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Local housing authorities closing offices, but still providing services
By David Mclellan | April 2, 2020
The state has advised all public and private housing authorities to alter operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, suspending all pending non-essential evictions and filing of non-essential evictions. While offices for housing authorities have closed across the state, many are still providing services over the phone or by mail.
LHAND keeping services going during COVID-19 outbreak
By David Mclellan | April 2, 2020
LYNN — Despite offices being closed, the Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND) is keeping its services running to help vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Revere mayor urges beachgoers to practice social distancing
By Elyse Carmosino | April 2, 2020
REVERE — Visitors to Revere Beach Saturday were greeted by the sounds of mayor Brian Arrigo shouting into a bullhorn, urging beachgoers to observe social distancing guidelines while he slowly drove along the boardwalk in a mobile City Hall van.
Lynnfield doctor thinks out of the box to fight COVID-19
By Thor Jourgensen | April 2, 2020
LYNNFIELD — Dr. Julie Tammaro stepped up to fight coronavirus by adapting her medical skills to become an innovator and inventor.
Lynn’s GE workers voice safety concerns, suggest making ventilators
By Gayla Cawley | April 1, 2020
LYNN — Workers at Lynn’s GE Aviation plant held protests on Monday and Tuesday, citing the company’s failure to address their health and safety concerns at the factory amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Restaurants struggling with COVID-19 restrictions
By David Mclellan | April 1, 2020
Essex County restaurants have been hampered by the state’s dining-in ban, and while takeout and delivery are still allowed, even those services have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. It’s far from business-as-usual.
Lynn YMCA directs a drive for diapers
By Gayla Cawley | April 1, 2020
LYNN — A newly formed community group and the Lynn YMCA have teamed up to help parents secure diapers for their children.
Much like toilet paper and hand sanitizer, there’s been a high demand for diapers during the coronavirus outbreak, according to Andrea Baez, branch executive director for the Lynn YMCA.
COVID-19 deaths reported in Lynnfield, Nahant
By Anne Marie Tobin | March 31, 2020
LYNNFIELD — The coronavirus has continued to make its way through the local communities with Lynnfield suffering its second death in less than a week, and Nahant reporting its first fatality.
Nonprofits put spring fundraisers on hold
By Steve Krause | March 31, 2020
Northeast Arc of Danvers bills itself as an organization that helps people with disabilities become full participants in their communities while providing support for their families.
Two Swampscott teachers are making face masks for healthcare workers
By Gayla Cawley | March 31, 2020
SWAMPSCOTT — Schools may be closed, but two Swampscott teachers are using their time off to sew fabric face masks for healthcare workers.
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