The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has reached a landmark achievement by successfully negotiating agreements with all 28 of its affiliated labor unions, representing 16 collective bargaining agreements. This accomplishment, the first of its kind since 2009, was realized within…
Month: July 2024
BLO brings free orchestral music to Boston Neighborhoods this Summer
Boston Landmarks Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Christopher Wilkins, is gearing up to offer another season of enchanting musical experiences under the stars in Boston. From the iconic DCR Hatch Memorial Shell to Boston neighborhood venues, the ensemble…
MWRA Annual Report Confirms High Quality of Region’s Water
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), which supplies drinking water to fifty-three area municipalities including Boston, is mailing its Annual Water Quality Report to every household within its service area. Sourced from the Quabbin and Wachusett Reservoirs, local drinking water…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts President & CEO Mark O’Donnell is New England Revolution’s Hero of the Match
Special to the Times-Free Press On July 3, the New England Revolution honored Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts President & CEO Mark O’Donnell as the game’s Hero of the Match. O’Donnell joins a roster of local first responders,…
Hurricane Beryl: A Harbinger of Things to Come?
By now we’ve all become aware of Hurricane Beryl, which left a trail of death and destruction in its wake during the past week stretching from the Southern Caribbean to Texas as it set records for the strongest-ever hurricane —…
Ready to Turn on, Tune in, Drop out
As newspaper people, by necessity we’re political junkies, whether at the local, state, or federal levels. When it comes to national news, we try to read as much as we can from reputable news sources to learn as much as…
Guest Op-Ed: Medicare Savings Program, Property Tax Workoff and City Savings for Older Adults
By Boston Mayor Michelle Wu I’m excited to let you know about two important programs that help our older residents save more money: The first is the Medicare Savings Program (MSP)—which now offers more savings to more residents. Thanks to…
Obituaries 07-10-2024
Rita Amodeo A very holy, caring woman who saw the best in everyone Rita A. (Casaletto) Amodeo of Saugus, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4 at 96 years of age, surrounded by her loving family.…