Holiday Lighting Contest The East Boston Chamber of Commerce invites all local businesses to participate in the annual holiday decorating contest by decorating their business’ storefronts. All entries are due by Friday, December 8. Cash prizes will be awarded to…
Sen. Edwards To Host In-District Meeting on Housing Issues
Special to the Times Senator Lydia Edwards is hosting an In-District Meeting (IDM) focusing on issues of housing justice, scheduled for Thursday, December 7th, from 6PM to 7PM at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center. This meeting, organized in collaboration…
Local Watershed Association Adds Four New Experts to Board of Directors
Special to the Times The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) is pleased to announce the addition of Ryan Dings, Monica Ghosh Driggers, Helen Quach, and Kelly Ryan to its Board of Directors on October 24, 2023, bringing expertise in climate…
Edwards Named Recipient of 2023 Winners Circle Award
Special to the Times Senator Edwards is honored to announce her recognition as a recipient of the prestigious Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus (MWPC) 2023 Winners Circle Award. This award celebrates distinguished business, community, and civil leaders who have made significant…
Remember Those Who Are Less Fortunate This Holiday Season
“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” — Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. With Christmas fast approaching, most of us will be rushing about — either to the stores and malls or on-line…
Guest Op-Ed: In Response to “Guest Op-Ed: Parks Over Pavement”
By Mariellen Dalton In response to last week’s opinion piece in the East Boston Times-Free Press, penned by Jamie McGonagill, espousing the dire consequences of the proposed Coughlin Bypass Extension, it is imperative to clarify the facts and dispel any…