Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts House of Representatives recently passed legislation that seeks to increase the state’s trades’ workforce by requiring the hiring of apprentices for all contracts awarded for public works projects over $10 million. Effective a…
This Honorable Court
East Boston High School Basketball court named after Michael Rubin Story and photos by Bob Marra After graduating from Tufts University in 1978, Michael Rubin planned to go to law school. But first, he recalls, “I was going to teach.…
Wu Announces Annual Tax Prep Services Available for Residents
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC) has launched the 2026 tax season, offering free tax preparation for residents who earn $70,000 per year or less. Eligible residents can file safely while maximizing…
Registration to Open for Boston Parks Summer Sports Centers and Golf Lessons
Special to the Times-Free Press The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce registration will open on February 6 at 12:00 p.m. for the 2026 Summer Sports Centers at East Boston Memorial Stadium in East Boston, Garvey Playground…
Reservations for the 2026 camping season at DCR Parks are open to the Public
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced that reservations for the 2026 state park camping season will open to the public on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 9 a.m. Camping season at DCR’s 25 campgrounds will begin in April and continue through October. “Camping at a DCR park is a…
Wu Announces City’s Black History Month Programming
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Equity & Inclusion Cabinet announced a series of programs to mark the start of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. This year’s national theme, “A Century…