For years, Suffolk County Register of Probate Felix Arroyo normally hosts a birthday fundraiser in April but the COVID-19 pandemic has cancelled those plans. However, his son, District 5 Boston City Councilor Rocardo Arroyo has launched an online fundraising effort…
Month: May 2020
Costa Offers Online Ordering of Produce and Specialty Foods for Next-Day Pickup
Consumers can now order a self-described “chef’s selection†of fresh fruit, vegetables and specialty food online for next-day pickup from a Charlestown-based company. Located at 18 Bunker Hill Industrial Park, Costa Fruit & Produce is offering its selection of the…
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…
Unemployment Data Shows New Claims Are Overwhelmingly from White Residents
For the fourth week in a row, new unemployment claims were lower than the previous week, and new data from the state shows that more than 80 percent of new claims since March 15 came from residents describing themselves as…
‘We Can Not Shelter in Place’ Commissioner Gross Says Police Will Not Run from the Fight
The Boston Police Department (BPD) has a tremendous legacy and history of working through just about every situation – from terrorist bombings in 2013 to urban rioting in the 1960s – but there are no officers still on the rolls…
Justice Department Committed to Investigating Predatory Practices in Housing Amid Pandemic
The Attorney General has directed U.S. Attorney’s Offices across the country to investigate reports of housing-related sexual harassment resulting from the current COVID-19 pandemic. As the country adopts drastic measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, many Americans have lost…
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…
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…
North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead: May 3-16
Travel Impacts • Overnight Lane Reductions: Overnight lane reductions in both directions will continue during weeknights from 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. At least one lane across the bridge and all turn movements will be available. • N. Washington Street…
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…