Author: Times Staff
Bennington Street Restaurant Presentation to HVNA Delayed
By Michael Coughlin Jr. A restaurant planned for 636-638 Bennington Street, which has drawn the discontentment of residents since it was proposed at an abutters meeting in June, was slated to be presented at the Harbor View Neighborhood Association’s (HVNA)…
Cartwright Sworn in as Clerk of Supreme Judicial Court
Special to the Times-Free Press Allison S. Cartwright, Esq., was sworn in January 1 as Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Suffolk by SJC Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd, in a ceremony that took place in…
Coletta Zapata Reflects on Third Year in Office
Special to the Times-Free Press Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata has released her third Annual Report, summarizing 2024 and marking her second term on the Boston City Council. The report underscores significant achievements for our neighborhoods, including transformative investments, key policy…
Legislature Passes Measures to Combat Substance Use Disorder
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Legislature approved legislation to combat the opioid crisis and support residents living with substance use disorder (SUD). H.5143, An Act relative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery coach licensure,…
News in Brief
Struggling with Food Access? Call Project Bread’s Toll-Free FoodSource Hotline for Assistance Today Winter can stretch budgets to the breaking point. With increased costs for food, heating, housing, and transportation, many Massachusetts families are facing tough choices. If you or…
Jimmy Carter Practiced What He Preached
The passing of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100 brings to an end the extraordinary life of a man who ascended from the small town of Plains, Georgia (population 552) to the highest office in the world.…
Even when the Patriots Won, They Lost
Heading into the final week of the NFL season, the Patriots were in prime position to claim the #1 draft pick, which held the promise of trading that pick to a team that needs a quarterback in return for a…
East Boston Central Catholic School Holds Christmas Concert
Wu, Cox Highlight Reduction in Murders, Shootings in 2024
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston Mayor Michele Wu and Police Commissioner Michael Cox, along with Isaac Yablo, a senior city advisor for public safety in the mayor’s office, held a press conference at Boston Police Dept. (BPD) headquarters this…