Councilor Edwards files “Digital Democracy” package
(BOSTON, March 15, 2021) - Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards has filed a pair of measures aimed at making city government more transparent, accessible, and modern. The first is an ordinance filed with Councilor...
Historical Document: The 1966 legislation that expanded Massport and Logan Airport
Strangely it was tucked in a provision dealing with mental health.
Salesians remember Savio alum John DeMille, beloved classmate and DJ; R.I.P.
John graduated from St. Dominic Savio HS in 1977, where he’d been nicknamed “Cecil” (as in Cecil B. DeMille) from his 1st days as a freshman. He embraced the name and, in fact, turned...
News Round-up: March 12, 2021
Salesian remember beloved Savio Alum, John "Cecil" DeMille. From the Eastern Front Blog
New East Boston condo development touts leadership that’s all women and/or LGBTQ Boston.com
Teen killed in violent East Boston crash honored in vigil Boston...
DA identifies teen killed in violent East Boston crash that left juvenile injured
Channel 7 has the details: "An 18-year-old was killed and a girl was injured in a violent crash that split a car in half, shut down part of Route 1A, and knocked out power...
R.I.P. Edith DeAngelis, tireless East Boston advocate for open space and preservation
Edith DeAngelis, who spent a lifetime advocating and fighting for open space in East Boston, among other endeavors, has passed away. DeAngelis, who lived on Meridian Street, served the community in so many capacities...
Letter to the Editor: East Boston Neighborhood Health Center vaccine clinic deserves much praise
Dear Editor,
The East Boston Health Center has been an important part of our community for many years. As a patient and speaking on behalf of my parents I give praise to the Center for...
Universal Hub: Apartment building with artist live/work studios approved for Bremen Street
Universal Hub: "The Zoning Board of Appeal today approved a 126-unit apartment building at 282-302 Bremen St., at Brooks Street, that will include 13 live/work studios for artists and 5 three-bedroom apartments aimed at...
Zoom into the 150th year of the East Boston Branch of the Public Library...
March 22, 2021 marks the 150th anniversary of the East Boston Branch, the first municipally funded branch library in the United States.
Join us as we explore the history and importance of library service in...
During Women’s History Month, City of Boston recognizes the work of Mary Ellen Welch
From cityofboston.gov
"Throughout the month of March, Women’s History Month, the Parks Department will highlight the contributions that various women have made to the Parks system in the City of Boston. From parks and playgrounds...
About those basement apartments
Boston.com has a very good story about the mixed signals Boston is sending on the desire for basement apartments. As always, it's a debate about density. Read more at Boston.com.
From the Flats: Editorial commentary and news briefs
"From the Flats" is a new feature on EastBoston.com covering various news items. Submit your ideas to editor@eastboston.com
Leave no voter behindOne of the advantages of holding nonpartisan elections is that candidates must reach out...
What’s happening at the East Boston Library: Events
Read what's new at the Library this month.
Edwards to propose condo conversion ordinance to City Council
City and Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards to Pass Revamped Condo Conversion Laws to Protect Tenants
WHAT: As Chair of the Boston City Council’s Committee on Government Operations, Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards will recommend...