When the Bunker Hill Associates get together to help the community, it’s usually a grand time at the Knights of Columbus Hall where fundraising is lucrative and fun at the same time. However, with the COVID-19 response eliminating such gatherings,…
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Consumers Facing Financial Hardships Due to COVID-19 Urged to Contact Local Bank
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 –…
Office of Economic Empowerment Launches Digital Financial Resources Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
The Massachusetts State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment has launched a new digital tool for residents in Massachusetts experiencing financial changes due to the COVID-19 outbreak. With the goal of providing relevant financial education for families, the Office of Economic…
Baker Administration Launches Online Portal for PPE, Volunteers Need to Join the Response
The Baker administration on Sunday announced an online portal where individuals and companies can easily donate or sell personal protective equipment (PPE) and volunteer to support the COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts. This effort will ensure that front line responders get the protective…
Amidst Pandemic, Lost Dogs Still Find Their Way Home
With all that’s going on (or not going on) in the world and the Town these days, simple acts of kindness can easily get overlooked. That includes finding a lost dog, and making sure the beloved pet finds its way…
Harvest on Vine Continues Its Distributions, Morale Is High
Harvest On Vine food pantry is continuing its distributions as usual, director Tom MacDonald said, and they had their first distribution since the COVID-19 outbreak on Tuesday. “We’re still in business,” said MacDonald. “We’re still doing the distributions, but we…
Navy Yard Residents Execute a Big Thank You to Essential Workers
With ringing bells and songs of appreciation, members of the Navy Yard community threw open their windows and sliding doors last Saturday evening to make a resounding noise in support of all essential workers – including those in health care,…
Neighborhood Round Up
Virtual Tours of USS Constitution USS Constitution has begun offering virtual tours of the ship via Facebook LIVE. The ship is closed to the public until further notice to reduce exposure to the coronavirus. Take a virtual tour here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AFU7ETWRdPDxiipr5zyNMMS2eAT22XEc/view?usp=sharing.…
Baker Administration Announces Federal Disaster Declaration approved for COVID-19 Response
In response to Gov. Charlie Baker’s request for federal disaster assistance, the White House and FEMA announced today, March 28, that President Donald Trump has issued a Major Disaster Declaration that will make federal disaster assistance available beyond what was…
Mayor Walsh announces temporary parking enforcement changes
To address the transportation needs of residents, health care providers and businesses during the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, Mayor Martin Walsh and the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) announced updated enforcement regulations and transportation services on Thursday afternoon. “During this…