Most employees at Encore Boston Harbor have been out of work since March, and though they are still getting paid, they have a lot of free time on their hands. Instead of killing that time in an unproductive manner, many…
Month: April 2020
Revolutionary Clinics Celebrates 4/20 by Giving Back
Revolutionary Clinics, one of the state’s leading providers of medical marijuana, has designated April 20th as a day of giving. Commonly referred to as 4/20, the day is traditionally cause for celebration in the marijuana community, but in the midst of…
News Briefs
CAPIC Fuel Assistance Update – You May Now Be Eligible! COVID-19 is affecting us all whether it’s our health, household income, our social well-being or a combination of all three. If you are a resident of Chelsea, Winthrop or Revere…
Northeast Metro Tech Closed Through End of Academic Year
Gov. Baker Extends Statewide School Closure Through End of School Year Superintendent David DiBarri announces that, in accordance with a new order from Gov. Charlie Baker and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Northeast Metro Tech will remain closed…
Corona Virus Continued Impact on Chelsea and the Commonwealth
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…
Suffolk County Sheriff Details Containment Measures
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,…
State Announces Distribution of PPE to All Emergency Responders in Massachusetts
Gov. Charlie Baker on April 17 announced the distribution of approximately 200,000 respirator masks for all local law enforcement officers and firefighters to ensure they have the protective equipment during the COVID-19 crisis. These FDA-approved respirator masks will be distributed…
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…
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…
MIAA Will Make Statement on Spring Sports Season by April 24
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) said on its website that it will provide a formal statement regarding the status of the high school spring sports season by April 24. Gov. Charlie Baker announced Tuesday the closing of all schools…