As retail businesses in the neighborhood scramble to adjust their business models in the face of COVID-19, they are weathering unprecedented – and unexpected – revenue losses. “As a small business that has relied heavily on foot traffic up until…
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‘Virtual Vilna’ Brings Vilna Shul Online
Since the Vilna Shul closed the doors to its 18 Phillips St. headquarters last month due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture has launched “Virtual Vilna,” bringing its programming online to more than 1,200 visitors in just…
Baker and Walsh Announce Stricter Measures; New Funds for COVID-19 Relief
As the COVID-19 crisis continues and begins to approach the predicted surge in cases, Governor Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh continue to provide updates to residents and have implemented new measures to prevent further spread of the virus. As…
House Passes Legislation to Prevent Residential And Commercial Evictions and Foreclosures
On April 2, House Speaker Bob DeLeo and Rep. Joseph McGonagle, along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives, passed legislation to set a moratorium on most residential and commercial evictions and residential foreclosures during the COVID-19 State of…
Trial Court Launches Help Line to Assist Court Users
The Trial Court announced this week the establishment of a Help Line that began on April 2 that the public can call to ask general questions about their civil and criminal cases and help them navigate the court system while the…
New State Initiative Allowing Restaurants to Offer Beer-and-Wine Takeout and Delivery Brings Added Convenience for Customers
With Gov. Charlie Baker signing a bill into law Friday, restaurants throughout the Commonwealth providing delivery and takeout options during the COVID-19 pandemic can now also offer wine and beer in a move that allows customers the convenience of “one-stop…
SJC Issuesorder Restricting Court Appearances to Emergency Matters Until May 4
In light of the ongoing and urgent public health concerns regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) on April 1 issued an orderthat continues to restrict the number of people coming to Massachusetts state courthouses through May 4.…
Councilor Bok Calls on Property Owners with Vacancies to Immediately Rent to Families with Vouchers
Councilor Kenzie Bok filed a resolution this week calling on any Boston property owner with residential vacancies to immediately rent to families with Housing Choice Vouchers. Over the past week, Councilor Bok has been working with the Boston Housing Authority…
Neighborhood Roundup
Hill House Kiddie Kamp Open for Enrollment Hill House, Inc. located at 127 Mount Vernon St., is currently enrolling for its Kiddie Kamp, which is specifically for kids aged 3-5 and the perfect combination of new and exciting experiences in…
City Paws: Reservations for Summer and Fall Travel
By Penny & Ed Cherubino The prospect of traveling seems like a distant promise right now. Yet here we are reminding you to think about reservations for traveling this summer, fall, and right into the holidays. When you have dependent…