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.…
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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…
City of Everett Creates Virtual Art Gallery
Mayor Carlo DeMaria, the Everett Cultural Council and the City of Everett are proud to announce a virtual art gallery. This is the second installation of art from local and regional artists that was scheduled to be on display at Everett City Hall…
State, Non-Profit to Deploy 1,000 Case Workers to Trace Contacts of COVID-19 Patients
Working with a non-profit partner, Gov. Charlie Baker late last week called for 1,000 case workers to deploy throughout the state to track the people who had been in contact with patients who are positive for the COVID-19 virus. In…
Gov. Baker Says More ICU Beds Are Needed; COVID Death Rate in Mass. Is Lower than Other States
Gov. Charlie Baker announced good and bad news on Thursday requiring the anticipated surge of COVID-19 cases in the coming 20 days – with the good news being there are ample Acute beds and the state’s death rate from COVID-19…
DeMaria Offers Virtual Exercise Show for Residents
Mayor Carlo DeMaria has ordered Everett residents to stay at home for the next two weeks. As part of Mayor DeMaria’s outreach during this time period, Mayor DeMaria and the City of Everett has launched a virtual exercise show for…
House Passes Legislation to Address Challenges Faced by School Systems and Vulnerable Residents
On April 2, House Speaker Bob DeLeo and Rep. Joseph McGonagle, along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives, passed legislation to provide support to school systems and those persons experiencing homelessness, and to prevent the shut-off of essential…
City Launches Code Red Outreach Campaign
During this time of crisis, now more than ever residents need the most up to date information available. As part of the City of Everett’s outreach efforts, Mayor Carlo DeMaria is asking all residents to enroll in the City’s Code…
DiDomenico, McGonagle Announce Legislation Providing Immediate Relief to Municipalities During COVID-19 Crisis
Senator Sal DiDomenico and Rep. Joe McGonagle announced that the House and Senate passed a bill to provide necessary relief to municipalities, taxpayers, restaurants, and state authorities impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and State of Emergency declaration. The bipartisan legislation…
Trial Court Launches Help Line to Assist Court Users
The Trial Court announced this week the establishment of a Help Line that began on April 2 that the public can call to ask general questions about their civil and criminal cases and help them navigate the court system while the…