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Mayor Michelle Wu announced that Boston has maintained its triple-A bond ratings from Moody's and S&P Global Ratings for the twelfth consecutive year. This recognition highlights the city's strong fiscal management and economic resilience amid national uncertainties. The upcoming FY26 budget of $4.8 billion aims to preserve essential services while ensuring long-term financial stability.
Seventeen-year-old Keith Joseph from Franklin, Massachusetts, excelled at the DECA International Career Development Conference, placing first in his district and state and ranking in the top ten internationally. His business proposal for a CosMc's restaurant, a new McDonald's concept, showcases his ambition to possibly become a franchisee. Local McDonald's owner Richard Hogan praised Joseph's dedication and vision for the project.
A Malden father, John Baglio, faced a life-threatening attack outside Tufts Medical Center in Boston while his son was hospitalized. The assailant, identified as Wilfredo Burgos, has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after Baglio sustained severe facial injuries. Baglio's wife, an EMT, described the harrowing moment when she witnessed the attack.
The Neighborhood Jobs Trust allocated $500,000 to four community-based organizations in Boston to enhance job-training programs for low-income residents. The initiative aims to build capacity and improve competitiveness for future funding opportunities. Participating organizations served 58 individuals through various job-training services.
Mayor Michelle Wu signed a Project Labor Agreement to provide graduates of Madison Park Technical Vocational High School with access to union jobs in the construction trades. This initiative aims to create stable career pathways, particularly for young women and students of color, and is part of a broader strategy for Boston Public Schools' Long-Term Facilities Plan.
Boston's Office of Language and Communications Access selected three community organizations to provide culturally sensitive translation services for city resources. This initiative aims to enhance language equity and ensure that vital information is accessible to residents in multiple languages. Community leaders emphasize the importance of culturally grounded communication for effective engagement.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department accepts team registrations for the 2025 Boston Neighborhood Basketball League, the oldest neighborhood basketball league in the U.S. Established in 1969, the league serves youth ages 6 to 18, with competitions running from July 7 to August 22. Coaches can register their teams online throughout May.
Massachusetts public health officials issued a warning regarding a combined sewer overflow in the Charles River, which occurred on May 9. Residents should avoid contact with affected waters for at least 48 hours due to health risks from bacteria and pollutants. The advisory will expire on May 11 at 9:27 p.m.
Boston's City Council declared May as Small Business Month, celebrating over 44,000 small businesses that contribute to the city's economy and cultural identity. The Council's resolution, led by Councilor Worrell, addresses challenges faced by Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises and emphasizes ongoing support for equitable access to city resources.
Boston will enforce parking restrictions and street closures for several events in May 2025, including the Innovators Playground and the Haitian-American Unity Parade. Attendees are advised to use alternative transportation methods such as walking, biking, or public transit. The MBTA recommends round-trip tickets for quicker returns.