Mayor Martin Walsh and Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius last week announced a phased-in approach to the start of the 2020-2021 school year, with all students beginning with remote learning. The plan was announced at a press conference…
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Baker Announces #MaskUPMA Campaign
Governor Charlie Baker on July 1 announced the launch of a new campaign, #MaskUpMA, in an effort to remind residents that face coverings are required in public. Baker said that the campaign consists of testimonials on social media, “an updated…
Markey and Kennedy Answer Questions Posed by Inmates in Socially Distanced Forum
On July 7, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department held a Senate Forum with Senator Ed Markey and Congressman Joe Kennedy III, candidates for the US Senate in this year’s election. The forum, which was moderated by Suffolk County Sheriff Steven…
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…
Coronavirus Presents Challenges to Real Estate, But an Active Season Could Lie Ahead
Coronavirus had upended many industries throughout the City and has caused others to make adaptations to continue operating safely. In the real estate world, the pandemic has made some wary of moving, while others are still enthusiastically searching for their…
Despite Empty Roads, State’s Traffic Fatality Rate Doubled in April, Massdot Says
With COVID-19 causing less traffic on roads across the Commonwealth, speeding and traffic fatalities have increased over the past month, MassDOT said on Monday in an online press conference. Both Gov. Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh have addressed…
City Council to Discuss Ways to Help Residents Facing Displacement or in Need of Rental Assistance
The City Council Committee on Housing and Community Development held a virtual Zoom meeting on April 9 on two different hearing orders that have been filed regarding assistance for those facing eviction, displacement, and who are in need of rental…
29-Year Boston Police Veteran Dies of COVID-19
Mayor Walsh and Boston Police Commissioner William Gross on Tuesday announced the passing of 29 year veteran officer Jose Fontanez. Fontanez passed away from COVID-19 at the age of 53 and was an officer in District E-13 in Jamaica Plain.…
Baker and Walsh Announce Stricter Measures; New Funds for COVID-19 Relief
As the COVID-19 crisis continues and begins to approach the predicted surge in cases, Governor Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh continue to provide updates to residents and have implemented new measures to prevent further spread of the virus. As…
Baker Extends Stay-At-Home Advisory, Closure of Non-Essential Businesses Until May 4
Mayor Marty Walsh and Governor Charlie Baker continue to update the public with new announcements as the coronavirus outbreak continues to develop. Governor Baker on Tuesday announced an extension of his previous executive order requiring the closure of all non-essential…