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North Service Area Optimization Mitigation Discussed at HVNA Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During last week’s Harbor View Neighborhood Association (HVNA) meeting, representatives from Massport shared plans for mitigation measures related to its North Service Area Optimization project. The aforementioned project, which has been described by Massport Deputy Director…
Coletta Zapata to Hold Hearing on Progress and Opportunities to Address Drink Spiking in Boston
Special to the Times-Free Press Councilor Coletta Zapata (District 1) will hold a hearing on Thursday, March 12, at 9:30 a.m. in the Iannella Chamber to examine progress and identify further opportunities to address drink spiking and drug-facilitated sexual assault.…
Boston Licensing Board Approves New Liquor License Applications
Special to the Tines-Free Press The City of Boston Licensing Board approved new liquor licenses across Boston. The approved applicants are located in Allston, Chinatown, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, the South End, and West Roxbury. Additionally, the Boston Licensing…
Boston Arts Academy Foundation to Host 10th Annual Champions Reception
Special to the Tines-Free Press The Boston Arts Academy Foundation (BAAF), the non-profit organization that raises funds to support the city’s only public high school for the visual and performing arts, will present its annual Champions awards to four longtime…
City Reminds Residents Deadline to License Your Dog is March 31
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division reminds city dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is March 31, 2026. All dogs in Boston require a new license each year. This process can…
Boston Pride For The People Announces Date of 2026 Pride Parade and Festival
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston Pride For The People (BP4TP), the volunteer-led organization behind the largest Pride celebration in New England, announced the 2026 Pride Parade will take place Saturday, June 6, 2026 accompanied by a festival on Boston…
Annual “Spring into Fitness: Active Aging Week” for Older Adults March 23-27
Special to the Times-Free Press Spring is almost here, and so is Fitness Week for our active agers! Each year, Boston Village (BV), formerly Beacon Hill Village, and Cindy Sullivan of Cindy Sullivan Fitness partner to offer a full week…
Wu, Boston 250, Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of Henry Knox’s “Noble Train of Artillery”
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu joined city and state officials and community leaders to honor the 250th anniversary of Henry Knox and honor his significant contributions to Boston and the nation. Knox was an esteemed Revolutionary War…
Wu, Parks and Recreation Department Release Tree Canopy Assessment Report
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department announced the release of the 2019-2024 Tree Canopy Assessment, a comprehensive analysis of tree canopy change across Boston. The analysis shows a net increase of…