By Julia Blatt, Executive Director, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance When we think of climate change, the first images that come to mind are of hot temperatures, melting ice caps, and greenhouse gases clogging the atmosphere. A recent report by the United…
Month: June 2023
‘Kids in Boating’ Event
Substation Protests Continue With Picnic
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Those opposing the construction of an Eversource substation on Condor Street gathered together last Wednesday, June 7, for a community picnic protesting the substation, emphasizing that they will not let it be fully built without a…
Madaro Honored With ‘Making a Difference Award’
Special to the Times-Free Press Rep. Adrian Madaro was humbled to accept the Michael V. Dalton Making a Difference Award from the Thinking of Michael (TOM) Foundation on Friday, May 19 at the foundation’s 4th annual Trivia Night at the…
MassDOT Announces Alternative Travel Options Ahead of Sumner Tunnel Closure
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) today announced a comprehensive mitigation plan to address travel impacts and provide cost effective alternative transportation options for residents and visitors ahead of the scheduled closure of the Sumner…
Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Glides Through Monthly Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. In what the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association’s (JPNA) Treasurer Andrew Pike described as “Probably the fastest JPNA meeting that we’ve ever had,” on Monday, residents in attendance heard some announcements, Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC)…
Boston 10th in 2023 ParkScore Rankings
Boston has landed near the top of the 2023 ParkScore list, compiled by The Trust for Public Land, that ranks public access residents and visitors have to parks and park amenities. The annual report uses mapping technology and demographic data…
DA Hayden Warns Public of Scammers Claiming To Be With the Suffolk DA’s Office
Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden today warned the public of scammers attempting to steal money by claiming to be representatives of his office on phone calls to potential victims. Hayden said the callers identified themselves as workers in the Suffolk…
2023 Governor’s Awards in the Humanities Honorees Named
In partnership with Governor Maura Healey, Mass Humanities announces the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Awards in the Humanities. The foundation will honor four individuals for their commitments to education, civil and human rights, community development and philanthropy on September…
ZUMIX to Host 2023 Walk for Music
On Sunday, July 9, ZUMIX will host its annual Walk for Music. ZUMIX community members and other participants will walk through East Boston’s parks to support ZUMIX’s award-winning music and youth empowerment programs. The event will begin at 260 Sumner…