A five-alarm fire in Chelsea overnight began on a rear porch, prompting a reminder from Chelsea Fire Chief Leonard Albanese and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey to use caution with any open flame on porches, balconies, and decks. “The cause…
Month: August 2022
The MWRA Is Doing A Great Job
Residents in our newspapers’ circulation area in Greater Boston probably are unaware that most of the communities in Massachusetts are enduring drought conditions that have resulted in the imposition of severe water-use restrictions. But here in Greater Boston, there is…
Robert Kraft Belongs in the Hall of Fame
As we are writing this early in the week, the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Coach/Contributor Committee is getting ready to meet to select one of 12 nominees for inclusion in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Class…
Obituaries 08-24-2022
Joseph Giuliano His Presence Will Be Greatly Missed but He Will Forever Be Loved by His Entire Family Joseph “Joe” Giuliano died at Boston Medical Center on Wednesday, August 17 surrounded by the comfort and love of his family, following…
East Boston Shipyard and Marina Block Party
Cox Sworn In As BPD’s 44th Police Commissioner
Surrounded by his family, Michael Cox was sworn in as the Boston Police Department’s (BPD) 44th commissioner on August 15 on City Hall Plaza. On July 13, Mayor Michelle Wu announced that Cox, a Boston native, was selected to be…
Eastie Pride Day is this Saturday
By Stephen Quigley South Boston has St. Patrick’s Day. Charlestown has Bunker Hill Day. And East Boston has Eastie Pride Day. This Saturday, August 20, will mark the 33rd year that local residents, businesses, and elected officials will gather for…
Wu, BPDA Introduce Policy To Promote Diversity
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu and Chief of Planning Arthur Jemison announced last week that the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) Board of Directors will vote on a new policy introducing diversity, equity and inclusion into…
Wu Announces Strategies To Enhance Coastal Resilience in East Boston
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced Coastal Resilience Solutions for East Boston and Charlestown (Phase II), a comprehensive framework to understand coastal flood risk, options for coastal resilience solutions, and timelines for implementation in parts of East…
Elected Officials, Transit Advocates Call For Suspending Fares for All MBTA Riders
Special to the Independent Elected officials, advocates, and riders are calling for suspending fare collection across the entire MBTA system during the month-long shutdowns of the Orange Line (beginning August 19) and the Green Line north of Government Center (beginning…