Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Chief of Health and Human Services Marty Martinez, and the City of Boston today announced, effective Monday, March 1, Boston will move with the Commonwealth into Phase 3, Step 2 of the state’s reopening plan, with…
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The Lt. Quinn Scholarship applications are now available
By Kevin Kelly The Lt. Michael P. Quinn Scholarship was established in 1969 and over the past 52 years nearly $250,000 has been awarded to “Townie” high school graduates looking to pursue a college education. Applications to be considered the…
Constitution hosts First Space Force Transfer Ceremony
The first Space Force commissioning ceremony aboard USS Constitution occurred Feb. 4, formally transferring an Air Force captain into the Space Force. The Space Force is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips space forces in order to protect…
Stories from the Shipyard: US Mason
By Mike Manning – Chair, Friends of the Boston Harborwalk The USS Mason, an Evarts-class destroyer escort, was ordered by the US Navy in early 1943. Her keel was laid down on October 14. Mason was launched off Boston Navy…
Quinn Scholarship applications available, due on April 15
The Michael P. Quinn Scholarship applications are now available and due on April 15. All qualifying applicants are encouraged to apply by the deadline. The below requirements must be met, to apply for the 2021 Michael P Quinn Scholarship: •Must…
CNC Corner
The Charlestown Neighborhood Council will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday March 2 at 7pm. The agenda includes a presentation by the BPDA on development in Charlestown and an update on the open spaces around the Little Mystic Channel.…
Ambroz named as new Boys & Girls Club of Boston president
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGBC) has named David Ambroz its new Nicholas President and CEO. Succeeding Josh Kraft as the third executive to hold the position, and 15th professional leader in the organization’s 128-year history, Ambroz will lead…
Edwards Announces re-election bid
Councilor Lydia Edwards has announced she will be seeking re-election in the fall to the District One seat. “I’m humbly re-submitting my application for employment as city councilor to the residents of District One,” said Councilor Edwards. “Representing them for…
Consultants selected to to develop Boston’s Urban Forest Plan
Martin J. Walsh and Boston Parks and Recreation Commissioner Ryan Woods on Friday announced two consultants have been selected to develop Boston’s Urban Forest Plan. Boston landscape architecture firm Stoss Landscape Urbanism and forestry consultant Urban Canopy Works have been…
Walsh announces scholarships seeking to diversify Boston EMS
Building on a commitment to promote diversity and inclusion among the ranks of Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston EMS Chief James Hooley last Friday announced new paramedic certification scholarships for current EMS members. Coordinated…