Community News

Community Meetings Not Confirmed

Due to the COVID-19 situation, the May monthly schedule for NEWRA, NEWNC and FOCCP have not been confirmed or canceled. Interested parties should contact the organization (s) for more information.

File Census Forms

The 2020 Federal Census is being conducted online and residents are encouraged to participate in the movement, which has an impact on the State and City.

Playground Closed

The children’s playground at Columbus Park has been closed until further notice.

Membership Drive

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) is currently conducting its annual membership drive. For more info visit www.foccp.org.

Dog Parks Closed

Due to non-compliance with the rules, RUFF has closed both dog parks in the North End indefinitely.

RMV May Extensions

Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has implemented further extensions to renewal timelines for the month of May to 60 days.

No in Person Registration

Customers seeking to renew registrations with the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) can continue to do so online at www.Mass.Gov/RMV at this time.

Those seeking to do so in person will not be able to make an appointment and should delay visiting a service Center as well.

RMV Deals With COVID-19

Since Governor Charlie Baker declared a State of Emergency the week of March 19, the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has implemented measures to reduce the number of people gathering on a daily basis at their sites.

For more information call the Registry go online at www.Mass.Gov/RMV.

Star Market Shuttle

For a Star Market Shuttle schedule call Crystal Transportation at 1-800-879-7433.

Center Only Open for Food Distribution

Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street will only be open as a food distribution site. All other program suspended until further notice.

BPL Expands Services

Boston Public Library (BPL) has expanded statewide remote services and online events.