Special to the Times-Free Press Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata introduced a hearing order regarding the establishment of a Municipal Climate Bank in Boston. It is estimated that it will cost the City of Boston up to three billion…
Month: October 2024
Atlantic Works Gallery Announces Two Mixed Media Exhibitions for November
Atlantic Works Gallery announced that its November exhibition will consist of side-by-side solo shows by two member artists, one who uses mixed media to investigate the natural world and the other who uses it to comment on American society. Together,…
Free Flu and Covid-19 Vaccines Available throughout Boston
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is encouraging all Boston residents ages 6 months and older to get vaccinated for Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 ahead of the peak of respiratory virus season. Vaccines are especially recommended for residents who are…
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Josiah Quincy Elementary School 177th Dragons F.I.R.E. Fundraiser Join the Josiah Quincy Elementary School on Thursday, November 21 as they celebrate 177 years in the Boston community with their annual Dragons F.I.R.E Fundraiser and their quest to raise $177,000 to support…
Healey Appoints Tom McGee as Next Chair of the MBTA Board of Directors
Special to the Times-Free Press Governor Maura Healey today announced that she is appointing Thomas M. McGee as the next Chair of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Association (MBTA) Board of Directors. McGee has served as a board member since April…
It’s Halloween Season — Enjoy It Safely!
With the Halloween season reaching its peak of festivities this weekend through Halloween Night next Thursday, we urge all of our readers to celebrate the season in a safe and responsible manner. Halloween has become big business in recent decades…
A Record-high Temp That Didn’t Feel Like It
We’ve been aware that the temperatures have been unseasonably warm for this time of year, but we were surprised to hear that Boston set a record-high temperature on Monday when the thermometer hit 83 degrees, breaking a mark that had…
Volunteers Needed: Taking a look at Tree Eastie’s Plans for the Fall and Beyond
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Tree Eastie, a local nonprofit focused on strengthening the neighborhood’s tree canopy—the lowest in Boston—through tree planting and maintenance while educating residents about the importance and value of trees, has a lot planned for this fall…
Italian American Alliance Celebrates Columbus Day at Tall Ship Park in Eastie
Monday was celebrated as Columbus Day, and in the Italian community it’s a means to celebratetheir heritage with family, fun, and food. The Italian American Alliance Committee hosted a celebrationat Pier 1 in East Boston, complete with a tall ship…
Coletta Zapata Highlights Need for Investments to Fortify Waterfront
Special to the Times-Free Press Recently, Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata chaired a hearing to discuss implementing coastal resilience strategies for Boston’s Waterfront. In partnership with dozens of waterfront organizations, Coletta Zapata worked with the Wu administration to establish…