The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported today that the month of February 2022 at Plainridge Park Casino (PPC), MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor generated approximately $86 million in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). PPC, a category 2 slots facility, is taxed…
Category: News
Crimson Kids During February School Vacation
Masking Now Optional for Students, Faculty in Everett Schools
The Everett School Committee voted 5-2 at Monday night’s meeting to make the mask mandate for students and faculty optional starting immediately. The Everett district now will be following many of the state’s other school districts, and Governor Charlie Baker’s…
MGC Hears Views on Whether Proposed Encore Development Falls Within Its Jurisdiction
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) held a special meeting on Monday to get the public’s input on the proposed development in Everett on the Charlestown line by Encore Boston Harbor. Officials from Encore are before the MGC seeking a determination…
Grant Program to Fund Extreme Heat Solutions for the Region’s Most COVID-Impacted Communities Kicks Off Third Year
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) announced the third round of a COVID-Safe Cooling Grant Program, which awarded $1,089,020 total in 2020 and 2021 to fund municipal and non-profit community-based initiatives in seven eastern…
Girls on the Run Greater Boston Spring Season Registration Now Open
Girls on the Run (GOTR) Greater Boston’s registration for the spring season is now open. Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that inspires girls in third through eighth grade to be joyful, healthy and…
Everett Bank Appoints Migliozzi and Lynch to Leadership Positions
Everett Bank, an over 125-year old co-operative bank based in Everett, Massachusetts, has announced the appointment of John Migliozzi to executive vice president and head of commercial banking and mortgage, and Cary Lynch to senior vice president and head of…
DiDomenico Urges Action to End Deep Poverty in State Budget
Senator Sal DiDomenico, State Representative Marjorie Decker, and the Lift our Kids Coalition recently hosted a virtual Sweats and Sweaters Event in support of raising cash assistance grants in the FY23 budget for families living in deep poverty. DiDomenico has…
Grant Application for Massachusetts Veteran-Serving Organizations Opens
The State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment, in partnership with the Division of Banks and the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, are now accepting applications for the 2022 round of Operation Money Wise grants. This funding supports Veteran-serving…
Federal Funding Received to Support Services in Low-Income Communities
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito was joined by state and local officials in Randolph to celebrate more than $38 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) through 45 awards that impact 57 communities. Everett will receive $825,000 to provide housing rehabilitation assistance for…