Last year Mayor Martin Walsh kicked off the year-long outreach campaign to ensure a fair and complete count in the 2020 U.S. Census. At the time Walsh was joined by a group of non-profit leaders and advocates to start the…
Month: June 2020
Brigham Health now offering free COVID testing in Mission Hill
In an effort to better serve the Boston-area communities disproportionately affected by the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s “Brigham Health” is continuing its work to expand access to those communities most in need of testing. Beginning…
Alcalde Walsh quiere que todos participen en el censo de Boston
El año pasado, el alcalde Martin Walsh inició una campaña para garantizar un censo justo y completo en Boston. Walsh se unió a un grupo de líderes para comenzar el censo decenal que determina la representación en el Congreso, fondos…
Guest Op-Ed: The May 31 protests in the City of Boston
By Councilor Michael Flaherty On Monday morning Bostonians woke up to a City destroyed by the actions of those who took over and desecrated an otherwise peaceful and meaningful protest with acts of violence and destruction. Their actions are unacceptable,…
Guest Op-Ed: The Boston Reopen fund is helping small businesses open their doors while keeping our community safe
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of the people of Boston has been my top priority. As our city and our state begin a gradual reopening process, based on clear…
Letter to the Editor 6-5-2020
The killing of George Floyd Dear Editor, In Boston we are physically miles away from Minneapolis. But no American city, and, really, no American citizen is separated from what we have seen this week in vivid detail. The killing of George…
Most of the protesters are not looters
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government…
Northeastern steps up to help distribute art supplies to families of BPS students
Northeastern University stepped up last month to facilitate the donation of art supplies to the City of Boston. On Wednesday, May 11, EdVestors, a school improvement organization, sent 37 pallets of art supplies to be distributed to the families of…
Baker-Polito administration announces guidelines for restaurants, lodging businesses ahead of Phase Two
Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito announced on May 29 guidance for restaurants and lodging, ahead of Phase Two of the reopening plan. Baker is expected to “make an announcement and decision with respect to Phase Two” on June…
Suffolk County Register of Probate Felix Arroyo hosts online fundraiser for re-election
For years, Suffolk County Register of Probate Felix Arroyo normally hosts a birthday fundraiser in April but the COVID-19 pandemic has cancelled those plans. However, his son, District 5 Boston City Councilor Rocardo Arroyo has launched an online fundraising effort…