Harbor View Neighborhood Association Notice There will be no July 5th 2021 Meeting. HVNA wishes all our members a safe and happy July 4th Holiday. As we begin to resume activities hopefully you might have an enjoyable BBQ with family…
Author: Times Staff
City Councilor Lydia Edwards names
Ricardo Patrón as new chief of staff Following last week’s announcement that Gabriela Coletta will be joining the New England Aquarium as their external relations manager, City Councilor Lydia Edwards has announced that Ricardo Patrón will become her new chief…
VaxMillions Giveaway Drawing Dates Announced
Special to the Independent The Baker-Polito Administration and the Massachusetts State Lottery reminded the public that registration for the Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway begins July 1 and also announced the schedule of drawing dates. Residents ages 18 and older who are…
Deer Island Recreational Fishing Pier Officially Opens
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Kathleen Theoharides joined state and local officials, fishing advocates, and youth anglers in Winthrop for a ribbon cutting of the Commonwealth’s new Deer Island Recreational Fishing Pier last week. The pier will provide anglers…
Elizabeth Warren Endorses Ruthzee Louijeune
Ruthzee Louijeune, candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, announced that she had received the endorsement of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. On Warren’s 2020 presidential campaign, Louijeune served as her Senior Counsel. “Ruthzee is the advocate working families need on the…
Temple Tifereth Israel of Winthrop has New Rabbinical intern
Temple Tifereth Israel of Winthrop is privileged to announce that it has engaged the services of a new rabbinical intern for the coming year. The rabbinical intern – Josh Schreiber – is currently a fourth-year student at the Rabbinical School…
Kennedy Institute Announces Summer Civic Education Programs
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate has announced its civic education programming lineup for camps, libraries, summer school, and other education programs throughout the summer. The virtual offerings, hosted by highly trained, nonpartisan instructors from the…
MADD Urges to Keep July 4th Celebrations Safe
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) urges everyone to celebrate safely by planning ahead, and designating a non-drinking, unimpaired driver during the long Fourth of July holiday weekend. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 38% of all motor…
Baker Announces State Legislation to make August, September Sales Tax Holiday Months
The Baker-Polito Administration on June 23, filed legislation to establish a Sales Tax Holiday for the months of August and September. This plan aims to support Main Street businesses and local economies and promote economic growth and opportunity as the…
Donors Urgently Needed as Red Cross still Facing Severe Blood Shortage
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an…