State Rep. Nika Elugardo, like others who work at the State House, has had her normal workload and schedule turned upside down over the past few weeks. “More than 90 percent” of what she works on is related to the…
One Day at a Time: It’s “Groundhog Day” for Everybody
Here’s one way to view the current situation in which we all find ourselves: Prior to the pandemic sweeping the nation and the world, our lives were such that each day truly was a new day, filled with new challenges…
Op-Ed: No Easter for America?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Because of Covid-19 many churches will not be in their sanctuaries for Easter, April 12, 2020. Easter Sunday can fall on any date between March 22nd and April 25th. The dates change because Easter happens on the…
Letters: A Message from AARP
The following letter was sent April 7 from AARP Massachusetts to Governor Baker regarding nursing home and long-term care regulations during COVID-19: Dear Governor Baker, On behalf of 775,000 AARP members in Massachusetts, we are writing regarding the Massachusetts Department…
Three Squares Main Street’s new director ready to tackle business challenges
At the beginning of March, Three Squares Main Street welcomed Warren Williams as its new Executive Director, a position formerly held by Gerald Robbins. As a nonprofit organization serving more than 140 businesses in Jackson, Hyde, and Canary Squares, Three…
JP Observer: Needed by local businesses: Gift card buyers! Financial help!
Local businesses, as well as their owners and staff members, are being decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Without an influx of financial help, some favorite places in Jamaica Plain that are key parts of our community could be lost this…