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UMass Amherst Students Receive $8.3 Million in Emergency Federal Financial Aid
Emergency federal financial-aid grants totaling $8.3 million were distributed to more than 7,700 undergraduate students this week by UMass Amherst, the latest in a number of steps the campus has taken to support students experiencing economic distress due to the coronavirus pandemic. The funds were allocated through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities (CARES)…
Read MoreHere are the CVS drive-thru locations that will offer COVID-19 tests starting Friday
CVS Pharmacy Drive-thru locations on King Street in Northampton and Riverdale Street in West Springfield are among the 10 new COVID-19 test sites in Massachusetts the company plans to open Friday, May 15. CVS, based in Rhode Island, announced the locations Thursday morning. Read the source article at masslive.com
Read MoreFuture for Boston Convention and Exhibition Center uncertain as Massachusetts tourism drops amid coronavirus outbreak
With a 1,000-bed field hospital for COVID-19 patients occupying its main hall, the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center is full for now, but numerous analyses suggest that once the hospital closes it will take the BCEC months or longer under a best-case medical scenario to resume its role as a major driver of Boston’s tourism…
Read MoreRep. Richard Neal cites low interest rates, need for infrastructure improvements
U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, citing support from the Trump White House, once again called for an infrastructure construction plan to get the country moving again in the wake of the coronavirus emergency. “We are in the phase now of stability and renewal,” Neal, D-Springfield, said following a news conference. “I think in terms of…
Read MoreRep. Richard Neal calls for action on $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal said Wednesday he is confident that the new $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill that he and his House Democratic colleagues unveiled a day earlier will soon get money flowing to states and to cities and towns grappling with the enormous expenses and revenue shortfalls of COVID-19.“We are moving to stabilization and…
Read MoreMGM Resorts Releases Health And Safety Plan for Reopening Properties
MGM Resorts International released a report outlining the comprehensive health and safety protocols the company is implementing prior to reopening its domestic properties and resorts that were temporarily closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including MGM Springfield. The report details MGM Resorts’ “Seven-Point Safety Plan,” a multi-layered set of protocols and procedures designed…
Read MoreBaker-Polito Administration Authorizes $1 Billion in COVID-19 Spending
The Baker-Polito administration filed a supplemental budget bill for FY20 that will authorize $1 billion in spending necessary to cover incurred and expected costs during the COVID-19 public-health crisis. It is expected that this spending will result in no net cost to the Commonwealth, after anticipated federal reimbursement and other federal funding sources. These expenses…
Read MoreMASSACHUSETTS PHASED REOPENING ANNOUNCED
Today, Governor Baker announced a four-phased approach to reopening the Massachusetts economy, and published Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards that will apply universally to all workplaces that are open in Phase 1, and are designed to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission to employees and customers. As the Lt. Governor and I have mentioned on our…
Read More‘This has become a huge community service project’: Northfield Drive-In booking more graduations, ceremonies, concerts than movies
NORTHFIELD — The new owners of the Northfield Drive-In are fielding inquiries from more than a dozen schools and organizations looking to have car-bound, no-contact graduations and other ceremonies. “This has become a huge community service project,” said new owner Julia Wiggin. They have also heard from folks who want to host comedy performances or…
Read MoreNorthampton using $125K in federal funds to aid small businesses
Mayor David Narkewicz said the city is allocating $125,000 in federal block grants to help keep afloat nearly two dozen small businesses impacted by COVID-19 public health restrictions. “We need to support our small businesses during this incredibly challenging time,” Narkewicz said in a statement on Tuesday. “I’m proud of our collaboration with Valley CDC…
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