Red Sox, and Mike Sheehan,
CEO, and Karen Kaplan, President of Hill Holliday.
Boston law firm Goodwin Procter has volunteered to organize The One Fund Boston
and has applied for 501(c)(3) status. One Fund Boston, Inc. will apply for
501(c)(3) tax exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service. Although the Fund
cannot guarantee that the IRS will make a determination that the organization
qualifies as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity, if approval is received within the
expected time frame, the determination will be retroactive to the date of the
Fund’s formation, which is April 16, 2013.“We
are one Boston. We are one community. As always, we will come together to help
those most in need. And in the end, we will all be better for it,” Mayor Menino
said. To contribute to The One Fund Boston, click on onefundboston.org.
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04/24/2013
For Immediate Release: Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Menino today announced the formation of The One Fund Boston
04/23/2013
Boston News Group and It's Seventy Cities and Town's Endorse Stephen Lynch for US Senate
We hope and encourage all eligible voters here in Massachusetts to Vote this coming Tuesday April 30th for Stephen Lynch for US Senator.
As we watched the TV democratic senatorial debate Monday night on WBZ we watched hoping we would get life even a spark out of someone in this so boring a campaign, and in our opinion we thankfully did. Stephen Lynch was clearly the winner as the Democratic Independent voice that we need in Washington DC., Lynch constantly put Ed Markey on the spot for his far left extremist votes against Homeland Security. Ed Markey, who has spent his entire adult life in politics and about 30 years now in Congress, runs on the strict party line, still blaming Bush for everything. No wonder he’s the poster child who was handpicked by the Democratic Party bosses and elitist down in Washington DC. that has chosen Markey as the heir to Sen. Kerry’s vacant seat. We hope the people and voters of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a whole vote this coming Tuesday for Stephen Lynch.
You may not agree with us, but we think that our best chance to get things moving down in Washington is to send a message that the elitist democratic bosses doesn’t hand pick and decide who can run in Massachusetts, the voters will decide. We think Stephen Lynch is the real deal, a family man who was brought up like most of us, poor and although we might not have known it, we worked hard for what we have, and so didn’t Stephen Lynch. Stephen, grew up in the projects of South Boston, was a union worker for 18 years and you’ve seen the commercials he attended Law school nights and works hard every day to represent his district. Just like our own Congressman and former Mayor Mike Capuano doesn’t forget where he comes from, neither does Cong. Stephen Lynch who still lives in South Boston and is home here in the district every week and knows how and what we feel. We hope and encourage that you go out and Vote this coming Tuesday, it’s not going to be a crowd at the polls, maybe take you about 10 minutes out of your way, but this election is crucial to all of us in Massachusetts. Vote Stephen Lynch for US Senator and we will have a strong voice and independent one when it pertains to issues of our state and city, first. We proudly say and stand that we here in the commonwealth agree with his commercials "I am Stephen Lynch" and "we are Stephen Lynch".
Boston News Group and It's Seventy Cities and Town's Endorse Stephen Lynch for US Senate
We hope and encourage all eligible voters here
in Massachusetts to Vote this coming Tuesday April 30th for Stephen Lynch for US
Senator.
As we watched the TV democratic senatorial
debate Monday night on WBZ we watched hoping we would get life even a spark out
of someone in this so boring a campaign, and in our opinion we thankfully did.
Stephen Lynch was clearly the winner as the Democratic Independent voice that we
need in Washington DC., Lynch constantly put Ed Markey on the spot for his far
left extremist votes against Homeland Security. Ed Markey, who has spent his
entire adult life in politics and about 30 years now in Congress, runs on the
strict party line, still blaming Bush for everything. No wonder he’s the poster
child who was handpicked by the Democratic Party bosses and elitist down in
Washington DC. that has chosen Markey as the heir to Sen. Kerry’s vacant seat.
We hope the people and voters of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a whole
vote this coming Tuesday for Stephen Lynch.
You may not agree with us, but we think that
our best chance to get things moving down in Washington is to send a message
that the elitist democratic bosses doesn’t hand pick and decide who can run in
Massachusetts, the voters will decide. We think Stephen Lynch is the real deal,
a family man who was brought up like most of us, poor and although we might not
have known it, we worked hard for what we have, and so didn’t Stephen Lynch.
Stephen, grew up in the projects of South Boston, was a union worker for 18
years and you’ve seen the commercials he attended Law school nights and works
hard every day to represent his district. Just like our own Congressman and
former Mayor Mike Capuano doesn’t forget where he comes from, neither does Cong.
Stephen Lynch who still lives in South Boston and is home here in the district
every week and knows how and what we feel. We hope and encourage that you go out
and Vote this coming Tuesday, it’s not going to be a crowd at the polls, maybe
take you about 10 minutes out of your way, but this election is crucial to all
of us in Massachusetts. Vote Stephen Lynch for US Senator and we will have a
strong voice and independent one when it pertains to issues of our state and
city, first. We proudly say and stand that we here in the commonwealth agree
with his commercials "I am Stephen Lynch" and "we are Stephen Lynch".
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US Senate!
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Mayor Menino Previews Plan for Copley Square Re-Opening
City’s
Emergency Management Team Develops 5 Phase Plan for Respectful Reentry of Area
when it is Released by Federal Authorities
Today, Mayor Thomas M.
Menino and members of his Emergency Management Team and Cabinet previewed plans
for the re-opening of Boylston Street and the Copley Square area of
Boston.
The Five phase plan will commence when the scene is cleared by
Federal Authorities and returned to the City of Boston.
“Nearly a week
ago our City took a deep breath and was forced to dive into a pool of
uncertainty and fear,” Mayor Menino said. “Friday as our officers reported to
the world ‘we got him’, a huge sigh of relief was felt across our great city and
nation so now it is time for us to start moving our city forward.”
The
Mayor committed to two top priorities for the plan:
• Making sure the
City reopens this area as respectfully as we can for the victims, their families
and all of those impacted by last week’s tragic events
• Operating as quickly
and seamlessly, without bureaucracy for the business owners and residents who
have also been affected by the attack on our City.
The City’s Copley Square
Re-Entry Plan is a multi-agency effort that maximizes all of the resources –
Manpower, Equipment and Expertise - of our city team.
The Five Phase effort
includes:
Phase 1: Decontamination and Testing
Phase 2: Structural
Building Assessments and Utility Coordination
Phase 3: Debris
Removal
Phase 4: Internal Building Assessments
Phase 5: Re-Entry,
Communications, and Counseling
As this plan commences we will be respectful
with all memorials and other personal effects left at the scene. The Boston
Police Department will return personal items secured at the scene that have not
been retained as evidence by the FBI. The items that are now part of a memorial
to victims at the intersection of Boylston and Berkeley Streets will be
temporarily relocated to Copley Square Park as will other items from other
memorial sites around the area. As we respect the need for people to continue
to express their support for the victims and our city we will place large
message boards in the vicinity of the area to allow people to record their
thoughts and reflections.
As we move toward re-opening we will continue
to update the public on our progress and plans.
For more information or
resources please log onto cityofboston.gov/oneboston or call our Mayor’s Hotline
at 617-635-4500. Businesses affected can call or visit our Business Resource
Center at the Park Plaza Hotel. Anyone with counseling needs should contact the
Mayor’s Health Line at 617-534-5050.
04/22/2013
One Fund Boston, Mayor Menino, and Governor Patrick Call for Moment of Silence at 2:50 Monday Afternoon
One Minute of Silence Followed by Ringing
of Bells Across the Region
Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Governor Deval L. Patrick, and One
Fund Boston are calling upon Boston and all communities across the Commonwealth
to join together in a Moment of Silence Monday afternoon, exactly one week
following the Boston Marathon bombings.
The minute of silence will take place at 2:50 p.m. to honor
the victims of the attacks and their families. It will be followed by the
ringing of bells throughout Boston and the Commonwealth.
Mayor Menino and Governor Patrick are humbled by the
support shown by the public and the business community, and they continue to
encourage everyone to visit onefundboston.org to make a donation to help the
victims of this tragedy.
04/21/2013
Somerville Motorcycle Groups Plan Protection at Bombing Victim's Wake
By William Tauro
Over two hundred motorcycles lined Franny Road in Somerville on Sunday as
they prepared to make their way to Dello Russo Funeral Home located at 306 Main
Street in Medford.
A Wake Krystal Campbell of Medford, one the Boston Marathon Bombing victims
is scheduled to take place between 4:00-8:00pm at the Medford funeral home.
Krystal Campbell was among the three people killed when bombs exploded at the
Boston Marathon on Monday.
The hundreds of bikers are planning to form a barrier around the Medford
funeral home just incase members of the Westboro Baptist Church show up on a
alleged promised scheduled protest.
The Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) is an American independent Baptist Church
known for its extreme ideologies, especially those against gay people and
violence.
04/19/2013
Statement from Chairman Cedric Cromwell of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe on the Gaming Commission's decision to seek commercial bids in Region C:
casino in the state and two in Southeastern Massachusetts not only undermines
the Governor and legislature but also jeopardizes projects in every region.
state and put people back to work, this is a major step backwards.
long succession of broken promises by the government, from the loss of our land,
our personal freedom, and our aboriginal rights, to name just a few. We believe,
however, that we have found trusted partners in Governor Patrick and the
legislature, as shown in their decision to work with us to ensure hundreds of
millions of dollars for Massachusetts while respecting our rights as a federally
recognized tribe. Despite the Commission's misguided decision, we will continue
to move forward in partnership with the Governor and the legislature to build
our destination resort casino in Taunton.
Boston Citywide Update
The City of Boston is urging City-wide shelter in place. As this investigation unfolds we
are advising all residents, citywide, to shelter in place. Please understand we
have an armed and dangerous person(s) still at large and police actively
pursuing every lead in this active emergency event. Please be patient and use
common sense until this person(s) are apprehended. We will continue to update
the public with more information as it becomes available. All MBTA service
remains suspended at this time.
04/18/2013
Remarks – Medford’s Prayer Vigil – Boston Marathon Bombings
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 – 6 PM – Grace Church
TONIGHT, WE ASSEMBLE IN UNITY AS A CITY AND
AS A NATION. WE MOURN THE HORRENDOUS
LOSS OF HUMAN LIFE AT MONDAY’S MARATHON.
AS IMAGES OF UNSPEAKABLE ATROCITIES
FLASHED BEFORE US ON OUR TELEVISION SETS AND
COMPUTER SCREENS ON MONDAY, WE COULD ONLY IMAGINE THE HORROR EXPERIENCED BY
THOSE AT THE SCENE, INCLUDING THE INJURED, SPECTATORS AND
BY THOSE WHO RUSHED IN TO SEARCH AND
RESCUE FOR SURVIVING VICTIMS. THEY, LIKE
US, AWOKE TO A BEAUTIFUL SPRING DAY, HAD BREAKFAST, SAID “GOODBYE, I’LL SEE YOU LATER” TO FAMILY AND
LOVED ONES, AS THEY DEPARTED FOR
THE BOSTON MARATHON. MANY
SAID, “I LOVE YOU, I WILL MISS YOU, AND
HURRY HOME AFTER THE RACE!”
AS
CITIZENS OF THIS GREAT NATION, WE SHARE A PROFOUND SENSE OF GRIEF FOR THOSE WHO
DIED AND FOR THOSE WHO LOVED THEM AND ARE
NOW LEFT BEHIND. THIS IS AN EMOTIONAL
TIME. OUR NATION HAS
AGAIN BEEN CHALLENGED BY THE FORCES OF EVIL IN OUR WORLD. ONCE AGAIN, WE WILL RESPOND IN ONE VOICE, THAT THE AMERICAN SPIRIT IS UNBROKEN AND ENERGETICALLY EMBRACES THE FUTURE.
TODAY WE ARE
SORROWFUL. WE ARE
ANGRY. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED ANOTHER SHOCK
TO OUR NATIONAL PSYCHE. LET US PRAY THAT
THE GOODNESS INHERENT IN THE MINDS AND
HEARTS OF OUR FELLOW AMERICANS WILL OUTSHINE THE DARKNESS OF HATE THAT STRUCK
AT THAT THE FINISH LINE OF THE MARATHON ON
MONDAY AFTERNOON.
MAY GOD BLESS US AND
PROVIDE US THE STRENGTH TO PERSEVERE, TO HEAL,
AND TO LOVE, AS WE SEEK JUSTICE
FOR THOSE WHOSE LIVES WERE TAKEN AND
FOR THOSE WHOSE LIVES ARE FOREVER
CHANGED BY THIS FATEFUL DAY.
IT IS MY PRAYER THAT GOD WILL EXTEND A
HEALING TOUCH TO THOSE FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THIS HORRIBLE ACT AND THAT THOSE WE HAVE LOST, WILL BE RECEIVED INTO
THE PEACE THAT ONLY GOD CAN BRING.
DURING THESE DAYS OF MOURNING AND
BEYOND, THE CITIZENS OF MEDFORD
STAND WITH THE CITIZENS OF BOSTON
AND THE CITIZENS OF THE
WORLD.
TRAGICALLY, MEDFORD LOST ONE
OF OUR OWN, KRYSTLE CAMPBELL, A 2001 GRADUATE OF MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL. KRYSTLE WAS CHEERING ON THE RUNNERS WHEN SHE
DIED INSTANTLY DURING THE BOMBING. SHE
WAS KNOWN FOR BEING OUTGOING, FUN
LOVING AND HAD A TREMENDOUS
PASSION AND ENERGY FOR LIFEAND
LIVED LIFE TO THE FULLEST. KRYSTLE, THE YOUNG LADY WITH A MILLION DOLLAR
SMILE, WAS BORN AND GREW UP IN MEDFORD. SHE WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY HER DEAR FAMILY AND
FRIENDS.
THE STRENGTH OF AMERICA IS THAT WE WILL NOT
DIMINISHED BY THOSE WHO SEEK TO DESTROY US, BUT WE WILL EMERGE FROM THE
SUFFERING AND LOSS WITH A
DEEPENING OF CONFIDENCE IN OUR FREEDOMS AND
OUR WAY OF LIFE.
I KNOW ALL
OF MEDFORD’S
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL
THE VICTIMS AND THEIR
FAMILIES. AS THE REVEREND MARTIN LUTHER
KING, JR. STATED: “DARKNESS CANNOT DRIVE
OUT DARKNESS; ONLY LIGHT CAN DO THAT.
HATE CANNOT DRIVE OUT HATE; ONLY LOVE CAN DO THAT.”
THANK YOU AND
GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA.
At City Year, 287 Columbus Avenue
Mayor Thomas M. Menino has announced that the City of Boston
will continue to staff a resource and
counseling center tomorrow, Thursday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the offices of City Year, 287
Columbus Avenue in Boston.
Staff from Boston Centers for Youth & Families and the
Boston Public Health Commission will be on hand to provide information,
assistance and counseling services to anyone still needing help as a result of
the tragedies during Monday’s
Marathon.
If anyone would like to seek assistance by phone, please call the Mayor's 24 hour
hotline at 617-635-4500. To speak to a counselor by phone, please call the
Mayor's Health Line at 617-534-5050.
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