patching...
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!
PinPin

Legislation Aims to Protect Off-Duty Responders from Lawsuits

Massachusetts State Senate unanimously backs bill, spurred by the Marathon Bombings, to protect off-duty first responders who aid others during an emergency.
By William Laforme | 12:00 pm
  • Start a Blog
  • Post an Event

Patch Hometown Partner

What people are saying...

News

2005 Bentley Continental GT, $69,900  Available at the Automall Collection in Peabody.

Business

Five Luxury Cars For Sale Nearby

6 hours ago
Adannia Nwangwu, Gianna DeRosa, James Bruce, Alicia Sabbio, Tiana Maylor

Schools

No-Tanning Pledge Calls Attention to Skin Cancer Risks

12 hours ago
Citrus Marinated Beef and Fruit Kabobs

Patch's House & Home

Memorial Day BBQ? 8 Money-Saving Tricks (Sponsored)

13 hours ago
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray and Gov. Deval Patrick speak at a Wednesday press conference at the State House where Murray announced his resignation.

Government

Murray to Resign June 2; Patrick Calls Him 'Outstanding Partner'

Yesterday

Business

Local Pizza Place Reopens Wednesday

Yesterday
Lt. Gov. Tim Murray

Government

Lt. Gov. Tim Murray to Resign

Yesterday

Business

New Owner of Liquor Store Plans Upgrades

Yesterday

Business

Selectmen Approve Entertainment License for The Ship

Yesterday

Local Voices

Patch Blogs

Patricia Is A Tender Caring Kitty Momma

The Lots of Love Cat Rescue Cat of the Week is Patricia.
Read full post
Unknown

GOAL: Gun-Related Homicides, Assaults are Up Due to Failure of State Gun Control Laws

Gun Owner's Action League of Massachusetts (GOAL) points to latest statistics released by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as sign of failure for state gun control laws.
Read full post

She's Back!

Local Reading and Umass Amherst college student is running her own house painting company this summer through an internship at College Works Painting.
Read full post

Beware of Memorial Day Scams Aimed at Military Personnel

Start With Trust

As Memorial Day approaches, the Better Business Bureau urges consumers and donors to be aware of scammers that feed off the military.
Read full post

Separating Yourself from the Flock - Do You LOVE Things that Most People HATE

As a public service I am offering you all a chance to release your inner rebels. Prove you're just a little different by commenting en masse on this post. What do YOU love that most people …
Read full post

Directory

 
 

Events

Today,  6:00 pm

Feel This Moment: FREE Zumba Class

197 Main St
Today,  6:30 pm

Annual Meeting of Friends of the Library

Old Meeting House
Today,  8:30 pm

Live Entertainment at The Fat Cactus

The Fat Cactus
All Day Tomorrow

Woman's,fitness program. Be a Bodhi woman.

364 Main St