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Monday’s Brief: Mayor Walsh Shares Mask Tutorial, City Council Hearings on Coronavirus Relief Fund & Supporting Tenants, NEWNC Candidacy Announcements Due

Today is Monday, May 4 and since Gov. Baker recently announced a state-wide mandatory mask order to go into effect Wednesday, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh shared a video tutorial on how to make a face covering at home, read more on NBC Boston. Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… 9:00AM Read More…

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Weekend Brief: COVID-19 Crisis Changing the Restaurant Industry, Social Distance Dash to Support NEMPAC, Virtual Open Mic Night

Today is Friday, May 1 and if you’re still looking for alternative options for food supplies, Pepper Pantry just added a new option that connects local food suppliers with consumers so you have more options when looking for grocery deliveries, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… Social Distance Dash Read More…

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Thursday’s Brief: Boston Named Among Worst Places to Quarantine, Wharf District Council Meeting, Neighborhood Walks

Today is Thursday, April 30 and here’s a joke from local comedian Ben Alper: “Boston police arrested a man and charged him with breaking into a COVID-closed fitness club. He was also cited for bench-pressing without a spotter.” Here’s what else you need to know for today… 5:00PM Wharf District Council Meeting. The City of Read More…

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Wednesday’s Brief: North End Businesses Prepare for Financial Burdens of Shutdown Extension; TripAdvisor Closes Boston Office, Reduces Workforce by 25%

Today is Wednesday, April 29 and Needham-based travel company TripAdvisor, Inc. has reduced its workforce by 25 percent, closing its Boston and San Francisco satellite offices due to the coronavirus, read more on The Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable News: North End Businesses Brace For Financial Burdens From Read More…

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What’s the 311? Public Drinking in North Square, Basketball at Polcari Playground, Parking Spot Request on Hull St. & Commercial St., Mask Concerns

Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Public Drinking in North Square This 311 user says, “There are 7 people probably in their 20s, all gathered outside in the newly renovated North Square Read More…

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Tuesday’s Brief: Walsh Says Boston Will Not Reopen on May 4, City Launches Antibody Testing, Q&A with NEMPAC, First Steps, Transportation Benefits Hearing

Today is Tuesday, April 28 and as COVID-19 deaths in Massachusetts passes 3,000, Mayor Marty Walsh announced yesterday that the city of Boston will not reopen on May 4, when the current stay-at-home advisory is set to expire, read more on Boston 25. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM Q&A with Read More…

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Monday’s Brief: State Still in Surge, Boston-based DraftKings goes Public, City Council Hearing on Resources for Veterans

Today is Monday, April 27 and last Friday Boston-based sports betting company DraftKings debuted on Wall Street despite the sports world being on pause due to the ongoing pandemic, read more on MassLive.com. Here’s what you need to know for the week ahead… 2:30PM City Council Hearing on Resources for Veterans. Members of the public Read More…

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Weekend Brief: Researchers Estimate 2,300 Undetected Early COVID-19 Cases, NEMPAC Open Mic Night, 105th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

Today is Friday, April 24 and Mayor Walsh warns the shutdowns could last several more weeks in Boston after the surge of cases and COVID-19 related deaths continues, read more on the Boston Herald. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:00PM NEMPAC Open Mic Night. North End Music & Performing Arts Center Read More…

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Thursday’s Brief: High Schools Working on Alternative Graduation Ceremonies, NEMPAC Piano Techniques, City Council Hearing on COVID-19 Recovery

Today is Thursday, April 23 and here’s a joke from local comedian Ben Alper: “The Patriots unveiled their new-look uniforms for the 2020 season. They also announced new helmets with N95 face masks.” Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:00AM NEMPAC Piano Voicings & Techniques. Join NEMPAC piano, guitar, ukulele and drum Read More…

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Wednesday’s Brief: Pauli’s Lobster Roll Kits, Swan Boat Opening Delayed, Virtual Harbor Use Public Forum, City Council Hearing on Ventilator Guidelines

Today is Wednesday, April 22 and business was booming yesterday for Pauli’s in the North End when they sold out of their lobster roll kits in just a few hours after being featured on Good Morning America’s steals and deals, read more on WCVB.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 8:30AM Virtual Read More…

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What’s the 311? Mask Violations, Person Passed Out Behind Steriti Rink, Abandoned Bike, Gas Light Loose on North St.

Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Bike Left at Intersection Of N Bennet St & Salem St This 311 user writes, “Another bike with bent wheels due to lack of secure bike Read More…

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Tuesday’s Brief: In-Person Classes May Not Resume This School Year, Boston Celebs Support Relief Fund, NEMPAC Singing Workshop, City Council Hearing on COVID-19 Social Impact

Today is Tuesday, April 21 and several Boston celebrities—Amy Poehler, Ken Casey, Julian Edelman, and more—are joining together to show their support for the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund, read more on Boston Magazine. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:00AM NEMPAC Virtual Programming: Singing Workshop. Heather Gallagher takes you through a fun-filled Read More…