AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in South Dartmouth Massachusetts. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/south-dartmouth-ma 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/south-dartmouth-ma https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:56:14 -0500 “Given our country’s history of environmental inequity, any changes to the permitting processes should strengthen—not steamroll https://www.americantowns.com/news/markey-merkley-colleagues-highlight-environmental-justice-concerns-on-permitting-legislation-need-for-standalone-floor-consideration-31460610-brookline-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/markey-merkley-colleagues-highlight-environmental-justice-concerns-on-permitting-legislation-need-for-standalone-floor-consideration-31460610-brookline-ma.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Warren: “During this morning’s BHUA hearing, in response to our questions, you committed to sharing information about the rate and total https://www.americantowns.com/news/after-todays-hearing-warren-and-menendez-call-out-big-bank-ceos-for-failure-to-provide-promised-data-on-consumers-defrauded-by-zelle-31460631-beverly-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/after-todays-hearing-warren-and-menendez-call-out-big-bank-ceos-for-failure-to-provide-promised-data-on-consumers-defrauded-by-zelle-31460631-beverly-ma.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 “We urge you to support all your workers by classifying them as employees and providing them with the associated benefits and rights.” https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-warren-representative-bush-seek-answers-from-tech-ceos-on-worker-misclassification-and-abortion-benefits-31460634-framingham-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-warren-representative-bush-seek-answers-from-tech-ceos-on-worker-misclassification-and-abortion-benefits-31460634-framingham-ma.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Baker-Polito Administration, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Announce Five Year, $67.2 Billion Agreement for MassHealth Reforms https://www.americantowns.com/news/bakerpolito-administration-centers-for-medicare-and-medicaid-services-announce-five-year-672-billion-agreement-for-masshealth-reforms-31462717-boston-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bakerpolito-administration-centers-for-medicare-and-medicaid-services-announce-five-year-672-billion-agreement-for-masshealth-reforms-31462717-boston-ma.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Baker-Polito Administration Awards $24 Million in Skills Capital Grants to High Schools https://www.americantowns.com/news/bakerpolito-administration-awards-24-million-in-skills-capital-grants-to-high-schools-31462710-westfield-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bakerpolito-administration-awards-24-million-in-skills-capital-grants-to-high-schools-31462710-westfield-ma.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Melrose will use the grant to fund the electrification of the Melrose Public Library. On September 20, 2022, the City of Melrose was awarded a https://www.americantowns.com/news/bakerpolito-administration-awards-melrose-500000-green-communities-grant-31463839-melrose-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bakerpolito-administration-awards-melrose-500000-green-communities-grant-31463839-melrose-ma.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Auchincloss Leads Bipartisan Letter to Secretary Yellen WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) is leading a bipartisan https://www.americantowns.com/news/relrelease-auchincloss-leads-letter-to-yellen-calling-for-cap-on-russian-oil-31467274-attleboro-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/relrelease-auchincloss-leads-letter-to-yellen-calling-for-cap-on-russian-oil-31467274-attleboro-ma.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Cori Bush (MO-01) introduced the Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act, https://www.americantowns.com/news/congresswomen-pressley-bush-unveil-bill-to-strengthen-reproductive-rights-for-people-with-disabilities-31467322-danvers-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congresswomen-pressley-bush-unveil-bill-to-strengthen-reproductive-rights-for-people-with-disabilities-31467322-danvers-ma.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05) and https://www.americantowns.com/news/pressley-schumer-omar-jones-join-borrowers-advocates-to-call-for-swift-and-equitable-implementation-of-student-debt-relief-31467325-northampton-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pressley-schumer-omar-jones-join-borrowers-advocates-to-call-for-swift-and-equitable-implementation-of-student-debt-relief-31467325-northampton-ma.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The November election includes Ballot Question 4, which asks voters whether to uphold a new state law that will make our roads safer for all of us. https://www.americantowns.com/news/please-join-us-for-safer-roads-for-a-stronger-commonwealth-on-october12-2022-31469159-boston-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/please-join-us-for-safer-roads-for-a-stronger-commonwealth-on-october12-2022-31469159-boston-ma.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Allen Calls for Immediate End to Vaccine Mandates BOSTON, Mass. – Leah Allen, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, issued a call https://www.americantowns.com/news/allen-calls-for-immediate-end-to-vaccine-mandates-31470943-boston-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/allen-calls-for-immediate-end-to-vaccine-mandates-31470943-boston-ma.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means, released the following statement applauding the Center for https://www.americantowns.com/news/neal-applauds-1115-waiver-31467212-springfield-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/neal-applauds-1115-waiver-31467212-springfield-ma.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and https://www.americantowns.com/news/massachusetts-delegation-members-announce-145-million-from-us-treasury-to-deploy-highspeed-internet-across-commonwealth-31467237-waltham-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/massachusetts-delegation-members-announce-145-million-from-us-treasury-to-deploy-highspeed-internet-across-commonwealth-31467237-waltham-ma.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) led members of the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation, including Senators Elizabeth https://www.americantowns.com/news/massachusetts-congressional-delegation-requests-expedited-release-of-home-heating-assistance-funds-31467248-lowell-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/massachusetts-congressional-delegation-requests-expedited-release-of-home-heating-assistance-funds-31467248-lowell-ma.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) was joined by State Representative Jim Arciero, Westford Assistant Town Manager Eric https://www.americantowns.com/news/trahan-highlights-2-million-secured-through-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-to-replace-westfords-beaver-brook-bridge-31467241-lowell-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/trahan-highlights-2-million-secured-through-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-to-replace-westfords-beaver-brook-bridge-31467241-lowell-ma.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500