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…
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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,…
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…
Massachusetts National Guard activated for COVID-19 response
On Thursday, March 19, Gov. Charlie Baker activated up to 2,000 Massachusetts National Guard members to assist with the State of Emergency declared on March 10, 2020 as the region continues to respond to the spread of the coronavirus. The…
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…
Obituaries 3-25-2020
Lorraine (Waite) Mullins, Gallo, Swaffield Of Florida, formerly of ChelseaLorraine (Waite) Mullins, Gallo, Swaffield, 84, of Lake Suzy, Fl. formerly of Chelsea. passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2020 at Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte Fl. She was born Sept.16,…
Baker Administration Announces Federal Disaster Declaration approved for COVID-19 Response
In response to Gov. Charlie Baker’s request for federal disaster assistance, the White House and FEMA announced today, March 28, that President Donald Trump has issued a Major Disaster Declaration that will make federal disaster assistance available beyond what was…
Gov. Baker files bill to address to-go alcohol service, MCAS, etc.
Today, Gov. Charlie Baker filed An Act to Further Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and School Districts Resulting from COVID-19, which would provide administrative relief to state and local government entities impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, including modifying local…
EBNHC Offers Advice Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Special to the Independent Community health centers like the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) are among America’s first responders in public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. It is essential that we play a role in educating the community…
Market Basket Launches Senior Shopping Hours to Protect and Serve Older Customers
Special to the Record Beginning today, March 19, Market Basket will initiate senior shopping hours specifically geared to accommodate the needs of our customers 60 and older. Each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 7 a.m. the stores will be open ONLY…