Mar 19, 2026
Neponset River Spring Cleanup Returns April 25th — Volunteers Needed Across 8 Communities

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Mar 5, 2026
German Centre, a leader in nonprofit senior care in Greater Boston, announces the appointment of Adam Ernst as its Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Ernst will oversee German Centre’s comprehensive continuum of care, including post-acute and long-term skilled nursing, dementia and memory care, assisted living, and an adult day health program. German Centre is an affiliate of Legacy Lifecare, a network of mission-driven nonprofit organizations.
Mar 5, 2026
Boston Public Health Commission to speak at next WRCIA meeting March 10 regarding important health, environmental and free home inspection initiatives offered by the city.
Feb 26, 2026
Fund provides help to those who need it most
By Richard Heath · Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
Commemorative event to recognize the British evacuation of Boston in 1776
Feb 19, 2026
The Council, through an order offered by Councilor Murphy and co-sponsored by Councilors Flynn and FitzGerald, has proclaimed March 2026 as Irish-American Heritage Month.
Feb 5, 2026
New Brook Farm, Inc. will host a screening of the inspirational film “The Biggest Little Farm” to gather support for efforts to reintroduce active agriculture at the Brook Farm Historic Site in West Roxbury. The film will be shown Tuesday, February 10, at 7:00 p.m. at the Stratford Street United Church, 77 Stratford Street in West Roxbury. Admission is free; no RSVP is required.
Jan 29, 2026
As 2026 takes course, our nation begins preparing to honor a milestone unlike any other: the 250th anniversary of American independence. For most places, this is a moment of reflection. For Boston, it is something far more personal, and far more demanding.
Jan 22, 2026
Rose’s Bounty, West Roxbury’s Food Pantry, distributed over 1,000,000 lbs. of food in 2025! This represents a 29% increase from 2024 and a doubling of the 2020 amount. The uncertainty over SNAP benefits drove an increase in the latter part of the year. (1,000,000 pounds of food equates to 820,000 meals.)
Jan 15, 2026
The City of Boston announced it has received a $400,000 climate resilience grant to develop restoration plans for Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center wetland and a portion of the state-owned Canterbury Brook flowing through the Boston Nature Center and an adjacent parcel. Restoring a healthy stream-wetland complex at the Boston Nature Center would create additional stormwater storage capacity, helping lessen flood risk within the watershed.
Jan 15, 2026
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Jan 8, 2026
The next monthly meeting of the West Roxbury Civic and Improvement Association will be this Tuesday, January 13 at the St Stephen Church at 5160 Washington Street beginning at 7:00 PM.
Jan 8, 2026
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is informing residents that flu has been associated with the deaths of two children under two years of age in Boston. These are the first reported flu deaths in children in Boston since 2013. One death was referenced in yesterday’s press release from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the second was confirmed overnight, bringing the state total to four pediatric flu-related deaths. As Boston continues to experience a surge in flu cases, BPHC is urging residents to get vaccinated and take preventative measures to protect against severe illness.
Jan 8, 2026
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a new four-year contract has been ratified by the membership of Boston Firefighters IAFF Local 718, the union representing nearly the entirety of the Boston Fire Department or approximately 1,500 members. This contract bolsters quality of life for firefighters and strengthens operations to ensure the best public safety for the residents of Boston. The ratification vote took place on December 22, 2025. This is the second contract reached between the City of Boston and Local 718 under the leadership of Mayor Wu.
Jan 1, 2026
Jan 1, 2026
Featuring violinist Thomas Cooper
Jan 1, 2026
Dec 25, 2025
Dec 25, 2025
For those who navigate these areas this holiday season; owners, staff, and customers:
Dec 25, 2025
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Dec 11, 2025
Jim Hennigan to receive Al MacLeod Outstanding Volunteer Award at Annual Holiday Luncheon on December 5
Dec 4, 2025
The Postal Service is reaching out to communities throughout the region to raise public awareness of the importance of keeping walkways, sidewalks, and approaches to mailboxes clear from snow and ice so letter carriers can provide safe and timely mail delivery.