One of the bread and butter cash flow generators for cities and towns throughout Massachusetts – including the City of Boston – is local excise taxes on things like hotel rooms and meals, but with the crash of those industries…
Month: April 2020
‘We Can’t Shelter in Place’ Commissioner Gross Says Police Will Not Run from the Fight
The Boston Police Department (BPD) has a tremendous legacy and history of working through just about every situation – from terrorist bombings in 2013 to urban rioting in the 1960s – but there are no officers still on the rolls…
Costa Offers Online Ordering of Produce And Specialty Foods for Next-Day Pickup
Consumers can now order a self-described “chef’s selection” of fresh fruit, vegetables and specialty food online for next-day pickup from a Charlestown-based company. Located at 18 Bunker Hill Industrial Park, Costa Fruit & Produce is offering its selection of the…
Eliot K-8 Preparing for Phase 2 of the Virtual Learning Program
Though it seems tame now, when the Eliot K-8 announced on March 11 it was closing for a week because of COVID-19 concerns, few could believe such a thing could happen – and even more, few could figure out what…
Disinfect and Sanitize: Whole Foods Confirms Employees Have Tested Positive for COVID-19
Whole Foods officials confirmed this week that employees at the Charlestown store have tested positive for COVID-19 and the store is taking measures to help those workers recover and to disinfect the store. A spokesperson for the store confirmed on…
Youth Sports Navigate Through the Summer and Fall Situations
A variety of youth sports leagues in Charlestown are carefully trying to figure out what will become of the summer and the fall – whether they can play games or whether they should call off the seasons for the sake…
Councilor Edwards Logs Successful Online Coffee Hour; Another Planned for May 2
City Councilor Lydia Edwards held a virtual “coffee hour” on Saturday, April 18, via Facebook Live to discuss housing concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. She was joined by Joey Michalakes, an attorney at Greater Boston Legal Services, to discuss housing…
Charlestown Librarian Continues Reading to Kids Virtually
Children’s’ Librarian Eileen Whittle may not be able to conduct her usual storytimes and elementary school author visits at the Charlestown Branch this spring, but she has now taken to the Internet to keep the reading going. Every Friday, Whittle…
Ryan Says New Foreclosure/Eviction Bill Will Provide Relief Immediately
A bill championed by House members meant to protect renters, homeowners and commercial tenants – such as small businesses – has been signed into law in the last week by Gov. Charlie Baker and has taken effect immediately. State Rep.…
Charlestown Branch Library Remains Closed
For the health and safety of our patrons and staff, all locations of the Boston Public Library, including the Charlestown Branch, remain closed until further notice. Please do not make returns or donations until the library re-opens. Fines will be waived…