The 23rd annual Ancient Fishweir Project has returned this month to Boston Common, again paying tribute to a time when Native Americans once lived off this land. The fishweir, which is currently installed near the Charles Street entrance to the…
Letter to the Editor
THANK YOU TO CASA VOLUNTEERS Dear Editor, May is National Foster Care Month. For Boston CASA and the Eastie community, it is also a call to action. Only about 20% of eligible youth in Suffolk and Middlesex Counties currently have…
Fourth annual North End Pride Celebration set for June 3
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata is hosting the 4th Annual North End Pride Celebration on Wednesday, June 3rd at 5:00 PM at the North End Library. “We’ve spent the past four years creating beautiful memories, building traditions, fostering community,…
High speed e-bikes must be
A bill proposed by Gov. Maura Healey, known as the Ride Safe Act, that would require an annual registration, liability insurance, and an official Massachusetts license plate for electric “bicycles” that are capable of exceeding 30 m.p.h. is long…
YGB names Sonia Chang-Diaz to first-ever Chief External Affairs Officer role, to lead next phase of impact and influence
YMCA of Greater Boston (YGB) President and CEO David Shapiro has announced the appointment of Sonia Chang-Díaz as Chief External Affairs Officer, a newly created senior leadership position that reflects the organization’s evolving role and breadth of impact in meeting…
Fenway Forward receives new state funding for Beacon Hill project
Gov. Maura Healey joined other elected officials and stakeholders Friday, May 22, on site at 27/29 Hancock St. on Beacon Hill to announce new state funding for an affordable-home ownership project spearheaded by Fenway Forward. “Today is about supporting first-time…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages visitors to make water safety a priority this summer
As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to make water safety part of every outdoor adventure. USACE manages more than 400 lake and river projects nationwide…
Kumiko Panel Workshop held in Boston
On the third Thursday of each month, Makers Gallery Boston, located in the South End, holds one of the few Kumiko Panel workshops in the area. Kumiko is a centuries-old Japanese woodworking technique that requires no nails or adhesives to…
Beloved Flemish tapestry returns to Nichols House Museum after 10-month conservation process
The Nichols House Museum’s beloved Flemish Tapestry that has taken pride of place in the parlor of the townhouse since the museum opened to the public in the 1960s, has recently taken a remarkable journey. The tapestry was purchased by…
Massport announces new aviation leadership appointments
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board of Directors today approved the appointment of Sharon Williams as Executive Director of Aviation and David Ishihara as Deputy Executive Director of Aviation, effective July 1, 2026. Williams and Ishihara will succeed longtime aviation…
New weekday Harbor Loop Ferry service set to begin June 29
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced the launch of the new F10 “Harbor Loop” ferry route, beginning Monday, June 29, 2026. The new route will provide year-round weekday service connecting Lovejoy Wharf (North Station), Central Wharf (Aquarium), Seaport,…
News Briefs 5-28-26
SoWa Artists Guild concludes its May programs The final SoWa Sunday of the month takes place on May 31 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 450 Harrison Ave. This event is free and open to the public. SoWa Artists…