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In the Merrimack Valley: Rumors of a Romero Removal

December 25, 2011 by Marie Posted in Greater Lowell, History, Politics 1 Comment

The Eagle-Tribune writer Mark E. Vogler is reporting this morning that rumors coming from a neighborhood meeting that Mayor William Lantigua and perhaps some City Councilors are planning to oust Lawrence Police Chief John Romero have riled many in the rank and file as well as the superior officers. A…

Massachusetts Once Banned Having a “Merry Christmas”

December 25, 2011 by Marie Posted in Culture, Education, History, Poetry 1 Comment

MassMoments reminds us today that the Puritans of Massachusetts led by minister Increase Mather thought the celebration of Christmas a vulgar, pagan-like and “profane and superstitious custom.” Over those early years the custom was never totally stamped-out. In the early 19th century when the revelry – especially drinking and merry-making …