The Super Bowl has become our biggest national holiday. There is no other event that even comes close to grabbing the attention of just about every American, even more so this year with the addition of Taylor Swift into the…
Month: February 2024
Obituaries 02-14-2024
Juana “Mercedes” Lidilia Santana Family And Friends Were of the Utmost Importance to Her Juana “Mercedes” Lidilia (Collado) Santana of East Boston, formerly of Arlington, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH following…
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Rally Held in Maverick Square To Demand Justice for Marco Flores
Special to the Times-Free Press Family, neighbors, and local community organizers came together Monday, February 5 in Maverick Square to hold a peaceful demonstration to demand Justice for Marco Flores. At six years of age, Marco came to the United…
Coletta Reviews Past Year and What’s Ahead at HVNA Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. City Councilor Gabriela Coletta joined the Harbor View Neighborhood Association (HVNA) during its monthly meeting on Monday to discuss several topics, including some highlights over the past year, PLAN: East Boston, her plans for the future,…
Boston City Council Accepts Anti-Terrorism Grant That Impacts Region
By Adam Swift Last week, the Boston City Council voted to accept a $13.3 million anti-terrorism grant that the previous council had narrowly voted against accepting. The grant will impact surrounding communities, including Chelsea, Revere, Everett, and Winthrop, who are…
Coletta Highlights the Need for Transparency in the Article 80 Development Review Process
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta introduced a hearing order regarding ongoing efforts to reform Article 80 in Boston’s Zoning Code. While the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) began undergoing a revamp of the process…
Wu Announces Free Tax Prep Services Available to Residents
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the Boston Tax Help Coalition’s (BTHC) twenty-second year of providing free tax preparation services. Area residents earning $70,000 or less annually can file safely while maximizing their refunds and credits at over 30…
Wu Announces Largest Ever Award To Support Nonprofit Organizations
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced the City of Boston has received more than $47 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support nonprofit organizations providing services to individuals experiencing homelessness. This…