The City of Everett and Mayor Carlo DeMaria announced this week that they have hired Monica Ford to be the new treasurer/collector for the City. Ford comes to Everett from the Town of Winthrop, where she lives and also has…
Author: Seth Daniel
Uncertain Unemployment: New Claims Face Uncertainty, Inconsistency, and No Answers
Those filing new unemployment claims with the state Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are facing great inconsistencies with their regular payment and the extra $600 promised from the federal government as part of the CARES Act – and getting through…
As COVID-19 Care Continues, Legal Questions Arise in the ER: Hospital Rejoices in Successfully Bringing 1 Person off Ventilator and into Good Health
The intensity of the surge of COVID-19 patients hasn’t let up at CHA Everett over the last two weeks, but new challenges have emerged as the face of critical patients gets older and legal questions arise more often about their…
Research Sample Company Looking for COVID-19 Blood Samples: The Time Is Now to Help Scientists Find Vaccines, Treatments
A biological specimen company is calling out to all those who have COVID-19 or have recovered from the virus to donate blood immediately to help wage a scientific war on beating the virus. Biological Specialty Company (BSC) typically collects samples…
Hospital Is Full: CHA Everett Doctor Tells America ‘It Just Happened All at Once’
A young attending physician at the CHA Everett hospital on Monday gave a peek to the entire country as to what’s happening in the city’s local hospital, and it was shocking and difficult news. Dr. Erin Beaumont is an attending…
—— Housing Court Standing Orders Will Bar New Eviction Cases Through April 21 ——
Though it is an unintended consequence of the state court system trying to promote social distancing and health, there will also be an added protection for tenants affected by the COVID-19 response who are in fear of being evicted from…
A Time to Recall: Teacher Calls on Students to Keep a Diary of Time Spent Out of School
When Winthrop resident Neil Plotnick and his fellow Everett High teachers left school on Thursday afternoon, March 12, they had no idea they wouldn’t be coming back for more than a month – as they were the first school district…
Artists from Several Communities to Organize in Chelsea This Month
When Karyn Alzayer of Integral Arts Everett and Mimi Graney of Chelsea Prospers began reaching out to their artist communities in Everett and Chelsea – they soon found that there was a need in the region to connect artists in…
Baker Says Key to Virus Response Is Being Ready
Gov. Charlie Baker said on Monday that the state is preparing for any major outbreaks of the coronavirus, and will have the ability to test in health care facilities across the state. “We’ve obviously been working this issue for over…
Cranberries: Authentically American Treat on the Turkey Table Since 1621
It’s the only red thing on the table at Thanksgiving, but the superfruit that is authentically American has a lot more going for it than it’s bright red color on Thanksgiving. Cranberries are a great resource for New England, and…