Author: Journal Staff
McGee Announces Closure of all Public Buildings
Special to the Journal Lynn Mayor Thomas McGee released the following statement this week: Mayor Thomas McGee is announcing that out of an abundance of caution, essential city services from Lynn City Hall, the Department of Public Works and the…
House Passes Legislation to Support Workers Affected by the Public Health Emergency
Last week House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Rep. Joseph McGonagle, along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives, passed legislation to waive the one-week waiting period for workers seeking unemployment insurance benefits related to, or resulting from, the…
April 15 Becomes July 15 for Tax Day: Treasury, IRS Extend Filing Deadline and Federal Tax Payments
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced March 21 that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15 to July 15. Taxpayers can also defer federal income tax payments due on April 15 to…
MassBay Student Athlete Signs With Benedictine University Mesa
MassBay Community College is pleased to announce Men’s Basketball forward, and general studies major, Javaris Hill of Lynn, will transfer to Benedictine University Mesa in Mesa, AZ and has signed to play with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)…
East Boston Savings Bank Announces Assistance During COVID-19 Crisis
East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) announced assistance for consumers and businesses facing financial adversity due to the economic impact of COVID-19, continued branch accessibility, as well as additional funding for local community organizations. “East Boston Savings Bank has a rich…
Baker Announces Stay at Home Advisory; Requires All Non Essential Businesses to Close
By Lauren Bennett On Monday and Tuesday, Governor Charlie Baker provided updates to the public regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. After several states have issued what they call “shelter in place” or “stay at home” orders, Governor Baker directed the…
Courts Continue Emergency-Only Operations
The Massachusetts Trial Courts will remain closed to the public except for emergency matters, after more than a week of closure already. Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday issued an order minimizing non-essential activities outside of home for effect on Tuesday,…
Banks Will Remain Open: Consumers Strongly Encouraged to Bank Electronically
The Massachusetts Bankers Association announced on Monday that banks throughout the Commonwealth will remain open while keeping their customers and employees safe. According to Gov. Charlie Baker’s order issued earlier today, financial institutions such as banks are considered essential services…
Thank Goodness For Dr. Fauci
Watching the daily press briefings of the White House Task Force on the current corona virus crisis, we know we speak for all Americans in being thankful for the calming and professional presence of Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has served…