YMCA of Greater Boston (YGB) President and CEO David Shapiro today joined Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Mary Skipper to announce all young people in Boston between the ages of 13 and 19 will receive free memberships to all of…
Month: June 2024
BPDA hosts meeting about 944 Saratoga Development
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Last week, the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) held a meeting regarding a development proposed at 944 Saratoga Street that would bring several units to the site, which abuts Noyes playground. According to Richard Lynds,…
Letter to the Editor 6-12-24
Local advocates encouraged by Massport selecting Davey as CEO To the Editor, East Boston airport activists haven’t been able to support many Massport decisions over the years. However, Airport Impact Relief, Incorporated (AIR, Inc.), a community group which has opposed…
June is a month of freedom
June marks the first month of the summer season, the period on the calendar when we take vacations from school and work to travel and enjoy the company of our friends and family members. It’s our personal time, that sweet…
Obituaries 6-12-24
Barbara Zagarella Retired waitress and member of Beachmont VFW Barbara A. Zagarella of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on June 9, 2024. She was 94 years old. Born in East Boston, she…
Celebrating Pride Month
HVNA discusses abutters meeting happening Thursday
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During its monthly meeting on Monday, the Harbor View Neighborhood Association (HVNA) notified residents about and discussed an upcoming abutters meeting scheduled for Thursday regarding a proposed restaurant at 636-638 Bennington Street. According to the city’s…
Coletta Zapata holds second hearing on Mayor’s proposed property tax classification
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) chaired a Government Operations committee hearing last Thursday to discuss a petition for a special law regarding property tax classification in the City of Boston. This Home…
Winthrop Marketplace celebrates its 25th anniversary
Special to the Times-Free Press In the hustle and bustle of modern life, small town grocery stores hold a special place in the hearts of their communities. These stores are more than just places to buy food; they are the…
Stepping out of the Pool after 48 years: East Boston Swim Coach Dave Arinella Hangs Up his Whistle
Special to the Times-Free Press Graduation season marks a milestone in young lives as they complete their twelve years of mandatory education and embark on the next phase of their lives—but it also marks the end of some professional careers…