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…
Author: Dan Murphy
COVID Relief Coalition Offers Pro Bono Legal Work to State’s Small Business and Nonprofits
A local lawyer has joined a number of fellow attorneys to provide pro bono work to the state’s small businesses and nonprofits in the age of COVID-19. Christian Westra, an attorney with the Ropes & Gray and a Charles River…
Rep. Livingstone Holds First Virtual Office Hours
State Rep. Jay Livingstone connected with constituents during his first virtual office hours last Thursday, May 14. The virtual office hours drew around 12 to 14 participants from Beacon Hill, the West End, Back Bay and Cambridgeport. But unlike his…
Back Bay and South End Businesses Receive Grants from City’s Small Business Relief Fund
More than 40 Back Bay businesses and 36 South End businesses are among the recipients of the initial round of funding from the city’s Small Business Relief Fund. Aiyara Thai Massage & Wellness; Aluna Salon SPA, LLC, Arden Gallery Ltd.;…
Troubled Fenway Rooming House Receives Reprieve from Licensing Board
A trouble-plagued Fenway rooming house has received a stay of execution because although the city’s Licensing Board voted to indefinitely suspend its license on Tuesday, May 5, that determination will be held in abeyance for six months and only served…
Rep. Livingstone to Hold Virtual Office Hours
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…
Virtual Discussion Focuses on Challenges Surrounding 2020 Census
City Councilor Ed Flynn hosted a virtual discussion Friday focusing on the challenges of tallying accurate counts for the 2020 Census, especially in immigrant communities, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilor Flynn underscored the necessity of getting an accurate Census count…
Restaurateurs Urge State to Allow Restaurants to Reopen May 19
A group of Massachusetts restaurant owners and managers has joined together to pen a letter to state elected officials urging them to allow restaurants to open on Tuesday, May 18. In the May 12 letter to Gov. Charlie Baker, Lt.…
$1-Million Community Preservation Grant Earmarked for Project That Would Bring Library to Chinatown
A mixed-use development that promises to bring a long-awaited public library and much-needed affordable housing to Chinatown is set to receive $1 million as one of the projects earmarked for grant money from the Community Preservation Funds for fiscal ’20.…
Michlewitz Facing Unforeseen Challenges in State Budget
This year has brought a set of unique and unforeseen challenges for Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, who is charged with managing the state’s annual fiscal budget in his role as House Chair of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. “Because…