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Marty Walsh’s resignation letter
Read Marty Walsh's resignation letter as he leaves office to become President Biden's labor secretary.
RI HEALTH
Eleanor Slater Hospital ‘stuck in the past,’ official says in defending plans to change R.I.’s state-run ‘hospital of last resort’
Paper medical records and outdated buildings are problematic, but advocates say patients have few other options in Rhode Island.
‘She’ll go down in history books’: In Roxbury’s Nubian Square, residents hail Janey’s history-making
In the nearly 200 years since the job of Boston mayor was created, 54 white men have filled the role of city executive. Kim Janey ended that streak Monday.
Boston seeking delay on full-time in-person learning
Boston school officials announced on Monday they will seek state approval to delay a return of full-time in-person learning in its elementary schools on April 5, but remain committed to bringing students back to classrooms five days a week later in the month.
AstraZeneca vaccine could boost US supply next month, but heighten skepticism
Surprisingly strong US clinical trial results reported Monday for the AstraZeneca vaccine raised the prospect of a fourth COVID-19 vaccine in the United States soon — and a potential supply surplus just as the general public becomes eligible for shots in Massachusetts and most other states next month.
Coronavirus
Department of Health to R.I. nursing homes: You must allow visits
“RIDOH is prepared to take regulatory action to ensure visitation compliance in all Rhode Island long-term care facilities,” officials said in a memo
Woman charged with manslaughter in death of ex-husband, popular Democratic operative
A Brookline woman has been charged with manslaughter in the death last year of her former husband, a well-known environmental consultant and a Democratic aide to former governor Michael S. Dukakis.
Analysis
Walsh was an empathetic mayor who leaves behind a lasting mark, as well as unfinished projects
As Martin J. Walsh prepares for his departure for Washington, D.C., the labor leader leaves Boston with a list of accomplishments, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and unfinished projects.
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SOUTH OF BOSTON
Craft artists and jazz musicians shine during Women’s History Month
Two new one-woman shows, by Michelle Samour and Tamara Kostianovsky, have opened at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton.
Olympia Fencing Center expands into Newton
One of the largest fencing clubs in the country is opening a second location in Newton this month — a glimmer of hope for indoor sports in the pandemic.
Instead of wrapping paper, PTOs turn to food trucks as a tasty way to raise funds
The initiative is through Food Truck Ventures’ “StrEATs for Schools” program which matches food trucks with PTOs in Newton and elsewhere to raise money for schools.
In Newton, Hebrew College to relocate to Temple Reyim as part of ‘shared campus’
Hebrew College will relocate from its Newton Centre location next year to share space with Temple Reyim in Auburndale as part of a “shared campus” arrangement, according to a statement.
As more towns join esports leagues, kids can compete and make friends despite the pandemic
To help kids play video games safely, a growing number of local recreation departments have started their own esports leagues
THE INFORMER
Rare bibles, historical tours, and flamingos
The Museum of Printing in Haverhill is hosting a display of its extensive collection of rare Bibles.
Newton voters in City Council election pick Oliver for Ward 1, Lucas for Ward 2
Newton voters decided the outcome of two citywide races on the City Council during Tuesday’s special municipal election.
Newton police must shift from ‘warrior’ to ‘guardian’ mind-set, report says
Two months after Newton officers shot and killed a resident, a task force is recommending greater civilian oversight of police, improved training on issues such as mental health, and measures to help diversify the department, according to a report.