As we are writing this earlier in the week, it would appear that the government shutdown is about to end after almost six weeks. Enough Democratic senators joined with Republicans in the Senate to achieve the 60-vote threshold necessary to…
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Obituaries 11-12-2025
Yolanda Ghergurovich Of East Boston, formerly of Croatia Yolanda Ghergurovich, 90, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025. Yolanda was born in Crno, Croatia to Simeone Vukosa and Boska (Vidajic) Vukosa. Yolanda married the late Giuseppe Ghergurovich and shared over…
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Coletta Zapata Holds Oversight Hearing on Short Term Rentals
Special to the Times-Free Press Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata, joined by Councilor Sharon Durkan and Council President Ruthzee Louijeune , convened an oversight hearing in the Committee on Housing and Community Development chaired by Councilor Liz Breadon on Thursday, October…
GSNA Hears Plans for Project on Cottage Street
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During the Gove Street Neighborhood Association’s (GSNA) October meeting, plans for a project at 137 Cottage Street were shared with those in attendance. The proposal, described by Attorney Richard Lynds as “relatively simple,” is to renovate…
Legislators Join the MBLLC in Commemorating 2025 Latino Excellence Awards
Special to the Times-Free Press On September 25, the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC) celebrated the start of Latine Heritage Month in October with pride, commemorating the countless contributions of the Massachusetts Latine community. The Latino Excellence Awards,…
Chamber to Hold East Boston Marketplace Nov. 18
On Tuesday, November 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the ICA Watershed at 256 Marginal Street in East Boston, the East Boston Chamber of Commerce will hold an event called the East Boston Marketplace. Please join the Chamber along…
Coletta Zapata Condemns Trump Administration’s Decision to End Snap Benefits
Special to the Times-Free Press The Boston City Council unanimously passed a resolution led by Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Council President Ruthzee Louijeune, and Councilor Sharon Durkan condemning the Trump Administration’s unprecedented decision to end funding for the Supplemental Nutrition…
For “Ride of the Valkyries!” BLO Mashes up Wagner, other great arias, American Musicals and More at the SoWa Power Station on Nov. 12
Boston Lyric Opera’s Ride of the Valkyries! – a loving send-up of Richard Wagner’s “The Ring Cycle” that marries a “Ziegfeld Follies”-inspired take on the classic German opus with opera’s greatest arias, American Songbook classics and more (plus voiceover narration…
Trick or Treat and Read Celebrates 10 years with “Instant Library” Fundraiser for the Samuel Adams School
Special to the Times-Free Press Margaret Farmer, founder of the local “Trick or Treat and Read” Halloween book giveaway, is celebrating its 10th anniversary by launching a fundraiser to support literacy at the Samuel Adams School in East Boston. In…