At the Eliot School, Principal Traci Walker Griffiths and her school staff had already done a Herculean effort to get some online learning together and running by the April Spring Break. However, that was also a moment when they had…
Month: June 2020
Charlestown to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month
In an effort to be inclusive and welcoming to all Charlestown residents, Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards and Representative Dan Ryan are partnering with the Flatley Company to host the 2nd annual flag raising at the Schrafft’s building. This year’s…
New Zoning Ordinance Makes Historic Splash for Development Requirements
Councilor Lydia Edwards is championing a zoning victory this week, noting that it is a behind the scenes change that would look to make the City a more equitable and fair place moving forward into the “new normal.” The Fair…
Councilor Vidot Centers Community Voices, Advocates for Students in Municipal Budget Process
At-Large Chelsea City Councilor Damali Vidot has spent the last week engaging in the City of Chelsea’s budget process, which involves providing final approval over the Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) budget. Over the past two weeks there have been 3…
Traffic Will Shift on Temporary North Washington St. Bridge July 13
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation invites everyone to a virtual public information meeting addressing upcoming work on the North Washington Street Bridge. To provide ample opportunity for the public to participate, three meetings will be offered on June 30, July…
Governor Baker Issues Proclamation Marking Juneteenth
Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday issued a proclamation declaring June 19, 2020 as “Juneteenth Independence Day” in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Celebrated each year on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, and is an…
Gov. Baker files Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Investment Plan
Gov. Charlie Baker and his administration released its Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Capital Investment Plan on June 17. The spending blueprint maintains existing investments and enables the Administration to continue working with stakeholders across the Commonwealth to support ongoing capital…
JRI Health Wins Nearly $1 Million Federal Grant for at-Risk Youth
JRI Health will receive nearly $1 million from the federal government to support its work to help Suffolk County youth who are at risk of substance abuse and HIV/AIDS. The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will grant…
Walsh Gives COVID-19 Update on BPL, Testing, Business Assistance
Mayor Walsh held a press conference on June 18, where he gave an update on COVID-19 as well as the reopening plan. He said that as of last week, the overall positive test rate is down 19.6 percent, the “first…
MGC Approves Health and Safety Requirements for Casino Reopening
On Tuesday afternoon, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted unanimously 5-0 to approve detailed guidelines, outlining the minimum requirements for the reopening of the state’s two resort-casinos and single slots facility. During a remote public meeting, the five gaming commissioners adopted…