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More help for businesses and nonprofits
Millions of additional dollars for businesses and nonprofits are included in the latest version of President Biden’s new stimulus plan which is now headed to...

Second guessing our governor
For at least ten months now, people have been second guessing Gov. Charlie Baker’s reopening plans. But his latest loosening of...

Uncle Charlie: 'Go out and play'
NPR's Ari Shapiro aired an interesting story last night about a debate inside the Biden White House where they're asking; should our COVID messaging focus...

Consider the price of doing nothing
Once this pandemic is over, we’re going to regret not having done more to address a transportation crisis that’s harming to our planet, our economy, our ...

Here's hoping this helps
President Joe Biden ordered some important changes to the Paycheck Protection Program this week that aim to make the federal relief program more accessible to...

This could be a life saver for our smallest businesses
If you own a small business, are a sole proprietor, independent contractor or are self-employed and didn’t think you’d qualify for the Paycheck Protection ...

We should know better than any state
“We should know better than any state, with our incredible health care system, how to do this and how to do it well.” That was Congresswoman Katherine Clark speaking...

Time to treat these businesses like others
Since May of 2019, Newton’s only cannabis retail shop has been operating on Washington Street in Newtonville, without “any issues,” according to acting Police Chief...

Big news from us today
We have some exciting news this morning. The Newton-Needham Regional Chamber has been selected to administer a state program that aims to provide...

New program to address food insecurity, while helping local restaurants
A new program that aims to provide financial support for struggling restaurants and healthy meals to those facing food insecurity, will launch next month in...

One more thing managers must manage
We’ve been telling ourselves that everything will be better soon. And for many of us, it seems, like it will. Of course, that’s...

Change could transform Wellesley's dining scene
A proposal on the just-finalized Wellesley Annual Town Meeting warrant could entice small boutique restaurants to open in town and, in turn, help fill an...



