The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) reported this weekend a citywide report by neighborhood and age range of those infected by COVID-19, with the downtown neighborhoods varying greatly on infection rates between the Fenway, South End and Back Bay/Beacon Hill…
Month: April 2020
Marriage Certificate Applications Drop Significantly: Those Filing Move Online, Then Have to Find a Justice of the Peace
The numbers of persons filing for intentions to be married has dropped dramatically in the last month, and especially compared to last year, but for those who persist, they are moving rapidly to online requests. The number of people filing…
Boston EMS Crews Seeing Dip in Calls, But Exposure Risks Still Run Very High
When Boston EMS crews respond to the various neighborhoods for an emergency, the response is just as fast as normal, but the procedures are more deliberate and more carefully conducted. EMS Chief James Hooley told the newspaper this week that…
Bay Village Hears From Elected Officials Virtually
The Bay Village Neighborhood Association met virtually via Zoom for the first time on April 6, where there was no set agenda. Rather, Mayor Walsh, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Boston Police Captain Kenneth Fong, and City Councilors Annissa Essaibi George…
Design Team Says Dog Park Proposed for Charlesgate Park Would Be Biggest in City
A 22,000 square-foot dog park proposed for Charlesgate Park promises to be the biggest facility of its kind citywide, according to Marie Law Adams, a founding principal of the Landing Studio, a Somerville-based architectural firm. Adams again detailed plans to…
District 4 Sees 12-Percent Drop In Part One Crime This Year
As the first quarter of 2020 drew to a close, District 4 had seen a 12-percent decrease in incidents of violent and property crime from last year. According to Boston Police, 602 incidents of Part One crime were reported in…
Holiday Wine Tips from Huntington Wine & Spirits
Deemed an essential business, Huntington Wine & Spirits on Huntington Ave. is still open for business, and owner Steven Rubin has offered some Easter wine tips to find the perfect pair for your holiday dinner. The store, which has been…
Chester Square Neighbors Meet Online
Chester Square Neighbors held its first virtual meeting in April 1, where neighbors gathered to talk with each other via Zoom right from the comfort of their own homes. As the COVID-19 crisis continues, these online meetings allow community organizations…
Foodie’s Taking Measures to Safely Serve the Community
Local businesses across the city are working to make sure their employees and customers stay safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, while still making sure they meet customers’ needs. Foodie’s Market is no different. With locations in the South End and…
One Day at a Time: It’s “Groundhog Day” For Everybody
Here’s one way to view the current situation in which we all find ourselves: Prior to the pandemic sweeping the nation and the world, our lives were such that each day truly was a new day, filled with new challenges…