To ensure safety for everyone in Massachusetts during the holidays, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) will be conducting alcohol enforcement at local bars in Massachusetts cities and towns from Thanksgiving Eve through New Year’s Eve. In doing so, the ABCC hopes…
Month: November 2024
Happy Thanksgiving
Although a Harris poll a few years back revealed that Christmas is the favorite holiday of the year among all age groups of Americans, we think that Thanksgiving, our uniquely American holiday, has much more to recommend it than Christmas.…
Obituaries 11-26-2024
Robert F. “Bob” Gross August 15, 1944 – November 10, 2024 Robert “Bob” Gross at the age of 80, was sent to his eternal home, on November 10, 2024. As Bob wished, his final days were in the peaceful surroundings…
East Boston Celebrates Quarterfinal Win
Addressing Hunger
Coletta Zapata holds hearing to discuss food access and explore a food hub in Eastie Special to the Times-Free Press Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata held a hearing at the Mario Umana Academy School to discuss food access and…
Edwards Visits JPNA
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Senator Lydia Edwards attended the latest Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) meeting last week and provided a legislative update to the attendees. First, Edwards touched on some of the things that had been done in 2024,…
BPDA Board Approves Saratoga Street Project
By Michael Coughlin Jr. At last week’s Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board meeting, the board voted to approve a project that will bring several units to 944 Saratoga Street. According to Ebony DaRosa, a project manager with the…
MFCF Non-profit Organization to Host Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner and Eastie’s Elves
Special to the Times-Free Press The Madaro Family Community Fund (MFCF) announces the details of its two annual holiday events aimed at supporting families in the East Boston, Winthrop, and Revere communities. For many years, the organization has supplied hundreds…
Wu Announces Youth Jobs Applications Now Open for 2024-2025 School Year
Special to The Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity (YEO) announced that youth job applications are open for the 2024 – 2025 School Year. Boston youth and young adults ages 14 – 24…
Wu Announces Investments in Youth Sports
Special to The Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu signed onto the Children’s Bill of Rights in Sports at a convening of the city’s youth sports providers at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, formalizing the City’s commitment to providing…