Atlantic Works Gallery, 80 Border St., East Boston, is pleased to announce, “We Find Ourselves in Shape of Home,” on view August 1 through August 29. This exhibit will showcase East Boston artist, Victoria “thirteenvic” DelValle as a guest artist…
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The East Boston Italian Heritage Parade Fundraiser at the Beachmont VFW 6712
For many years the East Boston fall favorite was the Columbus Day Parade, gathering thousands from surrounding communities and a litany of parade favorites. Over the past years the parade has slipped away, Covid 19, funding, the Grand Marshall of…
The Next Harbor View Neighborhood Association Meeting is Scheduled for August 3
The next meeting of the Harbor View Neighborhood Association will be on August 3, 2026, at 6pm. The meeting is In Person only but will be streamed via Facebook for archival purposes. Attendance on Facebook does not qualify for voting.…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Dean’s List honors announced at Tufts University Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. The following students were named…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Firefighter Survival Training with New Mobile SCBA Maze
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS) announced the expansion of firefighter survival training at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) with the addition of a new mobile self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) training maze. The new…
NeighborHealth Appoints Maria Coppenrath as Chief Financial Officer
Special to the Times-Free Press NeighborHealth announced the appointment of Maria Coppenrath, CPA, as the organization’s new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 20, 2026. With more than 30 years of healthcare finance experience – including over 15…
Mayor Wu Highlights Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Plans for Streets
By Adam Swift In the wake of the death of Boston transportation planner Louisa Gag earlier this month, Mayor Michelle Wu has released plans to make city streets safer. Gag was killed on her bicycle when she was riding near…
Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival
One of the biggest annual events in the region took place last weekend with the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival.
Dr. Tommy Welch Selected as New Superintendent of Salem Public Schools
By Cary Shuman Dr. Tommy Welch, Boston Public Schools Region 1 Superintendent, has been named as the new superintendent of the Salem (Mass.) public schools. An East Boston resident, Welch, 50, was selected by a 6-1 vote of the Salem…
Officials Approve 120-unit Mixed-use Development at 9 Chelsea Street
Special to the Times-Free Press The Boston Planning Department this month approved a wave of new development projects across Boston, advancing a citywide effort to create a more resilient, affordable, and equitable city. Among the approved proposals is a significant…