House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo along with his colleagues in the House of Representatives and Senate, passed legislation to waive the one-week waiting period for workers seeking unemployment insurance benefits related to, or resulting from, the COVID-19 pandemic or the…
Month: March 2020
Boston Water and Sewer Commission States Drinking Water Is Fine, Wipes in Pipes a Big Problem
As the region, nation and globe grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, questions and concern have arisen about every aspect of daily life, including such basic matters as household water and sewer services. When it comes to drinking water, an essential…
Massachusetts National Guard Activated for COVID-19 Response
On Thursday, March 19, Gov. Charlie Baker activated up to 2,000 Massachusetts National Guard members to assist with the State of Emergency declared on March 10, 2020 as the region continues to respond to the spread of the coronavirus. The…
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…
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 to other changes. With…
Food Distribution Sites so Far a Success in Eastie
With schools closed, East Boston’s food distribution sites scattered across the neighborhoods have been doing an unbelievable job keeping up with the demand of feeding children and families amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Each day the six sites have been feeding…
Thank Goodness For Dr. Fauci
Watching the daily press briefings of the White House Task Force on the current corona virus crisis, we know we speak for all Americans in being thankful for the calming and professional presence of Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has served…
Thanks for the Memories, Tom
For the past 20 years, there has been no public figure in New England who has been more well-known, and more idolized, than Tom Brady. Regardless of whether you are a football fan, male or female, young or old, everyone…
Guest Op-Ed: Through Every Challenge, Boston Stands Together
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh The coronavirus is a serious public health crisis that is affecting every aspect of life in our city. I know that the changes have been disruptive, and the cancellations have been disappointing. Some working people…
Obituaries 03-25-2020
Loretta Helen Giuffre Of Orient Heights East Boston Loretta Helen (Venturelli) Giuffre of Orient Heights, East Boston passed away on March 19 at the age of 86. The cherished daughter of the late Amedeo and Phelamina (Ciampa) Venturelli, she was…