Coletta Zapatp to Host Italian Flag Raising at Boston City Hall Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata will host the Italian Flag Raising and Italian-American Heritage Month celebration on Thursday, October 2, at 12:00 PM on the flagpole stage at…
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Mayor Wu Announces 2025 – 2026 Spark Boston Council
Special to the Times Free-Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced the newly-selected 2025-2026 SPARK Boston Council. The 38-member group will spend the next year working to connect young adults to leaders in local government, City services, and one another. The SPARK…
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HVNA Supports Project on Saratoga Street
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During the Harbor View Neighborhood Association’s (HVNA) monthly meeting last week, a large majority of attendees voted to support a project at 704 Saratoga Street that would bring some improvements to the roof of the building…
Josh Kraft Suspends his Campaign for Mayor of Boston
By Cary Shuman Philanthropist Josh Kraft has suspended his campaign for mayor of Boston. Kraft announced his decision following the Sept. 9 preliminary election in which he finished a distant second to Mayor Michele Wu in the balloting. Though he…
Coletta Zapata Wins Preliminary Election for District One City Council Seat
In the Preliminary Election last week, City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata secured a win with 76.77% of the vote. Andretti R. McDuffie-Stanziani received 14.78% and Ricardo M. Rodriguez received 1.70 %. Incumbent Gabriela Coletta Zapata will face off against Andretti…
Coletta Zapata Calls for a Hearing to Discuss Challenges in Oversight of Short-term Rentals
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) introduced a hearing order to address ongoing challenges in the oversight of short term rentals. Boston’s short-term rental ordinance regulates short term rentals to preserve housing, prevent…
East Boston Y Names Laura Alarcon New Associate Aquatics Director
The East Boston Y is thrilled to welcome Laura Alarcón to her new role as Associate Aquatics Director. Laura is a proud Salvadoran Latina from East Boston with a deep love for community, creativity, and food. She has been part of our Y…
Coletta Zapata Names Stephan Marin as East Boston District Liaison
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata has announced that Stephan Marin will serve as her East Boston Liaison. Marin is a proud son of Colombian immigrants and a lifelong East Boston resident. Born and raised…