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Rescheduled to July 19!!! —- July 12, 2021: JPNA Summer Picnic
This just in from the Jeffries Point Neighoborhood Association:
JPNA 2021 Summer PicnicMonday, July 19th 6:30 pm
In lieu of our annual July potluck, we'll...
Rep. Madaro nominates Estrella-Luna for this year’s Commonwealth Heroine Award
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women recently announced the Virtual Celebration of the Commonwealth Heroine Class of 2021. The Commonwealth Heroines are...
BBJ: The Bremen and Orleans Project to add 426 units
The Boston Business Journal reports:
"In the past few years, much of East Boston’s new residential construction has taken advantage of skyline views across the...
Eastie Week begins July 11, 2021: Lots of fun in store!
Eastie Week is a celebration of the rich, vibrant, and resilient community of East Boston – its people, history, culture, music, and art. This...
Edwards names Patron as new chief of staff
East Boston News
BOSTON - Following last week’s announcement that Gabriela Coletta will be joining the New England Aquarium as their external relations manager, City...
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren endorses Ruthzee Louijeune for At-Large City Council
BOSTON, MA – On Monday, Ruthzee Louijeune, candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, announced that she had received the endorsement of U.S. Senator Elizabeth...
Suffolk University Mayoral Poll: Wu, Janey in the lead: Housing seen as No. 1...
Boston voters appear likely to make history by electing the city’s first-ever female mayor this fall, according to a Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll of...
Mayoral candidate Santiago releases housing platform focusing on affordability, homeownership, and renter protections
Santiago calls for City Hall to publicly finance affordable housing and for 25% of new development to be homeownership opportunities for families making less...
When Bobby Orr comes to Eastie, he visits A-7!
Hockey legend Bobby Orr recently visited Station A-7 in East Boston.
The guys and gals on duty were one lucky group. So many of...
Gabriela Coletta, Chief of Staff for Councilor Edwards, joins New England Aquarium as External...
Statement from City Councilor Lydia Edwards 6/22
COUNCILOR EDWARDS CELEBRATES CHIEF OF STAFF GABRIELA COLETTA’S NEW POSITION WITH NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM
BOSTON - After nearly four...
Fearing evictions, local families protest proposed development at 160 Gove Street
City Life/Vida Urbana led the Friday, June 18, 2021 vigil in East Boston
On Friday, June 18th, Central American immigrant families held a vigil in...
New Happy Valley Flagship Introduces Premium Cannabis to East Boston
New Happy Valley Flagship Introduces Premium Cannabis to Boston
Opening June 24th, East Boston Location Sets New Standard for Adult-Use Cannabis Retail In MA
BOSTON, MA...
Lydia Edwards: Celebrating the establishment of the East Boston Housing Stabilization Trust, the first...
by Lydia Edwards
This is a good day and celebratory moment for my neighbors in East Boston. The Boston City Council created the East Boston...
Zumix receives ‘No Strings Attached’ Donations from MacKenzie Scott of Amazon fortune
From WBUR's report:
"'The East Boston youth music center Zumix received a grant of $1 million — an unexpected windfall that amounts to more than...
BBJ: After merger, Rockland Trust to close EBSB branches; none slated for closure in...
According to the Boston Business Journal, Rockland Trust plans to close several East Boston Savings Bank branches. Greg Ryan reports:
"Rockland Trust plans to...
