The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the launch of its second National Work Zone Awareness Week billboard design contest, exclusively for Massachusetts college students. The contest aims to raise awareness of work zone safety and encourage drivers to…
Author: Times Staff
Public Artists Enhance Spatial Justice Across Massachusetts
The New England Foundation for the Arts announces the 15 recipients of the Public Art for Spatial Justice grant. A total of $435,000 was awarded in this round to create public art that fosters more just, vibrant, and welcoming public…
Wu Announces $21 Million for Behavioral Health Services and Programming
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and Boston Public Schools (BPS) announced $21 million in transformative funding for mental and behavioral health programs and services to support the City’s youth and families. The investments are part of…
News Briefs
Harbor View Neighborhood Association Meeting agenda The next meeting of the Harbor View Neighborhood Association will be on April 1, at 6pm. The meeting is In Person only but will be streamed via Facebook for archival purposes. Attendance on Facebook…
Center for Disease Control and Prevention Updated COVID Recommendations
Following the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) release of updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) wants to remind Boston residents to stay…
Can AI Save The Environment?
The coming revolution in Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds great promise for the future benefit of mankind. (Yeah, we know, there are pitfalls, but for purposes of this editorial, we’re writing about a potential positive.) As we were listening the other…
Another Hapless Season for the Sox
With the Red Sox set to open their 2024 season this week, it seems all but assured that the Sox are destined for a third-straight last- place finish in the American League East. For those of us who cherish our…
Guest Op-Ed: MBTA Updates and the Future of the Ferry
By Senator Lydia Edwards As we kick off a new ferry season, it’s important to note how far we’ve come and what there is to look forward to. The Healey Administration has made historic investments in water transportation in the…
Obituaries 03-27-2024
Anna Mae Silvia Former Leader of Brownies and Girl Scouts at St. Lazarus Church Anna Mae (West) Silvia of East Boston, formerly of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24 at 95 years of age. Anna was a troop…