In response to Gov. Charlie Baker’s request for federal disaster assistance, the White House and FEMA announced today, March 28, that President Donald Trump has issued a Major Disaster Declaration that will make federal disaster assistance available beyond what was…
Month: March 2020
Mayor Walsh announces temporary parking enforcement changes
To address the transportation needs of residents, health care providers and businesses during the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, Mayor Martin Walsh and the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) announced updated enforcement regulations and transportation services on Thursday afternoon. “During this…
Meal Distribution At Blackstone Elementary School
City Mobilizes Volunteers Across Downtown, Every Neighborhood
No one had ever attempted in modern memory to blanket the entire City of Boston with printed literature in just a few hours’ time, but that’s exactly what happened on Saturday, March 21, as volunteers fanned out all over the…
Baker, Walsh Continue to Update Residents as Stay at Home Advisory Is in Effect
On Monday, both Governor Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh provided updates to the public regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. At press time, Boston had 197 cases of the virus, and the state has 1159. Two people have died in…
Researchers at the South End’s NEIDL Have Started Working to Find COVID-19 Treatments
One researcher at Boston University’s National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratory (NEIDL) in the South End of Boston received samples of the COVID-19 virus late last week, and has permission to begin working to find a treatment for those with the…
Charlesgate Professor Faces Challenges Going Virtual
As people all over the city adjust to virtual meetings for a gamut of events that would typically be held in person, college professors have to adapt their lectures and lesson plans to students who are not only no longer…
Banks Will Remain Open; Consumers Strongly Encouraged to Bank Electronically
The Massachusetts Bankers Association announced on Monday that banks throughout the Commonwealth will remain open while keeping their customers and employees safe. According to Gov. Charlie Baker’s order issued earlier today, financial institutions such as banks are considered essential services…
Courts Continue Emergency-Only Operations
The Massachusetts Trial Courts will remain closed to the public except for emergency matters, after more than a week of closure already. Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday issued an order minimizing non-essential activities outside of home for effect on Tuesday,…
South End Seniors Zoom In: Popular Group Had to Stop Meeting, But That Hasn’t Stopped Them During Pandemic
It was several weeks ago that the Haley House in the South End announced they would not be able to host the South End Seniors group for their weekly roundtable. The lively group meets every Tuesday there for great discussions…