As an economic incentive, two years ago, Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington) saw to it that $200,000 in state funding went to Concord for farmers markets, local festivals, parades, musical and theatrical performances,
The accomplished mechanic enjoys retelling some of his more unusual stories. In the 1970s, maybe even when he was still in high school, the State Police needed his help, but...
“My style has always been to be what I describe as a ‘backbencher,’” Favorito says. “I'm not usually out front on things. I just do what's good for the community and then