During the current COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Labor encourages flexibility to effectively comply with government social distancing recommendations and to mitigate the spread of the virus. In response, the Department of Unemployment Assistance enacted emergency regulations, that, among other things, altered the definition of suitable work. The regulations, […]
Granite Links Golf Course in Quincy On Thursday, May 7, 2020, the Baker-Polito Administration updated the Commonwealth’s Essential Services web page, allowing that “private operators of golf courses may permit individuals access to the property so long as there are no gatherings of any kind.” Here is the full text: […]
Castle Island, Pleasure Bay in South Boston National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), the annual celebration of the contributions and accomplishments of the U.S. travel industry, spotlights resilience and hope in the face of the coronavirus pandemic with this year’s theme: the Spirit of Travel. NTTW takes place from May […]
Effective May 6, 2020, the Baker-Polito Administration is requiring the use of masks or face coverings in public places where people cannot socially distance from others. Read the Mask and Face Covering Order here, which Governor Charlie Baker issued today. The order states that all residents over the age of […]
Today is Jazz Day, a worldwide celebration of America’s great cultural artform, now enjoyed around the globe by millions of music lovers. The annual International Jazz Day was initiated UNESCO in 2011. To celebration the occasion, JazzDay.com is hosting a virtual celebration of International Jazz Day, featuring at-home performances, video […]
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation’s (FPUC) weekly unemployment compensation boost is now being paid to eligible individuals in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. FPUC is authorized under Section 2104 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act […]
Today, the Baker-Polito Administration extended the essential services emergency order to May 18th and launched a Reopening Advisory Board that will produce a plan to the Governor by May 18th. The Administration also announced that the Department of Public Health’s Stay At Home Advisory remains in effect and gatherings of 10 […]
This month, Plymouth 400, Inc is launching an #IlluminateNOW campaign that encourages people to shine light on all the positive things happening in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2009, the Massachusetts-based nonprofit has led the planning and execution of programs and events commemorating the 400th anniversary of the […]
This year’s Arts Equity Summit, Creating Cultural Shifts, is being held virtually this year, due to COVID-19. The summit runs from April 24-26, 2020. Register here. Friday, April 24: Celebrating our arts community. Visual and performing artists present work via a digital release party. Saturday, April 25: Critical conversations towards […]
The Baker-Polito Administration today issued its formal determination letter establishing net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as the Commonwealth’s new legal emissions limit for 2050. The release of the letter follows a month-long public comment period during which the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) received input and […]
