THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2022 Page 15 Latest Seasonally Unadjusted Unemployment and Job Estimates for Local Labor Markets in Massachusetts BOSTON, MA— November 22, 2022-- Local unemployment rates increased in three labor market areas, decreased in fourteen areas and remained unchanged in seven labor market areas in the state during the month of October compared to September, the Executive Offi ce of Labor and Workforce Development reported. Compared to October 2021, the rates were down in twenty-four labor market areas. Of the fi fteen areas for which employment estimates are published, fourteen NECTA areas gained jobs compared to the previous month. The largest increases occurred in the Peabody-Salem-Beverly (+2%), Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford MA-NH (+1.5%), and Leominster-Gardner (+1.3%) areas. From October 2021 to October 2022, fourteen areas gained jobs with the largest percentage increases seen in the Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford MA-NH (+5.2%), Boston-Cambridge-NewGRATEFUL | FROM Page 2 which you fi nd yourself right now, there are always many things for which to be thankful! Think of all the things that the Lord has done for you. Hasn’t He been gracious to us in hundreds, no actually, thousands of ways? We need to quickly recognize God’s abounding love, care, provision, protection, and kind providences. Geoff Thomas, in his message The Thankful Leper, states, “You have received every lovely thing God has given you-every mouthful of food you take, every breath FIELD | FROM Page 14 "We have been in conversations with McMackins since the day I took office, and I know folks know that was an ongoing thing prior to my arrival in the mayor's offi ce," said Arrigo. " But we got to the point fi nally where they made the decision to grant us access and ownership to the McMackin Field. So now, the eyesore is my and the city's problem." And it's not an easy problem to solve. Professionals who have assessed the fi eld have said it will need to be raised six inches to solve the problem with fl ooding. Old structures will need to be razed, and an extensive cleanup is needed. Arrigo also said he plans on drawing the community into a discussion about the future use of the fi eld. ton (+4.8%), and LeominsterGardner (+3.9%) areas. The statewide seasonally adjusted preliminary jobs estimate showed an increase of 9,800 jobs in October, and an over-the-year gain of 141,300 jobs. In order to compare the statewide rate to local unemployment rates, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the statewide unadjusted unemployment rate for October 2022 was 3.0 percent, down one-tenth of a percentage point from the revised September estimate and four-tenths of a percentage point below the nation’s unadjusted unemployment rate of 3.4 percent. Last week, the Executive Offi ce of Labor and Workforce Development reported the statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the month of October 2022 was 3.5 percent, up one-tenth of a percentage point from the revised September 2022 estimate of 3.4 percent. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statisyou inhale, every note of music you hear, every smile on the face of a friend, a child, a spouse, all the incredible gifts of intelligence, long life, health, loving parents, and of course many material blessings. Are you thanking Him? Or are you just like the nine ungrateful lepers?” Jesus is the son of God, God incarnate, and the Savior who is worthy of worship and our constant gratitude. God deserves our gratefulness; don’t take Him for granted. This Thanksgiving, and all year round, we should have a heart fi lled to overfl owing with thankBoth he and McKenna said they have already heard rumors and rumbling that apartment buildings will go up on the site. They both acknowledged that there may no longer be a demand for a Little League Field, but added that the city would benefit from a multi-purpose recreational fi eld. "Whether it would be baseball or soccer, I mean there is a high demand for soccer right now... but going forward this is going to cost millions of dollars," said McKenna. "We have to get it up to code on ADA regulations and we probably have to lift it because there are water problems." On Facebook, former McMackin Field players thanked city offi - cials for fi nally getting this Revere landmark on the road to recovery. Many expressed the hope that the site would be used for youth sports and recreation. We Are Thankful For You. Happy Thanksgiving! We wanted you to know that we are truly grateful for our customers. We’ll be closed Thursday, November 24th in observance of the holiday. You can access your accounts using our ATMs and Online & Mobile Banking. Thank you! tics reported the nation’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October 2022 was 3.7 percent. The unadjusted unemployment rates and job estimates for the labor market areas refl ect seasonal fl uctuations and therefore may show diff erent levels and trends than the statewide seasonally adjusted estimates. The estimates for labor force, unemployment rates, and jobs for Massachusetts are based on diff erent statistical methodology specifi ed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. NOTES: The preliminary November 2022 and the revised October 2022 unemployment rates, labor force data and jobs estimates for Massachusetts will be released on Friday, December 16, 2022; local unemployment statistics will be released on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Detailed labor market information is available at http://www. mass.gov/EconomicResearch. See the 2022 Media Advisory for complete list of release dates. fulness to God. Psalm 136:1 “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever” —Dr. Jim Thrasher is the Senior Advisor to the Vice President for Student Recruitment and the coordinator of the Institute for Faith & Freedom's working group on calling. Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE MALDEN ADV REVERE ADV SAUGUS ADV One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. 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