Author: Times Staff
Coletta Zapata has Secured Votes to Serve as Next Council President
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata has secured enough support from her colleagues to claim the City Council presidency when the new term begins in January. “I’m proud to have had the privilege of serving…
North Service Area Optimization Update given at HVNA Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During the Harbor View Neighborhood Association’s (HVNA) monthly meeting last week, representatives from Massport provided an update on its project to optimize the North Service Area. During the HVNA’s April meeting, Massport’s Deputy Director of Community…
Marvel Music Icons Return to Arlington’s Regent Theatre to Kickoff Off “Very Merry Christmas Show”
Special to the Times-Free Press Rock ‘n’ Roll, Vocal, and Grammy Hall of Fame icons, The Platters (theplatters.com), members of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) music family, kick off their self-titled Very Merry Christmas Show at The Regent Theatre in…
NEW Health Announces New Cosmetic Services
Special to the Times-Free Press Licensed and certified dentists provide Botox and dermal filler treatments designed to refresh appearance and enhance natural beauty. With advanced training and an expert understanding of facial aesthetics, they bring both artistry and precision to…
With Cold Weather on the Way, State Fire Marshal Urges Heating Fire Safety
Special to the Times-Free Press With temperatures falling into the 30s this week, Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents protect themselves and their loved ones from some of the most common home heating hazards. “Most of…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards over $1.1 Million for Public Safety Initiatives
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $1,155,240 in public safety grants through the Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhood (CPSN) Initiative and the Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant Program. These awards strengthen partnerships between state and local law enforcement, enhance prosecution of violent…
Massachusetts Launches New Campaign to Support Young Adults in Quitting Vaping and Nicotine
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), in partnership with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, has launched a new public health campaign to support young adults across Massachusetts to quit vaping and stop using other tobacco or nicotine products. The…
East Boston Holiday Lighting Committee Gears up for Season Three of Festivities
Special to the Times Free The East Boston Holiday Lighting Committee has started efforts in fundraising and planning out the Christmas and New Year Holiday Season. In its third year, the committee has raised funds to light up the business…
The Stark Message of a House of Dynamite
More than 40 years ago, a made-for-TV movie, The Day After, shocked Americans of all ages. We were among the 100 million of our fellow Americans in nearly 39 million households (about 62% of the viewing public that night) who…