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…
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Standard Setter: Gurska earns All-American honors for new college program
There are few honors in collegiate sports more prestigious or sought-after than All-American. It means you’ve been selected the best of the best among all athletes in the country for a particular season. Like Heisman Trophy winner, “All-American” is a…
Salvatore DiDomenico passes at the age of 81
Father of Sen. Sal DiDomenico, always by his son’s side There were few places and few events in the adventures that come along with being a state senator that Salvatore DiDomenico didn’t attend with his son, Sen. Sal DiDomenico, and his family.…
Legislature passes bills to help local government, restaurants
Rep. Ryan commends leaders for getting bills passed quickly The State Legislature passed several pieces of legislation over the past few days that focus on helping local businesses like restaurants by allowing liquor license holders to sell beer and wine…
State bridge and highway work continues amidst COVID-19 response
State construction projects like the North Washington Street Bridge will continue, state officials said on Monday, despite the shutdown of many other construction projects throughout the city. Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack said in a virtual meeting on Monday, March 23,…
City beginning to look for spaces to quarantine potential surge of cases
The City and its partners are beginning to look for spaces where large amounts of COVID-19 patients could potentially be quarantined if the surge that is expected does materialize. City Manager Tom Ambrosino all options are on the table and…
Mask the Problem Collaborative sewing class gets busy making safety masks
When sewing instructor Beatriz Marquina set up a pilot program in November at the Chelsea Collaborative to teach day laborers sewing skills, she and those at the Collaborative had no idea the program would turn into an effort to help…
Cases surge: Chelsea leaders plea for social distancing
Chelsea City Manager Tom Ambrosino reported that confirmed cases in Chelsea have grown quickly to 17 cases, with many more likely being monitored who had contact with those folks. That comes only one week after the City confirmed three cases,…
EBNHC taking the necessary steps to protect our community
As we face the public health crisis of COVID-19, know that Massachusetts is prepared. Our public health departments, world-class healthcare providers and institutions are experts in emergency preparedness and are trained for the possible emergence of diseases like this. The…
House passes legislation to support workers effected by the public health emergency
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…