The City Council Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, chaired by Councilor Andrea Campbell, held a hearing on March 2 regarding the implementation of recommendations of the Boston Police Reform Task Force. Several councilors expressed their dissatisfaction with the…
Author: Lauren Bennett
Officials Looking Out for Future of Main Streets
In the midst of a pandemic, looking out for the future of Boston’s Main Streets districts has become all the more urgent. The City launched its Reimagine Main Streets program in November of last year, which, according to the City’s…
Walsh Provides Updates on Vaccinations and BPS; Announces Return of Outdoor Dining Program Beginning on April 1
Mayor Marty Walsh held a press conference on March 1, where he provided updates on reopening in the city, talked about Boston Public Schools students returning to in-person learning, and announced that the city’s outdoor dining program will resume on…
Council Holds Hearing on Implementation of Police Reform Task Force Recommendations
The City Council Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, chaired by Councilor Andrea Campbell, held a hearing on March 2 regarding the implementation of recommendations of the Boston Police Reform Task Force. Several councilors expressed their dissatisfaction with the…
Walsh, Martinez Discuss COVID, Vaccination Update
On Monday, Mayor Martin Walsh provided an update on COVID0-19 in Boston, saying that the numbers have improved over the past few weeks, but people need to continue to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. February 1…
New Police Commissioner Dennis White Placed on Administrative Leave following Emergence of Domestic Violence Allegations
Police Commissioner Dennis White, who was sworn in on February 1 following the retirement of former Commissioner William Gross, has been placed on administrative leave as of February 3 by Mayor Martin Walsh, following allegations of domestic assault. The Boston…
From Baseball to Voting to Vaccinations: Fenway Park Offers it all
When people think of Fenway Park, certain things may come to mind: watching the game with friends and family, Fenway Franks, and Wally the Green Monster. Now, people are depending on the historic ballpark to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Fenway…
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…
Chang-Diaz in Support of the State’s Police Reform Bill, But Calls Out Its Flaws
The police reform bill has been at the front of the minds of the Massachusetts Legislature this month, with the bill being sent to Governor Baker at the beginning of the month, which he sent back with amendments. A new…
Coalition for a Truly Affordable Boston Calls for Changes to the City’s IDP
The Coalition for a Truly Affordable Boston, a group of residents and community organizations who are calling on Mayor Walsh to strengthen the city’s Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP), held a virtual speak-out on December 9 where members explained the current…