Month: May 2020
Neighbors, Police Riled After Brazen Daylight Shootout in South End: Capt. Says Easily Could Be Planning Multiple Funerals
Saying he could very easily be planning several funerals for officers shot on last Saturday afternoon in Chester Square by a fleeing gunman, D-4 Capt. Steve Sweeney said the brazen daylight shooting has rocked the neighborhood and the police district.…
Memorial Day Takes on New Tack as City Looks to ‘Never Forget’: Fallen Soldier of Back Bay Finally Gets Hero Square
The word ‘never’ cannot be overlooked when veterans advocates talk about the phrase ‘Never Forget,’ and despite the restrictions from COVID-19 this Memorial Day, Veterans Commissioner Rob Santiago said they will do everything they can to remember fallen veterans. Memorial…
As the State Begins to Reopen, Walsh Continues to Seek ‘Caution and Commitment’ from Residents
Mayor Marty Walsh held a press conference on Tuesday, a day after Governor Baker released his four phase reopening plan for the state. As of Tuesday, Boston had 12,050 cases of COVID-19 and 588 people had passed away. “The number…
Churches Prepare to Return the Right Way
When Gov. Charlie Baker announced that Houses of Worship would be able to open up this week in Phase 1 of the state’s re-opening plan, it was a ‘Hallelujah!’ moment, and now churches are preparing to open at a variety…
City Council Holds Hearing on Impact of Third-Party Delivery Fees on Restaurants
The City Council Committee on Small Business and Workforce Development held a hearing on May 15 regarding the impact of delivery commission fees on restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council heard from City administration as well as restaurant owners…
Sen. Brownsberger Says Caution Must Be Taken as Economy Reopens
Given the uncertainty surrounding both the financial situation and the direction that the COVID-19 pandemic will ultimately take, Sen. William Brownsberger said reopening the economy must be undertaken with caution and in incremental steps. “We have to make decisions on…
Baker-Polito Administration Releases Phased Reopening Plan
Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday announced the phased reopening plan for Massachusetts, and urged residents to continue being vigilant to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The plan has been the task of the governor’s Reopening Advisory Board for the past…
Back Bay Resident Recognized by Chambers and Partners
Attorney Harold B. Murphy, a Back Bay resident, as well as shareholder and president of Boston-based law firm Murphy & King, P.C., has once again received prestigious acclaim from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers USA 2020 rankings for his expertise in…
SELDC Deals with Lighter Agenda of Roof Decks and Doors
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) held its second virtual hearing this month via Zoom on May 11, where no very large projects were on the docket. Most had to do with facade changes or roof deck proposals for…