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CONGRESSIONAL
MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY WILL HOST 2021 CONVENTION IN BOSTON
Many of the
nation's 69 living Medal of Honor Recipients will return to Boston for an
unprecedented fourth time September 7-11
BOSTON
- January 22, 2021 - The Congressional Medal of Honor Society and Mayor
Martin J. Walsh announced today that the Society will hold its annual
convention and Patriot Award Dinner in Boston for an unprecedented fourth
time in September 2021.
Many
of the nation's 69 living Medal of Honor Recipients will be in Boston from
September 7-11.
"Our
great city is honored to host our nation's most brave and valiant heroes
and the recipients of our country's highest honor for an unprecedented
fourth time,'' said Mayor Walsh. "Like the hundreds of thousands of
Bostonians who have served our country, from the Revolutionary War to the
present, these Medal of Honor Recipients are shining examples of courage,
bravery and sacrifice. Their selfless dedication and service are the
foundation of the liberties and freedoms we enjoy today.''
The
Medal of Honor Convention is expected to be a modest gathering of 50 to 60
living Medal of Honor Recipients and their guests, for about 100 to 150
people total. Organizers are prepared to adapt their plans for the fall
depending on the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic as the event nears. The
convention could be pushed to a later date or scaled back if gathering
restrictions remain in place.
The
Medal of Honor Recipients held their first Boston convention in October
2001 a month after postponing the event because of the September 11
terrorist attacks. The Medal of Honor Society was the first organization to
reschedule their Boston convention following 9/11.
The
Medal of Honor Recipients returned to Boston in 2006 and were again
welcomed warmly by the city. Their 2015 convention marked the first time
the Medal of Honor Recipients held their convention three times in the same
city. The Boston 2021 visit will be an unprecedented fourth visit by the
Medal of Honor Society.
"These
Medal of Honor Recipients have formed a strong bond with the city and
people of Boston and to be able to honor them here for the fourth time in
20 years is unprecedented in the history of the Congressional Medal of
Honor Society,'' said Thomas J. Lyons, Chairman of the Boston Congressional
Medal of Honor Society Host Committee. "The duties and sacrifices they
have made on behalf of the nation, and their unwavering support for our men
and women in uniform, is awe inspiring and we intend to host their
convention in a manner that will truly honor and celebrate these incredible
heroes.''
While
in Boston, the Recipients will be involved in several public events and
will also be visiting area schools.
"The
Medal of Honor recipients are thrilled to be coming back to Boston,'' said
Thomas G. Kelley of Massachusetts, a retired Navy Captain who was awarded
the Medal of Honor for his gallant and courageous actions in Vietnam on June 15,
1969. "The outpouring of warmth we experienced in our
previous conventions in Boston left an indelible impression on all of
us."
"We
are excited that my fellow Recipients will return to Boston this September
and once again enjoy all that the city has to offer and the warm reception
we are likely to receive again by the greater Boston community,'' said
Medal of Honor Recipient Ryan M. Pitts, a Lowell native who now resides in
New Hampshire, and who received the Medal of Honor for his gallant and
courageous actions as an Army Sergeant in Afghanistan on July 13,
2008. "We don't consider ourselves to be heroes. The heroes are
the ones who did not come home. We wear the medal to honor them, as well as
all the men and women who have served and continue to serve.''
The
2021 convention will culminate with the Congressional Medal of Honor
Society's Patriot Award Dinner on Sept. 11 at the Seaport Hotel Boston
where the Recipients will present several awards to honorees who have shown
exceptional service to the country and for their commitment to our veterans
and men and women currently serving in the Armed Forces.
Created
in 1861 by President Abraham Lincoln, the Medal of Honor is our nation's
highest and rarest military decoration. It is bestowed by the President of
the United States, in the name of Congress, upon a member of the United
States Armed Forces who distinguishes himself or herself through
"conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life
above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against the
enemy of the United States." Fewer than 3,500 individuals have
received the Medal, half of which have been awarded posthumously. There are
currently only 69 living recipients, one of the lowest numbers in history.
About the Congressional Medal of Honor Society
In
1958, the United States Congress chartered the Congressional Medal of Honor
Society. The purpose of the Society, among other things, is to perpetuate
the legacy of the Medal of Honor. The living recipients of the Medal of
Honor constitute the members of the Society. These recipients meet annually
for their national Medal of Honor Convention.
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BOSTON—The Boston Athletic Association
(B.A.A.) announced today that the 2021 B.A.A. 5K will be held as a
virtual race over Patriots’ Day weekend, April 16–18, 2021. Traditionally run
through Boston’s Back Bay, the B.A.A. 5K will celebrate the spirit of improving
fitness and getting active in 2021.
“Though the
B.A.A. 5K will be held virtually, this year’s race will continue to unite
athletes from around the globe as they cover the 5K distance and earn their
coveted unicorn finisher’s medal,” said Tom Grilk, B.A.A. President and CEO.
“While we can’t yet run together, we remain committed to fostering a community
devoted to fitness and athletic competition as we look forward to the day when
we can run together again in person.”
Registration
for the B.A.A. 5K opens on Monday, February 1 through the B.A.A.’s newly
launched online platform, Athletes’
Village, the central location for B.A.A. race and volunteer history,
official race results, race updates, and race registration. Runners can create
a free account prior to registration opening.
Three tiers of
2021 B.A.A. 5K registration will be offered to all participants:
The Start Line Package ($45, unlimited) includes
virtual B.A.A. 5K entry and a unicorn finisher’s medal.
The Finish Line Package ($60, while supplies last)
includes virtual entry to the B.A.A. 5K, a unicorn finisher’s medal, and
adidas official participant shirt;
The Unicorn Package ($65, while supplies last) includes
virtual entry to the B.A.A. 5K, a unicorn finisher’s medal, adidas
official participant shirt, and access to exclusive B.A.A. training
programs created by B.A.A. High Performance coach and two-time Olympian
Mark Carroll. The premium training programs will be available through a
private group within the Athletes’ Village online platform and will
include training videos, tips, Q&A sessions, and more. The training
programs are tailored to athletes of all levels, whether aiming to run
their first or fastest 5K.
To account for
shipping, handling, and fees, international athletes will be charged an
additional $20. There is no B.A.A. Distance Medley registration option for this
year’s virtual race.
All entrants
will also receive a virtual B.A.A. 5K toolkit featuring signature race elements
including a personalized digital bib; downloadable start and finish lines;
printable breaktape; mile markers; cheer cards; and digital finisher’s
certificate.
When
registering for the virtual race, participants will have an opportunity to
donate and support Special Olympics Massachusetts, the official fundraising
partner of the B.A.A. 5K.
First run in
2009, the B.A.A. 5K traditionally kicks off Boston Marathon weekend each April.
The 2020 edition of the B.A.A. 5K was also virtual, held as part of the 2020
B.A.A. #finishSTRONG Challenge.
The 125th
Boston Marathon was postponed from April to Fall 2021; a date has not yet been
established. Race updates will be shared when available in the Athletes’
Village platform in addition to www.baa.org
and across Boston Marathon social media platforms.
Baker-Polito Administration Awards Another $37 Million in Grants to 638 Businesses, Extends Capacity Limits and Lifts Early Closing Requirement for Businesses
25% Capacity Limits for Most Sectors Extended for Two Weeks, Early Closing Order & Stay At Home Advisory Rescinded
BOSTON — Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced $37.4 million in awards to 638 additional small businesses in a fourth round of grants through the COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program administered by the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation. Restaurants, bars and retail stores, which have been especially impacted during the pandemic, are among the key industries to lead this round.
The Administration announced an extension of the existing, across the board 25% capacity limits for most businesses and current limitations on gatherings through 5:00 AM on Monday, February 8th. The Administration also announced that effective Monday, January 25th at 5:00 AM, it would rescind an existing Early Closing order requiring many businesses to close at 9:30 PM each evening, and that at the same time it would also withdraw its related Stay At Home advisory urging residents to remain at home between the hours of 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
All other orders and safety guidance remain in place throughout the Commonwealth as the state continues to fight COVID-19 and vaccines ramp up in all regions.
COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM
To date, the Baker-Polito Administration has awarded more than $232 million in direct financial support to 4,757 small businesses. This funding has been made available through a $668 million business relief fund set up in December, as well as $50.8 million for small and diverse businesses included in the economic recovery package announced in October.
Additional grants will be announced in the coming weeks for thousands of additional businesses.
On Monday, the Sector-Specific Small Business Relief Grant Program, a new program also administered by MGCC that targets industries experiencing the most significant economic hardship and a loss of revenue, closed for new applications. MGCC will continue to review applications to both programs in the coming weeks, and applicants will be able to review the status of their application through the Submittable portal. Award notifications for the sector-specific program will be made in February.
STAY AT HOME ADVISORY:
The DPH Stay at Home Advisory for the hours of 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM will be rescinded effective Monday, January 25th at 5:00 AM.
MANDATORY EARLY CLOSING ORDER:
The Mandatory Early Closing Order, which since early November has required certain businesses to close by 9:30 PM each night, will be rescinded effective Monday, January 25th at 5:00 AM.
Effective with the January 25 rescinding of the Order, the following businesses listed below may operate past 9:30 PM:
Effective with the rescinding of the Early Closing Order, liquor stores and other retail establishments that sell alcohol will be permitted to sell alcohol past 9:30 PM; and adult use cannabis retailers will also be permitted to sell cannabis after 9:30 PM.
Gatherings and events will also be permitted to continue past 9:30 PM. All gatherings and events will remain subject to current capacity limits of 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors.
Phase 3, Step 2 businesses must remain fully closed.
Capacity Limits: Under the current restrictions that are being extended today, most customer-facing businesses operating in Massachusetts remain subject to a 25% capacity limit.
For a list of sectors subject to the extended capacity restrictions, click here.
Gatherings Limit: The current gathering limits in place since December 26 are also being extended to Monday, February 8th. Indoor gatherings and events will remain limited to 10 people. Outdoor gatherings and events will remain limited to 25 people outside.The gatherings limit applies to private homes, event venues and public spaces.
