Operating a lightship was considered to be the most jeopardous responsibility in the United States Coast Guard. The floating lighthouses were crewed by 10-12 sailors, and anchored some 10 miles offshore to guide other vessels through unwieldy terrain, dense fog,…
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East Boston Neighborhood Health Center to Rebrand as Neighbor Health
Special to the Times-Free Press During an announcement to its nearly 2,000 employees, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) outlined plans to rebrand its health system, which serves more than 120,000 people and has an operating budget of $270 million.…
Residents Hear About Geneva St. Project
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Last week, several residents attended a meeting hosted by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) to provide comments and learn more about a project at 9 Geneva Street. The project, presented by Attorney Richard Lynds,…
Project Bread Recognized As Leading White House Partner To End Hunger
Special to the Times-Free Press The White House recognized statewide food security organization Project Bread of 145 Border Street, East Boston as a leading partner in the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities. The Challenge, which…
March is Massachusetts Maple Month
To celebrate a new agricultural season in Massachusetts, Governor Maura Healey is declaring March as Massachusetts Maple Month. Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Commissioner Ashley Randle joined state and local officials and representatives from the Massachusetts Maple Producers Association…
GSCA Supports Maverick Street Project
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During its monthly meeting last week, the Gove Street Citizens Association (GSCA) voted to support a proposal at 240 Maverick Street, which includes a change of occupancy and addition. The proposal, which had already gone through…
Coletta Recognizes Mayra Correa, Family Liaison for the PLK School
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta recognized Mayra Correa, the Family and Homeless Liaison for the Patrick J. Kennedy School for her dedication and service to BPS students and families. “I’m thrilled to have honored Mayra Correa at the Boston City…
Film Screening of ‘Open Your Heart: Immigrant Stories From Boston and Beyond’ on March 16
Hoopla Productions and ZUMIX welcomes you to a film screening of “Open Your Heart: Immigrant Stories from Boston and Beyond,” on Saturday, March 16, from 4-5:30pm at the Boston’s Civic Pavilion, 5 Congress Street, Boston City Hall. Open Your Heart is…
Goldberg Announces Latest Release of Unclaimed Property Listings
Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg has announced the latest grouping of names added to the state’s list of unclaimed property owners. Over 50,000 new properties worth millions of dollars are owed to individuals and businesses throughout the Commonwealth. “Did…