When the MBTA faced the COVID-19 crisis, the first thing that had to be done was to provide employees with ways to protect themselves, including hand sanitizer. However, in March, that was nearly impossible as there was a run on…
Month: April 2020
On the Front Lines: Panarese Starting to See Good Results
As the patient was wheeled into the ICU Department at CHA Everett last week, she was clinging to health and positive for COVID-19 – struggling to breath. She needed to get on a ventilator quickly, and the medical team rushed…
Abbondanza Ristorante Feeds First Responders
A Little Help: Everett Community Care Fund to Distribute First Checks Thursday
The Everett Community Care Fund will hold its first distribution of funds to 100 families on Thursday – cutting checks to utility companies and phone companies for $200 each to help those most affected by the pandemic. The Fund launched…
College Bound? Class of 2020 Look Past Graduation, Hopeful to Be on Campus in September
Ahmed Alananzeh’s family had been waiting for graduation since coming to America – watching three previous children go through Everett High and all just missing the top spot. This year, Alananzeh and his family were set to enjoy hearing him…
Baker Extends Stay at Home Advisory, Closure Of Non-Essential Businesses until May 18
Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday afternoon extended the stay at home advisory and closure of non-essential businesses until May 18. The original order was set to expire on May 4. Additionally, Baker extended the ban on gatherings of 10 or…
Federal Judge Postpones Exxon Case in Everett, Chelsea
A federal judge in Boston logged a decision on March 23 to postpone the case against ExxonMobil’s Everett terminal until the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) makes a ruling on the facility’s discharge permit. The only problem with that, said…
Community Non-Profits Could Play a Role in Mental Health Restoration for Latino Communities
As the pandemic continues to rage within the communities of Everett, Chelsea and Revere, every day it becomes more apparent how much more the virus impacts communities of color than other racial groups. This is particularly being shown to be…
MassDOT Schedules Tunnel Lighting Maintenance in Ted Williams Tunnel
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that there will be reduced lighting in the Ted Williams Tunnel (TWT) eastbound and westbound in Boston. This essential work began on Sunday, April 26, at 11 p.m., and will continue through…
DiDomenico and McGonagle Announce Virtual Notarization
Senator Sal DiDomenico and Representative Joseph McGonagle recently announced that the Massachusetts Legislature passed legislation to authorize notary publics to perform notary actions using video conferencing during the COVID-19 public health emergency. “My office heard from many constituents on this…