Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) has been awarded a $1.375 million federal grant to help hundreds of Chelsea Public Schools students prepare for and pursue postsecondary education and career opportunities. The five-year grant, running from October 2026 through September 2031,…
Month: October 2026
We supports protecting Monument Square
We support protecting Monument Square To the Editor, There has been a great deal of discussion about the proposed Monument Square Landmark District, and understandably, residents have questions about what designation would actually mean for the people who live there.…
Make the most of the long weekend
The arrival of the long holiday weekend means that the fall season is squarely upon us, the time of year that has special meaning for all of us in New England. With the weatherman (as of this writing) forecasting a…
Mayor’s Office of Human Services releases study on youth gambling in Charlestown
The Mayor’s Office of Human Services released findings of a three-phase research project examining how young people in Charlestown perceive and experience casino gambling and sports betting. Funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s Gambling Harm Mitigation Fund,…
BHCC celebrates third year of Liberty Mutual Insurance grant for DISH Food Pantry
Bunker Hill Community College’s (BHCC) is marking the third year of a $150,000 grant from Liberty Mutual Foundation supporting its DISH Food Pantry, which provides food and other essential resources to students and their families. Since opening in 2019, DISH…
Fall fitness adventures with dogs
While we may have a few warmer-weather days in the weeks ahead, now’s the time to think about outdoor activities with your dog in lower temperatures and humidity. Pull out your calendar and set aside dates for long walks and…
MBTA bus stop and bus lane camera enforcement program begins rollout
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced that a new Automated Camera Enforcement program began on October 1, 2026. As part of an educational period, the MBTA started issuing educational advisory notices to motor vehicles parked in bus stops…
The 2026 “Boston Blooms with Daffodils” bulb giveaway announced
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will distribute over 15,000 daffodil bulbs for planting on public ways citywide through the “Boston Blooms with Daffodils” beautification initiative started in 2011. Individuals, civic associations, faith-based organizations,…
DCR unveils 2026 interactive fall foliage map
Continuing its efforts to ensure Massachusetts residents and visitors get the most out of fall in New England, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced the return of its Interactive Fall Foliage Map, which has been updated for…
Wu officially launches the annual Legacy Business Award nominations
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the nomination period for the fifth annual Legacy Business Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, October 30, 2026. Residents are encouraged to nominate long standing businesses that have been located within the…