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Amid persistent reports of rodent sightings throughout the city, District 2 Councilor Ed Flynn again pointed to the urgent need for a ‘rat czar’ during a special City Council City Services hybrid hearing held Oct. 22 at City Hall, as...
By now, you may have noticed which dogs love fall. Our Poppy is one of them. She doesn’t like hot days and certainly has more spring in her step when the cooler temperatures arrive. People, too, have more energy in...
Mayor Michelle Wu joined residents, City officials and Public Works staff to celebrate the completion of 7,202 street lighting upgrades across Boston so far this year—nearly triple the 2,483 upgrades completed in all of 2025 and the highest annual total...
NeighborHealth hosted a two-day series of community events on October 13 and 14 in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, bringing breast health education, preventive care and no-cost mammograms for eligible patients directly to its East Boston and South End...
State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts are reminding residents to replace the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and replace outdated alarms when they change their clocks this weekend. “Smoke...
Governor Healey has announced nearly $10 million in grants to improve parks, expand outdoor recreation opportunities, and protect natural resources across Massachusetts. The funding will support 14 projects, including Barry Park in Charlestown, which will receive a $1 million grant...
A total of 25,477 Boston residents lost access to SNAP benefits between June 2025 and August 2026, a 18.39% decline in SNAP coverage that ranks Boston among state communities for the number of residents affected, according to the Department of...
The MBTA shared it has released five new special edition collectible CharlieCards featuring iconic Boston landmarks including: the Massachusetts State Capital building, Bunker Hill Monument, the Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum, the Old State House, and TD Garden. The...
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announces that for the first time, Orange Line subway service will be able to operate up to 55 MPH between Assembly Station and North Station in the inbound and outbound direction. This success builds...
Halloween is filled with spooky fun, but it also presents lurking fire hazards that can quickly turn the festive holiday into a truly scary one. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), between 2020 and 2024, an estimated annual...
It all began in 2001 in a small facility in Paul Revere Mall (Prado). That’s when, 25 years ago, the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC), a non-profit neighborhood group officially opened its doors offering high-quality teaching and...
Another disappointing set back was delivered by the Boston Public Library (BPL) relating to obtaining rehabilitation funding for the North End Library. The first setback was in 2013 when the library was identified by the BPL Branch Facilities Review Committee...
There are 71,502 street lights across the city of Boston. Keeping them in good working order— or replacing them when they burn out— is one of those basic services that keep workers busy year-round...
On Oct. 15, the state Senate passed by voice vote legislation requiring insurance coverage so that firefighters can access free and regular cancer screenings. The bill is similar to a version the House unanimously passed on July 31. The next step is agreement in the Legislature on a bill that will be sent to Gov. Healey for her signature...
Wind swept over the autumn foliage and centuries-old gravestones at the North Burying Ground in Uphams Corner on Sat., Oct. 17 as visitors got a rare glimpse into the historic site for a day of free public tours...
Longtime Four Corners leader Marvin Martin is retiring from his post as the executive director of Action for Equity, which pushes for fairness in transportation in Boston neighborhoods. Former Deputy Director Tarshia Green-Williams will serve as interim executive director. The post Action for Equity’s Martin to retire; Green-Williams named interim leader appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
She was deeply loved, she will be profoundly missed, and she will never be forgotten...
The City of Revere will benefit from the latest round of grant awards made via the Municipal and Tribal Technical Assistance (MTTA) program, administered by the Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office (FFIO). Governor Maura Healey’s office announced nearly $1.5 million...
The Revere City Council is considering a change in how it inspects and registers rental units in the city. Monday night, the council held a public hearing on an ordinance establishing a new unified rental registry and inspection program. Under...
Dedicated volunteer at Brigham and Women’s Hospital for many years...
Thank You Dear Editor, To Our Wonderful Community of Revere and Our Surrounding Neighbors, Patrick M. Keefe Jr. Mayor On behalf of everyone involved ni supporting our United States military personnel serving overseas, we extend our deepest gratitude to each...
She was generous in spirit, always extending a helping hand to those in need...
He leaves behind a legacy filled with laughter, compassion, and a deep love for people...
The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday afternoon, October 21, 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...
The City of Revere and Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. are proud to announce that the Revere Public Health Department has been awarded $500,000 in Community Health Impact Funds from Mass General Brigham (MGB) to expand programs supporting economic stability...
For the past two years, librarians have read to children in an ice cream shop and other places in Fields Corner during the temporary closure of the neighborhood’s public library branch. The post Neighbors stepping in to fill the void as Fields Corner library rehab is ongoing appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Dinari, an African lion who had been a popular attraction at Dorchester’s Franklin Park Zoo for more than a decade, died last week. The 17-year-old big cat was “humanely euthanized after a rapid decline in his health,” according to zoo officials, who said he had become lethargic and lost his appetite, while blood tests indicated signs of chronic kidney failure. The post Dinari, longtime Franklin Park Zoo resident, is dead; he was 17 appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
On Monday this week, Dorchester mayoral liaison Madison Foley, a lifelong resident of Adams Village, moved to a position in another city department, according to the Mayor’s Press Office. She had been the Dorchester liaison for the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) since August 2024. The post City’s Dot liaison takes a new job at City Hall appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Special to the Times 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...
A groundbreaking for the new Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center could come as early as late September, according to CEO Charley Murphy. The post Plans for new Harvard Street health facility moving ahead appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Gov. Maura Healey, First Lady Joanna Lydgate, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, other public officials, families and volunteers gathered Aug. 31 on Boston Common to plant more than 20,000 purple flags in memory of Massachusetts residents who have died from overdoses...
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...
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...
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...
She will be remembered for her warm heart, joyful spirit and unwavering devotion to the people she loved...
Sale of two Emerson Place buildings comes as term of proposed merger Per the terms of a proposed merger between two major landlords, a pair of high-rise residential buildings on Emerson Place in the West End will hit the market,...
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...
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 against a...
Retired salesman William “Bill” Levy, 88, a longtime resident of the Jack Satter House in Revere and most recently of The Lafayette Rehab/Skilled Nursing in Marblehead, passed away on July 5. Bill was the beloved husband of Dena Goodman Levy...
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...
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu and MassDOT Interim Secretary and MBTA General Manager Phil Eng today announced that the City of Boston has extended its successful fare-free transit program through the end of 2026. During the pilot,...
Special to the Regional Review BoatUS Foundation encourage boaters to be responsible and prioritize safety ahead of the start of boating season. The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, a national leader that promotes safe, clean and responsible...
By Phil Orlandella FOCCP makes Columbus Park a community place to be For 25 years, a group of residents calling themselves “Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) committed to taking care of the park. The all-volunteer nonprofit group, right from the...
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...
The discussion, presented in partnership with Massachusetts Action for Justice and the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance, will focus on the housing crisis that gripped parts of Dorchester from roughly 1968 to 1972. The post Forum at JustBook-ish to examine redlining, blockbusting in Dorchester appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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...
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...
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...
Special to the Gazette On Sunday, May 3, nearly 4,000 participants gathered on Boston Common and joined virtually from across the country and around the world for Project Bread’s 58th Annual Walk for Hunger, the nation’s oldest continually running pledge...
The Edward Byrne Playground in Dorchester’s Clam Point section will receive $425,000 in improvements, thanks to a state open space grants announcement of more than $13 million awarded to 45 projects statewide. The post Clam Point playground receives $425K state open space grant appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Special to the Times 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...
Who is responsible for the landscaping To the 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...
Pine Street Inn, New England’s leading organization dedicated to ending homelessness, announced the appointment of Megan Gates, of the South End, as the new chair of its board of directors. Gates joined Pine Street’s board in 2012 and has supported Pine...
While we may have a few warmer-weather days in the weeks ahead, now’s the time to think about outdoor activities with your dog in lower temperatures and humidity. Pull out your calendar and set aside dates for long walks and...
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...
Ellie Fund, a Massachusetts non-profit that provides essential support services for breast cancer patients, hosted its Breast Cancer Community Education: North of Boston Summit on Tuesday evening, August 4 at Revere City Hall. The event was held in partnership with...
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...
He will be deeply missed and forever cherished by all who knew and loved him...
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...
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced three additional human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) this year. The cases include a male in his 60s who was exposed in Suffolk County, a male of unknown age likely exposed...
Many of the devices we use in our daily lives—phones, tablets, laptops, tools, toys, e-bikes, and scooters, to name a few—run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which store high amounts of energy in a small space. If the batteries are damaged...
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The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, July 7, in the City Council Chambers. Chair Nicholas Rudolph, Joseph LaValle, Brian Averbach, Bernardo Sepulveda, Thomas Carleton, Wilson Correa, and Anthony Parziale were on hand for...
Special to the Times-Free Press 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...
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...
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that the City of Boston will launch five free, publicly accessible Link Bus routes to expand neighborhood transportation options and strengthen connections to the MBTA, jobs, schools, healthcare, local businesses, and other essential destinations. The...
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...
The Healey Driscoll Administration invites qualifying nonprofits and public agencies to apply for $3.4 million in federal grant funding to support victim services and efforts to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. The funding is available...
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 informational...
Longtime Chelsea Courthouse Clerk Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Mass today Wednesday, July 29th in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 11 a.m. (Please meet directly at church), for Deborah A...
March 30, 1930 — July 10, 2026 Angelo Migliero, of Revere passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 10, 2026, at the age of 96. Born in Revere on March 30, 1930, to the late Domenic Migliero and...
The USPS plans to close the Adams Street location on Oct. 26. The post FitzGerald launches online petition to keep Fields Corner post office open appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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,...
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 the grooming...
“Residents deserve clarity about our vision for streets that are safe, beautiful, and family-friendly,” the mayor wrote...
Bethel Tabernacle Pentecostal Church celebrated the completion of a 20-year mission to convert the former St. Leo's campus into its own expansive service center and worship space. The post Bethel Tabernacle’s renovated campus completes bishop’s ‘City of Judah’ vision appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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...
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined Mayor Michelle Wu, elected officials, and Guinness World Records North America, Inc., at Piers Park II to celebrate a record-breaking achievement on Boston’s waterfront and the start of FIFA World Cup festivities across the...
She was known for her love of cooking, her pleasure in shopping, and her excitement for the casino In memory of Elaine Claire (Chianca) Ciampa, 76, who passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born...
Leaders in Codman Square are gathering support this month for a Letter of Interest (LOI) that would start the process of the neighborhood becoming a state-designated cultural district. The post Codman Square leaders eye cultural district designation appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Special to the Times-Free Press 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...
For many years, he owned and operated his own sub shops and pizza stores...
The 5th annual Adopt-A-Pole for Overdose Awareness campaign kicked off Aug. 20 at North Suffolk Community Services’ recovery support center Recovery on the Harbor which is located on Bennington Street in East Boston. Between Aug. 20 and Aug. 31, which...
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...
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,...
“For every neighbor that sits in this garden and needs peace…if you feel a calm, that’s his story and his presence with you,” said Ron Odom Sr., Steven’s dad. The post Serenity Garden dedicated in memory of Steven Odom, slain nearby at age 13 appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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...
Circuit Drive, Franklin Park Drive, Old Road, and Talbot Avenue will be closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weekends Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through the end of summer, according to Boston Police...
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...
Mayor Michelle Wu joined residents of Harbor Towers Condominiums on Wednesday by cutting the ribbon on the downtown waterfront property’s $20 million flood-resistance project that includes deployable barriers. The ribbon-cutting was part of Deployables Day, a citywide gathering that highlights...
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,...
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...
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 for families to learn and...
More than 500 Boston Public Schools families will explore the City’s neighborhoods, history and cultural landmarks through free guided tours BOSTON – Tuesday, August 25, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the 2026 Boston Family Days program now includes...
The Revere City Council is considering an ordinance amendment that would increase notifications for road closures in the city. The motion, sponsored by Councillors Anthony Cogliandro, Joanne McKenna, and Angela Guarino-Sawaya, is headed to a public hearing on Monday, Sept...
Governor Maura Healey has 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...
Special to the Sun 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...
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...
Continuing its efforts to ensure Massachusetts residents and visitors get the most out of fall in New England, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced the return of its Interactive Fall Foliage Map, which has been updated for...
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...
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...
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) celebrated the graduation of 78 clients from BPHC’s Homeless Services Bureau’s workforce development program. The Serving Ourselves (SOS) Program, a partnership between BPHC and Friends of Boston’s Homeless (FOBH), is an...
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...
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) held its regular monthly meeting via Zoom this past Tuesday evening, September 22. On hand for the session were chair Alcurtis Clark, vice-chair Bernie Doherty, secretary-treasurer Michael Reiskind, Willie Mitchell, Dave Baron, Purple Reign,...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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 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...
‘Tis the season for respiratory illnesses — the flu, COVID, and RSV — for which vaccinations offer the best line of defense for the vast majority of individuals. In addition to the protections that vaccines provide for these diseases, studies...
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...
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...
High School Valedictorian, MIT graduate, Nationally Ranked Sprinter...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
She was known for her generosity, strength, and unwavering love for her family...
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,...
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...
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...
Three local lawmakers discuss their positions on whether or not a major overhaul of Blue Hill Avenue should move forward and how...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Healey Driscoll Administration invites qualifying nonprofits and public agencies to apply for $3.4 million in federal grant funding to support victim services and efforts to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. The funding is available...
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...
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...
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...
Fire chiefs and fire service leaders from Australia, Canada, Mexico, Slovenia, and the U.S., including Commissioner Rodney Marshall from the Boston Fire Department, gathered in September for the annual Urban Fire Forum (UFF), hosted by the National Fire Protection Association®...
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...
FOCCP Fall Festival Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will hold a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17 from 12noon to 3:30pm. The event will begin with a parade through the park. Children and adults, if they choose, are invited...
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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...
She had a powerful presence, a fiery spirit and an intensely creative eye...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced that a new Automated Camera Enforcement program will begin on October 1, 2026. As part of an educational period, the MBTA will begin issuing educational advisory notices to motor vehicles parked in...
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...
A Dorchester native and Boston Latin School graduate who went on to build a highly-successful financial services company is bringing a new philanthropic endeavor – Elevate Cities – to his hometown, with a focus on building community by funding events like block parties. The post Dot native funds people-connecting in his home town appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
History was made in the City of Revere Monday when Erin Leary took her oath as the first female captain in the Revere Fire Department. Erin’s father, Daniel Leary, had the honor of pinning Badge No. 575 on his daughter’s...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Mayor’s Office of Human Services released findings of a three-phase research project examining how young people in Charlestown perceive and experience casino gambling and sports betting. Funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s Gambling Harm Mitigation Fund,...
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 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,...
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...
Head of the maintenance department at East Boston High School for over 40 years...
Opponents plan a protest, advocates urge that project move forward The post Final Blue Hill Ave. project town hall meeting set for tonight in Dorchester appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Crossing guards in Revere have a new contract that increases compensation and clarifies longevity language within the agreement. Monday night, the city council voted to approve the appropriation necessary to fund the new agreement. Under the new agreement, the crossing...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Block Captains Our new team of over 40 Block Captains has been out and about cleaning up litter and dog waste on Beacon Hill streets. You’ll recognize them with their fluorescent BHCA vests. These volunteers are looking for other neighbors...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Janet co-founded the Dorchester-Roxbury Labor Committee and, with her spouse, Davida Andelman, established the Greater Bowdoin-Geneva Neighborhood Association...
The "Desperate Housewives" star is in the neighborhood shooting a film. The post Why, yes, that was Eva Longoria you saw this morning in Dot appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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:...
Olivia Charbonnier and Allisson Heredia team up for honor from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts,...
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...
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...
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...
City Councilor Ed Flynn will chair a hybrid City Services hearing to discuss the current status of the Boston Rodent Action Plan on Friday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. in the Iannella Chamber on the fifth floor of City Hall,...
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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...
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...
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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...
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,...
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...
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...
The Bunker Hill Monument Association (BHMA) board of directors has issued a public statement to the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee and the Boston Landmarks Commission requesting an explanation as to why the Military events from 1775- 1776 which...
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...
The students come back to Boston and Mission Hill in the fall, and with the students typically comes a surge in house parties and neighborhood disturbances. At the September meeting of the Community Alliance of Mission Hill, several CAMH members...
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...
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...
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...
The MBTA has announced the successful advancement of work on the Green Line, including critical work to replace and upgrade the 120-year-old signal system within the central tunnel and much more. “The latest phase of work to replace our 120+-year-old...
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...
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...
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the return of Hub on Wheels, a family-friendly bike ride starting on a car-free Storrow Drive and highlighting many parts of the City that aims to build community and celebrate Boston neighborhoods. All routes will...
Mr. Woodson worked in Mayor Thomas Menino’s administration as director of the city’s Small and Local Business Office and as a special assistant to the mayor. The post Brooke E. Woodson dies at 62; trusted aide to Mayor Menino appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Save the Date: Priscilla Nickerson Memorial Santa Parade The City of Revere invites residents to save the date for the Priscilla Nickerson Memorial Santa Parade on Saturday, December 5, 2026. As we approach the fifth anniversary of Priscilla’s passing, this...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Massachusetts Office of the Veteran Advocate (OVA) announced the release of its first five-year Strategic Plan, establishing a roadmap to guide the independent state agency’s work from Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2031. The plan identifies five strategic...
Governor Maura Healey has declared October 4-10 as Fire Prevention Week in Massachusetts, joining communities across the country in recognizing the nation’s longest-running public health and safety observance and encouraging residents to take simple steps to prevent fires and keep...
Flowers to The People, an all-volunteer collective of gardeners growing flowers in Roslindale and Jamaica Plain, just gave away their 500th bouquet. Over the past 3 years, they’ve been growing and arranging flowers, and giving them to passersby on the...
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...
Widely known as the leader of the infamous “Stoop Group” at 60 Pinckney Street...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
The five new LINK lines, paid for with $11.5 million in federal funds, would be deployed by 2027. The post City plans ‘last mile’ shuttle service in Mattapan, Roxbury appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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 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...
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...
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...
The war with Iran already has cost U.S. consumers more than $100 billion in direct costs for our gasoline purchases. That’s about $800 per family since the war began in February — and that figure is increasing every day that...
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 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...
Deputy Amber Valbrun named as her successor at June 18 event in Mattapan...
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...
He will be remembered as a kind, humble family man,...
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...
Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and University of Massachusetts Boston announced a groundbreaking partnership that will provide college students with hands-on training and experience in urban public health. The students will then deliver public health education in...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Although the lack of a quorum last Thursday prevented the Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) from conducting what would have been its first meeting since June, the commissioners in attendance took the opportunity to thank outgoing chair Chaimaa (Shay) Hossaini,...
Governor Maura Healey announced new actions to help Massachusetts families lower their heating and electric bills this winter. Governor Healey has declared a State of Energy Emergency and, through an Executive Order, is expanding eligibility for home heating assistance and...
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...
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is proposing an expanded Curbside Food Waste Collection Program intended to reduce food waste in the city and limit rodent issues in residential neighborhoods. “It’s an opportunity for us to address pest control issues, but...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The project, part of a larger plan to make upgrades along the Mattapan Line, also includes new lighting, security cameras, handrails, signage, seating, and landscaping. The post New accessible ramp dedicated at Milton trolley station appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
State official say they hope the project will also restore the facility as a ‘resource’ for the Dorchester community...
She touched the souls of everyone she met and made everyone feel special and welcome...
The Healey Driscoll Administration invites qualifying nonprofits and public agencies to apply for $3.4 million in federal grant funding to support victim services and efforts to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. The funding is available...
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...
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...
Senator Sal DiDomenico and his Chief of Staff, Christie Getto Young, were honored at an event by the Mass Reads Coalition and presented with awards for helping pass Massachusetts’ new evidence-based literacy standards. This summer, Governor Maura Healey signed Senator...
Autumn has arrived, bringing in the aromas of pumpkin spice and cinnamon, the freshness of crisp morning air, and the vibrant colors of changing foliage. Are you ready to embrace this beautiful season?...
The MBTA has announced major construction work will continue in October to upgrade and enhance the subway and Commuter Rail system while also supporting several MassDOT projects. With the goal of improving reliability and the accessibility of the T for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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The first-ever Metro Boston rally of human services workers hosted by Work, Inc. of Dorchester last Friday highlighted the increasing difficulties for direct service providers to take care of the most vulnerable in our society and still make ends meet. The post ‘Caring Force’ rally keys on pay imbalance for direct care workers appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Stories from Haiti; The Medical Division: Carney staffer pitches in Matt Casey finds it hard to describe his one-week experience treating earthquake victims in Haiti. Matt Casey: Caritas Carney physician assistant and Dorchester resident Matt Casey, right, is shown alongside Caritas Christi Health Care’s Dr. Mark Pearlmutter in the Haitian town of Milot last month. Caritas Carney Hospital...
Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Emergency Medical Services (Boston EMS) and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) at historic Faneuil Hall to celebrate the graduation of 20 new EMTs and the promotion of 12 Boston EMS members to new roles within...
For Revere firefighter Ryan DiCarlo, teaching kids about fire safety is more than just explaining what firefighters do when an emergency happens. It’s about giving young students the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to identify dangerous situations, protect themselves, and...
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...
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...
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...
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission (BHAC), at its monthly hearing Oct. 15, approved more than seven proposed exterior changes to buildings amid lively discussion about historical preservation in the modern day. While some residing in the Beacon Hill community were...
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...
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 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...
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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...
City Clerk Ashley Melnik administered the oaths of office to new Revere Firefighters Kelvin Kerthi, James Kioussis, Anthony Giampietro, John Leone, Robert DelVecchio, Adam Comeau, and Michael Hayes during an impressive ceremony held Friday, Oct. 9 in the City Council...
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...
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)...
Hall, of Mattapan, was recognized for her advocacy through the Colorado Street Neighborhood Association...
Of Jamaica Plain, owner of former Winnie’s Pub in Mission Hill...
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...
City Councilor Ed Flynn will chair a hybrid City Services hearing to discuss the current status of the Boston Rodent Action Plan on Friday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. in the Iannella Chamber on the fifth floor of City Hall,...
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...
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...
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...
Traffic and parking concerns have likely been a concern for the Revere City Council since the first Model Ts started motoring along Revere Beach. Last week, Ward 5 Councilor Angela Guarino-Sawaya introduced a motion asking that the Department of Conservation...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
The Dorchester-based organization Tree Boston (formerly Speak for the Trees) held its second gala at Southline on Morrissey Boulevard on Wed., Oct. 7, to raise awareness of its goals and funds for its youth programs. The post Tree Boston hosts gathering in Dorchester to boost goals and fund its youth programs appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
More than any of her other roles in life, she loved being a nana...
One Revere City Councillor wants to give senior citizens a break when it comes to parking at city meters. At Monday night’s meeting, the council supported a motion filed by Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya asking that the mayor request...
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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...
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...
The holiday season is one of the year’s busiest travel periods. Those of us with pets have to make more plans and more reservations when we travel than those without pets. Whether we’re taking our pets with us or arranging...
Revere City Councillors Joanne McKenna and Jim Mercurio are looking to revise a proposed city-wide tree ordinance they recently introduced to the council before bringing it back to the council. Monday night, the council held a public hearing on the...
Harbor Tower climate project met the Nor’easter challenge No sooner than the residents of Harbor Towers held a celebration of the 20 million completions of its climate resilience project, they experienced the brunt of a Nor’easter that made its way...
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...
This week, FEMA awarded nearly $4 million in grant funding for fire departments and other first responder organizations in Massachusetts. Revere was the biggest recipient of the FEMA grants, with a $2.5 million award that will allow the Revere Fire...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The City of Boston hosted the second-ever National Urban Rat Summit on Sept. 23 and 24, bringing together leading experts, academics, researchers, public health professionals, and municipal officials from across the U.S. and the world to discuss urban rodent-prevention strategies...
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...
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...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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...
At the September 10 monthly meeting, the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted to support and oppose plans for 139-145 Richmond Street. The owner is seeking building code and zoning relief for interior changes to increase the number of residential...
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 Fields Corner Post Office will close effective Mon., Oct. 26, according to a notice issued by USPS on Wednesday. The post USPS says Fields Corner branch will ‘temporarily’ close Oct. 26 appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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...
Longtime Boston Police Officer Eddy Chrispin retired on Tuesday and was hailed as a courageous leader and mentor to other officers...
Bunker Hill Community College’s (BHCC) is marking the third year of a $150,000 grant from Liberty Mutual Foundation supporting its DISH Food Pantry, which provides food and other essential resources to students and their families. Since opening in 2019, DISH...
State officials formally opened the new and improved McMorrow Playground on Victory Road last Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 23), touting a $1.1 million project that replaced equipment and improved pathways worn by years of use. The post Officials cut the ribbon at rehabbed Victory Road park appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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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...
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced that a new Automated Camera Enforcement program began on October 1, 2026. As part of an educational period, the MBTA will begin issuing educational advisory notices to motor vehicles parked in bus stops...
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is proposing an expanded Curbside Food Waste Collection Program intended to reduce food waste in the city and limit rodent issues in residential neighborhoods. “It’s an opportunity for us to address pest control issues, but...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening October 7, in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were vice-chair Brian Averbach, Joseph LaValle, Wilson Correa, and Thomas Carleton. The first matter of...
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...
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...
Dawn Morris will swap her baking mitts for boxing gloves when she leaves the kitchen at DJ’s Polish Market to compete in Haymakers for Hope’s Belles of the Brawl, a charity boxing event at MGM Music Hall in the Fenway next Wednesday (Oct.14). The post Dot’s Dawn Morris is hoping to land a punch or two for cancer survivors appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Dorchester’s Pamela Carver (pictured), clerk of the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees and executive assistant to the library president, is one of nine Shattuck Award winners this year. The post Mather School educator, BPL official are among the nine Shattuck honorees appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
A woman who was struck by a Red Line train inside the JFK-UMass station on Friday afternoon (Oct. 16) is expected to survive, according to MBTA Police. The post Woman hit by Red Line train at JFK-UMass on Friday appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
It was just after 10 o’clock last Sunday morning when three organists went to work alongside a drummer, guitarist, and other musicians, backed up by some 50 church members singing in the cascading choir loft at Morningstar Baptist Church. The post ‘I feel God calling me to another responsibility, ’says Bishop Borders of his pending retirement appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
The City of Boston hosted the second-ever National Urban Rat Summit on Sept. 23 and 24, bringing together leading experts, academics, researchers, public health professionals, and municipal officials from across the U.S. and the world to discuss urban rodent-prevention strategies...
As part of winter changes to the MBTA’s Better Bus Network, service on the Route 55 will begin running daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., starting Sunday, Dec. 13, on a similar frequency as today of every 45 to...
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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...
A month after his death at age 83 on June 16, the Dorchester native and lifelong resident will be remembered at Boston City Hall...
The Revere Commission on Disabilities (COD) held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, October 13, via Zoom. On hand for the session were chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, Jason Barone-Cichocki, and Mario Grimanis. The guest speaker for the...
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...
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...
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,...
The City of Boston hosted the second-ever National Urban Rat Summit on Sept. 23 and 24, bringing together leading experts, academics, researchers, public health professionals, and municipal officials from across the U.S. and the world to discuss urban rodent-prevention strategies...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Retired longtime receptionist at the Beth Israel and Shriner’s Hospitals in Boston...
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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 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...
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...
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...
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...
"It’s not in me to just sit there and watch it happen," says Jeremiah Bideau The post BFD: Mattapan man, 19, jumped into action to help neighbors during house fire Friday night appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Garfield Elementary School recently received a generous donation from Revere Elks Lodge #1171, which supplied a wide variety of classroom supplies and winter coats as part of its ongoing partnership with the school. The donation included classroom necessities based on...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
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,...
Inconsistent mail delivery has been an issue for Revere residents and others across the region over the past several years. At Monday night’s city council meeting, Councillor-at-Large Joanne McKenna introduced a motion requesting that the mayor contact the US Postal...
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...
"That will mean from JFK to Braintree, 50 miles an hour for our riders — shortening trips, speeding up their trips, giving them back time in the day." The post Red Line to speed up on North Quincy-JFK stretch appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Lease extension saves Adams Street branch from Monday closure, just days after Postal Service said it would not reopen at current site The post In last-minute reversal, Fields Corner Post Office will stay open, says FitzGerald appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
By Journal Staff The Revere Board of Health held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, September 24, in the City Council Chamber at Revere City Hall. Chair Dr. Drew Bunker, fellow members Viviana Catano and Kathleen Savage, Director of Public...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Phase 1 of Back Bay Fens Pathways Construction Project set to kick off week of Oct. 12 The initial phase of the ambitious Back Bay Fens Pathways Construction Project is scheduled to get underway Oct. 12, according to Lauren Bryant,...
Boston Parks and Recreation recently introduced a new executive team within the department, which includes more than 300 full-time staff members. The post New leadership team set for city’s Parks Department appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Special to the Times-Free Press The City of Boston is reminding residents and visitors of hot weather safety tips as high temperatures are forecast for Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15. The highest heat indices for this period are...
For nearly 30 years, the South Street Youth Center (SSYC) has served as a lifeline for generations of young people and families throughout Jamaica Plain and the City of Boston. Founded in 1996 in response to violence, gang activity, and...
The Egleston Square Neighborhood Association held its July meeting on Monday. With no major development reviews on the agenda, the conversation focused on public safety in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood, as well as quality of life issues. While there were...
Mayor Patrick Keefe “I wish a relaxing retirement for former Mayor Ambrosino. He has always been a quiet mentor of mine. It was well known to the residents that Tom was a relentlessly hard worker and very kind man. Those...
Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro recommended an internal investigation and 10-day pause on the district's payments to vendors for certain departments. The post Boston schools wasted $857K in flawed contracting, IG finds appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
A section of the Neponset River Greenway next to Boston Bowl will remain closed all summer as state crews work on a new pump station aimed at reducing recurring flooding along Morrissey Boulevard...
By Cary Shuman When Parker Vitagliano-Hill saw her mother, Alicia Vitagliano, working on a grant for the Epilepsy Foundation of New England, she said, ‘Oh, that’s pretty cool, when I get old enough, I would like to do that.” Alicia...
The MBTA announced the successful advancement of work on the Green Line, including critical work to replace and upgrade the 120-year-old signal system within the central tunnel and much more. “The latest phase of work to replace our 120+-year-old signal...
Thank you Morrissey Family To the Editor, It was a great honor to be selected as one of the recipients of the Ryan “DUCE” Morrissey Scholarship in memory of Ryan. I am deeply grateful for your generosity and support as I...
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...
Overnight Closure of Sumner Tunnel The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that the Sumner Tunnel / Route 1A southbound will close to all traffic tonight, Friday, July 31, at 11 p.m. and will reopen to traffic at 6...
