Dr. Robbie Goldstein said his decision for seeking the 8th Congressional district seat boils down to just one thing: assuring that all citizens have access to universal and comprehensive healthcare coverage. “I’m a firm believer in a single-payer healthcare system,…
Month: May 2020
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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…
Rep. Livingstone to Hold Virtual Office Hours
While holding traditional office hours at coffee shops in the neighborhoods he represents isn’t an option now, State Rep. Jay Livingstone is connecting with his constituents via virtual office hours today, Thursday, May 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. “I…
Rep. Livingstone Among Those Facing Challenges in Securing Child-Care Services
State Rep. Jay Livingstone knows firsthand the challenges of finding child care in the age of COVID-19, and he also knows from talking to constituents that his dilemma is far from unique. “Before the pandemic hit, my wife and I…
Pats Punter Jake Bailey Visits MGH in Honor of National Nurses Day
In honor of National Nurses Day, Wednesday, May 6, New England Patriots Punter Jake Bailey joined Valentino Perrina, co-owner and CEO of Nutré Meal Plans, to deliver meals and 100 roses to the hardworking nurses of Massachusetts General Hospital. Nutré,…
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…
Peter Faneuil House Recommended for $340,000 Community Preservation Grant
The Peter Faneuil House is earmarked for a $340,000 grant from the city’s fiscal ’20 Community Preservation Funds. The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) has recommended awarding an Historical Preservation grant in that sum to restore the exterior masonry of the…
Beacon Hill Mail Not Slowed Down by Coronavirus, Extra Precaution Taken to Keep Mail Carriers Safe
By Annie Stockwell While we are all stuck in our homes trying to keep ourselves busy, the post office on 25 New Chardon Street is still operating. As they vigorously wipe down their stations, mail carriers are preparing to deliver…
Restaurateurs Urge State to Allow Restaurants to Reopen May 19
A group of Massachusetts restaurant owners and managers has joined together to pen a letter to state elected officials urging them to allow restaurants to open on Tuesday, May 18. In the May 12 letter to Gov. Charlie Baker, Lt.…