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Sen. DiDomenico Urges Residents to Respond to the 2020 Census
Sen. Sal DiDomenico put out a call to his constituents and residents across the Commonwealth to respond to the 2020 Census. Wednesday, April 1 was Census Day, a day to raise awareness and promote participation in the 2020 Census. “Now…
For the Record
•Warren-Prescott School Dates: School has been canceled until May 4. •Harvard-Kent School Dates: School has been canceled until May 4. •Construction Due to the public health emergency caused by the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Walsh announced that he is extending…
USS Constitution Museum Launches ‘A Sailor’s Life for Me’ Educational Online Game
On April 1, the USS Constitution Museum launchedA Sailor’s Life for Me(asailorslifeforme.org), a dynamic online game and educator resource that gives people of all ages a chance to step into the shoes of an 1812 sailor. Students, families, and…
Wynn Resorts Seeks $350 Million in Capital Amidst Local, Worldwide Uncertainty
As the COVID-19 pandemic has now hit Wynn Resorts in three locations – Everett, Las Vegas and China – the company announced a private offering on Tuesday to raise $350 million in capital as uncertainty now and in the future…
Marriage Certificate Applications Drop Significantly in March
The numbers of persons filing for intentions to be married has dropped dramatically in the last month, and especially compared to last year, but for those who persist, they are moving rapidly to online requests. The number of people filing…
Easter Holiday Church Schedules
Arlington Street Church, Unitarian Universalist Streaming services and events live on Zoom April 8, Mini-Concert with Chilean Saxophonist Patricia Zárate Pérez – 5:15 p.m. April 9, Zen Writing Practice – 1:00 p.m. April 12, Easter Sunday – 11 a.m. For…
Mass Bankers: Operative Word Is ‘Patience’ with Large Federal Loan Programs
The Massachusetts Bankers Association (MBA) reported varying degrees of success over their membership banks with the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EDIL) – two key parts of the federal CARES Act that look to…
Baker Says More ICU Beds Are Needed; COVID Death Rate in Mass. is Lower than Other States
Gov. Charlie Baker announced good and bad news on Thursday requiring the anticipated surge of COVID-19 cases in the coming 20 days – with the good news being there are ample Acute beds and the state’s death rate from COVID-19…
Baker and Walsh Announce Stricter Measures; New Funds for COVID-19 Relief
As the COVID-19 crisis continues and begins to approach the predicted surge in cases, Governor Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh continue to provide updates to residents and have implemented new measures to prevent further spread of the virus. As…