Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) announced investments in water safety with the Swim Safe initiative and chose the newly renovated Paris Street Pool…
Month: July 2023
Beach Commission Addresses Coastal Climate Change Impact
By Adam Swift State and local leaders discussed the impact of climate change on beaches from Hull to Lynn as part of the state’s Metropolitan Beaches Commission’s initial public hearing on Tuesday morning. The meeting was expected to be the…
Boston Brakes Campaign Announced To Increase Safety of Pedestrians With Disabilities
Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston Disabilities Commission, and the Boston Streets Cabinet announced the launch of Boston Brakes, an outreach campaign designed to raise awareness and increase safety of pedestrians with disabilities. The Disabilities Commission created Boston Brakes…
Eastie Week Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary With Two Weeks of Art, Wellness, and Fun All Around East Boston
Boston Harbor Now has announced the return of Eastie Week, the annual multi-week event celebrating the community, culture, music, and art of East Boston. This year will mark the 10th anniversary of Eastie Week, which will take place throughout East…
Schedule of Events
The following are the events scheduled for Eastie Week. For details of each event, visit eastieweek.org. All events are free unless otherwise noted. Wednesday, July 12 Storytime at the Library 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. This weekly storytime features books, songs,…
Healey Recommends Appointment of Everett, As New Suffolk Register of Probate and Family Court
Governor Maura T. Healey announced that she is recommending Stephanie L. Everett, Esq. for appointment as Suffolk Register of Probate and Family Court. Everett is currently the Executive Director of the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency for the City of Boston and, through her legal…
Mass Humanities Announces $1.2 Million in Recovery Grants
Mass Humanities, the Commonwealth’s leading funder of humanities programs, announced that 35 organizations from Cape Cod to the Berkshires will receive grants totaling over $1.2 million, marking the largest single grant line in the history of the organization. The 2023…
Henry Santana Endorsed by Local Officials for City Council
Henry Santana, candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, has been endorsed by State Senator Lydia Edwards, City Councilor Gabriela Coletta, and former City Councilor Matt O’Malley. “Henry is the public servant we need right now. He is a professional, trustworthy,…
Wu Announces That 110 Boston Summer Eats Meal Sites Are Open
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Food Justice (OFJ) announced that 110 Boston Summer Eats meal sites are open and will run throughout the summer until September 1. Boston Summer Eats is an effort to close the summer…
Wu Announces Steps To Expand Availability of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Mayor Michelle Wu announced two opportunities to help increase the availability of publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Through the release of two Requests for Proposals (RFP), the City is seeking to evaluate the market for businesses to partner…