The Massachusetts Bankers Association urged consumers who are facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic to contact their financial institution for assistance. Local banks throughout the Commonwealth have pledged to work with their customers – individuals and businesses –…
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Massachusetts Bar Examination Postponed
The Supreme Judicial Court and the Board of Bar Examiners today announced that, due to the ongoing public health emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Massachusetts bar examination will not be administered on July 28 and July 29, 2020 as previously…
There Are Many Heroes in the Battle Against COVID-19
The current crisis in which we find ourselves has been compared to a war. But instead of an opposing army, our enemy is a novel virus that is 1/900th the width of a human hair and that can be transmitted…
This Will Be a Long Haul
It has become evident to everyone that the effort to hold back COVID-19 is not conducive of either an easy or a quick fix. This is going to be a long and difficult ordeal that will test the fabric of…
Letter to the Editor
K-Trust Scholarships 2020 Dear Students, Counselors and Parents, The deadline and dates for the East Boston K-Trust Scholarships have all be changed due to the special circumstances regarding the COVID-19 virus. We are not sure exactly what the new dates will…
Obituaries 04-01-2020
Leopold Buono Of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston Leopold A. “Leo” “Butchie” Buono of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away on March 28. He was the beloved husband of Claire (Gillis) Buono, loving father of Tara Buono (Stackhouse) and Jillian Emma…
Taking Steps to Stop the Spread of COVID-19: EBNHC Taking the Necessary Steps to Protect Our Community
Special to the Times-Free Press 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…
East Boston Savings Bank Announces Assistance During COVID-19 Crisis
East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) today 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…
Comcast Increases Access to and Speeds of Internet Essentials Through the COVID-19 Crisis
Comcast increases access to and speeds of internet essentials’ low-income internet service to support Americans through the Coronavirus pandemic. Dana Strong, President, Consumer Services, Comcast Cable issued the following statement: “As our country continues to manage the COVID-19 emergency, we…
Banks Will Remain Open; Consumers Strongly Encouraged to Bank Electronically
The Massachusetts Bankers Association announced on Monday that banks throughout the Commonwealth will remain open while keeping their customers and employees safe. According to Gov. Charlie Baker’s order issued earlier today, financial institutions such as banks are considered essential services…