After calling up the National Guard on Friday, Aug. 28, for up to 1,000 Guardsman to potentially help municipal leaders, Gov. Charlie Baker deactivated the National Guard on Monday. Baker said National Guard members were there to assist municipalities until…
Author: Seth Daniel
Vassallo Coordinates New Route to My Brother’s Table in Lynn
Estimates show that in Greater Boston, some 40 percent of the food produced is wasted, but not if Vinny Vassallo can help it. Vassallo, an Everett native, is the lead trainer and coordinator for the Lovin’ Spoonfuls’ newest, and eighth…
Encore Re-Opens Doors With No Issues
The sounds of Frank Sinatra music or sultry Peggy Lee tunes in the Encore Boston Harbor resort had been off since March until this past week – as employees began to return for training in the run up to last…
Going on a Vacation? Pack Your Bags, Set the GPS…and Get a COVID Test
Travelling this summer will be awkward at best, but a breath of fresh air on a much-needed getaway for residents who have been under long quarantines will also be necessary – awkward or not. But it won’t come without proof…
Research Sample Company Looking for COVID-19 Blood Samples
A biological specimen company is calling out to all those who have COVID-19 or have recovered from the virus to donate blood immediately to help wage a scientific war on beating the virus. Biological Specialty Company (BSC) typically collects samples…
Housing Court Standing Orders Will Bar New Eviction Cases Through April 21
Though it is an unintended consequence of the state court system trying to promote social distancing and health, there will also be an added protection for tenants affected by the COVID-19 response who are in fear of being evicted from…
Lottery Sales Down Nearly 30 Percent Since Beginning of March
State Lottery officials reported this week sales have dropped off steeply on lottery products across the board, and if that drop continues, it could have a major effect on Local Aid payments to cities and towns this year. That news…
Researchers at the South End’s NEIDL Have Started Working to Find COVID-19 Treatments
One researcher at Boston University’s National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratory (NEIDL) in the South End of Boston has received samples of the COVID-19 virus late last week, and has permission to begin working to find a treatment for those with…
TPS Holders, Salvadoreans, Haitians Are Watching California Case Closely
For Revere’s Karla Morales-Villalobos and her family, the fate of what they call home – which is the Revere, Everett and East Boston communities – hangs in the balance of a court case taking place right now in California. And…
Encore Boston Harbor to Open at 10 a.m. June 23
Don’t expect a long program ahead of the Encore Boston Harbor ribbon cutting on Sunday morning, June 23, but expect the City of Everett and the company to get things moving and get the doors open. Encore will open officially…