Harmonious survey distribution
The UMass Chinese Mental Health Program invites you to participate in a series of short research surveys. The goals of our program are to understand how individuals of Chinese heritage in Massachusetts feel about the concept of mental health, facilitate discussions about mental health within families, and improve the health and well-being of our communities by sharing local resources. Participants will be asked to take a short 15-minute survey. If you choose to leave an email, you will be entered […]
Boston reopening updates
Face Coverings Effective Friday, April 30 Boston will align with the state’s updated Face Coverings Order. Face Coverings will be required at all times at indoor and outdoor venues and events, except when eating or drinking. Face coverings are recommended to be worn both inside and outside during small gatherings at private homes. Face coverings are not required outside in public spaces when individuals are able to remain at a safe distance from others. Private Gatherings/Homes Effective April 30th: Public […]
Five tips for securing Covid-19 vaccine appointments
(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) By James C. Appleby In the United States, more than eight in 10 Covid-19 deaths have occurred among those of us aged 65 or above. This sobering statistic sheds light on just how devastating this pandemic has been for older Americans, and far too many have lost loved ones to this disease. Thankfully, a post-Covid-19 world is coming into view in the distance. Americans now have access to three safe and extremely effective vaccines, and reports show that cases […]
Parting words: A decade on The Greenway
(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) By Jesse Brackenbury As I prepare to depart in late April to lead the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, I wanted to reflect on the Greenway Conservancy’s efforts over the eleven years I’ve worked here. I’ve been lucky to work on the care and improvement of The Greenway since the first year of the Conservancy’s operations; I was hired in December 2009 and have led the Conservancy since the beginning of 2013. We’ve worked to bring vibrancy to Auntie […]
Tufts Medical Center COVID-19 Vaccine Update from 3/29
If you meet the state’s criteria to receive the vaccine, you may book an appointment at TuftsMedical Center here.
Climate Change and The Greenway
By Rachel Lake (請點這裡閱讀中文版。) The Rose Kennedy Greenway, located one block west of Boston’s downtown waterfront, faces significant and growing risks of damage and disruption from climate change and extreme storm events. In 2020, the Greenway Conservancy commissioned a Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Asset Management Plan. Reassuringly, the Conservancy has sufficient funding to implement the report’s high-priority recommendations for asset protection. This Plan presents a roadmap for the Conservancy to protect vulnerable assets and manage risks from the effects […]
Upcoming Park Renovations on The Greenway
By Rachel Lake The Greenway Conservancy is delighted to announce a series of upcoming park renovations to The Greenway in Chinatown this spring. These upgrades are focused on safety and community use, and were informed by community feedback and input, as well as by recommendations of the Conservancy’s Chin Park Lighting Study. Mary Soo Hoo Park on The Greenway is undergoing renovations this spring to better utilize and light this space. The Conservancy will remove the 5 granite structures in […]