Through the month of December 2022, the majority of the state experienced drought improvements, and as a result, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper today announced the following drought declarations: the Islands Region will remain at a Level…
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All About Heat Pumps–Webinar Feb. 1
Heat pumps have been getting a lot of buzz—and a lot of questions. This free webinar, Wednesday February 1 from 7-8 pm, is your chance to learn. It’s worth learning even if you think heat pumps don’t apply to your…
Three Kings Day at The Veronica Robles Cultural Center
EBCC Ready to Observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Special to the Times-Free Press The East Boston Chamber of Commerce (EBCC) will be placing a display of American flags to commemorate the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January, 16, at the Daniel H. Solari Square outside…
Federal Funds Will Help Enhance Urban Forests in East Boston
By Adam Swift The Mystic River Watershed Association recently secured $400,000 in federal funds to enhance urban forests in Greater Boston’s Mystic River Watershed. This funding will help mitigate the dangers of climate-driven extreme heat in vulnerable environmental justice communities…
Tall Ship Asking for Annual Entertainment License
Michael Coughlin Jr. During the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association’s (JPNA) monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 9, representatives of The Tall Ship Boston went before residents to present their plan to obtain an annual entertainment license. As it stands today, the…
Madaro Takes Oath of Office for Fifth Term
Special to Times-Free-Press Rep. Adrian Madaro was sworn in for his fifth term in the Massachusetts House of Representatives at the inauguration ceremony Jan. 4 at the State House in Boston. Madaro has represented the entire East Boston neighborhood since…
News in Brief
Postal Employees Will Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Post Offices across the commonwealth will be closed on Monday, January 16, as our employees pause to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Street delivery on Monday will be limited to…
Hayden Sworn In As the Suffolk County District Attorney
Special to the Times-Free Press Kevin R. Hayden was sworn in as the Suffolk County District Attorney on Monday, January 9, at Roxbury Community College. Hayden was appointed by Governor Charles Baker to the fill the unexpired term of Rachael…
Wu Announces Boston Saves January Incentive
Mayor Michelle Wu announced an incentive to encourage families of Boston Public Schools (BPS) K2-3rd graders to take advantage of Boston Saves, the City of Boston’s children’s savings account (CSA) program. BPS K2 – 2nd grade families who log in…