On Thursday, March 19, Gov. Charlie Baker activated up to 2,000 Massachusetts National Guard members to assist with the State of Emergency declared on March 10, 2020 as the region continues to respond to the spread of the coronavirus. The…
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Atrius Health Offers Drive-Through Testing
As drive-through COVID-19 testing centers pop up across the nation, Massachusetts’ Atrius Health has opened up a number of testing centers in the Commonwealth, including one in the Fenway. These testing centers reduce the risk of spreading the virus, as…
Walsh Announces Temporary Approval of Plastic Bags at Boston Stores
Mayor Martin J. Walsh on Wednesday, March 25 issued a temporary Executive Order allowing plastic bag use in Boston for certain businesses during the public health emergency of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Under the Executive Order, the City of Boston has granted…
Mixed-Use Project Planned for Parcel 12 Clears Another Hurdle
A developer’s plan to build a mixed-use project on air-rights Parcel 12 at the critical intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston and Newbury streets in Back Bay cleared another hurdle Monday when it received joint-approval from the Massachusetts Department of…
City Council Hold First Virtual Meeting Regarding Coronavirus
The Boston City Council held its first ever virtual hearing regarding COVID-19 on Monday, March 23 using the video conferencing program Zoom. The hearing, which was held by the City Council Committee on Public Health and chaired by new District…
April 15 Becomes July 15 for Tax Day: Treasury, IRS Extend Filing Deadline and Federal Tax Payments
The extension of Tax Day has brought some relief to taxpayers who might wish to file and, perhaps, pay later in the summer, but for tax preparers, they goal is to work as if nothing has changed. On Saturday, March…
Homeless, Addicted Population on Mass/Cass Remains Free from COVID-19
Massive efforts from the City, state and provider community to test and monitor the homeless and addicted population on Mass/Cass for COVID-19 infection has rolled out this week, and so far they have reported no infections. With the opioid epidemic…
SEBA Works to Aid South End Businesses During COVID-19 Outbreak
As neighborhoods across the city continue to come together during this time of crisis, one South End organization is working nearly around the clock to help small businesses in the neighborhood adapt to the rapidly changing situation. South End Business…
Landmarks Commission Holds First Virtual Hearing
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) held its first virtual meeting using videoconferencing program Zoom on Tuesday, March 24. BLC Commissioners, staff, project proponents, and the public were able to tune into the hearing and participate. The BLC approved landscape improvements…
BCA and the City Partner for Boston Artist Relief Fund
Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) has partnered with the City of Boston to create the Boston Artist Relief Fund to support artists living in Boston who have lost or anticipate losing income due to COVID-19. The partnership will allow…