The Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts held a community update meeting as part of its Salon Series of conversations on January 27 for residents to learn about the Eliot School’s plans for moving forward. The conversation was led…
Month: February 2021
At-large Councilor Mejia questioned about alleged live stream at murder scene
At-large City Councilor Julia Mejia is facing some questions about her conduct at a murder scene outside her home in Dorchester, where her neighbor was allegedly shot and killed while in his car. Brandon Williams, 32, was murdered at point-blank…
Reggie Lewis Center opened up as mass vaccination site
The last time Health Chief Marty Martinez was at the Reggie Lewis Center, it was prior to the pandemic and for a summer youth employment fair. It was a time of hope and excitement for young people who were looking…
Former State Senator, Ben Downing Announces Candidacy for Governor
On Monday afternoon East Boston resident Ben Downing is inside Mi Pueblito Restaurant in Orient Heights Square picking up some tacos for lunch. “The chicken jalapeno here is also really good,” Downing tells me as he pays for his lunch.…
Nearly 2,000 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine “Compromised” at VA Hospital
Nearly 2,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine went bad on January 19 after a freezer at the Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center came unplugged, according to a spokesperson for the VA Boston Healthcare system. “The freezer was in a…
Walsh Provides COVID-19 and Vaccination Update
Mayor Martin Walsh on Wednesday provided a COVID-19 update as well as talked about how people can continue to keep themselves and other safe as more vaccine rolls out. Walsh said that as of Feb. 9, there were 168 new…
BPS Submits Budget Heavy on Social-emotional Help, Addressing Enrollment Declines
The Boston Public Schools (BPS) submitted its budget proposal to the School Committee Wednesday night, and it was a budget that included a $36 million increase in funding over last year in what is the second year of a $100…
Local Students earn Academic Honors
Deden-Binder earns Dean’s List honors SUNY New Paltz is proud to congratulate Lucas Deden-Binder of Jamaica Plain, for being named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester. Dean’s List designation is reserved for students who excel academically and earn…
New Police Commissioner Placed on Administrative Leave following Emergence of Domestic Violence Allegations
Police Commissioner Dennis White, who was sworn in on Feb. 1 following the retirement of former Commissioner William Gross, has been placed on administrative leave as of Feb. 3 by Mayor Martin Walsh, following allegations of domestic violence. The Boston…
El Comisionado en licencia administrativa tras acusaciones de violencia doméstica
El alcalde Martin Walsh ha puesto al Comisionado de Policía, Dennis White, en licencia administrativa tras unas acusaciones de violencia doméstica. Esto se produce solo dos días después de su juramento. El Boston Globe informó el miércoles pasado que la…