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Curley School Families and Community Not Happy with State’s Decision

By David Ertischek on November 15, 2021

State Education Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeffrey Riley said the state will not accept all remote learning days as official days that Curley K-8 School will take while facing a COVID-19 outbreak. It’s fair to say that the Curley School community and the general public is incensed by Riley and Boston Public School leaders.

Editorial: State Education Commissioner Puts Community at Risk With Curley School Decision

By David Ertischek on November 15, 2021

The decision by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s commissioner to only count a portion of the Curley K-8 School’s at-home learning days following a COVID-19 outbreak doesn’t do right by the school community — and the Boston community at large — and ought to be reconsidered.

COVID-19 Outbreaks at Two Jamaica Plain Elementary Schools

By David Ertischek on November 5, 2021

The Curley K-8 School and the Joseph P. Manning Elementary School have both had outbreaks of COVID-19 this week.

First Baptist Continues to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Grant

First Baptist Continues to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Grant

By David Ertischek on October 7, 2021

The First Baptist Church recently received a $100,000 grant from Mass General Brigham to grow its sit down meals and food deliveries service.

Bella Luna is Coming Back and Teaming Up with The Haven

Bella Luna is Coming Back and Teaming Up with The Haven

By David Ertischek on August 25, 2021

The owners of Bella Luna and The Haven recently announced a new collaboration to reopen Bella Luna’s space at the Brewery Complex and call it The Haven at the Brewery.

Indoor Mask Mandate Begins August 27th in Boston

Indoor Mask Mandate Begins August 27th in Boston

By David Ertischek on August 23, 2021

Face masks will be required for anyone age two and up in all indoor public settings in Boston beginning 8 am on August 27th.

Acting Mayor Janey Announces Vaccination Mandate For City Employees

By David Ertischek on August 13, 2021

Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced on Thursday that all city employees must report their COVID-19 vaccination status or submit to weekly testing. But the testing mandate will be phased in during two months.

Back to School COVID-19 Vaccine Mobile Clinic at Southern JP Health Center Aug. 9

By David Ertischek on August 6, 2021

The Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center is hosting a free Back to School COVID-19 Vaccination clinic for anyone 12 years old and older on August 9th.

Federal Eviction Moratorium Ended Aug. 1; Rental Assistance Available; Pressley Pushes To Extend Moratorium

By David Ertischek on August 2, 2021

The CDC’s eviction moratorium expired August 1, but rental assistance resources are available through the city’s Office of Housing Stability. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is also pushing legislation to extend the moratorium.

Sherrill House Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Employees

By Alex Villanueva on July 12, 2021

Sherrill House, a Jamaica Plain not-for-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, recently announced that it will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of its efforts to ensure the health and safety of patients, residents and staff.

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Curley School Families and Community Not Happy with State’s Decision

Editorial: State Education Commissioner Puts Community at Risk With Curley School Decision

COVID-19 Outbreaks at Two Jamaica Plain Elementary Schools

First Baptist Continues to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Grant

Bella Luna is Coming Back and Teaming Up with The Haven

Indoor Mask Mandate Begins August 27th in Boston

Acting Mayor Janey Announces Vaccination Mandate For City Employees

Back to School COVID-19 Vaccine Mobile Clinic at Southern JP Health Center Aug. 9

Federal Eviction Moratorium Ended Aug. 1; Rental Assistance Available; Pressley Pushes To Extend Moratorium

Sherrill House Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Employees

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