Month: March 2025
State of the City: Wu: “We will Defend the People We Love with All That We’ve Got”
Staff Report Speaking before a standing-room-only crowd, Mayor Michelle Wu delivered a powerful State of the City address on March 19 at the MGM Music Hall on Lansdowne Street. “Boston is strong,” Wu declared unequivocally in a speech in which…
OHNC Strongly Opposes Project on Saratoga Street
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During last week’s Orient Heights Neighborhood Council (OHNC) monthly meeting, attendees heard plans for the second time regarding a proposal at 869 Saratoga Street and voted to oppose it. The proposal, presented by architect Eric Zachrison,…
Moscone Named as a Member of the Criminal Defense ‘Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyers in Mass’
The National Trial Lawyers proudly announces the selection of Albert Moscone, a distinguished member of Moscone Law PLLC, as an NTL – Criminal Defense – Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyer in the state of Massachusetts. The Top 40 Under…
Coletta Zapata Leads Passage of Legislation Restructuring of Boston Commemoration Commission
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) passed an amendment to the Boston Commemoration Commission Ordinance which restructures the Commission to ensure an efficient and effective process. The Boston City Council voted unanimously in…
Josh Kraft for Boston Campaign HQ Officially Opens
Special to the Times-Free Press Josh Kraft, candidate for Mayor of Boston, hosted community members, campaign volunteers and supporters at his new campaign headquarters office to kickoff and celebrate its grand opening. The building is located at 36 Warren Street…
East Boston Main Streets welcomes Ethan Vogt as New Executive Director
Special to the Times-Free Press East Boston Main Streets is pleased to announce the appointment of Ethan Vogt (pronounced E-thun Vote) as its new Executive Director. A resident of East Boston and the founder of Eastie dot Biz, an Instagram…
East Boston’s Frattaroli Runs Boston Marathon for Youth Mentoring Programs
Special to the Times-Free Press On April 21, Greg Frattaroli, of East Boston, will run the Boston Marathon to support local youth mentoring programs. He will lace up to raise money and awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern…
The MBTA Announced Service Changes for April on Several Lines
Special to the Times-Free Press Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/alerts. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff will be available on-site to offer information and assistance during these service changes.…
News in Brief
Edwards Announces Breakfast Hour in East Boston: Residents Invited to Meet with the State Senator and Her Staff Massachusetts State Senator Lydia Edwards will hold a Breakfast Hour for residents of East Boston on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10:00…