The COVID 19 virus continues to spread across the Back Bay and the surrounding area with 2 out of every 10 residents tested for the virus last week turning out to be positive. Deaths from the virus are also rising…
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Mark Martinez Launches Campaign for State Representative in the 7th Suffolk
Former State House staffer, activist, and lawyer Mark Martinez announces his candidacy for the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 7th Suffolk District, which includes parts of Roxbury, Mission Hill and Fenway. “This district is the heart of the city,…
ZBA Approves Addition at 95-97 Broadway in Bay Village
On January 11, the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) approved a proposal at 95-97 Broadway in Bay Village to add a partial second and a third floor addition for two residential units to the existing office space on the ground…
Baker Announces That 26 Million Rapid Antigen Tests Are Forthcoming
The Baker administration on January 11 announced that the Commonwealth will be receiving 26 million rapid antigen COVID-19 tests over three months in a contract with iHealth, a company who produces the tests. Baker said that the tests will be…
Fenway Park Open Again as State-Sponsored Vaccination Clinic
Fenway Park is once again the site of a mass vaccination clinic, and has been open and running since January 6 providing first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as booster shots, for all people who are…
Red Sox Apply for 16 Concerts for 2022
On Jan. 4, the Red Sox said that they have filed an application with the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing for a total of 16 concerts at Fenway Park for this year. The application includes four shows that…
Winter Weather Advisory: Check CO Alarms and Keep Vents Clear of Snow
With the season’s first significant snow, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey reminded residents to test their carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and keep dryer, furnace, and other exhaust vents clear of snow. “Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of fatal…
Council Welcomes Five New Members at First Meeting of the Year; Elects Flynn as President
The Boston City Council held its first meeting of the year on Monday, with five new council members who had been sworn in just two hours earlier. The Council welcomed new District 4 Councilor Brian Worrell, At-Large Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune,…
First Night Returns as In-Person Event for City’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
After going virtual last year due to the pandemic, First Night Boston – the largest New Year’s Eve celebration in New England – returned as an in-person gathering to usher in 2022. Copley Square was again center stage for the…
Back Bay, Area Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate at 15 Percent
The COVID 19 virus is spreading like wildfire across the Back Bay with 1.5 out of every 10 residents tested for the virus last week turning out to be positive and a certain degree of panic has set in as…