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October 19, 2016
By: Sean Horgan

The remainder of the European Union may be distancing itself from Sweden’s campaign to declare American lobsters an invasive species, but the head of the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association isn’t yet ready to declare complete victory.

“We’re very excited about the news out of Europe that the rest of the EU doesn’t seem ready to follow Sweden’s lead,” MLA Executive Director Beth Casoni said Monday. “But we’re going to stay on this because it’s not over by any stretch.”


October 18, 2016
By: Mike Deehan

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton wants the state to approve construction of a new rail tunnel below downtown Boston, but the mega-project is turning into a competition with another big rail expansion.

Moulton made his pitch to business and civic leaders for the North-South Rail Link, a tunnel that would connect North Station to South Station. That would allow trains to run all the way through Boston, instead of terminating on either side of downtown.


October 17, 2016

At delegation’s encouragement, European Commission rules against proposed lobster ban


October 17, 2016
By: Nik DeCosta-Klipa

The European Union won’t ban our lobsters after all.

And the Massachusetts congressional delegation, which was previously concerned for its local lobsterers, is pretty psyched about the decision.


October 16, 2016
Federal funding helps to protect Lynn children from dangers of lead\


October 16, 2016
By: Ethan Forman

BEVERLY — Kayla Whelan was a student at Montserrat College of Art when her Christmas tree ornament caught the eye of the judges in the White House Historical Association’s first national art college design competition.

Her design, a tiny red fire truck, recalls the type of fire engine that responded to a 1929 Christmas Eve fire in the West Wing during Herbert Hoover’s administration.


October 16, 2016
To the editor:

When Seth Moulton ran against my friend John Tierney, I was irritated, in that John was vulnerable because of his wife’s activity for her gambling brother and he was accused of aiding and abetting.


October 14, 2016
Moulton to focus on the need for advanced transportation to spur economic development\

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Salem, MA– Next week, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) will address the New England Council in a speech focused on the need to improve the Commonwealth’s transportation infrastructure.


October 14, 2016
By: Journal Staff

The Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Congressman Seth Moulton to Lynn on Wednesday morning at A Land of a Thousand Hills coffee shop.  Moulton was on hand to answer questions in a Q&A format.


October 13, 2016
At delegation’s encouragement, Wildlife Refuge agrees to extend demolition timeline\

Salem, MA – In response to plans to demolish the Pink House, a group of constituents formed the Save the Pink House coalition, and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D), and Senator Edward J. Markey (D) have worked closely with the group and with the Parker River National Refuge to find a better solution. This collaboration between all key stakeholders resulted in an extended demolition deadline from Fall 2016 to Fall 2017.