Today is Friday, August 21, and here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… 9:00AM Hearing Regarding the 2020 Census, and the Impact of COVID-19. Docket #0280: Order for a hearing to discuss ways to promote a complete and accurate count for the 2020 census in the City of Boston. Docket #0685: Order for a hearing Read More…
Author: Katie Babb
Thursday’s Brief: Students Now Required to Get Flu Shot, Cannabis Industry Regulation Hearing, Trivia Night
Today is Thursday, August 20 and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department reports it is attempting to rid the Public Garden Lagoon of toxic grossness that has several residents complaining about dead ducks, read more on Universal Hub. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 3:30PM Hearing on Equitable Regulation of the Cannabis Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: Cheers to Close in Faneuil Hall After 20 Years, HMS Guerriere Battle Commemoration, Old North Speaker Series, East Boston Evolutions Virtual Tour
Today is Wednesday, August 19 and after outbreaks at UNC and Notre Dame, Boston-area colleges are still proceeding with in-person plans for classes and on-campus living this fall, read more on the Boston Herald. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 11:00AM USS Constitution to Commemorate HMS Guerriere Battle with 21-Gun Salute. To Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: Large Gathering Shut Down at Encore, NEMPAC Virtual Family Bingo, Rental Assistance & Evictions Hearing, Wharf District Council Meeting
Today is Tuesday, August 18 and starting this week the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will be conducting milling and paving at various intersections along Atlantic Avenue from High Street to Mercantile Street and on Surface Road from Clinton Street to Oliver Street in Boston, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… NEMPAC Virtual Family Read More…
Monday’s Brief: Taranta to Close on Hanover St., Families Asked to Share Opinions on Fall Learning Models, HIIT by Healthworks
Today is Monday, August 17 and the latest school reopening plan for the city is putting an emphasis on the parents’ choice of whether or not to send their kids back to school this fall. Families should receive surveys this week asking which of three models—one fully remote and two hybrid—they prefer. Read more on Read More…
Weekend Brief: Boston Public Schools Delay Start to September 21st, Faneuil Hall Tenants Still in Standoff with Landlord, Fisherman’s Feast, Concerts in the Courtyard, NEMPAC Open Mic Night
Today is Friday, August 14 and Boston Public Schools are now planning on delaying the start of classes until September 21st as they continue to decide between a hybrid model or a fully remote model of learning this fall, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… Fisherman’s Feast Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: COVID-19 Tuition Insurance, NEMPAC Director’s Roundtable, NEWRA August Meeting, Virtual Fisherman’s Feast
Today is Thursday, August 13 and a Boston-based company is urging students and parents to purchase a tuition insurance reimbursement policy given the uncertain future of COVID-19, read more on WHDH.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 5:30PM NEMPAC Ask An Expert Series – This is How We Do It Director’s Roundtable. Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: Columbus Statue Study Continues, Celebrating What Unites Us, Childcare Crisis Hearing, BPS Preparation Hearing
Today is Wednesday, August 12 and we’re in the third heat wave of the year. Read more about how some Bostonians are beating the heat on WHDH.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:00AM Celebrating What Unites Us: Mexican Cuisine. Join the Armenian Heritage Park for Celebrating What Unites Us! the virtual Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: Sky Dining on Hold, Columbus Statue Review, Human-Sized Leaves Spray-Painted on Boston Common
Today is Tuesday, August 11 and if you were looking forward to dining in the sky 180 feet over the city of Boston, you’ll have to wait a bit longer as COVID-19 rules no longer permit the floating dinner parties that were potentially joining the dining scene, read more on Eater Boston.com. Here’s what else Read More…
Monday’s Brief: Boston Harbor Now Named Champion in Action, HIIT by Healthworks, Street Sweeping Resumes
Today is Monday, August 10 and starting today ticketing enforcement for street sweeping in the City of Boston will resume. Failure to move a vehicle during posted street sweeping hours will result in a $40 fine ($90 in Charlestown) and $90 for overnight street sweeping. At this time, the City will not be towing vehicles, see Read More…
Weekend Brief: Concerts in the Courtyard, Shark Expedition, Varying Approaches to School Returns
Today is Friday, August 7 and the USS Constitution Museum is open once again with exhibit & experience modifications, read more here. Here’s what you need to know for this weekend… 12:30PM Boston Public Library “Concerts in the Courtyard” Series. Beginning July 10, all concerts in the series will be streamed LIVE from the courtyard Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: Tree Removal Hearing, Kanopy Movie Club, Project of the Year
Today is Thursday, August 6 and local comedy writer Ben Alper says, “The Bobby Orr statue outside TD Garden has been moved to avoid construction work. Until work is complete, it will be nursing a beer across the street at Sullivan’s Tap.” Here’s what else you need to know for today… 1:30PM Government Center Tree Read More…












