For more than 30 years, Mother’s Day has been synonymous with Duckling Day in the Boston Public Garden, and brings families from all over the City to celebrate mothers, spring, and don their duck gear. This year, Duckling Day could…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Despite Empty Roads, State’s Traffic Fatality Rate Doubles in April, MassDOT Says
With COVID-19 causing less traffic on roads across the Commonwealth, speeding and traffic fatalities have increased over the past month, MassDOT said on Monday in an online press conference. Both Gov. Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh have addressed…
Walsh Provides Testing, Boston Public School Updates
Mayor Walsh said on May 4 that while Boston “may be on the verge of a downward slope,” it’s “not time to ease up” on social distancing and other protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. He said that…
SELDC Votes to Approve Tremont St. Redesign, Discuss on 566 Columbus Ave.
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) met virtually via Zoom on May 5, where two major design projects were heard and residents were frustrated that the meeting went until midnight, after beginning at 5:30 The Tremont St. design project…
Baker Signs Order Requiring Face Coverings in Public
Governor Charlie Baker on May 1 signed an order requiring face masks or coverings for everyone when six feet of distance cannot be maintained, both indoors and out. The order went into effect on May 6, and children under the…
Women’s Lunch Place Mother’s Day Cards Support Healthy Meals for Women
Women’s Lunch Place is offering to make this Mother’s Day a little brighter, while gathering much-needed funds to support meals for its guests. Women’s Lunch Place, a day shelter located on Newbury St. for women experiencing poverty and homelessness, provides…
Walsh Announces Antibody Testing, Allows Restaurants to Sell Groceries
Mayor Walsh made several announcements over the weekend, including a partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital on randomized antibody testing for 1,000 residents, as well as allowing restaurants to sell grocery items. The public health emergency declaration for the City of…
DCR, City, State Police Clean Out Homeless Encampment Under Mass. Ave. Bridge
An area under the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge that was being used as a homeless encampment was cleaned out on the morning of April 27 by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the Massachusetts State Police, the Boston Police and…
Baker Extends Stay at Home Advisory, Closure of Non-Essential Businesses Until May 18
Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday afternoon extended the stay at home advisory and closure of non-essential businesses until May 18. The original order was set to expire on May 4. Additionally, Baker extended the ban on gatherings of 10 or…
Long-Time Back Bay Resident Celebrates Birthday With Socially Distanced Gathering
Long-time Back Bay resident Linda Morgan celebrated her birthday last year at a restaurant surrounded by friends and neighbors. This year her celebration looked a little different—neighbors donned masks and stood six feet apart. Social distancing has created challenges for…