Kenneth Thompson His love, guidance, and gentle presence will be deeply missed and forever remembered Kenneth Thompson of Boston passed away peacefully surrounded by his son, Brian and daughter, Kelly on February 7, 2026. He was born on January 9,…
Month: February 2026
Madaro, House Pass Bill to Require Apprenticeships in Public Construction
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts House of Representatives recently passed legislation that seeks to increase the state’s trades’ workforce by requiring the hiring of apprentices for all contracts awarded for public works projects over $10 million. Effective a…
This Honorable Court
East Boston High School Basketball court named after Michael Rubin Story and photos by Bob Marra After graduating from Tufts University in 1978, Michael Rubin planned to go to law school. But first, he recalls, “I was going to teach.…
Wu Announces Annual Tax Prep Services Available for Residents
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC) has launched the 2026 tax season, offering free tax preparation for residents who earn $70,000 per year or less. Eligible residents can file safely while maximizing…
Registration to Open for Boston Parks Summer Sports Centers and Golf Lessons
Special to the Times-Free Press The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce registration will open on February 6 at 12:00 p.m. for the 2026 Summer Sports Centers at East Boston Memorial Stadium in East Boston, Garvey Playground…
Reservations for the 2026 camping season at DCR Parks are open to the Public
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced that reservations for the 2026 state park camping season will open to the public on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 9 a.m. Camping season at DCR’s 25 campgrounds will begin in April and continue through October. “Camping at a DCR park is a…
Wu Announces City’s Black History Month Programming
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Equity & Inclusion Cabinet announced a series of programs to mark the start of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. This year’s national theme, “A Century…
Wu Announces Ailin Sha as Boston’s Next Youth Poet Laureate
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture announced that after a competitive search process, 18-year-old poet and writer Ailin Sha has been selected as Boston’s next Youth Poet Laureate. Sha officially…
M&T Bank Appoints Jeff Carpenter Regional President for Massachusetts
Special to the Times-Free Press M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) announced the appointment of Jeff Carpenter as its new Regional President of Massachusetts. With more than two decades of corporate and specialty banking experience, Carpenter brings deep regional knowledge, financial expertise and…
Boston Parks Department Hosts February School Vacation Week Activities
Special to the Times-Free Press Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for February school vacation week. From sports clinics, to our annual Children’s Festival, and nature exploration with the Park Rangers, these…