By Tania Del Rio The status quo is not working in our Boston Public Schools, but receivership is not the pathway to delivering a quality education for all of Boston’s children. I applaud Mayor Wu, Councilor Mejía, and BPS families…
Author: Times Staff
Guest Op-Ed: Ukraine Refugees are Coming
Dr. Glenn Mollette America has been good to help people and more are on the way. Refugees from Ukraine are coming to America, up to 100,000 would be welcomed as recently announced by President Biden. The population of some communities will grow…
Obituaries 03-30-2022
James Arsenault Longtime Verizon Telephone Operator James “Jim” M. Arsenault of East Boston passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21 at 79 years of age. James was a longtime telephone operator for Verizon. The dear brother of Arthur Arsenault of East…
Eastie’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Decreases
After experiencing a slight uptick two weeks ago, East Boston’s weekly COVID positive test rate decreased last week. The weekly positive test rate also declined citywide so it’s safe to say removing Boston’s mask mandate and canceling proof of vaccination…
Massport Announces Goal to be Net Zero by 2031
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) unveiled a new, bold agenda to reduce carbon emissions across all facilities and become Net Zero by 2031, coinciding with the Authority’s 75th anniversary. The Roadmap to Net Zero focuses on 100% of the greenhouse…
News in Brief
Gove Street Citizens Association Meeting Agenda Gove Street Citizens Association meeting is Monday, March 28, 6:30 p.m. Register for Zoom for this meeting: https://govestreet.org/2022/march-2022-meeting/ All speakers will be available to answer questions from the community. Due to the number of…
Sixth Annual Moroccan Festival to be Held June 25 in Revere
Moroccan American Connections in Revere (MACIR) will host the sixth annual Moroccan Festival on Saturday, June 25, from 1pm to 8pm at the Whelan Elementary School (107 Newhall St, Revere, MA). The event will highlight the culture and history of…
Toshi Reagon and Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower at Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
ArtsEmerson, Boston’s leading presenter of contemporary world theater and film and the professional presenting and producing organization of Emerson College, is thrilled to welcome back Toshi Reagon and Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower. This masterful adaptation of Octavia…
MGC Releases February 2022 Gross Gaming Revenue
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported that the month of February 2022 at Plainridge Park Casino (PPC), MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor generated approximately $86 million in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). PPC, a category 2 slots facility, is taxed on…
MGC Says New Project Needs Not to Be Within Its Purview
By Stephen Quigley The development project opposite the Encore casino on Lower Broadway cleared a major hurdle on March 14 when the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted that the new project does not need to be physically regulated by the…