The state announced last week a $774 million comprehensive plan to stabilize and grow the Massachusetts economy. The plan focuses on getting people back to work, supporting small businesses, fostering innovation, revitalizing downtowns and ensuring housing stability. Partnerships for Recovery…
Author: Times Staff
Be Sure to Vote
Okay — this is it. The long presidential campaign has come to an end and it will all be over by the time this newspaper is published next week. Although a record-breaking number of Americans already have taken advantage of…
It’s Us Vs. The Virus
The stunning announcement this week by Trump administration officials that they will be doing nothing to halt the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has grave implications both for the health of every American and for the U.S. economy. With an…
Guest Op-Ed: Let Your Heart Drive You to Vote, But Put Your Mind Into Your Voting
By Glenn Mollette Most of the time people marry because at that moment that’s where their hearts have led them to be. For better or worse many people stay in marriages most of their lives because they have given their…
Obituaries 10-28-2020
Paula Ciulla Of East Boston Paula (Sarcone) Ciulla of East Boston passed away on October 26. The beloved wife of the late John Ciulla, she was the loving mother of Annette Ciulla Favale of Tewksbury, Angela Ciulla and MaryJane Ciulla,…
City Announces Mayor’s Pumpkin Carving Contest
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced that it will be celebrating Halloween with Mayor Walsh’s Pumpkin Carving Contest featuring a grand prize provided by Xfinity. Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Parks Department recognize the effort that Boston…
News in Brief
Evening Prayer Oct. 26 You are invited to join us for Evening Prayer (Vespers) Monday, October 26 at 7:00 pm.This ancient liturgy of light in the darkness is set to beautiful contemporary music. We will stream on Facebook at Our…
Annual Kitty Connection Silent Auction Goes Online
Kitty Connection, an all-volunteer non-profit dedicated to rescuing and finding safe, loving homes for local cats and dogs, will hold its fourth annual Silent Auction online this year due to health and safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The online…
Baker Celebrates Annual STEM Week With Virtual Kickoff
Gov. Charlie Baker, STEM Advisory Council Co-Chair Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, MIT President L. Rafael Reif, educators, business leaders and state officials kicked off the Third Annual Massachusetts STEM Week. This week, throughout the Commonwealth, academic and employer partners will…
Fall Commuter Rail Schedule Changes Take Effect Nov. 2
The MBTA is reminding customers of upcoming schedule changes coming to the Commuter Rail network this fall effective Monday, Nov. 2. These updates are being made in response to changing ridership patterns on the Commuter Rail as a result of…