The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), through its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Yard Sign Design Contest. The annual contest raises awareness for transportation-related themes that help support school safety…
Month: January 2026
City Offering Free Winter Fitness Series
Special to the Times The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2026 Boston Parks Winter Fitness Series, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The series will offer free…
Boston City Council Welcomes Councilor Miniard Culpepper
Special to the Times The Boston City Council welcomed Councilor Miniard Culpepper, who began his first term representing District 7 on January 5, following a recent inauguration ceremony. Councilor Culpepper represents the neighborhood of Roxbury and sections of Dorchester, Fenway,…
The Museum of African American History Marks a Century of Black History Commemorations throughout the Month of February
Special to the Times In 2026, Black History Week will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The observance was expanded into a monthlong celebration in 1970, reflecting the growing recognition of the importance of Black history and culture. To honor this historic milestone,…
MCCA Board Appoints John Barros Interim Executive Director
Special to the Times The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint John Barros as Interim Executive Director of the Authority, with a start date of January 14, 2026. Barros brings more than 25…
MBTA to Operate two Patriots Trains from Boston on Sunday, January 18
The MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis), the MBTA’s operations and maintenance partner for Commuter Rail, announced today that two trains will operate from Boston to Gillette Stadium for the Patriots playoff game on Sunday. Additionally, a third train will…
Significant Drought Conditions Declared in Central and Northeast Regions
Drought conditions worsen in the Southeast Region, Nantucket County and Millers Basin, while conditions have improved in Dukes County Special to the Times Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper has declared the Central and Northeast Regions have worsened…
Wu Appoints Lydia Torres and Franklin Peralta, and Reappoints Stephen Alkins to Boston School Committee
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced three new appointments to the Boston School Committee, Lydia Torres, Franklin Peralta, and Dr. Stephen Alkins. Torres and Peralta will begin their first terms, and Dr. Alkins will begin his second…
Officials Announce over $300,000 in Swim Safe Grants to Expand Free Swim Lessons for Youth
Special to the Times The City of Boston’s Office of Human Services and Boston Centers for Youth & Families announced the award of Swim Safe grants totaling $314,118 to 15 Boston-based nonprofit organizations to expand access to free beginner swim…
Motor Mart Garage Reportedly going back on the Market
By Dan Murphy The owner of Motor Mart Garage has apparently scrapped its ambitious redevelopment plans and is now reportedly poised to put the property on the market this winter. The CIM Group, owner of the century-old garage since 2016,…