Special to the Times-Free Press Building on the City of Boston’s commitment to expanding affordable housing in Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the acquisition of 36 multi-family buildings comprising a 114-unit housing portfolio by the newly created East Boston Neighborhood…
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Wu Announces Results of Digital Equity Assessment and Shares Next Steps for a More Connected Boston
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu shared the results of a comprehensive digital equity assessment which will inform the development of a plan to build a more connected Boston, expand digital services, and ensure all residents thrive with…
Traffic Advisory
City of Boston Traffic Advisory for Saturday, October 15, and Sunday, October 16. Events happening in the City of Boston this week will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or…
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Boston Common Fall-O-Ween Children’s Festival Returns Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the second annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground at the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets on Friday, October…
Boston Announces Preparations Ahead of the 2022 State Election
Special to the Times-Free Press The City of Boston’s Election Department today announced its preparations ahead of the State Election taking place on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, including two weeks of early voting and ballot drop box locations. The City…
MBTA To Host Recruitment Fair at Boston City Hall Plaza Oct. 13
The MBTA today announced a Recruitment Fair at Boston City Hall Plaza on Thursday, October 13. Like many industries, transit employers across the country are rushing to hire workers as they try to fill critical vacancies and rebuild a workforce…
Women Construction Workers Make ‘Herstory’ at First-Ever Women Build Boston Conference
Special to the Times-Free Press Women in the building trades came together for the first-ever Women Build Boston conference on Saturday, October 8, highlighting Boston’s leadership in making the construction industry more inclusive and diverse. The conference, dedicated to celebrating…
Boston Public Health Commission Provides Update on City’s COVID-19 Trends
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) provided the following updates on the latest COVID-19 trends for the City of Boston as of October 6, 2022: • The concentration of virus in local wastewater has increased by 3.1% over the past…
This Week Marks the 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9–15
Fire Prevention Week will mark its 100th anniversary that will run through October 15 with a theme that reflects a major challenge in modern fire safety: “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” “Modern residential fires burn much faster than they…
Resiliency Summit Addresses Host of Issues
More than 120 community residents and activists gathered at the Resiliency Summit that was organized by The Neighborhood of Affordable Housing (NOAH) last Thursday evening at Spinelli’s in Central Square. The summit touched on 12 topics that dealt with Cybersecurity,…