John Boudreau A Man of Remarkable Character John R. Boudreau, 81, died Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Lahey Medical Center in Burlington. Known and beloved by all as “Papa John,” he was a man of remarkable character — a…
Month: April 2026
Large Crowd Attends Spring Reception for Gabriela Coletta Zapata
A Great Wait
Scholar-athlete Petruccelli seizes opportunity and earns All-Star honors By Cary Shuman Anthony Petruccelli worked hard to earn his promotion to the Saint John’s Prep (Danvers) varsity hockey team, and when that moment arrived this winter, the scholar-athlete elevated his game…
Boston will Mark One Boston Day with Acts of Kindness
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston released the annual call to action for community-based organizations, businesses, and city of Boston residents to come together for volunteer events and acts of kindness in recognition of…
Hearing Addresses Needs, Priorities for HUD Funding
By Ryan Owens The city held a public hearing last month to discuss “the needs and priorities” for an estimated $27 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funds may be invested in housing,…
Boston Parks Department Announces Registration for Tenacity’s 2026 Summer Tennis and Reading Program
Special to the Times-Free Press The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that registration is now available for our free Summer Tennis & Reading Program (STRP) in partnership with Tenacity. The program will return to 16 park…
Atlantic Works Gallery Presents ‘Merging In Stories,’ a Duo Exhibition
Special to the Times-Free Press Atlantic Works Gallery is thrilled to announce Merging In Stories, a duo exhibition showcasing the work of artists Chris LanHui Chou and Jonathan Peña Tabares. The opening reception is Saturday, April 11, 6-9 p.m. Third…
The Animal Rescue League of Boston Hosts Annual Rabies Vaccine Clinic
Special to the Times-Free Press The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) recently partnered with the City of Boston’s Animal Care and Control Department to host its annual rabies vaccine clinic at ARL’s flagship location in the South End. More…
ABCD Offering Free Tax Prep Help for Eligible Residents
Special to the Times-Free Press The April 15th tax filing deadline is around the corner, and Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) urges Greater Boston and Mystic Valley residents who earned $69,000 or less in 2025 to schedule a FREE…
Rescuers Work to Combat Food Waste
By Vina Berger Food rescuers Jeff Schwartz and Virginie Forget stood outside the Trader Joe’s on Boylston Street recently, gingerly stacking boxes of carefully packaged groceries into the trunk of Forget’s car. Containers labeled “fresh fruit” were stacked atop dozens…