Special to the Journal Mayor Thomas M. McGee announces the appointment of Aaron Clausen as Principal Planner effective April 6, 2020. Mr. Clausen comes to Lynn with extensive urban planning experience, having served as Director of Planning and Development for…
Month: April 2020
Baker Extends Stay-At-Home Advisory, Closure of Non-Essential Businesses until May 4
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to develop, Governor Charlie Baker continues to update the public with new announcements. After President Trump over the weekend announced the extension of the federal guidelines for social distancing until April 30, Governor Baker on…
Office of Economic Empowerment Launches Digital Financial Resources Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
The Massachusetts State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment has launched a new digital tool for residents in Massachusetts experiencing financial changes due to the COVID-19 outbreak. With the goal of providing relevant financial education for families, the Office of Economic…
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…
Baker Administration Launches Online Portal for PPE, Volunteers to Support COVID-19 Outbreak
The Baker administration on Sunday announced an online portal where individuals and companies can easily donate or sell personal protective equipment (PPE) and volunteer to support the COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts. This effort will ensure that front line responders get the protective…
Consumers Facing Financial Hardships Due to COVID-19 Urged to Contact Local Bank
The Massachusetts Bankers Association urged consumers who are facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic to contact their financial institution for assistance. Local banks throughout the Commonwealth have pledged to work with their customers – individuals and businesses –…
State Announces Command Center Advisory Board of Medical Experts, Infectious Disease Specialists
On Weds., March 25, the state announced the COVID-19 Advisory Board, a group of medical experts that will support the Response Command Center as the Commonwealth continues to respond to COVID-19. The Response Command Center, under the leadership of Secretary Marylou Sudders and reporting to Governor…
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…
There Are Many Heroes in the Battle Against COVID-19
The current crisis in which we find ourselves has been compared to a war. But instead of an opposing army, our enemy is a novel virus that is 1/900th the width of a human hair and that can be transmitted…
This Will Be a Long Haul
It has become evident to everyone that the effort to hold back COVID-19 is not conducive of either an easy or a quick fix. This is going to be a long and difficult ordeal that will test the fabric of…