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Jan 8, 2026

Two children dead from flu in Boston

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is informing residents that flu has been associated with the deaths of two children under two years of age in Boston. These are the first reported flu deaths in children in Boston since 2013. One death was referenced in yesterday’s press release from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the second was confirmed overnight, bringing the state total to four pediatric flu-related deaths. As Boston continues to experience a surge in flu cases, BPHC is urging residents to get vaccinated and take preventative measures to protect against severe illness.

Jan 8, 2026

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Four-Year Contract With Boston Firefighters IAFF Local 718

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a new four-year contract has been ratified by the membership of Boston Firefighters IAFF Local 718, the union representing nearly the entirety of the Boston Fire Department or approximately 1,500 members. This contract bolsters quality of life for firefighters and strengthens operations to ensure the best public safety for the residents of Boston. The ratification vote took place on December 22, 2025. This is the second contract reached between the City of Boston and Local 718 under the leadership of Mayor Wu.

By Richard Heath · Dec 4, 2025

Doris Bunte apartments update

At the invitation of the Jamaica Plain Housing Committee (JPHC), Joe Bamberg, chief of planning, construction and development at the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) came to the Nov. 18 committee meeting to report on Doris Bunte Apartments (DBA) and to clear up some misunderstandings.

Dec 4, 2025

Keep paths cleared for carrier and public safety  

The Postal Service is reaching out to communities throughout the region to raise public awareness of the importance of keeping walkways, sidewalks, and approaches to mailboxes clear from snow and ice so letter carriers can provide safe and timely mail delivery.

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