Special to the Times-Free Press On Wednesday June 14, the Boston Fire Commissioner and Chief of Boston Fire Department Paul F. Burke, along with other Boston Fire Officials and the members of the Inaugural Boston Fire Cadet class, visited the…
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Wu Announces Applications Are Now Open for Block Party Grants
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Community Engagement Cabinet announced applications are now open for block party grants to purchase food, party supplies, lawn games, and other items for summer block parties to…
Agencies Partner To Host Elder Abuse Investigations Training Session
In recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) last week partnered with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, the Belmont Police Department, and Springwell, a community-based service provider, to deliver a comprehensive Elder Abuse Investigations Training…
Wu Cuts Ribbon on City of Boston’s New Exhibit, “Slavery in Boston”
Mayor Michelle Wu last week cut the ribbon on the City of Boston’s new exhibit, “Slavery in Boston.” This exhibit – located in Faneuil Hall – provides an opportunity to discuss Boston’s role in enslavement and shares the stories of…
The James Rosatto Walk on Water Fundraiser a Great Success
The James Rosatto Walk on Water took place June 10, and was a great success according to organizer Stacy Egan VanPutten. The walk was part of the family’s healing journey after losing James, an East Boston resident, to liver cancer…
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Awarded $37,000 to Several East Boston Organizations
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay awarded $37,000 to several East Boston organizations to fund free beach events as part of Save the Harbor’s Better Beaches program partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation. This year’s Eastie grant recipients include…
News in Brief
Gove Street Citizens Association Meeting Agenda Gove Street Citizens Association will meet on June 26 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Register for virtual meeting on our website: https://www.govestreet.org/meetings. The Agenda is as follows: • Announcements • Community Updates (15 min)…
‘Kids in Boating’ Event
Substation Protests Continue With Picnic
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Those opposing the construction of an Eversource substation on Condor Street gathered together last Wednesday, June 7, for a community picnic protesting the substation, emphasizing that they will not let it be fully built without a…
Madaro Honored With ‘Making a Difference Award’
Special to the Times-Free Press Rep. Adrian Madaro was humbled to accept the Michael V. Dalton Making a Difference Award from the Thinking of Michael (TOM) Foundation on Friday, May 19 at the foundation’s 4th annual Trivia Night at the…