Two Jamaica Plain organizations were the latest to receive grant money from the Boston Resiliency Fund to expand COVID-19 testing and continue to feed those most in need during the pandemic. Mayor Martin Walsh announced Wednesday that both the Southern…
Walsh Provides Testing, BPS Updates
Mayor Walsh said on May 4 that while Boston “may be on the verge of a downward slope,” it’s “not time to ease up” on social distancing and other protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. He said that…
BPDA Welcomes Brian Miller as Newest Member of Board
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) last week announced Brian Miller as the newest member of the BPDA Board. A resident of South Boston, Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley, and founder of The Miller Group at…
BPS Will Go Ahead with Choosing New Exam School Test
Supt. Brenda Cassellius said Boston Public Schools (BPS) will go forward with choosing a new exam school test provider for next fall, with several companies considering bids and a bid due date of May 15. During a call with the…
Elugardo Endorses Dr. Goldstein in his Bid for Congress
This week, State Rep. Nika Elugardo (D-Boston) endorsed Dr. Robbie Goldstein’s campaign for Congress. Dr. Goldstein looks to unseat long-term congressman Stephen Lynch in the Massachusetts 8th Congressional district, citing a need for more public health officials in Congress as…
Arboretum’s Lilac Sunday 2020 is Cancelled
In keeping with CDC and Harvard COVID-19 guidelines for large gatherings, The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is canceling Lilac Sunday 2020. All formal activities such as tours, family crafts and science, and performances scheduled for Sunday, May 10 are…