Special to the Times-Free Press The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department joined the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) in proud celebration of the outstanding achievements and unwavering commitment of law enforcement and corrections professionals at the 2025 Law Enforcement & Corrections Awards…
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Statewide High School Graduation Framework
Special to the Times-Free Press The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released an initial statewide graduation framework designed to set nation-leading expectations and prepare all students for success after high school, regardless of their chosen career path. This framework, developed with the…
MBTA Announces Changes to Service During Winter 2026
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced its service updates which go into effect on Sunday, December 14. Among these updates, 21 bus routes in total will increase frequency with 10 of those being…
Remember those in Need on Your Holiday Shopping List
Americans already have been spending a record amount of money thus far this holiday season, spurred on by the extended “Black Friday” (we are using quotes because Black Friday sales began in early November), Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday…
Trump Delivers on GLP-1 Drugs
Back in January, we wrote an editorial entitled, “GLP-1 weight-loss drugs should be made affordable for all Americans.” We pointed out that the U.S. ranks among the most obese nations in the world — an astounding 72 percent of Americans…
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Coletta Zapata Highlights Need for Coordinated Climate Action
Special to the Times-Free Press Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata chaired a public hearing to review the Wu Administration’s draft 2030 Climate Action Plan. The hearing brought together senior City officials, environmental experts, advocacy organizations, and community groups to discuss implementation…
Bradley Elementary School is Recognized for its Academic Excellence
By Cary Shuman It is Thanksgiving week and the administrators, teachers, students, and parents at Bradley Elementary School have a lot for which to be thankful. The 300-student school (pre-K-6), led by Principal Claire Carney, received the prestigious $100,000 School…
Harbor View Neighborhood Association Meets on Dec. 1
Special to the Times-Free Press The next meeting of the Harbor View Neighborhood Association will be on December 1, 2025, at 6pm. The meeting is In Person only but will be streamed via Facebook for archival purposes. Attendance on Facebook…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Officially Opens New Constitution Beach Playground
Special to the Times-Free Press The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today celebrated the official opening of a new playground at Constitution Beach in East Boston, following a more than $1 million project to replace aging play structures with…