Mayor Marty Walsh

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Thank you, @FenwayHealth for all that you are doing to care for residents, and keep them healthy. Your work is critical in how the @CityofBoston will get through the #COVID19 pandemic. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

COVID-19 cases: Boston: 9,055 MA: 60,265 US: 1,005,147 I want to remind everyone that behind each case number is a person, with a family. They are our neighbors, and we must ACT to protect them and others by #physicaldistancing and #stayinghome. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

If you are having suicidal thoughts: ✔️Call or text The Samaritans at 877-870-4673. These are extraordinarily difficult times, but we will get through them together. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

If you are struggling with mental health issues, or just need to talk: ✔️Call 3-1-1 to be connected to the Mayor’s Health Line. We can connect you to anonymous counseling over the phone. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

These times are uncertain and stressful and can be hard for people’s mental health. Here are some resources to help: — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Thanks @Edelman11 for being there when we needed you. #SuperbowlLI https://t.co/qxatZ8UwLc — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Antibody testing is critical to helping us understand the widespread nature of #COVID19, and charting our path to recovery. https://t.co/CXZceEGptj — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

@timseanjohnson @CurbedBoston Hi Tim, you can find our guidance for construction here: https://t.co/fk00sOstc1 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

👏🏻 Way to go @BostonSchools. Congrats on providing over 30,000 chromebooks to our students. If your child is still in need of a chromebook, visit https://t.co/3OlcZ9WSnU to request one, or have them reach out to their school if they need a mobile hotspot. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

RT @BostonSchools: Today we crossed a big milestone! We've distributed more than 30,000 Chromebooks to @BostonSchools students since school… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

RT @CityOfBoston: Today, the Boston Resiliency Fund awarded an additional $1.4 million in funds to support 18 organizations. Grantees like… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

@Lina97671738 @MassGovernor Hi Lina, thanks for volunteering. A randomized list of residents living in the selected sampling areas (East Boston, Roslindale and within the boundaries of zip codes 02121 and 02125 in Dorchester) will be receiving an email from the City inviting them to participate in the study — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Here at City Hall, the custodial crew in the Property Management Department is disinfecting every workspace and public area, every single day. They truly are unsung heroes and I want to thank them on behalf of our city. https://t.co/0XOBpfoVGS — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Today, I want to thank some of the @CityofBoston’s unsung heroes of this crisis, specifically the custodians; the janitors; the maintenance crews; all the people who are cleaning & disinfecting essential workplaces every single day during this crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

If you are having a difficult time paying your mortgage, reach out to your lender. If you feel like you need more help, call our Boston Home Center at 617-635-HOME. https://t.co/rFL7iQvEcl — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Participating lenders agree to defer mortgage payments for at least 3 months, and more if necessary; to NOT report late payments to credit rating agencies; and to provide scheduled repayment plans. We started with 12 leading banks and lenders and we now have 17 lenders on board. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

A few weeks ago, I also announced a foreclosure prevention plan for mortgage lenders. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Today we secured over $10 million in Federal funding that we’ll be able to use to re-supply those programs and meet other essential needs. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

And we launched a $2 million Small Business Relief Fund for businesses impacted by the crisis. By the end of this week, we will have distributed 83% of those funds to over 500 businesses in the @CityofBoston. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Our Rental Relief Fund is making $3 million available to renters who lost their income and can’t access unemployment benefits. Our non-profit partners are currently processing 800 applications for rental assistance. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Friday is May 1st, and I know many people are worried about paying their bills--including renters, homeowners, and small businesses. So I can share some updates on relief for housing payments and other needs. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We have already distributed $13.8 million to 138 organizations in Boston and today we are awarding an additional $1.4 million to 18 organizations. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

The #BostonResiliencyFund has played an essential role in our city’s response to the public health crisis. So far we have raised $27.4 million from nearly 5,000 total donors and we continue to take donations. https://t.co/hyNMdmt5nd — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Participants will also be tested for the presence of the #COVID virus. That’s going to give us a snapshot of how prevalent the outbreak is and improve our picture of how the virus spreads. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

Our antibody testing initiative for 1,000 residents is underway and should be completed by the end of the week. https://t.co/iCBic6slRl — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

We also continue to do universal testing for our homeless population, in both city-run and nonprofit shelters. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

.@HealthyBoston’s Public Health Emergency is in effect until further notice and the advisory curfew has been extended to May 18. And all of our actions will continue to be guided by local public health data and expert advice. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

When they are up and running, we will have a total of 19 testing sites operating in the City of Boston. You can find locations, hours, and contact information for all open sites on our map at https://t.co/CpPCgFL58d. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

This week we are drawing on the #BostonResiliencyFund to support COVID testing at more community health centers, including: @FenwayHealth,; Driscoll-Neponset Health Center in Dorchester (@Harbor_Health); and @CharlesRiverCH in Brighton. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Marty Walsh @marty_walsh

The experts are clear: the key to recovery is testing. We continue to expand testing access across our city with new testing sites in our neighborhoods. — PolitiTweet.org