The MBTA recently announced that the entire Orange Line will be shut down for 30 days starting on August 19 to complete repair work and make safety upgrades. “The Orange Line closure will be used to address a maintenance backlog…
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Everett Native in Miss Massachusetts, USA Pageant
Victoria A. Fabbo, MPH, RDN, LDN, Everett native and former Everett Huskies cheerleader will compete in this Saturday’s 2022 Miss Massachusetts, USA pageant. Fabbo, a registered dietitian, will represent Middlesex County at the event. “I have wanted to be in…
Gov. Baker Announces All COVID Restrictions to Be Lifted May 29
Governor Charlie Baker announced updates to the state’s reopening plan and mask mandate on May 17, days after the CDC announced that masks are no longer required in most situations for those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Massachusetts…
Baker Announces Plan to Eliminate Remote Learning for Elementary Schools by April
Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced that the state has a goal of getting elementary school students back into the classroom full-time by April. “I think we all know that when COVID hit last year, just about this time, teachers,…
New Capacity Restrictions “For Most Industries” Across the State
Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced additional statewide restrictions following the increase in COVID-19 cases after the Thanksgiving holiday and the potential for another increase following the Christmas and New Years’ holidays. Baker said that these restrictions are in addition…
Baker announces new capacity restrictions “for most industries” across the state
New restrictions will affect Encore casino, restaurants in Everett Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced additional statewide restrictions following the increase in COVID-19 cases after the Thanksgiving holiday and the potential for another in-crease following the Christmas and New Years’…
A Step Backwards: Baker Administration Announces Statewide Rollback to Step Three
The Baker administration on Tuesday announced that all Massachusetts cities and towns will roll back to Step Three, Phase One of the state’s reopening plan, effective Sunday, December 13. Following increases in hospitalizations and cases after the Thanksgiving holiday, the…
Baker Proposes Revised FY2021 Budget
Governor Charlie Baker on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 14, made an announcement regarding the Fiscal Year 2021 budget, which has been updated since its initial filing in January to reflect almost $1 billion in additional spending. “This update budget plan reflects…
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…
Remote Learning: Baker Announces Closure of Schools for the Remainder of the School Year
Gov. Charlie Baker confirmed on Tuesday what many knew was probably coming – the closure of schools for the rest of the academic year. In a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Baker announced that all Massachusetts public and private schools will…