Walsh Announces 27th round of Resiliency Fund Grants
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Resiliency Fund Steering Committee last week announced the Boston Resiliency Fund’s 27th funding round. These grants represent over $780,000 in funding to 39...
View ArticleState of the City Address to Take Place Virtually on Jan. 12
Mayor Martin Walsh reported on Tuesday, Jan. 5, that he will be holding the annual State of the City address on Jan. 12 in a virtual format in light of the COVID-19 precautions and the rising numbers...
View ArticleWalsh Signs Executive Order Creating the Office of Police Accountability and...
Mayor Marty Walsh on Monday signed an ordinance to create the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency (OPAT), which will bring together the Internal Affairs Oversight Panel and the new...
View ArticleCity to Remain in Step Two, Phase Two of Reopening Plan
Mayor Marty Walsh announced on Tuesday that Boston will remain in Step Two, Phase Two of the state’s reopening process for “at least another three weeks,” until January 27. Walsh said that as of...
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Irvienne Goldson, Longtime ABCD Health Advocate, Dies
Friends, family and colleagues of Irvienne Goldson said to know her was to love her. Sadily, Mrs. Goldson, who served as deputy director of Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Health...
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Positive Test Rate Up 9 Percent
Last week the cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate in the Back Bay and the surrounding neighborhoods dropped but the weekly positive test rate rose slightly. According to the latest data released...
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Multiple sources report Mayor Walsh to leave for Washington, D.C.
A Special Election would take place if Walsh were to leave before March 6 Several sources are reporting that Mayor Martin Walsh has been picked by President-Elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to be the...
View ArticleWho’s Running? More like Who Isn’t Running for Mayor: State Rep. Santiago...
In the wake of Mayor Martin Walsh deciding to join the Biden Administration in Washington, D.C., everyone quickly wondered who would be a candidate in any Special Election, which would be required if...
View ArticleSouth End Leaders Note Unfinished Business With Walsh’s Departure: Most Give...
With all signs this week pointing to Mayor Martin Walsh being confirmed as the next U.S. Labor Secretary for President-elect Joe Biden, many in the South End said they gave his Administration high...
View ArticleFenway Rep. Chynah Tyler Set to Become Youngest Chair of State Black and...
Rep. Chynah Tyler is set to become the Chair of the 15-member Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC) for the 2021-2022 legislative session. Rep. Tyler succeeds Rep. Carlos Gonzalez...
View ArticleArroyo Files Council Order to Waive Special Election
City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo has filed a Home Rule Petition before the City Council to waive any Special Mayoral Election that would be triggered if Mayor Martin Walsh were confirmed as the new U.S....
View ArticleCouncil President Janey Starting Transition to Acting Mayor
Council President Kim Janey appears to be about ready to make history in becoming Acting Mayor of the city – thus also becoming the first African American mayor of Boston. Janey, who represents part...
View ArticleAlexandria to Purchase Landmark Center
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, a real investment trust company that focuses on life science and technology office space, is poised to purchase the Landmark Center, which includes 401 Park Drive and...
View ArticleBiden Taps Mayor Walsh to Become U.S. Labor Secretary in Washington, D.C....
President-elect Joe Biden has called on Mayor Martin Walsh to join his Cabinet and lead his incoming Labor Department – and Walsh has answered the call for his long-time ally and friend. Rumors had...
View ArticleWalsh’s Job Performance Already Garnering Praise from Bostonians
After delivering what was likely his final State of the City address on Tuesday night, Mayor Martin J. Walsh is stepping down after seven years as the city’s political leader, and his performance on...
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In Final State of the City Address, Walsh Speaks of Boston’s Resiliency
Mayor Martin Walsh delivered what was probably his final State of the City address virtually on January 12 from the new Roxbury branch of the Boston Public Library. Last week, President-elect Joe...
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Three Kings Spread Cheer at Villa Victoria
Traditions are part of what makes the South End community strong, even during challenging times. Every year, the Three Kings visit Villa Victoria in the South End the first week of January and bring...
View ArticleCBCU Westland Ave. Branch Open and Ready to Serve
The City of Boston Credit Union (CBCU) has made its way to the Back Bay/Fenway area with a brand new branch. The credit union opened doors to a branch at 2 Westland Ave. in late November of last year,...
View ArticleBVHDC Hears Advisory Review for Isabella St. Church Condo Proposal
The Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) met virtually on January 12 to hear and Advisory Review for the conversion of the former Our Lady of Victories Church at 19 Isabella St. into 26...
View ArticleAndrew Parthum Remembered at Blackstone/Franklin
It meant the world to Andrew Parthum to be able to help students from the South End annually with a home-grown scholarship effort, and it’s a legacy that he will leave behind for years to come – and a...
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