Counter to the sentiment in some places, State Education Secretary Jim Peyser told a group of educators last Friday that all school districts should make it a goal to get students back in school, even before a COVID-19 vaccine is…
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Boston Public School Submits Budget
The Boston Public Schools (BPS) submitted its budget proposal to the School Committee Wednesday night, and it was a budget that included a $36 million increase in funding over last year in what is the second year of a $100…
Walsh, Martinez Discuss COVID, Vaccination Update
On Monday, Mayor Martin Walsh provided an update on COVID0-19 in Boston, saying that the numbers have improved over the past few weeks, but people need to continue to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. February 1…
Patty Suprey: First Female 1,000-Point Scorer in Boston
Patty Suprey took a brutal hack on the arm as she drove down the lane, two points shy of being the first girl in the history of Boston Public Schools (BPS) to score 1,000 points in a career. Standing in…
New England Development Files Further Plans for Mall Revamp
New England Development has filed a detailed Project Notification Form (PNF) with more specific plans for a project seeking to build an 85-foot-tall apartment building around the 99 Restaurant and revamp the look of the Bunker Hill Mall on Main…
Kennedy Center Expanding Services to Seniors in Need
By Crystal Galvin Community inclusion and equity is always front and center at the Kennedy Center. We have been on the frontlines of the pandemic since March 2020. The Center quickly mobilized to ensure that critical safety nets were in…
Downtown Restaurant Duo Focuses in on Space at Hood Park
Two experienced restaurateurs in the downtown area are looking to bring Tradesman concept to Charlestown, locating a brand new space on Hood Park Drive. Mark Grzelak and Mevzad Durakovic, with Attorney Dennis Quilty, held an online meeting late last month…
Sports Betting Gets State Attention as Wynn Resorts Ramps Up Plans
A new sports betting bill has been filed in the State House within the last two weeks, and it comes just as Wynn Resorts – parent of Encore Boston Harbor – has ramped up efforts to launch its new online…
Hood Park Finding Success in Leasing Lab Space
The new lab space at Hood Park is leasing at a brisk pace, and another lab space company has just signed a lease this week to occupy most of the DHL building on the campus – marking what appears to…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through Feb. 6
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. Vibratory Hammer Noise Impacts •A vibratory hammer is being used to install the five cofferdams which will be needed to build the…