Outgoing lieutenant governor said recent controversies had nothing to do with decision to resign.
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray said none of the controversies that have dogged him during his tenure on Beacon Hill contributed to his decision to announce his resignation. In a press conference at the State House Wednesday, Murray said his final day on the job will be June 2. The next day he will take over as president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce where his salary will reportedly be around $200,000. In January, Murray said he had no intention of running for governor when Gov. Deval Patrick's term expires in January 2015. "This has been a very difficult but empowering decision," Murray said. "It has been an honor to serve as lieutenant governor." Patrick called Murray an "outstanding partner" during his time in …
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The Wellesley business' $50,400 grant is part of a $6.8 million Workforce Training Fund Grant package given to 87 Mass. companies.
87 businesses from 66 towns across Mass. are getting a little extra money to put toward developing their staff, thanks to the Governor. Governor Deval Patrick's office announced today a $6.8 million package of grants to put toward workplace training. One of those grants is coming to Wellesley. A company called REZ-1, formerly known as Tie Solutions got an award of $50,400. This will train 66 employees and is expected to create 5 additional jobs a result of training. "We are focused on addressing the skills gap issue in the Commonwealth so that workers can compete in today’s ever-changing jobs market,” said Governor Deval Patrick in the release. "The Workforce Training Fund focuses on the needs of both our businesses and workers, as …
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5:08 pm on Saturday, May 25, 2013
Can you believe this, "Bonnie Parker called me lazy!" Well.I got some information about you Bonnie Parker! You are SO LAZY THAT YOU GO OUT ROBBING BANKS FOR MONEY WITH YOUR BOYFRIEND CLYDE! You call that WORK? Is that what you do for a LIVING ?Donna from the"Donna Reed Show,about my spelling on the word "wroug" is wrong,it should be "wrong",sorry about that.I typed too fast and I don't have a … more ›