The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of millions of Americans. For resident Krystina Monahan, the shift hasn’t been easy, however; she is using the talent and resources that she has to help healthcare employees who are faced with dwindling…
Month: March 2020
Taking Steps to Stop the Spread of COVID-19: EBNHC Taking the Necessary Steps to Protect Our Community
Special to the Journal As we face the public health crisis of COVID-19, know that Massachusetts is prepared. Our public health departments, world-class healthcare providers and institutions are experts in emergency preparedness and are trained for the possible emergence of…
Town Council Meeting Dominated by COVID-19 Updates
On Tuesday, March 24, Town Council met remotely for its regularly scheduled meeting, where the agenda was dominated by updates about the COVID-19 outbreak. -Moment of Silence The meeting began on a somber note, as Council President Phil Boncore called…
Local Man Dies From COVID-19: First Death Recorded in State from Virus
Special to the Transcript Town Manager Austin Faison, Public Health Director Meredith Hurley Police Chief Terence Delehanty and Fire Chief Paul Flanagan issued the following statement this past weekend following the death from COVID-19 of a local man last Friday:…
Council Looks Beyond Pandemic
While the virtual Town Council meeting on Tuesday, March 24, was understandably dominated by concerns about the COVID-19 coronavirus, members were also able to address normal business items impacting the community. -The Central Business District (CBD) Redesign A resident from…
Funeral Homes Adapting to Life During the 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 accordingly. With churches closed…
The Importance of Social Distancing Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
All signs are pointing to a rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus in the next several weeks and the time now to start practicing social distancing is more urgent than ever. The Town of Winthrop reported Wednesday that there have…
East Boston Savings Bank Announces Assistance During the COVID-19 Crisis
East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) announced assistance for consumers and businesses facing financial adversity due to the economic impact of COVID-19, continued branch accessibility, as well as additional funding for local community organizations. “East Boston Savings Bank has a rich…
Town Council Pulls off First-Ever Remote Meeting on Tuesday Night
On Tuesday, March 24, the Town Council was united virtually in the studio of the Winthrop Community Access Television (WCAT) for the first ever remote meeting in the body’s history. Local governments around the Commonwealth have turned to virtual meetings…
A Message from Elliot Whittier: Adding Delivery Service to Your Business
During the current COVID-19 crisis, many businesses are forced to take a different look at their operations, and some are looking to respond by adding or enhancing delivery services. Indeed, as of this writing, Governor Charlie Baker has instituted a…