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Candidates for State Senate weigh in on Boncore announcement
Photo courtesy lydiaedwards.org
Statement by Boston City Councilor (District 1) and candidate for State Senate Lydia Edwards:
"I have been proud to call Senator Boncore a...
It’s official: Sen. Boncore to step down next week to take MassBio post
MassBio Announces Joint Leadership Team with Joe Boncore selected as CEO
Kendalle Burlin O’Connell will continue serving as President and COO
Cambridge, MA – September 1,...
Reaching out to help our Afghan allies; Authorities and NGOs seek help to begin...
A MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEW ENGLAND
The International Institute of New England (IINE) is preparing to resettle 150 Afghan evacuees in Eastern...
JPNA to meet virtually September 13, 2021
Monday, September 13th, 20217:00 - 8:30 pmZoom Video Conference
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING.
In order to speak aloud as an...
Andrea Campbell campaign releases new ad highlighting leadership on housing affordability
Andrea Campbell campaign releases new ad highlighting leadership on housing affordability
BOSTON - Today, Andrea Campbell’s campaign announced it will soon air its second TV...
East Boston Savings Bank declares $0.10 quarterly dividend
BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meridian Bancorp, Inc. (EBSB) (the “Company” or “Meridian”) (NASDAQ: EBSB), the holding company for East Boston Savings...
East Boston residents to participate in Boston Marathon- Jimmy Fund Walk
East Boston residents to participate in Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk: Your Way presented by Hyundai
Patricia Grifoni and Donny Grifoni will “Walk Your Way”...
Ward 1 Democrats Endorse Michelle Wu for Mayor
Boston, MA— The Boston Ward 1 (East Boston) Democratic Committee has endorsed Michelle Wu for mayor. Wu, who has also been endorsed by Councilor...
Emerson Poll: The mayor’s race is getting tighter, especially for the second spot
From Emerson Polling:
"With less than three weeks to go until the preliminary mayoral election, the latest Emerson College/7News poll shows a tight race...
Republican Ward Committee to host meet and greet for at-large city council candidate Donnie...
Mr. Palmer is Number 15 on the September 14, 2021 At-Large City Council ballot.
Mayor Janey calls for withdrawal of downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan
EAST BOSTON NEWS
City to tackle urgent environmental and equity concerns with new approach to waterfront development
BOSTON - Thursday, August 26, 2021 - Mayor Kim...
State’s unemployment rate remains at 4.9 percent
Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for July
BOSTON, MA – The state’s July total unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.9 percent, the Executive Office of...
U.S. Census: Massachusetts population reaches 7 million residents
The Eastern part of Massachusetts saw the greatest increase in population over the past decade
According to the U.S. Census's Diversity index Suffolk County has...
Councilors Wu and Edwards call for pedestrian safety improvements at dangerous East Boston intersection
EAST BOSTON NEWS
Boston, MA— City Councilor Michelle Wu and Lydia Edwards today joined pedestrian safety advocates and residents to call attention to needed safety...
Making it official, Lydia Edwards declares candidacy for State Senate (with updates)
EAST BOSTON NEWS
Both the Boston Herald and the Boston Globe are reporting that District 1 city councilor Lydia Edwards will run for Suffolk and...