Author: Times Staff
HVNA: One Project Supported, and Another Opposed
By Michael Coughlin Jr. The Harbor View Neighborhood Association (HVNA) held its monthly meeting on Monday in which it heard the second presentations for two projects, one on Wordsworth Street and the other on Bennington Street, and subsequently voted on…
Coletta Holds Hearing on Proposed Legislation on Non-Motorized Food Carts
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta held a hearing on November 28 to codify regulations and enhance accessibility for non-motorized street food carts. The legislation would unlock an economic mobility tool and provide entrepreneurs the ability…
EBNHC Named National Quality Leader in Healthcare
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) has been named a 2023 National Quality Leader by the Department of Health and Human Service’s (HHS) Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) for their dedicated work in addressing gaps in health equity for…
Local Veterans Served Special Thanksgiving Luncheon by Northeast Metro Tech Culinary Students
Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to announce that Northeast Metro Tech Culinary students served a special Thanksgiving luncheon for local veterans. On Tuesday, Nov. 21, Culinary students opened the Breakheart Inn to 58 veterans from the Town of Wakefield and…
Edwards Appointed to the Special Commission on Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
The Office of Senator Edwards is pleased to announce her recent appointment by Senate President Spilka to the Special Commission on Unaccompanied Homeless Youth (UHYC), which has been reconvened under the Healey Administration. The UHYC, established through Outside Section 208…
Wu Shares Boston’s Winter Weather Preparations Plan
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu joined City officials at the Public Works yard on Frontage Road to discuss winter preparations currently underway in the City of Boston and resources available to residents including older adults and individuals…
Wu Announces BPPA Ratifies New Five-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement
Special to the Times-Free Press On Tuesday, Mayor Michelle Wu announced that a new five-year collective bargaining agreement has been ratified by the membership of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA), the union representing the majority of Boston Police officers.…
GreenRoots Is Hiring Applicants for Several Positions
GreenRoots is hiring the following positions: Director of Development, Director of Health Equity and Mobility, Communications and Public Relations Manager & Teaching Kitchen Coordinator Applicants should apply by Friday, December 15. Director of Development- Salary starting at $90,000 The Director of…
News in Briefs
2023 Living Legends Gala On Dec. 10, the Museum of African American History on Joy St. will hold the 2023 Living Legends Gala and Award Ceremony at the Four Seasons, Boston. Actor and comedian Anthony Anderson will be hosting the…