Last week Gov. Charlie Baker announced the state will lift the mask mandate for students and teachers on February 28 but will give power to local school districts on whether or not they decide to lift mask wearing inside the…
Author: John Lynds
Greg Wilmot Appointed EBNHC’s New President and CEO
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s Board of Directors voted this week to appoint Greg Wilmot as the Health Center’s new President and CEO. The board announced Tuesday that Wilmot, who has been serving as interim President and CEO since…
Elected Officials of Color Condemn Hate Directed at Mayor Wu
There’s a fine line between freedom of speech where one’s opinion is expressed during a peaceful protest and using hateful and inflammatory language to express one’s views. Since implementing the city’s vaccine mandate for all indoor venues in boston Mayor…
Back Bay, Surrounding Area’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Increases Slightly Citywide Deaths Decrease
The group of anti-vaxxers camped outside Mayor Michelle Wu’s home are going to have to admit sooner rather than later that her vaccination mandate for indoor venues is working to combat the latest COVID surge in the city. Less than…
Bay Village’s Mike & Patty’s Looks to Expand to JP
A popular Bay Village sandwich shop that has made a name for itself among foodies is looking to open its fourth location in Jamaica Plain. Mike and Patty’s, owned by Ania Zaroda and Michael Gurevich, signed a lease last year…
ABCD, City’s EITC Program in Full Swing in South End and Chinatown
Most people don’t want to think about it but it’s the time a year to begin thinking about filing 2021 tax returns. For many working people in the South End and Chinatown there’s some relief from the confusing process of…
Back Bay, Surrounding Areas Weekly COVID Positive Test Decreases for a Third Week: Deaths Still Increasing
It seems the city’s “B Together” mandate that requires all employees and patrons at indoor venues to show proof of vaccination is having an impact on COVID infections in the Back Bay and across the city. The mandate, which kicked…
Senator Lydia Edwards Sworn in
At a State House ceremony last Thursday Senator Lydia Edwards was administered the oath of office by Gov. Charlie Baker in front of a room of new colleagues, friends and family. After taking the oath Edwards addressed the Massachusetts Senate…
Fuel Assistance Benefits Now at $1,650
Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) kicked off the annual Fuel Assistance Program at the ABCD offices in the South End and Chinatown. ABCD ABCD President/CEO John J. Drew is now urging residents to apply for fuel aid now as…
Attorney General Maura Healey Announces Bid for Governor
Standing in Maverick Square in neighboring East Boston last Thursday Attorney General Maura Healey officially announced her candidacy for Governor of Massachusetts. Healey has long been touted as the successor to Gov. Charlie Baker’s governorship and emerged as a frontrunner…