Gov. Charlie Baker announced on June 15 that there would be 50 pop-up COVID-19 testing sites throughout the Commonwealth, and urged anyone who has recently participated in a large gathering, such as a protest, to get tested for the virus.…
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Walsh Declares Racism a Public Health Emergency
Mayor Walsh announced at a press conference on June 12 that he has declared racism a public health crisis in the City of Boston, as well as that he will allocate 20 percent ($12 million) of the Boston Police Department’s…
SELDC Praises Changes to 566 Columbus Avenue Proposal; No Official Vote Yet
A subcommittee of the South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) met on June 15 to discuss the design details of the Harriet Tubman House at 566 Columbus Ave. The subcommittee consists of Commissioners John Freeman, Catherine Hunt, and David Shepperd.…
Dorothy’s Costume Boutique to Close After 70+ Years
For more than 70 years, Dorothy’s Costume Boutique has been a destination for wigs, shoes, costumes, and accessories, but owner Jon Diamond said he has to to close up shop. Owner Jon Diamond said he has made the difficult decision…
Chester Square Neighbors Discuss Chester Park, Involving More Neighbors
Chester Square Neighbors met virtually via Zoom on June 3, where those in attendance heard from Michelle Laboy about the Friends of Chester Park concept for the improvement of different areas of the park. Laboy said that the Friends have…
City Council Holds Hearing on FY21 Budget; Residents Call for Defunding of Police Force
The City Council Committee on Ways & Means held a four and a half hour virtual meeting on Tuesday regarding the FY21 budget, where the focus was hearing from the public about the proposed budget. In light of the recent…
Walsh Pledges to Continue Meeting Needs of Residents, Businesses
Mayor Walsh held a press conference on June 4, where he gave an update on COVID-19 and how the city is responding and moving forward. “We are continuing our recoveries at two or three times the rate of new cases…
Emerson College President Wants America to ‘Wake Up’
Emerson College President Lee Pelton recently penned a letter to the Emerson community detailing his own experiences with racism, as well as his response to racism in America in the wake of George Floyd’s death. The Sun spoke with Pelton…
Phase Two of State’s Reopening Plan Begins This Week; Kennealy Says Will Have Two Steps
Phase Two of the state’s reopening plan began on Monday, June 8, after an announcement by Governor Charlie Baker over the weekend. “This terrible terrible virus and the terrible toll that it takes will be with us until there are…
SELDC Discusses Garden Entry, Roof Deck in the District
The South End Landmark District Commission met virtually on June 2, where they heard two proposals for residential work in the district. At 591 Tremont St., Project Manager Stephanie Seeley proposed installing a door and tile at the landing at…