By Senator Lydia Edwards As the new ferry season commences, we reflect on the remarkable progress made and anticipate the exciting developments ahead. Under the Healey Administration, unprecedented investments in water transportation have been realized, illustrating our commitment to enhancing…
Author: Times Staff
Obituaries 04-03-2024
Joseph R. Lunetta Boston Water and Sewer Commission Retiree Funeral Services were held in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals in Revere for Joseph R. Lunetta, who passed away on March 19th at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital…
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Coletta To Hold Hearing on Technological Infrastructure Improvements for Departments
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston City Councilors Gabriela Coletta, Ed Flynn, and Liz Breadon will hold a hearing regarding technological infrastructure improvements across city departments on Tuesday, April 2 at 2pm in the Iannella Chamber, Fifth Floor of Boston…
GSCA Ponders Community Building and a Name Change
By Michael Coughlin Jr. The Gove Street Citizens Association (GSCA) took some time during its monthly meeting on Monday to discuss strategies for community building and potentially changing the organization’s name. To kick off the conversation, Neel Batra, a GSCA…
Open Streets Event Comes Back to East Boston
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced six Open Streets events, adding Hyde Park as an Open Streets location and beginning the popular car-free event series earlier in the year. Similar to years past, more than a mile…
MBTA Makes Further Progress on Expedited Critical Track Work on Orange Line, Removes Seven Speed Restrictions
The MBTA today announced the completion of critical track work on the Orange Line. Crews accomplished this critical work due to unencumbered access to track areas while Orange Line service was suspended between Jackson Square and North Station for four…
MBTA Announces East Boston, Lynn, and Winthrop Ferry Service Resuming This Spring
Special to the Times-Free Press The MBTA announced that East Boston ferry service will resume for the season effective Monday, April 1, and the Lynn and Winthrop ferries will resume for the season effective Monday, April 29. Weekend Hingham/Hull/Logan to…
Local Student Earns Academic Honors
Marchi Earns a Spot on the Dean’s List at Coastal Carolina University More than 3,000 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester, including William Marchi, from East Boston. Students who…
Suffolk Downs To Host Annual Daffodil Dash April 13
Looking for a family friendly way to kick-off the Boston Marathon weekend? On Saturday, April 13, The HYM Investment Group LLC (HYM), will host the third annual Marathon Daffodil Dash from 10am-1pm at The Track at Suffolk Downs, in partnership…