We’re all aware by now that climate change is dramatically impacting our weather, particularly by increasing the intensity of major weather events such as hurricanes. In our little corner of the world, significant weather events have been few and far…
Alcohol Ignition Interlocks Would Be A Good Idea
The National Highway Transportation Board (NTSB) recently made the recommendation that automobile manufacturers should be required to install ignition interlock devices (IID) into all new motor vehicles to prevent those who drink alcohol from operating a motor vehicle. According to…
Letter to the Editor
When is Enough, Enough? To the Editor, As I read the page 1 news story on the proposed development for 135 Bremen Street, I felt angry that once again the issue of overdevelopment is never really addressed by city agencies. Kudos…
Obituaries 09-28-2022
Edward Boyan, Jr. Retired Electrician Edward J. Boyan, Jr. died at home in East Boston on September 24 surrounded by family. Ed was born and raised in East Boston and entered the US Coast Guard in 1964, serving during the…
Madaro Receives MassPACE Award for Promoting Pace to Individuals
Special to the Times-Free Press Rep. Adrian Madaro, the lead house sponsor of the legislation to increase awareness of PACE to individuals seeking long-term services, received the MassPACE award at The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s (EBNHC) offices for spreading…
Neighbors Object to Reduction of Parking Spaces at 135 Bremen St.
Special to the Times-Free Press “We are choking on traffic,” is what John Walker told developers of 135 Bremen St. project last week. The developers who were seeking a project change request reducing from 110 to 47 under ground parking…