the team at the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is working hard to recruit lifeguards and pool and waterfront supervisors for the 2023 summer season. 

The MBTA issued its Spring 2023 Service Schedules, which take effect at varying times this month. The MBTA typically adjusts service schedules quarterly to reflect the levels of service being delivered.

For a full listing of all upcoming service changes, please visit mbta.com/servicechanges

• Effective March 12, minor departure time changes will take place on the Red, Blue, and Orange lines, and time between trains will be similar to their current frequency. There will be no changes in service to the Green or Mattapan lines. Upcoming subway service schedules are available on mbta.com/subway.
• Effective March 12, some bus routes will operate with more frequency, one route with less frequency, and some routes will undergo routing or departure time changes. If a route or bus stop is affected by these schedule changes, the MBTA advises riders to use Trip Planner to find the most up-to-date service options. Upcoming bus service schedules are available on each route’s individual webpage available on mbta.com/bus.
• Effective March 27, East Boston ferry service will resume for the season. Effective Memorial Day weekend, weekend service will also resume between Hingham, Hull, Logan Airport, and Long Wharf. Upcoming ferry service schedules are available on mbta.com/ferry.
• Upcoming spring 2023 schedules for the Commuter Rail will be available soon. There will be no changes in RIDE service.

The Massachusetts Health Council is having a "Mental Health Matters: Student Expression Contest"

The MBTA public engagement team would like to invite you and your communities to join our upcoming public meetings about the proposed Title VI policy changes. The complete list of proposed changes is available at mbta.com/draftpolicies. 

As you are aware, during the pandemic extra Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have been available each month to help families buy food (minimum of extra $95/month per household). Due to recent action by the federal government, these benefits are ending February 2023. This means that over 640,000 households in Massachusetts will receive their last extra federal SNAP payment next Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Help spread the word: join DTA’s Twitter Chat using hashtag #BoostYourSNAPMA Tuesday, February 28 at 2pm EST

Full tunnel closure will no longer occur May-September this year

Instead, full closure in 2023 July 5th-August 31st

Second full closure in 2024 July to August

The MBTA announced service changes for March on the Red, Mattapan, Orange, and Green Lines as well as the Haverhill and Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Lines.

Winter Customer Savings event in Everett on Tuesday, February 21st at the Everett Senior Center, 90 Chelsea Street.