Boston Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with coaches from the Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance (BUDA) this winter to offer free co-ed youth Ultimate disc clinics at the Carter Playground Bubble, 709 Columbus Avenue. Program Dates: Sundays, January 4…
Month: December 2025
Happy 100th Birthday Antionetta “ANN” D’Alessandro
A lifelong resident of East Boston recently celebrated her 100th birthday on October 15. She celebrated with many family members and friends. She is the wife of the late John D’Alessandro whom she met at the ripe age of 15.…
The Mass Shooting in Australia: Shocking, but Sadly, not Surprising
This past weekend’s tragic shooting in Australia at a Hanukkah festival once again has demonstrated to the world the pernicious and evil effects of anit-semitism, which is the world’s oldest form of prejudice. Anti-semitism may have reached its peak with…
A Long, Hard Winter Lies Ahead
We didn’t need a weatherman to tell us that the first part of December has been unusually cold. So it was not at all surprising when we recently read that this has been the coldest start to December in our…
There’s Still Time to Help those in Need
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just a week away. We realize that the compressed holiday shopping season has put even more pressure than usual on all of us, but we hope that all of our readers can find…
Letter to the Editor
Donations needed To the Editor, An appeal came into the Chamber from East Boston’s own Meridian House for donations such as clothing, shoes, coats, hygiene, blankets and/or food for the residents. With the holidays quickly approaching any of these would…
Obituaries 12-17-2025
Christine M. Bossi A woman of faith and grace Funeral services were held for Christine M. (Noyes) Bossi, long time East Boston resident, who died peacefully on Monday, December 8th at the Kaplan Family Hospice House following a long well…
Mayor Wu’s Enchanted Trolley Arrives in Maverick Square
Last Sunday evening Maverick Square was filled with residents enjoying the holiday festivities. Local restaurants and businesses offered food and treats to all comers.
Coletta Zapata Holds Hearing Regarding Utility-Related Hazards
Special to the Times-Free Press Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) held a hearing to examine the maintenance and safety protocols of overhead electrical equipment to keep communities safe from utility-related hazards. The hearing brought together City officials, utility companies,…
Massachusetts Houses Passes Higher Education Bond Bill
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts House of Representatives today passed the BRIGHT Act, authorizing approximately $3.65 billion in capital investment to modernize Massachusetts’ public colleges and universities and support the state’s academic, research, workforce and climate goals. Originally…