As thousands of young adults make their way to Massachusetts colleges and universities, fire service leaders are reminding students and parents to be sure their living spaces have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, and that they know…
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NEMO Brings CFA Show to Metro West on August 27
What do community organizer and radio talk show host Ron Bell and Boston Globe travel writer and columnist Christopher Muther have in common? On Sunday, August 27, the answer will be CATS! Both men are guest judges for an event…
Councilors Plan Hearing To Discuss Increasing Emergency Services
Special to the Independent Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta and Councilor-at-Large Erin Murphy will hold a hearing to discuss increasing emergency services on Wednesday, September 6, at 10 a.m. in the Iannella Chamber, Fifth Floor of Boston City Hall. “My…
Miguel Aleman Receives Berklee City Music Scholarship
Pianist, Miguel Aleman, of East Boston is one of nine recipients to be awarded a four-year, full-tuition Berklee City Music Scholarship. “I’m extremely grateful,” said Aleman, 18. “It’s a big achievement.” This year’s scholarship recipients celebrated with a ceremony and…
Celebrating Farmers Market Week
Annual Beach: Ability Event Promotes Access and Fun for People of All Abilities at Public Beaches Across the State
Special to the Times-Free Press On Saturday, August 12, nearly 200 of people of all abilities gathered on Constitution Beach in East Boston for Triangle, Inc.’s annual Beach:Ability event. The annual event was made possible by a grant from Save…
BPDA Holds Another Waterfront and Evolving Industrial Areas Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. On Wednesday, August 9, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held another Waterfront and Evolving Industrial Areas meeting, releasing draft recommendations that focus on the McClellan Highway Economic Development Area and the Upper Chelsea Creek…
Wu Announces Grants for Energy Assessments in Affordable Housing Buildings
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) announced the launch of a grant program aimed at supporting deep green energy retrofits (GERs) and decarbonization efforts in existing affordable housing buildings. Mayor Wu initially announced her intention to…
Healey Calls for Shelter Support for New Migrant Families Arriving in Massachusetts
Governor Maura T. Healey declared that a state of emergency exists in Massachusetts due to rapidly rising numbers of migrant families arriving in Massachusetts in need of shelter and services and a severe lack of shelter availability in the state. The declaration serves as a notice to the federal…
Massport’s Community Summer Jobs Program Celebrates 2023 Season
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is celebrating another year of its Community Summer Jobs Program, which has supported thousands of local students through partnerships with community organizations. This year, 30 organizations received $650,000 in grant funding to support nearly 280…