The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) on Monday issued an updated order, which will be effective May 4, 2020, regarding the operation of Massachusetts state courts and courthouses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Under the new order, until at least June 1,…
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MSPCA Angell Finds Ways to Care for Animals While Protecting Humans
The MSPCA-Angell Adoption Center and Angell Animal Medical Center in Jamaica Plain remain open for animal care and adoptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some changes snd adjustments have been made to ensure the safety of MSPCA employees and visitors. …
MBTA’s RIDE Offering Transit Services to Personal Care Attendants
The MBTA announced that the RIDE paratransit service will temporarily allow customers to book trips for their personal care attendants (PCAs) in an effort to best support their ADA-eligible customers during the COVID-19 situation. “This change will allow the MBTA…
William Chan Receives Scholarship from Ace-Mentor Program
By Dan Murphy A Mission Hill teen was an “easy sell” to receive a scholarship after showing and displaying a strong interest in an after-school program that focuses on the architecture, construction, and engineering fields, according to the program’s leader.…
Two Men Arrested in Connection With Halleck Street Shooting
Boston police arrested two men last Thursday for allegedly trying to gun down two other men on Halleck Street in Mission Hill. Dominick Whitlow Douglas, 28, and Tevin Abercrombie, 25, arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful…
Virtual Events Coming up at the Boston Public Library
What: The Boston Public Library (BPL) is offering the following online events for audiences ranging from babies to seniors. Some events are purely for enjoyment; others are educational or career-oriented; still others are designed for health and fitness. Who: Established…
Emerald Necklace Conservancy, Local Composer Look to Connect Bostonians to Nature Through Music
While exploration of parks is still permitted under social distancing guidelines provided people stay six feet apart, some are not able to go outside and enjoy all that Boston’s parks have to offer. But Andrew List, a Boston-based composer, has…
Women’s Lunch Place Mother’s Day Cards Support Healthy Meals for Women
Women’s Lunch Place is offering to make this Mother’s Day a little brighter, while gathering much-needed funds to support meals for its guests. Women’s Lunch Place, a day shelter located on Newbury St. for women experiencing poverty and homelessness, provides…
Critical Resources on COVID-19 Available in Spanish for Construction Workers
Critical resources for construction workers who are confronting the coronavirus pandemic at work are now available in Spanish on a new website created by the state’s largest construction labor union group. Construction is the sixth largest employment sector in the…
As Revenues Drop, City Budget Leaders Adjust to Losses
One of the bread and butter cash flow generators for cities and towns throughout Massachusetts – including the City of Boston – is local excise taxes on things like hotel rooms and meals, but with the crash of those industries…