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March 10, 2021
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh pictured during his formal remarks at the centennial commemoration of the Armenian Genocide at Armenian Heritage Park, April 2015 (Photo: Isabel Leon from the office of Marty Walsh/City of Boston/Facebook)
BY LILLIAN AVEDIAN AND LEEZA ARAKELIAN
BOSTON Mayor Marty Walsh has issued a statement of apology to the Armenian community of Boston and rescinded a recent proclamation declaring February 26 Khojaly Commemoration Day. “Unfortunately on our part, this was done without our typical review process, which includes conferring with all those potentially impacted,” the apology letter reads. “Following conversations with leaders of the Armenian-American community, we realize that this proclamation has been hurtful to many of you.”
MSO establishes pre-release center for sentenced females - Lexington, MA - New initiative is aimed at preparing women for successful return to families, community
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) on Jan. 21 began vaccinating staff and incarcerated individuals in accordance with the timeline established by the Baker-Polito Administration and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).
Those living and working in congregate settings (including jails and shelters) have been identified as the fourth priority group within Phase One of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccination plan.
By the end of Jan. 21, approximately 130 total staff members and incarcerated individuals will have received the first dose of the Moderna vaccine. Vaccinations will resume on Friday morning.
“Today marks a critical milestone in our ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is important to note it is neither our first nor our last step,” said Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian. “Over the past 11 months we have taken a medically-driven approach to our response, implementing a series of measures designed to mitigate the impact of C
Sheriff’s survey shows inmates apprehensive about vaccine
Hampshire County Jail and House of Correction GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
Published: 1/14/2021 9:30:42 AM
BOSTON – People incarcerated in state prisons or county houses of correction will be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday, but Gov. Charlie Baker said Wednesday his administration does not know how many will actually accept it.
Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian had been wondering the same thing as he prepared to implement a vaccination plan, so his office asked the people incarcerated in Billerica whether they would like to get the vaccine and, if not, what their concerns about it are.