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 Dozens of Boston Clergy Members Endorse Michelle Wu 

Boston, MA— A dozen Boston Clergy Members came out with strong support of Michelle Wu for Mayor today, endorsing her as the best candidate to become the next Mayor of Boston. The highly respected clergy members across the city came together in support of Michelle’s candidacy and to work to ensure that people across the city of Boston vote. 

The clergy members endorsing today are as follows:

Minister Omari Jahi Aarons

Reverend Laura Reyes

Reverend Willie Bodrick

Reverend Brenda Brown

Reverend Miniard Culpepper

Reverend Larry Green

Reverend Dr. Gregory G. Groover, Sr.

Rev. Dr. Arlene Hall

Reverend Sharyn Halliday

Rev. James Harrison, Jr.

Rev. Vivian Stephens-Hicks

Reverend Khaden V. Nurse, Sr.

“I met Michelle during the 2012 Senator Warren Campaign, before she became a City Councilmember and was impressed with her as an ordinary person. I was even more impressed when she decided to run for the City Council and won. I am now more impressed with Michelle than ever because she has not lost that ordinary person touch. I support Michelle 100% because Michelle means what she says and says what she means. Michelle is for all of Us!” said Reverend Culpepper.

“Michelle Wu is the person needed to lead our city into the future, PRECISELY because she unashamedly shares her big dreams and aspiration for this city. This type of bold-envisioning ‘why not’ leadership fully resonates with us as clergy and a faith community. Our work informs us that it’s only when you dream big and work hard to fulfill those dreams will real progress take place. Leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr., Edward M. Kennedy and Shirley Chisholm understood that. And so does Michelle!!” said Reverend Dr. Gregory G. Groover, Sr.

“I am humbled and honored to have the support of these prominent leaders in our faith community. Their leadership is critically important to so many of our residents, offering guidance, joy and connection. I am excited to work with our clergy to move towards the future we want as a city and build a Boston for everyone,” said Michelle Wu. 

 

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MAYOR JANEY, THE JAMAICA PLAIN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND NEW HOMEOWNERS CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF CALL CAROLINA The new homeownership project hosts eight new affordable homes for first-time homebuyers in Jamaica Plain

 

 

BOSTON – Saturday, October 23,  2021 – Mayor Kim Janey today joined Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) and residents for the grand opening of the Call Carolina homeownership project. The more than $3.8 million transit-oriented homeownership development created eight new mixed-income homes in Jamaica Plain. The development of the new homes is part of the City of Boston’s Neighborhood Housing Initiative. "Creating affordable homeownership opportunities is vital to fostering generational wealth for our residents. Homeownership also supports residents’ ability to stay in our city” said Mayor Kim Janey. “Thank you to all of our partners who helped create affordable opportunities for Boston residents. I look forward to continuing to create more opportunities for first-time homebuyers in our City.”   The Neighborhood Homes Initiative (NHI) is a product of Housing A Changing City: Boston 2030, the City of Boston’s comprehensive housing plan. The NHI uses vacant land and City of Boston funding to create affordable and mixed-income homeownership opportunities for homebuyers with a range of incomes. The Call Carolina homes were transformed on a once-vacant MassDOT-owned lot. “We are thrilled to welcome eight families to our community who would not otherwise be able to put down roots here,” said JPNDC’s Chief Executive Officer Teronda Ellis. “Affordable homeownership allows people to put their former rent money into equity. It helps keep Jamaica Plain a place where all people have the opportunity to prosper.” “MassHousing was pleased to use CommonWealth Builder funds to help create eight new homes for first-time homebuyers who can now live affordably and prosper economically in Jamaica Plain,” said MassHousing Executive Director Chrystal Kornegay. “Taking three vacant lots and putting up new homes will allow these families to own their piece of the American dream and begin building on their investment for their families and future generations. Congratulations to the new homeowners, JPNDC, the City of Boston, and everyone involved in this exciting accomplishment.”   The homes were sold to first-time buyers in Boston. Of those, six were sold to households making at or below $95,200, or 80 percent of Area Median Income for a family of four, and two were sold to households with an income at or below $119,000 or 100 percent of Area Median Income.  The Call Carolina Homes have high-efficiency heating systems, as well as Energy Star rated appliances. The new homes employ environmentally-friendly design features throughout that meet the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Homes Silver certifiable standard. The development also meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star standards.  The development of these new homes has been made possible in part with public funding of $830,000 from the City of Boston’s Department of Neighborhood Development, $500,000 from the Community Preservation Act funding, and $300,000 from MassHousing. "We are a couple with two young kids, 2 and 6 years old, and we also live with my mother. We have lived in Jamaica Plain for 20 years. We have seen the neighborhood grow and change in different ways; however, what has always persisted is the sense of community. It is very exciting to remain in the neighborhood as homeowners and from this space contribute to the community we love,” said new homeowners Federico and Agustina. “We want our children to grow up in Jamaica Plain and continue developing in a healthy, welcoming, and friendly environment. We are truly grateful to the City of Boston and the State of Massachusetts for making it possible for our family to own our first home. We are also very grateful to all the agencies involved in this process.

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MAYOR JANEY ANNOUNCES THE START OF WEBOS WEEK 2021, PROVIDING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WITH RESOURCES FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY

 

 

Photo from Open Newbury Street in 2021

 

BOSTON - Friday, October 22, 2021 - Mayor Kim Janey, the Mayor's Office of Economic Development, and the Office of Women's Advancement today announced the seventh annual Women Entrepreneurs Boston (WE BOS) Week, a series of free, virtual and in-person events to support and promote women entrepreneurs throughout the City of Boston. Recognizing the challenges faced by business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic, all programming will center around the theme of “Solidarity in Economic Recovery.”  Programming will be held both in-person and online, expanding access to all events. All networking opportunities, business coaching, educational workshops, and guidance on funding resources are hosted by industry leaders to support the prosperity of women entrepreneurs and business owners across the City. For a full list of events, visit here. WE BOS Week starts on Monday, October 25th with an outdoor, in-person Kick-Off at The Patios at City Hall that includes networking with Mayor Kim Janey and a Fireside Chat with Jody Rose, President of the New England Venture Capital Association. The WE BOS Week programming will reflect on the strides women entrepreneurs have made during the pandemic and the lessons learned to strengthen women-owned businesses during Boston’s ongoing recovery. The City of Boston will host a series of panels featuring women entrepreneurs who speak to their stories of resilience and innovative solution-making during Boston’s economic recovery. “The ingenuity of women entrepreneurs during the historic challenges of the pandemic has helped keep our City going,” said Mayor Janey. “As the first woman Mayor of Boston, I’m honored to lift up the voices of women who are running small businesses so we can all learn from each other and ensure our continued economic recovery includes all our residents.” “WE BOS Week is a celebration of women’s leadership, creativity, and vision in all sectors of our economy, from boardrooms to neighborhood shops and home-based businesses,” said Midori Morikawa, Chief of Economic Development. “It’s also an opportunity to recognize the resilience that female entrepreneurs in Boston demonstrated during the pandemic and how the WE BOS community can continue to support each other.” “Small businesses are the heartbeat of our economy,” said Natalia Urtubey, Director of the Small Business Unit. “WE BOS serves to ensure women have access to the tools and resources needed to be successful in their business endeavors. We are thrilled to be hosting this year’s series of events once again.”  "Participation in the WE BOS program over the past few years has helped me broaden my networks and introduced me to new resources to grow my business,” said Cassandra Campbell, owner of Fresh Food Generation in Dorchester. “Building on this ongoing community of support, we will be launching our first full-service restaurant in Dorchester on October 28th!" 10/25/2021 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The Patios, City Hall  Kick-Off and Fireside Chat with Jody Rose, of New England Venture Capital Association ·    Networking to feature special guest Mayor Kim Janey 10/26/2021 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. The Patios, City Hall Women in the Food and Hospitality Business; Panelists include: ·    Nia Grace, Boston Black Hospitality Coalition, Darryl’s Bar & Kitchen, The Underground Cafe + Lounge ·    Tiffany Faison, Big Heart Hospitality ·    Nyacko Pearl Perry, Comfort Kitchen ·    Moderator: Melissa Castro, Graffito  10/27/2021 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Virtual Kickstart Your Social Media Blueprint for Boss Ladies; hosted by Dr. Allana Todman-Da Graca, of Turning on the Lights Global Institute  10/27/2021 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. The Patios, City Hall  Black Women Entrepreneurs of Boston; Panelists include: ·    Joelle Fontaine, I am Kreyol ·    Heather White, TrillFit ·    Danielle Johnson, SPARK FM ·    Moderator: Hilina Ajakaiye, Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau 10/27/2021 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Latina Entrepreneurship on the Rise; hosted by Amplify Latinx and Women of Color Entrepreneurs; speakers include:   ·    Betty Francisco, Boston Impact Initiative  ·    Alvania Lopez, PeachBoxCo. 10/28/2021 2:00 - 4:00 p.m The Patios, City Hall Women Building Economic Opportunities for Small Businesses; panelists include: ·    Nika Londy, Intriguing Hair ·    Laura Etsey, Distraction Brewing Co ·    Carrie DeWitt, Boston Public Market ·    Courtney Pong, CSz Boston & The Rozzi Square Theater ·    Moderator: Paige Curtis, Boston Ujima Project 10/28/2021 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Virtual The Small Business Renaissance: Funding and Growing Women-led Businesses Post-Covid; Hosted by Mainvest. Panelists will include: ·    Deanna Anderson, The Mindful Mutt ·    Ivy Lawson, Ivyee's Everything Honey ·    Heather Yunger, Top Shelf Cookies ·    Cara Loffredo, Boston Women's Market ·    Isabel Strobing, Mainvest 10/28/2021  5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Columbiana Restaurant 536 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain ·    WEBOS Networking Social Hour; hosted by JP Centre South Main Streets   10/29/2021 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. The Patios, City Hall Women in Green Business Lunch and Learn ·    Maria Vasco, Uvida  ·    Lor Holmes, CERO Coop ·    Celine Vercoglio, Spare-It ·    Moderator: Rev. Mariamma White-Hammond, Chief of Environment, Energy and Open Space

 

Over the past seven years, more than 6,000 women have participated in more than 100 WE BOS Week events. Each year, the City of Boston partners with diverse and dynamic organizations to host events, including Innovation Studio, Amplify Latinx, Mainvest, and TOLGI.   The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development offers continuous resources for all entrepreneurs. Small Business Calls are held every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on Zoom and Facebook Live to answer questions and to share the most up-to-date information for small business support. Minority and Women-Owned Business certification office hours are held every Wednesday from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. for those who need assistance in filing for this designation. The Small Business Unit’s office hours are every Friday from 9:00 - 11: 00 a.m. and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. as an additional offering to answer questions for entrepreneurs. All office hours are conducted virtually.    For a complete list of events happening throughout WEBos Week, visit boston.gov/we-bos or follow @EconDevBoston, @BostonWomen, and #WEBOSWeek on Twitter.    ABOUT THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT   The Economic Development Cabinet's mission is to make Boston an appealing and accessible place for working families, entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors to innovate, grow, and thrive in a way that fosters inclusion, broadens opportunity, and shares prosperity, thereby enhancing the quality of life for all Bostonians and the experience for all visitors. Learn more here.   ABOUT THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF WOMEN’S ADVANCEMENT   The Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement creates specific programming and opportunities that support three priority areas: economic equity, safety, and representation. Some of the office's most recent work includes research on paid parental leave and childcare affordability; a multi-pronged approach to closing the gender pay gaps; reducing the demand for commercial sexual exploitation; and creating specific programming for women entrepreneurs. Learn more here.   ###

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State Health Officials Announce Ninth Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts 

Residents urged to continue take precautions to avoid mosquito bites

BOSTON (October 22, 2021) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the ninth human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. The individual is a male in his 60s who was exposed to WNV in Middlesex County.

Twenty-seven communities in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Suffolk counties are at high risk and 71 communities are at moderate risk for WNV. There are no additional risk level changes associated with this new case.

“While the risk from WNV is declining at this time of year, some risk will continue until there has been a hard frost,” said Acting Public Health Commissioner Margret Cooke. “People should continue to take steps to prevent mosquito bites anytime they are outdoors.”

In 2020, there were 11 human cases of WNV infection identified in Massachusetts. WNV is usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. While WNV can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe disease. Most people infected with WNV will have no symptoms. When present, WNV symptoms tend to include fever and flu-like illness. In rare cases, more severe illness can occur.

People have an important role to play in protecting themselves and their loved ones from illnesses caused by mosquitoes.

Avoid Mosquito Bites

Apply Insect Repellent when Outdoors. Use a repellent with DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide), permethrin, picaridin (KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus [p-menthane 3, 8-diol (PMD)], or IR3535 according to the product label. DEET products should not be used on infants under two months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30% or less on older children. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age.

Be Aware of Peak Mosquito Hours. The hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting times for many mosquitoes. Consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during evening or early morning.

Clothing Can Help Reduce Mosquito Bites. Wear long-sleeves, long pants, and socks when outdoors to help keep mosquitoes away from your skin.

Mosquito-Proof Your Home

Drain Standing Water. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by either draining or discarding items that hold water. Check rain gutters and drains. Empty any unused flowerpots and wading pools and change the water in birdbaths frequently.

Install or Repair Screens. Keep mosquitoes outside by having tightly fitting screens on all of your windows and doors.

Protect Your Animals

Animal owners should reduce potential mosquito breeding sites on their property by eliminating standing water from containers such as buckets, tires, and wading pools – especially after heavy rains. Water troughs should be flushed out to reduce mosquitoes near paddock areas. Horse owners should keep horses in indoor stalls at night to reduce their risk of exposure to mosquitoes. Owners should also speak with their veterinarian about mosquito repellents approved for use in animals and vaccinations to prevent WNV and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). If an animal is diagnosed with WNV or EEE, owners are required to report to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources’ (MDAR) Division of Animal Health by calling 617-626-1795 and to the DPH by calling 617-983-6800.

More information, including all WNV and EEE positive results, can be found on the Arbovirus Surveillance Information web page at www.mass.gov/MosquitoesandTicks or by calling the DPH Epidemiology Program at 617-983-6800.