The Baker-Polito Administration announced that the Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) has awarded through its Priority Projects Program approximately $11.8 million in grant funding to 24 projects including the Belle Isle Marsh that will…
Month: November 2022
East Boston Chamber New and Notes
On Tuesday November 15, the East Boston Chamber of Commerce collaborated with Reference Real Estate for a Ribbon Cutting to welcome Reference Real Estate to the East Boston Business community. The East Boston Chamber of Commerce offered the East Boston…
Wu Announces Historic Investments in Programs for Low-and Middle-Income Homebuyers
Special to the Times-Free Press Building on her commitment to creating affordable housing in Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a significant investment in creating homeownership opportunities. The Mayor has directed $60 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to…
BPHC Encourages Precautions Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today advised residents to stay vigilant to protect themselves from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses such as flu and RSV when celebrating Thanksgiving, as gathering indoors and travel increases the likelihood of transmission. Levels…
Suffolk Downs To Host Holiday Happenings Event
Looking for a family-friendly way to kick off the holiday season? On Saturday, December 3 from 10am to 1pm The HYM Investment Group LLC, “HYM”, will host its 2nd annual “Holiday Happenings” event at Suffolk Downs. “Holiday Happenings” will feature…
Boston Schools Fund Peak Grants Recipients Announced
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston Public Schools and the Boston Schools Fund, a non-profit organization that seeks to advance educational equity in Boston by providing access to high-quality schools, are proud to announce this year’s recipients of the Boston…
Louella and the Librarian
Story by Marianne Salza Lifelong East Boston resident, Christine Ricci-McNamee, developed a love of reading from her mother, Elena. She fondly remembers her first experience walking around the corner together from her home to visit the Orient Heights Branch Library.…
East Boston and South Boston Meet Thanksgiving Day at White Stadium
The 104th game between the East Boston High School and South Boston High School football teams takes place Thursday morning at White Stadium. Kick-off time is 9:30 a.m. sharp. The East Boston Jets, led by John Parziale (13th season) are…
Former Missing in Action Service Member To BeHonored With Hero Square
Private First Class Joseph J. Puopolo was honored with a heroes square in East Boston on Saturday, Nov 19. This ceremony officially named the corner of Bennington St and Putnam Street Joseph J. Puopolo Square. Puopolo was born on February…
Wu Kicks Off Vicinity Energy’s Electrification Plans
Special to the Times-Free Press Vicinity Energy, a decarbonization leader with the nation’s largest portfolio of district energy systems, serving over 70 million square feet of building space across Boston and Cambridge, has officially kicked off its electrification plans with…