News across Greater Boston
OP-ED: Watertown Group Organized Stand Up to Starbucks Campaign, Advocating for Re-Use & Refill and Skip the Stuff
The following piece was provided by Eileen Ryan, a Watertown resident and member of Beyond Plastics Greater Boston: On Thursday, Sept. 24th, 18 members and friends of Beyond Plastics Greater Boston and one pug, participated in a standout in front of the Starbucks at 75 Mt. Auburn…
City of Salem to hold flag raising ceremony in honor of Italian Heritage Month
Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem invite you to join in the Italian Heritage Month Flag Raising Ceremony this coming Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00am, at Riley Plaza (1 Margin Street, Salem).
Cambridge Day
Published September 26Hult student helps organize earthquake relief for her family’s hometown
Natalie Ramirez has helped send nearly a ton of supplies to Balboa, Colombia, where an Aug. 10 temblor damaged more than 600 homes
YOUR VIEW: First Parish Plymouth welcomes Rev. Rumni Saha
First Parish in Plymouth (FPP) Unitarian Universalist, welcomes the Reverend Rumni Saha as its new minister. Rev. Rumni describes herself as “A proud Hindu, a faithful Unitarian Universalist and an ardent humanist dedicated to nurturing communities of compassion, curiosity and…
Rhythm & Strings Event Raising Money for 2 Local Food Pantries
A local high school student will be hosting an afternoon of music and dance to raise money for food pantries in Watertown and Belmont. See details provided by the organizer, below. Let’s gather for some rhythm and listen to some music for a good cause!! Umasrija, a junior at…
Stay Strong, Stay Steady: Chelsea Senior Center Offers Many Ways to Prevent Falls
September is Falls Prevention Month, an opportunity to remind older adults, their families, and caregivers that falls are not an inevitable part of aging. In fact, there are practical steps people can take to reduce their risk. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) emphasizes a…
NEW DATE: Watertown Community Gardens Celebrates 15 Years with Life-Friendly Garden Tour & Birthday Bash
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Community Gardens (The story was updated on Sept. 25 at 11:55 a.m.): The weather forecast for this Sunday is somewhere between cold and wet and nasty to all-out nor’easter. The Life-Friendly Garden Tour and 15th Birthday Bash…
Safe Energy Groups Oppose New England Governors’ Pro-Nuclear Summit in Lowell, MA, September 30
Source: Clamshell Alliance Safe energy and anti-nuclear activists are bringing the dangers of a nuclear... The post Safe Energy Groups Oppose New England Governors’ Pro-Nuclear Summit in Lowell, MA, September 30 first appeared on Amherst Indy .
Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) 2.0 Community Liason
We're in search for community liaisons who want to advocate for Braintree's climate needs!
Methuen and YWCA Announce New Women's Empowerment Facility
The City of Methuen and YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts will open a new Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services office at 5 Wallace St., transforming a former alleged human trafficking site into a resource for survivors.
Hunger Action Day: local organizations urging residents to donate and volunteer
Across the country, September is recognized as “Hunger Action Month,” where communities come together to raise awareness and take action to fight food insecurity. Local organizations and town programs are working to support an estimated 20 percent of Arlington households (roughly…
Townwide Beautify Londonderry Clean-Up
Help keep Londonderry clean and beautiful by joining Beautify Londonderry for a townwide community clean-up.