The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng addressed the release of two pivotal reports focused on track maintenance safety evaluation last week: an independent report conducted by Carlson Transport Consulting LCC and an internal review…
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Hopefully, We Will Have Dodged a Bullet
As we are writing this, forecasters are predicting that powerful Hurricane Lee will track off to our east, sending us perhaps some rain, high winds, and high seas, this weekend. Although we in this area have been very fortunate to…
Auto Workers Deserve A Fair Contract
We realize we may be getting a little bit far afield here, but we wish to voice our support for auto workers at General, Motors, Ford, and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) in their quest to obtain a fair contract. Without getting…
Rosh Hashanah Is This Weekend
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, will be observed this weekend starting this Friday evening at sunset and ending at sunset on Sunday. During the weekend’s festivities, members of the Jewish faith will gather with family and friends to engage…
Obituaries 09-13-2023
Patricia Motherway “Money Room” Supervisor at Former Suffolk Downs Racetrack Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Mass on Saturday, September 16, at 12 noon in St. Joseph – St. Lazarus Church, 59 Ashley St., East…
East Boston and Revere to Benefit from MVP Grants
By Adam Swift Last week, Governor Maura Healey’s announcement of $31.5 million in FY2024 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grants included nearly $5.7 million in funding for community-designed projects to prevent harm to residents, workers, and resources in Resilient Mystic Collaborative (RMC)…
Sumner Tunnel Reopens to Motorists
The Sumner Tunnel in East Boston reopened Friday, Sept. 1 after a two-month closure due to the beginning of the first phase of a $160 million restoration and renovation project to the 89-year-old tunnel. State Rep. Adrian Madaro and State…
BPD District 7 Officer Gymnasium Named In Memory of Captain Louis A. Scapicchio
City Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day
Special to the Times Last Thursday Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston recognize International Overdose Awareness Day by bringing attention to the opioid epidemic that continues to harm communities and devastate families. The City extends its heartfelt condolences…
BCC Announces Rehearsal Locations in Neighborhoods
Special to the Times Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) announced the six locations across the city at which the organization will host choir rehearsals for their 21st season. BCC will provide access to high-quality chorus programs in neighborhoods including the South…