Advocates for public education approved of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) announcement this week to create a Commission that will advise Supt. Brenda Cassellius on the timeline and distribution of more than $400 million in federal dollars coming to…
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Public Garden Swan Boats open for season May 8
Mayor Kim Janey is pleased to announce that the popular Boston Swan Boats will open for the 2021 season at the Boston Public Garden lagoon on Saturday, May 8, at 10 a.m. For the first time in its…
BPS exploring the idea of offering virtual school next year
The Boston Public Schools (BPS) has sent out a survey to parents this week to gauge whether there is interest in creating a Virtual School program that would continue remote learning options through next school year. The letter went out…
Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz endorses David Halbert for Council at-Large
This week, David Halbert’s campaign for Boston City Council At-Large is honored to announce that Halbert has been endorsed by State Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz. In a crowded field still taking shape, this key early endorsement assures Halbert will be…
Baker announces ‘targeted approach’ to vaccine distribution
Governor Charlie Baker on Monday morning announced that the Commonwealth is on track to meeting its goal of vaccinating 4.1 million people by the end of June, as well as discussed some upcoming changes to the vaccine distribution plan.…
Teacher Vaccines
Baker-Polito Administration announces eligibility for K-12 educators, child care workers and K-12 staff Staff Report On March 3, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that K-12 educators, child care workers and K-12 school staff will be eligible to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments…
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…
CAMH considers revised Terrace St. condo proposal
The Community Alliance of Mission Hill (CAMH) met virtually on March 17, where it viewed a presentation by the developers of a property at 154 Terrace St. Around 20 members of the public were in attendance. The development team includes…
He’s In! South End State Rep. Jon Santiago Launches Mayoral Campaign
The video starts on Harrison Avenue and Albany Street and it appears to be late at night, with only the urban-orange streetlights providing the lighting for State Rep. Jon Santiago to walk from his hospital job to his South End…
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…