Monthly Archives: February 2022
RIP Rosemarie Sansone, former Boston City Councilor and trailblazing political figure who shaped city...
Former Boston City Councilor Rosemarie Sansone who reshaped city government and promoted the city's downtown district has died at the age of 77. Sansone...
Mayor Wu recommends Community Preservation Act funding for 52 projects worth more than $27...
Mayor Wu recommends Community Preservation Act funding for 52 projects including three in East Boston totaling more than $27 million
Citywide this includes $14.6 million...
Eastie Native to be Honored at Illustrators of the Future Awards Event in Hollywood
East Boston, Massachusetts native, Jim Zaccaria, will be in Hollywood to be honored as a winner in the Illustrators of the Future Contest at...
Robare: To address the city’s housing crisis, let’s talk upzoning!
by MATT ROBARE
SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
In January 2021, the Massachusetts legislature passed and the Governor signed a law requiring that MBTA communities create a...
Francena’s “Recipes My Nanna Taught Me”
Dedicated to my Nonna who inspired me to cook.
When I was a little girl I remember visiting my Nonna's house on cold winter days....
Freedberg: Can Boston’s Public Schools ever be fixed?
by MIKE FREEDBERG
SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
Two weeks ago, the public got to see next year’s proposed school department budget.
It’s a big number – approximately 40...
“Perverso” MS-13 butcher is going to the Big House for life
MS-13 Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for RICO Conspiracy and Brutal Murder of Two TeenagersDefendant misled immigration court resulting in his release shortly...
Rockland Trust launches its Annual Scholarship Program
Hanover, MA – February 15, 2022 – Today, Rockland Trust announced the launch of its 2022 Scholarship Program for students who are enrolling in...
NOAH receives City of Boston Clean Air Grant
This grant will support a community-based initiative to raise awareness about air pollution and improve air quality at community hubs.
(Boston, MA; February 11, 2021)...
Feb. 16: Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Agenda
The JPNA P&Z Meeting will be held ONLINE via ZOOM. The registration link is provided in the meeting notice below. If you have any...
State Senator Lydia Edwards endorses Gabriela Coletta for District 1 City Council; Throws backing...
BOSTON - Gabriela Coletta, candidate for Boston City Councilor District One, announced the endorsement of her former boss, First Suffolk & Middlesex State Senator...
It’s official! Greg Wilmot appointed EBNHC’s president and CEO!
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Appoints Greg Wilmot as President and Chief Executive Officer
5-7 minutes
Boston, MA (February 8, 2022) – East Boston Neighborhood Health...
East Boston’s Maria Vasco chosen as speaker at BU entrepreneurs conference
Vasco, founder of Uvida Shop in East Boston and the North End, chosen to speak and inspire at conference for college students and recent...
BMRB: Boston ends FY21 with $15.3m surplus
Despite the challenging year and financial uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Boston ended FY21 with an operating surplus of $15.3M. Property taxes remained...
Feb. 8: East Boston Ward 1 Republicans put out the call for state convention...
2022 Massachusetts Republican Convention
The 2022 Massachusetts Republican Party Convention will be held in Springfield Saturday, May 21. The Boston Ward 1 Republican Committee encourages...
