Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) is hosting two free lifeguard hiring events on Wednesday, August 23, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Monday, August 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the BCYF Mason Pool in Roxbury.…
Neighborhood Roundup
Free Summer Programming Continues at Myrtle Street Playground Friends of Myrtle Street Playground will continue its summer programming season on Thursdays starting at 4 p.m., including Bubbles McGee on Aug. 17; and Color Me Funky face painting on Aug. 24.…
BWSC Announces Free Lead Pipe Replacement for Boston Property Owners
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) announced that it now offers private lead service lines replacement at no cost to property owners, a move that is expected to accelerate BWSC’s intensive efforts to make Boston lead pipe free. Funding from…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Equitable Expansion of Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced substantial changes to the Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles Program (MOR-EV Program), which provides rebates for the purchase or lease of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (EVs). These changes…
Wu Announces Grants for Energy Assessments in Affordable Housing Buildings
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) announced the launch of a grant program aimed at supporting deep green energy retrofits (GERs) and decarbonization efforts in existing affordable housing buildings. Mayor Wu initially announced her intention to…
Steps To Enhance Home Safety Ahead of a Wildfire Event
The state of Hawaii has been devastated by extensive wildfire activity that has scorched thousands of acres and destroyed nearly 300 structures in Maui County, forcing thousands to seek emergency shelter, injuring dozens, and killing at least 36 people in…