Governor Charlie Baker announced on June 15 that there would be 50 pop-up COVID-19 testing sites throughout the Commonwealth, and urged anyone who has recently participated in a large gathering, such as a protest, to get tested for the virus.…
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Walsh Declares Racism a Public Health Emergency; 20% of Police Overtime Budget Go to Communities
Mayor Walsh announced at a press conference on June 12 that he has declared racism a public health crisis in the City of Boston, as well as that he will allocate 20 percent ($12 million) of the Boston Police Department’s…
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Guidelines for Restaurants, Lodging Businesses Ahead of Phase Two
Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito announced on May 29 guidance for restaurants and lodging, ahead of Phase Two of the reopening plan. Baker is expected to “make an announcement and decision with respect to Phase Two†on June…
Baker-Polito Administration Releases Phased Reopening Plan
Governor Charlie Baker on Monday announced the phased reopening plan for Massachusetts, and urged residents to continue being vigilant to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The plan has been the task of the governor’s Reopening Advisory Board for the past…
As the State Begins to Reopen, Walsh Continues to Ask for “Caution and Commitment†from Residents
Mayor Marty Walsh held a press conference on Tuesday, a day after Governor Baker released his four phase reopening plan for the state. Walsh said that as of Monday, Boston had 11,958 cases of COVID-19 and 587 people had passed…
Baker Signs Order Requiring Face Coverings in Public
Governor Charlie Baker on May 1 signed an order requiring face masks or coverings for everyone when six feet of distance cannot be maintained. The order went into effect on May 6, and children under the age of two and…
Walsh Provides Testing, Boston Public Schools Updates
Mayor Walsh said on May 4 that while Boston “may be on the verge of a downward slope,†it’s “not time to ease up†on social distancing and other protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. He said that…
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…
Walsh Urges People to Continue Social Distancing, Expands Outreach for Information
Mayor Walsh continues to urge Bostonians to abide by the guidelines set forth by the City and state in order to continue to control the spread of COVID-19. As of April 20, Boston had 5,749 confirmed cases of the virus,…
Baker Announces Closure of Schools for the Remainder of the School Year
Over the weekend and early this week, Governor Charlie Baker made several announcements regarding COVID-19 in the state. Baker announced that all Massachusetts public and private schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. He said that…