MA: COVID-19 Deaths Hit Single Day High

MA: COVID-19 Deaths Hit Single Day High

COVID-19 deaths hit single day high; Cities mandate masks BOSTON (AP) — The number of COVID-19-related deaths in Massachusetts surged by 252 on Wednesday, the state’s single highest daily death total since the start of the pandemic. The increase brought the number of...
Scituate: Marinas in Town to Open on May 15th

Scituate: Marinas in Town to Open on May 15th

Scituate Town Administrator Jim Boudreau says based on state guidelines, the town will be able to open marinas for recreational boating on May 15th. “Only persons from the same households should be together on a boat at one time,” said Boudreau. “No gathering or...
MA: Gov. Baker Extends Stay-at-Home Advisory

MA: Gov. Baker Extends Stay-at-Home Advisory

Stay-at-home advisory extended; deaths at veterans home rise. BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker is extending the state’s stay-at-home advisory until May 18 as Massachusetts continues to battle the spread of the coronavirus. Baker said Tuesday that all nonessential...
Kingston: Selectman Resigns from Position on the Board

Kingston: Selectman Resigns from Position on the Board

Kingston Selectman Tammy Murray announced her resignation from the Board. Murray posted a statement from her Facebook account over the weekend, saying in part that while she did not want to disappoint all of the people who voted for her, but the level of “immaturity...
Weymouth: Mayor Presents Draft Budget for FY 2021

Weymouth: Mayor Presents Draft Budget for FY 2021

In Weymouth, Mayor Robert Hedlund presented a draft budget for FY 2021. Hedlund presented the $177,573,130 budget to the Town Council via a Zoom meeting. He says the budget is in preparation of significant declines in state and local revenue. “This budget that we’re...
MA: Gov. Baker Considers Extending State Emergency

MA: Gov. Baker Considers Extending State Emergency

Gov. Baker Considers Extending State Emergency BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said he’s weighing whether to extend the state of emergency beyond May 4 to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. Whether to reopen schools is also part of that...