The state’s July total unemployment rate is down 1.6 percentage points at 16.1 percent following a revision to the June rate of 17.7 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job…
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Encore initiates new protocols after videos of large hotel parties emerge
Just about everywhere, people are ready to shake the quarantine and let loose this summer, but they’re not going to be able to do that at Encore Boston Harbor anymore. On Monday, Encore Boston Harbor released new protocols for its…
Experience matters: Rep. Ryan turns it on in home stretch
In response to last week’s report regarding a momentum swing in the Second Suffolk District race for his opponent, Rep. Dan Ryan responded by saying he could paraphrase Mark Twain’s ‘The reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated!’ However,…
Chelsea Curves construction look-ahead through September 5
This is a brief overview of construction operations and traffic impacts for the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work, temporary ramp and street closures, and changes to traffic configurations beyond those…
Natick man arrested after stabbing another on Encore gaming floor
State Troopers and Everett Police Officers arrested a Natick man overnight Thursday shortly after he allegedly stabbed another man during an altercation inside Encore Boston Harbor. Troopers and Officers apprehended David Guante, 30, of Natick, at a parking lot across…
News in Brief
AG HEALEY ENDORSES TERRENCE KENNEDY FOR GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL Governor’s Councilor Terrence Kennedy is proud to announce he has received the endorsement of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey in his bid for re-election. The Democratic Primary is Tuesday, September 1st. “I…
Supt. Abeyta hires seven new administrators, furthers more diverse workforce
Seven new school leaders have been hired by Supt. Almi Abeyta this week, with an eye at furthering diversity and inclusion at the top of the ranks in the Chelsea Public Schools – something teachers challenged district leaders on at…
USPS Board of Governors announces bipartisan Election Mail Committee
The United States Postal Service Board of Governors last week announced the establishment of a bipartisan Election Mail Committee that will actively oversee the United States Postal Service’s support of the mail-in voting pro-cess. The committee will be chaired by…
Worcester man charged with human trafficking women at Encore casino
A Worcester man facing charges of human trafficking and kidnapping has been held without bail following a dangerousness hearing, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today. The AG’s Office alleges the defendant trafficked a victim for sex at Encore Casino in Everett and…
Council President Avellaneda endorses Rep. Ryan and Sen. DiDomenico
Earlier this week, Council President Roy Avellaneda endorsed State Representative Dan Ryan’s re-election bid in the Second Suffolk District, which includes the Boston neighborhood of Charlestown and much of Chelsea; as well as State Sen. Sal DiDomenico, for Tuesday’s State…