(July 31, 2009 – East Boston, MA) The new Maverick
MBTA Blue Line station house is slated to open Sunday, August 9,
2009, returning the square back to pedestrians. Local businesses,
East Boston Chamber of Commerce, East Boston Main Streets, and
Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina wish to take this opportunity to
welcome residents, visitors, and commuters back to historic Maverick
Square – to dine, shop, and be entertained!
The Maverick Square Renaissance Party will be a celebration of the
ingenuity and resiliency of local small business owners, and the
modernization of one of Boston’s most storied neighborhood
districts. Join us for a week-long series of musical and variety
entertainment with local business promotions in and around Maverick
Square, beginning Monday, August 10, and ending Sunday, August 16.
(Note: City Councilor Sal LaMattina’s 21st Annual “Eastie Pride Day”
is taking place on Saturday, August 15, 4PM-8PM, at Piers Park on
Marginal Street, East Boston. Piers Park is easily accessible via
the Maverick MBTA Blue Line stop.)
Residents and visitors of all ages are invited to Maverick Square to
enjoy exclusive discounts, promotions, sidewalk sales, and more by
local merchants all week long! Catch musical and variety
entertainment (weather permitting) in Maverick Square, Monday
through Friday between 4pm-7pm, and other entertainment on Saturday
and Sunday throughout the day (schedule to be determined). Special
guests and other surprises will appear daily throughout the week!
For more information, including the latest entertainment schedules
and merchant promotions, please contact the East Boston Chamber at
617-569-5000, East Boston Main Streets at 617-561-1044, or visit
www.EastBostonChamber.com or www.EBMainStreets.com.
For Immediate Release:
East Boston Chamber of Commerce
296 Bennington Street
East Boston, MA 02128
Phone (617) 569-5000
Contact: John Dudley
