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  CIS: State Symbols
Legally, Massachusetts is a commonwealth because the term is contained in the Constitution.
There also may have been some anti-monarchic sentiment in using the word "Commonwealth." The name, which in the eighteenth century was used to mean "republic", can be traced to the second draft of the state Constitution, written by John Adams and accepted by the people in 1780.
Although the Commonwealth is not overly blessed with mineral resources, it is one of the few locations in the world where this usually jet fl material with a brilliant submetallic luster is found.
www.state.ma.us /sec/cis/cismaf/mf1a.htm   (2443 words)

  
  Massachusetts: salem ma   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Massachusetts is bordered on the north by New Hampshire and Vermont; on the west by New York; on the south by Connecticut and Rhode Island; and on the east by the Atlantic Ocean.
Massachusetts is known as the Bay State because of the several large bays that give its coastline its distinctive shape: Massachusetts Bay and Cape Cod Bay on the state's east coast, and Buzzards Bay to the south.
Massachusetts was initially founded and settled by staunch Puritans in the 17th century and remained a majority-Yankee state for most of its history.
winelib.com /wiki/Massachusetts   (3317 words)

  
 Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Government State Capital Boston Governor Mitt Romney Massachusetts State Motto
Legally, Massachusetts is a commonwealth because the term is contained in the Constitution.
The motto of Massachusetts is attributed to Algernon Sidney, an English soldier and politician.
The Supreme Judicial Court is the highest court in the Commonwealth; it is empowered to advise the Governor and the Legislature on questions of law.
www.netstate.com /states/government/ma_government.htm   (2280 words)

  
 Boston Commonwealth of Massachusetts USA - agimmobilier
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts was the birthplace not only of the American Revolution, but also the cradle of the Industrial Revolution in the United States.
Massachusetts is the only state in the northeast and the only large industrial state to earn this distinction.
The Massachusetts Port Authority Massport is a world-class independent public authority which develops, promotes and manages airports, the seaport and transportation infrastructure to enable Massachusetts and New England to compete successfully in the global marketplace.
www.agimmobilier.com /resource-center/Boston.htm   (799 words)

  
 Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with about six and a half million people, is a predominantly urban state and one of the most densely populated states in the nation.
Massachusetts is famous for its historical landmarks, cultural activities, recreation centers, and institutes of higher education, which enrich the lives of Massachusetts residents and bring tourists to the area.
Massachusetts is often called the "capital of higher education," being home to Harvard University, MIT, Amherst College, Smith College, and over 100 other private and public institutions of higher education.
www.massresources.org /infopages.cfm?informationPageID=4   (316 words)

  
 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
In October, 2001, the plaintiffs commenced an action in the Supreme Judicial Court for the county of Suffolk against the Director of the Office of Campaign and Political Finance (director) and the Secretary of the Commonwealth (Secretary) seeking declaratory and injunctive relief.
Therefore, the question for decision, which the court today avoids, is whether, absent legislation to appropriate passed, in the ordinary course, this court has the power to order an appropriation or to treat the situation as if an appropriation were in place.
Secretary of the Commonwealth, supra at 6-7 (initiative petition establishing excise tax and creating fund to be used for cleanup and control of hazardous waste did not violate art.
law.wustl.edu /statelocal/bates.htm   (2183 words)

  
 CIS: State Symbols
There also may have been some anti-monarchic sentiment in using the word "Commonwealth." The name, which in the eighteenth century was used to mean "republic", can be traced to the second draft of the state Constitution, written by John Adams and accepted by the people in 1780.
The State Seal, adopted by Governor John Hancock and the Council on December 13, 1780 and made official by the General Court on June 4, 1885, is circular and bears a representation of the arms of the Commonwealth encircled with the words, "Sigillum Reipublicae Massachusettensis" (Seal of the Republic of Massachusetts).
Although the Commonwealth is not overly blessed with mineral resources, it is one of the few locations in the world where this usually jet fl material with a brilliant submetallic luster is found.
www.sec.state.ma.us /cis/cismaf/mf1a.htm   (2416 words)

  
 Massachusetts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Massachusetts became a single colony in 1692, the largest in New England, and one where many American institutions and traditions were formed.
Massachusetts is the first state in the union to mandate health insurance for all its citizens.
Massachusetts is also the home to the Basketball Hall of Fame (Springfield), the Volleyball Hall of Fame (Holyoke), and the Cape Cod Baseball League.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Massachusetts   (4557 words)

  
 Obtaining a marriage license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that a marriage license be obtained by the couple planning to be married.
This requirement is applicable to both residents and non-residents of the Commonwealth seeking to be married in the Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts does not require witnesses to be present at your ceremony.
www.deaconministry.com /licensing.htm   (432 words)

  
 Proprietary software--banned in Boston? | CNET News.com
Massachusetts adopts a policy to favor open standards and open-source software in government computing projects.
Massachusetts joins a growing roster of governments that are embracing non-Microsoft software.
Massachusetts has sought the stiffest sanctions against Microsoft among the states that are participating in the antitrust case against the software giant.
news.com.com /Proprietary+...+in+Boston/2100-7344_3-5084442.html   (545 words)

  
 Commonwealth (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Massachusetts is officially named "The Commonwealth of Massachusetts" by its constitution.
The Seal of Pennsylvania does not use the term, but legal processes are in the name of the Commonwealth and it is a traditional official designation used in referring to the state.
In 1776, Pennsylvania's first state constitution referred to it as both "Commonwealth" and "State," a pattern of usage that was perpetuated in the constitutions of 1790, 1838, 1874, and 1968.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Commonwealth_and_State_naming_debate   (400 words)

  
 Convention ... no. 97, commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Committee feel that in making this report, they should not do justice to themselves or to the intelligent and respectable petitioners, if they did not frankly state the reasons on which their conclusion is founded.
It may be said, in reply to this, that it cannot be justly inferred from the silence of the women of Massachusetts, that they do consent to the present limitations of the right of suffrage.
Their whole existence is a stern and living protest against the wrongs they suffer, and they are kept in subjection only by the strong arm of power.
www.assumption.edu /whw/old/Commonwealth_denial.html   (721 words)

  
 CEO Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Commonwealth Employment Opportunities (CEO) is a comprehensive listing of current openings in Massachusetts State government.
This "sunshine disclosure" is intended to ensure that the citizens of our Commonwealth have full confidence in their government and its hiring process.
The disclosure will not be used to exclude any qualified applicant seeking a position within the Executive Branch from receiving full consideration based on the merits of his/her credentials and the requirements of the job.
ceo.hrd.state.ma.us   (497 words)

  
 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Careers: Vault Career & Hiring Profiles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts employee surveys are collected by Vault editors, Vault Gold Surveys provide detailed information on careers and hiring at specific employers.
We provide a free insider career profile on Commonwealth of Massachusetts, based on interviews and surveys of Commonwealth of Massachusetts employees.
Vault.com is not associated or affiliated with Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
www.vault.com /career-company/Commonwealth-of-Massachusetts.html   (433 words)

  
 Magazine & Newspaper Articles
A Massachusetts public or campus library card and a computer with Internet access are your gateway to databases that contain thousands of popular magazines, scholarly journals, encyclopedias, newspapers, newswire services, business directories, investment reports, biographies, health pamphlets, prescription drug information, literature reviews, electronic books and more.
These databases are funded by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the six Massachusetts Regional Library Systems.
Access is permitted from Massachusetts regional member public, K-12 school, academic and special libraries, as well as from anywhere you have Internet access and a Massachusetts library card.
mblc.state.ma.us /books/magazine/index.php   (335 words)

  
 Massachusetts State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song
Massachusetts - Breathtaking bird's eye images of Massachusetts on Windows Live Local.
The white star represents Massachusetts as one of the original thirteen states.
Topography: Image Jagged indented coast around Cape Cod; flatland yields to stony upland pastures near central region and gentle hill country in west; land in west is rocky, sandy and not fertile.
www.50states.com /massachu.htm   (304 words)

  
 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
(3) make a written determination that the interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the commonwealth may expect from the employee, in which case it shall not be a violation for the employee to participate in the particular matter.
This section shall not prohibit a state employee from teaching or performing other related duties in an educational institution of the commonwealth; provided, that such employee does not participate in, or have official responsibility for, the financial management of such educational institution; and provided, further, that such employee is so employed on a part-time basis.
This section shall not prevent the exercise by such employee on behalf of a state, county, or municipal agency of its right to approve the form, sufficiency, or manner of execution of the surety bonds and insurance furnished by the insurance or surety company selected by the bidder to underwrite said insurance and bonds.
www.mapension.com /Rfp/appendices457.htm   (4449 words)

  
 ITS23 Commonwealth of Massachusetts
GSG has been engaged by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to provide systems analysis and design and programming for improvements and expansion of the WRISS interface to a fast track weapon injury system.
The Commonwealth has expressed Awards were limited to 37 companies in the Technical Specialists category and 8 companies in the Staff Augmentation VLO category.
Having been part of the identification and specification of the new IT infrastructure for the Commonwealth, Global Sage Group is uniquely positioned to help the Commonwealth achieve results through cost-effective information management solutions that address the numerous political, economic and technological challenges associated with managing information technology in the public sector.
www.globalsagegroup.com /news&events.htm   (1854 words)

  
 Massachusetts Constitution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the fundamental governing document of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Constitution was the last of the first set of the state constitutions to be written.
The Massachusetts Constitution has four parts: a preamble, a declaration of rights, a description of the framework of government, and articles of amendment.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Massachusetts_Constitution   (459 words)

  
 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
b) Before a commissioner appointed by the governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pursuant to MGL c.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with quitclaim covenants, Unit No. of Condominium created by Master Deed dated and filed on with Registry District of County of the Land Court as Document No. noted on Certificate of Title No.
One of the advantages of obtaining a Probate Court decree of sale is that the property will be sold free of debts of the deceased, costs of administration, legacies and Massachusetts estate taxes, a tax release being a prerequisite for obtaining the decree from the Probate Court.
www.thetitlenet.com /Guidelines.htm   (7845 words)

  
 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services (OCCS) are distributing this letter to all licensed child care centers in the Commonwealth in an effort to inform you about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and steps being taken to address concerns about SARS in child care settings.
All parents were informed about surveillance for possible signs and symptoms of SARS for a 10-day period and what to do if their child becomes ill. This child care provider decided to close the facility for 10 days to avoid the potential for a rolling surveillance period as suspect cases might occur.
With that in mind, we urge Massachusetts child care providers to keep informed about SARS and seek guidance from public health officials and health care providers whenever there is a question about how to proceed.
www2.childcarecircuit.org /SARSFactSheet.htm   (1809 words)

  
 Committee on Acupuncture - Board of Registration in Medicine
On January 22, 1988, the Committee on Acupuncture promulgated regulations governing the practice of acupuncture in Massachusetts, 243 C.M.R. Massachusetts was one of the first states in the country to regulate the safe practice of acupuncture.
These regulations included such topics as the educational and examination requirements for licensure, the grounds for disciplining acupuncturists, the use of acupuncture assistants, continuing acupuncture education, truthful advertising and the safe practice of acupuncture.
In 1998, Massachusetts repealed a law that required a patient to obtain a physician referral prior to seeing an acupuncturist.
www.massmedboard.org /acupuncture   (236 words)

  
 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Jobs: Vault Jobs & Employment Profiles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
With employee surveys, company profiles, job listings, message boards and more, Vault is your complete resource to jobs and employment at Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts employee surveys are collected by Vault editors, Vault Gold Surveys provide detailed information on jobs and employment at specific employers.
Business Outlook: The Commonwealth of MA is budget-driven by the legislature.
www.vault.com /jobs-company/Commonwealth-of-Massachusetts.html   (257 words)

  
 Cover Pages: Massachusetts Supports OASIS OpenDocument in Final Reference Model V3.5.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Commonwealth's ETRM v3.5 identifies a migration plan for agencies that currently use office applications such as MS Office, Lotus Notes, and WordPerfect to "produce documents in proprietary formats," noting that the magnitude of the migration effort to this new open standard is considerable.
The purpose of the meeting was to give feedback to the State of Massachusetts government on the latest draft iteration of their Enterprise Technical Reference Model, specifically the section on document formats.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has announced publication of its final version of the Enterprise Technical Reference Model Version 3.5, which became effective on September 21, 2005.
xml.coverpages.org /ni2005-09-26-a.html   (2502 words)

  
 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Acquire and maintain the necessary equipment and supplies required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Office of Emergency Medical Services to operate a licensed ambulance service.
Employ and train individuals to become competent in the standards set by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Department of Public Health, and the Office of Emergency Medical Services.
The effective date of organization of the corporation shall be the date approved and filed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
www.cummington-ma.gov /SiteAssets/Docs/Highland/ArticlesOfOrg.htm   (1550 words)

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