The Everett Public Schools will utilize the former Pope John High School building all of this coming school year to create space for socially distancing students, and they may also use closed libraries as well. Supt. Priya Tahiliani said the…
Month: July 2020
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Expansion of Targeted Free COVID-19 Testing Sites
On Monday, the state announced an expansion of its “Stop the Spread” initiative, which provides free COVID-19 testing in targeted communities across the Commonwealth, and also indicated testing was up significantly in the first phase communities – which include Everett…
Pressley Unveils Bipartisan Bill to Help Senior Fraud Victims Recover Financial Losses
Vice Chair of the House Democratic Task Force on Aging and Families Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and House Elder Justice Caucus Co-Chairs Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Peter King (R-NY), along with Reps. John Katko (R-NY), and Elise Stefanik (R-NY), announced bipartisan legislation to help seniors who have…
Upcoming Study to Look at Dedicated Bus Lane on the Mystic/Tobin Bridge
Getting over the Mystic/Tobin Bridge by bus might become even faster if an upcoming study recommends implementing a dedicated bus lane on the bridge after construction work wraps up in 2021 – but surrounding communities like Everett will want to…
Junior Police Academy Brings Youth and Police Together
The Everett Police Department held its annual Junior Police Academy (JPA) on Tuesday, July 21. This year, rather than a week-long session, the department modified the program to hold a single-day session due to COIVD-19. A total of 20 Everett…
Encore Working on New Device to Help Introduce Other Games Safely
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) gave high marks to the opening procedures put in place by Encore Boston Harbor after its first week of operations at the re-opened resort. There were many worries as the resort opened, but many precautions…
DiDomenico Urges Action on Environmental Justice
Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico joined with Environmental Justice (EJ) advocates from across the Commonwealth at a virtual legislative briefing in support of the Environmental Justice Act, a bill he sponsored in partnership with Senator Jamie Eldridge, Representatives Liz Miranda,…
City of Everett Looking to Fill Empty Board Seats
The City of Everett is actively looking for members to fill vacancies on 11 City of Everett Boards. Members of the boards and commissions serve the community on a volunteer basis and provide advice and recommendations to Mayor Carlo DeMaria…
East Boston Savings Bank Opens Three New Branches
East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) has opened new branches in Salem and Woburn and is targeting a late summer opening of EBSB’s third branch in Brookline. “We are very excited to be expanding our footprint within these communities. All these locations coincide…
Carmen’s Union Local 589 of the ATU Endorse State Rep. Joseph McGonagle’s Re-Election Campaign
Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) endorsed State Representative Joe McGonagle’s re-election campaign. “The Carmen’s Union, who represents over 5,900 workers at the MBTA feels very fortunate to have a friend of your stature and…