Just over a week after Jon Santiago launched his campaign, State Representative Aaron Michlewitz from the North End has endorsed Jon Santiago for Mayor of Boston. “I am proud to endorse Jon Santiago for Mayor of Boston. Our city stands…
Month: March 2021
News in Brief
OHNC Meeting Agenda The next meeting for the Orient Heights Neighborhood Council will be held Monday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. For your information and so that you may post and share it, the agenda is below: Zoom…
Piers Park Phase III Meetings Set for March 29-30
At a recent community meeting of the Trustees of Reservations, Amy Eynatian announced that there are two upcoming meetings scheduled to discuss the Piers Park Phase III project. The meetings will be held on March 29 and March 30 in…
Boston Dog Licensing Deadline is March 31
With a current increase in dog adoptions during the COVID-19 quarantine, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division is reminding city dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is March 31. All dogs…
MVES to Hold Free Virtual Workshop Series April 7
Mystic Valley Elder Services will present a free virtual workshop series—A Matter of Balance—on Wednesdays, beginning April 7 to May 26, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A Matter of Balance is a free, award-winning program designed to manage…
Longtime Santarpio’s Cook, Baliram Rishi “Richie” Boodoosingh Dies at 46
If you picked up a Santarpio’s Pizza from the kitchen during the week you most likely got to know Baliram Rishi “Richie” Boodoosingh. Richie was one of Santarpio’s top pizza cooks and for the last 25 years was like family…
Baker-Polito Administration Announces $2.5 Million in Urban Agenda Grants
The state last week announced a total of $2.5 million in Urban Agenda grants to support 30 projects in 23 communities, including Chelsea and Revere. Launched by the Baker-Polito Administration in 2015, the Urban Agenda Grant Program promotes economic vitality…
Bunker Hill Community College Launches Esports Program
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) has announced the launch of a varsity esports program for enrolled students. Esports are video game tournaments in which student teams compete with other colleges and universities through virtual game rooms. With Athletics on hold…
Metro Credit Union Opens College Scholarship Opportunities for Area Students
Metro Credit Union (MCU), Massachusetts’ largest state-chartered credit union, today announced that it will provide scholarship opportunities for the 2021-2022 academic year. To be eligible, the applicant and/or their parent or guardian must be a member of Metro Credit Union.…
Livestreaming for All High School Sports and Events to Be Available This Month
magine sitting home and watching football live from the comfort of your home. In March? Get ready! Livestreaming options for all high school events will be available later this month with the emergence of a new live high school broadcasting…