The Allston Brighton Health Collaborative convenes a network of people and organizations who work together to improve Allston-Brighton community health. ABHC network membership is free and open to anyone who lives in, works in, works on behalf of, or cares about Allston-Brighton.
If you are aligned with our work, please join our network!
ABHC's newsletter distributes every other week. |
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Our team provided food and helped turn out over 240 community members to the City Council Hearing at BCYF's Jackson Mann Community Center
ABHC's Engagement Coordinator, Alex, and five ABHC members gave testimony. There's still time to sign the petition in support of a rebuilt community center.
The Brighton Farmers Market Finishes Another Record-Setting Year
Next week's newsletter will feature the full impact and highlights from this market season. Even with demand for fresh local produce higher than ever, the state legislature did not include enough money in the state budget to fully fund the HIP Program, which our community members rely on. On December 1, households who use HIP to buy healthy and local fruits and vegetables will have just $20 per month to use, regardless of household size.
Brighton Farmers Market shoppers have spent over $52,000 in HIP money at our market this year. That is money that keeps our neighbors healthy and keeps our farms open. We cannot afford to see that number go down. What can you do?The Massachusetts Food System Collaborative is encouraging residents and farmers to share their HIP stories about the specific impacts the program has had on their households over the last few years, and how the benefit reduction will affect them. These personal accounts can underscore the program's significance and help advocate for additional funding. Those interested in sharing their experiences can reach out to Rhea Negrón at int...@mafoodsystem.org. READ MORE HERE |
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| Housing and Transportation Resources in Allston-Brighton
Are you a new neighbor and about to sign your first least? Or have you lived here for decades but want to lear more? ABHC's Mobility Advocate and Brighton resident, Lisa, created this presentation on the various housing and transportation resources at your disposal. Check out her video to learn more! |
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| The Allston Brighton Community Calendar is your one-stop calendar for activities and events in and around the neighborhood.
- All listed events are open to the public.
- Some events include a fee.
- Some events require advance registration.
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| Search ABHC's Resource Database
Our Resource Database includes youth and adult education programs, childcare locations, financial support for housing, mental health supports, and so much more. Take a look, bookmark, and send to a friend! |
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| Local Job and Volunteer Listings
ABHC keeps an eye out for local volunteer and job opportunities focused on public health, housing, advocacy and organizing. We only share job listings that have a posted salary/hourly or salary range.
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Public Health News and Updates
ALLSTON-BRIGHTON
WBUR: St. Elizabeth's Medical Center's landlord sues state over eminent domain taking
Universal Hub: Seattle Street in Allston could get 43 affordable condos, a woonerf and edible plantings
Harvard Crimson: Allston Post Office Slated to Begin Construction in 2025
Harvard Crimson: Resentment, Frustration Surface at Hearing on Stalled Allston Community Center
Boston Herald: Mayor Wu looks to ink long-term PILOT tax payments from ‘Big 9’ institutions first
Boston Herald: Boston nonprofits from Harvard to hospitals escape tax classification wars
Boston Herald: Boston College refuses to pay PILOT cash as mayor’s tax split up for a vote
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Healthy Incentives Program sees $10 million shortfall in state budget; benefits to be cut to $20 a month
Boston 25 News: Eight people displaced after fire in Allston
Boston Globe: At rally, Harvard student group reiterates call for divestment from groups supporting Israel
Boston Globe: ‘We’ll have some discussions’: Top Mass. lawmakers indicate they may change MCAS, audit ballot questions if they pass
Harvard Crimson: With Ballot Question 1, A Test of Trust in the Massachusetts State Legislature
GBH News: New report says Brazilians, the biggest immigrant group in Mass., shouldn't be forgotten
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Brand Survey
Beacon Park Yard Plan Draft Scenarios Survey
This survey shares details of three draft scenarios for BPY and asks you to vote for the tradeoffs that are most important to you.
Please take the survey by November 8, 2024
Age Strong's November 2024 "To-Do"
Allston-Brighton Community Fund
To apply for a grant, organizations must be registered 501c3 in the State of Massachusetts and operate within the Allston Brighton neighborhood serving local organizations, schools, senior programs, veterans, and food banks. Written applications for 2024 must be submitted to Brighton Marine, Inc. by Friday, November 8th, 2024.
Allston Brighton-Boston College Community Fund
The application deadline for the $3,000 Grant for the Spring 2024 cycle of the Allston Brighton-Boston College Community Fund is Thursday, November 21, 2024 by 5:00pm.
City of Boston: New Bike Lanes Coming to Allston-Brighton
We're building miles of new Better Bike Lane projects this fall and next spring! These projects will expand the bicycle network, close key gaps, and improve road surface conditions. Please note that construction schedules are subject to change based on weather, special events, and other factors. Stay up-to-date by checking each project's webpage.
North Beacon Street
Western Avenue
Winship Street
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CLIMATE RESILIENCE
Streetsblog Mass: Report: Confronting Car Dependence Won’t Just Help With Climate Change; It’s a $6.2 Trillion Opportunity
Boston Globe: Despite progress against wildfires, state warns blazes could continue for weeks
Boston Globe: Mass. House Republican again blocks climate bill, forcing Democrats to table it until a formal vote
Streetsblog Mass: Healey Administration Delays Rules to Regulate Tailpipe Pollutants From Trucks
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EDUCATION
Boston Globe: Boston school bus ridership plummets, but the costs keep rising
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EQUITY AND JUSTICE
WCVB: Boston's disabled residents earn less, have fewer housing options
Boston Globe: Question 5 has put tipping culture in the spotlight. But few know its history is linked to slavery.
Boston Globe: ‘I formally apologize’: Biden condemns US Indian boarding schools
GBH News: Reparations advocates urge city to pause plan to give away vacant lots to build housing
Boston Globe: Massachusetts dedicates millions to address long waits for wheelchair repairs
FOOD ACCESS
MassLive: 'A huge blow’: Funds for low-income residents to buy local produce will be cut significantly
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HEALTHCARE
CommonWealth Beacon: Senate leader says Mass. health care ‘incredibly fragile right now’
Boston Globe: Nearly 40,000 patients at Children’s, UMass, and Tenet hospitals may be forced to find new doctors or insurance plans
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HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT
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PUBLIC HEALTH
BU School of Public Health: Permanent Contraception Procedures Surge Among Young Adults After Dobbs Decision
Boston Globe: People in their 30s and 40s are facing an unprecedented wave of memory problems
Boston Globe: EPA toughens requirements to remove lead paint dust around children
WBUR: Mass. could soon legalize natural psychedelics, but not everyone is waiting
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TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY
GBH News: Riders have some concerns about accessibility of new Green Line 'supercars'
StreetsBlog Mass: Federal Funds Will Let Bluebikes System Add Electrified Stations For E-Bikes
Boston Globe: ‘You can no longer drive, and good luck’: Figuring out how long it’s safe to drive has become the third rail of aging
Boston Globe: Boston averages 1,900 serious or fatal crashes per year. Here are the most dangerous intersections.
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