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Mayor Wu Announces Safety Surge Initiative
By Michael Coughlin Jr. In a press conference at Thetford Evans Playground in Mattapan on Monday, May 22, Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled the City of Boston’s Safety Surge, an initiative to make city streets safer for everyone. As part of…
News in Briefs
Ward 1 Democratic Caucus Set for June 14 East Boston Ward 1 Democratic Caucus will meet at Maverick Landing Community Room, 31 Liverpool Street, East Boston on June 14, 2023 at 7 p.m. (sharp) Join us at the Ward 1 Democrats…
East Boston Teen Charged With Chelsea Shooting
Special to the Times-Free Press An East Boston teen was arraigned last week in Chelsea District Court on assault and multiple firearm charges for his role in the non-fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in Chelsea. Moises Fermin Flores, 19, of…
Protest Letter for Sumner Tunnel Closure Given to Mayor Wu
Special to the Times-Free Press At the Mayor’s East Boston Coffee Hour on Wednesday, May 17th Mayor Wu received a letter signed by all East Boston Neighborhood Associations outlining concerns around the impending Sumner Tunnel Closure. The letter was written…
Sacred Heart Parish 150th Anniversary
In the year 1855, Winthrop and all of East Boston, known as the “Island Diocese,” were under the care of the Rev. James Fitton, pastor of the first Catholic Church in East Boston, the Most Holy Redeemer. Later, three additional…
Coletta Announces Community Trash Initiative in District 1
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta is announcing a community trash initiative in District 1 to reduce trash and litter across the neighborhood and foster community pride. “I’ve heard from many residents about the accumulation of…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Javier Participates in Runway Shows Sheri Javier, a Lasell University student from East Boston, participated in the institution’s annual RUNWAY shows last month. Javier was a designer who presented original work at the RUNWAY undergraduate show. The annual fashion shows…
Public Urged To Report Shark Sightings
Special to the Times-Free Press After a 12-foot white shark was spotted off Cape Cod over the weekend, New England Aquarium scientists are urging the public to report shark sightings and be aware of their surroundings as the holiday weekend…
Massport STEM Expo Attracts More Than 1,000 Local Students
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today hosted over 1,000 middle and high school students and teachers from the Greater Boston area at its annual Aviation and Maritime STEM Expo at Boston Logan International Airport. This year’s event included participation from…