Special to the Times The American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts recently joined Governor Maura Healey as she unveiled an Executive Order to protect Massachusetts residents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers who continue to operate with unchecked authority fulfilling…
Month: February 2026
BHWF – Building Sustained Excellence with Sharon Chirban
Story & Photos by Marianne Salza In today’s optimization culture of obsessively maximizing efficiency, continuous self-improvement, and perfectionism, clinical psychologist, Sharon Chirban, Ph.D., reminds clients of the importance of remaining grounded and present. “I think there is a lot of…
Wu Announces Annual Tax Prep Services available for Residents
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC) has launched the 2026 tax season, offering free tax preparation for residents who earn $70,000 per year or less. Eligible residents can file safely while maximizing their…
DCR Announces Series of Events and Programming to Celebrate Black History Month
Special to the Times To celebrate Black History Month, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hosting free interactive events at Roxbury Heritage State Park and Fall River Heritage State Park. The series will provide opportunities for visitors…
Licensing Board Approves First Five Liquor License Upgrades for Beer and Wine Licensees
Special to the Times The Boston Licensing Board approved five applications from beer and wine licensees upgrading to non-transferable all alcoholic beverages licenses. The businesses—89 Charles, Bebop, Carmelina’s, New England Wicked Craft Company, and Serafina—are the first five businesses in…
Foodie’s Markets to Close Longstanding South End Location this June
Dan Murphy Foodie’s Markets will close its at location of more than 30 years at 1421 Washington St. in the South End in June, the company announced this week. “We’ve made the difficult decision to close our South End location…
Aquarium Welcomes New Members to Board of Trustees and Ambassador Council
Special to the Times The New England Aquarium is beginning 2026 with six new members joining its Board of Trustees and Ambassador Council. The Board of Trustees recently elected Danny Kalmar and Jane Willis to its ranks. Kalmar, who has…
Captured by Love: Valentine’s Season at The Liberty Hotel
This February, The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles Street, Boston, invites guests to celebrate Valentine’s Day with Captured by Love, a thoughtfully curated season of romantic experiences spanning luxurious overnight stays, intimate dining, restorative spa treatments, and a signature Valentine’s fashion…
Acclimating to Our Local Ice Age
The bitterly cold weather that we’ve been experiencing day-after-day this winter has been oppressive (not to mention costly because of our high heating bills). The daily lows in the single digits, coupled with the strong winds that have brought the…
Go Pats!
It seems like it was just yesterday that Patriot Nation looked forward to our Patriots making it to the Super Bowl almost every year. From 2002-2019, the Pats went to nine Super Bowls in 18 years, winning six of them,…