Boston Local Press

Curbside pickups of food waste moving to bi-weekly on Oct. 5

Dorchester Reporter

09/23/2026 Boston residents who use the curbside food waste pickup program learned this week that the program will move from a weekly to a bi-weekly schedule starting on Oct. 5., meaning that those who participate in the “green bin” program will have to hold their food waste for two weeks between collections. The post Curbside pickups of food waste moving to bi-weekly on Oct. 5 appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Keyla Jackson joins board at YouthConnect

Dorchester Reporter

09/23/2026 YouthConnect, a non-profit focused on youth mental health and violence prevention, has named Keyla Jackson, a Dorchester resident who serves as interim executive director of Facilities Management at Boston Public Schools (BPS), to its board of directors. The post Keyla Jackson joins board at YouthConnect appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

UMass students to help Boston’s public health officials reach teens

Dorchester Reporter

09/23/2026 Mayor Michelle Wu visited UMass Boston’s Dorchester campus on Monday to launch a partnership between the school’s Urban Public Health Department and the city’s Public Health Commission (BPHC) that is aimed at improving the health and well-being of all Boston residents— particularly its teenagers...

Bus lane opponent stake issue with T’s tally of weekday riders along Blue Hill Ave.

Dorchester Reporter

09/23/2026 A principal driver of the controversial Blue Hill Avenue rehabilitation and center-running bus lane project has been to prioritize the needs of the estimated 40,000 bus riders that the city and the MBTA say use the corridor each weekday...

Labor activist Howell’s pardon plea: See my life at 44, not a misguided 21

Dorchester Reporter

09/23/2026 Darrin Howell says he is not the edgy young man he was at 21. The post Labor activist Howell’s pardon plea: See my life at 44, not a misguided 21 appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Blue Hill Ave. construction planners should key on residents’ quality of life

Dorchester Reporter

09/23/2026 For several weeks this past winter, my family developed a new morning routine. Between roughly 10 and 11 on weekday mornings, we knew the blasting at the construction site at 1471 Blue Hill Avenue was coming. Once we became familiar with the schedule, we would get up beforehand and brace ourselves. The post Blue Hill Ave. construction planners should key on residents’ quality of life appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

After ten-year push, a new park takes root West of Washington

Dorchester Reporter

09/23/2026 Members of the West of Washington (WOW) neighborhood association gathered with city officials last Saturday (Sept. 19) to break ground on a new public park, marking the culmination of a community-led effort that began a decade ago. The post After ten-year push, a new park takes root West of Washington appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

A Leader for Social Justice

Dorchester Reporter

09/23/2026 Joan Elaine Tighe died peacefully on Sunday, August 9th, 2026 at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale, MA. Joan was born in New York City to the late Charles Tighe and Natalie (Newbery) Tighe. Joan attended Convent of the Sacred Heart, a private all-girls school in Manhattan, attained a bachelor’s degree at Wheaton College in Norton, MA, and two masters degrees, one in Theology and Social Change at Goddard Cambridge Graduate School and the other at Boston University School of Social Work. She was a member and leader at Church of the Covenant in Boston since 1973. After college, Joan lived in Boston’s South End before moving to her home in Dorchester. The post A Leader for Social Justice appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Fall arrives

East Boston Times-Free Press · also: Revere Journal

09/23/2026 After last week’s summer-like weather, where temperature hit the mid-80s for a couple of days, much-cooler weather arrived this past weekend, Combined with the strong winds from a developing nor’easter later this week, it is clear that fall is here...

Coletta Zapata holds hearing on Boston’s curbside food waste collection program

East Boston Times-Free Press

09/23/2026 Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) held a hearing to review Boston’s curbside food waste collection program. Coletta Zapata sponsored the hearing to review the program’s progress, current challenges while identifying pathways to build a stronger, more effective...

Boston Public Health Commission ensures access to free flu and covid-19 vaccines

East Boston Times-Free Press

09/23/2026 To ensure that residents are protected from serious respiratory illness, Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is hosting free vaccine clinics offering flu and COVID-19 vaccinations throughout the city. Getting vaccinated every year for flu and COVID-19 as part of back-to-school...

State health officials announce season’s eighth human case of West Nile virus

East Boston Times-Free Press

09/23/2026 The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced the eighth human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this year. A woman in her 30s was exposed to WNV in an area of Middlesex County where other exposures have occurred this...

Coletta Zapata, officials launch Boston City Youth Corps

East Boston Times-Free Press

09/23/2026 Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) and the City of Boston recently announced the launch of the Boston City Youth Corps, a modernized revival of Boston’s historic Red Shirts Program designed to meet the needs of Boston today...

FBI Boston returns historic artifacts & records to USS Massachusetts (BB-59)

East Boston Times-Free Press

09/23/2026 The Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has returned a variety of historical artifacts and records belonging to the USS Massachusetts (BB-59), a decommissioned World War II battleship, affectionately known by her crew as ‘Big Mamie,’ that...

Third Annual No Shame on My Name

Revere Journal

09/23/2026 Last Saturday afternoon the City of Revere and the SUDHI Office hosted a free community BBQ, to bring awareness to and break the stigma surrounding mental health and substance abuse. Many local facilities offering help and programming were on hand...

Traffic Commission makes quick work of busy agenda

Revere Journal

09/23/2026 The Revere Traffic Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, September 17, in the City Councillor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Chambers. DPW Director Christopher Ciaramella presided over the session that was attended by Revere Police Executive Officer Lieut...

City of Revere settles in eminent domain case

Revere Journal

09/23/2026 The City of Revere announced the settlement of the eminent domain litigation arising from the City’s taking of the former Wonderland Greyhound Park last week. The case, which had been pending in Suffolk Superior Court for over three years, settled...

Revere Council seeks greater enforcement of e-bikes, scooters

Revere Journal

09/23/2026 The Revere City Council is looking for enhanced police enforcement to deal with illegally operated motor scooters and electric bikes in the city. Council President Anthony Zambuto filed a motion at last week’s meeting asking the mayor to direct the...

License Comm. approves one-day license for annual Fall Festival at Suffolk Downs

Revere Journal

09/23/2026 The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon, September 16, in the City Council Chamber at Revere City Hall. On hand for the session were chair Robert Selevitch and fellow members Dan Occena and Liliana Monroy...

News Briefs 9-23-26

Revere Journal

09/23/2026 BARKTOBERFEST RETURNS TO SUSAN B. ANTHONY FIELD FOR CANINE CELEBRATION Revere residents and their four-legged friends are invited to fetch some fall fun as Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. and Revere Parks and Rec host Barktoberfest. The community celebration will...

Rites mark 40 years for Dot’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Dorchester Reporter

09/22/2026 On Monday afternoon this week (Sept. 21), the Dorchester Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee and members of the UMass Boston facilities team observed the 40th anniversary of its installation on a plot of waterfront land owned by UMass Boston along Morrissey Boulevard. The post Rites mark 40 years for Dot’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Governor Healey launches pilot to expand access to child care

Beacon Hill Times · also: North End Regional Review, Revere Journal

09/18/2026 Governor Maura Healey announced last week that 30 Family Child Care (FCC) programs across Massachusetts have been selected to participate in a new pilot aimed at expanding access to child care for families. The programs include locations in Everett, Lynn,...

Healey-Driscoll Administration announces $2 million in fire safety funding

Beacon Hill Times

09/18/2026 The Healey-Driscoll Administration is making nearly $2 million available to local fire departments in support of fire and life safety efforts that protect Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents. The annual Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE grants fund...

Beyond the Neck: When Somerville was Charlestown

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

09/18/2026 The history of Charlestown is diverse and multi-faceted. The area was inhabited by the Massachusett Tribe who called it Mishawum, before being settled by the English beginning in 1628 prior to the arrival of the Winthrop Fleet in 1630. Not...

Boston Weekly Neighborhood Infrastructure Projects

Beacon Hill Times

09/18/2026 The City of Boston Construction Management team is providing this weekly update on infrastructure improvements taking place in the Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Charlestown, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, neighborhoods. The work is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to maintain...

Women’s Lunch Place welcomes Dr. Laura Davis to board

Beacon Hill Times

09/18/2026 Women’s Lunch Place has welcomed Dr. Laura Davis to its board of directors, according to the local nonprofit. Building on career success as a scientific researcher, Laura turned her attention to mentoring upcoming biotech leaders through Golden Seeds, an angel...

Partial closure of Boylston Street and Charlesgate intersection this weekend

Beacon Hill Times

09/18/2026 The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing a partial closure of the Boylston Street and Charlesgate intersection to complete roadway reconstruction operations. This work has been scheduled as a partial closure over one weekend to minimize the impact on...

Sept. 17

Dorchester Reporter

09/17/2026 The post Sept. 17 appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Walsh honored with award named for the late Danny ‘Budzo’ Ryan

Dorchester Reporter

09/17/2026 The “Light Bearer” award was presented at a recent event to support the Maura Wilkins Foundation. The post Walsh honored with award named for the late Danny ‘Budzo’ Ryan appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

North End student awarded Elaine Wilson Scholarship

North End Regional Review

09/17/2026 NEW Health Elaine Wilson 2026 scholarship was recently presented to lifelong North End resident Paige Fitzgerald, a student at Northeastern University. The Community Health Outreach and Public Service Scholarship reflects the values of service, community and commitment toward improving access...

News, Notes and Whatever 9-17-26

North End Regional Review

09/17/2026 WECC Bocce Night in North End Free bocce night sponsored by the West End Community Center was held at Langone Park on Atlantic Avenue. It was a great event opportunity for younger people to connect with to connect in a...

The Boston Home takes first place in annual Mayor’s Garden Contest

Dorchester Reporter

09/16/2026 The Boston Home on Dorchester Avenue took first place in the 30th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest last month – piggybacking on their third place finish last year and qualifying them for the “Hall of Fame” next year. The home, which primarily serves adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), won in the ‘Storefront, Organization, or Main Street District’ category and was happy to celebrate this month at the home. Liz Flanagan, of The Boston Home, claimed their prize at a gala event on Aug. 17 with Mayor Michelle Wu. The post The Boston Home takes first place in annual Mayor’s Garden Contest appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Rogerson Communities to honor the late Victoria Williams for lifetime achievements

Dorchester Reporter

09/16/2026 Victoria Williams, who died on Sept. 7 at age 78, will be honored posthumously with a lifetime achievement award at Rogerson Communities’ Welcome Home Gala next month. The post Rogerson Communities to honor the late Victoria Williams for lifetime achievements appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Rep. Lynch secures $1M in funding for UMass’s saltwater pump station

Dorchester Reporter

09/16/2026 Congressman Stephen Lynch and UMass Boston officials on Monday this week announced $1 million in federal funding that will help restore the 50-year-old saltwater pump station that provides cooling to the campus using water from Savin Hill Bay – and with equipment upgrades, might also be able to heat the campus. The post Rep. Lynch secures $1M in funding for UMass’s saltwater pump station appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Codman United sets priorities for stability across neighborhood, sees a partnership with City Hall

Dorchester Reporter

09/16/2026 After nearly two years of organizing with a focus on displacement concerns and other changes in Codman Square, the grass-roots Codman United group has issued a multi-goal plan of action and is looking to partner with the city in implementing it. The post Codman United sets priorities for stability across neighborhood, sees a partnership with City Hall appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Wu, Boston Public Health Commission award $3.3 million to support community health centers

East Boston Times-Free Press

09/16/2026 Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are awarding $3.3 million to support community health centers ahead of increased demand and financial strain from federal cuts to Medicaid. According to MassHealth, starting in October hundreds of thousands of...

Stephen J. Licari

East Boston Times-Free Press

09/16/2026 Of East Boston...

Project Bread taps SNAP policy veteran Alex Dery Snider as Chief Policy Officer

East Boston Times-Free Press

09/16/2026 Alex Dery Snider caught the policy bug in high school, competing in New Hampshire’s Youth in Government program. She’s carried it through stints on Capitol Hill, at The Pew Charitable Trusts and at a civil legal aid nonprofit in New...

City of Boston Weekly Neighborhood Infrastructure Projects

East Boston Times-Free Press

09/16/2026 City of Boston Weekly Neighborhood Infrastructure Projects The City of Boston Construction Management team is providing this weekly update on infrastructure improvements taking place in the Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Charlestown, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, neighborhoods. The work is part...

Robert J. “Bobby” Puleo, Jr.

Revere Journal

09/16/2026 For many years, he owned and operated his own sub shops and pizza stores...

RPD Capt. Malone tells Disabilities Comm. of new policing initiatives

Revere Journal

09/16/2026 The Revere Commission on Disabilities (COD) held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, September 8, via Zoom. On hand for the session were chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, Jason Barone-Cichocki, and Mario Grimanis. Captain Tom Malone from the Revere...

Revere welcomes two new state-of-the-art fire apparatus

Revere Journal

09/16/2026 The City of Revere is proud to announce the addition of two new Emergency One (E-One) Typhoon model pumpers to the Revere Fire Department, which will join the fleet on Tuesday, September 15. The new apparatus will replace some of...

Stephanie Laurano

Revere Journal

09/16/2026 She had a powerful presence, a fiery spirit and an intensely creative eye...

City seeks public input for local cable television future

Revere Journal

09/16/2026 City seeks public input for local cable television future The City of Revere will conduct a pair of Focus Group meetings on Tuesday, September 29 and Wednesday, September 30, 2026 to explore and discuss the future of cable service, RevereTV,...

The Revere Fire Department commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11

Revere Journal

09/16/2026 The Revere Fire Department commemorated the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, during a ceremony at the fire station on Revere Beach Parkway. Fire Chief James Cullen delivered the opening remarks during the impressive program. “Today...

Florence A. “Flo” Kyriacos

Revere Journal

09/16/2026 More than any of her other roles in life, she loved being a nana...

Express your concerns to MassPort directly

Revere Journal

09/16/2026 Neighbors, for the second year in a row, Runway 9-27 repairs completed by MassPort at Logan International Airport have diverted additional flights to Runway 22L for 75 days. The flight path for Runway 22L runs directly over the Point of...

Hundreds gather at vigil to mourn victims of Cape Verde bus crash

Dorchester Reporter

09/15/2026 The bus crash on Sept. 5 was the worst vehicle tragedy in the history of Cape Verde, with many in Dorchester losing family members or friends. The post Hundreds gather at vigil to mourn victims of Cape Verde bus crash appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Edward M. Kennedy Institute marks 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

Dorchester Reporter

09/12/2026 Victoria Reggie Kennedy, the late senator’s wife, opened the event by reflecting on her husband’s connection with families of victims. The post Edward M. Kennedy Institute marks 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Council recognizes community resources supporting health and well-being across Boston

East Boston Times-Free Press · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Beacon Hill Times

08/12/2026 Strong communities are built through access to resources that support residents’ health, connection, and quality of life. During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted resolutions recognizing National Farmers Market Week and National Health Center Week, honoring the organizations, workers,...

Governor Healey declares September College Fire Safety Month

East Boston Times-Free Press · also: Beacon Hill Times, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Revere Journal

09/09/2026 Governor Maura Healey proclaimed September College Fire Safety Month in Massachusetts as thousands of students return to campus and move into dormitories, apartments, and other student housing. Fire officials are offering guidance to help prevent fires and injuries during what...

Shawmut tunnel cap thrives with this couple’s embrace

Dorchester Reporter

08/19/2026 The flowers and plants in the Shawmut Corridor Gardens, also known as the “tunnel cap” gardens, don’t just sprout up on their own. The post Shawmut tunnel cap thrives with this couple’s embrace appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Conservancy, Citizen Plaintiffs respond to Mass. Supreme Judicial Court decision in Franklin Park White Stadium case

North End Regional Review · also: Boston Sun, Mission Hill Gazette, Jamaica Plain Gazette, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Beacon Hill Times

09/03/2026 Special to the Regional Review Emerald Necklace Conservancy President Karen Mauney-Brodek issued the following statement in response to the court’s decision on the Franklin Park White Stadium case: “We’re disappointed by this outcome, which means that a new professional for-profit...

More than a check up: The vital role of annual well-child visits

Beacon Hill Times · also: Jamaica Plain Gazette, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Mission Hill Gazette, Boston Sun, Revere Journal

08/28/2026 As families prepare for the upcoming school year, many are focused on school supplies, schedules and getting back into routines. But one of the most important back-to-school steps happens before the first day of class: scheduling a well-child visit. Because...

Planning and Community Development department provides project updates

Revere Journal

09/02/2026 Revere’s Department of Planning and Community Development recently provided an update on several new and ongoing projects in the city. The city has begun a Squire Road Master Plan, evaluating the current conditions, strengths, and weaknesses of Squire Road, and...

$800,000 Cummings Grant to fuel Project Bread's fight against hunger statewide

Boston Sun · also: East Boston Times-Free Press, North End Regional Review, Jamaica Plain Gazette, Beacon Hill Times

06/29/2026 As hunger reaches new heights across Massachusetts, Project Bread has secured a major investment to connect households with food. The leading statewide food security organization has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation's annual...

Massachusetts Opioid-related overdose deaths fall under 1,000 for the first time in over a decade

North End Regional Review

06/11/2026 For the first time in over a decade, total annual opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts fell below 1,000, according to Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) preliminary 2025 data recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...

MBTA Announces June Service Changes

North End Regional Review

05/29/2026 Special to the Regional Review The MBTA announced service changes in June on the Green, Blue, Framingham/Worcester, and Lowell lines. There are also some Commuter Rail service changes related to World Cup matchdays. Riders can find more information on service...

Residents take charge in launching new neighborhood association

Jamaica Plain Gazette

08/28/2026 At a brand-new community center where Jamaica Plain meets Roxbury, nearly 100 people gathered on July 25 to celebrate the launch of the Jackson Square Neighborhood Association (JSNA) as the voice of their community. “This is a huge step for...

Rally for a Sewage-Free Charles on Sept. 8

Beacon Hill Times

09/04/2026 Rally for a Sewage-Free Charles on Sept. 8 The Charles River Watershed Association (CWRA) will hold its Rally for a Sewage-Free Charles on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m., on the Fiedler Dock on the Charles River Esplanade. Presently the...

Savin Hill restaurant says no repeat of April ruckus after karaoke let out

Dorchester Reporter

08/25/2026 The usual Thursday-night karaoke crowd at Ghost Pepper Taqueria on Savin Hill Avenue swelled on April 16 with the addition of two large birthday parties. And as the place let out for the night, now early on the 17th, people were in no mood to leave. But they were in a fighty mood, not a mood to burst into more song, according to a police report read into the record at a Boston Licensing Board hearing on Tuesday. The post Savin Hill restaurant says no repeat of April ruckus after karaoke let out appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Letter to the Editor

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge · also: North End Regional Review, East Boston Times-Free Press, North End Regional Review, Boston Sun

AG Campbell releases annual Labor Day report spotlighting actions to protect workers

Beacon Hill Times · also: East Boston Times-Free Press, Revere Journal, Boston Sun, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

09/11/2026 Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released the Attorney General’s Office (AGO)’s annual Labor Day Report, spotlighting the AGO’s dedicated efforts to protect the rights of Massachusetts workers and ensure access to fair pay, benefits, and safe working conditions for...

News Briefs

North End Regional Review · also: Revere Journal

05/14/2026 Financial literacy workshop Please join us for a financial literacy workshop hosted by Eagle Bank on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM at the ABCD North End Neighborhood Service Center (NE NSC), located at 1 Michelangelo Street in the...

New JPNC holds its first meeting

Jamaica Plain Gazette

06/24/2026 The newly-elected Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its first meeting on Tuesday, May 26. On hand for the session were Alcurtis Clark, Bernie Doherty, Michael Reiskind, Willie Mitchell, Purple Reign, Carla Lisa Caliga, Lorenzo Bartoloni, Sarah Freeman, Dave Baron,...

Red Line will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street July 21 – 30

Beacon Hill Times · also: Boston Sun, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

07/17/2026 The MBTA is reminding riders that Red Line service will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street for 10 consecutive days, July 21 – 30. During this service suspension, the MBTA will accomplish critical and necessary track work, including the...

‘Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S.’ report shows 83 on-duty deaths in 2025

Boston Sun · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Beacon Hill Times, East Boston Times-Free Press

07/31/2026 The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released its “Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S. in 2025” report, which showed that a total of 83 U.S. firefighters died while on-duty, or as a result of heart attacks, strokes, or medical conditions...

At Home Grooming

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge · also: East Boston Times-Free Press, Beacon Hill Times, Revere Journal

09/04/2026 At-home grooming This month, we needed more home grooming for our dog, Poppy, because she had to go five weeks instead of four between professional grooming sessions. Part of our job as companion animal guardians is ensuring our animals receive...

Healey-Driscoll Administration expands joint active shooter response training statewide

Revere Journal · also: East Boston Times-Free Press, Boston Sun, Beacon Hill Times, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

09/02/2026 More than 1,000 police, fire and EMS professionals have completed joint active shooter response training across Massachusetts this year as the Healey-Driscoll Administration expands efforts to prepare first responders to act quickly and work together during a crisis. One of...

Linda M. (DiRienzo) Giacobbe

Revere Journal

08/05/2026 She was known for her generosity, strength, and unwavering love for her family...

Successful Healthy Rides program expands

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

07/24/2026 Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston’s Age Strong Commission, the Biogen Foundation, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM), and Lyft announced the expansion of Healthy Rides, a free transportation initiative for Boston’s older residents. Supported by a collaborative investment of $150,000,...

Enjoy the great weather on Labor Day weekend

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge · also: Revere Journal, Beacon Hill Times, Boston Sun, North End Regional Review, Mission Hill Gazette, East Boston Times-Free Press

09/04/2026 With the weatherman predicting a great Labor Day weekend from Friday through Monday, we hope that all of our readers will have a chance to make the most of the final weekend of the summer season. The Summer of ‘26...

Weighing the pros, cons of Blue Hill Ave. redesign

Dorchester Reporter

07/15/2026 Three local lawmakers discuss their positions on whether or not a major overhaul of Blue Hill Avenue should move forward and how...

NEW Health Celebrates National Health Center Week with Community Event

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge · also: Beacon Hill Times, North End Regional Review

08/07/2026 North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) celebrated National Health Center Week (NHCW) with a free community celebration on August 4 at its Charlestown site, which is Charlestown’s first full-service health center and is committed to improving the quality of life...

How to keep the streets clean and avoid fines Moving into a dense neighborhood

Mission Hill Gazette

09/04/2026 Trash Talk How to keep the streets clean and avoid fines Moving into a dense neighborhood means everyone has to do their part to keep the streets clean and pest-free. In Mission Hill, the city’s standard trash and recycling collections...

Signs of Summer’s End

North End Regional Review · also: Revere Journal, Beacon Hill Times, Boston Sun, Mission Hill Gazette, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, East Boston Times-Free Press

08/06/2026 All in all, this has been a pretty good summer. The weather has been as close to perfect as we could expect for summer activities. The mornings along our coastline have been pleasantly placid for those of us who row...

Governor Healey Proclaims July 5-11 as ‘Hurricane Preparedness Week’

Beacon Hill Times · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

07/10/2026 To encourage residents to prepare for tropical storms and hurricanes, Governor Maura Healey has proclaimed July 5 to July 11, 2026, as “Hurricane Preparedness Week” in Massachusetts. During the week-long initiative, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will share...

Boston Landmarks Commission

Boston Sun · also: Beacon Hill Times, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

08/21/2026 Notice Of Public Hearing. The Boston Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 25, Design Review Hearing – 4 p.m. and the Business Meeting at 6 p.m. ZOOM: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1651490508 Subject of the Public Hearing will be action...

Delma (DiGregorio) Canzano

Revere Journal

08/05/2026 March 8, 1936 — July 17, 2026...

West Nile Virus detected in mosquito test sample in Jamaica Plain

Jamaica Plain Gazette · also: Beacon Hill Times, Boston Sun, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

07/24/2026 The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced that a mosquito test sample obtained from Jamaica Plain tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The virus is carried by mosquitoes and can be spread to humans through the bite of an...

A “war” that we actually are winning

Jamaica Plain Gazette · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, East Boston Times-Free Press, Boston Sun, Beacon Hill Times, Revere Journal

08/28/2026 It was almost 55 years ago — on December 23, 1971, to be precise — that President Richard M.Nixon officially declared the “war on cancer” when he signed the National Cancer Act of 1971. The legislation committed $1.5 billion ($12...

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Dorchester Reporter

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Arthur “Chip” Ercolini

Revere Journal

07/22/2026 Attorney whose love for the law was only surpassed by his love for his family Arthur (“Chip” ) Ercolini of Revere, formerly of Somerville, passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 16, 2026, at the age of 83...

Revere residents remember loved ones at Overdose Memorial

Revere Journal

09/02/2026 Families and friends gathered, not to focus on the circumstances of their loved ones’ passing, but in celebration of their lives and spirit during the Revere Overdose Memorial on August 31 at Edward Leach Park, when neighbors recognized the names...

Philip M. Bean

East Boston Times-Free Press

09/09/2026 His love of family was first and foremost...

Large parts of Green Line shut down for nine days beginning Aug. 8

Mission Hill Gazette · also: Boston Sun

08/07/2026 The MBTA is closing down a large swath of the Green Line for nine days starting Saturday, Aug. 8, suspending service along parts of every line to make signal upgrades within the central tunnel, as well as accessibility improvements on...

Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens DCR Pools for the Summer

Beacon Hill Times · also: North End Regional Review, East Boston Times-Free Press

06/27/2026 Special to the Times The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced the opening of its 24 swimming pools for the summer season, helping provide residents, visitors and families with safe places to swim and cool off during the...

July 2026 Issue

Fenway News

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Revere council gets update on programs available for seniors

Revere Journal

08/12/2026 There was a brief primer on services available to Revere’s senior citizens at Monday night’s city council meeting. Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya presented a motion asking the mayor request that Revere’s public health and fire departments develop a senior...

DCR scheduled to remove gangway to the Gloucester Street dock on the Esplanade

Boston Sun · also: Beacon Hill Times

09/04/2026 The state’s Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) was scheduled to remove the deteriorating gangway to the Gloucester Street dock on the Esplanade earlier this week, amid safety concerns. “With removal of the gangway, DCR is working to address the...

Mayor Wu Highlights Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Plans for Streets

East Boston Times-Free Press · also: Boston Sun, Beacon Hill Times, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, North End Regional Review

07/29/2026 By Adam Swift In the wake of the death of Boston transportation planner Louisa Gag earlier this month, Mayor Michelle Wu has released plans to make city streets safer. Gag was killed on her bicycle when she was riding near...

Let’s Remember The True Meaning Of Memorial Day

Jamaica Plain Gazette

05/21/2026 Memorial Day is the most solemn of our national holidays, commem­orating the Supreme Sacrifice that has been made by an estimated one million of our fellow citizens, which now includes the 15 mem­bers of our military who have died in...

NEW Health expands access to primary care with addition of three new providers

North End Regional Review

08/20/2026 North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health), a community health center in Boston, announces it is expanding access to primary care with the addition of three new providers to its medical staff: internist Dr. Catherine Yu, pediatrician Dr. Patricia Guglietta, and...

City selects first of three options for new South End Branch Library

Boston Sun · also: Beacon Hill Times

07/10/2026 The City of Boston has selected the first of three options for the eagerly awaited $32 million redevelopment of the South End Branch Library, with an approach that prioritizes making the least impact on the adjacent park. ​“The project schedule...

First aid tips

Jamaica Plain Gazette · also: Beacon Hill Times, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

07/10/2026 We recently welcomed new neighbors and their dog to our floor and let them know we had an animal first-aid kit ready if ​​they ever needed it. Since our Poppy is our third Westie, we’ve fostered other Westies, and we...

Sept. 3

Dorchester Reporter

09/03/2026 The post Sept. 3 appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Revere Unveils Five-year Capital Improvement Plan, Advancing Major Infrastructure and School Projects

Revere Journal

07/01/2026 Special to the Journal Alongside the approval of the FY27 operating budget, the Revere City Council has unanimously approved Mayor Patrick M. Keefe, Jr.’s comprehensive five-year Capital Improvement Plan. The sweeping plan establishes a strategic roadmap through 2034, focusing on...

Codman health center set to launch a free vending machine with Narcan, other supplies

Dorchester Reporter

07/22/2026 The Codman Square Health Center plans to launch a free, around-the-clock public vending machine offering naloxone and other essential health supplies outside its main entrance next week...

Revere Council asks for more oversight of ebikes and motorized scooters

Revere Journal

08/05/2026 Over the past several years, pedestrians and motorists have seen an increase in electric bicycles, electric scooters, and mopeds creating safety issues on city streets and sidewalks. At last week’s Revere City Council meeting, Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya presented...

City to undertake enforcement of kratom ban starting Sept. 1

Revere Journal

09/02/2026 The Revere Board of Health held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, August 27, in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were Chairperson Dr. Drew Bunker and fellow board members Kathleen Savage and Viviana Catano. Lauren Buck,...

Revere councillor proposes new rental registration ordinance

Revere Journal

08/12/2026 There is likely to be a good amount of discussion ahead for the city council on a proposed ordinance establishing a unified rental registry for both short- and long-term rentals in Revere. The ordinance was introduced by Ward 4 Councillor...

Edwards, Madaro Celebrate Inaugural Commonwealth Pride Annual Event

East Boston Times-Free Press

07/01/2026 Special to the Times-Free Press Senator Lydia Edwards and Representative Adrian Madaro celebrated with an inaugural Commonwealth Pride Award, a newly-founded annual event that celebrates the rich accomplishments and talents of Massachusetts’ LGBTQ+ community. “I’m excited to see East Boston...

Video and Drone Cameras Assist with Water Rescue

Revere Journal

07/22/2026 Staff Report Emergency personnel used drone video and live camera feeds to help rescue two people struggling in the water near the breakers at Eliot Circle on Sunday afternoon. Shortly before 1 p.m. on Sunday, the regional dispatch center got...

Glasgow Traffic Cone welcomed as a Token of Hospitality and Friendship between Scotland and Massachusetts during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

North End Regional Review · also: East Boston Times-Free Press

07/23/2026 Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu, Governor Maura Healey, Massport CEO Richard Davey and Meet Boston President & CEO Martha J. Sheridan celebrated the arrival of the Glasgow traffic cone to Massachusetts. Inspired by the 40?year Scottish tradition...

25 years after 9/11 : Clam Point man overslept, and missed #175

Dorchester Reporter

09/11/2026 A Clam Point man who was due to board a doomed United Airlines flight to Los Angeles Tuesday morning overslept and missed the flight by just minutes. The post 25 years after 9/11 : Clam Point man overslept, and missed #175 appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Newly established fund helps deliver free equine-assisted therapy to veterans

Boston Sun · also: Beacon Hill Times, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, North End Regional Review

07/17/2026 A longtime local business owner, Chris Pedersen, and his wife, Lynn, have established the Lt. Col. Rhea R. McCarthy Veterans Fund at Strongwater Farm, which helps underwrite the cost of providing free equine-assisted therapy for veterans and their immediate family...

Wu announces launch of summer meal sites across the city providing healthy meals at no cost to youth

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge · also: North End Regional Review

07/17/2026 Mayor Michelle Wu announced that all children and teens can receive free nutritious breakfast and lunch this summer through the Boston Summer Eats program. Meals are currently available to all youth 18 and under at over 60 locations across the...

Fire Marshal urges to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals

Beacon Hill Times · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

07/02/2026 Special to the Times Fires, explosions, and serious injuries related to illegal fireworks spike each summer in Massachusetts, and fire service leaders are hoping to reverse last year’s increase over 2024. “Here in Massachusetts, fireworks have caused nearly 500 fires...

Clean water and land conservation advocates launch ‘YES on 6’ campaign with Charles River

Beacon Hill Times

08/07/2026 Clean water and land conservation advocates from across Massachusetts gathered on the Charles River Esplanade — and ceremonially launched a boat into the Charles River — to mark the official launch of the “YES on 6” ballot campaign. Question 6,...

$20,000 in grants awarded to 14 youth teams at 2026 SCI Pitch Event

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge · also: Boston Sun

07/24/2026 Social Capital Inc. (SCI) hosted its 2026 Pitch Event at Roxbury Community College, showcasing the innovative ideas of local high school students from 10 communities across Greater Boston. At the event, 14 youth teams presented original social impact projects to...

David C. Taft

East Boston Times-Free Press

09/02/2026 Head of the maintenance department at East Boston High School for over 40 years...

Gov. Healey does the right thing to ban kratom

East Boston Times-Free Press · also: North End Regional Review, Boston Sun, Beacon Hill Times, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Revere Journal

08/19/2026 Gov. Healey does the right thing to ban kratom The decision last week by Gov. Maura Healey and the Mass. Dept. of Public Health to issue an order classifying kratom as a Schedule 1 drug, thereby effectively banning the sale...

J. Paul Mattaliano

Beacon Hill Times

07/23/2026 July 11, 1960 ~ July 13, 2026...

Fenway Health receives Everyone250 Historical Marker recognizing more than 50 years of community-rooted care

Boston Sun

09/11/2026 Fenway Health marked more than five decades of community-rooted care on Wednesday, August 26, with the unveiling of an Everyone250 Historical Marker at its 1340 Boylston Street location. Presented by Embrace Boston and Everyone250, the marker honored Fenway’s evolution from...

City of Boston Reports Continued Decline in Homelessness in 2026 Census

Mission Hill Gazette · also: Boston Sun

07/02/2026 Special to the Gazette Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Housing have released the results of Boston’s 2026 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count, showing continued progress in reducing homelessness citywide. The annual census found a 19 percent decrease in...

News in Brief 7-31-26

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

07/31/2026 August Events at the MGH Blum Center The Blum Patient and Family Learning Center (Blum Center) at Massachusetts General Hospital is hosting in-person educational and wellness sessions in August that we think would greatly benefit your Beacon Hill community. All...

Successful Healthy Rides Program Expands its help for Older Residents

East Boston Times-Free Press · also: Beacon Hill Times, North End Regional Review

07/22/2026 Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston’s Age Strong Commission, the Biogen Foundation, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM), and Lyft announced the expansion of Healthy Rides, a free transportation initiative for Boston’s older residents. Supported by...

ABCD, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and the Boston Red Sox celebrate community partnerships

Beacon Hill Times · also: Boston Sun, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

07/31/2026 Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler threw out the first pitch for Harvard Pilgrim Health Day at the July 19th Red Sox game where the Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1. ABCD Foster Grandparent...

NOAH Board President, David Bryant, graduates from Excellence in Governance Program

East Boston Times-Free Press

08/12/2026 Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, NOAH, announced this week the graduation of Board President David Bryant from the NeighborWorks® America Excellence in Governance Program. He also received the NeighborWorks America Board Governance Leader Certification. The program – over 60 hours of...

Blue Hill Avenue town meeting drew opponents, supporters to Morningstar Baptist Church

Dorchester Reporter

09/11/2026 Hundreds gathered in Morningstar Baptist Church on Thursday evening (Sept. 10) to review the latest designs of a Blue Hill Avenue infrastructure plan that would bring center-running bus lanes to the six-mile thoroughfare, along with additional parking, safer crosswalks, and other improved amenities in a major public works project now slated to begin in 2028. The post Blue Hill Avenue town meeting drew opponents, supporters to Morningstar Baptist Church appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Boston Groundwater Trust’s Walking Tour Focuses on Lower Hill

Beacon Hill Times · also: Boston Sun

07/02/2026 Special to the Times As part of Boston Groundwater Trust’s 40th anniversary year, Christian Simonelli, the BGwT’s executive director, led more than 35 guests on a walking tour of lower Beacon Hill on Saturday, June 20. “The neighborhood’s familiar brick...

MBTA Prepares for July 4 Celebration with Free Rides after 8:30 pm, Expanded Service, Staffing, and Safety Protocols

Beacon Hill Times · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Mission Hill Gazette, Boston Sun

07/02/2026 Special to the Times The MBTA has announced that fares will again be free this year on bus, subway, ferry, Commuter Rail, and the RIDE on Saturday, July 4, 2026, after 8:30 PM. With this year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular...

Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks Grant application cycle opens for community-led park projects across Boston

Mission Hill Gazette · also: Boston Sun

08/07/2026 The Friends of the Public Garden have opened applications for small grants supporting community-led improvements to neighborhood parks and public greenspaces across Boston through the Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks. Neighborhood groups, resident associations, nonprofits, and other community organizations...

UNH awarded $8 million to launch statewide initiative to study ticks, diseases, the environment

East Boston Times-Free Press

08/12/2026 Summertime in New England can mean getting outdoors to hike, garden, and head to the beach, but that can all come with a challenge — avoiding tick bites and tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease. Thanks to an $8 million grant...

Council Calls for DCR to Fix Issues at Short Beach

Revere Journal

07/29/2026 By Adam Swift Several city councillors say they are fed up with delays from the DCR for improvements to the Short Beach seawall and adjoining sidewalks. At Monday night’s meeting, the council supported a motion filed by Councillors Joanne McKenna...

Deirdre Antonuccio

Revere Journal

09/09/2026 Devoted wife and mother...

Massport awards scholarships to students from Dot, South Boston

Dorchester Reporter

07/17/2026 Zion Atkinson of Dorchester and Rocco Blasi of South Boston have been awarded scholarships as part of the agency’s annual efforts to support neighborhood students...

CAMH discusses building demos, farmers’ market

Mission Hill Gazette

06/05/2026 With no development project reviews on the docket, the Community Alliance of Mission Hill’s May meeting focused on an open discussion of neighborhood issues for over 90 minutes. Some of the topics that were covered included the fate of several...

Decoding ‘The Hill’ Your essential guide to neighborhood lingo

Mission Hill Gazette

09/04/2026 Welcome to Mission Hill! Before you start unpacking those boxes, taking a moment to understand the local geography will make navigating your new home a lot easier. First, a fun geographical fact: the physical elevation you are actually living on...

Wu expands Boston Family Days with free, professionally guided tours

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge · also: North End Regional Review, Beacon Hill Times, Boston Sun

08/28/2026 Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the 2026 Boston Family Days program now includes free, professionally guided tours across the city, giving Boston students and their families new ways to explore the neighborhoods, landmarks, and stories that have shaped Boston...

NEW Health Board Members Honored by Mass. League of Community Health Centers

North End Regional Review · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

07/23/2026 The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers recently hosted its Annual Awards Gala with the theme, “The Courage to Care.” Among those awarded were two long-time NEW Health board members and North End residents. The Joseph M. Smith Board Member...

Thomas Tringale

East Boston Times-Free Press

08/19/2026 Longtime taxi driver for Tunnel Taxi in East Boston...

Remembering Dorchester’s Janet Jones as a fully committed ‘community leader’

Dorchester Reporter

07/23/2026 Janet co-founded the Dorchester-Roxbury Labor Committee and, with her spouse, Davida Andelman, established the Greater Bowdoin-Geneva Neighborhood Association...

Maria Ambrosino

Revere Journal · also: East Boston Times-Free Press

07/08/2026 She had a bubbly personality and was not only well known but also well loved Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours today, Wednesday, July 8th from 4 to 8 p.m., in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood...

DA Hayden’s annual Basketball for Peace tournamentwelcomed record amount of participants

Beacon Hill Times · also: Boston Sun, Jamaica Plain Gazette, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

08/14/2026 This year’s Basketball for Peace event drew a record 150 teens for a day of friendly hoops competition, marking the highest participation in the program’s history, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. The event received support from organizations such as...

Council recognizes community resources

Boston Sun

08/14/2026 Strong communities are built through access to resources that support residents’ health, connection, and quality of life. During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted resolutions recognizing National Farmers Market Week and National Health Center Week, honoring the organizations, workers,...

What makes Jamaica Plain unique?

Jamaica Plain Gazette

09/11/2026 Jamaica Plain is a neighborhood that stands out for its vibrant character, a dynamic blend of a close-knit community and a thriving urban center. It’s no wonder an 1800s visitor once called it “the Eden of America.” An Urban Oasis:...

It takes two to make a mentorship that is celebrated as the ‘Match of the Year’

Dorchester Reporter

07/21/2026 Olivia Charbonnier and Allisson Heredia team up for honor from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts,...

Healey-Driscoll Administration expands firefighter survival training with new mobile SCBA maze

Beacon Hill Times · also: Revere Journal, East Boston Times-Free Press, Boston Sun, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

07/31/2026 The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS) announced the expansion of firefighter survival training at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) with the addition of a new mobile self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) training maze. The new training system will increase access...

Massachusetts Fire Departments achieve nation’s fourth-highest emergency response rate

North End Regional Review · also: Beacon Hill Times, East Boston Times-Free Press, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Revere Journal

09/03/2026 The Department of Fire Services announced that Massachusetts fire departments have achieved the fourth-highest reporting rate in the country for the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). 90% of Massachusetts fire departments have reported more than 1.3 million apparatus responses...

Sept 10

Dorchester Reporter

09/10/2026 The post Sept 10 appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Wu, Brighton Marine announce $1 million partnership to support Boston veterans

North End Regional Review · also: Mission Hill Gazette

06/11/2026 Mayor Michelle Wu and Rosye Cloud, CEO of Brighton Marine, have announced a new $1 million public-private partnership to support Boston veterans and other communities. As part of this initiative, the City will launch a veterans grant program to provide...

Kori bustard chick hatches at Franklin Park Zoo

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge · also: East Boston Times-Free Press, Beacon Hill Times, Mission Hill Gazette, Revere Journal

09/11/2026 Importing formatted text via WPCode...

MBTA successfully completes latest infrastructure work on Green Line

Boston Sun · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Revere Journal, Beacon Hill Times

08/21/2026 The MBTA has announced the successful completion of its latest infrastructure improvements along the Green Line, including work on two major projects: critical signal upgrades within the central Green Line tunnel and the C Branch Accessibility Improvements Project. This work...

DCR warns drivers about ‘Storrowing’ ahead of Greater Boston Move-In Day

Boston Sun · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

08/28/2026 Ahead of Greater Boston’s college move-in day on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is reminding drivers of moving trucks and other large vehicles to avoid roads with low-clearance bridges, including Storrow Drive, Soldiers Field...

September 2025 Issue

Fenway News

07/31/2026 September 2025 Issue Written by The Fenway News in Uncategorized Comments Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. More posts August 2026 Issue July...

Temporary Harborwalk Closure

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

09/04/2026 Temporary Harborwalk Closure To the Editor, To Friends and neighbors, there will be a temporary harborwalk closure between Piers 6 and 7 in Charlestown beginning on Tuesday, September 8. This section of the harborwalk will be closed for repair until...

MBTA Announces Train Ticket Availability for July 9 World Cup Match

North End Regional Review · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Beacon Hill Times

07/09/2026 Special to the Regional Review The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced that tickets are on sale for roundtrip Boston Stadium Train tickets between South Station and Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) for the July 9 match. Tickets will be $80,...

Leo Joseph Scarlata

Revere Journal

08/19/2026 Owned and operated Quality Carpets in Revere...

City Issues Excessive Heat Warning through July 3

Beacon Hill Times · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Boston Sun

07/02/2026 Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu issued an excessive heat warning for the City of Boston from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3, due to extreme weather forecasts. The highest heat indices for this period are expected to...

City of Boston, broad coalition of supporters welcome SJC decision clearing the way for transformative White Stadium project

Boston Sun · also: Jamaica Plain Gazette, Mission Hill Gazette

08/28/2026 Mayor Michelle Wu, joined by Boston Public Schools leaders, student-athletes and coaches, after-school youth organizations, park advocates, parents, residents, elected officials, small business owners, and Boston Legacy FC welcomed the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s (SJC) unanimous decision affirming the City’s...

Maurice S. Hurley

East Boston Times-Free Press

09/09/2026 Of East Boston...

Major Lighting Improvements, Pathways Made on the Greenway

North End Regional Review

07/23/2026 By Phil Orlandella Major lighting and pathway improvements have been completed on Parcels 19, 20 and 21 on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, marking a new chapter for the many visitors of the public park that runs from the North End...

Codman Square Health brings blood pressure screenings to barber shops in Dot, Randolph

Dorchester Reporter

08/04/2026 Codman Square Health Center will launch a month-long “Barber Shops & Blood Pressure” tour this week, offering free screenings at neighborhood barber shops in Dorchester and Randolph. The post Codman Square Health brings blood pressure screenings to barber shops in Dot, Randolph appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Glasgow traffic cone welcomed as a token of hospitality and friendship

Beacon Hill Times · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

07/24/2026 Mayor Michelle Wu, Governor Maura Healey, Massport CEO Richard Davey and Meet Boston President & CEO Martha J. Sheridan celebrated the arrival of the Glasgow traffic cone to Massachusetts. Inspired by the 40year Scottish tradition of placing traffic cones on...

Summer tips for pets

Boston Sun · also: East Boston Times-Free Press

06/29/2026 According to Dan Leonard, a seasonal weather expert, we are facing a hot summer of El Niño and shifting jet streams. “In general, we tend to get a stronger-than-normal jet stream,” Leonard said. “This could lead to more frequent downpours...

Analysis: Records show public has had say on plan for center bus lanes

Dorchester Reporter

07/15/2026 From traditional public meetings with hundreds in attendance to one-on-one sidewalk encounters meant to engage regular bus riders, there has been a whole lot of outreach since 2022— much of it documented by MBTA and city of Boston reports and in the pages of The Reporter and other media outlets...

News Briefs 7-24-26

Beacon Hill Times · also: Boston Sun

07/24/2026 Two Hill businesses receive city’s 2026 Legacy Business Awards Two Beacon Hill businesses, Helen’s Leather Shop and The Tip Tap Room, were among 30 businesses across 18 Boston neighborhoods to receive the city’s 2026 Legacy Business Awards. On Monday, June...

Long-term left-lane closure on Bowker Viaduct plan

East Boston Times-Free Press · also: Beacon Hill Times, Boston Sun, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

08/12/2026 The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing a long-term left lane closure on the Bowker Viaduct in the northbound direction between the Boylston Street intersection and Storrow Drive in Boston. This closure will begin on Monday morning, August 17,...

Anna B. (DiBlasi) Merlina

Revere Journal

08/12/2026 She took great pride in her home and family...

July 2

Dorchester Reporter

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The Gay Rights Movement Began 57 Years Ago

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge · also: Boston Sun, Jamaica Plain Gazette, East Boston Times-Free Press, North End Regional Review

06/27/2026 this week Although Gay Pride Month is observed for the entire month of June, we wish to make note of the specific date and events during the nighttime hours on June 27-28, 1969, when a series of riots and demonstrations...

Roger C. Giglio

Revere Journal

07/29/2026 He was loved by his family, respected by his peers, and revered in his community Family and friends attended a visitation on Tuesday, July 28 for Roger C. Giglio, who was stricken while at home on Sunday, July 19th and...

BHAC set to meet Aug. 20

Beacon Hill Times

08/14/2026 The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a public hearing on August 20 at 5 p.m. ZOOM: HTTPS://WWW.ZOOMGOV.COM/J/1655520374 Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certificates of Design Approval on the agenda below, reviews of architectural violations, and such...

Jake Hart (Stephen B. Hyman)

Jamaica Plain Gazette

08/14/2026 October 16, 1941 — June 13, 2026...

Cambridge Breast Center earns national recognition for patient care

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge · also: Boston Sun, Beacon Hill Times

07/31/2026 Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north communities, has received a three-year reaccreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program of the American College of Surgeons. Programs accredited by...

Helping rescue animals

East Boston Times-Free Press · also: Beacon Hill Times, Revere Journal

08/05/2026 There are many ways you can help dogs in rescue situations. You could volunteer with a rescue group or shelter and see what assignments might fit your lifestyle and schedule. You could walk dogs and play with cats, giving critters...

SoWa Artists Guild schedules September events

Boston Sun

09/04/2026 SoWa Artists Guild schedules September events SoWa First Friday will open the season on Labor Day weekend, Friday Sept. 4, from 5-9 p.m. The 40th annual South End Open Studios will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept...

Philip Short

Beacon Hill Times

08/14/2026 Widely known as the leader of the infamous “Stoop Group” at 60 Pinckney Street...

Financial Literacy Workshop Offered at ABCD North End NSC May 15

North End Regional Review

05/14/2026 Special to the regional Review The ABCD North End NSC Team will offer a financial literacy workshop, hosted by Eagle Bank, on Friday, May 15, at noon at the ABCD North End Neighborhood Service Center (NE NSC), located at 1...

July 30

Dorchester Reporter

07/30/2026 The post July 30 appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

State’s Caribbean population put at 11 percent in new study

Dorchester Reporter

09/03/2026 A new study published last week shows that the number of Massachusetts residents with Caribbean heritage is close to 800,000, or 11 percent of the state’s population. The post State’s Caribbean population put at 11 percent in new study appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Beacon Hill Architectural Commission Agenda

Beacon Hill Times

07/10/2026 The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a public hearing on July 16 at 5 p.m. ZOOM: HTTPS://WWW.ZOOMGOV.COM/J/1653776203 Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certifi cates of Design Approval on the agenda below, reviews of architectural violations, and...

Thank You for a Special Birthday

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

08/07/2026 Thank you for a special birthday To the Editor, I would like to thank everyone who helped make my 80th birthday so special. Thank you for all the cards, thoughtful gifts, birthday wishes and for celebrating with me. I appreciate...

News Briefs 8-12-26

Revere Journal

08/12/2026 KOWLOON IS SET TO HOST AN ‘END OF SUMMER DANCE PARTY’ STARRING TAVARES; CONCERT SET FOR SEPTEMBER 12 Grammy Award-winning Tavares is set to perform at Kowloon, the landmark restaurant and entertainment complex at 948 Broadway, Route 1 North, Saugus,...

Entrance and exit to and from the North End to Charlestown

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

08/28/2026 Entrance and exit to and from the North End and Charlestown! To the Editor, As a former North Ender and current long-time Charlestown resident, like others, I now have a beautiful bridge that connects two of Boston’s most historic neighborhoods...

Joanne Candelora

Revere Journal

07/08/2026 She was a beacon of love and thoughtfulness who touched the lives of everyone she met Joanne (Gleeson) Candelora of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away on July 3, 2026, at the age of 79 surrounded by her loving...

Remembering 9/11

Jamaica Plain Gazette · also: East Boston Times-Free Press, Beacon Hill Times, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Boston Sun, Revere Journal

09/11/2026 For every generation of Americans for the past near-century, there have been seminal events for which those who were of a certain age can recall “where they were” when they “heard the news.” Every member of the Greatest Generation could...

Boston Shares Preparations to Protect Residents and Visitors Against Extreme Heat

East Boston Times-Free Press

07/01/2026 Ahead of forecasted high temperatures next week, the City of Boston today announced extreme heat preparations underway and resources available to residents, particularly those most at risk, including older residents, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with disabilities, and...

Flock concerns continue

Revere Journal

08/26/2026 Flock Concerns Continue Dear Editor, As a follow-up to my previous letter regarding the intrusive Flock license plate readers currently operating in Revere, I have an important update. While the police chief was unable to attend Monday’s City Council meeting...

Pat Spence, longtime Urban Farming leader, cited for ‘values and heart’ she brought to her mission

Dorchester Reporter

07/02/2026 Deputy Amber Valbrun named as her successor at June 18 event in Mattapan...

Jerry John Annesse

Revere Journal

07/15/2026 June 20, 1968 — June 25, 2026 Jerry John Annesse, born June 20, 1968, son of the late Gerald F. and Anne L. (Winer) Annese of Revere, MA, died peacefully at home on June 25, 2026 surrounded by loved ones...

Healey celebrates new MBTA Harbor Loop Ferry service

Beacon Hill Times · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Boston Sun

07/17/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll joined Interim Transportation Secretary and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, legislators and transportation partners to celebrate the new MBTA Harbor Loop Ferry, an affordable weekday ferry service connecting North Station, Aquarium, Seaport...

Wu Launches Tour 250 Interactive Map Featuring 25 New Markers Celebrating Boston’s Neighborhood History as Part of Boston 250

East Boston Times-Free Press · also: Boston Sun, Beacon Hill Times

07/01/2026 Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Tour 250, an interactive map experience featuring 25 new historic markers across Boston’s neighborhoods that spotlight the everyday people, immigrant communities, youth, and other underrepresented groups whose contributions in education, public health, culture,...

Revere Seeking Members for Walk Bike Roll Committee

Revere Journal

07/08/2026 Staff Report The city is seeking residents to join its Walk Bike Roll Committee. The citizens advisory board will help steer and advocate for upgrades to walking, biking, and rolling infrastructure in Revere. Residents who are interested can apply by...

The Words that Changed the World 250 Years Ago

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge · also: East Boston Times-Free Press, Boston Sun, Beacon Hill Times, Mission Hill Gazette

07/02/2026 We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. When the members of the...

Neighbors, firefighters join in rescue effort after Milly the dog goes missing in Ashmont

Dorchester Reporter

09/08/2026 A frantic search for Milly, a 17-year-old blind and deaf dog who had wandered away from her fenced-in yard on Ashmont Hill home on Monday, ended happily on Monday. The post Neighbors, firefighters join in rescue effort after Milly the dog goes missing in Ashmont appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

FOCCP President honored by Boston City Council

North End Regional Review

09/03/2026 Joanne Hayes Rines, President of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) plans to step down following her term as the leader of the non-profit, all-volunteer neighborhood group, but she will remain with the group at some capacity. Recently honored...

Drakie’s Dream provides pet food assistance for Boston residents

Jamaica Plain Gazette

08/14/2026 Dear Editor, My name is Lindsay Dancy, and I am the founder of Drakie’s Dream, a Boston-based nonprofit created in memory of my beloved rescue dog, Drake. Our mission is to help local families experiencing financial hardship keep their dogs...

NEW Health celebrates National Health Center Week

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

07/31/2026 North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) is celebrating National Health Center Week (NHCW) with a free community celebration on August 4 at its Charlestown site at 15 Tufts Street, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., which is Charlestown’s first full-service health...

Neighborhood Roundup 7-31-26

Beacon Hill Times

07/31/2026 Boston Ward 5 Dems make endorsements The Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee last week made the following political endorsements: State Sen. Will Brownsberger for reelection to the Suffolk and Middlesex State Senate; U.S. Sen. Ed Markey for reelection to the...

From Slavery to Freedom:

Jamaica Plain Gazette

07/24/2026 When historians seek to uncover the past, they typically turn to written municipal archives. Yet, in Jamaica Plain, the landscape itself serves as a living, breathing historical text. Deep within the Arnold Arboretum, a towering white oak tree stands as...

Return of ferry service to

East Boston Times-Free Press

06/24/2026 The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), Boston Harbor Now, and Boston Harbor City Cruises, announced that ferry service to Spectacle Island has resumed starting Saturday, June 20, following a temporary...

Victory Road Armory slated for $20m overhaul

Dorchester Reporter

07/08/2026 State official say they hope the project will also restore the facility as a ‘resource’ for the Dorchester community...

Catherine C. Chilante

Revere Journal

08/05/2026 She touched the souls of everyone she met and made everyone feel special and welcome...

NEW Health Celebrates 55th Anniversary

North End Regional Review

05/14/2026 Special to the Regional Review At the heart of NEW Health is something truly special: our staff. Our physicians, nurses, counselors, and support teams show up every day with skill, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to the people they serve...

Richard J. Larsen

Revere Journal · also: East Boston Times-Free Press

07/22/2026 Retired General Manager of Kearns Electric Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours today, Wednesday, July 22nd from 3. to 7 p.m., in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere, for...

Jay Sasso

North End Regional Review · also: Revere Journal

08/06/2026 He was known for his kindness, generosity, unmatched work ethic and devotion to his craft Jay Sasso, 63, of Revere, entered into rest on July 25, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Nicole Sasso (formerly Angiulo) for 36 years;...

MBTA Prepares for Boston’s Fourth of July Celebration with Free Rides after 8:30 p.m.

East Boston Times-Free Press

07/01/2026 Special to the Times-Free Press The MBTA today announced that fares will again be free this year on bus, subway, ferry, Commuter Rail, and the RIDE on Saturday, July 4, 2026, after 8:30 PM. With this year’s Boston Pops Fireworks...

Wu, USACE announce draft plan to protect Boston against sea-level rise, extreme weather

Boston Sun · also: North End Regional Review, Beacon Hill Times, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

07/24/2026 Mayor Michelle Wu announced the release of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) draft Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, a once-in-a-generation study to protect Boston against coastal flooding and sea level rise. This study, projected to be...

Codman Square history series to focus on busing, redlining

Dorchester Reporter

09/09/2026 A three-part series examining the history and legacy of redlining, blockbusting, busing, and desegregation in Boston will begin next week in Codman Square. The post Codman Square history series to focus on busing, redlining appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Archaeological report reveals extent of historic Bunker Hill finds

Boston Sun · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Beacon Hill Times

08/14/2026 Months after ground-penetrating radar and historic 1775 maps first pointed to potential buried history at the Bunker Hill Monument, those high-tech clues have resulted in tangible discoveries right beneath our feet. Back in June, the Charlestown Patriot Bridge reported on...

NeighborHealth Convenes Statewide Leaders to Advance Maternal Health Equity Across State

Revere Journal · also: East Boston Times-Free Press

07/08/2026 Special to the Journal NeighborHealth brought together elected officials, clinicians, maternal health advocates, and community leaders at the Massachusetts State House on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, for “Community Maternal Health: Strengthening the Delivery of Care,” a forum focused on identifying...

Boston Reports Continued Decline in Homelessness

Beacon Hill Times · also: North End Regional Review

06/27/2026 Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Housing today released the results of Boston’s 2026 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count, showing continued progress in reducing homelessness citywide. The annual census found a 19 percent decrease in overall...

News Brief

Revere Journal

07/29/2026 Overnight Closure of Sumner Tunnel This Friday The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that the Sumner Tunnel / Route 1A southbound will close to all traffic on Friday, July 31, at 11:00 p.m. and will reopen to traffic...

Enjoy a Safe & Sane 4th of July Weekend

Beacon Hill Times · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Mission Hill Gazette, Boston Sun

07/02/2026 When Americans celebrated the Fourth of July at the turn of the 20th century, they did so in such rowdy fashion that vandalism and destruction of both public and private property were commonplace. This rampant hooliganism was suppressed only when...

Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner

Beacon Hill Times

07/31/2026 New Pay-by-Plate Meters have been installed on Charles Street! You may have noticed new meters on Charles Street recently. These meters will be replacing Single-Space meters throughout the City. They are battery-operated meters recharged by solar power and have instructions...

February 2026 Issue

Fenway News

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Letter to the Editor 7-31-26

Boston Sun · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Beacon Hill Times

07/31/2026 it’S A SHAME Dear Editor, I was very pleased when the North Washington Street (now Bill Russell) Bridge reopened after much anticipation, many delays and years of inconvenience. One of the special aspects of the new bridge was the landscaping:...

JPA’s annual meeting set for Monday, June 22, at the Curley House

Jamaica Plain Gazette

06/12/2026 The Board of Directors of the Jamaica Pond Association (JPA) held its regular monthly meeting last Monday, June 1. On hand for the session were treasurer Michael Reiskind, Mark Zanger, Jerry Wright, Tony Dreyfus, Kevin Moloney, Michael Frank, Peter Elmuts, Peter...

Mayor Wu hails SJC’s White Stadium decision, says it will ‘accelerate’ progress

Dorchester Reporter

08/19/2026 An exultant Mayor Michelle Wu celebrated today’s decisive Supreme Judicial Court ruling that ends a prolonged legal battle over the reconstruction of Franklin Park’s White Stadium. The post Mayor Wu hails SJC’s White Stadium decision, says it will ‘accelerate’ progress appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

East Boston Students Awarded Massport Memorial Scholarships

East Boston Times-Free Press

07/15/2026 Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the recipients of the annual scholarships honoring the memory of longtime employees Deborah Hadden Gray and Donna Rauseo. The 2026 scholarships were awarded to East Boston residents Anh Nguyen...

Frances Lubell-Trulli

Revere Journal

07/22/2026 Of Revere Frances Lubell-Trull of Revere passed away on July 14. The beloved wife of the late Alphonse Trulli, she was the devoted mother of Ellen Santamaria and her husband, the late Robert Santamaria, the late George Wynn, and the...

Jayne Saraceni

East Boston Times-Free Press

07/01/2026 She loved to be surrounded by her family Jayne M. (Cardinale) Saraceni passed away on June 21st at 80 years of age. She was born in Winthrop on April 20, 1946, and was the daughter of James and Mary (DeRosa)...

Fenway Health and Boston Legacy FC team up to advance health, well-being and belonging

Mission Hill Gazette · also: Boston Sun

08/07/2026 Fenway Health and Boston Legacy FC have announced a new community and health collaboration that brings together two organizations committed to advancing inclusion, health and belonging across Greater Boston. The collaboration will launch during Boston Legacy FC’s Pride Match against...

January 2026 Issue

Fenway News

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News Briefs 9-2-26

East Boston Times-Free Press · also: Revere Journal

09/02/2026 Swing FORE Kids Classic” Golf Tournament We’re excited to invite you to the 8th Annual “Swing FORE Kids Classic” Golf Tournament on Monday, October 5, at 9 a.m. at Winthrop Golf Club. This special event brings together friends, supporters, and...

Opioid-related overdose deaths in state fall under1,000 for the first time in over a decade

Jamaica Plain Gazette

06/12/2026 For the first time in over a decade, total annual opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts fell below 1,000, according to Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) preliminary 2025 data recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...

Edna Hall has been nominated as Commonwealth Heroine

Dorchester Reporter

07/17/2026 Hall, of Mattapan, was recognized for her advocacy through the Colorado Street Neighborhood Association...

Winifred “Winnie” Lyons

Jamaica Plain Gazette

07/24/2026 Of Jamaica Plain, owner of former Winnie’s Pub in Mission Hill...

Mayor Wu announces City Of Boston to host second-ever National Urban Rat Summit

North End Regional Review · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Mission Hill Gazette, Boston Sun, Beacon Hill Times

08/20/2026 Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that the City of Boston will host the second-ever National Urban Rat Summit this fall, from September 23 to 24. The two-day summit will bring together leading experts, academics, researchers, public health professionals, and municipal...

BPHC encourages Mpox vaccinations in light of uptick in cases nationally and in Boston

Mission Hill Gazette

06/05/2026 Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and partners at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health are monitoring an uptick in mpox cases in Boston and are encouraging at-risk individuals to get vaccinated. There is no widespread public health threat from mpox...

July 23

Dorchester Reporter

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John L. Cacicio

East Boston Times-Free Press

09/02/2026 Grew up in East Boston...

What the Flock?

Revere Journal

08/19/2026 What the Flock? Dear Editor, You’ve probably heard about the latest “automatic license plate readers (ALPRs),” Flock, in the news nationwide lately as they have been getting some much-deserved bad press over their invasive privacy practices. What you might not...

Dcr pools open for the summer, offers free swim lessons for
children across Massachusetts

Boston Sun

06/29/2026 The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced the opening of its 24 swimming pools for the summer season, helping provide residents, visitors and families with safe places to swim and cool off during the summer. As part...

Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll Visits the Rosetti Cowan Senior Center

Revere Journal

09/02/2026 Last Monday morning Lieutenant Governor Driscoll arrived at the Rosetti Cowan Senior Center in Revere. Greeted by a host of Revere’s elected officials, including Mayor Patrick Keefe, State Representative Jeff Turco and Jessica Giannino, and Director of elder Services Debbie...

FDA’s approval of fruit-flavored vapes is astep backwards

North End Regional Review

06/11/2026 The recent decision by those in charge at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow for the sale of fruit-flavored vapes in the United States represents a huge step backwards after a longstanding ban of these fruit-flavored, nicotine-based products...

The Miracle of a Bairn

Revere Journal · also: North End Regional Review

07/22/2026 No, we are not Scottish. But we are big fans of the hit TV show Outlander, and “bairn,” the Scottish word for a newborn or a young child, has permanently entered our vocabulary. Two weeks ago our family welcomed a...

September 2026

Fenway News

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USCG Admiral Michael Platt takes full-circle journey home

Dorchester Reporter

07/14/2026 In 1976, seven-year-old Michael Platt of Mattapan watched awe-struck as the huge ships and aircraft passed by in Boston Harbor. This week, as an admiral for the US Coast Guard, he led the Eagle into Boston for Sail Boston 2026...

After six years, CHA Birth Center will again welcome families

Revere Journal

07/15/2026 Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston's metro-north communities, will reopen the CHA Birth Center on July 6, after a six-year hiatus. The CHA Birth Center closed in March 2020 due to the COVID...

Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks grant application cycle

Beacon Hill Times · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

08/07/2026 The Friends of the Public Garden opened applications for small grants supporting community-led improvements to neighborhood parks and public greenspaces across Boston through the Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks. Neighborhood groups, resident associations, nonprofits, and other community organizations may...

March 2026 Issue

Fenway News

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Codman Square observes Overdose Awareness Day

Dorchester Reporter

09/09/2026 The Codman Square Health Center commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31 with a ceremony at a newly installed vending machine outside its facility on Washington Street that dispenses free items such as Naloxone (known as Narcan, the opioid overdose reversal nasal spray), hygiene kits, socks, snacks, and water to those who might need them. The post Codman Square observes Overdose Awareness Day appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Boston Groundwater Trust leads tour of the Back Bay

Beacon Hill Times · also: Boston Sun

07/31/2026 As part of Boston Groundwater Trust’s 40th anniversary this year, Christian Simonelli, the BGwT’s executive director, led more than 40 guests on a walking tour of the Back Bay on Saturday, July 18. The tour began at Trinity Church in...

T to close large parts of Green Line for nine days beginning August 8

Beacon Hill Times

08/07/2026 The MBTA is closing down a large swath of the Green Line for nine days starting Saturday, Aug. 8, suspending service along parts of every line to make signal upgrades within the central tunnel, as well as accessibility improvements on...

From Boston To Glasgow, With Love

Jamaica Plain Gazette

The good neighbor checklist: insurance, 311, and party etiquette

Mission Hill Gazette

09/04/2026 Living off-campus means taking on some new responsibilities to ensure Mission Hill remains a great place for both students and long-term residents. First on your to-do list should be securing renter’s insurance; it might seem like an unnecessary expense, but...

BHCA Community Corner

Beacon Hill Times

07/24/2026 BHCA Digital Membership Cards! Thank you for being a member of the Beacon Hill Civic Association! We’re excited to introduce digital membership cards — a more convenient and environmentally friendly way to access your BHCA membership. By switching to digital...

More than an itch: Treating and preventing summer insect bites and health risks

East Boston Times-Free Press · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

08/05/2026 Between backyard barbecues, beach vacations, and hiking trails, warmer weather encourages us to spend more time outdoors. But alongside all the summer fun in the sun comes the often-overlooked health risk of insect bites and stings. Many people consider insect...

Her legacy will endure

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

07/10/2026 To the Editor, Charlestown has lost one of its most steadfast champions with the passing of Jean Tochterman, a founding member of the Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard more than twenty years ago. Jean was a rare combination of...

GreenRoots, Mass Audubon, TND Celebrate Acquisition of Forbes Site on Chelsea Creek

Revere Journal

07/08/2026 By Adam Swift GreenRoots, Mass Audubon, and The Neighborhood Developers celebrated the acquisition of the Forbes site at the property on Monday morning, marking a significant milestone in a collaborative effort to transform the property into a vibrant community asset...

HSTF completes third annual Immersion Trip to Puerto Rico

Jamaica Plain Gazette

08/14/2026 Hyde Square Task Force (HSTF) recently completed its third cultural immersion trip to Puerto Rico, where 10 youth and several staff members embarked on a multi-day trip to connect with their Afro-Latin roots. From June 26 to 30, the group...

Summer Eats Returns to Feed Kids and Teens Across Massachusetts this Summer

Beacon Hill Times · also: East Boston Times-Free Press, Boston Sun

06/27/2026 Summer Eats, the Massachusetts Summer Food Service Program, is kicking off across the Commonwealth this summer, providing free meals to all kids and teens ages 18 and under. In 2025, nearly 3 million meals were served at more than 1,500...

Council City Services Committee Focuses on Potholes

North End Regional Review

05/14/2026 By Adam Swift The statistics show it has been a bad year for potholes in Boston so far, thanks to heavier than average snow and freeze and thaw cycles this winter. But the city’s Public Works Department is addressing the...

Flor Maria Vasallo

Revere Journal

07/22/2026 Feb 15, 1937 — Jul 17, 2026 Flor M. Vasallo, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and pillar of her community, passed away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on February 15, 1937 in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Flor...

Board of Health Bans Sale of Kratom Products in Revere Effective Sept. 1

Revere Journal

07/01/2026 By Journal Staff The three members of the Revere Board of Health (BoH), chair Dr. Drew Bunker and fellow members Kathleen Savage and Viviana Catano, voted unanimously to ban the sale of all kratom products in the city at the...

BHCA Community Corner 9-2-26

Beacon Hill Times

09/04/2026 Beacon Hill Civic Association Annual Appeal The Beacon Hill Civic Association works in quiet and sometimes unnoticed ways. In addition to the many meetings and events our committees organize, we are also working every day to improve the quality of...

The Qoshia Family Receives BIC Home Pride Award

Revere Journal

07/08/2026 The BIC recently awarded their Home Pride Award, as well as a $25 gift card donated by Shirley Hardware of Winthrop, to the Qoshia Family of Bellingham Ave. in Beachmont. Julia (Zyliha) has called Beachmont home since 1999, and discovered...

Veteran BPD leader Eddy Chrispin hailed in surprise retirement party

Dorchester Reporter

07/01/2026 Longtime Boston Police Officer Eddy Chrispin retired on Tuesday and was hailed as a courageous leader and mentor to other officers...

May 2026 Issue

Fenway News

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Time to say our piece on feds’ flood-barrier plan

Dorchester Reporter

07/29/2026 The most consequential public-works proposal to impact Dorchester’s coastline since Morrissey Boulevard was built in the 1920s is now before the public for review and comment...

Orange Line extension study nearing June deadline

Jamaica Plain Gazette

05/08/2026 Staff Report The future of transit in Roslindale is currently under the microscope as state officials finalize a critical feasibility study for the extension of the Orange Line. The study, which was greenlit by the Massachusetts House with a...

At The Boston Home, customized repairs on wheelchairs support mobility, dignity

Dorchester Reporter

07/03/2026 Brian, a resident of The Boston Home, shared a laugh with Corinne Curran, who helps engineer power chair fixes for the 96 people who live at the Dorchester Avenue campus...

MBTA Announces New Weekday Harbor Loop Ferry Service Beginning June 29

North End Regional Review

05/29/2026 The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced the launch of the new F10 “Harbor Loop” ferry route, beginning Monday, June 29, 2026. The new route will provide year-round weekday service connecting Lovejoy Wharf (North Station), Central Wharf (Aquarium), Seaport, and...

Orange Line will be suspended between Forest Hills and Back Bay for five days, Sept. 10 – 14

Revere Journal

09/09/2026 The MBTA is reminding riders that Orange Line service will be suspended between Forest Hills and Back Bay for five consecutive days, September 10 – 14. More about the Work: During this service suspension, the MBTA will continue to advance...

Elected leaders, officials, residents walk and talk about Grove Hall trouble spots

Dorchester Reporter

08/20/2026 With her field office a block away, state Sen. Liz Miranda convened a group of neighbors, elected officials, and city and state workers in Grove Hall last Wednesday to identify and work toward solving a range of quality of life issues, including disruptive loitering and unkempt vacant lots. The post Elected leaders, officials, residents walk and talk about Grove Hall trouble spots appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

JPNC election is set for May 16; volunteers needed

Jamaica Plain Gazette

05/08/2026 By Gazette Staff The upcoming biennial election of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) was the main topic of discussion at the JPNC’s regular monthly meeting that was held last Tuesday, April 28. On hand for the meeting...

Animal Rescue League of Boston Shares Tips for Keeping Pets Safe amid Fourth of July Celebrations

Boston Sun · also: Mission Hill Gazette

07/02/2026 Special to the Sun Celebrating the Fourth of July can be a source of stress for some pets, and the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is reminding owners to keep an extra eye on their furry friends. Fireworks can...

White Stadium gets green light from SJC for renovations

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge · also: Beacon Hill Times

08/28/2026 Mayor Michelle Wu, joined by Boston Public Schools leaders, student-athletes and coaches, after-school youth organizations, park advocates, parents, residents, elected officials, small business owners, and Boston Legacy FC welcomed the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s (SJC) unanimous decision affirming the City’s...

Work has begun on $3.4m Ronan Park renovation

Dorchester Reporter

07/28/2026 A $3.45 million renovation project focused on the upper area of Ronan Park commenced on July 22 with what will be a transformation of the playground, basketball courts, and gathering areas with one of the best views in Boston...

John “Jack” Boyce

East Boston Times-Free Press

07/15/2026 Retired owner of “Rockport Design” John “Jack” Boyce, 81, of East Boston, passed peacefully on July 7 from complications of ALS. Jack was born in Malden in 1945, graduated from Malden Catholic High School in 1963 and received his B.A...

Elaine Wilson Scholarship now accepting applications

North End Regional Review

06/11/2026 NEW Health is now accepting applications for The Elaine Wilson Scholarship for Community Health Outreach & Public Service. Established in 2023, the Elaine Wilson Scholarship for Community Health Outreach and Public Service was named in honor of NEW Health’s founder...

Tom Ambrosino Announces Retirement as Administrator of State Courts

Revere Journal

07/08/2026 By Cary Shuman Tom Ambrosino, one of the most influential municipal leaders in the history of two communities, Revere and Chelsea, has announced that he will be retiring as the court administrator of the Massachusetts Trial Court. Ambrosino said he...

Enjoy The Weekend — Safely

Jamaica Plain Gazette

05/21/2026 Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional start of the summer season, bringing with it the anticipation of sunshine and warmth and of time spent with family and friends. But while we contemplate all of the good things that will occur...

Five Years Ago This Week….

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge · also: Jamaica Plain Gazette

06/27/2026 Five years ago this week, an unspeakable act of violence, motivated solely by racial hatred, shattered the peace and calm of an early-summer Saturday afternoon in the community of Winthrop. A 28 year-old white man, a native of Wareham who...

Memorial event lifts up names of once-forgotten Black women buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery ‘Tonight, and in the years ahead, we give them their flowers’

Dorchester Reporter

09/09/2026 Last Wednesday (Sept 2.) Rita Steele and her mother, Hilarie Jackson, crammed into the Gilman Chapel at Cedar Grove Cemetery with about 100 other observers and listened closely as the names of 133 Black women interred beneath two vague markers in the burial ground were read out loud. As the 35th name was announced, “Sarah Smith,” the two women cheered. The post Memorial event lifts up names of once-forgotten Black women buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery ‘Tonight, and in the years ahead, we give them their flowers’ appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Tick Bites Surge to a 10-year High as Sawyer Offers Expert Guidance for Peak Season

North End Regional Review

06/25/2026 Special to the Regional Review Tick bites are sending Americans to emergency rooms at rates not seen in a decade, according to a CDC statement released in April 2026. With Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and alpha-gal syndrome all...

Tom Ambrosino will retire as administrator of state courts

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge · also: Beacon Hill Times, East Boston Times-Free Press

07/10/2026 Tom Ambrosino, one of the most influential municipal leaders in the history of two communities, Revere and Chelsea, has announced that he will be retiring as the court administrator of the Massachusetts Trial Court. Ambrosino said he notified court personnel...

July 16

Dorchester Reporter

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Encourages Visitors to Make Water Safety a Priority This Summer

North End Regional Review

05/29/2026 USACE manages more than 400 lake and river projects nationwide and welcomes millions of visitors each year. While those visits create opportunities for recreation and family memories, preventable tragedies still occur on public waters annually, many involving people not wearing...

Sports Community Fondly Remembers Legendary Herald Writer Danny Ventura, 66

East Boston Times-Free Press

07/15/2026 By Cary Shuman The East Boston community is paying tribute to Boston Herald high school sports editor Donato “Danny” Ventura, who died on July 7, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Ventura had officially retired last August after...

High Speed e-bikes Must be Regulated Like any Motor Vehicle

North End Regional Review

05/29/2026 A bill proposed by Gov. Maura Healey, known as the Ride Safe Act, that would require an annual registration, liability insurance, and an official Massachusetts license plate for electric “bicycles” that are capable of exceeding 30 m.p.h. is long overdue...

Massport to begin Phase 2 of runway safety work at Boston Logan

Revere Journal · also: Beacon Hill Times, Boston Sun, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, East Boston Times-Free Press

08/12/2026 The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will begin the second phase of critical runway safety improvements at Boston Logan later this month, with work expected to be completed before Thanksgiving. This phase continues the installation of the Engineered Material Arresting System...

Glenn R. Carlton

East Boston Times-Free Press

07/01/2026 He is best remembered for his over 50 years work at Santarpio’s East Boston where he made many lifelong friends Glenn Robert Carlton, 67, of Malden, passed away very suddenly on June 23, 2026 after a brief illness. Glenn is...

Editorial: That week in Dot as terrorists plotted

Dorchester Reporter

09/11/2026 A look back at the Reporter's coverage on the week of Sept. 11 , 2001. The post Editorial: That week in Dot as terrorists plotted appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Back Bay’s beloved newspaper vendor bids farewell to the neighborhood

Boston Sun · also: Beacon Hill Times

07/31/2026 July 26 was the last day on the job for Jimmy Taylor, who had become a Sunday morning fixture in the Back Bay over the past 30 years as the Commonwealth Avenue Mall’s faithful newspaper vendor. Born in Somerville on...

April 2026 Issue

Fenway News

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Tracking an old debate in Boston: Who is an American?

Dorchester Reporter

07/29/2026 Veteran Boston newspaper and TV journalist Chris Lovett connects the dots of a raging debate about American identity with a Dorchester lens from the pre-Civil War resistance to the Fugitive Slave Act through present-day. The post Tracking an old debate in Boston: Who is an American? appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Boston Fire Department Dedicated New Fireboat to Martin Pierce

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

October 2025 Issue

Fenway News

07/31/2026 October 2025 Issue Written by The Fenway News in Uncategorized Comments Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. More posts August 2026 Issue July...

City Council to memorialize ‘Duke of Dorchester,’ former pro wrestler Pete Doherty

Dorchester Reporter

07/21/2026 A month after his death at age 83 on June 16, the Dorchester native and lifelong resident will be remembered at Boston City Hall...

30 Firefighters graduate from Firefighting Academy Three new recruits from Revere among the graduates

Revere Journal

08/26/2026 State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 30 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. Video of the ceremony will be posted to the Department of Fire Services YouTube...

Pet cleanup, home and away

Boston Sun · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

07/24/2026 When we brought our first Westie, Sassy, home, Penny was working for a total dog person. Jean, her boss, visited our home within hours of Sassy’s arrival. Naturally, she wanted to meet the puppy. However, with her extensive doggie experience,...

City council honors Polcari, Randall

Revere Journal

07/15/2026 The city council honored two residents at its Monday night meeting for their contributions to Revere. Ward 5 Councilor Angela Guarino-Sawaya introduced a motion to award a certificate of appreciation to John (“Jack”) Polcari in recognition of his tireless dedication,...

Wu highlights City’s readiness for summer events and announces coordinated preparation efforts across Boston

North End Regional Review

06/11/2026 Mayor Michelle Wu today joined City leaders and public safety officials at the Boston Summer Events Command Center (BSECC) to provide an update on the extensive planning and coordination efforts underway to prepare for a summer that will bring millions...

James John Esposito

Revere Journal

07/29/2026 October 18, 1959 – June 1, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “Jimmy” John Esposito, affectionally known as “Espo”, 66, of Delray Beach, Florida, formerly of Chelsea, who passed away suddenly on June...

Six Doctor-approved back-to-school tips for a healthy school year

East Boston Times-Free Press

08/19/2026 (StatePoint) A healthy school year starts before the first day of class. The American Medical Association (AMA) is sharing six tips to help families prepare children for a healthy return to the classroom. 1. Pack nutritious food: When packing your...

Dot ‘History Garden’ is moving toward design plan

Dorchester Reporter

07/07/2026 Plans to establish a Dorchester history garden on an underutilized park on Columbia Road are advancing this summer, according to organizers who convened more than a dozen neighbors and stakeholders on Monday at the proposed site...

News Briefs 8-26-26

Revere Journal · also: Revere Journal

08/26/2026 2026 Revere Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program Application Opens Tuesday, September 15 The application for the City of Revere’s 2026 Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program will be live on the City of Revere’s website, revere.org, starting Tuesday, September 15th, at...

Giuseppina “Josie” Prezioso

Revere Journal

07/15/2026 She and her late husband were longtime proprietors of Vinny’s Food Market on Malden Street in Revere Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, July 17th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Vertuccio...

Fresh round of public meetings on ‘updated’ Blue Hill Avenue project set for September

Dorchester Reporter

07/31/2026 City and MBTA officials will convene a new round of public meetings in September about a $135M plan to modernize Blue Hill Avenue. The post Fresh round of public meetings on ‘updated’ Blue Hill Avenue project set for September appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Irene Ellen Lospennato

Revere Journal

08/05/2026 Retired longtime receptionist at the Beth Israel and Shriner’s Hospitals in Boston...

Aug 20

Dorchester Reporter

08/20/2026 The post Aug 20 appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

August 2026 Issue

Fenway News

07/31/2026 August 2026 Issue Written by The Fenway News in Uncategorized Comments Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. More posts August 2026 Issue July...

Housing, health, hunger: This is why America is failing

Jamaica Plain Gazette

05/08/2026 Americans’ optimism about their future has sunk to an all-time low, according to a recent Gallup Poll (which was conducted, we might add, before the war with Iran had begun). Why the malaise when we have record-low unemployment...

The Living Tapestry of Jamaica Plain

Jamaica Plain Gazette

07/24/2026 The streets of Jamaica Plain hold centuries of memory, etched into the architecture of its bustling commercial corridors, the sprawling roots of its ancient trees, and the generational endurance of its family-owned businesses. While previous retrospectives in the Jamaica Plain...

Linda D. Collins

East Boston Times-Free Press

08/19/2026 She enjoyed life and all it had to offer...

Genevieve (Viscione) Mangini

East Boston Times-Free Press

07/08/2026 Retired Secretary Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Monday, July 13, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for Genevieve (Viscione) Mangini, of East...

Disabilities Commission holds monthly meeting

Revere Journal

08/19/2026 The Revere Commission on Disabilities (COD) held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, August 11, via Zoom. On hand for the session were chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, Jason Barone-Cichocki, and Mario Grimanis. Perno provided an update regarding the...

Parking restricted at city's schools; Traffic Comm. makes Harris St. one-way from Winthrop to Beach Aves.

Revere Journal

08/26/2026 The Revere Traffic Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, August 20, in the City Councillor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Chambers. DPW Director Christopher Ciaramella presided over the session that was attended by Police Chief Maria LaVita, a...

Hill Happenings

Mission Hill Gazette

07/02/2026 Happy 250th birthday to our great country By Maurice ‘Mossy’ Martin General Brigadier Enoch ‘Woody’ Woodhouse was honored on June 18 by the Red Sox June 18, when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Red...

Jean Tochterman to Celebrate her 90th

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

07/02/2026 Special to the Patriot-Bridge Charlestown is an everybody-knows-everybody kind of neighborhood, but really, everyone knows Jean Tochterman. Born and raised in Charlestown, there are few committees, organizations, and people that Jean hasn’t touched. This year, Jean reaches a milestone occasion...

White Stadium gets green light from Supreme Judicial Court

North End Regional Review

09/03/2026 Mayor Michelle Wu, joined by Boston Public Schools leaders, student-athletes and coaches, after-school youth organizations, park advocates, parents, residents, elected officials, small business owners, and Boston Legacy FC welcomed the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s (SJC) unanimous decision affirming the City’s...

Angela Iannello

Revere Journal

08/12/2026 She epitomized strength, devotion and kindness...

Mayor Wu, community celebrate Mildred C. Hailey Phase One completion

Jamaica Plain Gazette

07/10/2026 Mayor Michelle Wu today joined the Boston Housing Authority (BHA), The Community Builders (TCB), the Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED), MassHousing, and the Mildred C. Hailey Tenant Organization to celebrate the completion of phase one of Mildred C. Hailey...

James A. “Jimmy” Bolognese, Jr.

East Boston Times-Free Press

07/29/2026 March 18, 1952 — July 17, 2026 It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude that we celebrate the life of James A. “Jimmy” Bolognese Jr., who was born on March 18, 1952, in East Boston and who departed this...

Mission Hill’s Baker Center Receives Historical Marker

Mission Hill Gazette

07/02/2026 Special to the Gazette The Baker Center for Children and Families, a nationally recognized mental health organization dedicated to improving the quality of mental health care for children, officially unveiled its Everyone250 Historical Marker on Wednesday, June 24, joining...

Joseph “Joe” Anthony

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

08/14/2026 Retired Boston Firefighter...

Jamaica Plain: a Timeless Neighborhood with Deep Roots

Jamaica Plain Gazette

09/11/2026 Known for its vibrant community and lush green spaces, Jamaica Plain holds a storied past that earned it the moniker “the Eden of America.” A distinctive part of Boston, its journey to becoming the neighborhood we know today began as...

City of Boston and Bloomberg Philanthropies Announce Youth Grants for Climate Resilience Projects

North End Regional Review

08/06/2026 Special to the Regional Review The City of Boston, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, announced that Boston youth can help shape innovative climate resilience solutions through the Youth Climate Action Fund. The Bloomberg Philanthropies fund supports youth-led climate resilience projects...

Revitalized Crite Park marks major milestone

Boston Sun

07/24/2026 Crite Park marked a major milestone on Thursday, July 16, with the installation of permanent interior and exterior fencing for the revitalized South End park. The park, located at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and West Canton and Appleton streets,...

Remembering James ‘Jimma’ Nelson, IC Class of 1972

Revere Journal

07/29/2026 James “Jimma” Nelson passed away 4 years ago and has been remembered by his friends and family as a kind, caring and loving person. In the earlier years at Immaculate Conception the school offered students grades 1-12, in the current...

ConsComm hears of plans for former Thayer Ave. boatyard

Revere Journal

08/12/2026 The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, August 5, in the City Council Chambers. Chair Nicholas Rudolph, Joseph LaValle, Brian Averbach, Bernardo Sepulveda, Wilson Correa, and Anthony Parziale were on hand for the session...

West Nile Virus risk level raised to high in Revere and Winthrop

Revere Journal

09/09/2026 Northeast Mosquito recently announced that Revere and Winthrop’s risk level for West Nile Virus (WNV) has been raised to high because of an increase in WNV in mosquito samples in the region. To prevent West Nile Virus, people should try...

Fairmount Line revamp should not be an after-thought in transit-equity talks

Dorchester Reporter

07/08/2026 How is it that the Fairmount Line has become somewhat of a non-factor in the ongoing discussion about transit equity in Boston’s neighborhoods?...

William Reedy Receives Community All-Star Award

Revere Journal

07/08/2026 MVES honors 11 residents making a difference Special to the Journal Mystic Valley Elder Services is proud to announce that William J. Reedy, Jr. received the nonprofit agency’s Community All-Star Award. The awards program recognizes individuals whose efforts impact the...

Whittier Street Health Center to host 26th annual Men’s Health Summit

Jamaica Plain Gazette

05/08/2026 Special to the Gazette Whittier Street Health Center, a community health center with a mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high quality and accessible health care and social services that achieve health equity, social justice,...

Blue Hill Ave. overhaul gets fresh design pitch ahead of community meetings

Dorchester Reporter

09/04/2026 New plan keeps center-running buses, shifts bike lanes to west side of road, creates new parking and mainly keeps two lanes of traffic each direction. The post Blue Hill Ave. overhaul gets fresh design pitch ahead of community meetings appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Gibson Park project at former boatyard approved

Revere Journal

09/09/2026 The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening September 2, in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were Chair Nicholas Rudolph, Joseph LaValle, Brian Averbach, Bernardo Sepulveda, Wilson Correa, Thomas Carleton, and Anthony Parziale...

City gets Additional Funds from MassDOT to Cover Winter Storm Expenses

Revere Journal

07/08/2026 By Adam Swift Revere is getting just over $220,000 from MassDOT as part of the Winter Recovery Assistance Program, aimed at helping municipalities make local and road and infrastructure improvements following the past winter. “These investments will help our communities...

City reading program debuts at Meeting House Hill Fire Station

Dorchester Reporter

08/12/2026 Mayor Michelle Wu visited the Meeting House Hill fire station last week with BFD Commissioner Rodney Marshall to promote the a new reading program for kids. The post City reading program debuts at Meeting House Hill Fire Station appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Wu, Boston’s Age Strong Comm., Biogen Foundation, ULEM, and Lyft announce expansion of Healthy Rides Program

Boston Sun

07/24/2026 Last week, Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston’s Age Strong Commission, the Biogen Foundation, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM), and Lyft announced the expansion of Healthy Rides, a free transportation initiative for Boston’s older residents. Supported by a collaborative investment...

Louis Tasso

Revere Journal

09/09/2026 He leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories...

News Briefs 8-21-26

Boston Sun · also: Beacon Hill Times

08/21/2026 SoWa Artists Guild to offer more August events SoWa Sundays will be held Aug. 23, and 30, starting at 11 a.m. SoWa Artists Guild events, which are free and open to the public, are held at 450 Harrison Ave. Open...

Acts of Kindness and Generosity from Odd Fellows Kearsarge Lodge of Odd Fellows 217 IOOF

Revere Journal

08/19/2026 The Kearsarge Lodge of Odd Fellows is in Swampscott, just stone’s throw from Revere, and is the lodge of choice for many Revere residents. The Odd Fellows are widely known for their community service and generosity. Reaching out to many...

Happy 102nd birthday, Margaret

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

08/28/2026 Former Charlestown resident Margaret Klessens celebrated her 102nd Birthday recently at the Soldiers Home in Chelsea. Margaret was given a special commendation from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Affairs. The award was presented by Deputy Andrea Gayle-Bennett...

Boston Family Golf Nights at City Courses Announced

East Boston Times-Free Press · also: Beacon Hill Times

07/15/2026 Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu joined the Boston Common Golf and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to celebrate the launch of Boston Family Golf Nights, a new pilot program that makes it easier and more affordable...

Ladies at historic Black VFW Post eye a renewal

Dorchester Reporter

08/05/2026 Membership and activities at many veterans’ posts around the city have gradually faded over recent years, but new leadership of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Ramsay/Toy VFW Post #8772 on Woodrow Avenue is looking at reviving their organization, which has its roots as the first all-Black veterans post in the United States created after the First World War. The post Ladies at historic Black VFW Post eye a renewal appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

June 2026 Issue

Fenway News

05/29/2026 June 2026 Issue Written by The Fenway News in Uncategorized Comments Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. More posts August 2026 Issue July 31,...

Boston recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day

Beacon Hill Times · also: Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, East Boston Times-Free Press

09/04/2026 Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) joined loved ones, families, friends, advocates, and survivors to remember the lives lost to the opioid epidemic. The Overdose Awareness Day was held on Monday, August 31. Since 2015, nearly 3,000...

NeighborHealth and BMC celebrate 10 years of expanding access to care in Winthrop

East Boston Times-Free Press · also: Revere Journal

09/02/2026 NeighborHealth and Boston Medical Center (BMC) celebrated ten years since the historic opening of a shared facility in Winthrop, Mass., marking a decade of collaboration to bring comprehensive healthcare services closer to home for patients in Winthrop and surrounding communities...

Wu announces launch of summer meal sites across the city

Boston Sun · also: Beacon Hill Times

07/17/2026 Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that all children and teens can receive free nutritious breakfast and lunch this summer through the Boston Summer Eats program. Meals are currently available to all youth 18 and under at over 60 locations across...

News Briefs 8-19-26

Revere Journal

08/19/2026 Healey Announces Public Listening Sessions to Lower Health Care Costs for Families and Small Businesses The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced a series of six public listening sessions as it moves forward with recommendations to lower health care costs for Massachusetts...

DCR warns drivers about “Storrowing” on move-in day

Beacon Hill Times

08/28/2026 Ahead of Greater Boston’s college move-in day on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is reminding drivers of moving trucks and other large vehicles to avoid roads with low-clearance bridges, including Storrow Drive, Soldiers Field...

City Receives over $1 Million in Grants

Revere Journal

07/08/2026 Staff Report Over the past month, the city of Revere has received over $1 million in grants from state and local agencies. The Department of Conservation and Recreation awarded $182,000 for initial planning of the Narrow-Gauge Trail, which runs parallel...

Public health vending outlet now open at Codman Square Health

Dorchester Reporter

08/12/2026 A key goal is to combat drug overdoses with Narcan (Naloxone) nasal sprays, which are effective in reducing the effects of an ongoing OD. The post Public health vending outlet now open at Codman Square Health appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Revere High School Mourns the Loss of beloved Teacher Bill O’Brien

Revere Journal

07/08/2026 Special to the Journal Some teachers teach a subject, others life lessons. William “Bill” O’Brien did both. For nearly thirty years, students walking into Revere High School’s Room 115 knew they were entering something more than a history classroom. Hundreds...

Marie Hill

Revere Journal

07/15/2026 Graduate of Revere High School, Class of 1966 Marie H. (Ariniello) Hill, 78, of Revere, passed away on July 8th surrounded by her family. Born on May 7, 1948, Marie was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen Ariniello...

State public health officials announce season’s first EEE-positive mosquito samples

Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

08/28/2026 The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected on August 17...

Elena Coccimiglio

Revere Journal

07/29/2026 Her greatest blessing in life was her family. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, July 30th from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St.,Revere,...

Congratulations to the Class of 2026

Jamaica Plain Gazette

06/12/2026 High school graduation season is upon us, the time of year when communities across America celebrate the accomplishments of young people receiving their high school diplomas. Graduation is a bittersweet occasion, marking both an ending and a beginning. For the...

Neighbors voice their complaints about boisterous partying, including after cultural fests

Dorchester Reporter

08/26/2026 Concerns about weekend street “takeovers” and loud parties in the vicinity of Franklin Park have largely fallen on deaf ears this summer, according to several leaders and neighbors who want more to be done to contain the disruptions. The post Neighbors voice their complaints about boisterous partying, including after cultural fests appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...

Council Approves Outdoor Lighting Ordinance

Revere Journal

07/22/2026 By Adam Swift Last week, the city council approved an ordinance that sets fines for nuisance outdoor lighting. The council approved a version that was successfully amended by Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro that lowered the fines for the nuisance...

More than an itch: Treating and preventing

Beacon Hill Times

08/07/2026 Between backyard barbecues, beach vacations, and hiking trails, warmer weather encourages us to spend more time outdoors. But alongside all the summer fun in the sun comes the often-overlooked health risk of insect bites and stings. Many people consider insect...