RCN Boston, an award-winning and leading provider of fiber and broadband services, announced a partnership with iHeartMedia Boston to honor local community heroes of the coronavirus pandemic. The partnership was developed to show appreciation during these uncertain times to the…
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City Uses Mobile Loud-Speaker Messages in Multiple Languages to Get COVID-19 Message Out
On Saturday at noon, the City deployed seven Boston Public Works trucks with sound equipment to broadcast a message about COVID-19: stay home as much as you can, wash your hands often, cover your face when out, and keep your…
Gardens for Charlestown Celebrates Baby Bunnies on Main Street
Nothing is worse for lettuce than baby bunnies, but few things are as adorable and charming as seeing the little scoundrels being born and nesting. Gardeners have a love/hate relationship with rabbits, but for a family of newborn rabbits in…
Kennedy Officially on September Ballot for U.S. Senate
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin’s office confirmed April 15 that Congressman Joe Kennedy III will appear on the ballot for U.S. Senate in September. After months of collecting signatures across the Commonwealth, the Kennedy for MA campaign received final…
City Publishes Mapping Tool, Chart for Testing Sites in Boston
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) on Monday launched a new mapping tool to help Boston residents find locations offering COVID-19 testing. The City of Boston is partnering with community health centers to increase access to testing,…
BPDA Authorizes Rent Deferment for Qualified Commercial Tenants
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board on April 16 authorized the agency to enter into rent deferment agreements to support the small and large businesses that occupy BPDA-owned properties and have been impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. …
State Announces Distribution of PPE to All Emergency Responders in Massachusett
Gov. Charlie Baker on April 17 announced the distribution of approximately 200,000 respirator masks for all local law enforcement officers and firefighters to ensure they have the protective equipment during the COVID-19 crisis. These FDA-approved respirator masks will be distributed…
U.S. Attorney Urges Health Care Sector to Report Fraud Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
As part of the comprehensive federal response to the COVID-19 outbreak, United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling is urging leadership at Massachusetts hospitals to report individuals and companies that may be engaged in wrongdoing related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In…
Neighborhood Round Up
Free wellness for Health Care Providers ASANA Charlestown is now offering free live-streamed Yoga, Meditation, and Barre classes to Health Care Providers. The virtual studio’s aim is to offer a new way for people to sustain their wellness practices from…
For the Record
•Warren-Prescott School Dates: School has been canceled until May 4. •Harvard-Kent School Dates: School has been canceled until May 4. Boston Public Schools: The City of Boston, in partnership with Project Bread, YMCA of Greater Boston, Boston Centers for Youth…