The Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) met virtually via Zoom on June 9, where the project at 132 Arlington St. was officially approved. The project came before the Commission last month for an advisory review, where it was very…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Elected Officials Respond to Protests, Demand Racial Justice and Reform
As the nation responds to the death of George Floyd with protests and requests for police reform, elected officials at all levels of Massachusetts government have spoken out in response to what has happened in Boston, and many legislators have…
Walsh Cancels 124th Boston Marathon
By Lauren Bennett and Dan Murphy Mayor Marty Walsh announced on May 28 that the 124th Boston Marathon, which was postponed to Sept. 14, has been cancelled. “The Boston Athletic Association (BAA), with our input and support, has determined that…
South End Neighbors Discuss Chester Square Shooting, Ways to Move Forward
The South End community had a discussion with D-4 Capt. Steven Sweeney, City Councilor Kim Janey, City Councilor Michelle Wu, Representative Jon Santiago, and Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz via Zoom on May 27 regarding the shooting in Chester Square on May…
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Guidelines for Restaurants, Lodging Businesses Ahead of Phase Two
Gov. Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced guidance on May 29 for restaurants and lodging, ahead of Phase Two of the reopening plan. Baker is expected to “make an announcement and decision with respect to Phase Two” on June…
Walsh Provides Reopening Update, Announces Additional $5 Million for Rental Relief Fund
On May 28, Mayor Walsh gave an update on the coronavirus and Boston’s reopening plan. On June 1, office buildings were allowed to reopen in Boston at 25 percent capacity, and employers were encouraged to have employees work from home…
Muddy Water Initiative Hopes to Deploy Water Goat
The Muddy Water Initiative’s hope to bring a trash collecting net, better known as the WaterGoat, to the Muddy River this summer is still on track. Caroline Reeves of the Muddy Water Initiative said that the organization is waiting for…
Walsh Gives Coronavirus Updates; Announces Reopen Boston Fund
Mayor Marty Walsh held a press conference on Tuesday, where he updated Bostonians on how the city is moving forward with the COVID-19 crisis. As of May 26, Boston had 12,521 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and 622 people had died.…
BAA Foundation Launches “103 Reasons to Give” Campaign to Support Graduating Seniors
High school seniors across the country are dealing with missed proms, senior events, and graduation, but Boston Arts Academy (BAA) is doing something special for the class of 2020 to make the end of their socially distanced senior ear a…
Baker-Polito Administration Holds Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony
Governor Charlie Baker, along with Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and several other elected officials, held a virtual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday to honor those who have served the country and those who have lost their lives. Baker said in…