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…
Author: Journal Staff
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…
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…
Navs Welcome Back Brickman, Sign North Andover Native Mcelroy
The North Shore Navigators turned to the nearby Merrimack Valley for the two newest members of their 2020 roster, signing one of the best power hitters in franchise history and a more recent high school standout. Dayton first baseman Alex…
U.S. Attorney Urges Health Care Sector to Report Fraud Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
As part of the comprehensive federal response to the COVID-19 outbreak, United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling is urging leadership at Massachusetts hospitals to report individuals and companies that may be engaged in wrongdoing related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In…
Once Again, Mass. Is Showing the Way
With the launch this past week of of the COVID-19 Community Tracing Collaborative (CTC) to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus in Massachusetts, our state once again is taking a leading role at this critical time for our nation. Massachusetts…
Letters to the Editor
Continue to support our local businesses Open Letter to the Greater Lynn Community: Hello, The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting all of us in unique ways. From restaurants to banks, construction companies to schools and community organizations, business owners to employees. …
Jordan Avery Ready to Move Forward at Mass. Green Retail Cannabis Store
Special To The Journal A judge has dismissed a lawsuit the town of Saugus filed last year in an effort to block a cannabis retail store from opening in Lynn near the Saugus town line. The dismissal will allow Massachusetts…