We've opened our virtual doors
These days patience is more than a virtue. It’s mandatory. And, as is increasingly becoming clear, we’re going to need a lot of it. For a long time.
Greg Reibman
New program aims to help health care workers & restaurants
As we enter our third full week of the shutdown, here's the latest updates.
Greg Reibman
Do what's in your wheelhouse
Yesterday, I shared the story of an anonymous customer who made a Needham shop owner's day.
Greg Reibman
Updates on the 'essential/non-essential business' rules and more
Earlier this week, Julie Ben-David, owner of the Needham Florist Shop, was worried about the same thing small retailers across our communities were worried about; How to survive and abide by Gov. Baker's order to close her non-essential business.
Greg Reibman
Olin College of Engineering names Dr. Gilda Barabino as its second president
Dr. Gilda Barabino has been named the next president of Olin College of Engineering, effective July 1, 2020. Dr. Barabino’s unanimous selection by the Olin College Board of Trustees comes after a comprehensive search that drew interest from around the world.
Newton-Needham Regional Chamber
Defining 'essential business' and other COVID related updates
We have multiple timely updates (including an item at the very end about takeout beer!) this morning.
Greg Reibman
Mayor announces Newton COVID-19 Care Fund
Fund will assist both Newton residents and Newton-based workers. Mayor Fuller on Friday announced the launch of the Newton COVID-19 Care Fund, established by Newton community leaders in partnership with United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley.
Newton-Needham Regional Chamber
BID Needham establishes Health Care Heroes Fund
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham has just announced the creation of the Healthcare Heroes Fund. 100% of contributions to the Healthcare Heroes Fund will be used to provide essential resources to BID Needham employees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the following priorities.
Newton-Needham Regional Chamber
Newton-Needham food pantries need your help
Responding to many requests from our members as to how they can help during this time of crisis, the chamber will be providing updates from our nonprofit members.
Newton-Needham Regional Chamber
JCC’s Mark Sokoll to retire
After 21 years at the organization, Mark Sokoll, President and CEO of JCC Greater Boston, has announced his retirement.
Newton-Needham Regional Chamber
