East Boston se ha convertido en uno de los de lugares más vulnerables al coronavirus. El virus ha infectado a más de mil residentes desde mediados de marzo. El equipo del East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) ha estado en…
Author: John Lynds
Slowing Economy May Impact School Funding, Says Dr. Kelly
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the local and national economy and it seems we won’t be out of the woods anytime soon. As the state scrambles to launch a phased reopening of the Commonwealth’s economy, it’s…
Revere Public Schools Trudging Along with Eyes on the Future
As remote learning has become the norm for Revere Public School (RPS) students and teachers, a fact has turned out that RPS seems to be ahead of the curve and is now planning for the future. “District staff members have…
Blue Line Work to Begin Monday, Shuttle Services to Replace Train Service from Airport to Bowdoin Stations
Beginning on Monday, May 18 the MBTA will fully close down the Blue Line from Airport to Bowdoin stations for 14 days and run shuttle busses instead of train service until May 31. The goal of this is to allow…
Due to COVID-19, Suffolk County Register of Probate Felix Arroyo Hosts Online Fundraiser for Reelection
For years, Suffolk County Register of Probate Felix Arroyo normally hosts a birthday fundraiser in April, but the COVID-19 pandemic has cancelled those plans. However, his son, District 5 Boston City Councilor Rocardo Arroyo has launched an online fundraising effort…
DESE Commissioner Riley Releases New Guidances to Local Schools
Since Governor Baker announced that all Massachusetts schools will remain closed through this academic year, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Commissioner Jeffrey Riley recently released new guidances to school districts, underscoring that student learning will continue, while…
Revere is in the Mix for New High School
At its last board meeting earlier this month the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) voted to authorize inviting the City of Revere to collaborate with the MSBA in conducting a Feasibility Study to build a new high school in the…
Governor Closes Schools for the Rest of the Year
Twenty-four hours after the Mass Teachers Association (MTA) called for public school buildings to remain closed for the rest of the year, Gov. Charlie Baker announced that all public and private schools in Revere and Massachusetts will remain closed amid…
North Suffolk Mental Health Association Adapts to Helping Those in Recovery Amid COVID-19
Last week marked one month in isolation for most of us in East Boston. While this has been a trying time for all, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a possible deadly challenge for those in recovery. During these uncertain times,…
At EBSB, Safety for Staff, Customers Is Always First
East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) Chairman and CEO Richard Gavegnano said each relationship the bank has with employees, customers, and the communities the bank serves matters to him greatly. So as the public health concern surrounding COVID-19 grows the bank…
Schools Focus on Emotional Wellness First, Then Learning
Revere School Superintendent Dianne Kelly said amid this COVID-19 pandemic and everyone’s world turned upside down RPS’s emphasis is on emotional and physical wellness, helping each other, and reducing stress…and then learning. “Parents are communicating to us that they are…
Revere Teachers Association for Revere Relief Efforts
The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has caused hard times in Revere with many parents out of work and finding it harder and harder to pay bills. However, there’s some relief for Revere families thanks to a new GoFundMe campaign…
Massachusetts House Passes Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures
Local renters of apartments and commercial properties are not immune to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many residents rent and many small businesses owners do not own the building that they operate. With so many out of…
Revere Public Schools Ensuring ‘All’ Students Have Remote Learning Access During School Closure
Revere Public School Superintendent Dianne Kelly said this week that RPS is committed to enÂsuring that all students, including students with special needs, have access to remote learning opportuÂnities throughout the school closure. “All teachers and relatÂed service providers will…
State Closes Parking Along Revere Beach
In an effort to better proÂmote social distancing and curb gathering of more than 10 people Gov. Charlie Baker issued an emergency order last Friday requiring all coastal beach reservaÂtion parking areas managed by the Department of ConÂservation and Recreation…
Dr. Kelly provides update on RPS: Talks plans, response and where sudents and teachers go from here
As the likelihood of a return to normal life fades each week as does the likelihood of Revere students returning to school any time soon. On Tuesday Governor Charlie Baker extended the state’s stay-at-home advisory until May 4, roughly a…
City, EBNHC, HYM team up for COVID-19 testing for First Responders at Suffolk Downs on Saturday
A coordinated effort between the City of Boston, the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), local healthcare providers and the owner of Suffolk Downs to test as many of the city’s First Responders for COVID-19 occured Saturday at Suffolk Downs. …
MBTA tweaks reduced service schedule, provides other updates
In an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19, the MBTA announced last week that it would be reducing frequency in service to help facilitate social distancing. However, following Tuesday’s implementation of service reductions that led to crowded trains on…
Revere Public Schools updates breakfast, lunch distribution
In light of the Governor’s request that more people stay home as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, Revere Public School (RPS) Superintendent Dianne Kelly said the schools will be reducing hours for breakfast and lunch distribution sites. “Beginning on Wednesday (today)…
Local funeral Homes adapt to COVID-19 pandemic
While Gov. Charlie Baker listed businesses performing funeral and memorial services as ‘essential’ businesses that can remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic and statewide shutdown of other non-essential businesses, local funeral homes have had to adapt accordingly. With churches closed…