Mayor Carlo DeMaria took enhanced measures on Tuesday evening to continue to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, instituting a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew daily until April 20, while also shutting down all construction activity and any unnecessary gatherings…
Month: April 2020
Baker Announces Community Tracing Collaborative and Relief Fund
As the COVID-19 crisis continues and begins to approach the predicted surge in cases, Governor Charlie Baker continues to provide nearly daily updates to residents. As of Monday, April 6, Massachusetts, had 13,837 cases of COVID-19. Governor Baker said that…
Regional Effort Identifies Hotel for Potential COVID-19 Recovery Beds
Mayor Carlo DeMaria said the City has begun looking at all public building assets that could possibly be used for shelters and quarantine locations, and that immediately they have entered into an agreement with Revere and Chelsea to use a…
Mayor, Youth Leaders Agree to Challenge Young People to Stay Home
In a unique move to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Mayor Carlo DeMaria has agreed to dance. In return, Everett High Class President Ashley Yebba and other high school athletes and leaders will challenge their peers to stay…
Wynn Resorts Seeks $350 Million in Capital Amidst Local, Worldwide Uncertainty Mass Gaming Votes to Keep Casinos Closed until May 4
As the COVID-19 pandemic has now hit Wynn Resorts in three locations – Everett, Las Vegas and China – the company announced a private offering on Tuesday to raise $350 million in capital as uncertainty now and in the future…
Exelon Donates $7,500 to Bread of Life Food Pantry
Exelon Generation, owner of the Everett LNG Facility and Mystic Generating Station, donated $7,500 to Bread of Life. Bread of Life has ramped up efforts to feed those less fortunate in Everett and surrounding communities during the pandemic. In fact,…
Traffic Impacts for Railroad Crossing Work in Everett
The MBTA is building a new, fully accessible Chelsea Commuter Rail station next to the final SL3 stop in Chelsea (behind Market Basket, Everett Avenue). When complete, the new station will connect the Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Lines to the SL3.…
Cataldo Ambulance Sees Drop in Overall Calls, but More Potential COVID-19 Patients
When Cataldo Ambulance responds to a call in any of its 18 communities – which include Chelsea, Everett and Revere – no matter what the issue is everyone being treated has to be considered a possible COVID-19 patient. When responding…
House Passes Legislation to Prevent Residential and Commercial Evictions and Foreclosures
On April 2, House Speaker Bob DeLeo and Rep. Joseph McGonagle, along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives, passed legislation to set a moratorium on most residential and commercial evictions and residential foreclosures during the COVID-19 State of…
First Responders in Everett Taking Each Call with Care and Precaution
Firefighters and police officers in Everett are taking every call as if it could be an opportunity to be exposed to the COVID-19 virus, using extreme caution and protective measures as they prepare for the spike in cases this month.…