Although ridership remains low, the MBTA is preparing to significantly ramp up service across all modes as part of Phase 2 of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan. Effective June 21, regular weekday service will operate on the Blue Line; increased weekday…
Month: June 2020
Encore Boston Harbor Could Re-open on June 29; Las Vegas Property Opened Doors Last Thursday
The re-opening of Encore Boston Harbor could come as soon as the end of the month – with a potential date of June 29 now targeted by Gov. Charlie Baker for opening. At the same time, Wynn Resorts opened its…
DiDomenico and Ryan Announce New Law to Preserve Municipal Governance
Senator Sal DiDomenico and Representative Daniel Ryan announced that the Massachusetts State Senate and House of Representatives passed legislation to provide governance and fiscal flexibility for municipalities grappling with public health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation has now…
Speed Patterns on Tobin Begin to Change from April to May
Speed patterns on the Mystic/Tobin Bridge have been universally flipped since the COVID-19 pandemic hit and commuter congestion dried up, with lower speeds during the day and higher speeds during the afternoons and nights. Speeding has been a problem statewide…
Young Democrats of Massachusetts Hold Annual Convention
The Young Democrats of Massachusetts held its Annual Convention virtually to organize, elect officers, and hear from prominent guest speakers and elected officials. “It was energizing and motivating to see so many people participating in chapter and caucus elections yesterday,”…
Northeast Voke Holds Socially Distanced Graduation Last Week
Superintendent David DiBarri and Principal Carla Scuzzarella are pleased to announce the graduation of 286 students from Northeast Metro Tech. “We could not be more proud to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of the Class of 2020,” Superintendent DiBarri said. “During…
Kiwanis Club Is Helping out with Chelsea Coronavirus Response
The Chelsea Kiwanis Club may be small in numbers, but it is always big in its efforts in helping out Chelsea, especially now. The organization, led by President Sylvia Ramirez, has been donating $1,000 per month to the Chelsea Coronavirus…
HarborCOV Awarded Cummings Foundation Grant for Chelsea Nonprofit
HarborCOV is one of 130 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 to $500,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $20 Million Grant Program. The Chelsea-based organization was chosen from a total of 738 applicants during a competitive review process. HarborCOV provides…
Police Briefs 06-11-2020
Brandished Toy Gun On June 5, at 10:45 a.m. officers responded to a call to a business at 306 Broadway for a report of a man brandishing a firearm inside the store. Officers were given a description of the individual who was walking…
“Defund” the Police? Not so Fast
Racism, from subtle to overt, has existed at every level of American society since our nation’s inception. It was embedded in our Constitution by our Founding Fathers, many of whom were slave owners, who declared that slaves should be counted…