Month: November 2024
GSNA Discusses EV Charging Stations
By Michael Coughlin Jr. On Monday, the Gove Street Neighborhood Association (GSNA) held its monthly meeting, at which attendees discussed electric vehicles (EVs) and the city’s plans to bring some charging stations to the neighborhood. As part of the discussion,…
OHNC Supports Mi Pueblito License and Patio Requests
By Michael Coughlin Jr. At the Orient Heights Neighborhood Council’s (OHNC) monthly meeting on last week, attendees voted to support a couple of requests from Mi Pueblito Restaurant, located at 964 Saratoga Street. According to Attorney Kristen Scanlon, who presented…
Merry and Bright
East Boston Holiday Light committee ready to decorate the neighborhoods Special to the Times-Free Press The East Boston Holiday Light committee is geared up for another year of making East Boston bright and festive this holiday season. The group recently…
New Tools to Assist Residents in Building Accessory Dwelling Units
Special to the Times-Free Press The City of Boston today announced a new program to support Boston homeowners in building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on their property. This initiative, administered by the Boston Home Center (BHC), a division of the…
Winter Fest Debuts as Boston’s Biggest and Most Magical Festive Experience
Special to the Times-Free Press Winter Fest, a large-scale, immersive winter experience has transformed Hood Park in Charlestown into a dazzling wonderland featuring a breathtaking festival of lights. From December 5th through January 25th, guests can enjoy ice skating, an…
News in Brief
Harbor View Neighborhood Association Meeting agenda The next meeting of the Harbor View Neighborhood Association will be on December 2, 2024, at 6pm. The meeting is In Person only but will be streamed via Facebook for archival purposes. Attendance on…
DPH Reminds Patients and Providers of Alternatives to Discontinued Asthma Medication
Special to the Times-Free Press As Massachusetts enters fall and winter respiratory virus season, the Department of Public Health is sharing resources to help patients, families, providers and pharmacists identify and access the best options for timely and effective asthma…
NeighborHealth and HarborArts Unveil Art Installation
Story by Marianne Salza NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, and HarborArts celebrated the unveiling of the art installation, “Expressions of Community: Honoring Voices Through Art,” on November 20, at NeighborHealth’s new administrative offices, located on the second floor…
Boston’s Prudential Tower Shines Teal, Gold, and Purple in Support of the Ace Mentor Program of Greater Boston
Beginning in December, Prudential Tower will once again shine bright with the help of local community organizations. ACE Mentor Program of Greater Boston, will flip the switch to light up Boston on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 as part of Prudential Center’s…