Superintendent Johnson announces plan to retire this summer

After nearly six years as Superintendent, with graduation rates at their highest levels in the city’s history and fall projected enrollment at its highest level in eight years, Superintendent Carol R. Johnson announced she plans to retire as Superintendent after this school year. She has been in office since August 2007.

Governor Patrick announces plans to file legislation to reform retiree health insurance benefits

Governor Deval Patrick today announced plans to file legislation to reform health insurance benefits for retirees that would save as much as $20 billion for the Commonwealth and municipalities over the next 30 years. Today’s announcement builds on the Governor’s record of reform and his Administration’s commitment to fiscal responsibility for the long-run.