Special to the Times-Free Press The MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services, the T’s operations and maintenance partner for Commuter Rail, announced today that Commuter Rail trains will not service North Station on three upcoming Fridays for planned signal upgrades. Work…
Month: March 2026
Thousands to gather on Boston Common for 10th annual Winter Walk
Special to the Times-Free Press This Sunday, March 22, the Boston Common will transform into a hub of advocacy and community as an estimated 4,000 participants gather for the 10th annual Winter Walk Boston. The milestone event, organized by Winter…
EBYBL holds end of season Awards ceremony
On Saturday, March 14, the EBYBL wrapped up their season with an award ceremony. The day started with Lucca Buccella reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Melissa Forbes received an award for 10 Years of service, Louie Ortiz, who was a…
Healey highlights recent wave of business expansions bringing thousands of jobs to the state
Special to the Times-Free Press During her address to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Forum last week, Governor Maura Healey will highlight a wave of recent business expansions and investments across Massachusetts that are bringing with them…
Capasso In Command: East Boston native will lead Winthrop High baseball program
After serving for two seasons as an assistant coach in the Winthrop High School baseball program, Tom Capasso began his new position as head coach Monday. Appointed by Athletic Director Mark DeGregorio to lead the Vikings in the fall, Capasso…
Opening day at Fenway: Lansdowne Street bars kick off the season with live music and Red Sox Ticket Easter egg hunt
Opening Day at Fenway Park returns on Friday, April 3, and Lansdowne Street’s most iconic venues are celebrating with a full day of live music, DJs, and pre- and post-game parties. Loretta’s Last Call, Lansdowne Pub, Bill’s Bar, Bleacher Bar,…
COLETTA ZAPATA ORGANIZES TRASH CLEAN UP
On Wednesday, March 11, Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata hosted a trash cleanup in partnership with Eastie Clean & Green with over a dozen volunteers attending. Representative Adrian Madaro and staff from Senator Lydia Edwards’ office were also in…
Veronica Robles Cultural Center holds Annual Fundraising Gala
North Service Area Optimization Mitigation Discussed at HVNA Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During last week’s Harbor View Neighborhood Association (HVNA) meeting, representatives from Massport shared plans for mitigation measures related to its North Service Area Optimization project. The aforementioned project, which has been described by Massport Deputy Director…
Coletta Zapata to Hold Hearing on Progress and Opportunities to Address Drink Spiking in Boston
Special to the Times-Free Press Councilor Coletta Zapata (District 1) will hold a hearing on Thursday, March 12, at 9:30 a.m. in the Iannella Chamber to examine progress and identify further opportunities to address drink spiking and drug-facilitated sexual assault.…