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Healey-Driscoll Administration expands firefighter survival training with new mobile SCBA mazeBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston BostonLeft Fair RightThe 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...
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Wu highlights traffic and pedestrian safety plans for city streetsBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston BostonLeft Fair RightIn 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 Roxbury Crossing and...
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it’S A SHAME Dear Editor, I was very pleased when the North Washington Street (now Bill Russell) Bridge reopened after much anticipation, many delays and years of inconvenience. One of the special aspects of the new bridge was the landscaping:...
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‘Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S.’ report shows 83 on-duty deaths in 2025Beacon Hill Charlestown BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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Cambridge Breast Center earns national recognition for patient careBeacon Hill Charlestown BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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Back Bay’s beloved newspaper vendor bids farewell to the neighborhoodBeacon Hill BostonLeft Fair RightJuly 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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More than an itch: Treating and preventing summer insect bites and health risksCharlestownLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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August 2026 Issue Written by The Fenway News in Uncategorized Comments Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. More posts August 2026 Issue July...
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Fresh round of public meetings on ‘updated’ Blue Hill Avenue project set for SeptemberDorchesterLeft Fair RightCity 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...
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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...
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Eastie Teen Parker Vitagliano-Hill Holds Rugby Tournament to Help Raise Awareness for EpilepsyEast BostonLeft Fair RightBy 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Transportation advocates and City Councillor John FitzGerald responded positively to the new policies outlined in a wide-ranging letter from Mayor Michelle Wu on Friday in response to the tragic death of city Transportation Planner Louisa Gag on July 9...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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He was known for his kindness, generosity, unmatched work ethic and devotion to his craft Jay Sasso, 63, of Revere, entered into rest on July 25th 2026. He was the beloved husband of Nicole Sasso (formerly Angiulo) for 36 years;...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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At least 37 displaced by fire in neighboring three deckers on Geneva AvenueDorchesterLeft Fair RightBoston firefighters responded to 359 Geneva Ave. in Dorchester shortly before 3 p.m. on Sunday for what turned into a three-alarm fire that spread to the neighboring three decker at 355 Geneva Ave., just a few feet away...
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Mayor Wu details plans for street safety in wake of outcry over Louisa Gag’s deathDorchesterLeft Fair Right“Residents deserve clarity about our vision for streets that are safe, beautiful, and family-friendly,” the mayor wrote...
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West Nile Virus detected in mosquito test sample in Jamaica PlainBeacon Hill Charlestown Jamaica Plain BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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Successful Healthy Rides program expands its help for older residentsBeacon Hill East BostonLeft Fair Right
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,...
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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...
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NEW Health board members honored by Mass. League of Community Health CentersCharlestown North EndLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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Longtime Comm Ave Mall newspaper vendor Jimmy Taylor bids farewell on morning of Sunday, July 26 Ahead of relocating to Florida, Jimmy Taylor, who has vended newspapers on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall at Exeter Street nearly every Sunday over the...
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Of Jamaica Plain, owner of former Winnie’s Pub in Mission Hill...
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Remembering Dorchester’s Janet Jones as a fully committed ‘community leader’DorchesterLeft Fair RightJanet co-founded the Dorchester-Roxbury Labor Committee and, with her spouse, Davida Andelman, established the Greater Bowdoin-Geneva Neighborhood Association...
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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...
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Newly Established Fund Helps Deliver Free Equine-assisted Therapy to VeteransBeacon Hill Charlestown North End BostonLeft Fair Right
By Dan Murphy 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...
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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...
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Wu Announces Launch of Summer Meal Sites Across the City Providing Healthy Meals at No Cost to YouthCharlestown North EndLeft Fair Right
Special to the Regional Review 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...
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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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Wu Launches Tour 250 Interactive Map Featuring 25 New Markers Celebrating Boston’s Neighborhood History as Part of Boston 250Beacon Hill East Boston BostonLeft Fair Right
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Tour 250, an interactive map experience featuring 25 new historic markers across Boston’s neighborhoods that spotlight the everyday people, immigrant communities, youth, and other underrepresented groups whose contributions in education, public health, culture,...
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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...
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The Words that Changed the World 250 Years AgoBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston Mission Hill BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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The gay rights movement began 57 years ago this weekCharlestown East Boston Jamaica Plain North End BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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State official say they hope the project will also restore the facility as a ‘resource’ for the Dorchester community...
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$800,000 Cummings Grant to Fuel Project Bread’s Fight Against Hunger StatewideBeacon Hill East Boston Jamaica Plain North End BostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Regional Review 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...
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Governor Healey Proclaims July 5-11 as ‘Hurricane Preparedness Week’Beacon Hill CharlestownLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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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...
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MBTA Prepares for Boston’s Fourth of July Celebration with Free Rides after 8:30 p.m.East BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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NeighborHealth Convenes Statewide Leaders to Advance Maternal Health Equity Across StateEast Boston BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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)...
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MBTA announces train ticket availability for July 9 World Cup matchBeacon Hill Charlestown North EndLeft Fair Right
Special to the Patriot-Bridge 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, sold...
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Opioid-related overdose deaths in state fall under1,000 for the first time in over a decadeJamaica PlainLeft Fair Right
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)...
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Hall, of Mattapan, was recognized for her advocacy through the Colorado Street Neighborhood Association...
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BPHC encourages Mpox vaccinations in light of uptick in cases nationally and in BostonMission HillLeft Fair Right
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...
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Dcr pools open for the summer, offers free swim lessons for children across MassachusettsBostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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MBTA celebrates special summer events with collectible CharlieCardsJamaica Plain Mission Hill North EndLeft Fair RightThe MBTA has announced the availability of special edition collectible CharlieCards featuring iconic Boston landmarks to celebrate an exciting summer of events taking place in Boston and the surrounding Commonwealth this year. “The MBTA is excited to welcome thousands of...
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Summer Eats Returns to Feed Kids and Teens Across Massachusetts this SummerBeacon Hill East Boston BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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MBTA Prepares for July 4 Celebration with Free Rides after 8:30 pm, Expanded Service, Staffing, and Safety ProtocolsBeacon Hill Charlestown Mission Hill BostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Patriot-Bridge 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...
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens DCR Pools for the SummerBeacon Hill East Boston North EndLeft Fair Right
Special to the Regional Review The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced the opening of its 24 swimming pools for the summer season, helping provide residents, visitors and families with safe places to swim and cool off during...
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Longtime Boston Police Officer Eddy Chrispin retired on Tuesday and was hailed as a courageous leader and mentor to other officers...
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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...
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At The Boston Home, customized repairs on wheelchairs support mobility, dignityDorchesterLeft Fair RightBrian, 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...
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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...
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Animal Rescue League of Boston Shares Tips for Keeping Pets Safe amid Fourth of July CelebrationsMission Hill BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Five years ago this week, an unspeakable act of violence, motivated solely by racial hatred, shattered the peace and calm of an early-summer Saturday afternoon in the community of Winthrop. A 28 year-old white man, a native of Wareham who...
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Special to the Sun 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...
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Tick Bites Surge to a 10-year High as Sawyer Offers Expert Guidance for Peak SeasonNorth EndLeft Fair Right
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...
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Tom Ambrosino will retire as administrator of state courtsBeacon Hill Charlestown East BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Encourages Visitors to Make Water Safety a Priority This SummerNorth EndLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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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...
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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 overall homelessness since 2021, including...
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Special to the Sun 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...
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City Council to memorialize ‘Duke of Dorchester,’ former pro wrestler Pete DohertyDorchesterLeft Fair RightA month after his death at age 83 on June 16, the Dorchester native and lifelong resident will be remembered at Boston City Hall...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 8, from 4 to 8 p.m., in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood...
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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...
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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...
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On any plan for Blue Hill Ave. rehab, Boston has to do it right, not just fastDorchesterLeft Fair Right
Mela Bush (pictured) and Azia Carle make the case for how Boston should proceed with long overdue transportation improvements in our neighborhoods...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Fairmount Line revamp should not be an after-thought in transit-equity talksDorchesterLeft Fair RightHow is it that the Fairmount Line has become somewhat of a non-factor in the ongoing discussion about transit equity in Boston’s neighborhoods?...
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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,...
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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...
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June 2026 Issue Written by The Fenway News in Uncategorized Comments Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. More posts August 2026 Issue July 31,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Fire Marshal Urges Residents to Leave Fireworks to the ProfessionalsBeacon Hill CharlestownLeft Fair Right
Special to the Patriot-Bridge 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...
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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...
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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...
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South Street Youth Center fights to stayopen after 30 years of serving Boston youthJamaica PlainLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger raises $1 million asfood insecurity reaches crisis levels across MassachusettsJamaica PlainLeft Fair RightSpecial 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...
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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...
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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...
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Wu, Brighton Marine announce $1 million partnership to support Boston veteransMission Hill North EndLeft Fair Right
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...
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Boston celebrates Guinness World Records title for world’s largest soccer ball on East Boston WaterfrontEast BostonLeft Fair RightThe 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...
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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...
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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...
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Police to close streets around Franklin Park, Franklin Field starting tonightDorchesterLeft Fair RightCircuit 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...
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Massachusetts Opioid-related overdose deaths fall under 1,000 for the first time in over a decadeNorth EndLeft Fair Right
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)...
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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...
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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,...
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Red Line will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street July 21 – 30Beacon Hill Charlestown BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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Three local lawmakers discuss their positions on whether or not a major overhaul of Blue Hill Avenue should move forward and how...
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Artificial intelligence has made it easier than ever for scammers to impersonate loved ones, government officials, and trusted businesses, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden warned residents on Tuesday during a fraud prevention workshop in Dorchester...
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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...
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July 2026 Issue Written by The Fenway News in Uncategorized Comments Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. More posts August 2026 Issue July 31,...
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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...
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City selects first of three options for new South End Branch LibraryBeacon Hill BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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Codman health center set to launch a free vending machine with Narcan, other suppliesDorchesterLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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It takes two to make a mentorship that is celebrated as the ‘Match of the Year’DorchesterLeft Fair RightOlivia Charbonnier and Allisson Heredia team up for honor from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Boston Shares Preparations to Protect Residents and Visitors Against Extreme HeatEast BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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Pat Spence, longtime Urban Farming leader, cited for ‘values and heart’ she brought to her missionDorchesterLeft Fair RightDeputy Amber Valbrun named as her successor at June 18 event in Mattapan...
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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...