Category: News
Milestone
East Boston Probation employee celebrates a half century of service to the courts and community Special to the Times-Free Press It was October 30th, 1974 when Gloria Maniscalo first joined the Massachusetts Probation Service as a clerk stenographer at East…
Edwards, Madaro Re-elected to Two-Year Terms
Staff Report State Sen. Lydia Edwards and Rep. Adrian Madaro were re-elected to two-year terms in the Nov. 5 general election. Edwards showed outstanding strength across the district that includes East Boston, winning more than 70 percent of the vote…
Greater Boston Food Bank’s 19th Annual Chain of Giving
Special to the Times-Free Press The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, held its 19th annual Chain of Giving event, an annual tradition uniting elected officials, local advocates, business leaders and community members to…
Wu Signs Order to Adjust Property Tax Exemption for Veterans
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu joined Veterans’ Services Commissioner Rob Santiago, City Councilors, and veterans to sign an order that adjusts the property tax exemption for Boston veterans to better match the increased cost of living. This…
Paige D’Ambrosio Joins the Staff of the Boston Ballet
The family of Paige D’Ambrosio is pleased to announce that she has joined the staff of the Boston Ballet as Assistant Stage Manager. Paige, a 2022 magna cum laude graduate of Suffolk University, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in…
NFPA Urges Extra Caution When Preparing Your Feast this Thanksgiving
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) urges added caution when cooking on Thanksgiving Day, by far the leading day of the year for home cooking fires. In 2022, an estimated 1,610 home cooking fires were reported to U.S fire departments on Thanksgiving…
News in Brief
The Festival of Italian Creativity set for Nov. 14-22 From November 14 to 22, the Consulate General of Italy in Boston is launching “The Festival of Italian Creativity”,an amazing range of cultural events (music, cinema, art, literature and theater), science,…
WVCB’s Ted Reinstein Discusses New Book
Story & Photos by Marianne Salza Reporter, Ted Reinstein — 28-year correspondent for the WCVB Channel 5 television program, “Chronicle” – presented his latest book, “Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England: Stories of Struggle, Resilience, and Triumph,”…
Project Bread Receives $10,000 Grant from BJ’s Charitable Foundation to Support Families Facing Food Insecurity
Special to the Times-Free Press Project Bread, the leading statewide food security organization in Massachusetts, was selected to receive a $10,000 grant by BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc. (NYSE: BJ) as part of the company’s Give 40 for 40 campaign. The campaign celebrates…