Today's poll: Will Gov. Deval Patrick's proposal to create new gun-related crimes help curb the tide of youth violence?
05.092011 | AMHERST - A student at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst skateboards across campus Monday.The Forecast
ABC40 / FOX 6 meteorologist Dan Brown reminds us that the long days are here to stay: "On Wednesday the sun will set at 8:00 pm! And it wont set before 8:00 pm again until August 10th."
And if you're an early riser, you get to enjoy the light at both ends of the day. By 6:30 the sun's so high it feels like mid-morning.
More great weather today, with a high in the mid-60s, the National Weather Service predicts. Looks like more of the same tomorrow, too.
Today's Poll
Gov. Deval Patrick has said that addressing the problem of youth violence is a priority for his second term.
On Monday, he announced a bill intended to tighten existing gun laws. The Associated Press reports:
The bill would also create three new gun-related crimes — assault and battery with a firearm, assault with a firearm, and a "felon in possession" law that matches existing federal law.
What do you think -- will creating new gun-related crimes help curb the tide of youth violence? Vote in our poll, and check back tomorrow for the results.
Monday's results: Yesterday, we asked, "Are high gas prices influencing your summer travel plans?" 18 people voted. 77.78% said, "yes," and 22.22% said "no."
Monday's Top 5
The top 5 headlines on MassLive.com on May 9 were:- 2011 Hampshire Regional prom [photo gallery]
- 2011 Central High School Junior prom [photo gallery]
- 30th annual Pride March in Northampton, Ma. May 7, 2011 [photo gallery]
- Valley Food Championship Pizza Playoffs: Help us pick which restaurants to review
- Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers exit without grace or class
Quote of the Day
“I don’t ever want to hear from another landlord again.”
— Shime Bilal, whose family will be moving into a duplex built by Habitat for Humanity. Read Jack Flynn's story here.