In this post COVID-19 surge world, not all restaurants in East Boston are created equal. On Saturday Mayor Martin Walsh signaled restaurants that have been forced to switch to a take-out or delivery model during the COVID-19 shutdown can slowly…
Month: June 2020
Senator Markey Receives Major Endorsement from the American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Massachusetts last weeknd announced its endorsement of Ed Markey for re-election to the United States Senate. “Senator Ed Markey has been a supporter of public education for decades and has consistently fought for adequate…
Phase Two of State’s Reopening Plan Begins this Week
Phase Two of the state’s reopening plan began on Monday, June 8, after an announcement by Governor Charlie Baker over the weekend. “This terrible virus and the terrible toll that it takes will be with us until there are medical…
The Orient Heights Neighborhood Council Meeting Updates
The Orient Heights Neighborhood Council (OHNC) would like to update the Orient Heights residents as to their summer meeting plans in light of COVID-19 and the MA reopening plan: JUNE – No meeting, explore virtual options. The YMCA is unable…
Jessica Gordon’s Academy of Performing Arts Celebrates 10 years
For the past ten years Jessica Gordon’s Academy of Performing Arts has been a mainstay in the local, regional and national dance world providing dance education for beginner through advanced dancers. Founded by longtime dancer and dance instructor, Jessica (Gordon)…
DCR Re-opens Parking at Constitution Beach Last Thursday after a Flurry of Complaints from Neighbors
Thurston Street resident Jim Rowan walked out of his home last week to run an errand only to find a car had illegally parked and blocked his driveway. Since Constitution Beach was closed to parking since April due to the…
MVES Seeks Volunteers for New Social Engagement Program
Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is seeking volunteers for its new Social Engagement Program to help improve the health and well-being of isolated older adults in the community by providing meaningful social connection—whether it be through regular visits, telephone calls,…
Eastie COVID-19 Updates
East Boston still has the highest COVID-19 infection rate in the City of Boston according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission on Friday, but things seem to be settling down a bit. While more robust…
Joint Statement by SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin Regarding Enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement Monday following the enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act: “We want to thank President Trump for his leadership and commend Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi, and Leader McCarthy for…
New Unemployment Claims Fall by More than 10,000 over the Previous Week
Massachusetts had 27,034 individuals file an initial claim for standard Unemployment Insurance (UI) from May 24 to May 30, a decrease of 10,584 over the previous week. Since March 15, a total of 924,239 initial claims have been filed for…