By Adam Swift A new digital billboard run in conjunction by the Sons of Divine Providence and private company Maverick Media would replace two older, rundown billboards on the McClellan Highway and be a revenue source for the Sons and…
Author: Times Staff
Upcoming Neighborhood Meetings
Rt. 1A Corridor Study Public Meeting on October 3 Postponed The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced the postponement of the Route 1A Corridor Study public meeting on Monday, October 3, and the working group meeting that was scheduled on…
MBTA Launches Online Applications for Tap and Blind Access Customers
The MBTA announced that eligible riders can now apply online for a new, renewal, or replacement TAP CharlieCard or Blind Access CharlieCard. People with disabilities (including low vision) and Medicare cardholders are eligible for reduced MBTA fares with a TAP…
Boston Public Health Commission Provides Update on City’s COVID-19 Trends
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) provided the following updates on the latest COVID-19 trends for the City of Boston: Levels of COVID-19 virus in local wastewater are stable, decreasing by 2.8% over the last seven days, but have increased…
Wu Appoints New Members to the ZBA
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced a slate of appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA). The appointees live across the City and represent the diversity of Boston, including members who are multilingual, renters in income-restricted…
Wu Announces Next SPARK Boston Council
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced the newly-selected 2022-2023 SPARK Boston Council. The diverse, 40-member group will spend the next 12 months working to connect young adults to leaders in City government, City services, and one another.…
Upcoming Photography Exhibition ‘Portraits of Pride Boston’ Celebrates Local LGBTQ+ Leaders
To celebrate the beginning of LGBT History Month, “Portraits of Pride,” a new public photography exhibition, will be on display at the Boston Common beginning October 1, running through October 29. The installation will feature 8-foot portraits of local LGBTQ+…
MWRA Board of Directors Approves Waiver To Join MWRA Water System
At its meeting last week, the MWRA Board of Directors voted to adopt the recommendation of the MWRA Advisory Board to temporarily waive the entrance fee new communities pay to join the MWRA water system. Citing the challenges communities face…
Hurricane Fiona Is a Wake-Up Call
We’re all aware by now that climate change is dramatically impacting our weather, particularly by increasing the intensity of major weather events such as hurricanes. In our little corner of the world, significant weather events have been few and far…
Alcohol Ignition Interlocks Would Be A Good Idea
The National Highway Transportation Board (NTSB) recently made the recommendation that automobile manufacturers should be required to install ignition interlock devices (IID) into all new motor vehicles to prevent those who drink alcohol from operating a motor vehicle. According to…