Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the schedule for the upcoming full closure of the Sumner Tunnel as its multi-restoration project continues. What was originally scheduled as a two-month 24/7 closure similar to…
Month: May 2024
Wu To Attend Climate Summit at the Vatican To Showcase Boston’s Leadership on Climate Action to Global Audience
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu today shared the events she will participate in while attending a climate summit at the Vatican, hosted by Pope Francis, “From Climate Crisis to Climate Resilience.” Mayor Wu will give remarks for…
Massachusetts House Passes Bill Authorizing Chapter 90 Funding
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a bill that includes $200 million for the state’s Chapter 90 program, which provides municipalities with a funding source for transportation-related improvements, including road and bridge repairs, as well…
20 Years of Marriage Equality In Massachusetts
It was 20 years ago this week (on May 17, 2004, to be exact), that the first marriage licenses were issued by cities and towns across Massachusetts for same-sex couples. The marriage licenses were precipitated by the decision by the…
Plastic, Plastic Everywhere
In the classic 1967 movie, the Graduate, Dustin Hoffman’s character, Benjamin Braddock, a recent college graduate, is taken aside by a family friend at his graduation party, who says to him, “Ben, I just have one word of advice for…
Obituaries 05-15-2024
Richard Lettieri A Man of Uncompromised, High Integrity With a Passion for Justice and Kindness for the Poor and the Underserved Richard J Lettieri,76, of Osprey FL, formerly of Swampscott MA, passed away on 5/4/24 after a long, courageous battle…
Generosity needed: Grace Church Food Pantry needs your help
By Michael Coughlin Jr. The Grace Church Food Pantry, which has been serving East Boston for decades, is running out of funding and is turning to the community in hopes of support. Jane Crapo of the Grace Church Food Pantry…
Boston, Revere hold Resilient Bennington Street, Fredericks Park project meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Earlier this month, officials from Boston and Revere hosted a public meeting at which attendees received updates about the Resilient Bennington Street and Fredericks Park project. The abovementioned project stems from a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP)…
City of Boston kicks off free summer fitness series
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2024 Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The series offers free weekly classes both virtually…
Conservation Law Foundation to file suit
By Adam Swift Two oil terminals in Chelsea and Revere run by Global Partners, Ltd., are allegedly polluting the waters of Chelsea Creek with dangerous petroleum byproducts. The Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) has notified Global Partners, Ltd., that they intend…