Graduation Day is one of the few occasions that brings a smile to the faces of everyone in a community, regardless of whether they have a personal connection to a graduate. It is an occasion when all of us share in…
Author: Times Staff
Obituaries 06-02-2021
Eva May Adamson Lifelong Revere Resident Eva May Adamson, a lifelong resident of Revere, died on May 31 at the age of 85. Born in Revere on October 11, 1935, she was one of 11 children raised by her late…
Justice Index Ranks Massachusetts Third in Nation
Court leaders have announced results of the latest Justice Index, an online, data-intensive ranking survey published this week by the National Center for Access to Justice, which measures the extent to which states have adopted best practices for ensuring access…
The East Boston Chamber of Commerce Commemorates the Observance of Memorial Day
The East Boston Chamber of Commerce will be placing a display of American flags to commemorate the upcoming Memorial Day observed on Monday at the Daniel H Solari Square outside the Chamber of Commerce office at 464 Bremen Street. Memorial…
Baker Files Legislation to Extend Certain COVID-19 Emergency Measures
Governor Charlie Baker will file legislation to extend certain emergency measures currently in place via executive orders that are set to expire on June 15 when the State of Emergency will be rescinded, he reported on Tuesday. Most restrictions, including…
Pressley Named Vice Chair of House of Financial Services
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, will serve as Vice Chair for the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions for the 117th Congress. Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chairwoman of the full committee, made this announcement Monday.…
Boston Firefighters Unanimously Endorse Essaibi George
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 718 unanimously endorsed At-Large City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George in her candidacy for Mayor of Boston citing her unwavering support for Boston’s first responders. “Boston’s firefighters are proud to endorse Annissa Essaibi George…
A Memorial Day To Look Back and Ahead
If Memorial Day of 2020 was unlike any other, Memorial Day of 2021 will represent almost a 180 degree turnabout from the dark days of a year ago. Thanks to the miraculous production of vaccines and plummeting infection and hospitalizations…
Guest Op-Ed: Your House and Building Financial Security
Dr. Glenn Mollette As we approach Memorial Day, give thanks for our soldiers who gave and are giving sacrificially for our freedom. One of the freedoms we enjoy is the freedom to own a house. The greatest asset of most…
Guest Op-Ed: As Our City Reopens and the Weather Gets Warmer, I Encourage Everyone Who Can to Support Our Small Business
By: Mayor Kim Janey Warmer weather has brought good news in Boston’s fight against the pandemic. Across our city, COVID-19 cases have dropped to their lowest levels in more than a year. And, from Roxbury to Roslindale, East Boston to…