With the percentage of residents testing positive for COVID-19 on the rise in some Boston neighborhoods, Boston Public School Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius released an updated draft plan of BPS’s reopening in the fall that rules out ‘full’ in-person learning. …
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Amid Uptick in Cases, Baker Puts the Brakes on State’s Reopening Process
Governor Charlie Baker last Friday announced that Step Two of Phase Three of the state’s reopening plan is postponed “indefinitely,†after public health data showed an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases. “We cannot say this enough—COVID-19 is highly contagious,†Baker…
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Win City’s Golden Trowel Award
Special to the Regional Review On Wednesday, August 5, Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods presented the Golden Trowel Award to Friends of Christopher Columbus Park’s Horticultural Committee Co-Chairs Robyn Reed and Terese O’Connell for the “Garden of Hope.†Commissioner Woods noted…
Mail-In Ballots for Upcoming Elections on Their Way
Despite President Donald Trump voting by mail during elections in 2017, 2018 and 2020, POTUS has spent the past week threatening to sue state’s that will allow mail-in voting for this upcoming Presidential Election–falsely claiming it will lead to widespread…
Many Topics on Virtual Meeting Agenda/Tonight August 13
There are several agenda items on the next virtual meeting being held by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 13. Nikki Stewart, Executive Director of the Old North Church Foundation, will share details on…
In Brief
FBI Arrests Man on Fulton Street Fulton Street residence were caught off guard when their street was closed by Boston Police on July 28 about noon. When they inquired as to what was going on, they were told to “keep…
Community News
NEW Health Provides Food Assistance Beside the COVID-19 testing NEW Health is providing, in the Nazzaro Community Center parking lot, they are also providing support facing food insecurity. Call 617-643-8000 for testing and information on food assistance. Friends Cancel Reunion…
Baker-Polito Administration Launches Online Platform to Enhance Food System Connections
The Baker-Polito Administration announced the launch of MassGrown Exchange, an online platform designed to facilitate business-to-business connections within the local food system for products and services. The platform was developed following recommendations from the Administration’s Food Security Task Force, which promotes ongoing…
Beat the Summer Heat
Being Safe and Feeling Safe: Capt. Ciccolo New Leader of Downtown Police District
Capt. Robert Ciccolo comes from a long line of police officers in his family, but that didn’t mean he knew he wanted to be a police officer too. In fact, the 37-year veteran said it took him awhile to decide…