The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the launch of the new Local Bottleneck Reduction Program. Through the passage of the 2021 Transportation Bond Bill, the Baker-Polito Administration authorized establishment of a program that provides support to municipalities in…
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YMCA of Greater Boston Aims to Reunite and Build Community Connections
YMCA of Greater Boston Aims to Reunite and Build Community w From October 16-24, The YMCA of Greater Boston will host Together We Move, an event featuring over 20 fun events that will help support members in achieving their physical…
Department of Public Health Urges Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
With the arrival of flu season in Massachusetts, the Department of Public Health (DPH) urges residents to get vaccinated now to protect themselves, their families, and prevent the spread of flu, as well as ease the burden of COVID-19 and…
Essaibi George Announces Updated Plan for Mass and Cass Amongst Frontline Workers and Organizations
Special to the Times-Free Press Amongst frontline workers, labor unions representing city workers, and local leaders, At-Large City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George today released an updated policy plan outlining immediate actions to tackle the devastation at Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea…
Edwards Endorsed by Mass Alliance
Lydia Edwards has been endorsed by Mass Alliance in the special election to State Senate. Primary Election Day is December 14, 2021. General Election Day is January 11, 2022. “Lydia Edwards understands that the way to deliver real progressive change…
Edwards Endorsed by Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund
Lydia Edwards has been endorsed by the Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) Action Fund in the special election to State Senate. Primary Election Day is December 14, 2021. General Election Day is January 11, 2022. “From Day One on the…
City Councilor At-Large Michael Flaherty Releases New Ad
Over the weekend, City Councilor At-Large Michael Flaherty released a video advertisement titled “Michael Flaherty Has Always Been A Leader.” The video will run on OTT platforms such as Hulu, Roku, YouTube, and other streaming TV providers. A slightly longer…
Biele Backs Erin Murphy
State Representative David Biele, who represents South Boston and parts of Dorchester, has endorsed Erin Murphy to be Boston’s next At-Large City Councilor, praising her commitment to public safety and her heartfelt efforts to eradicate the scourge of substance abuse…
Jeffrey Sanchez Endorses Erin Murphy
Jeffrey Sanchez, the highest-ranking Latino leader in the history of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and a former Chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee, is throwing his support behind Erin Murphy’s candidacy to be Boston’s next At-Large City…
East Boston Early Education Center Cuts Ribbon on New Playground
On Thursday students and staff from the East Boston Early Education Center (EBEEC) on Gove Street joined Boston Public School Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, Rep. Adrian Madaro and City Councilor Lydia Edwards to cut the ribbon on the school’s newly created…