Ten days after Mayor Michelle Wu and the city implemented the ‘B Together” mandate that requires all employees and patrons at indoor venues to show proof of vaccination, Eastie’s weekly COVID 19 positive test rate has dipped for a second…
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Mystic Valley Elder Services Seeks Donations of New Blankets With winter upon us and plenty of cold weather still ahead, Mystic Valley Elder Services is seeking donations of new blankets, all sizes, for its Emergency Closet. The Emergency Closet provides…
State’s December Total Unemployment Rate Dropped by 1.3 Percentage Points
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 20,100 jobs in December. This follows last month’s revised gain of 14,200 jobs. The largest over the month private sector job gains were in Leisure and Hospitality, Trade, Transportation,…
New Regulations Requiring Public Notification of Sewage Discharges Into Waterbodies
The Baker-Polito Administration announced final regulations establishing rules and procedures requiring permittees to notify the public of untreated or partially treated wastewater, including discharges caused by weather events, into the Commonwealth’s surface waters. Discharges of this nature can have negative…
MBTA Proposes Several Fare Change Proposals for Riders
MBTA staff presented several fare change proposals that aim to improve equity by closing gaps in existing fare structures for Reduced Fare Riders, minimize pandemic-related revenue implications and budget uncertainties while increasing ridership where possible, and simplify fare tariff rules…
Baker-Polito Administration to File for $200 Million in Chapter 90 Funding
The Baker-Polito Administration announced plans to file legislation next week seeking $200 million in Chapter 90 funding to help all 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts improve transportation infrastructure and address needs within their local communities. Governor Charlie Baker made…
Goldberg and Citizens Launch Worth and Wealth Seminars
State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg’s Office of Economic Empowerment and Citizens have launched registration for their new Worth and Wealth Seminars. These free virtual trainings will equip Massachusetts women with financial skills and knowledge to build confidence in their economic futures.…
Baker Celebrates Educational Opportunity, Proclaims “Massachusetts School Choice Week”
“It is important for parents in Massachusetts to explore and identify the best education options available to their children,” reads a proclamation just issued by Gov. Charlie Baker, recognizing this Jan. 23-29 as “Massachusetts School Choice Week.” Gov. Baker’s proclamation…
Omicron Can Lead to Long COVID
Public health officials have defined so-called long COVID as the physical, neurological, and cognitive symptoms that can persist indefinitely after infection. Over the past two years, we’ve all seen the countless news stories about the devastating effects of long COVID…
ZBA Approves Curtis Street Project
On Tuesday the Boston Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted unanimously to approve the 29-unit residential development on Curtis Street. The project already received Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) approval so the ZBA approval was the final hurdle in…