By Michael Coughlin Jr. In the fight to put a stop to the construction of an Eversource electric substation on Condor Street, activists organized another protest, this time with a picnic — inside the project’s construction site. Just before 9…
Month: July 2023
OHNC Votes Against Redevelopment Project at 1141 Bennington
By Michael Coughlin Jr. A sizeable majority of those in attendance at the monthly Orient Heights Neighborhood Council (OHNC) meeting on Wednesday, June 21, voted in opposition to a redevelopment project at the site of the old New England Casket…
Sumner Tunnel Closes July 5 for Repairs: Officials Offer Travel Options During Closure
Special To The Times Transportation Secretary and CEO Gina Fiandaca, MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, Massport CEO Lisa Wieland, Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and Acting Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe held a joint news conference June 28…
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Parks Department Summer Golf Course Concert Series Returns July 12 The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s live music offerings continue in 2023 with a series of Wednesday evening summer concerts on the patios at the City of Boston’s two golf…
Eastie Week Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary With Two Weeks of Art, and Fun All Around East Boston
Special to the Times 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…
Gove Street Citizens Association Discusses 9 McKay Place
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During its regular meeting on Monday, June 26, the Gove Street Citizens Association (GSCA) welcomed the project team for the development of 9 McKay Place to update those in attendance about the proposed plans. As it…
Massport Awards Annual Rauseo Memorial Scholarship: Michalena Capogreco Receives Award for College
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has announced the recipient of the annual scholarship honoring the memory of longtime employee Donna Rauseo. The 2023 Donna Rauseo Memorial Scholarship was awarded to East Boston resident Michalena Capogreco. “Michalena’s outstanding academic achievement and…
Massport Awards Annual Richards Memorial Scholarship: Sara Lopez Alvarez Receives Award for College
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has announced the recipient of the annual memorial scholarship honoring the memory of longtime employee Lowell Richards, III. The 2023 Lowell L. Richards III Memorial Scholarship was awarded to East Boston resident Sara Lopez Alvarez.…
Constitution Beach Scores 94-Percent on 2023 Water Quality Report Card
Special to the Times Save the Harbor/Save the Bay released its annual Metropolitan Beaches Water Quality Report Card this week just in time for this year’s Fourth of July celebrations. This year’s report card covers the Metropolitan Region’s public beaches…
Mayor’s Garden Contest Deadline is July 12
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the 27th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest highlighting the hard work of Boston’s urban gardeners. The competition provides the perfect opportunity to recognize the skills of all Boston residents who contribute…