DORCHESTER, MA – Amidst a dire, statewide shortage of critical medical supplies, the region’s largest electrical workers’ union, IBEW Local 103, has donated 20,000 medical-grade protective masks to the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) for direct distribution to front-line caregivers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “Words can’t express how grateful I am, and how grateful all my colleagues…
Posts published in April 2020
New partnership to substantially reduce homelessness and prevent displacement among Boston Public Schools students BOSTON – Monday, March 30, 2020 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) and the Boston Public Schools (BPS) are creating a new partnership to house up to 1,000 families with…
*For more information or an interview with Karen McGregor, please contact Dottie DeHart, DeHart & Company Public Relations, at (828) 325-4966 or simply reply to this email.Right Now You Have Time to Work on Yourself. Here’s Where to Focus.As the world struggles with fear, Karen McGregor says we need positiveinfluencers…
Hello Boston Families,As we enter the third week of school closures, SchoolFacts Boston will continue to provide resources to help families navigate this challenging time. As of late last week, Gov. Charlie Baker announced that all schools will remain closed until May 4. All city and state residents who do not fall under the essential employees list…
By James Walker, Newsweek Monday, March 30 Massachusetts Representative Joe Kennedy III has accused President Donald Trump of using the Defense Production Act (DPA) to penalize a company instead of protecting American health care workers.The Democratic congressman told NBC News that medical staff were in “desperate need” of materials such as masks,…
Aaron Gornstein, President and CEO In response to the catastrophic COVID-19 pandemic, the affordable housing community across the country has sprung into action to help prevent and mitigate the life-threatening impacts of this crisis at the ground level. Advocates have been sharing best practices, conducting online trainings, and disseminating public…
Boston, MA—Boston City Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu launched the Boston Stays Home social media challenge today to emphasize the importance of staying home to limit physical contact with others and slow the spread of COVID-19 while strengthening community. The challenge calls for Boston residents to collectively take action each day this…
Boston had a change in where they rank on our Affordability Index in the April installment of the RealtyHop Housing Affordability Index. While Boston ranked #8 out of 100 cities in March, Boston is now ranking #7 for the month of April, which makes the city less affordable for homeowners…
Our belief in whole child development doesn’t waver in times of social crisis such as the one we in Boston — and much of the world — are facing today. It grows even stronger. The need for community and the necessity to stay physically and mentally engaged is more important…
A new food shopping adventure in Dorchester’s Savin Hill section By Paul Feeney Goodbye Stop & Shop, I don’t think I’ll be seeing much more of you the rest of my life. I’ve gotten to know every inch of your South Bay Center Store, going there on many occasions being…