BOSTON – Feb. 5, 2016 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that due to weather forecasts, with expected accumulations of up to eight inches, Boston Public Schools will be closed today. The Public Works Department (PWD) will have 500 trucks pre-treating roads in Boston by 6:00 a.m. and two city-owned truck-mounted snow blowers to prepare… Continue reading Wet Snow Causes Widespread Power Outage
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Gov. Baker Delivers First State of the Commonwealth Address
Boston, Jan. 21, 2016, — Today, Governor Charlie Baker delivers his first State of the Commonwealth address from the House Chamber of the Massachusetts State House. Remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker. Mr. President. Members of the House and Senate. Fellow Constitutional Officers. And Members of the Governor’s Council. Mr. Chief Justice and Members… Continue reading Gov. Baker Delivers First State of the Commonwealth Address
Boston Honors MLK Jr. with Day of Service
Boston, Jan。 14, 2016 — Mayor Martin J. Walsh in partnership with The Museum of African American History and the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras will present, “A Day of Service and Celebration in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” on Monday, January 18, 2016 at 1pm in Faneuil Hall. Tributes to Dr. King… Continue reading Boston Honors MLK Jr. with Day of Service
Governors Baker, Nixon Wager Friendly Bet for NFL Playoff Game
Boston, Jan. 14, 2016, — Ahead of Saturday’s AFC Divisional Round game between the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs, Governors Charlie Baker (R-MA) and Jay Nixon (D-MO) have staked a friendly bipartisan bet on the playoff game. Gov. Baker at minority media round table meeting in March 2015(file photo).
Chinese Consulate Hosts 2016 New Year Reception in Boston
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Dec. 29, 2015, — Close to 300 guests attended 2016 New Year Reception at Boston Harbor Hotel hosted by Chinese Consulate General in New York yesterday evening. Ambassador Zhang Qiyue, Consul General of the Chinese Consulate, delivered a speech that highlighted the achievements in Sino-US relations over the past year.… Continue reading Chinese Consulate Hosts 2016 New Year Reception in Boston
195 Nations Set Path to Keep Temperature Rise Below 2 Degrees Celsius
Paris, 12 December 2015 – An historic agreement to combat climate change and unleash actions and investment towards a low carbon, resilient and sustainable future was agreed by 195 nations in Paris today. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (second left); Christiana Figueres (right), Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); Laurent Fabius (second… Continue reading 195 Nations Set Path to Keep Temperature Rise Below 2 Degrees Celsius
U.S. Mayors Report Highlights a Decade of Global Climate Leadership
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — As part of the 2015 U.N. Climate Change Conference, COP 21, in Paris, leaders of The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released a report from the organization’s Mayors Climate Protection Center calling attention to how U.S. mayors have been global climate leaders over the last decade. Titled U.S. Mayors Report on a Decade of… Continue reading U.S. Mayors Report Highlights a Decade of Global Climate Leadership
State Rep. Ultrino Receives Greater Boston Labor Council Leadership Award
Malden, Mass., Dec. 11, 2015, — State Representative Steve Ultrino (D – Malden) was honored last month for his advocacy on the City Council and in the Legislature for working individuals and their families. The Greater Boston Labor Council recognized Representative Ultrino for his efforts with their annual Leadership Award. State Representative Steve Ultrino addresses… Continue reading State Rep. Ultrino Receives Greater Boston Labor Council Leadership Award
Gov Baker Invites Public to State House Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House
Boston, Nov. 25, 2015, — Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito welcome members of the public and their families to attend the annual State House Christmas tree lighting ceremony and Holiday Open House on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The theme of the Open House, “Make it a… Continue reading Gov Baker Invites Public to State House Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House
US State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Alert
Nov. 23, 2015, — The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and… Continue reading US State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Alert