The two bills that are circulating in the state legislature that effectively would ban autonomous, self-driving vehicles in the state not only are short-sighted, but they also will serve to perpetuate the carnage on our dangerous and deadly roads. It…
Month: February 2026
Guest Op-Ed
Progress updates on White Stadium By the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, City of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, in partnership with Boston Legacy Football Club (“Boston Legacy FC”), shared a progress update on the White Stadium renovation project, where construction…
Obituaries 02-11-2026
Emma Cappello Her long life was truly a testament to a life well lived Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours today, Wednesday, February 11th from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood…
EBCCS holds 7th and 8th Grade Science Fair
Etched in History
Excel Academy’s Elizabeth Metts receives Milken Educator Award Special to the Times-Free Press This typical Tuesday morning was turned upside down for Excel Academy Charter High School—in the very best way. Starting with a special visit at an all-school assembly…
Atlantic Works Gallery presents the Exhibition ‘Origins’
Atlantic Works Gallery is pleased to present Origins, a group exhibition showcasing the newest members of the cooperative gallery: Jonathan Peña Tabares, Chris Chou, and Clyde D’Mello February 7-28. Through painting, collage, and experimental mark-making, the exhibition explores identity, migration,…
Advisory: Overnight Work on I-90 Eastbound
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising the public of upcoming overnight work on I-90 eastbound in the vicinity of Bowker Overpass. This work will be performed through Friday, February 6, from 10:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m. the following…
Healey takes Action to keep ICE out of Schools, Hospitals, Courthouses, and Places of Worship
Special to the Times-Free Press Governor Maura Healey took action to protect the people of Massachusetts from abuses by President Donald Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She filed legislation to keep ICE out of courthouses, schools, child care…
AFT Massachusetts Stands with State House Efforts to Protect Residents from ICE
Special to the Times-Free Press The American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts joined Governor Maura Healey today as she unveiled an Executive Order to protect Massachusetts residents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers who continue to operate with unchecked authority…
Aquarium Welcomes New Members to Board of Trustees and Ambassador Council
Special to the Times-Free Press The New England Aquarium is beginning 2026 with six new members joining its Board of Trustees and Ambassador Council. The Board of Trustees recently elected Danny Kalmar and Jane Willis to its ranks. Kalmar, who…