Mayor Marty Walsh held a press conference on Tuesday, where he updated Bostonians on how the city is moving forward with the COVID-19 crisis. As of May 26, Boston had 12,521 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and 622 people had died.…
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Baker Provides Updates on State’s Response to COVID-19
Governor Baker held a press conference on Tuesday where he provided some updates on the state’s response to COVID-19. He said that as of Monday, more than 540,000 tests have been performed in Massachusetts, and the state “remains a top…
Baker-Polito Administration Holds Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony
Governor Charlie Baker, along with Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and several other elected officials, held a virtual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday to honor those who have served the country and those who have lost their lives. Baker said in…
Baker-Polito Administration Releases Phased Reopening Plan
Governor Charlie Baker on Monday announced the phased reopening plan for Massachusetts, and urged residents to continue being vigilant to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The plan has been the task of the governor’s Reopening Advisory Board for the past…
As the State Begins to Reopen, Walsh Continues to Ask for “Caution and Commitment” from Residents
Mayor Marty Walsh held a press conference on Tuesday, a day after Governor Baker released his four phase reopening plan for the state. Walsh said that as of Monday, Boston had 11,958 cases of COVID-19 and 587 people had passed…
Bay Village HDC Hears Townhome Proposal for 132 Arlington St. Parking Lot
The Bay Village Historic District Commission held its first virtual meeting via Zoom on May 12, where an advisory review for the construction of nine rowhouses on the existing parking lot at 132 Arlington St. was heard. The Commission was…
Walsh Cancels All Festivals and Parades for the Summer; Boston Pops to Hold Virtual July 4th Event
Mayor Walsh on May 8 announced that all festivals and parades scheduled to be held on city property this summer, up to and including Labor Day, will be cancelled. He encouraged organizers of these events to create virtual versions so…
This Year’s Duckling Day Celebrated on Screens
For more than 30 years, Mother’s Day has been synonymous with Duckling Day in the Boston Public Garden, and brings families from all over the City to celebrate mothers, spring, and don their duck gear. This year, Duckling Day could…
City Looking at Expanding Sidewalks, Making Pedestrian Lanes to Help Businesses
Mayor Walsh on Monday said that the City of Boston is exploring different ways to help businesses once the economy starts to reopen, including the expansion of sidewalks and possible creation of temporary bus lanes to increase bus service. “We…
Baker Signs Order Requiring Face Coverings in Public
Governor Charlie Baker on May 1 signed an order requiring face masks or coverings for everyone when six feet of distance cannot be maintained. The order went into effect on May 6, and children under the age of two and…