Special To The Journal Though the City Council unanimously approved her motion seeking a walking path for residents near the construction sites on Ocean Avenue, Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is disappointed that no action has been taken on the…
Month: May 2020
The Keefes on Cooking: Council President Presents Meals to Firefighters
What’s cooking in City Council President Patrick Keefe’s kitchen? It’s a live cooking show called “Cooking With The Keefes†starring President Keefe, his wife, Jennifer, and their daughter, Adrianna, who is an avid baker and pastry chef. Their son, Patrick…
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…
Over the Flattened Curve?CHA Everett Doctors Hoping the Slowdown Continues
On the weekly Boston-area hospital network calendar, the color-code for CHA Everett has been bright red for weeks – meaning they have been jam-packed with patients seeking treatment for COVID-19. For the last several days, that color-code has moved down…
The Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) in Partnership with NECN Presents: ‘One Night Live’ a Virtual Telethon to Benefit the Restaurant Strong Fund
The Massachusetts Restaurant Association in association with NECN will be presenting “One Night Live,†a live streaming telethon on Sunday, May 17th, 2020 from 7 – 9 p.m. to benefit The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund. The show will…
Banking Relationships Were Important in Getting Federal Loans
Finding success in the federal Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) from the Small Business Administration (SBA) seemingly had a lot to do with where businesses were located, and the relationship they had with their bank – particularly a bank more tied…
Rep. Kennedy Joins Chelsea City Councillor Garcia to Deliver Mother’s Day Gifts to COVID-19 Patients
Chelsea City Councillor Judith Garcia delivered Mother’s Day gifts and hot breakfasts and lunches Sunday to COVID-19 patients being quarantined at the Quality Inn Hotel in Revere. Congressman Joe Kennedy III and his wife, Lauren Kennedy, joined Garcia at the…
Construction Update: Tobin Curves Project: Construction Look-Ahead: Through May 16, 2020
Route 1 Traffic Impacts •Conditions on Route 1 will be as follows: *ROUTE 1 NORTHBOUND: Approaching the Tobin Bridge from Boston, the work zone begins in the left lane. 2 of 3 travel lanes will be open during daytime hours…
Despite Empty Roads, State’s Traffic Fatality Rate Doubled in April, MassDOT Says
By Lauren Bennett With COVID-19 causing less traffic on roads across the Commonwealth, speeding and traffic fatalities have increased over the past month, MassDOT said on Monday in an online press conference. Gov. Charlie Baker has routinely addressed residents and…
New Unemployment Claims Decline for the Fifth Week
Massachusetts had 55,223 individuals file an initial claim for standard Unemployment Insurance (UI) from April 26 to May 2, the fifth consecutive week of fewer initial claims filing over the previous week. Since March 15, a total of 777,232 initial…
More than 2.5 Million Residents in Massachusetts Got Stimulus Payments
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today released updated state-by-state figures for Economic Impact Payments, with approximately 130 million individuals receiving payments worth more than $200 billion in the program’s first four weeks. “We are working hard to…
More than 50 Filmed-In-MA Movies & Tv Series Available
As the COVID-19 public health emergency continues, many people staying home are looking for more films and TV shows to watch on the streaming services they subscribe to. Many are also looking for ways to connect virtually to our local…
State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division Pays out $5.5 Million in Claims During COVID-19 Pandemic
As COVID-19 has forced millions to work remotely, businesses and government agencies have also had to adjust to these unprecedented times. The Massachusetts Unclaimed Property Division (UCP), however, was uniquely positioned to remote work without disrupting the customer experience and…
High School Seniors Unsure About Their Future Should Consider a Career in Court Reporting
Are you a high school senior not sure about taking the college path for your future? Or, are you interested in learning a new skill set? Maybe you’re just ready to explore a new career choice. Now could be the…
Amtrak to Return Acela Service
Beginning June 1, Amtrak is restoring Acela service on the Northeast Corridor on a modified schedule in response to anticipated increased demand. Modified service will include the restoration of three weekday Acela roundtrips. Northeast Regional frequencies will also be increased from eight to 10 roundtrips.…
RMV Cautions Customers to Be Aware of Unofficial Third-Party Websites: Customers Are Encouraged to Use Only Mass.Gov/RMV for Online RMV Services
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is cautioning customers to use only Mass.Gov/RMV when they are trying to renew a license or registration or process any business transactions online. Customers may inadvertently come across unofficial third-party websites or “mimic sites†that…
Revere Students Earn Academic Honors
Malden Catholic High School Releases Honor Roll Students from Revere – Winter 2020 Malden Catholic High School students have completed the coursework for the third quarter for the 2019-20 academic year. Malden Catholic divides honors into three levels: Headmaster’s List,…
Police Briefs 05-13-2020
Weekly Crime Report Sunday, May 3 0358: Domestic disturbance on Beach St. The officer restored the peace. 0448: Noise disturbance on Beach St. The officer restored the peace. 0620: Domestic disturbance on Revere Beach Parkway The officer spoke to the…
A Newfound Respect For Teachers
The closing of schools across the country for the remainder of the school year because of the coronavirus has presented many challenges for educators and parents alike. School districts have been experimenting with the implementation of on-line classes in their…
