Governor said administration does not believe in ‘home confinement’ and this is not that kind of measure After much discussion over the weekend and last Friday, Gov. Charlie Baker issued the order for state officials to begin enforcing a stay-at-home…
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Researchers at the South End’s NEIDL have started working to find COVID-19 treatments
One researcher at Boston University’s National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratory (NEIDL) in the South End has received samples of the COVID-19 virus this week, and has permission to begin working to find a treatment for those with the virus –…
Op-Ed: Through every challenge, Boston stands together
By Mayor Martin Walsh Thursday, March 19, 2020 The coronavirus is a serious public health crisis that is affecting every aspect of life in our city. I know that the changes have been disruptive, and the cancellations have been disappointing.…
President Trump says he will sign bill to assist Americans impacted by COVID-19
We reached an agreement yesterday on a new legislative package that will provide strong support for American families and communities in dealing with the coronavirus.” – President Donald J. Trump President Donald J. Trump said Thursday he would sign a…
Boston Public Libraries, Community Centers Close Down for COVID-19
As of 6 p.m. on Monday, March 16, all branches of the Boston Public Library (BPL) system were closed until further notice including the Central Library in Copley Square and the Charlestown Branch Library. During this time, BPL will expand automatic renewals, and allow people to…
From the Feb. 25 License Board meeting, City Hall: •DEB Group, LLC D/B/A: El Jefe’s Taqueria, 80 BOYLSTON St., Back Bay. Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above – 1,082 Sq. Ft kitchen, serving…
New England Genealogical Society speaks out against new record restrictions
Seemingly out of the far reaches of left field, the New England Historical and Genealogical Society (NEHGS) in the Back Bay were ambushed last week with a little-known proposal in Gov. Charlie Baker’s budget that would severely limit vital records…
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BTD officials preview changes coming to Tremont Street
Boston Transportation officials were on hand to discuss changes coming to Tremont Street during the second South End Business Forum Tuesday at the Revolution Hotel. The street’s design will be reconfigured by eliminating one traffic lane in either direction at…
Mass/Cass 2.0 features dedicated ‘boots on the ground,’ spreading out services
Dedicating more City employees to the South End and spreading out needle exchange services are two key elements in a new plan to address the opioid epidemic at Mass/Cass, a plan previewed on Tuesday by Health Chief Marty Martinez to…