WECA set to meet Feb. 13 at Amy Lowell Apartments The West End Civic Association (WECA) will meet on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room of the Amy Lowell Apartments, 65 Martha Road. The planned meeting…
Month: February 2025
Valentine’s Days Tips for Finding Love, Romance or just a Dinner Date
Special to the Times Whether you’re in a committed relationship, swiping to find that special someone or taking a break from dating, as Valentine’s Day approaches it’s obvious that love is in the air. Experts from the University of New…
Wu Announces Annual Tax Prep Services Available for Residents
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC), Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), and other community partners announced that eligible Boston residents are now able to take advantage of the City’s free tax preparation service.…
Dog Licensing Reminder
Special to the Times The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division reminds city dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is March 31, 2025. All dogs in Boston require a new license each…
Old North Illuminated Receives Operating Grant of $20,800 from Mass Cultural Council
Special to the Times Old North Illuminated, the non-profit organization that stewards Old North Church Historic Site, has received a grant of $20,800 from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, through its Operating Grants for Organizations program. “The Mass…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces DCR’s Free Family Programming for School Vacation Week
As part of the agency’s commitment to providing safe and fun recreational opportunities for young people across the state, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced its lineup of February school vacation week programming. This year, the agency is…
NeighborHealth Appoints Dr. Hamilton as Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer
Special to the Times NeighborHealth announced the appointment of Dr. Sebastian Hamilton, BSPharm, RPh, PharmD, MBA, 340B ACE, as Vice President, Chief Pharmacy Officer. A nationally recognized leader in pharmacy and healthcare strategy, Dr. Hamilton brings over two decades of…
Traffic Speed Cameras are a Bad Idea — Red Lights are Better
As our regular readers know, when it comes to the issue of motor vehicle safety, we take a back seat (pun intended) to no one. However, we believe that the budget put forward by Gov. Maura Healey that would allow…
City Conducts Annual Homelessness Census
Special to the Times On Thursday night, Jan. 30, Chief of Housing Sheila Dillon led more than 250 volunteers, including state and city officials, homelessness service providers, public health representatives, and first responders, in conducting the City of Boston’s 45th…
Josh Kraft Officially Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Boston
By Cary Shuman The great race for mayor is on. And mayoral candidate Josh Kraft, his supporters, and campaign team couldn’t have asked for a better kickoff than what transpired Tuesday morning at the historic Prince Hall Grand Lodge in…