On Monday November 7, the East Boston Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Veronica Robles Cultural Center hosted a Ribbon Cutting to welcome Encantada Beauty Spa and Tattis Nails to the East Boston Business community. The East Boston Chamber of…
Author: Times Staff
Commonwealth Experiences Drought Improvements in Majority of State
While the Commonwealth experienced an increase in precipitation over the previous month, there are regions of the state that continue to be impacted by long term drought conditions, and today Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Beth Card announced the…
EBNHC Gathered for an In-Person Reception To Honor Community and Staff
On, Wednesday, November 9, friends and staff of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) gathered for an in-person reception to celebrate and honor the resilience and commitment of their community and staff at the ICA Watershed in East Boston’s shipyard. …
Don’t Miss the Salesian Boys and Girls Club’s Pasta Dinner This Friday Evening
One of the most popular events in the East Boston community during the pre-holiday season is the annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser of the Salesian Boys and Girls Club, which is set to return in-person this Friday evening, November 18, from…
Get Your Flu Vaccine Now!
We’ll be the first to admit that “vaccine fatigue” is affecting all of us these days. But the reality is that the viruses never take a break — virus fatigue is not in their DNA. Although hopefully the worst of…
Need Health Insurance? Go to the Mass. Health Connector
Thanks to our young and diverse population with among the state’s highest rates of uninsurance, East Boston is one of the state’s priority communities in order to enroll our residents in a health insurance plan. Individuals can now sign up…
Guest Op-Ed: Billions Spent on the Election While Americans Struggle
Dr. Glenn Mollette Total cost of 2022 state and federal midterm elections may have exceeded $16 billion according to a OpenSecrets analysis. Federal candidates and political committees spent over $8 billion while state candidates, party committees, and ballot measure committees…
Obituaries 11-16-2022
Helen Molbeck Longtime East Boston Resident Helen V. (Corcoran) Molbeck, 78, beloved sister and aunt, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 14. The oldest of six children, she was known for her big heart and generous spirit.…
Massachusetts Health Connector Kicks Off Open Enrollment Season
Progress Report: Study Shows Gains, Systemic Obstaclesto Boston’s Ambitious Climate Goals
Special to the Times-Free Press A first-of-its-kind report on Boston’s collective progress toward being a carbon-neutral city by 2050, that was released last week, finds that while the city has made notable progress in some areas, a variety of obstacles…