Special to the Times-Free Press The City of Boston and Wentworth Institute of Technology recently announced major agreements on Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) and an amendment to their Institutional Master Plan (IMP). The new PILOT agreement includes a commitment of more than…
Month: February 2026
New England Aquarium to Screen New Documentary Exploring Penguin Love and Conservation
Special to the Times-Free Press Penguins may be some of nature’s most devoted partners. Many species form lifelong bonds, while others find their mate for a season. Penguins: A Love Story, a new documentary recounting remarkable stories of penguin courtship,…
Massachusetts RMV Announces Special MA250 Low Number Plate Lottery
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is celebrating President’s Day by announcing a special low number lottery featuring the state’s new 250th Anniversary Plate. Residents can apply starting today, February 16, at 9:00 a.m. and have until 5:00…
Wu and OYEA Announce 2026 Mayor’s Youth Summit
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement (OYEA) has announced free tickets are now available for the 2026 Mayor’s Youth Summit (MYS), an annual citywide celebration of the…
DCR Kicks off Recruitment Efforts for Lifeguards and Seasonal Staff for Summer 2026
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) kicked off recruitment for lifeguards, pool and waterfront staff, and water safety instructors for the upcoming summer 2026 season. Positions are available at DCR’s 32 guarded beaches,…
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Welcomes Boston Harbor Distillery as New Beverage Garden Partner
Special to the Times-Free Press The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy announced a new partnership with Boston Harbor Distillery to operate a beverage garden located across from the Boston Harbor Hotel and International Place at the corner of High Street and…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $6.8 million in Fire Department Grants
Special to the Times-Free Press The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that applications are being accepted for two competitive grant programs that will deliver nearly $7 million to fund safety equipment for Massachusetts firefighters and life safety education for children and older…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts Raises nearly $1.8 million at 27th Annual Big Night to Support Youth Mentorship
Special to the Times-Free Press On Feb. 7, nearly 700 guests gathered at House of Blues Boston to celebrate the power of youth mentoring during Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts’ (BBBSEM) 27th annual Big Night. This year’s celebration,…
Verdi, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky Highlight North Shore Philharmonic Winter Concert
Special to the Times-Free Press Music Director Robert Lehmann conducts the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra “Winter Concert” featuring music of Verdi, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 3 p.m. at Swampscott High School. The program includes Verdi’s Overture…
Social Media must be off-limits for Children
After about 20 years of social media platforms operating without any legal or moral constraints, the evidence is overwhelmingly clear that social media is toxic for our children. Much like the tobacco companies 75 years ago (Big Tobacco was fully…