While holding traditional office hours at coffee shops in the neighborhoods he represents isn’t an option now, State Rep. Jay Livingstone is connecting with his constituents via virtual office hours today, Thursday, May 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. “I…
Month: May 2020
Gardening Expected to Be in High Demand This Summer
With most all special events cancelled, and a lot of summer fun that just isn’t socially distant, the expectation is that gardening – particularly in community gardens – is going to skyrocket in popularity, and in a lot of ways,…
Exchange South End Says It Is Committed to Connector Road
Neighbors and abutters of the massive Exchange South End commercial project report having serious concerns that The Abbey Group might be trying to get out of permitting and building a critical connector road to I-93 within its Albany Street project…
Back Bay, South End Ministers Lead Call for Voice in Re-Opening
Two ministers from the Back Bay and South End are leading the call with more than 200 other religious leaders statewide to have a voice on re-opening and to look at why they are considered non-essential. Pastor James Hopkins of…
DA Rollins and Rep. Santiago Supporting Efforts to Reduce Incarcerated Population
District Attorney Rachael Rollins and State Representative Jonathan Santiago jointly filed an amicus letter on May 7, 2020 in a case brought by incarcerated individuals seeking an order of the Supreme Judicial Court to ensure the lives and health of…
City Looking at Expanding Sidewalks, Making Pedestrian Lanes to Help Businesses
Mayor Walsh on Monday said that the City of Boston is exploring different ways to help busi-nesses once the economy starts to reopen, including the expansion of sidewalks and possible creation of temporary bus lanes to increase bus service. “We…
Neighborhood Cases down While Testing up in Downtown Areas
Positive COVID-19 cases within the general neighborhoods of the downtown remain low even as testing has ramped up among the general population and the homeless population in the South End. Because of the numbers of homeless that have been tested…
Councilors Flynn, Flaherty and O’Malley to Hold Hearing Friday on Impact of Delivery Commission Fees for Restaurants During COVID-19
City Councilors Ed Flynn, Michael Flaherty, and Matt O’Malley will hold a hearing this Friday, May 15, at 12:30 p.m. to discuss how commission fees from third-party delivery companies have been affecting Boston’s restaurant industry during this pandemic. As local…
Baker Announces Four-Phase Reopening Plan
Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday announced a four-phased approach to reopening the state, as well as released Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards that all industries will follow. “The goal of the phased reopening, based on public health guidance, is to methodically…
State Files Supplemental Budget Bill to Authorize $1billion in COVID-19 Spending
Gov. Charlie Baker filed a supplemental budget bill on Tuesday for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20), which will authorize $1 billion in spending necessary to cover incurred and expected costs during the COVID-19 public health crisis. It is expected that this…