An horrific three-vehicle crash unfolded on Bunker Hill St. near Hays Square on Thursday, March 19, around 1:42 p.m., and the injuries to some victims were life-threatening. By press time on Wednesday, March 25, none of the victims had died…
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Gov. Baker files bill to address to-go alcohol service, MCAS, etc.
Today, Gov. Charlie Baker filed An Act to Further Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and School Districts Resulting from COVID-19, which would provide administrative relief to state and local government entities impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, including modifying local…
Gov. Baker Orders All Non-Essential Businesses To Cease In-Person Operation, Directs the Department of Public Health to Issue Stay at Home Advisory For Two Weeks
Governor said administration does not believe in ‘home confinement’ and this is not that kind of measure After much discussion over the weekend and last Friday, Gov. Charlie Baker issued the order for state officials to begin enforcing a stay-at-home…
Mass. National Guard ready to activate for COVID-19 Response
On Thursday, Gov. Charlie Baker activated up to 2,000 Massachusetts National Guard members to assist with the State of Emergency declared on March 10, 2020 as the region continues to respond to the spread of the coronavirus. The Massachusetts National…
Life-threatening car crash on Bunker Hill St. Thursday
An horrific three-vehicle crash unfolded on Bunker Hill St. near Hays Square on Thursday, March 19, around 1:42 p.m., and the injuries to some victims were life-threatening. Crews were still on the scene past 5 p.m. Thursday. Boston Police said…
President Trump announces signature of bill to assist Americans impacted by COVID-19
“We reached an agreement yesterday on a new legislative package that will provide strong support for American families and communities in dealing with the coronavirus.” – President Donald J. Trump President Donald J. Trump announced today he is signing a…
Op-Ed: Through every challenge, Boston stands together
By Mayor Martin Walsh Thursday, March 19, 2020 The coronavirus is a serious public health crisis that is affecting every aspect of life in our city. I know that the changes have been disruptive, and the cancellations have been disappointing.…
Some Educators Worried in The Last Days of School Before March 16 Closure
By Keiko Hiromi Charlestown High School was one of hundreds of Boston Public Schools (BPS) that closed on March 16 for a prolonged period that could last into April. This week, as students reported to school on Monday, some educators…
Promising U12 Team Has ‘Dream Season’ Cut Short Amidst Covid-19
It was supposed to be their year. The Charlestown Townies U12 girls team had all the pieces in place this year for what looked to be a championship run for the State Tournament and the League title. That came after…
Eliot School Parents Dealing With Teacher, Parent Role After One Week
It was a moment when things about COVID-19 became real for a lot of parents in Charlestown – the moment when they got an e-mailed letter from the Eliot School leadership announcing that there was a potential exposure to the…