Boston/ Community & Society
Published on May 14, 2020
Top Boston news: Reopening next week could lead to second virus outbreak, experts warn; morePhoto: Vladislav Bezrukov/Flickr

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Boston.

Large Mattapan development to get soccer field instead of farm

The Boston Zoning Commission has approved a plan by the developers of Olmsted Green to swap a soccer field and tot lot for the 4-acre urban farm that was part of the original plans, but never built. 

Read the full story on Universal Hub.

Boston reported no coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, mayor says

Mayor Marty Walsh shared some uplifting news during his coronavirus update.

Read the full story on WBZ | CBS Boston.

Reopening state next week could lead to second coronavirus outbreak, local experts warn

Starting the path to a “new normal” on Monday could result in a devastating second wave of coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths, local experts warned.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

City considers street, sidewalk changes to help with social distancing

Possibilities include temporary bike lanes, adding more bus lanes or stops and converting curbside parking spaces into additional sidewalk space.

Read the full story on WCVB.

Police recover 5 loaded firearms, $7K during robbery investigation

Boston detectives recovered five loaded firearms and more than $7,000 while searching a Dorchester apartment as part of an armed robbery investigation, police said in a news release.

Read the full story on Boston Globe.


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