In-person early voting for the 2024 Presidential election is underway and will continue through this Friday, November 1. If you are unable to make it to your local city or town hall for early voting (the hours vary in each…
Month: October 2024
The Five Ballot Questions
There are five questions on this year’s ballot. All five of the questions involve complex changes to state law. We urge all voters to study the ballot questions and read the pros and cons of each. In sum, the questions…
Obituaries 10-30-2024
Gerald D’Amore Former East Boston resident Gerald J. D’Amore of Ashland, formerly of East Boston, passed away on October 28, 2024. He was the loving son of the late Samuel H. and Elvira (Rossi) D’Amore, dear brother of David D’Amore…
Friends of Belle Isle Marsh Holds its Harvest Festival
Retirement Party for Marisa DiPietro
JPNA Set to Vote on Two Proposals
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During its monthly meeting last week, the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) heard proposals for a roof deck on Haynes Street and outdoor seating at Santa Fe Burrito Grill on Sumner Street. Both proposals are scheduled…
Coletta Zapata Holds Hearing to Discuss Utility Work Notification
Special to the Times-Free Press Last week, Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata held a hearing discussing utility street work coordination, notification, and compliance post-completion of any excavation project impacting public streets and sidewalks. During the hearing, Councilors heard from…
Bridge Renamed Honoring Bill Russell
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu joined Mrs. Jeannine Russell, Governor Maura Healey, state and local officials, and Celtics leadership and players to rename the North Washington Street Bridge as the William Felton ‘Bill’ Russell Bridge. Russell, a…
City Soliciting Feedback from Residents on Locations for New Bluebike Stations
By Dan Murphy In adding Bluebikes stations across every neighborhood, the city is now focusing on specific neighborhoods, including East Boston and Charlestown, and will be soliciting feedback from residents on their preferred locations for these new stations in their…
Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services Welcome New EMTs
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) celebrated the graduation of 27 EMT-Recruits and three recent promotions in a ceremony at Boston Public Library’s Rabb Hall. The…