There are many heroes in the battle against COVID-19 The current crisis in which we find ourselves has been compared to a war. But instead of an opposing army, our enemy is a novel virus that is 1/900th the width…
Month: April 2020
COVID-19 could exacerbate problem gambling
March was Problem Gambling Awareness Month. At least it was supposed to be. The month-long campaign understandably took a back burner to a more pressing public health issue—the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, the two are not unrelated. Recovery advocates believe…
COVID-19 safety measures in place for Rogerson House residents
The health and well-being of seniors is on the forefront of the minds of many as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to keep loved ones separated from their families. Rogerson House, an assisted living community on the Jamaicaway in Jamaica Plain…
Housing Court standing orders will bar new eviction cases through early May
Though it is an unintended consequence of the state court system trying to promote social distancing and health, there will also be an added protection for tenants affected by the COVID-19 response who are in fear of being evicted from…
Hill Happenings
I started writing my column a week early because it’s St. Patrick’s Day, and with the country at a standstill because of the coronavirus, I’m sitting at home instead of being in a gin mill with my brother Dan, enjoying…
Mayor Walsh launches COVID-19 dashboards
In order to keep the public abreast of the rapidly changing situation involving the COVID-19 pandemic here, in the state and nationwide, Mayor Martin Walsh announced the launch of two data analytic dashboards that allow Boston residents to easily track…
City Council holds first virtual meeting regarding coronavirus
The Boston City Council held its first ever virtual hearing regarding COVID-19 on Monday, March 23 using the video conferencing program Zoom. The hearing, which was held by the City Council Committee on Public Health and chaired by new District…
Mayor says playing sports in parks during lockdown is putting others in harm’s way
Saturday in Mission Hill was a beautiful day. The temperatures were in the low 60s and the sun was shining–a signal from Mother Nature that spring had begun to sprung. However, these are not normal times and most of Mission…
City of Boston updates parking policies as COVID-19 spreads
The majority of Mission Hill residents are staying home to do their part to help bend the curve and stop the spread of COVID-19 in the city many are still worried about parking their cars during street sweeping season. While…