A new sports betting bill has been filed in the State House within the last two weeks, and it comes just as Wynn Resorts – parent of Encore Boston Harbor in Everett – has ramped up efforts to launch its…
Author: Seth Daniel
Super Sunday: No Super Bowl Team, No Problem
The New England Patriots might not be front and center this year, and maybe our quarterback is wintering in Florida this time around, but Boston still ranks as the third best city for football fans this season, according to the…
St. Anthony’s of Everett Keeps in-person Learning at Forefront this Year
Counting one’s blessings is a daily exercise at St. Anthony’s School of Everett, but never did the school community think one of those counted blessings would be actually going to school in person. However, that has been the case as…
Baker Deactivates the National Guard After a Few Days
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…
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…