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…
Month: March 2020
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…
Lelling Issues Stern Warning Regarding Scams Related to the Covid-19 Outbreak
The US Attorney for Boston said on March 19 the federal government would prosecute any and all scams related to the pandemic – including treatment scams and investment scams that have popped up recently. “As our communities take extraordinary measures…
News Briefs
South End Street Sweeping Clarity Street sweeping is still on in the South End and the City encourages residents to move their cars to allow for Public Works to properly clean the streets. However, the City said it understand that…
Thank Goodness for Dr. Fauci
Watching the daily press briefings of the White House Task Force on the current corona virus crisis, we know we speak for all Americans in being thankful for the calming and professional presence of Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has served…
Thanks for the Memories, Tom
For the past 20 years, there has been no public figure in New England who has been more well-known, and more idolized, than Tom Brady. Regardless of whether you are a football fan, male or female, young or old, everyone…
Guest Op-ed: Through Every Challenge, Boston Stands Together
By Mayor Marty Walsh The coronavirus is a serious public health crisis that is affecting every aspect of life in our city. I know that the changes have been disruptive, and the cancellations have been disappointing. Some working people are…
Guest Op-ed: Turnout Was Up. But It Can — and Should — Be Higher
By Jonathan Cohn During the presidential primary earlier this month, turnout was up across the downtown neighborhoods. Despite minimal growth in registered voters, the number of votes cast in the Democratic primary was typically at least 25%–if not more than…
Letter to the Editor
Looking at the Current Crisis Dear Editor, As an emergency room physician who spends his nights treating patients and his days on Beacon Hill as a state representative, I find that the oath I swore to protect the public health…
Gov. Baker Orders All Non-Essential Businesses To Cease In-Person Operation, Directs the Department of Public Health to Issue Stay at Home Advisory For Two Weeks
Governor said administration does not believe in ‘home confinement’ and this is not that kind of measure After much discussion over the weekend and last Friday, Gov. Charlie Baker issued the order for state officials to begin enforcing a stay-at-home…