The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the launch of its second National Work Zone Awareness Week billboard design contest, exclusively for Massachusetts college students. The contest aims to raise awareness of work zone safety and encourage drivers to…
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Public Artists Enhance Spatial Justice Across Massachusetts
The New England Foundation for the Arts announces the 15 recipients of the Public Art for Spatial Justice grant. A total of $435,000 was awarded in this round to create public art that fosters more just, vibrant, and welcoming public…
Wu Announces $21 Million for Behavioral Health Services and Programming
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and Boston Public Schools (BPS) announced $21 million in transformative funding for mental and behavioral health programs and services to support the City’s youth and families. The investments are part of…
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Harbor View Neighborhood Association Meeting agenda The next meeting of the Harbor View Neighborhood Association will be on April 1, at 6pm. The meeting is In Person only but will be streamed via Facebook for archival purposes. Attendance on Facebook…
Center for Disease Control and Prevention Updated COVID Recommendations
Following the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) release of updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) wants to remind Boston residents to stay…
Figueroa Named Coach of the Year
Saint Patrick’s Gala Dinner
OHNC Opposes Another Project On Leyden Street
By Michael Coughlin Jr. At its monthly meeting on Monday, the Orient Heights Neighborhood Council (OHNC), once again, voted against a proposed project at 36 Leyden Street. In September, the council overwhelmingly opposed a proposal to demolish the existing building…
Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Hosts an Easter Egg Hunt
The Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) is once again proud to hosting an Easter Egg Hunt/Gather on Saturday, March 30, activities are from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Piers Park in East Boston. Founded by John Tallutto, the hunt…
Ward 1 Council Voices Opposition to Bennington Street Project
By Adam Swift Revere Ward 1 City Councillor Joanne McKenna does not want to see MassDOT install a bike lane as part of a redesign of Bennington Street into East Boston. In the past, state officials have stated that the…