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…
Traditional EHS Graduation Ceremony Paired With Drive-In Graduation Favorites
There was no mistaking that last year’s COVID-19-altered drive-in graduation ceremony was a hit amongst students and families, but tradition is tradition, and this year students and school leaders decided a formal graduation ceremony at Veterans Memorial Stadium is the…
School Committee Votes to Put Out RFP on After-School Services
Safe to say if no one can find the contract, then maybe there isn’t a contract. That being the case, the School Committee denied reconsideration, 0-9, of the For Kids Only (FKO) contract extension, and approved a plan by Supt.…
Everett High Students Stay Virtual in Large Numbers
The overwhelming majority of high school students at Everett High School (EHS) have chosen to stay remote at 75 percent – with less than 100 seniors choosing to come back to the building in person for their last month of…
Nomination Papers Unlock Flurry of Candidates, Changes
All three candidates for mayor have pulled Nomination Papers this week – as Papers officially became available on Monday morning – and some surprises have already emerged, such as Councilor Michael McLaughlin announcing he won’t run for re-election to the…
New Program from CHA, Vinfen Provides Housing Support to Patients in Need
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), an academic community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville and Boston’s metro-north region, has developed an innovative partnership with health and human services organization Vinfen to provide comprehensive housing support to patients in need. The program aims…
RCN, Grande, Wave and enTouch Join the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
RCN, Grande, Wave and enTouch, award-winning providers of high-speed internet, digital TV and phone services across the U.S., have joined the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP) to ensure members of its communities maintain connectivity and have…
Encore Boston Harbor Master Classes Return With June Outdoor Programing
After more than a year hiatus, Encore Boston Harbor’s esteemed Master Classes will resume this June with two courses to be taught on one of the property’s stunning outdoor terraces. •Sunday, June 13: Oyster Shucking and Champagne Tasting – Back by popular demand,…
Downing Urges Massachusetts to Pilot Expanded Guaranteed Income Program
Following early reports of success out of the City of Chelsea’s guaranteed income project, former state senator, clean energy business leader and current gubernatorial candidate Ben Downing today called for Massachusetts to invest in an expanded guaranteed income pilot program,…
DiDomenico and Advocates Hold Briefing on Civil Rights Legislation
Senator Sal DiDomenico recently hosted a legislative briefing alongside his House partners Representatives Joan Meschino (D-Hull) and Adrian Madaro (D-East Boston), regarding new civil rights legislation they have filed: S.996/H.1792, An Act to create access to justice. Civil rights legislation is meant to ensure…
From the Mayor’s Office: Meet the Team: Sylvia Navarro-Olivares
What do you do in the City? “Administrative Assistant to the City Clerk. I started working at the Connolly Center before coming here. I do a little bit of everything that is offered in the City Clerk’s Office. I help…
News in Brief
May is Older American Month In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this time and again in our communities as friends, neighbors, and businesses have found new…