Special to the Independent High School Quiz Show®, the academic tournament for Massachusetts high school students from Boston public media producer GBH, has opened registration for its qualifying event called Super Sunday. Following two years of virtual Super Sunday events, High…
Month: October 2022
Ukrainian Refugees and Other Students in Crisis To Receive $200,000 in Scholarship Support
Special to the Independent In collaboration with the Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF), the Mosakowski Family Foundation has made a $100,000 gift to students displaced by the war in Ukraine to enroll in Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Boston. This…
Those 30 House Democrats: Did You Send YourLetter to Putin Too?
Earlier this week, a group of 30 House Democrats sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to seek a diplomatic solution with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. “In conclusion, we urge you to make vigorous diplomatic…
Enjoy a Happy — and Safe — Halloween
With the Halloween holiday on Monday, and with many celebrating it over the weekend, we urge all of our readers to take part in the holiday festivities in a safe manner. Motorists should be extra cautious — by which we…
Guest Op-Ed: Yes on 4: Practical, Safe, Economic Policy
By East Boston’s Delegation Senator Lydia Edwards, Representative Adrian Madaro and City Councilor Gabriela Coletta In East Boston, we represent one of the most diverse populations in the state. We are not only proud of diversity but we know that,…
Obituaries 10-26-2022
Deanna Marie Rauseo She Will Be Missed by Many Deanna Marie Rauseo of Winthrop, formerly of Saugus and East Boston, passed away on October 22. Deanna worked for nearly 50 years at Pace- Spataro & Bellino Insurance Agency in East Boston. She…
Massport, East Boston Community Celebrate Piers Park II Groundbreaking
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), members of the Piers Park Advisory Committee (PierPAC), local elected officials and community members broke ground on Piers Park II, making way for more greenspace along the East Boston waterfront.…
Remains of Soldier Killed During the Korean War To Be Buried in Malden
Special to the Times-Free Press The remains of a Soldier killed during the Korean War will be interred Oct. 22, at Holy Cross Cemetery. Graveside services for Army Cpl. Joseph J. Puopolo will be performed by Magrath Funeral Home, Boston,…
Lydia Edwards Holds Fall Soirée
JPNA Hears Proposal for Apartments
By Adam Swift The Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association and abutters of a proposed four-story, four-unit apartment building at 130 Marginal St. are recommending the city’s zoning board not approve the proposed project. The 18 opposed, seven in favor nonbinding vote…