Author: Times Staff
GBCVB Announces New Partners for ‘Live Boston Classroom’
The Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) announced new cultural activities and hospitality partners have been added to its “Live Boston Classroom” initiative. “Live Boston Classroom” is aimed at attracting families to adventures in the city, including overnight stays…
RMV Cautions Customers to Be Aware of Text Phishing Scam
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is cautioning customers to be aware of a text phishing scam that has been reported here in the Commonwealth and in other states. The scam reportedly involves customers receiving text messages, claiming to be…
First Bald Eagle Death in Massachusetts from Rodenticides Confirmed
MassWildlife officials recently confirmed that a bald eagle has died from second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide (SGAR) poisoning. While documented elsewhere, this is the first confirmed case of an eagle dying from rodenticide poisoning in Massachusetts. MassWildlife officials recently confirmed that a bald…
State Celebrates COVID-19 Business Relief Program
Gov. Charles Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, legislators and key partners celebrated the success of the Baker-Polito Administration’s COIVD-19 business relief program administered by the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC). Gathering in person…
East Boston Mothers Build Living Art Exhibition to Educate Community on Air Pollution
On Saturday, with support from City Of Boston’s Love Your Block program, Mothers Out Front East Boston invited neighbors to combat air pollution dangers in their own backyard. From 1-4 pm in honor of the Mother’s Day weekend, environmental justice…
Get That Shot!
The idea of “vaccine hesitancy” is a relatively new phenomenon in our country. For those of the Baby Boom generation, there never was any question about getting shots for all kinds of childhood and adult communicable diseases. Vaccines, along with…
Guest Op-Ed: Developing a Life Plan
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Have something to look forward to every day. Work a job. Work in your apartment or house. Have an exercise or health outing of some kind. Clean out a closet. Read a book. Your goal may…
Obituaries 05-12-2021
Cecilio Silva Retired US Gypsum Supervisor and Dedicated NY Yankees Fan Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, May 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt.107)…
News in Brief
JPNA May 10 Meeting Agenda The Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association will meet on Monday, May 10 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm by a Zoom Video Conference. Registration Is Required! In order to speak aloud as an abutter, one must register for…