The City of Boston kicked off a community process for renovations to Mission Hill Playground with a virtual public meeting on November 5. The Gazette spoke with Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods about the city’s thoughts for the improvements, as well…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Walsh, elected officials speak out after election; look towards future
Mayor Walsh, along with the Boston City Council, State Rep. Chynah Tyler, District Attorney Rachael Rollins, ad State Treasurer Deb Goldberg, held a press conference on Sunday following the announcement that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris had won the election.…
MBTA proposes service changes following decreased ridership due to COVID-19
As part of its “Forging Ahead” program in response to ridership changes, the MBTA announced on November 9 several proposed changes to service, and is looking for feedback from riders. MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak said at the MBTA Fiscal…
Baker talks about elevated hospitalizations due to COVID
Governor Charlie Baker held a press conference on Tuesday to talk about the increases in hospitalizations due to COVID-19. He said that as of Monday, there were 1184 new cases in the state, and the seven day average positive test…
Michelle Wu holds events following her mayoral campaign announcement
Days after announcing her candidacy for mayor, City Councilor Michelle Wu held events in communities around Boston where she discussed issues with constituents. If elected, Wu would be the first Boston mayor with small children in about 30 years. “Being…
Boston Police Reform Task Force releases initial recommendations
The Boston Police Reform Task Force, which was convened by Mayor Walsh in mid June, told reporters about their process following the end of community listening sessions, as well as discussed the initial recommendations they came up with. Chairman Wayne…
Walsh addresses increase in COVID-19 cases, BPS hybrid model begins Thursday for high needs students
Mayor Walsh held a press conference late Wednesday morning where he addressed the rising COVID case numbers in the City, as well as how Boston Public Schools (BPS) are faring as they get closer to including more kids in the…
Boston Black Coalition Seeks More Engagement in Upcoming Vaccine Trials
Members of the Boston Black COVID-19 Coalition (BBCC) and other allies gathered in protest at Brigham and Women’s Hospital on August 24 because of what they said is ”hypocrisy in action in the hospital’s handling of its role with MODERNA…
Southwest Corridor Park voted “Best in Boston;” local groups at the heart of the beauty transformation
The Southwest Corridor Park, known by many as a peaceful escape running through the center of bustling Boston from Jamaica Plan and Roxbury to the South End and Back Bay, was recently chosen as the “Best Secret Garden” by Boston…
Baker announces #MaskUpMA campaign, new funding
Governor Charlie Baker on July 1 announced the launch of a new campaign, #MaskUpMA, in an effort to remind residents that face coverings are required in public. Baker said that the campaign consists of testimonials on social media, “an updated…