On Thursday, March 20, Eastie Farm celebrated the Spring Equinox with a party and held a ribbon cutting to commemorate their acquisition of Field Farm, a new investment for growing fresh produce such as lettuce and leafy greens hydroponically. They…
Month: March 2025
Wu Releases Anti-Displacement Action Plan
‘A Place to Thrive’ provides two-year plan to stabilize residents and small businesses Special to the Independent Mayor Michelle Wu announced the release of A Place to Thrive, the City’s first ever Anti-Displacement Action Plan, during her State of the…
Wu Announces BCYF Creates, an Expansion of Free Art Classes in Community Centers
Special to the Independent At her State of the City Address, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of BCYF Creates, an investment in free, high-quality arts programming offered at Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers for youth…
Fish And Wildlife Service Reopens Public Comment Period for Monarch Butterfly
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reopening the public comment period for a proposed rule to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The proposed rule includes species-specific protections and flexibilities to encourage…
Boston Women’s Heritage Trail Announces Russell as New Executive Director
Special to the Times-Free Press The Boston Women’s Heritage Trail (BWHT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alexandria Russell as its new Executive Director. Russell brings extensive experience in women’s history, education advocacy, and community engagement. With a…
Vaccines are Safe — and They are Essential
The recent outbreak of a measles epidemic in areas of west Texas and New Mexico (where the measles vaccination rate is far below the national average) should serve as a warning to all Americans that vaccinations against measles and other…
Once Again, Logan Was a Breeze
We wish to take a moment to mention that our recent travels through Logan Airport, as always, were a breeze. Unlike the days before 9/11, air travel has become a dreaded experience for everyone. The requirements of security protocols are…
Coletta Zapata Visits JPNA
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association’s (JPNA) monthly meeting last week, City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata joined, highlighting her work in 2024 and her priorities for the future. To begin, Coletta Zapata spoke about constituent services…
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
BPDA Board Approves Changes for Projects on Liverpool and Maverick
By Michael Coughlin Jr. The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board discussed two projects in the neighborhood that requested changes at its meeting last week: one at 151 Liverpool Street and the other at 279 Maverick Street, which were…