Special to the Journal The Lynn Public Health Department has confirmed that as of today, the number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases has risen to 1,173, 114 have recovered, and 28 Lynn residents have died. Governor Baker announced that all…
Month: April 2020
Legislature Passes Legal Protections for Health Care Worker Responding to COVID-19
The Massachusetts House of Representatives and State Senate passed legislation to shield those providing critical health care services from legal liability for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. “Our action today will protect our health care workers and health care…
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ma Commits $107,000 for COVID-19 Community Relief
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) recently announced its latest relief efforts to support nonprofits affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, including more than $107,000 to support organizations on the Northshore. Support includes: • $50,000 to the COVID-19 Relief…
Councillor-At-Large Lapierre Offers Multiple Perspectives on School Closing Decision
Councillor-at-Large Brian LaPierre is a parent, a former Lynn schoolteacher, and the director of organization at the American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts. His wife, Kelly LaPierre, is an eighth-grade civics teacher at Pickering Middle School. While “disappointed” by the news,…
State, National Guard Work Together to Award over $40,000 in Bonuses to Service Members During COVID-19 Crisis
In 2019, the Office of the State Treasurer Veterans’ Bonus Division launched an online application for the Massachusetts Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Welcome Home Bonus. Massachusetts service members and Veterans are now able to apply online, streamlining the application…
Sheriff Details Containment Measures at Jail Facilities
With the inevitable arrival of the first cases of COVID-19 to its facilities, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department has engaged in a rigorous containment and spread-prevention strategy aimed at limiting the effect of the global pandemic within its facilities. Presently,…
Kennedy Officially on September Ballot for U.S. Senate
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin’s office confirmed April 15 that Congressman Joe Kennedy III will appear on the ballot for U.S. Senate in September. After months of collecting signatures across the Commonwealth, the Kennedy for MA campaign received final…
U-M Student Sarma Rides Smarts and School Pride to Jeopardy! College Championship
He is one of the biggest stars to come out of the University of Minnesota since Kevin McHale. And while McHale, the Hall of Fame Boston Celtics forward, performed his feats of greatness on the famed parquet at the Boston…
Baker Outlines Ongoing Steps to Address Homelessness; Announces New Childcare Actions
The Baker-Polito Administration on April 17 outlined its ongoing comprehensive strategy to address homelessness during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Administration also announced additional support for foster families and a new emergency order authorizing the creation of emergency childcare sites. •Comprehensive…
State Announces CARES Act Benefits for Self-employed, Gig Economy Workers
The state announced today that Massachusetts residents who are not eligible for regular unemployment benefits can now apply online for the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program – more than one week ahead of the original schedule that predicted an…