On Tuesday, Gov. Charlie Baker filed An Act to Further Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and School Districts Resulting from COVID-19, which would provide administrative relief to state and local government entities impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, including modifying…
Month: March 2020
Bread of Life’s Everett Food Pantry to Remain Closed Until Further Notice
The Bread of Life Food Pantry in Everett will remain closed for the time being to protect workers, volunteers and clients at the pantry. Bread of Life is seeking to maintain a balance between keeping staff, volunteers and patrons safe…
City Leaders Ask Internet, Cable Not to Disconnect for Non-Payment
City leaders have reached out to all cable and Internet providers this week to call on them for a promise not to disconnect any Everett residents for the inability to pay their current bills. In an open letter from Mayor…
U.S. Attorney Andrew E. Lelling Issues Stern Warning Regarding Scams and Other Crimes Related to the Covid-19 Outbreak
The US Attorney for Boston said on March 19 the federal government would prosecute any and all scams related to the pandemic – including treatment scams and investment scams that have popped up recently. “As our communities take extraordinary measures…
House Passes Legislation to Support Workers Affected by the Public Health Emergency
Last week House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Rep. Joseph McGonagle, along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives, passed legislation to waive the one-week waiting period for workers seeking unemployment insurance benefits related to, or resulting from, the…
Banks Will Remain Open: Consumers Strongly Encouraged to Bank Electronically
The Massachusetts Bankers Association announced on Monday that banks throughout the Commonwealth will remain open while keeping their customers and employees safe. According to Gov. Charlie Baker’s order issued earlier today, financial institutions such as banks are considered essential services…
Encore Boston Harbor Donates Food to Local Pantries
With Encore Boston Harbor’s many restaurants and snack bars closed down for at least 30 days, the resort donated 40 pallets of food to local food pantries last weekend. Encore was ordered to shut down all operations by the Massachusetts…
Councilor McLaughlin Calls for Waiving of Meals Taxes for Restaurants
Last Wednesday, Gov. Charlie Baker postponed the payment of all meal’s taxes, sales taxes and room occupancy taxes until June 20, but Councilor Michael McLaughlin has joined a regional group of elected officials calling for the meals taxes, at least,…
The 3-1-1: Taking Phone Calls Has Kept a Lifeline to Residents During Crisis
When the City established its 3-1-1 constituent call center a few years ago, no one could have predicted that it would become a life-line for many in the City struggling to get the correct information, to be comforted and even…
Market Basket Launches Senior Shopping Hours to Protect and Serve Older Customers
Beginning last week on March 19, Market Basket initiated senior shopping hours specifically geared to accommodate the needs of customers 60 and older. Similar measures have also been implemented at the Stop & Shop on the Parkway. Each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday…