Freedberg: Meeting up with the District 1 candidates
Two candidates vie to be District One’s next city councilor.
by MIKE FREEDBERG
SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
A long-time East Boston activist doesn’t like that there’s only two...
City Council candidates tackle East Boston’s biggest issues
By ELENA EBERWEIN
SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
As East Boston faces urgent issues such as the lack of affordable housing, equity in education, and climate change, the...
Rockland Trust Launches its 5th Annual Small Business, Big Dreams Contest
The grand prize winner will take home $20,000, and all finalists will receive personalized consultation from business banking officers
Hanover, MA – March 1, 2022...
GoFundMe campaign set up for Maverick Street fire victims
More information here.
RIP Rosemarie Sansone, former Boston City Councilor and trailblazing political figure...
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...
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...
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...
BOSTON - Gabriela Coletta, candidate for Boston City Councilor District One, announced the endorsement of her former boss, First Suffolk & Middlesex State Senator...
