While the highly anticipated Duckling Day won’t take place in the Public Garden on Mother’s Day in the traditional sense this year, the Friends of the Public Garden is hosting a “virtual” Duckling Day on Facebook Sunday, May 10, beginning…
Month: May 2020
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Beacon Hill Civic Association 2020 Annual Meeting to be Held Virtually The Beacon Hill Civic Association’s 98th Annual Meeting and Election of Officers and Directors will be held on May 18, 2020, at 6:00pm. While under normal circumstances the meeting…
Michlewitz Facing Unforeseen Challenges in State Budget
This year has brought a set of unique and unforeseen challenges for Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, who is charged with managing the state’s annual fiscal budget in his role as House Chair of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. “Because…
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…
Walsh Provides Testing, Boston Public Schools Updates
Mayor Walsh said on May 4 that while Boston “may be on the verge of a downward slope,” it’s “not time to ease up” on social distancing and other protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. He said that…
City Council Holds Hearing on Coronavirus Relief Grant
The City Council Committee on Ways and Means held a hearing on Monday regarding a grant from the Coronavirus Relief Fund. The Council discussed a “message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of…
Local Restaurants Find Unique Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day
While a traditional meal out with Mom to celebrate Mother’s Day is out of the question this year, some local restaurants offering takeout and delivery are thinking of other ways to mark the occasion. Bin 26 Enoteca at 26 Charles…
Esplanade Association Hosts Virtual 5k, and Tour of Park
Unlike years past, 1,000 runners won’t descend on the park for the annual Esplanade 5K footrace this June, but instead, the Esplanade Association’s Virtual 5K will allow participants to make the trek at their own pace and on any route…
Residents Warned of Scammers Looking to Hijack COVID-19 Stimulus Checks
With millions of people out of work and hoping to receive COVID-19 stimulus checks, the BPD and FBI are warning community members to be leery and wary of scammers seeking personal information either through email or phone calls as a…
Historic New England Names Vin Cipolla Next President and CEO
Vin Cipolla has been appointed the next President and CEO of Historic New England, the heritage organization’s board of trustees announced last week. A nationally recognized leader in the arts, preservation, and environmental advocacy, Cipolla has served as chairman, president, and CEO at public…