The Baker administration on January 18 announced a new testing program that will become an option for school districts across the state. Baker said that more than 2000 Massachusetts schools have are “participating in at least one form of testing,”…
Month: January 2022
BPDA Approves Plans to Add Housing Above Abe & Louie’s
Last week the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) approved plans to add 9 units of housing and office space above Abe & Louie’s on Boylston Street. The project at 761-793 Boylston St. will add nine new units of housing…
MBTA Launches New Online Youth Pass Application
The MBTA announced the launch of the new digital Youth Pass application available online at mbta.com/youthpass/apply. “Providing young adults with more convenient access to this secure, easy-to-use application is another step in providing broader access to the MBTA’s system through…
Proof of Vaccine Begins in Back Bay and Across the City for Indoor Venues
Indoor venues in the Back Bay like restaurants, bars and gyms began adjusting to Mayor Michelle Wu’s new mandate that requires workers and patrons at all indoor venues to show proof of vaccination in order to bend the curve of…
Baker-Polito Administration Launches First-in-the-Nation Commission on Clean Heat
The Baker-Polito Administration announced that the members of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation Commission on Clean Heat were sworn in, helping to advance the Commonwealth’s ambitious goals to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions in the buildings sector. The Commission, which was created via Executive…
Markey and Warren Announce $307.5 Million in Home Energy Funding
Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) have announced that Massachusetts will receive a record $307.5 million for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the 2022 fiscal year. The Biden administration reported that in addition…
Back Bay, Surrounding Area’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Slows a Bit
The COVID 19 winter surge may be slowing down a bit in the Back Bay and the surrounding area. With over 2 out of every 10 residents tested for the virus last week still turning out to be positive, the…
Strike Out Your Ex This Valentine’s Day
Kings Dining and Entertainment Locations Hosting an Anti-Valentine’s Day Party Kings Dining and Entertainment is hosting an Anti-Valentine’s Day Weekend where to get out some frustrations while over your ex. In addition to regular bowling and dining reservations, on Sunday…
Esplanade Association’s Frost Fit Winter Fitness Series Set to Return to the Park on Jan. 30
The Esplanade Association’s Frost Fit winter fitness series, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, returns on Sunday, Jan. 30, to the Esplanade. Frost Fit Kickoff with REI Co-op and Lynx Fitness Club takes place from 10 a.m. to…
BBAC Discusses Signage Proposals; Approves Electric Vehicle Charging-Station
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) held a virtual hearing on January 12, where Commissioners discussed several proposals related to signage, as well as approved a design for an electric vehicle charging-station that had first presented at last month’s hearing.…