On Thursday Bostonians will travel to loved one’s homes or host Thanksgiving Day dinner and many will gather inside without masks for the holiday. Local health experts are suggesting that if families keep gathering relatively small; if everyone over the…
Author: John Lynds
Mayor Wu Signs Councilors Edwards and O’Malley’s Fossil Fuel Ordinance
On Monday Mayor Michelle Wu signed a city ordinance proposed by City Councilors Lydia Edwards and Matt O’Malley to divest city funds from fossil fuels. The ordinance requires the city’s collector-treasurer to divest city funds out of “stocks, securities or…
Wu Sworn in, Becoming the First Female and First Woman of Color to Serve as Mayor of Boston
On Tuesday inside the Boston City Council Chambers, Michelle Wu made history and was sworn in as the first female and first woman of color to ever serve as Mayor of Boston in the city’s history. After Reverend Dr. Arlene…
Early Voting Dates Set for 1st Suffolk and Middlesex Senate Special Election
This week the City of Boston’s Election Department, with approval from the Boston City Council, set in-person early voting dates for the 1st Suffolk & Middlesex Senate Special Election Primary. On Tuesday, December 14 District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards…
Back Bay, Surrounding Area’s COVID Cases Increase
After decreasing 17 percent two weeks ago, the Back Bay and surrounding area’s COVID weekly positive test rate increased last week. According to the weekly report released Monday by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC),1,925 Back Bay, Beacon Hill, North…
Michelle Wu Elected Next Mayor of Boston
Wu was a favorite among Back Bay voters In a historic election where two female candidates of color squared off for the first time for the Boston Mayoral seat, Michelle Wu edged out Anissa Essaibi George during Tuesday’s election to…
Back Bay, City Kick off Early Voting
Back Bay voters had the opportunity to vote early for the Nov. 2 Municipal Election over the weekend at the Copley Library and voters here can continue to vote at City Hall until Friday or utilize early voting drop boxes…
Parks Department Completes First Street Tree Inventory as Part of City’s Urban Forest Plan: Releases Results of Back Bay’s Tree Inventory
Earlier this year, the City of Boston launched its first ever Urban Forest Plan with the hope it will help the city prioritize, preserve, and grow the tree canopy throughout Boston for decades to come. “The Boston Urban Forest Plan…
Back Bay, Surrounding Area’s COVID Cases Remain the Same
After increasing two weeks ago the Back Bay and the surrounding area’s COVID weekly positive test rate remained the same last week.According to the weekly report released Monday by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), 2,319 Back Bay, Beacon Hill,…
Salon Monet Receives Certificate of Appreciation
Founder/Owner of the renowned Salon Monet Shellee Mendes overcame enormous odds to become Newbury Street’s only female African-American hair salon owner. Mendes was raised in Boston public housing developments and was homeless for years with two small children. Despite the…