By Dan Murphy In his latest reelection bid, Rep. Jay Livingstone has now garnered the support of Gov. Maura Healey, among other key endorsements. “Jay Livingstone has been a tireless advocate Boston and our entire Commonwealth as a partner in…
Month: August 2024
Wu announces grants available to support community-based sports organizations
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and the Human Services Cabinet today announced applications are now open for the Community Sports Grant, a grant program totaling $300,000 to support volunteer-led youth sports organizations that provide high-quality, engaging athletics programming…
Ramler Park Turns 20
By Dan Murphy A favorite destination in the Fenway for those in the know, Ramler Park celebrates its 20th annual anniversary this month. Located at 130 Peterborough St., the one-half acre Dorothy & David Ramler Park sits behind a decorative…
Bikes Not Bombs hosts 37th annual Bike-A-Thon
On September 8, Bikes Not Bombs will hold its 37th annual Bike-A-Thon, a community fundraiser to promote environmental sustainability and social justice. The Bike-A-Thon, the organization’s largest fundraiser, is a social change benefit ride offering five route options: 10, 35,…
Construction Update
The Construction Look-Ahead through August 31, for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work • Pier 1 West columns formwork, V-arm, and rebar • Architectural trellis installation • City Square sidewalk • City Square utilities road crossing…
Bay Staters Warned to Brace for Rodent Surge following Heatwaves, Expert Says
By Smith’s Pest Management Bay Staters have had to grapple with heatwaves this summer, and while these extreme weather patterns have obvious consequences, such as water shortages and increased wildfire risk, there’s another, less visible threat lurking in the shadows:…
Thank You, Attorney General Campbell
We’d like to express our congratulations, and thanks, to Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell for her efforts in securing the recent landmark $600 million settlement with the major tobacco product companies. In addition to the $600 payment this year, the…
A Great Summer for the Garden
Thanks to our mild winter, this past spring season was the most glorious in many years in our area. The early profusion of daffodils and tulips was followed by a gorgeous display of flowering crabapple trees, magnolias, and dogwoods, as…
Kennedy Avery Bids Farewell to District 8 (and Boston)
By Dan Murphy Kennedy Avery, who will step down from her role as chief of staff for City Councilor Sharon Durkan at the end of the month, first arrived at the District 8 office in January 2021 as a temp,…
Livingstone Ponders Unfinished Business amid Reelection Bid
By Dan Murphy As he looks towards another reelection bid this fall, Rep. Jay Livingstone can’t help but reflect on what he still needs to accomplish in office. One of his “biggest disappointments,” he said, was that H.3372, ‘An act…