Special to the Times Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced this week the release of Boston’s landmark 2030 Climate Action Plan alongside dozens of community and institutional partners at LoPresti Park in East Boston. This implementation plan provides a roadmap…
Month: April 2026
Edwards, Coletta-Zapata Deliver Remarks at Climate Change Plan
By Cary Shuman Sen. Lydia Edwards and City Council Vice President Gabriela Coletta, who are both considered legislative champions for the environment, credited Mayor Wu for her leadership on the issue of climate change during remarks at the Mayor’s announcement…
Play Ball!
East Boston Little League Opening Day ceremonies set for Saturday, May 2 By Cary Shuman East Boston Little League will hold its Opening Day ceremonies on Saturday, May 2 at noon at Festa Field. EBLL President Nick Free, a teacher…
Salesian Boys & Girls Club Scholarship Auction
Special to the Times Free Press Salesian Boys & Girls Club to hold its 17th Annual Summer Camp Scholarship Auction/Fundraiser ~ “A Celebration of Education.” on Thursday, June 25, 6 p.m. at Spinelli’s Banquet Hall, 282 Bennington Street, East Boston.…
Boston marks Earth Day with tree planting at Constitution Beach
Special to the Times Free Press To celebrate Earth Day, FIFA announced its support for reforestation and community tree planting projects across all 16 FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host Cities in North America, delivered in collaboration with the Arbor Day…
Massport, Tree Eastie team up to expand urban forestry in East Boston
Special to the Times Free Press In recognition of Earth Day, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is happy to announce a new partnership with the local non-profit Tree Eastie to support the expansion of urban forestry in East Boston. As…
MBTA and MassDOT celebrate Earth Day with Blue Line Station cleanup
In honor of Earth Day 2026, dozens of employees from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) volunteered to cleanup eight stations along the MBTA Blue Line: Maverick, Airport, Wood Island, Orient Heights, Suffolk…
News in Brief
Atlantic Works Gallery’s announces AWG & Friends exhibit starts May 2 Atlantic Works Gallery is pleased to announce AWG & Friends, a group exhibit, on view May 2 through May 23, at 80 Border Street, East Boston. This dynamic exhibition…
DCR advises the Public on Fire Safety as Camping Season Kicks off
As camping season gets underway across the state park system, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is urging residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent wildfires, as new data shows a continuing trend of longer periods of…
Bradley Elementary Hosts “A Night of Possibility” Gala in East Boston
The Manassah E. Bradley Elementary School hosted its annual fundraising gala, “A Night of Possibility,” on Thursday, April 9, at the Reel House overlooking Boston Harbor. More than 170 guests attended the event to celebrate Bradley Elementary’s recent recognition as…