The Massachusetts Energy Facility Siting Board (EFSB) has officially approved plans that allow a proposed electrical substation in East Boston to bypass critical environmental permits. The board obliviated public processes, and the project will proceed with construction following hours of…
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Edwards Receives Golden Bridges Award Senator Lydia Edwards was nominated by Donegal County Council, Derry City and Strabane District Council for Golden Bridges Award. The award is in recognition of the Senator’s ongoing support and drive to deepen the connection…
“Meet Me in the City,” Holiday Initiative Announced
Mayor Michelle Wu this month announced the launch of “Meet Me in the City,” a new initiative designed to encourage local tourism through special events, performances, and holiday shopping in Boston’s Downtown and neighborhoods. “Meet Me in the City” encourages…
Madaro Family Community Fund Toy Drive Underway
The Madaro Family Community Fund is thrilled to announce that our 19th annual large-scale toy drive has officially begun! We are so thankful for all of our supporters for providing toys to kids in need throughout our community. In the…
1982 Super Bowl Champion Dom Savio Football Team Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary Reunion
The 1982 Dom Savio High School football team celebrated its Division 4 Super Bowl championship season at a 40th anniversary luncheon Sunday at Anthony’s, Malden. Led by co-coaches Bill Maradei and Reg Lanciani, the Spartans were undefeated and nearly unscored…
Public Program Honors Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day at Charlestown Navy Yard
National Parks of Boston hosted a commemorative service and a wreath-laying ceremony at the USS Constitution Museum and on the World War II-era destroyer USS Cassin Young to remember and honor those who perished in the attack on the U.S.…
National Grid Recommends Home Preparations Ahead of Winter
With colder weather and storm season approaching, including the likelihood of rain and strong winds later today, National Grid is encouraging customers to proactively prepare their homes and businesses for the weeks and months ahead. Every day, National Grid works…
Girl Scouts in Eastern Mass. Are Now Selling Girl Scout Cookies
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts kicks-off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season as Girl Scouts and their troops rally the community to support the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls. The annual cookie program will run through Friday, March 10th. …
Edwards Secures State Funding Money for Community Projects
In her first year in office, Senator Lydia Edwards worked with her colleagues in the House, and with Senate leadership to secure over $2 million of funding for housing support programs, open space, homelessness response and prevention, public safety, and…
Boston Lyric Opera’s 2022–23 Mid-Season Casting and Ticket Announcement
Casting and production announcements for Boston Lyric Opera’s (BLO) spring 2023 performances are being released today, including performers in BLO’s premiere production of Bluebeard’s Castle/Four Songs in March 2023 and the New England premiere of Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels’…