Last Wednesday, Gov. Charlie Baker postponed the payment of all meal’s taxes, sales taxes and room occupancy taxes until June 20, but Councilor Michael McLaughlin has joined a regional group of elected officials calling for the meals taxes, at least,…
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The 3-1-1: Taking Phone Calls Has Kept a Lifeline to Residents During Crisis
When the City established its 3-1-1 constituent call center a few years ago, no one could have predicted that it would become a life-line for many in the City struggling to get the correct information, to be comforted and even…
Market Basket Launches Senior Shopping Hours to Protect and Serve Older Customers
Beginning last week on March 19, Market Basket initiated senior shopping hours specifically geared to accommodate the needs of customers 60 and older. Similar measures have also been implemented at the Stop & Shop on the Parkway. Each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday…
Researchers at the South End’s NEIDL Have Started Working to Find Covid-19 Treatments
One researcher at Boston University’s National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratory (NEIDL) in the South End of Boston has received samples of the COVID-19 virus late last week, and has permission to begin working to find a treatment for those with…
Mystic Valley Elder Services Continues to Provide Services to Consumers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) knows that the evolving and ever changing news about Coronavirus COVID-19 is causing growing concerns for many. MVES is proud to be a highly respected resource in your community and we want you to know…
Gov. Baker files bill to address take-out alcohol service, MCAS, etc.
Today, Gov. Charlie Baker filed An Act to Further Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and School Districts Resulting from COVID-19, which would provide administrative relief to state and local government entities impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, including modifying local…
Give ‘em a Hand: Short Path Distillery switches gears to make sanitizer
When life gives you alcohol, then make hand sanitizer. That has been the theme at Short Path Distillery where the alcohol distilling company in the Fermentation District hit a wall with the COVID-19 response, but has reconfigured itself this week…
Gov. Baker Orders All Non-Essential Businesses To Cease In-Person Operation, Directs the Department of Public Health to Issue Stay at Home Advisory For Two Weeks
Governor said administration does not believe in ‘home confinement’ and this is not that kind of measure After much discussion over the weekend and last Friday, Gov. Charlie Baker issued the order for state officials to begin enforcing a stay-at-home…
President Trump says he will sign bill to assist Americans impacted by COVID-19
“We reached an agreement yesterday on a new legislative package that will provide strong support for American families and communities in dealing with the coronavirus.” – President Donald J. Trump President Donald J. Trump said Thursday he would sign a…