A Little Help: Everett Community Care Fund to Distribute First Checks Thursday
The Everett Community Care Fund will hold its first distribution of funds to 100 families on Thursday – cutting checks to utility companies and phone companies for $200 each to help those most affected by the pandemic. The Fund launched…
College Bound? Class of 2020 Look Past Graduation, Hopeful to Be on Campus in September
Ahmed Alananzeh’s family had been waiting for graduation since coming to America – watching three previous children go through Everett High and all just missing the top spot. This year, Alananzeh and his family were set to enjoy hearing him…
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…
Federal Judge Postpones Exxon Case in Everett, Chelsea
A federal judge in Boston logged a decision on March 23 to postpone the case against ExxonMobil’s Everett terminal until the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) makes a ruling on the facility’s discharge permit. The only problem with that, said…
Community Non-Profits Could Play a Role in Mental Health Restoration for Latino Communities
As the pandemic continues to rage within the communities of Everett, Chelsea and Revere, every day it becomes more apparent how much more the virus impacts communities of color than other racial groups. This is particularly being shown to be…
MassDOT Schedules Tunnel Lighting Maintenance in Ted Williams Tunnel
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that there will be reduced lighting in the Ted Williams Tunnel (TWT) eastbound and westbound in Boston. This essential work began on Sunday, April 26, at 11 p.m., and will continue through…
DiDomenico and McGonagle Announce Virtual Notarization
Senator Sal DiDomenico and Representative Joseph McGonagle recently announced that the Massachusetts Legislature passed legislation to authorize notary publics to perform notary actions using video conferencing during the COVID-19 public health emergency. “My office heard from many constituents on this…
Initial Online ZBA Meeting Features Lots of Participation, First Official Vote
It didn’t come without some hiccups, but the first Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting was deemed a success last Tuesday night, April 21, with the City’s first official online approval of a project taking place. The ZBA had a…
CHA Launches COVID-19 Testing for Everett Residents at Malden Care Center
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) on Tuesday afternoon announced that, beginning Wednesday, April 29, COVID-19 testing will be available to existing CHA patients and members of the community via a stand-alone testing center at the CHA Malden Care Center (195 Canal…
Online Schooling Plan Being Worked Out This Week; School Meal Site Back in Service
The Everett Public Schools (EPS) has been working diligently this week to work towards unveiling a full distance learning plan for the district to finish out the current school term, and said they hope to have that plan available by…
Charlestown Company Offers Online Ordering of Produce and Specialty Foods for Next-Day Pickup
Consumers can now order a self-described “chef’s selection” of fresh fruit, vegetables and specialty food online for next-day pickup from a Charlestown-based company. Located at 18 Bunker Hill Industrial Park, Costa Fruit & Produce is offering its selection of the…