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# EastBoston.com

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- [Latest News](https://eastboston.com/mayor-walsh-boston-ems-celebrate-new-emt-graduates-at-east-boston-ceremony/)
- [City moves ahead with 9 Chelsea Street project slated for 120 units](https://eastboston.com/city-moves-ahead-with-9-chelsea-street-project-slated-for-120-units/) - BPDA approves project that completed two public meetings earlier in the process; site of the former Rapino Funeral Home. Development long in the waiting. The Boston Planning & Development Agency has approved a six-story, 120-unit mixed-use development at 9 Chelsea Street, a long-vacant property at the edge of Maverick Square in East Boston. The BPDA
- [East Boston's Elijah Garcia continues to make his mark on the national boxing stage](https://eastboston.com/east-bostons-elijah-garcia-continues-to-make-his-mark-on-the-national-boxing-stage/) - East Boston's Elijah earned a major victory over the nation’s No. 6-ranked boxer and is now preparing for two major USA Boxing national tournaments.
- [160 McClellan Highway project notification form filed with BPDA](https://eastboston.com/160-mcclellan-highway-project-notification-form-filed-with-bpda/) - Comment End Date Tuesday, August 18, 2026 A Project Notification Form (PNF) has been filed with the Planning Department for the 160 McClellan Highway project, located at 160 William F. McClellan Highway in East Boston. The Project Notification Form (PNF) was submitted by Horizon/McClellan LLC & CV 580 Chelsea LLC (the "Proponent") on Thursday, July
- [From the archives: A tribute to John White: A great man no longer walks among us](https://eastboston.com/rip-john-white-a-great-man-no-longer-walks-among-us/) - by FRANK CONTE A great man no longer walks among us. John White passed away last week at the age of 87 after a long illness at his daughter’s home in Syracuse, New York. For decades, John White was the executive director of the East Boston Area Planning Action Council, the place we all went
- [From the archives: Approaching its 30th anniversary, Boston Bel Canto Opera makes it mark as founder moves forward](https://eastboston.com/approaching-its-30th-anniversary-boston-bel-canto-opera-makes-it-mark-as-founder-moves-forward/) - by Frank Conte In 1993, Bradley Pennington, already an accomplished musician and teacher, formed the Boston Bel Canto Opera making it a much-welcomed addition to Greater Boston’s cultural arts community. Its aim — then and now -- is to bring the absolute finest in operatic performances to its audiences. Most of the performances over recent
- [From the archives: Sal Baglio's Uncanny Masterpiece: Music for Abandoned Amusement Parks is a Tour de Force of Music and Storytelling](https://eastboston.com/sal-baglios-uncanny-masterpiece/) - Review by Frank Conte Since he began writing songs at the age of 12 in his Paris Street flat in East Boston, Sal Baglio channeled the many places of wonder around him, whether they be the long-gone Central Music shop, where he awaited the latest record release from his musical heroes; or the Sacred Heart
- [1994 Part 2: Life on the Blue Line](https://eastboston.com/1994-part-2-life-on-the-blue-line/) - by CHARLES GIULIANO SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM From the roof deck of our three-decker in working-class East Boston, we had a million-dollar view of the harbor and Boston skyline. The search for affordable housing in 1994 that resulted in the purchase of a home on Webster Street was filled with trepidation and risk taking. The house
- [From the archives: Charles Giuliano: East Boston in 1994, a Memoir](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-in-1994/) - The transition in winter-spring 1994 from People’s Republic of Cambridge to East Boston, then on the cusp of change, was a harrowing leap of faith. When Peter Modica showed me a property at 82 Webster Street, inside and out, it was derelict. The three-decker had been abandoned for years. The long and narrow, vast back
- [Maverick Landing Community Services launches Grab & Go produce market, expanding affordable fresh food access across East Boston](https://eastboston.com/maverick-landing-community-services-launches-grab-go-produce-market-expanding-affordable-fresh-food-access-across-east-boston/) - EAST BOSTON, MA — Maverick Landing Community Services (MLCS) officially celebrated the opening of its new Grab & Go Produce Market on July 23, Thursday bringing together more than 70 residents, elected officials, community partners, funders, and volunteers to mark a major milestone in expanding affordable fresh food access and economic opportunity for East Boston families.
- [Mayor Michelle Wu, US Army Corps of Engineers release draft plan to protect against sea-level rise](https://eastboston.com/mayor-michelle-wu-us-army-corps-of-engineers-release-draft-plan-to-protect-against-sea-level-rise/) - City: Coastal infrastructure projects would help protect the over 40% of Boston residents at risk of flooding and prevent over $40 billion in economic loss by end of century Today Mayor Michelle Wu announced the release of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) draft Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, a once-in-a-generation study
- [AWG announces August exhibition:  We Find Ourselves in Shape of Home, Victoria “thirteenvic” DelValle](https://eastboston.com/awg-announces-august-exhibition-we-find-ourselves-in-shape-of-home-victoria-thirteenvic-delvalle/) - August 1 - August 29, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday, August 1, 4-7pm Third Thursday Reception and Artist Talk: August 20, 6-9pm (EAST BOSTON- July 21, 2026) Atlantic Works Gallery is pleased to present “We Find Ourselves in Shape of Home”, on view August 1 through August 29, 2026. This exhibit will showcase East Boston artist, Victoria “thirteenvic”
- [NeighborHealth Appoints Maria Coppenrath as Chief Financial Officer](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-appoints-maria-coppenrath-as-chief-financial-officer/) - Finance strategy leader with deep Massachusetts community health expertise to join NeighborHealth REVERE, Mass. (July 21, 2026) -- NeighborHealth today announced the appointment of Maria Coppenrath, CPA, as the organization’s new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 20, 2026. With more than 30 years of healthcare finance experience – including over 15 years
- [Sal Baglio's new record is now out!](https://eastboston.com/sal-baglios-new-record-is-coming-out-in-july/) - Update: The Amplifier Heads stir up a rock and roll frenzy through a ‘Super 8’ lens: Sal Baglio delivers a nostalgic ode to garage rock and power-pop on a new album out on CD and digital via Rum Bar Records as of today, Friday, July 17 BOSTON, Mass. [June 10, 2026] -- Sal Baglio of
- [Gina Fiandaca: Appreciating John Vitagliano, who always believed in people](https://eastboston.com/gina-fiandaca-appreciating-john-vitagliano-who-always-believed-in-people/) - Editor's Note: Throughout his life and his various positions as a public servant, John Vitagliano was a true community advocate. From his days as a community activist fighting the expansion of Logan Airport to his post as a member of the Massport Board of directors shaping public policy from the inside, John placed the interests
- [East Boston students awarded Massport Memorial Scholarships](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-students-awarded-massport-memorial-scholarships/) - Awards Will Help Two Local Students Attend College EAST BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) last week announced the recipients of the annual scholarships honoring the memory of longtime employees Deborah Hadden Gray and Donna Rauseo. The 2026 scholarships were awarded to East Boston residents Anh Nguyen and Lela Lahyani. “We’re excited to award two
- [East Boston Farmers Market opens](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-farmers-market-opens/) - (EAST BOSTON, MA - July 8, 2026) The East Boston Farmers Market opened its 2026 season today in Central Square. The market is open every Wednesday through October from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. July through October (in October the market closes at 6:00 p.m.) Sponsored by NeighborHealth and the City of Boston's Food Justice
- [Latinos for Education Honors Excel Academy Charter School Dean of Curriculum & Instruction at Annual Award Ceremony](https://eastboston.com/latinos-for-education-honors-excel-academy-charter-school-dean-of-curriculum-instruction-at-annual-award-ceremony/) - Kiara Martinez was nominated by State Representative Adrian Madaro and recognized by State Senator Lydia Edwards Boston, MA – July 8, 2026 – Latinos for Education hosted its fifth annual Latino Educators Shine Awards at the MCLE Conference Center last month, honoring Kiara Martinez, Dean of Curriculum & Instruction at Excel Academy Charter School. This
- [An EastBoston.com tradition: JFK reading the Declaration of Independence](https://eastboston.com/an-eastboston-com-tradition-jfk-reading-the-declaration-of-independence-2/) - Quick link here.
- [The Tall Ships are coming!](https://eastboston.com/the-tall-ships-are-coming/) - Massport is providing viewing opportunities for Sail Boston 2026. More details here.
- [ZUMIX Announces 2026 Summer Concert Series](https://eastboston.com/zumix-announces-2026-summer-concert-series/) - East Boston nonprofit celebrates its 35th anniversary with live local music and community events ( East Boston, MA, July 2, 2026) – ZUMIX, a local nonprofit providing creative opportunities for young people through music and technology, will kick off its annual Summer Concert Series on Sunday, July 12, in Piers Park. The first concert coincides
- [Sign up now for the Greenway Bocce tournament, July 12](https://eastboston.com/sign-up-now-for-the-greenway-bocce-tournament-july-12/) - Join the Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch GreenwayEast Boston's 1st Annual Greenway Bocce Tournament! Pre-registration required!Teams of 2 – All levels welcome!Registration includes Tournament entry,T-shirt & Refreshments$20/person$30/team Registration Form available atwww.maryellenwelchgreenway.org/events Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 10 a.m.Bremen Street Park near the Airport MBTA Station
- [NeighborHealth convenes statewide leaders to advance maternal health equity across Massachusetts](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-convenes-statewide-leaders-to-advance-maternal-health-equity-across-massachusetts/) - Elected officials, clinicians, and community advocates gathered at the Massachusetts State House to highlight solutions to improve outcomes for families across the Commonwealth BOSTON, MA (June 25, 2026) – NeighborHealth brought together elected officials, clinicians, maternal health advocates, and community leaders at the Massachusetts State House on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, for “Community Maternal Health:
- [Scenes from the Columbia v. Portugal watch party at East Boston Stadium](https://eastboston.com/scenes-from-the-columbia-v-portugal-watch-party-at-east-boston-stadium/) - (EAST BOSTON, June 28, 2026) A near capacity crowd took their seats at East Boston Memorial Stadium to watch a competitive game World Cup match between Columbia and Portugal. The game ended in a tie, 0-0, but the enthusiasm was off the charts. A few brave souls, Portugal fans, mingled with a huge cascade of
- [NeighborHealth's Get Movin' run a success as hundreds of runners and walkers promote health and wellness](https://eastboston.com/neigborhealths-get-movin-run-a-success-as-hundreds-of-runners-promote-health-and-wellness/) - On Saturday, June 6, NeighborHealth held its 14th Annual Let’s Get Movin’ New Balance Foundation 5K for Fitness at Memorial Park in East Boston. The event drew more than 600 participants from across Greater Boston by one estimate and featured a 5K run/walk, a community health resource fair, healthy living activities, and an awards ceremony
- [Senator Edwards and Representative Madaro celebrate Inaugural Commonwealth Pride Awardees](https://eastboston.com/senator-edwards-and-representative-madaro-celebrate-inaugural-commonwealth-pride-awardees/) - (Boston, June 26, 2026) Today, Senator Lydia Edwards and Representative Adrian Madaro celebrated with an inaugural Commonwealth Pride Award, a newly-founded annual event that celebrates the rich accomplishments and talents of Massachusetts’ LGBTQ+ community. "I'm excited to see East Boston well-represented at the State House for the inaugural Commonwealth Pride Awards!" said Representative Adrian C.
- [Latinos for Education Honors Brooke Charter School Multilingual Learner Coordinator Lesley Peña](https://eastboston.com/latinos-for-education-honors-brooke-charter-school-multilingual-learner-coordinator-lesley-pena/) - Peña was nominated by State Representative Adrian Madaro Boston, MA – June 24, 2026 – Latinos for Education hosted its fifth annual Latino Educators Shine Awards at the MCLE Conference Center on Tuesday, honoring Lesley Peña, Multilingual Learner Coordinator at Brooke East Boston. This year, over 50 Latino educators from across the Commonwealth were honored
- [From the archives: Tony Marmo's Pride -- The Massport Jets gather to celebrate 50 years of hockey history.](https://eastboston.com/tony-marmos-pride-the-massport-jets-gather-to-celebrate-50-years-of-hockey-history/) - In the 1970s the late Tony Marmo organized hockey leagues all up and down East Boston. But his signature success was the creation of the first women's hockey team, The Massport Jets, true hockey pioneers in not only New England but around the world. NESN has a great feature on the recent Massport Jets reunion.
- [Eastie Artisans show their wares at The Well](https://eastboston.com/eastie-artisans-show-their-wares-at-the-well/) - (EAST BOSTON, June 23, 2026) Eastie Artisans is run by Maria Rago and Theresa Malionek as a way to showcase the beautiful designs of local artisans and crafters. The group held a fair at The Well Coffee House on Border Street on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (All photographs --except as noted --- are courtesy of
- [Excel Academy Charter High School celebrates Class of 2026 graduation](https://eastboston.com/excel-academy-charter-high-school-celebrates-class-of-2026-graduation/) - Excel Academy Charter High School celebrated its Class of 2026, whose graduates earned more than $3 million in scholarships
- [Sacred Heart marks the feast of St. Anthony with annual procession](https://eastboston.com/sacred-heart-marks-the-feast-of-st-anthony-with-annual-procession/) - (All photographs by EastBoston.com)
- [ZUMIX to host 2026 Walk for Music](https://eastboston.com/zumix-to-host-2026-walk-for-music/) - East Boston nonprofit celebrates 35 years of empowering young people with annual fundraiser East Boston, MA – On Sunday, July 12, ZUMIX will host its annual Walk for Music, a celebration of music, community, and 35 years of serving young people. Held each July, the Walk gathers ZUMIX students, staff, families and other friends to
- [NeighborHealth celebrates health equity; Launches new family support fund at Art of Health Care](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-celebrates-health-equity-launches-new-family-support-fund-at-art-of-health-care/) - NeighborHealth honors Community Resource & Wellness Center and announces new fund to help families facing urgent needs during annual Art of Health Care fundraiser at ICA Boston BOSTON, MA (June 5, 2026) – On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, NeighborHealth welcomed community leaders, supporters, partners, and advocates to the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) Boston for
- [Constitution Beach receives a 93% water quality rating according to Save the Harbor ](https://eastboston.com/constitution-beach-receives-a-93-water-quality-rating-according-to-save-the-harbor/) - All Public Beaches from Nahant to Nantasket Receive a Water Quality Score Above 80% According to Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Water Quality Report Card (BOSTON, MA) JUNE 1, 2026 – For the first time in its testing history, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay has reported that every metropolitan beach from Nahant to Nantasket scored above 80% in its annual Water Quality
- [Massport Welcomes Over 1,200 Students for Annual STEM Expo at Boston Logan](https://eastboston.com/massport-welcomes-over-1200-students-for-annual-stem-expo-at-boston-logan/) - Students From Around Region Toured the Delta Hangar, 33 Aircraft and 83 Exhibits BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), yesterday hosted over 1,200 local middle and high school students for the annual Aviation & Maritime STEM Expo. This unique event, the largest in the region, featured
- [Mark the Date: August 31 - The Y's 6th Annual Battle for the Bay Golf Tournament](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-august-31-the-ys-6th-annual-battle-for-the-bay-golf-tournament/) - The YMCA is back again for its 6th year to host another battle for the bay with our sister Y center in Charlestown! Charlestown took the title in 2025, help us bring the trophy back to Eastie!! All funds raised by each location will stay in their respective community to help fund youth and teen
- [Teamsters Local 25 awards college scholarship to Annie Cruz of East Boston](https://eastboston.com/teamsters-local-25-awards-college-scholarship-to-annie-cruz-of-east-boston/) - Union provides scholarships to children and grandchildren of members and retirees to help launch their college experience BOSTON – May 26, 2026 – Teamsters Local 25 proudly awarded 37 scholarships totaling $74,000 to the children and grandchildren of members and retirees — the largest scholarship award announcement in the union’s history. This year’s scholarships were
- [AWG: On Motherhood in Times Like These: A Solo Exhibition by Kristen Freitas](https://eastboston.com/awg-on-motherhood-in-times-like-these-a-solo-exhibition-by-kristen-freitas/) - June 6 – June 27, 2026 Opening Reception: Saturday, June 6, 2–6 PM, Third Thursday Reception: June 18, 6–9 PM Atlantic Works Gallery, 80 Border Street, East Boston, MA Free and open to the public. Gallery Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 2–6 PM, and by appointment For more information, please visit: www.atlanticworks.org.
- [Help send East Boston's Elijah Garcia to the boxing Junior Olympics](https://eastboston.com/help-send-east-bostons-elijah-garcia-to-the-boxing-junior-olympics/) - Young East Boston boxer puts in the effort to compete locally and now nationally while studying at the Excel Charter School. He hopes to participate in the Junior Olympics this coming June. The young pugilist has been training since December. This tournament brings together the best boxers from the entire country. With some success, Elijah
- [Social Centers establishes fund for victims of Princeton Street fire](https://eastboston.com/social-centers-establishes-fund-for-victims-of-princeton-street-fire/) - On Sunday evening, a fire tore through six buildings on Princeton and Saratoga Streets in East Boston, displacing 38 residents. Fortunately no resident was hurt. One firefighter was injured and transported by Boston EMS. The Red Cross is helping but these families lost their homes and many of their belongings overnight. The East Boston Social
- [A big soccer ball is coming to East Boston's waterfront](https://eastboston.com/a-big-soccer-ball-is-coming-to-east-bostons-waterfront/) - 45-foot soccer ball installation will be visible across Boston Harbor; Aiming for a Guinness World Record right here in East Boston. BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will showcase the organization’s attempt at the Guinness World Records title for World’s Largest Soccer Ball at Piers Park II in East Boston this June, creating a one-of-a-kind
- [EASTIE Coalition, NeighborHealth celebrate opening of Youth Space at East Boston YMCA](https://eastboston.com/eastie-coalition-neighborhealth-celebrate-opening-of-youth-space-at-east-boston-ymca/) - New dedicated space at the East Boston YMCA will expand free youth programming, wellness initiatives, and community connection BOSTON, MA (May 11, 2026) – NeighborHealth’s EASTIE Coalition and YMCA of Greater Boston joined partners, community leaders and local youth last month to celebrate the official opening of the EASTIE Coalition Youth Space at the YMCA’s
- [Photo gallery: What we saw at the East Boston High School's STEAM event Saturday, May 9](https://eastboston.com/photo-gallery-what-we-saw-at-the-east-boston-high-schools-steam-event-saturday-may-9/)
- [Need financial tips? Check out Money Map](https://eastboston.com/need-financial-tips-check-out-money-map/) - Check out Money Map on EastBoston.com
- [160+ Boston artists and arts leaders reject proposed 27% cut to arts and culture funding at budget hearing](https://eastboston.com/160-boston-artists-and-arts-leaders-attend-budget-hearing-to-reject-proposed-27-cut-to-arts-and-culture-funding/) - BOSTON (5/5/2026) – More than 160 artists, teaching artists, arts leaders, and representatives from arts organizations across Boston gathered last Thursday, April 30 at Boston City Hall to advocate for the restoration of the City’s FY2027 Arts and Culture budget during a nearly four-hour long City Council budget hearing. The budget hearing chaired by City
- [Convicted felon from East Boston indicted for unlawfully possessing machinegun and ghost guns](https://eastboston.com/convicted-felon-from-east-boston-indicted-for-unlawfully-possessing-machinegun-and-ghost-guns/) - Defendant previously convicted of possession of a firearm without a license and carrying a loaded firearm BOSTON – An East Boston man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for being a felon in possession of a firearm and for possession of a machinegun. Three privately made firearms (ghost guns), four machine gun conversion
- [Set the date: 5/17 --- 15th Annual Wounded Veterans Run](https://eastboston.com/set-the-date-5-17-15th-annual-wounded-veterans-run/) - SUNDAY, MAY 17", 2026 ADVANCE TICKETS PURCHASE INFO AT: www.TheyFoughtWeRide.com To be honored: U.S.MARINE JAMIL BROWN and U.S. MARINE PAT MURRAY $30 PER RIDER / PASSENGER / WALK-INS REGISTRATION: 8:30 AM - KICKSTANDS UP: 12:30 PM PURPOSE: Supporting Wounded Veterans & charities of their choosing -LEAVING 12:30 PM: Boston Harley-Davidson + 649 Squire Rd. Revere,
- [On East Boston's waterfront, Mayor Wu releases 2030 Climate Action Plan](https://eastboston.com/on-east-bostons-waterfront-mayor-wu-releases-2030-climate-action-plan/) - The City’s report provides a roadmap for how Boston will achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and increase resilience against sea level rise and extreme weather BOSTON – Monday, April 27, 2026 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the release of Boston's landmark 2030 Climate Action Plan alongside dozens of community and institutional partners at
- [Massport, Tree Eastie Team Up to Expand Urban Forestry in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/massport-tree-eastie-team-up-to-expand-urban-forestry-in-east-boston/) - East Boston residents will see more trees in the neighborhood BOSTON – In recognition of Earth Day, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is happy to announce a new partnership with the local non-profit Tree Eastie to support the expansion of urban forestry in East Boston. As the owner and operator of more than 40 acres
- [Senator Edwards Delivers Major Environmental and Resiliency Investments for Third Suffolk in $3.64B Bond Bill](https://eastboston.com/senator-edwards-delivers-major-environmental-and-resiliency-investments-for-third-suffolk-in-3-64b-bond-bill/) - The Mass Ready Act – the most comprehensive resiliency and environmental protection bond bill in the Commonwealth’s history – has passed in the Senate. (Boston, MA – April 16, 2026) – Yesterday, the Massachusetts Senate passed the Mass Ready Act, a $3.64 billion environmental bond bill that targets key initiatives in climate resiliency and environmental
- [Samuel Adams Elementary School and Eastie Farm step up at Project Bread's 58th Walk for Hunger](https://eastboston.com/samuel-adams-elementary-school-and-eastie-farm-step-up-at-project-breads-58th-walk-for-hunger/) - Two East Boston organizations support statewide food security trough the Commonwealth Program EAST BOSTON, Mass. – On May 3, two East Boston community organizations — Samuel Adams Elementary School and Eastie Farm — will step up for Project Bread's 58th Walk for Hunger, raising funds to support statewide food security through Project Bread's Commonwealth Program.
- [Mark the date: East Boston Open Studios returns May 2](https://eastboston.com/a-neighborhood-favorite-east-boston-open-studios-returns/) - (East Boston, MA; April 16, 2026) East Boston Artists Group (EBAG) proudly presents East Boston Open Studios in celebration of its 26th year on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11 AM to 4 PM at three neighborhood locations: the Atlantic Works Artist Studio building at 80 Border Street, The Gallery at Boston East at 126
- [MBTA announces May service changes for Blue Line](https://eastboston.com/mbta-announces-may-service-changes-for-blue-line/) - Posted on April 16, 2026The MBTA today announced service changes in May on the Red, Green, Blue, Mattapan, New Bedford/Fall River, Greenbush, Kingston, andFramingham/Worcester lines. Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/PlannedWork. On the Blue Line During one weekend in May, the MBTA will continue
- [Urban Refuge volunteers clean up Maverick Square](https://eastboston.com/urban-refuge-volunteers-clean-up-maverick-square/) - Urban Refuge, a student-led organization based at Boston University, hosted a neighborhood cleanup in Maverick Square and surrounding streets in partnership with the City of Boston and several BU student groups. The event, held on April 11, brought together 42 volunteers, who worked from 12:30 to 2:30 PM to clean several blocks in the area.
- [Bradley Elementary Hosts “A Night of Possibility” Gala in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/bradley-elementary-hosts-a-night-of-possibility-gala-in-east-boston/) - EAST BOSTON — The Manassah E. Bradley Elementary School hosted its annual fundraising gala, “A Night of Possibility,” on Thursday, April 9, at the Reel House overlooking Boston Harbor. More than 170 guests attended the event to celebrate Bradley Elementary’s recent recognition as the 2025 School on the Move and 2024 Distinguished School and to
- [Mark the date: AWG & Friends, a group exhibit, goes up on May 2](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-awg-friends-a-group-exhibit-goes-up-on-may-2/) - East Boston, MA — Atlantic Works Gallery is pleased to announce AWG & Friends, a group exhibit, on view May 2 through May 23, 2026. This dynamic exhibition brings together gallery members alongside invited artists, highlighting a diverse range of creative voices and mediums. In celebration of the vibrant East Boston arts community, the gallery
- [East Boston Real Estate Sales (Q1-2026)](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-real-estate-sales-q1-2026/) - Compiled by EastBoston.com [table id=9 /]
- [East Boston News Roundup: Edwards, Madaro deliver on supplemental budget; local events planned](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-news-roundup/) - April 10, 2026 Be sure to check out the EastBoston.com Community Calendar. State Budget Delivers Millions for East Boston ProjectsThe Massachusetts House has approved a $1.8 billion supplemental budget that directs significant funding toward transportation and education, with millions earmarked for East Boston. Representative Adrian Madaro secured approximately $2.7 million for local initiatives, including expanded
- [NeighborHealth recognized as a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-recognized-as-a-2026-usa-today-top-workplace/) - National recognition highlights NeighborHealth’s commitment to employee engagement and organizational excellence REVERE, MA (April 9, 2026) – NeighborHealth, the largest federally qualified community health system in Massachusetts, has been named a recipient of the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award, a national honor recognizing the organization’s strong, employee-driven culture and commitment to excellence. For NeighborHealth,
- [Students participate in FIFA World Cup '26 promotional filming and soccer match](https://eastboston.com/students-participate-in-fifa-world-cup-26-promotional-filming-and-soccer-match/) - (EAST BOSTON, April 4, 2026) Two Boston Adult Technical Academy (BATA) students, Estefania Osorio and Luisa Palacio, responded unapologetically, “Women can play soccer and take risks, too,” when being asked by the interviewer how they felt about being the only two female players at the FIFA World Cup 2026 promotional filming and soccer match at
- [East Boston Social Centers sets up relief fund for Lexington Street fire victims](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-social-centers-sets-up-relief-fund-for-lexington-street-fire-victims/) - Support Neighbors Displaced by 190 Lexington Fire EBSC donation page: On April 1, 2026, a fire on Lexington St displaced 10 families. We aren't asking for material donations at this time. We're focused on raising money to provide families with help and dignity as they navigate this tragedy. We are grateful for any amount you
- [City Councilor Ed Flynn visits East Boston Community Soup Kitchen](https://eastboston.com/city-councilor-ed-flynn-visits-east-boston-community-soup-kitchen/) - Councilor Flynn was honored to support the East Boston Community Soup Kitchen and the incredible work they do to serve our neighbors in need. Yesterday, the kitchen was prepared to give out 550 bags of food - an incredible effort made possible by dedicated volunteers and a strong community. Councilor Flynn was on hand.
- [Fabiana Polcaro, East Boston student, lands first place in national power-lifting competition](https://eastboston.com/fabiana-polcaro-east-boston-student-lands-first-place-in-national-power-lifting-competition/) - Fabiana Polcaro, a junior at Boston Latin School and a resident of East Boston, recently ( on March 27, 2026) earned 1st place at the 2026 USA Powerlifting High School National Championships held in Killeen, Texas. Competing against top high school athletes from across the country, Fabiana secured the national title in the 56 kg
- [Guild School hosts Scholastic's United States of Readers](https://eastboston.com/guild-school-hosts-scholastics-united-states-of-readers/) - Guild School in East Boston celebrates Scholastic’s United States of Readers program, bringing free books and literacy support to Boston students
- [Help bring back the Columbus Day Parade and honor Buddy Mangini](https://eastboston.com/help-bring-back-the-columbus-day-parade-and-honor-buddy-mangini/) - The East Boston Italian Heritage Parade Committee is hosting a Pasta Dinner Fundraiser to honor Albert “Buddy” Mangini and support the return of the parade celebrating Italian heritage. Tickets are $25 per adult and $15 per child, and can be purchased via Venmo at @ebitalianheritage.
- [Sen. Edwards secures key improvements for East Boston and Winthrop ferries](https://eastboston.com/sen-edwards-secures-key-improvements-for-east-boston-and-winthrop-ferries/) - With spring ferry service launching in less than a week, key improvements led by Senator Lydia Edwards will soon be in full effect for ferry commuters. (Boston, MA – March 24, 2026) – With spring ferry service set to resume next week, State Senator Lydia Edwards is highlighting a series of key advancements that will
- [Ferry service returns on March 30](https://eastboston.com/ferry-service-returns-on-march-30/) - East Boston Ferry weekday service will resume on Monday, March 30, 2026. Weekend service will resume on Saturday April 4, 2026.
- [Business Registrations in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/business-registrations-in-east-boston/) - (Source: City of Boston City Clerk, August 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025) [table id=8 /]
- [Construction set for the East Boston Mary Ellen Welch Greenway](https://eastboston.com/construction-set-for-the-east-boston-mary-ellen-welch-greenway/)
- [Catch the stars this Thursday](https://eastboston.com/catch-the-stars-this-thursday/)
- [East Boston resident and longtime State House employee honored with Black Excellence on the Hill award](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-resident-and-longtime-state-house-employee-honored-with-black-excellence-on-the-hill-award/) - East Boston resident LaRose Jerkins,was honored with the Black Excellence on the Hill Award by the MBLLC.
- [Coletta Zapata holds hearing on drink spiking in Boston](https://eastboston.com/coletta-zapata-holds-hearing-on-drink-spiking-in-boston/) - BOSTON (March 16, 2026) – Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) held a hearing to review progress and identify further opportunities to address drink spiking and drug-facilitated sexual assault. Coletta Zapata sponsored the hearing to review the City’s ongoing efforts on this issue, examine updated data on suspected drink spiking incidents, and assess
- [Plunging into Constitution Beach for a great cause](https://eastboston.com/plunging-into-constitution-beach-for-a-great-cause/) - Over 200 People Plunge into Freezing Waters of Constitution Beach for Annual Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and JetBlue Shamrock Splash: $10,075 raised for Constitution Beach Programs Through Save the Harbor’s Annual Fundraiser (BOSTON) MARCH 10, 2026 - Over 200 brave souls plunged into the icy waters of Constitution Beach in East Boston for the 16th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash hosted by Save the
- [Guest column: Time to permanently retire the “r-word”](https://eastboston.com/guest-column-time-to-permanently-retire-the-r-word/) - by JAMES BRETT Words matter. Especially when words are used as labels. Such is the case with the so-called “r-word” (retarded) to describe people with disabilities. For too long, derogatory terms like the r-word were part of common discourse in communities, among civic and political leaders, and media. Words like retarded, disabled or handicapped made
- [Mark your calendar: 9 Chelsea Street proposal before Planning Department on March 11 (Advisory Group meets March 10)](https://eastboston.com/mark-your-calendar-9-chelsea-street-proposal-before-planning-deparment-on-march-11/)
- [Coffee hour with Rep. Madaro Saturday](https://eastboston.com/coffee-hour-with-rep-madaro-saturday/)
- [Coletta Zapata announces community budget town hall for East Boston: March 30](https://eastboston.com/coletta-zapata-announces-community-budget-town-hall-for-east-boston-march-30/) - BOSTON – Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata is hosting a series of Budget Town Halls across District One to engage directly with residents and gather input on budget priorities ahead of the City Council’s annual budget review for fiscal year 2027. “Budget town halls are an important and valuable opportunity to walk through the
- [At Atlantic Works: "Small Vein", works by Hall and Aytac](https://eastboston.com/at-atlantic-works-small-vein-works-by-hall-and-aytac/) - Atlantic Works Gallery Exhibition Dates: March 7 – 28, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday, March 7, 3–6 PMThird Thursday Artist Talk & Reception:Thursday, March 19, 6–9 PMFree and open to the publicAtlantic Works Gallery80 Border Street, Ground FloorEast Boston, MA 02128Gallery Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 2–6 PM, or by appointmentContact: contact@atlanticworks.org Atlantic Works Gallery is thrilled to
- [East Boston celebrates Lunar New Year](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-celebrates-lunar-new-year/) - The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway celebrated Lunar New Year on the Greenway with a special performance by Kwong Kow School
- [Mayor Wu declares Boston snow emergency; Parking ban begins Sunday at 2 P.M.](https://eastboston.com/mayor-wu-declares-boston-snow-emergency-parking-ban-begins-sunday-at-2-p-m/) - East Boston residents take note. BOSTON — Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a Boston snow emergency ahead of Sunday’s winter storm. The snow emergency and citywide parking ban take effect at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026. Vehicles parked on posted snow emergency arteries will be towed to allow for snow removal operations. Boston Public
- [From the archives: Searching for ethnic votes in East Boston during the 1983 mayoral election](https://eastboston.com/from-the-archives-searching-for-ethnic-votes-in-east-boston-during-the-1983-mayoral-election/) - The influence of the Italian-American vote in 1983, feat. Lawrence DiCara, Fred Langone, Dennis Kearney and East Boston’s political landscape. By Frank Conte.
- [East Boston news roundup: EBHS names gym after legend, Madaro supports new worker program, watchdog report sounds alarm on BPS](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-new-roundup-ebhs-names-gym-after-legend-madaro-supports-new-worker-program-watchdog-report-sounds-alarm-on-bps/) - Maverick Central Neighborhood Association to hold March Zoom meeting on liquor license applications for two local establishments. The civic group has scheduled a March 18 Zoom meeting to discuss two applications for full liquor licenses. The two establishments are Bohemios Restaurant & Bar, and Billares Colombia. MCNA will post a link soon. For information ranging
- [Business Filings (Jan. 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025)](https://eastboston.com/business-filings-jan-1-2025-july-31-2025/) - Business Filings (January 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025) [table id=4 /]
- [Eastie Farm awarded federal $1.03m earmark as part of Mystic River Watershed Communities](https://eastboston.com/eastie-farm-awarded-1-03m-in-earmark-as-part-of-mystic-river-watershed-communities/) - Mystic River Watershed Communities Receive Over $6.5 Million in Federal Funding from MA Congressional Delegation Earmarks Projects will manage flooding, improve water quality, upgrade parks, and expand tree cover Arlington, MA, February 10, 2026 — The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) is pleased to announce that six Mystic River watershed communities – Arlington, Chelsea, Everett,
- [He keeps winning: East Boston's Elijah Garcia wins match](https://eastboston.com/he-keeps-winning-east-bostons-elijah-garcia-wins-match/) - Elijah won the New England Youth & Junior Golden Gloves Tournament held at Central City Boxing in Springfield, MA on February 7th 2026. This is his first time winning this tournament. His next bout will be in April in Connecticut. Read more about Elijah on EastBoston.com. (All photography courtesy of Ricardo Garcia.)
- [The brave, the fearless: Rotary takes the Polar Plunge](https://eastboston.com/this-just-in-the-rotarys-plunge-is-tomorrow/) - At the East Boston Yacht Club, 1 Rice Street. (Photographs courtesy of the Rotary. BE BOLD – GET COLD PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL BELLE ISLE ROTARY POLAR PLUNGE EAST BOSTON YACHT CLUB, 1 RICE ST, EAST BOSTON, MA 02128 – PLENTY OF PARKING! SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2026, DOORS OPEN 10AM/PLUNGE 12PM TONS OF
- [Real Estate Sales in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/real-estate-sales-in-east-boston/) - January 7, 2026 [table id=7 /]
- [Major drug bust in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/major-drug-bust-in-east-boston/) - Drug Trafficking Investigation Results in Significant Narcotics and Firearm Seizure in East Boston As a result of the investigation, 35-year-old Anny Perdomo-Santana of East Boston was placed under arrest and is expected to be arraigned in East Boston District Court Source: BPDNews On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, detectives assigned to the Boston Police Department Special
- [Excel Academy Charter High School named to Advanced Placement School Honor Roll](https://eastboston.com/excel-academy-charter-high-school-named-to-advanced-placement-school-honor-roll/) - Excel Academy High School earns Platinum on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll, boosting college readiness with rising AP exam scores and student achievement.
- [Is East Boston ready for this project in Maverick Square?](https://eastboston.com/is-east-boston-ready-for-this-project-in-maverick-square/) - Developer Proposes 109-Unit Residential Building in Maverick Square with no on-site parking. A 109 rental unit building is proposed by a Burlington-based developer on the site of the former Rapino Memorial Home at the corner of Chelsea and Maverick Streets. Hat tip to Universal Hub. EAST BOSTON — A developer has filed plans to construct
- [Meet Excel Charter History teacher Elizabeth Metts, a Milken Educator Award Recipient for Massachusetts](https://eastboston.com/meet-excel-charter-history-teacher-elizabeth-metts-a-milken-educator-award-recipient-for-massachusetts/) - SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Feb. 3, 2026) — This typical Tuesday morning was turned upside down for Excel Academy Charter High School—in the very best way. Starting with a special visit at an all-school assembly from Massachusetts Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez, the true reason for
- [Star gazing on the Greenway postponed to 2/26](https://eastboston.com/star-gazing-on-the-greenway-postponed-to-2-26/)
- [Chamber, community welcomes Kaori Cafe on Meridian Street](https://eastboston.com/chamber-community-welcomes-kaori-cafe-on-meridian-street/) - (EAST BOSTON -- January 23, 2026) The East Boston Chamber of Commerce and patrons welcomed Kaori Cafe and co-owner Bryan Melendez to the community. The Chamber held a coffee connection as part of a ribbon cutting ceremony. In recognition of his investment in the East Boston business community, Melendez received congratulatory citations from both Mayor
- [Update: Blue Line weekend closure extended due to upcoming weather](https://eastboston.com/update-blue-line-weekend-closure-extended-due-to-upcoming-weather/) - WEEKEND SERVICE SUSPENSION UPDATE: Blue Line Weekend Service Suspension Extended: Service Suspended Between Bowdoin and Orient Heights This Weekend, January 24 – 25 Posted at mbta.com on January 22, 2026 This weekend, the MBTA will perform tunnel inspections on the Blue Line between Bowdoin and Orient Heights. Proactive inspections are a critical and necessary part
- [Local History: A 1886 summary of East Boston from Bacon's Dictionary of Boston](https://eastboston.com/local-history-a-1886-summary-of-east-boston-from-bacons-dictionary-of-boston/) - The following is the "East Boston" entry in Bacon's Dictionary of Boston (Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1886) East Boston, connected with the city by its ferry, and with the mainland at Chelsea and Winthrop by bridges, with its splendid water front and system of wharves, was so late as 1832 occupied only by a single
- [It's here: The Rink at the Tall Ship!](https://eastboston.com/its-here-the-rink-at-the-tall-ship/) - Updated: An Outdoor Winter Village Activating Boston Harbor with Ice Skating, Ice Bumper Cars, and Chalet Lounges, opens today with a a Grand Opening Set for February 11, 2026. BOSTON, MA - January 15, 2026 -- Navy Yard Hospitality Group, in partnership with the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), is thrilled to announce the preview opening
- [BPD in the Community: District A-7 Hosts Science Night at District Station](https://eastboston.com/bpd-in-the-community-district-a-7-hosts-science-night-at-district-station/) - From BPD Media Relations: Officers from District A-7 welcomed students and teachers from the Curtis Guild Elementary School, along with members of the A-7 Youth Group, to the District Station for Science Night with Boston Dynamics. During the night, attendees learned about the different work being done by Boston Dynamics and enjoyed a special live
- [From the archives: Bay State benefits from foreign trade](https://eastboston.com/from-the-archives-bay-state-benefits-from-foreign-trade/) - By FRANK CONTE Massachusetts emerged from the Great Recession in far better shape than other states that banked on rising real estate values. Since the recovery, Massachusetts has seen its economy grow by a post-recession average of 2.6 percent, much better than the rest of the country. It did so well because the Bay State
- [From the archives: Guy Umana made Eastie his family](https://eastboston.com/from-the-archives-guy-umana-made-eastie-his-family/) - A remembrance of Guy Umana, the East Boston political organizer, columnist, and community figure remembered for loyalty, family, and neighborhood life.
- [Update: In surprise outcome it's Wu ally Breadon! Worrell falls short after Coletta Zapata withdraws](https://eastboston.com/shes-out-coletta-zapata-withdraws-from-council-president-race-ceding-to-worrell/) - Update: January 5, 2026, 3:30 p.m. From the Dorchester Reporter: "Councillor Liz Breadon of Allston-Brighton has been elected Boston City Council President edging out Brian Worrell, 7-6. By her own account, Breadon was an eleventh-hour choice after Councillor Gabriella Coletta-Zapata of East Boston withdrew her candidacy on Sunday. Councillor Worrell was offered up by supporters
- [From the archives: West End relives urban renewal nightmare](https://eastboston.com/from-the-archives-west-end-relives-urban-renewal-nightmare/) - A Boston Ledger report by Frank COnte (circa 1981–82) on West End resident Sam Crisafulli as 56 families on Billerica Street face displacement amid the North Station redevelopment and federal building plans.
- [MBTA announces January service changes for Blue Line](https://eastboston.com/mbta-announces-january-service-changes-for-blue-line/) - MBTA will suspend Blue Line service between Bowdoin and Airport Jan. 24–25 for tunnel inspections. Free shuttles, ferry service, and fare-free stations announced for East Boston commuters.
- [NeighborHealth appoints veteran healthcare leader Jamie Hazard as President & CEO](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-appoints-veteran-healthcare-leader-jamie-hazard-as-president-ceo/) - Seasoned executive to lead NeighborHealth (formerly the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center) into its next chapter of community-driven, equity-centered care BOSTON, MA (December 19, 2025) — NeighborHealth today announced the appointment of Jamie Hazard as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, following his nine months of service as Interim CEO. A longtime leader in
- [Curtis Guild hosts winter concerts highlighting new musical skills](https://eastboston.com/17729-2/) - Students at Curtis Guild Elementary School in East Boston took center stage earlier this month, showcasing their newly-acquired musical knowledge during two winter concerts held on December 2 and December 4 in the school’s auditorium. Under the direction of music teacher Ms. Gladis Henriquez, the performances reflected weeks of preparation, practice, and teamwork. Over the
- [Project Bread Announces Winners of Healthy Recipe Contest Celebrating Cultures](https://eastboston.com/project-bread-announces-winners-of-healthy-recipe-contest-celebrating-cultures/) - Project Bread has announced two winners of its Health Care Partnerships recipe contest, highlighting budget-friendly, culturally meaningful meals that promote nutrition and family connection across Massachusetts.
- [Project Bread Welcomes Barrett Grazioso as Chef Educator](https://eastboston.com/project-bread-welcomes-barrett-grazioso-as-chef-educator/) - Veteran Chef and School Nutrition Leader Joins Massachusetts’ Leading Anti-Hunger Organization EAST BOSTON, BELCHERTOWN, Mass. – For Chef Barrett Grazioso, food has always been more than a meal - it’s been a way to bring people together, nourish communities, and spark meaningful change. Now, after more than 30 years spent cooking, leading school nutrition programs,
- [Atlantic Works to present Art for the New Year: Small Works Off the Wall](https://eastboston.com/atlantic-works-to-present-art-for-the-new-year-small-works-off-the-wall/) - Title: Art for the New Year: Small Works Off the WallArtists: Atlantic Works Gallery Artists & Alumni MembersShow Dates: January 10-31, 2026 Third Thursday Reception: Thursday, January 15th, 6 – 9pm Atlantic Works Gallery is excited to welcome 2026 with Art for the New Year: Small Works Off the Wall, a vibrant and accessible exhibition
- [One more tour? Andrew Biggio takes seven WWII veterans back to their battlefields](https://eastboston.com/one-more-tour-andrew-biggio-takes-seven-wwii-veterans-back-to-their-battlefields/) - (EAST BOSTON - December 11, 2025) This is an incredibly moving and historic journey -- one of several organized by local East Boston veteran Andrew Biggio. Seven WWII veterans, now in their late 90s or beyond, have returned to the battlefields where they fought over 80 years ago. This may well be among the final
- [Santa arrives on the East Boston Greenway](https://eastboston.com/santa-arrives-on-the-east-boston-greenway/) - Hundreds of children and their parents awaited the arrival of Santa Claus on a Massport fire truck yesterday at the Mary Ellen Welch East Boston Greenway. (All photographs by Frank Conte for EastBoston.com)
- [Central Catholic holds its annual Christmas Fair, another success](https://eastboston.com/central-catholic-holds-its-annual-christmas-fair-another-success/) - East Boston Central Catholic School held its annual Christmas Fair on December 6, 2025. Santa Claus was on hand to hear children's requests.
- [News Summary: Madaro on Supplemental Budget, BMRB's new hire, new playground at the beach and Lapels sponsors a clothing drive](https://eastboston.com/news-summary-madaro-on-supplemental-budget-bmrbs-new-hire-new-playground-at-the-beach-and-lapels-sponsors-a-clothing-drive/) - Be sure to check out EastBoston.com's Calendar for community events. Boston Municipal Research Bureau Appoints New Director of Research The Boston Municipal Research Bureau has named Dr. Mariellen Jewers as its new Director of Research. Dr. Jewers brings over a decade of experience in public policy research and evaluation, including senior roles at The George
- [Sam Adams Elementary School opens Mr. Mike's Food Pantry with Project Bread](https://eastboston.com/sam-adams-opens-mr-mikes-food-pantry-with-project-bread/) - On Thursday, November 20, Samuel Adams Elementary School celebrated the opening of Mr. Mike’s Food Pantry, a school-run food resource named for the long-time Cafeteria Manager Mike Tate. Students and families united with a mission, fundraising for the food pantry launch through the East Boston-based food security nonprofit Project Bread’s annual Walk for Hunger. Parents
- [Senator Edwards offers an update of her work as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee](https://eastboston.com/senator-edwards-updates-her-work-as-chair-of-the-senate-judiciary-committee/) - Senator Lydia Edwards outlines Judiciary Committee priorities, civil rights protections, and new legislation as she leads major hearings across Massachusetts
- [Madaro Family Foundation Thanksgiving Day Dinner](https://eastboston.com/madaro-family-foundation-thanksgiving-day-dinner/) - Representative Adrian Madaro continues a fine East Boston tradition. For more information visit www.madarocharity.org.
- [East Boston’s Violet Yepes Sanchez Selected for $200K Inspiration Scholarship](https://eastboston.com/east-bostons-violet-yepes-sanchez-selected-for-200k-inspiration-scholarship/) - BOSTON, MA — November 20, 2025 — The Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) is proud to announce that Violet Yepes Sanchez from East Boston Central Catholic School, East Boston, MA, is the recipient of the prestigious High School Inspiration Scholarship for the Class of 2030. The High School Inspiration Scholarship is CSF’s most competitive merit- and
- [NeighborHealth, American Red Cross partner to deliver Thanksgiving meals in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-american-red-cross-partner-to-deliver-thanksgiving-meals-in-east-boston/) - BOSTON, November 21, 2025 – On Tuesday, November 25, the American Red Cross and NeighborHealth are teaming up to provide Thanksgiving meals to more than 300 pre-registered East Boston and Chelsea families. The special meal will include frozen turkey, harvest produce and dry fixings, providing nutritious and seasonal foods for home cooking. NeighborHealth’s holiday food distribution
- [FOUND! Police locate missing East Boston teen](https://eastboston.com/police-seek-helping-in-finding-east-boston-teen/) - Update: The Boston Police Department has cancelled the call for help. Damasio has been located according to the BPD BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 13-Year-Old Kaylee Damasio, of East Boston Kaylee was last seen on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 7:00 AM, in the area
- [East Boston residents lauded with Association for Behavioral Healthcare's 'Salute to Excellence Award'](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-residents-lauded-with-association-for-behavioral-healthcares-salute-to-excellence-award/) - Emely Sosa who serves as Clinical Supervisor, Gandara Center cited for her leadership. FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (Nov. 5, 2025) – The Association for Behavioral Healthcare (ABH), a statewide nonprofit organization representing over 80 community-based behavioral healthcare providers, honored the winners of its Salute to Excellence Awards at its annual celebration on Oct. 24 at the Boston
- [Help Freddie out! At style competition, East Boston resident makes it through quarter finals for Elton John's Foundation fundraiser](https://eastboston.com/help-freddy-out-at-style-competition-east-boston-resident-makes-it-through-quarter-finals-for-elton-johns-foundation-fundraiser/) - Rodriguez takes part in Colossal's Style Icon competition which raises funds for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. The competition operates through rounds of voting by a link each contestant shares. Voters can either do a daily free vote or donation votes of different dollar amounts that equal the amount of votes ($10=10 Votes, $25=25 Votes,
- [Governor Healey visits Project Bread in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/governor-healey-visits-project-bread/) - Makes an East Boston visit to thank the FoodSource Hotline staff advocating for essential hunger relief work during federal government shutdown EAST BOSTON, Mass. - This week, Governor Maura Healey visited Project Bread’s headquarters in East Boston to thank the dedicated staff and counselors of the FoodSource Hotline - a vital resource connecting Massachusetts residents
- [The Jacket That Speaks in Color, Not Logos](https://eastboston.com/the-jacket-that-speaks-in-color-not-logos/) - Wakefield, MA, October 2025 — ADG.BOSTON’s new MotoStripe™ Collection redefines what modern, sustainable fashion can look like — combining bold color, clean lines, and a conscience. Each jacket is made-to-order, digitally printed to eliminate waste, and crafted from natural cotton fiber, a renewable, biodegradable material chosen for comfort, durability, and a lighter footprint. “It’s about
- [Coletta Zapata says she has the votes for City Council president](https://eastboston.com/coletta-zapata-has-the-votes-for-city-council-president/) - The East Boston resident and District 1 city councilor believes she has secured the votes to serve as the next council president. BOSTON - (November 10th, 2025) - Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata has secured enough support from her colleagues to claim the City Council presidency when the new term begins in January. “I’m
- [East Boston resident, Mari McCollough, receives a Shattuck Award from the Boston Municipal Research Bureau](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-resident-mari-mccollough-receives-a-shattuck-award-from-the-boston-municipal-research-bureau/) - Mari McCullough is a beloved community figure because of her hard work and human touch. She has been working for the Boston Public Library since she was a 17-year-old recent high school graduate. In total, she now has 29 years of service, but for the past 12 years, she's been at the North End branch
- [Atlantic Works Gallery presents "Entering Art," a collaboration with East Boston High School](https://eastboston.com/atlantic-works-gallery-presents-entering-art-a-collaboration-with-east-boston-high-school/) - Atlantic Works Gallery80 Border StreetEast Boston, MA 02128. https://atlanticworks.org contact@atlanticworks.org(617) 819-4166 Title: Entering ArtArtists: East Boston High School StudentsShow Dates: December 5 -20, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, December 5, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Third Thursday Reception: Thursday, December 18th, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG) December exhibition will be Entering Art, a
- [How East Boston voted on Tuesday's city election](https://eastboston.com/how-east-boston-voted-on-tuesdays-city-election/) - DISTRICT 1 CITY COUNCIL (NOVEMBER 5, 2025) EAST BOSTON VOTER TURNOUT (NOVEMBER 5, 2025)
- [Mary Ellen Welch Greenway marks Dia De Muertos](https://eastboston.com/mary-ellen-welch-greenway-marks-dia-de-muertos/) - On a beautiful sunny day, the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway celebrated Dia De Muertos, known as the Day of the Dead. (All photographs courtesy of Lisa Cappuccio of the Greenway.)
- [Mayor Wu, Superintendent Skipper cut ribbon on Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School renovations](https://eastboston.com/mayor-wu-superintendent-skipper-cut-ribbon-on-patrick-j-kennedy-elementary-school/) - Mayor Wu and city officials celebrate the $23M renovation of East Boston’s Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary, reopening with modern, accessible learning spaces.
- [Introducing 2totheTABLE, a new nonprofit in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/introducing-2tothetable-a-new-nonprofit-in-east-boston/) - Entrepreneurs Sean Paul Cormier and Alejandro Fraticelli both of East Boston know what it takes to build a business while recognizing community and connections is stronger when you lived a diverse background, but as you grow, you do not have to abandon the community you came from. Fraticelli, a business consultant in his own company
- [In the ring, East Boston's Elijah Garcia keeps winning](https://eastboston.com/in-the-ring-east-bostons-elijah-garcia-keeps-winning/) - The local boxer recently captured a gold medal at a tournament in Puerto Rico. Moving up to the 90-pound class, Elijah Garcia captured a gold medal in the King of the Ring competition in Puerto Rico on September 27, 2025. Elijah so dominated the fight he stopped his opponent in the second round. The victory
- [Atlantic Works Gallery Unveils New Art Show: STOP LOOK LISTEN](https://eastboston.com/atlantic-works-gallery-unveils-new-art-show-stop-look-listen/) - In their exhibition at Atlantic Works Gallery, Alberto Roblest and Rick Dorff will explore ideas about light, water, and sound through individual and collaborative installations of video projection and sculptural objects. Roblest and Dorff explore the expansion of sensory experience and participation in conditions that are important in our everyday lives. Visitors are invited to
- [Harboring Creativity 2025: Exhibit and Sale Celebrating East Boston’s Arts Community](https://eastboston.com/harboring-creativity-2025-exhibit-and-sale-celebrating-east-bostons-arts-community/) - Harboring Creativity 2025: Exhibit and Sale Celebrating East Boston’s Arts CommunityNovember 8–9, 2025 | 11 AM–4 PM | ICA Watershed, East Boston Public Reception: November 8, 4–6 PMFree Admission | Family-Friendly | ADA Accessible | Materials in English & Spanish East Boston, MA — The East Boston Artists Group (EBAG) proudly presents the third annual
- [Excel Academy Charter Schools achieve statewide recognition for outstanding academic growth on 2024-2025 MCAS](https://eastboston.com/excel-academy-charter-schools-achieve-statewide-recognition-for-outstanding-academic-growth-on-2024-2025-mcas/) - EAST BOSTON & CHELSEA, MA – Excel Academy Charter Schools is proud to announce a series of achievements on the 2024-2025 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS), solidifying its position as one of the top-performing public school districts in the Commonwealth. Excel Academy was named a “School of Recognition” by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and
- [This just in: East Boston Linux Install-fest and Repair Cafe on International Repair Day (Windows 10 end of support)](https://eastboston.com/this-just-in-east-boston-linux-install-fest-and-repair-cafe-on-international-repair-day-windows-10-end-of-support/) - Contact – Henry Welch: henry.welch@pirg.org, (401) 339 1441 WHATA free community event where community members donate laptops with unsupported operating systems or bring their own to get a secure, free operating system called Linux Mint. Donated Laptops will be refurbished and sent to other non-profits to bridge the digital divide and reduce e-waste. BACKGROUNDEarlier this
- [From the archives: Maverick Square's ArtVigor: Jim Manning's do-it-yourself gallery](https://eastboston.com/from-the-archives-maverick-squares-artvigor-jim-mannings-do-it-yourself-gallery/) - It’s a Saturday night in February and group of hip, twenty-somethings have already found their way into a subterranean studio in Maverick Square. Improvisational music from an meandering eight-man ensemble called the Sunburned Hand of the Man greets them before they can even say "Hello." Exciting as the sounds may be this is hardly the
- ["Money Map Tip of the Week"](https://eastboston.com/introducing-money-map-tip-of-the-week/) - Have questions?Vincent Hicks is a Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking CPA based here in Massachusetts. He helps individuals and business owners tackle financial issues with clarity and confidence. His website is www.hickscpasolutions.com. He can be reached by email at vincent@hickscpasolutions.com or by phone at 859-553-0788. Disclaimer: This tip provides general financial information and should not be considered
- [Gabriel Sosa Brings Public Art and Creative Community to East Boston with Ñ Press](https://eastboston.com/gabriel-sosa-brings-public-art-and-creative-community-to-east-boston-with-n-press/) - The Boston Public Art Triennial brings artist Gabriel Sosa’s free community print studio, Ñ Press, to Maverick Landing Community Services A new wave of creativity has arrived in East Boston with the Boston Public Art Triennial, the city’s first and only dedicated public art organization. As part of its inaugural exhibition, Triennial 2025: The Exchange,
- [Mark the Date: November 21 Salesian B&G Annual Dinner](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-november-21-salesian-bg-annual-dinner/) - A NIGHT OF FRIENDSHIP, FOOD & FUN!Friday, November 21, 2025 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Salesian Boys & Girls Club150 Byron Street, East Boston Tickets $10 Per Person Sammy Carlo's Delicatessen & Muffin Town Many Raffle Prizes!! & Gift Baskets!! All proceeds to benefit programs for our kids.For More Information, Please contact Anita @ 617-567-0863 or
- [Celebrate Columbus Day on October 19](https://eastboston.com/celebrate-columbus-day/) - [Editor's Note: It will always be a holiday of discovery and enterprise and a source of great pride for Italian-Americans in East Boston.] [Editor's Note 2: Due to the weather, the event has been postponed to October 19, 2025.] Please join the IAA at our annual Columbus Day Celebration on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from
- [NeighborHealth Celebrates Health, Wellness, and Community at Fall Family Health Fair](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-celebrates-health-wellness-and-community-at-fall-family-health-fair/) - BOSTON, MA (October 14, 2025) – NeighborHealth hosted its annual Fall Family Health Fair on Thursday, October 9 at its 20 Maverick Square location in East Boston, bringing together families, patients, and community members for a day full of seasonal fun and preventive care services. The Health Fair offered free flu and COVID-19 vaccines, educational
- [Updated: It's Italian American Heritage Month](https://eastboston.com/its-italian-american-heritage-month/) - And yes October 13 is Columbus Day! Update: Due to the weather forecast, the Tall Ship Park event has been postponed to October 19, With regard to other activities, check out the Post-Gazette. Here in East Boston the big day will be October 19, 2025 at Tall Ship Park.
- [RIP: A true East Bostonian, Domenic Amara -- educator, publisher, scientist, activist](https://eastboston.com/rip-a-true-east-bostonian-domenic-amara-educator-publisher-scientist-activist/) - By FRANK CONTE After the news hit today, a not so little light went out in East Boston. After a long battle with cancer, Domenic Amara passed away Friday. He will be certainly missed by the many he taught in classrooms, the many he met in labs, the many he mentored and the many he
- [With final approaching, Frank Baker makes a key East Boston push](https://eastboston.com/with-final-approaching-frank-baker-makes-a-key-east-boston-push/) - Canvasses Ward 1, a key battleground for the former district city councilor seeking to move up to an at-large seat. A key endorsement from State Senator Lydia Edwards should help.
- [East Boston Muralists…Reimagined to open Oct. 6 at ClipArt](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-muralistsreimagined-to-open-oct-6-at-clipart/) - East Boston, MA — The ClipArt Gallery, in collaboration with Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG) and curated by AWG member Jean M. Bernstein, presents East Boston Muralists…Reimagined, an exhibition featuring the personal works of two renowned muralists whose large-scale public art can be found throughout East Boston and beyond: Felipe Ortiz and Sophy Tuttle. During the
- [NOAH and Maverick Landing Community Services earn MAPC grant of $125,000](https://eastboston.com/noah-and-maverick-landing-community-services-earn-mapc-grant-of-125000/) - MAPC Awards $800k in “Accelerating Climate Resilience” Grants to Municipal and Community-Organization Led Projects The cities/towns of Revere, Marblehead, Chelsea, and the following organizations: Just a Start; Housing Corporation of Arlington; WalkMassachusetts; TownGreen, Inc.; Black Economic Council of Massachusetts; Neighborhood of Affordable Housing and Maverick Landing Community Services; MassEnergize, Inc.; and Boston Public Housing Corporation
- [NeighborHealth Appoints Jessica Magnotta as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-appoints-jessica-magnotta-as-vice-president-and-chief-human-resources-officer/) - Experienced healthcare HR executive joins NeighborHealth leadership team to advance workforce strategy and employee experience REVERE, MA (September 25, 2025) — NeighborHealth announced the appointment of Jessica Magnotta, MPS, HRER, as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. An innovative team leader with nearly two decades of experience in the healthcare sector across hospitals, physician
- [MCCA awards Community Partnership Grants to 4 East Boston nonprofits; Salesian B&G, Piers Park Sailing among grant awardees](https://eastboston.com/mcca-awards-community-partnership-grants-to-4-east-boston-nonprofits/) - Boston - The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) last week announced it has distributed $115,000 in Community Partnership Grants to 23 Boston-based nonprofits during its annual awards luncheon at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC). The grants are awarded through the MCCA’s Community Partnership Program, which directs a portion of consumer show
- [EastBoston.com exclusive: Calls to City Hall from January 2025 through June 2025](https://eastboston.com/eastboston-com-exclusive-calls-to-city-hall-from-january-2025-through-june-2025/) - Here are a few quick snapshots of data from the City of Boston's 311 calls compiled by EastBoston.com
- [NeighborHealth Launches Boston’s First 24/7 Public Health Vending Machine](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-launches-bostons-first-24-7-public-health-vending-machine/) - Ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration mark a milestone in equitable access to life-saving supplies and recovery services. BOSTON, MA (September 18, 2025) – During a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its 10 Gove Street location in East Boston, NeighborHealth announced the official launch of Boston’s first 24-hour Public Health Vending Machine. This new technology marks a major
- [East Boston residents to participate in the 37th Annual Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-residents-to-participate-in-the-37th-annual-jimmy-fund-walk-presented-by-hyundai/) - Bryan Kronk, Jenna Barrows and Mark Apinis will join thousands in the iconic fundraising walk for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to support all forms of cancer research and care East Boston, Mass.—Nine residents from East Boston will participate in the 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 5. Bryan Kronk, Jenna Barrows, Mark
- [World War II veterans leave from East Boston to the Netherlands](https://eastboston.com/world-war-ii-veterans-leave-from-east-boston-to-the-netherlands/) - (EAST BOSTON- September 17, 2025) Three WWII Veterans - Gene Metcalfe, Frank Stellar, & Lester Schrenk - will be returning to the Netherlands to participate in commemorations for the 81st Anniversary of Operation Market Garden. According to East Boston's USMC veteran Andrew Biggio and Team Rifle, they are the only American Veterans who will be
- [How to Stay Healthy This Fall & Winter in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/how-to-stay-healthy-this-fall-winter-in-east-boston/) - By THERESA MALIONEK SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM (EAST BOSTON, September 16, 2025) It’s September—the air is turning colder, days are getting shorter, and the holiday season is around the corner. Along with the change in season, comes a higher risk of colds, flu, and seasonal stress. The good news? By adopting a few habits, you can
- [How East Boston voted in the races for Mayor, At-Large City Council and District 1 CC 2025](https://eastboston.com/how-east-boston-voted-in-the-race-for-at-large-city-council-2025/) - Updated September 11, 2025 7 a.m. District 1 results forthcoming. Below are the local results for at-large city council compiled by East Boston from City of Boston Election Department data. Update: How East Boston voted for District 1 City Council.
- [East Boston Main Streets to host “Eastie Welcome Weekend”](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-main-streets-to-host-eastie-welcome-weekend/) - A free community block party on Saturday, September 20, 2025 East Boston Main Streets is pleased to announce Eastie Welcome Weekend, a new event designed to engage new residents, celebrate the neighborhood’s diversity, and strengthen bonds between local businesses, non-profits, and the broader community. The outdoor event will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025,
- [Atlantic Works Gallery to present two concurrent shows: Interwoven by Maryellen Cahill and Love in the Shadows by Charlene Liska](https://eastboston.com/atlantic-works-gallery-to-present-two-concurrent-shows-interwoven-by-maryellen-cahill-and-love-in-the-shadows-by-charlene-liska/) - At the East Boston gallery at 80 Border Street. October 3-25 Interwoven by Maryellen Cahill\Love in the Shadows by Charlene Liska Atlantic Works Gallery is pleased to present two concurrent shows: Interwoven by Maryellen Cahill and Love in the Shadows by Charlene Liska. Doors open Friday October 3, and the opening reception is on Saturday,
- [What we saw at "Art on the Park" at the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/what-we-saw-at-art-on-the-park-at-the-greenway/) - Local artisans offered their wares and artwork on a sunny early September Saturday afternoon on the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway in East Boston.
- [Beyond the Gallery: Local Artists Transform The Eddy into a Pop-Up](https://eastboston.com/beyond-the-gallery-local-artists-transform-the-eddy-into-a-pop-up/) - The Water's Edge East Boston, MA — The East Boston Artists Group (EBAG) presents The Water’s Edge, a collaborative exhibition featuring four local artists whose work is inspired by the natural beauty,color, and energy of the waterfront. The show will run from September 15 to October 20, 2025 in a unique pop-up gallery space at
- [Two East Boston gardeners recognized in Mayor Wu's 2025 Garden Contest](https://eastboston.com/two-east-boston-gardeners-recognized-in-mayor-wus-2025-garden-contest/) - Suzen Holohan of won first place in the "Vegetable or Herb Garden" category while Sharon Gentges earned a second place finish in the "Shade Garden" category. Both are East Boston residents BOSTON – Wednesday, August 27, 2025 – Yesterday, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the winners of the 29th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest in a ceremony
- [Sonidos de la Gente – The Latin Music & Dance Festival Returns September 12th](https://eastboston.com/sonidos-de-la-gente-the-latin-music-dance-festival-returns-september-12th/) - The 4th Annual Event is Proudly Presented by Senator Lydia Edwards, ZUMIX, VROCC, Bajucol Dance Company, Salsa y Control Dance Company and the City of Boston. (East Boston, Massachusetts – August 22, 2025) – Senator Lydia Edwards, in partnership with ZUMIX, Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC), Bajucol Dance Company, Salsa y Control Dance Company and
- [NeighborHealth is recognized as quality leader in delivering community health](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-us-recognized-as-quality-leader-in-delivering-community-health/) - NeighborHealth is recognized with five distinguished quality badges by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration BOSTON, MA (August 26, 2025) – NeighborHealth, Massachusetts’ largest community-based primary care health system, has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- [Vitagliano: When it comes to airports, the time to think regionally is now!](https://eastboston.com/when-it-comes-to-airports-the-time-to-think-regionally-is-now/) - East Boston bears the brunt of Logan Airport’s growth. A New England regional airport system could reduce pollution, noise, and congestion.
- [Mark the date: "Trash to Treasure" cleaning up East Boston's waterfront](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-trash-to-treasure-cleaning-up-east-bostons-waterfront/) - Who: The Surfrider Foundation’s Massachusetts Chapter, Art activist Rebecca McGee Tuck What: “Trash to Treasure / De basura a tesoro” East Boston harbor cleanup and trash-to-art project. This free, family-friendly event will bring neighbors together for a morning of fun by the water, featuring a shoreline cleanup and a collaborative art project led by art
- [BMRB asks: Where do the At-Large candidates for city council stand on key issues facing Boston](https://eastboston.com/bmrb-asks-where-do-the-at-large-candidates-for-city-council-stand-on-key-issues-facing-boston/) - From the Boston Municipal Research Bureau: It may still be summer but fall election season starts shortly in Boston. Early voting begins Saturday, August 30th for the September 9th preliminary election and mail-in ballots will be distributed earlier than that. While the Mayor’s race has attracted most of the attention, there is also a competitive
- [Little Folks Day Care to unveil new outdoor play area to enhance early childhood learning and development](https://eastboston.com/little-folks-day-care-to-unveil-new-outdoor-play-area-to-enhance-early-childhood-learning-and-development/) - Little Folks Day Care, a non-profit early childhood day care center, is excited to announce the transformation of their underutilized outdoor space into a brand-new play area. Recognizing the critical role of outdoor play in early childhood development, Little Folks Day Care repurposed an existing space to create a dynamic outdoor learning and play environment.
- [Art in the Park Comes to the East Boston Greenway this September](https://eastboston.com/art-in-the-park-comes-to-the-east-boston-greenway-this-september/) - East Boston, MA — On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway in partnership with the Trustees One Waterfront and the East Boston Artists Group (EBAG), present Art in the Park — a free, outdoor art show happening from 12:00 to 4:00 PM along the Greenway between the Blue Caboose
- [Andrew Biggio’s The Rifle Project Brings 4 American WWII Veterans Back to their Battlefields](https://eastboston.com/andrew-biggios-the-rifle-project-brings-4-american-wwii-veterans-back-to-their-battlefields/) - 81st Anniversary of Operation Market Garden, Stalag XII-A, & Bastogne, September 16-22, 2025 This September, Andrew Biggio - USMC Veteran & author of bestsellers The Rifle & The Rifle II - will undertake his 21 st trip bringing four World War II Veterans Back to their Battlefields. To date, Biggio has brought over 50 WWII
- [Eastie turns out to show its pride](https://eastboston.com/eastie-turns-out-to-show-its-pride/) - Another successful event! Hundreds turn out for a beautiful day at Piers Park on the waterfront to celebrate the East Boston community. Entertainment and showcases by civic groups mark the day at the 36th annual event. This large-scale community event fosters connection and encourages East Boston residents to engage with local small businesses, restaurants, and
- [City dedicates Hero Square at the corner London and Decatur to John A. Scannapieco](https://eastboston.com/city-dedicates-hero-square-at-the-corner-london-and-decatur-to-john-a-scannapieco/) - John A. Scannapieco was born on January 18, 1923 in East Boston. John graduated from Mechanic Arts High School and entered the U.S. Army on March 1, 1943. At Fort Jackson John was a member of the 106th Division, 589th Field, Artillery and was Gun Leader of the 4th Howitzer. John was sent to Tennessee
- [August 16: Eastie Pride Day -- Mark the date now!](https://eastboston.com/august-16-eastie-pride-day-mark-the-date-now/) - East Boston Community Organization Announces Event Date and Details for 2025 Celebration. The Eastie Pride Day Committee will be hosting their 36th annual celebration of East Boston on August 16th at Piers Park. EAST BOSTON, MA (August 4, 2025) – Today, the Eastie Pride Day Committee announced that the 36th annual Eastie Pride Day celebration
- [East Boston Meet & Greet with Frank Baker: August 18](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-meet-greet-with-frank-baker-august-18/) - Advertisement The Friends of Frank Baker invite you to join myself, Frank Baker, candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, for a community conversation in East Boston. Caffè Dello Sport973 Saratoga St, East Boston, MA 02128(339) 226-2315 Monday, August 18, 2025 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMMenu: http://caffedellosport.net Host Committee: • Carlo Basile • Lisa Capogreco • Pat Capogreco • Felix Cutillo • Sal LaMattina Frank
- [Stories needed for community-based art installation: “Connective Tissue”](https://eastboston.com/stories-needed-for-community-based-art-installation-connective-tissue/) - (August 5, 2025, East Boston, MA) – Wanted: local people to add their voices to a collection of stories to be woven into a public art installation that will be shared at the East Boston Artists Group’s 3rd Annual “Harboring Creativity” event at the iconic ICA Watershed, on November 8 and 9, 2025. East Boston
- [Atlantic Works Gallery unveils new art show: STUDIO # 213](https://eastboston.com/atlantic-works-gallery-unveils-new-art-show-studio-213/) - Title: Studio #213Artists: Jeff Briggs and Katie KimbrellShow Dates: September 6 - 27, 2025Opening Reception: Thursday, July 17, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Community Day: Saturday, September 6, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.Closing Reception: Thursday, September 18, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG) September exhibition will be Studio #213, paintings by Jeff Briggs and Katie Kimbrell. This presentation opens Saturday, September 6th with
- [Reminder Blue Line service will be suspended between Airport and Wonderland stations August 9 - August 17](https://eastboston.com/reminder-blue-line-service-will-be-suspended-between-airport-and-wonderland-stations-august-9-august-17/)
- [Eastie celebrates National Night Out with local law enforcement](https://eastboston.com/eastie-celebrates-national-night-out-with-local-law-enforcement/) - (All photographs by Frank Conte for EastBoston.com) True community policing requires two way trust and collaboration. East Boston is better for demonstrating how local law enforcement engages with the community.
- [Over 150 people of all abilities came together to enjoy the beach at Triangle, Inc.’s Annual Beach:Ability Event in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/over-150-people-of-all-abilities-came-together-to-enjoy-the-beach-at-triangle-inc-s-annual-beachability-event-in-east-boston/) - East Boston, MA - Triangle Inc., a Malden-based nonprofit that offers innovative and comprehensive disability services that serves nearly 3,000 people across eastern Massachusetts, hosted their annual Beach:Ability event at Constitution Beach in East Boston on Saturday, August 2. This event has become a highly anticipated tradition in the Triangle community and was made possible
- [NeighborHealth Hosts Children’s Bike Safety Day Promoting Safe Riding All Summer](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-hosts-childrens-bike-safety-day-promoting-safe-riding-all-summer/) - Families gear up for safety at East Boston Farmers Market event in partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital BOSTON, MA (July 31, 2025) – NeighborHealth, with the support of Boston Children’s Hospital, hosted a Children’s Bike Safety Day at NeighborHealth’s weekly East Boston Farmers Market on Wednesday, July 16 in Central Square Park. The special event
- [Sal Baglio's latest offering: The Peppermint Kicks new album "Pop Rocks in My Chewing Gum"](https://eastboston.com/sal-baglios-latest-offering-the-peppermint-kicks-new-album-pop-rocks-in-my-chewing-gum/) - East Boston native Sal Baglio along with bandmate Dan Kopko continues his fidelity to that distinctive and authentic rock and roll sound that is long his own with a new album. BOSTON, Mass. [August 1, 2025] – Everyone has a favorite band; everyone has a favorite album; and everyone has a favorite song. The Peppermint
- [Coordinating, mediating and empowering, Mutual Aid Eastie lends a hand](https://eastboston.com/coordinating-mediating-and-empowering-mutual-aid-eastie-lends-a-hand/) - Mutual Aid Eastie helps an East Boston immigrant family escape unsafe housing. Learn how this grassroots network offers support, resources, and resilience in times of crisis.
- [Scenes from another successful Taste of Eastie](https://eastboston.com/scenes-from-another-successful-taste-of-eastie/) - The MBTA ran extra ferry service to the Tall Ships and the downtown crowd got a Taste of Eastie. Another success for East Boston Main Streets. The event showcases dozens of local eateries including a few bakeries. The diverse offerings are a testament to East Boston's multicultural palate. A good time was had by all
- [NeighborHealth awarded funding from Healey-Driscoll Administration to increase pipeline of behavioral health professionals](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-awarded-funding-from-healey-driscoll-administration-to-increase-pipeline-of-behavioral-health-professionals/) - NeighborHealth is awarded up to $324K by Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to enhance behavioral health services. BOSTON, MA (July 21, 2025) – NeighborHealth has been awarded $324,000 in funding through Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Behavioral Health Supervising Clinicians Incentive Program (SCIP) to support the health
- [Tastie of Eastie: Tuesday, July 22, 2025; MBTA to add ferry service](https://eastboston.com/tastie-of-eastie-tuesday-july-22-2025/) - East Boston’s premier summer food festival, bringing together local restaurants, residents and food lovers citywide for a celebration of culinary excellence and community spirit. It's not to be missed -- one of the year's great events. Details over at East Boston Main Streets. Meanwhile the MBTA is adding ferry service.
- [Coletta Zapata leads hearing to implement a fire victim fund](https://eastboston.com/coletta-zapata-leads-hearing-to-implement-a-fire-victim-fund/) - BOSTON (July 14, 2025) — Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata sponsored a hearing to discuss creating an emergency relief fund for fire victims and to explore long-term solutions for fire prevention and emergency response. Earlier this year, she introduced the hearing order as part of her ongoing work following a wave of residential fires
- [Community health priorities unveiled at NeighborHealth's Gallery Walk in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/community-health-priorities-unveiled-at-neighborhealths-gallery-walk-in-east-boston/) - NeighborHealth convenes East Boston residents and leaders to explore the 2025 Boston Community Health Needs Assessment, shaping pathways for equitable health solutions across the city BOSTON, MA (July 14, 2025) – NeighborHealth and the Boston Community Health Collaborative (BCHC) gathered residents at the health center’s Maverick Square location in East Boston on Tuesday, July 8
- [Park Poetree Brings Soulful Open Mic to East Boston](https://eastboston.com/park-poetree-brings-soulful-open-mic-to-east-boston/) - East Boston, MA — The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway is delighted to host a day Park Poetree on Sunday, August 3rd from 4–7PM, the community is invited to gather among the trees for the very first edition of Park Poetree, an open mic experience blooming right in the heart of Bremen Street Park’s Amphitheatre. Curated by
- [Boston Municipal Research Bureau Appoints New CEO & President](https://eastboston.com/boston-municipal-research-bureau-appoints-new-ceo-president/) - Steve Poftak is the new CEO & President of the city's fiscal watchdog. Boston, MA – July 8, 2025 – The Boston Municipal Research Bureau is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Poftak as its new Chief Executive Officer & President, effective July 14, 2025. He succeeds Martha (Marty) Walz, who served as Interim
- [Is the state’s jobs machine sputtering?](https://eastboston.com/is-the-states-jobs-machine-sputtering/) - By FRANK CONTE What to make of the latest Massachusetts jobs numbers? Last month the state’s Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development highlighted the growth of jobs and the increase in the number of employees in Massachusetts. It also touted the state’s above-the-national- average labor force participation rate, an important metric that shows how
- [An EastBoston.com tradition: JFK reading the Declaration of Independence](https://eastboston.com/an-eastboston-com-tradition-jfk-reading-the-declaration-of-independence/) - Not to be forgotten: What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? by Frederick Douglass
- [Boston Red Sox host Latino Youth Recognition Day honoring East Boston and Chelsea students](https://eastboston.com/boston-red-sox-host-latino-youth-recognition-day-honoring-east-boston-and-chelsea-students/) - NeighborHealth Sponsors Celebration of Academic Excellence for Local Latino Middle Schoolers BOSTON, MA (July 2, 2025) – On Monday, June 30, 2025, Fenway Park was filled with cheers that went beyond baseball, as the historic stadium celebrated Latino Youth Recognition Day, an event that has honored top-achieving Latino middle school students from East Boston and
- [The Salesian Boys & Girls Club 80th anniversary gala a stunning success](https://eastboston.com/the-salesian-boys-girls-club-80th-anniversary-gala-a-stunning-success/) - A sellout crowd of supporters packed the Harborside Hyatt Hotel, to honor the work of one on East Boston's most respected institutions.The gala raised funds for the club's many efforts including its summer program. The event included a silent and open auction, speeches honoring alumni and supporters and a keynote from former Governor Charlie Baker.
- [Work stoppage continues as legislature fails to include more pay for public defender bar advocate in latest budget](https://eastboston.com/work-stoppage-continues-as-legislature-fails-to-include-more-pay-for-public-defender-bar-advocate-in-latest-budget/) - Work stoppage which affects all courts including the East Boston District Court has the state's justice system on edge as defendants without constitutionally mandated attorneys reach 1,600. JUNE 29, 2025, Boston, MA – Public defender bar advocates will continue to refuse new cases after legislators unveiled the state budget with no raise. “The proposed budget
- [East Boston Farmers Market 2025 set to open Wednesdays starting July 2](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-farmers-market-2025-set-to-open-wednesdays-starting-july-5/) - NeighborHealth issues announcement The summer and fall schedule are as follows: When: Wednesdays from 3:00 to 6:30 pm, July 2nd through October 22nd (October hours 3:00 – 6:00 pm) Where: Central Square Park (across from Liberty Shopping Center, 200 Border Street) This year the market will feature a variety of produce farms, local fish, honey, and
- [Eastie Week 2025 begins July 13](https://eastboston.com/eastie-week-2025-begins-july-13/) - Runs for two weeks. Details at Eastieweek.org.
- [A moving spiritual experience, local Catholics greet Archbishop Henning at Piers Park](https://eastboston.com/a-moving-spiritual-experience-local-catholics-greet-archbishop-henning-at-piers-park/) - As part of at two-day Eucharistic Procession by the Sea on the feast of Corpus Christi, the recently appointed Archbishop of Boston, Richard G. Henning joined in prayer at Piers Park on East Boston's waterfront in a joyful display of fidelity and fellowship. From The Pilot: "The Archbishop was thinking of ways to do something
- [NeighborHealth Appoints Dr. Julio Mazul as Chief Medical Officer](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-appoints-dr-julio-mazul-as-chief-medical-officer/) - Dr. Mazul assumes role after serving as Interim Chief Medical Officer for over a year, bringing a renewed commitment to increase access to high-quality care for Greater Boston’s immigrant communities. BOSTON, MA (June 23, 2025) – NeighborHealth today announced the appointment of Julio Mazul, MD, as the organization’s first-ever Latino Vice President and Chief Medical
- [Teamsters Local 25 awards college scholarship to Teagen Scarpa of East Boston](https://eastboston.com/teamsters-local-25-awards-college-scholarship-to-teagen-scarpa-of-east-boston/) - Union provides 39 children of Local 25 members with scholarships to help launch their college experience BOSTON-Teamsters Local 25 gave college scholarships worth a combined $78,000 to 39 high school students during its recent membership meeting, awards that the Local’s president called an investment in the “next generation.” The scholarships were presented at a ceremony
- [About that jobs number](https://eastboston.com/about-that-jobs-number/) - By FRANK CONTEEditor and Publisher Judging from the headline, the most recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the U.S. employment situation showed continued job growth. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 139,000 above expectations from economists who track the job market. A Wall Street Journal poll found that that its respondents —
- [Empowering Youth Through Action: East Boston Central Catholic and ThinkGive Partner for Impact](https://eastboston.com/empowering-youth-through-action-east-boston-central-catholic-and-thinkgive-partner-for-impact/) - East Boston Central Catholic has partnered with local nonprofit ThinkGive to bring free, impactful social and emotional learning (SEL) programming to its students. Funded through ThinkGive's SEL for Every Child Fund, this initiative ensures no financial burden on the school while delivering lasting benefits to students. Rooted in a shared commitment to fostering young people's
- [Local Artist collects—and burns—100 anonymous confessions](https://eastboston.com/local-artist-collects-and-burns-100-anonymous-confessions/) - [Editor's note: this column was revised by the author and re-posted on June 12, 2025] By Daniel Gaviani SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM How I Set 100 Secrets on Fire – And Called It Art. East Boston is already a cultural hub. From the murals that color our streets to the music programs at ZUMIX, creativity is
- [East Boston Social Centers establishes Ginnie St. Cyr Memorial Fund to honor her legacy](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-social-centers-establishes-ginnie-st-cyr-memorial-fund-to-honor-her-legacy/) - [Editor's note: The late Ginnie St. Cyr was a longtime East Boston activist who wrote a column for the Community News decades ago. Her interests were far and wide from her home on Eagle Hill. Ginnie worked at East Boston Little City Hall. One of Ginnie's main engagements was working with the Social Centers particularly
- [NeighborHealth Celebrates 30 years of Complex Care at Annual Art of Health Care Gala](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-celebrates-30-years-of-complex-care-at-annual-art-of-health-care-gala/) - Hundreds gather at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park to honor the CATCH program’s work to support holistic care for children with complex needs BOSTON, MA (June 10, 2025) – On Thursday, June 5, 2025, NeighborHealth hosted its annual Art of Health Care fundraising gala at Boston’s historic Fenway Park, attracting nearly 400 attendees to support NeighborHealth’s
- [Three East Boston students awarded Massport Memorial Scholarships](https://eastboston.com/three-east-boston-students-awarded-massport-memorial-scholarships/) - Awards will help local students attend college EAST BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the recipients of the annual scholarships honoring the memory of longtime employees Deborah Hadden Gray, Donna Rauseo and Lowell L. Richards III. The 2025 scholarships were awarded to East Boston residents Dominic Jorge, Madelina Vivas and Teagen Scarpa.
- [Latinos for Education honors Excel Academy Administrator, Chelsea City Councilor](https://eastboston.com/latinos-for-education-honors-excel-academy-administrator-chelsea-city-councilor/) - The Excel Academy is located in East Boston, Massachusetts Latinos for Education hosted its fourth annual Latino Educators Shine Awards at the State House on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 honoring Kelly Garcia, a special education administrator at Excel Academy Charter High School in East Boston and Chelsea City Councilor At-Large. This year, 40 Latino educators from across
- [Mark the date: June 26, Salesian Boys & Girls Club 80th Anniversary Gala](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-salesian-boys-girls-club-80th-anniversary-gala/) - [Editor's Note: One of the biggest East Boston events of the year.] Salesian Boys & Girls Club is delighted to invite you to our 80th Anniversary Gala celebration on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor, 101 Harborside Drive, East Boston. This event marks a significant milestone in our journey of nurturing and
- [East Boston resident presents keynote at 12th Annual Pride Flag Raising](https://eastboston.com/today-east-boston-resident-to-present-keynote-at-12th-annual-pride-flag-raising/) - What: East Boston Pride Flag Raising Where: Piers Park, Marginal Street East Boston When: Friday, June 6th, 2024 6:00 PM Details: This Friday, June 6th @ 6:00 East Boston will be celebrating its 12th annual Pride Flag Raising event at Piers Park on Marginal Street. This annual community and family friendly event includes a light
- [EdVestors Announces Nearly $538,000 in Arts Expansion Grants to Boston Public Schools](https://eastboston.com/edvestors-announces-nearly-538000-in-arts-expansion-grants-to-boston-public-schools/) - East Boston Public Schools among among beneficiaries. [table id=3 /] BOSTON (June 2, 2025) – EdVestors, a Boston-based school improvement organization, today awarded $537,700 in grants to over 35 nonprofits working with 63 Boston Public Schools (BPS) to support equitable, quality arts education for the 2025-2026 school year. Since its inception in 2009, BPS Arts
- [NeighborHealth Hosts ‘Mental Health Rocks’ Event Celebrating Community Wellness](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-hosts-mental-health-rocks-event-celebrating-community-wellness/) - NeighborHealth celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month with community event at Zumix Music School BOSTON, MA (June 4, 2025) – On Saturday, May 24, 2025, NeighborHealth hosted, "Mental Health Rocks," a new initiative celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month through art, expression, and the healing power of community. Hosted at Zumix Music School in East Boston, the
- [Massport welcomes students to its annual STEM expo](https://eastboston.com/massport-welcomes-students-to-its-annual-stem-expo/) - BOSTON –The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), hosted over 2,200 local middle and high school students and teachers for the annual Aviation & Maritime STEM Expo on Thursday, May 29. This unique event, the largest in the region, featured over 50 planes and exhibits aimed at encouraging students
- [Community marks the Battle of Chelsea Creek](https://eastboston.com/community-marks-the-battle-of-chelsea-creek/) - Police officers from A-7 East Boston also took part in the commemoration of the Battle.
- [Citing low pay, public defender Bar Advocates mark first day of work stoppage](https://eastboston.com/citing-low-pay-public-defender-bar-advocates-mark-first-day-of-work-stoppage/) - The recent work action by bar advocates could affect cases at East Boston District Court (May 26, 2025, Boston, MA) – Public defender bar advocates will mark the first day of refusing to accept new court-appointed work until they receive an hourly wage comparable with other states with a rally at the Massachusetts State House
- [East Boston's Bradley School to take part in annual Boston Children's Chorus](https://eastboston.com/east-bostons-bradley-school-to-take-part-in-annual-boston-childrens-chorus/) - 700 youth singers from 10 schools across Boston will come together to sing on June 10 at Strand Theatre in Dorchester Boston, MA (May 20, 2025) -- Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) today announced details for an expanded Big Sing, a special performance featuring about 700 youth singers from Dorchester, East Boston, Mattapan, Roxbury, and South
- [East Boston Main Streets Welcomes Ethan Vogt as New Executive Director](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-main-streets-welcomes-ethan-vogt-as-new-executive-director/) - East Boston, MA – March 25, 2025 – East Boston Main Streets is pleased to announce the appointment of Ethan Vogt (pronounced E-thun Vote) as its new Executive Director. A resident of East Boston and the founder of Eastie dot Biz, an Instagram account dedicated to showcasing local businesses and entrepreneurs, Ethan has been actively
- [DiZoglio cites Spinelli's no-bid contract in stinging audit report on migrant shelter funding](https://eastboston.com/dizoglio-cites-spinellis-no-bid-contract-in-stinging-audit-report-on-migrant-shelter-funding/) - Shelter Audit Finds Contract Mismanagement, Improper and Unlawful Use of Emergency Procurements Excessive Costs, Missing Documentation, Lack of Oversight Flagged as Issues (BOSTON - MAY 20, 2025)— Today, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Office released an audit report of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), reviewing the period from July 1, 2021, through
- [Wine and craft beer tasting at Sacred Heart: May 31](https://eastboston.com/wine-and-craft-beer-tasting-at-sacred-heart-may-31/) - "Savor the Fusion: Wine and Craft Beer Tasting Event Offers a Unique Palette Experience!" Join us on Friday, May 31, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm for a delightful evening of sipping on exquisite wines, and craft beers, light refreshments, live music by Take me Down, and raffles with fabulous prizes. The event will be Wine tasting in East Boston - Sacred Heart is sponsoring a wine and beer tasting event on Friday, May 13 at the church hall. It's worth checking out.
- [Welcome to the neighborhood: Caffe dello Sport opens in Orient Heights](https://eastboston.com/welcome-to-the-neighborhood-caffe-dello-sport-opens-in-orient-heights/) - Caffe dello Sport officially opened on Sunday, May 18, 2025 in East Boston's Orient Heights section on Saratoga Street. Check them out, the well-known North End cafe did a wonderful job renovating its new satellite location. The East Boston cafe will be open 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 pm.. (Photograph by
- [East Boston’s premier Italian-American restaurant officially reopens after full-scale renovation and rebrand ](https://eastboston.com/east-bostons-premier-italian-american-restaurant-officially-reopens-after-full-scale-renovation-and-rebrand/) - Pazza on Porter Debuts New Italian Inspired Interior with Retro Accents, a Refreshed Patio Space, Elevated Menu, Enhanced Traveler Amenities, and More EAST BOSTON, Mass. (May 19, 2025) — After five years as a staple dining spot in East Boston, Pazza on Porter is entering an exciting new chapter. Owned by local restaurateurs Mivan Spencer and Raffaele
- [Mark the date: May 24, The Battle of Chelsea Creek Celebration set](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-may-24-the-battle-of-chelsea-creek-celebration-set/) - 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary ‘Battle of Chelsea Creek and Noddle’s Island’ to be celebrated May 24 at East Boston's Urban Wild Battle Reenactments, petting zoo and pony rides, historical walks of Eagle Hill, boat tours, crafts, and fife-and-drum band to be featured at free community event The British are coming … and the Colonists
- [Help East Boston celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Chelsea Creek](https://eastboston.com/help-east-boston-celebrate-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-chelsea-creek/) - With community support, lovers of local history will properly recognize East Boston’s important place in the American Revolution. The 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution is being commemorated across the United States this year. In East Boston, the East Boston Museum and Historical Society is working to highlight the community’s unique role in this historic
- [East Boston receives $36,000 in Better Beaches grant funding](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-receives-36000-in-better-beaches-grant-funding/) - Save the Harbor grants $36K for free events at East Boston beaches. Discover 200+ Better Beaches programs across Boston Harbor this summer.
- [Grace Church Rummage Sale: May 17](https://eastboston.com/grace-church-rummage-sale-may-17/)
- [Ensemble of Student Musicians Representing Four East Boston Schools to Perform at East Boston High School Game](https://eastboston.com/ensemble-of-student-musicians-representing-four-east-boston-schools-to-perform-at-east-boston-high-school-game/) - The performance, a product of the East Boston Music Collective, will showcase the depth and quality of music education in East Boston’s public schools WHAT: The East Boston Music Collective (EMBC), administered by EdVestors, a non-profit school improvement organization, and a number of other public and private partners, will be performing at an upcoming East
- [East Boston Greenway Council announces "Summer on the Greenway" series](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-greenway-council-announces-summer-on-the-greenway-music-series/) - From local jazz musicians to world class artists with a little salsa on the side, the Greenway Council has something for everyone.
- [Eastie Farm Hit the Pavement for Project Bread’s 57th Walk for Hunger](https://eastboston.com/eastie-farm-hit-the-pavement-for-project-breads-57th-walk-for-hunger/) - East Boston-Based Nonprofit Raises Money for Statewide Hunger Relief EAST BOSTON, Mass. – On Sunday, May 4, Eastie Farm joined thousands of walkers for Project Bread’s 57th Walk for Hunger. The East Boston-based nonprofit returns to hit the pavement to raise money to support statewide food security through the Commonwealth Program. The Commonwealth gives organizations
- [Closing Boston’s Health Equity Gap: A Shared Responsibility](https://eastboston.com/proposed-headline-closing-bostons-health-equity-gap-a-shared-responsibility/) - In Boston, your zip code can determine how long you live. This is not hyperbole – it is a documented fact. The Boston Public Health Commission recently released a Health Equity Report that reveals a sobering reality: there exists a 23-year difference in life expectancy between Roxbury and Back Bay, two Boston neighborhoods separated by just over
- [New report outlines roadmap for Boston Harbor's designated port areas](https://eastboston.com/14141-2/) - Key findings underscore how competing pressures and priorities have weakened the integrity and effectiveness of Boston’s Inner Harbor DPAs, and provide strategies for a collaborative, cross-sector process to reexamine their impact BOSTON—January 29, 2025—Today, the Boston Waterfront Partners—community-based organizations dedicated to the sustainable development and equitable use of Boston's waterfront areas—released a new report analyzing
- [Free Family Zumba every Saturday](https://eastboston.com/free-family-zumba-every-saturday/) - Every summer the Boston Public Health Commission and Parks Dept offer FREE fitness throughout the city and virtually. The two departments are holding a kid-friendly Family Zumba class in LoPresti Park in East Boston on Saturdays at 10 AM: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-fitness-series-family-zumba-kids-welcome-tickets-596117281837 You can find the full list of virtual and outdoor classes around the city at boston.gov/fitness.
- [East Boston resident, Enilda Lovo, named to Commonwealth Heroines Class of 2023](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-resident-enilda-lovo-named-to-commonwealth-heroines-class-of-2023/) - Boston, Mass - The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) hosted their 20th Annual Commonwealth Heroines celebration on Friday, June 23, in the Great Hall of Flags in the Massachusetts State House. The special luncheon honored over 127 women who have performed unheralded acts throughout the year, improving our communities. In a collaborative
- [The Amplifier Heads and Barrence Whitfield declare ‘They Came To Rock’](https://eastboston.com/the-amplifier-heads-and-barrence-whitfield-declare-they-came-to-rock/) - East Boston's Sal Baglio has a new album coming out, "They came to rock." Release date is March 1, 2024.
- [East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Recognizes World Down Syndrome Day](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-neighborhood-health-center-recognizes-world-down-syndrome-day/) - BOSTON, MA (April 1, 2024) – East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) recognized World Down Syndrome Day by unveiling a gallery wall of local pediatric patients living with Down Syndrome in the lobby of EBNHC’s Maverick Square location. Nearly 20 families were in attendance to see their child’s photo portrait on display. World Down Syndrome
- [Conte: On Beacon Hill, the problem is spending](https://eastboston.com/on-beacon-hill-the-problem-is-spending/) - by FRANK CONTE What’s going on up on Beacon Hill? It wasn’t long ago that the Commonwealth’s coffers were so full that an obscure 1986 law triggered a rare rebate to taxpayers. The tide has certainly turned more than six months into the current fiscal year. According to the Department of Revenue, the Commonwealth is
- [Remembering Jerry DiFranza, advocate for the disabled](https://eastboston.com/remembering-jerry-difranza-advocate-for-the-disabled/) - Gerald "Jerry" DiFranza, a tireless advocate for the disabled in East Boston and beyond, passed away on April 28, 2025. His work shaped disability rights and inspired generations.
- [Local charter operator among top angler in Bay State](https://eastboston.com/local-charter-operator-among-top-angler-in-bay-state/) - One of the winners, Captain Riccardo Buzzanga, offers pick-ups directly from East Boston as part of his charter service. He lists several Boston neighborhoods as options — including the North End, Seaport, and Charlestown — and East Boston is specifically mentioned as one of the available locations. Riccardo Buzzanga of Trinacria Fishing – Boston one
- [Saturday, May 5: Opening Reception for The Art of Letting Goby Elsa Campbell and Daniel Gaviani](https://eastboston.com/opening-reception-for-the-art-of-letting-goby-elsa-campbell-and-daniel-gaviani/) - Atlantic Works Gallery is pleased to invite you to the Opening Reception of its May exhibition The Art of Letting Go by Elsa Campbell and Daniel Gaviani on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 3 to 6 pm. "Elsa Campbell’s series The Beautiful Unknown, is a response to anxiety and fear of the unknown. A color palette based
- [What we saw at the TICA cat show at the Porrazzo Rink this past weekend](https://eastboston.com/what-we-saw-at-the-tica-cat-show-at-the-porrazzo-rink-this-past-weekend/) - The International Cat Association (TICA) held a cat show at the Porrazzo Rink in East Boston. Here's what we saw on Sunday, April 27, 2025. All photography by Alessandra Michelle Conte
- [BFD knocks down fire on Moore Street](https://eastboston.com/bfd-knocks-down-fire-on-moore-street/) - 25 News: One person was transported to the hospital following a fire at a multi-family home in East Boston on Saturday morning.
- [Local resident honored with Project Bread’s Patrick Hughes Award for Social Justice at 57th Annual Walk for Hunger](https://eastboston.com/local-resident-honored-with-project-breads-patrick-hughes-award-for-social-justice-at-57th-annual-walk-for-hunger/) - East Boston's Elsa Flores honored EAST BOSTON, Mass. – On May 4, Elsa Flores, of East Boston, will be honored as one of Project Bread’s inaugural Council of Experts with Lived Experience at the 57th annual Walk for Hunger with the 2025 Patrick Hughes Award for Social Justice. Project Bread recognizes the meaningful work of
- [R.I.P. Pope Francis: "Yes, the Salesians have a lost a family member"](https://eastboston.com/r-i-p-pope-francis/) - Father Mike Mendl, SDB (and a former teacher at Savio High School) writes of the pope's relationship with the Salesians of Don Bosco: This morning there was a death in the Salesian Family. Pope Francis, tho a Jesuit, had a Salesian heart: his parents’ marriage was witnessed by a Salesian, and that priest also baptized
- [Sumner Tunnel Traffic Advisory for April 25, 2025](https://eastboston.com/sumner-tunnel-traffic-advisory-for-april-25-2025/) - Overnight Closure of the Sumner Tunnel Closure on Friday, April 25, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the following morning BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that the Sumner Tunnel/ Route 1A southbound will be closed overnight to accommodate the installation of overhead signage. The Sumner Tunnel will close to all traffic at 11:00 p.m. on
- [Happy Easter (Buona Pasqua) to all who celebrate](https://eastboston.com/happy-easter-buona-pasqua-to-all-who-celebrate/) - Italian Easter pies sitting in an East Boston porch waiting for Easter. Praise the Lord; He has risen!
- [What to do with the old A-7 East Boston Police Station? The process begins April 30](https://eastboston.com/what-to-do-with-the-old-station-7-east-boston-police-station-the-process-begins-april-30/) - Find out at a Boston Planning Department Community Meeting, Wednesday, April 30, at 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please join the City of Boston Planning Department for a virtual community meeting regarding the A-7 East Boston Police Station. The purpose of the meeting is to gather ideas for rehabilitation of the building. For assistance for
- [Guest Op-Ed by Councilor Murphy: District 7 deserves representation now -- not 2026](https://eastboston.com/guest-op-ed-by-councilor-murphy-district-7-deserves-representation-now-not-2026/) - As a Boston City Councilor At-Large, I am compelled to address the recent Home Rule Petition filed by Councilors Louijeune and Breadon, which seeks to cancel the special election in District 7. This move would deny residents of Roxbury, Dorchester, Fenway, and the South End their rightful representation at City Hall. District 7, Boston’s largest
- [Free events at the East Boston Branch of the Public Library](https://eastboston.com/free-events-at-the-east-boston-branch-of-the-public-library/) - Get a listing of events at the East Boston Branch from the Boston Public Library's website here.
- [April 19: Easter Egg Hunt on the waterfront](https://eastboston.com/april-19-easter-egg-hunt-on-the-waterfront/) - Scheduled for April 19th from 10AM-12PM at Piers Park- 95 Marginal Street, East Boston. Games and face painting start at 10AM and the egg hunt is at 11AM. There will be photos with the Easter bunny.
- [The Conte family gets another taste of a state championship](https://eastboston.com/the-conte-family-gets-a-taste-of-a-state-championship/) - Juliana Conte, whose family has deep roots in East Boston, played on three Division III state championship teams at St. Mary's of Lynn. SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM LYNN — Juliana Conte, of Wakefield, lifted the Div. 3 state championship trophy with her St. Mary’s girls’ basketball teammates on March 14 at the Tsongas Center. The top-seeded Spartans
- [What some of us saw at the Boston "Hands Off" protests](https://eastboston.com/what-some-of-us-saw-at-the-boston-hands-off-protests/) - Protests gather at City Hall Plaza. FROM WBUR: "'It was the first protest for Eugenia Corbo, 53, of East Boston. Originally from Argentina, she said what the Trump administration is doing to immigrant communities is unacceptable. She said in East Boston, children are missing school out of fear, a concern seen in other neighborhoods with
- [East Boston elected officials endorse Wu for re-election](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-elected-officials-endorse-wu-for-re-election/) - The Wu Campaign visited East Boston to accept endorsements from the state senator, the state representative and the district one city councilor. The event took place Monday morning at El Jardin in Central Square. Here are statements from East Boston elected officials: "Mayor Michelle Wu's innovative policies have expanded affordable housing, empowered first-time homebuyers, and
- [MBTA: Ferry service resumes Monday, March 31](https://eastboston.com/mbta-ferry-service-resumes-monday-march-31/) - MBTA Announces Spring Schedules, Increases Subway and Bus Service Frequency Subway and bus spring schedules go into effect on April 6, Commuter Rail spring schedules went into effect on March 24, and ferry spring schedules begin to take effect on March 31. Full information available at mbta.com/ServiceChanges. BOSTON – The MBTA today announced improvements this spring to
- [Mark the date: April 3, "All the President's Women"](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-april-3-all-the-presidents-women/)
- [East Boston resident to run Boston Marathon for youth mentoring programs](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-resident-runs-boston-marathon-for-youth-mentoring-programs/) - EAST BOSTON, Mass. – On April 21, Greg Frattaroli, of East Boston, will run the Boston Marathon to support local youth mentoring programs. He will lace up to raise money and awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM), the state’s leading one-to-one mentoring program for youth. BBBSEM partners with families to provide
- [Eastie Farm holds potluck to plan its mural](https://eastboston.com/eastie-farm-holds-potluck-to-plan-its-mural/) - At the equinox on Chelsea Terrace, Eastie Farm enthusiast held a potluck to plan a mural for their urban farm. Learn more about Eastie Farm here and here. Photographs by Alessandra Michelle Conte for EastBoston.com.
- [MBTA announces April service changes for Blue Line](https://eastboston.com/mbta-announces-april-service-changes-for-blue-line/) - Attention East Boston Blue Line riders! Service changes are taking place to support critical maintenance work near Boston College, Maintenance of Way work at Bowdoin, signal upgrade work at North Station, work taking place on the Neponset River Bridge, and critical track renewal work on the Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line. BOSTON – The MBTA
- [Pirandello Lyceum Announces I Migliori Award Recipients](https://eastboston.com/pirandello-lyceum-announces-i-migliori-award-recipients/) - The Pirandello Lyceum has announced the recipients of the 2025 I Migliori Awards – Mens et Gesta:The Best In Mind and Deed. This year will mark the 40th anniversary of the Pirandello Lyceum’s I Migliori Awards which recognizes outstanding Americans of Italian descent who have made important contributions to their profession, to society and to
- [Greenway Construction Update](https://eastboston.com/greenway-construction-update/) - The East Boston Greenway Council has some good news! Previously scheduled construction has been pushed back until Fall 2025. So that means residents can enjoy Summer 2025 on the Greenway. Stay tuned for more updates, as this project is constantly revolving. Originally posted on March 18, 2025
- [Update: Boston Bel Canto Pirandello Italian opera rescheduled for May 4](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-boston-bel-canto-pirandello-italian-opera/) - This program has been rescheduled from January when a snow warning forced postponement. Boston Bel Canto Opera (BBCO)will present its 28th annual Pirandello Lyceum Italian opera concert on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 3 p.m. The event will take place at the Dante Alighieri Italian Cultural Center, 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. This is the
- [RIP Albert "Buddy" Mangini, a man with a passion for East Boston](https://eastboston.com/rip-buddy-mangini-a-man-with-a-passion-for-east-boston/) - A man who served on the board of numerous local organizations, Albert J. "Buddy" Mangini defined what it means to be a civic leader. Buddy passed away on March 11, 2025. He will sorely missed. Buddy's leadership was based on kindness. Throughout his life, Buddy was known for his generosity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to
- [Eastie Farm Spring Equinox Party & Grand Opening](https://eastboston.com/eastie-farm-spring-equinox-party-grand-opening/) - Ribbon cutting Thursday 4-7 p.m.
- [NeighborHealth Earns National Recognition from HRSA for Quality Excellence](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-earns-national-recognition-from-hrsa-for-quality-excellence/) - NeighborHealth Earns National Recognition from HRSA for Quality Excellence NeighborHealth is recognized with four distinguished quality badges by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) BOSTON, MA (March 14, 2025) – NeighborHealth, Massachusetts’ largest community-based primary care health system, has been recognized by the U.S. Department
- [Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for January 2025](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-unemployment-job-estimates-for-january-2025/) - BOSTON, MA – March 7, 2025 --- The state’s January total unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from the revised December estimate of 4.1 percent , the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Massachusetts unemployment rate was 0.2 percentage points above the national rate of 4.0 percent
- [Vitagliano: The Consequences of Sea Level Rise Are Ominous for Boston](https://eastboston.com/vitagliano-the-consequences-of-sea-level-rise-are-ominous-for-boston/) - BY JOHN VITAGLIANO SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM Recent coastal storms’ impacts on Massachusetts’ seacoast communities provide a stark warning to Boston which is particularly vulnerable to sea level rise and storm surges which are inevitable. Sea level rise is due largely from accelerated melting of the Greenland and Antarctic glaciers and ice sheets from global warming,
- [East Boston resident running for the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-resident-running-for-the-dana-farber-marathon-challenge-team/) - "East Boston's AJ Andreucci runs the 2024 Boston Marathon with the Dana-Farber team, raising funds to fight cancer. Support the cause at RunDFMC.org."
- [Upcoming April show at Atlantic Works Gallery](https://eastboston.com/upcoming-april-show-at-atlantic-works-gallery/) - Title: Two Painters / Dos pintoresArtists: Diane Teubner and Renato ViganegoShow Dates: April 4 - 26, 2024Opening Reception: April 5, 2024, from 5:00-8:00 pmThird Thursday Reception: April 17, 2024, from 6:00-9:00 pm For its April exhibition, the Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG) invites the public to Two Painters / Dos pintores, showing work by two AWG
- [Coletta Zapata announces community budget town halls: East Boston date set for March 20](https://eastboston.com/coletta-zapata-announces-community-budget-town-halls-east-boston-date-set-for-march-20/) - Join Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata’s East Boston Budget Town Hall to shape the city’s spending priorities. Find dates, locations, and how to participate."
- [Team Kraft lands in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/team-kraft-lands-in-east-boston/) - Josh Kraft made East Boston one of his early campaign stops, addressing local concerns on housing, education, and transportation while criticizing Mayor Wu’s administration. Learn more about his vision for Boston.
- [Another successful splash! 200 people plunge into Constitution Beach in 15th annual Shamrock Splash](https://eastboston.com/another-successful-splash-200-people-plunge-into-constitution-beach-in-15th-annual-shamrock-splash/) - On one of the coldest days of the year, 200 participants took the plunge into the icy waters of Constitution Beach for the 15th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash. The event, hosted by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, raised over $56,000 for the Better Beaches Grant Program. See the winners, top fundraisers, and all the highlights!
- [Greenway update: Speaker series includes update on proposed improvements](https://eastboston.com/greenway-update-speaker-series-includes-update-on-proposed-improvements/) - (EAST BOSTON - February 27, 2025) As part of the Greenway Community Network Guest Speaker Series, attendees heard presentations by Catherine McCandless from the City of Boston's Office of Climate Resilience; Ky'Ron Owens from the city's Parks Department who spoke on emergency management and preparedness. Amy Linne presented an update on the Mary Ellen Welch
- [Coletta Zapata honors Robert Lewis Jr.](https://eastboston.com/coletta-zapata-honors-robert-lewis-jr/) - City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata celebrates Robert Lewis Jr., President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, as a Black Legacy Leader during Black History Month 2025. Discover his journey of resilience and commitment to racial equity in Boston.
- [MBTA announces March service changes for the Blue Line](https://eastboston.com/mbta-announces-march-service-changes-for-the-blue-line/) - Service changes are taking place to support critical signal upgrade work on the Orange and Red lines as well as the Blue Line affecting East Boston stations. (BOSTON, February 21, 2025) – The MBTA today announced service changes in March on the Orange, Red, Blue, Newburyport/Rockport, Haverhill, and Lowell lines. Riders can find more information
- [Before the big game, the Tkachuk family visited Santarpio's Pizza](https://eastboston.com/before-the-big-game-the-tkachuk-family-visited-santarpios-pizza/) - Keith Tkachuck is no stranger to East Boston. Although from Medford, MA, Keith, the father of the two famous U.S. born hockey players, Brady and Matthew, spent some time in the Jeffries Point neighborhood as a young kid and made more than a few friends before he went onto star on Malden Catholic's hockey team.
- [Saratoga Street fire displaces 33 residents](https://eastboston.com/saratoga-street-fire-displaces-33-residents/) - News Roundup CBS News: 33 people lose home after fire engulfs East Boston apartment building Boston Herald: Firefighters battle East Boston blaze 25News: 33 people displaced after raging blaze tears through multi-family building in East Boston 7News: Fire in East Boston multifamily home forces out 33
- [East Boston Drug Control Unit Arrested Two Drug Traffickers with 140 Grams of Drugs](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-drug-control-unit-arrested-two-drug-traffickers-with-140-grams-of-drugs/) - Source: Boston Police Department At about 5:03 PM, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, officers assigned to the Drug Control Unit of District A-7 (East Boston) were conducting a drug investigation in the area of 100 Brandywine Drive. Officers observed a parked motor vehicle that they recognized from a previous stop, which resulted in two suspects
- [JPNA monthly meeting cancelled](https://eastboston.com/jpna-monthly-meeting-cancelled/) - The February 2025 Monthly Meeting of the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association has been cancelled due to no agenda items. We will resume our normal schedule in March. Please feel free to email board@jeffriespoint.org should you have any questions. Thank you!
- [NeighborHealth appoints industry-leading pharmacy and healthcare expert Dr. Sebastian Hamilton as Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-appoints-industry-leading-pharmacy-and-healthcare-expert-dr-sebastian-hamilton-as-vice-president-and-chief-pharmacy-officer/) - Experienced pharmacy executive to lead expansion of comprehensive pharmacy services across Greater Boston BOSTON, MA (February 10, 2025) — NeighborHealth today announced the appointment of Dr. Sebastian Hamilton, BSPharm, RPh, PharmD, MBA, 340B ACE, as Vice President, Chief Pharmacy Officer. A nationally recognized leader in pharmacy and healthcare strategy, Dr. Hamilton brings over two decades
- [Archived: This weekend! East Boston Artists Group at the ICA Watershed](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-east-boston-artists-group-at-the-ica-watershed/) - Join East Boston’s artistic community at Harboring Creativity, a two-day art event at ICA Watershed on November 16-17, 2024. Explore local art, meet the artists, and enjoy a special film screening. Free event!"
- [Rotary's Good Works: The Polar Plunge to eliminate polio worldwide](https://eastboston.com/rotarys-good-works-the-polar-plunge-to-eliminate-polio-worldwide/) - On February 1, 2025, members and guests of the Belle Isle & Parkway Rotary (which includes East Boston Rotarians) took a "Polar Plunge" to raise money to eradicate polio worldwide. The event took place at the East Boston Yacht Club, Rice Street (Constitution Beach). If you would like to contribute donate here http://rotary.org The Rotarians
- [Elijah makes impressive showing in Kansas City making it to the quarter finals](https://eastboston.com/elijah-garcia-wins-regional-championship-help-send-him-to-kansas-city-later-this-month/) - Update 2/5/2025 According to his father Ricardo Garcia, Elijah made it to the quarterfinals in Kansas City this past weekend. However, he couldn't get past a split decision in a bout with another boxer from California. But as Elijah knows losing builds character. "We are extremely proud of him and he is currently ranked as
- [ICE ERO Boston arrests illegal MS-13 member charged with firearms, drug crimes](https://eastboston.com/ice-ero-boston-arrests-illegal-ms-13-member-charged-with-firearms-drug-crimes/) - ICE ERO Boston arrests a 19-year-old Guatemalan gang member on drug and weapons charges after a DOJ removal order. Learn more about ICE’s commitment to public safety and immigration enforcement.
- [Help Arianna raise money for Dana-Farber](https://eastboston.com/help-arianna-raise-money-for-dana-farber/)
- [Fire on Prescott Street; No injuries reported. Red Cross to assist](https://eastboston.com/breaking-fire-on-prescott-street/) - Fire on Prescott Street; No injuries reported. Red Cross to assist
- [Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for September 2024](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-unemployment-job-estimates-for-september-2024/) - Labor force participation continues to increase; 75,800 more employed than last year BOSTON, MA – October 18, 2024 – The state’s September total unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from the revised August estimate of 3.7 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Massachusetts unemployment rate
- [Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for December 2024](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-unemployment-job-estimates-for-december-2024/) - BOSTON, MA – January 24, 2025 – The state’s December total unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from the revised November estimate of 4.0 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Massachusetts unemployment rate was equal to the national rate of 4.1 percent reported by the
- [Gearing up for Catholic Schools Week at EBCCS](https://eastboston.com/gearing-up-for-catholic-schools-week-at-ebccs/) - East Boston Central Catholic School proudly celebrates Catholic Schools Week (January 26, 2025 - February 1, 2025) Special student activities have been planned throughout Catholic Schools’ Week to give parents an opportunity to “join” your child’s classroom. Parents are invited to the following activities. Each activity will take place in your child’s classroom unless a
- [Massachusetts leaders launch first EV catering truck in North America to serve Logan International Airport](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-leaders-launch-first-ev-catering-truck-in-north-america-to-serve-logan-international-airport/) - EAST BOSTON, MA — Cargo Ventures, a developer and property manager of state-of-the-art logistics facilities in key transportation markets, today hosted the launch of the first electric catering truck in North America specifically designed for the aviation industry. The launch is the result of a collaboration between Mallaghan, a leading manufacturer of Ground Support Equipment
- [DA confirms body found under bridge is that of missing East Boston woman, Elba Portillo](https://eastboston.com/da-confirms-body-found-under-bridge-is-that-of-missing-east-boston-woman-elba-portillo/) - “I wish the disappearance of Elba Portillo had a happier ending, and I convey my deepest sympathies to her family and friends,” Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden told EastBoston.com today. Details from NBCBoston. More from the Boston Globe (gated).
- [East Boston Greenway holds Martin Luther King Day event](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-greenway-holds-martin-luther-king-day-event/) - The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the East Boston Public library. Children shared their thoughts on footprints on how they can make a difference in this world, in the words of Dr. King. Artwork will be on display in the library.
- [Legislature passes bill to combat substance use disorder](https://eastboston.com/legislature-passes-bill-to-combat-substance-use-disorder/) - (BOSTON–12/19/2024) Today the Massachusetts Legislature approved legislation to combat the opioid crisis and support residents living with substance use disorder (SUD). H.5143, An Act relative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery coach licensure, will expand non-opioid pain treatments, establish licenses for recovery coaches, and support pregnant people and their children who
- [New Business Filings in East Boston: March 18 – December 31, 2024](https://eastboston.com/new-business-filings-march-18-december-31-2024/) - Source: Clerk’s Office, City of Boston; compiled and edited by EastBoston.com. [table id=2 /]
- [Councilor Coletta Zapata publishes report on local climate action](https://eastboston.com/councilor-coletta-zapata-publishes-report-on-local-climate-action/) - BOSTON (January 13, 2025) - As Chair of the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) has published a comprehensive report titled “Boston Rising: Building a Resilient City on a Hill Through Local Climate Action,” following meetings and recommendations from dozens of environmental advocacy organizations. This 19-page report highlights
- [Mayor Wu, Superintendent Skipper celebrate the opening of new Boston Adult Technical Academy in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/mayor-wu-superintendent-skipper-celebrate-the-opening-of-new-boston-adult-technical-academy-in-east-boston/) - Boston Adult Technical Academy (BATA) opens its East Boston campus to support multilingual learners aged 19-22 with diploma programs and post-secondary guidance. Learn more!
- [East Boston High’s “Jet to College” program takes off](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-highs-jet-to-college-program-takes-off/) - "East Boston High School's 'Jet to College' program, in partnership with Fisher College, allows juniors and seniors to earn free college credits while in high school. Learn about this innovative Early College program!"
- [East Boston calls to 311 for 2024](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-calls-to-311-for-2024/) - EastBoston.com summarizes the type of calls from East Boston to the city's 311 service during calendar year 2024.
- [Reports: Person shot on Marion Street](https://eastboston.com/reports-person-shot-on-marion-street/) - From Boston 25: BOSTON — A person was rushed to the hospital Wednesday night in critical condition after a shooting in East Boston, according to authorities. Police say they received a call around 6:07 p.m. for a report of a person shot in the area of 213 Marion Street. Arriving officers found one person suffering
- [NeighborHealth brings holiday cheer through food distribution](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-brings-holiday-cheer-through-food-distribution/) - Discover how NeighborHealth and volunteers prepared 900 food bags for holiday distribution in East Boston, supporting the community with fresh produce, proteins, and essentials
- [Boston Globe exposes contract between Healey administration and East Boston-based Spinelli catering.](https://eastboston.com/boston-globe-exposes-contract-between-healey-administration-and-east-boston-based-spinelli-catering/) - [Editor's note: Where is the accountability to the taxpayers? Government waste and for state contractors "good work if you can get it." Healey soaks state taxpayers picking up the tab, reportedly $10 million.] From the Boston Globe which did a deep dive on what essentially is a no-bid contract awarded to Spinelli's. "Just four weeks
- [The making of a sweet scientist: East Boston’s Elijah Garcia is all business in and out of the ring.](https://eastboston.com/the-making-of-a-sweet-scientist-east-bostons-elijah-garcia-is-all-business-in-and-out-of-the-ring/) - Meet Elijah Garcia, a 12-year-old East Boston boxing prodigy and New England Silver Gloves Champion, inspiring with grit and determination
- [See the lights around town? Thank Lisa!](https://eastboston.com/see-the-lights-around-town-thank-lisa/) - Anything relatively fun or cultural going on in East Boston always originates back to Lisa Cappuccio. Lisa is accustomed to thinking big and working hard but what she pulled off last year and continuing to do this year even bigger and better was nothing short of monumental. Lisa brought the beauty and simplicity of Christmas
- [It's on! Phase 1 MBTA bus redesign: Changes to Routes 116 and 117](https://eastboston.com/its-on-phase-1-mbta-bus-redesign-changes-to-routes-116-and-117/)
- [Eastie Elves set for December 13](https://eastboston.com/eastie-elves-set-for-december-13/) - More details here.
- [Sacred Heart gets into the Christmas spirit with annual fair](https://eastboston.com/sacred-heart-gets-into-the-christmas-spirit-with-annual-fair/) - Sacred Heart Church Hall was the place to be on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Vendors and buyers intermingled all day. Another success for organizers.
- [Community Art celebration unveils vibrant installations at NeighborHealth](https://eastboston.com/community-art-celebration-unveils-vibrant-installations-at-neighborhealth/) - NeighborHealth and HarborArts unveil new art installations in East Boston and Revere, featuring a vibrant mural by LEDANIA and works by local artists, celebrating art and community healing.
- [Housing is still only half the story today](https://eastboston.com/housing-is-still-only-half-the-story-today/) - by SAL GIARRATANI Over 40 years ago when I was a board member of the Charleston Economic Development Corporation, I was working with like-minded advocates of providing affordable housing for both renters and budding homebuyers. Boston neighborhoods were already then feeling the housing crisis that has metastasized into a full blown crisis today. Still advocating
- [East Boston Non-Profit Organization to Host Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner and Eastie’s ElvesEvents to Aid Families in Need](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-non-profit-organization-to-host-annual-thanksgiving-day-dinner-and-easties-elvesevents-to-aid-families-in-need/) - Madaro Family Community Fund continues its tradition of Thanksgiving Day Dinner and Eastie’s Elves events to offer meals and gifts to community members this holiday season. BOSTON, MA (November 18, 2024) - The Madaro Family Community Fund (MFCF) announces the details of its two annual holiday events aimed at supporting families in the East Boston,
- [Coletta Zapata holds hearing to address food access and explore a food hub in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/coletta-zapata-holds-hearing-to-address-food-access-and-explore-a-food-hub-in-east-boston/) - East Boston is a priority neighborhood for food accessibility. Learn how the city and community organizations are working together to tackle food insecurity."
- [What we saw at Harboring Creativity in East Boston this past weekend](https://eastboston.com/what-we-saw-at-harboring-creativity-in-east-boston-this-past-weekend/) - Dozens of artists who work in East Boston displayed their varied, compelling work at the ICA Watershed for two days over the weekend.
- [Sacred Heart Christmas Fair: November 23](https://eastboston.com/sacred-heart-christmas-fair-november-23/)
- [How East Boston voted on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for President and the ballot questions](https://eastboston.com/how-east-boston-voted-on-tuesday-november-5-2024/) - AUDIT THE LEGISLATURE REMOVE MCAS REQUIREMENT RIDE APP UNIONIZATION PSYCHDELICS TIPPED EMPLOYEE WAGE
- [Project Bread Receives $10,000 Grant from BJ’s Charitable Foundation to Support Families Facing Food Insecurity](https://eastboston.com/project-bread-receives-10000-grant-from-bjs-charitable-foundation-to-support-families-facing-food-insecurity/) - Project Bread, the East-Boston based statewide food security organization, was selected to receive a $10,000 grant by BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc. (NYSE: BJ) as part of the company’s Give 40 for 40 campaign. Funds will provide support for the nonprofit’s work with school nutrition staff statewide [Boston, MA] (Nov. 6) – Project Bread, the leading
- [East Boston celebrates Dia de Muertos with pride, style and color](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-celebrates-dia-de-muertos-with-pride-style-and-color/) - The day was marked by an "Exhibition of Altars" at the ICA Watershed, a parade, and a wonderful festival in Central Square. The lovely time was filled with music, food, family, community and cultural pride. All photographs by Daniel Lee*. *Daniel Lee, a Brighton resident, enjoys taking photographs of events around Boston.
- [Atlantic Works Gallery announces two mixed media exhibitions for November](https://eastboston.com/atlantic-works-gallery-announces-two-mixed-media-exhibitions-for-november/) - november2024 by John Greiner-Ferris and Pollination: Body and Soul by Dominick Takis Atlantic Works Gallery announced that its November exhibition will consist of side-by-side solo shows by two member artists, one who uses mixed media to investigate the natural world and the other who uses it to comment on American society. Together, their complementary artwork
- [Mayor Wu announces major affordable housing milestone](https://eastboston.com/mayor-wu-announces-major-affordable-housing-milestone/) - Mayor Wu's Acquisition Opportunity Program has preserved 1,000 affordable housing units across Boston, stabilizing communities like East Boston and preventing displacement. Learn how AOP safeguards affordable housing
- [East Boston Museum and Historical Society marks Memorial Day with ceremony at Bennington Street Cemetery](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-museum-and-historical-society-marks-memorial-day-with-ceremony-at-bennington-street-cemetery/) - Prv1st Class Alfred Bradford Goodearl, a member of Company E of the 101st Engineers, 26th Division and the first soldier from East Boston killed in World War I.
- [Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy makes it way to East Boston](https://eastboston.com/larry-obrien-championship-trophy-makes-it-way-to-east-boston/) - Thanks to Eddie Palladino, the Celtics announcer with local roots, the trophy made an appearance in East Boston today at the The Star of the Sea's Mens Club. The Celtics won their 18th National Basketball Association championship this past June. Former senator Robert Travaglini hosted the brief event as many took the opportunity to have
- [Gloria Maniscalco, East Boston Probation Officer Manager marks 50 years of service at district court](https://eastboston.com/gloria-maniscalco-east-boston-probation-officer-manager-marks-50-years-of-service-at-district-court/) - East Boston Probation employee celebrates a half century of service to the courts and community It was October 30th, 1974 when Gloria Maniscalo first joined the Massachusetts Probation Service as a clerk stenographer at East Boston District Court. Today, Ms. Maniscalo’s colleagues celebrated this half-century milestone at the court where she was presented with a
- [A success! East Boston Museum and Historical Society's 3rd Annual Tombstone Tour](https://eastboston.com/a-success-east-boston-museum-and-historical-societys-3rd-annual-tombstone-tour/) - An estimated 100 people joined the tour of East Boston's famed Bennington Street cemetery on October 26, 2024 Photographs courtesy of the East Boston Museum and Historical Society
- [Opinion: Why we should vote "No" on ballot question #2: Maintaining standards in education](https://eastboston.com/opinion-why-we-should-vote-no-on-ballot-question-2-maintaining-standards-in-education/) - As a former science teacher in East Boston and Chelsea and current advocate for quality education, I am deeply concerned about the implications of Ballot Question #2, which proposes to eliminate the MCAS as a graduation requirement. While the intent behind this question may partially stem from a desire to reduce student and teacher stress,
- [Dia de Muetros on the East Boston Greenway](https://eastboston.com/dia-de-muetros-on-the-east-boston-greenway/) - Music by Chica Fuego and the Gringos. Sponsored by The Friends of the East Boston Greenway.
- [Top Healey environmental leader calls for reform at Massport](https://eastboston.com/top-healey-environmental-leader-calls-for-reform-at-massport/) - In a letter to the state’s top environmental leaders earlier this month, AIR, Inc. (Airport Impact Relief, Incorporated) a local community airport environmental activist group, claimed that Massport, the agency which runs Logan Airport, is not doing enough to reduce the airport’s environmental impacts. The group says that state lawmakers created Massport in the 1950’s
- [NeighborHealth hosted Fall Family Health Fair](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-hosted-fall-family-health-fair/) - Recently, on October 17, the health center provided free flu and COVID-19 vaccines in East Boston as well as other services.
- [North Suffolk Community Services Celebrates 65 Years of Behavioral Health Services at Anniversary Celebration](https://eastboston.com/north-suffolk-community-services-celebrates-65-years-of-behavioral-health-services-at-anniversary-celebration/) - Local behavioral health organization has deep roots in the East Boston community Maryanne Frangules Honored with Community Champion Award; Inaugural Legacy Award Presented to Retired CEO Jackie Moore CHELSEA, Mass. (Oct. 21, 2024) – North Suffolk Community Services (NSCS) celebrated 65 years of providing essential behavioral health services at its anniversary event on Oct. 17
- [Errichetti: Against Question 5: A victory for the tipped wage would decimate small restaurants.](https://eastboston.com/errichetti-against-question-5-a-victory-for-the-tipped-wage-would-decimate-small-restaurants/) - [Editor's note: That would include most restaurants in East Boston] It is true, if we do not vote “no” ballot Question 5, all restaurants will become corporate owned and operated. Coming from someone who just takes pretty videos and pictures of food, you may need me to elaborate so my warning is not misconstrued as
- [Historical Society presents Tombstone Tour: October 26](https://eastboston.com/historical-society-presents-tombstone-tour-october-26/) - Date: October 26, 2024Time:2:00 pm - 4:00 pmEast Boston More details here.
- [Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción COO Mayra I. Negrón-Roche,  named a 2024 ALX100 honoree by Amplify LatinX](https://eastboston.com/inquilinos-boricuas-en-accion-coo-mayra-i-negron-roche-named-a-2024-alx100-honoree-by-amplify-latinx/) - The recognition highlights Negrón-Roche’s leadership and commitment to advancing the well-being of Boston’s Latinx community through her work at Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción Boston (October 16, 2024) – Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA) Chief Operating Officer, Mayra I. Negrón-Roche, has been named a 2024 ALX100 honoree by Amplify LatinX. This prestigious recognition celebrates 100 of
- [East Boston YMCA cancels Reach Out Breakfast scheduled for October 23](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-ymca-cancels-reach-out-breakfast-scheduled-for-october-23/) - Unfortunately due to the ongoing strike between Unite Here Local 26 and the Logan Airport Hilton, the East Boston Y will be cancelling this year’s event. Contact Joey Gaeta at Jgaeta@ymcaboston.org if you have any questions.
- [October is Italian American Heritage Month](https://eastboston.com/october-is-italian-american-heritage-month-2/) - National Italian-American Heritage month was first recognized by the United States Congress in October 1989 as a tribute to all Italian-Americans' contributions to our nation and to highlight the cultural impacts of this community. October as Italian-American Heritage month, was passed by the Massachusetts General Court and signed into law by Governor Argeo Paul Cellucci
- [Another success: The biannual Columbus Block Party](https://eastboston.com/another-success-the-biannual-columbus-block-party/) - What we saw at this year's Columbus Block Party The gray October skies over East Boston couldn't dampen the spirit and good cheer at the Columbus Day weekend event. There was lots of fun passed around including a raffle, a disc jockey and the huge bouncy house for the kids. And, of course, entertainment from
- [Keeping the heritage alive: Italian American Alliance presents a Columbus Day Cultural Celebration on Oct. 14](https://eastboston.com/keeping-the-heritage-alive-italian-american-alliance-presents-a-columbus-day-cultural-celebration-on-oct-14/) - Columbus Day will again be celebrated in East Boston again at Tall Ship Park. The cultural celebration will be held on COLUMBUS DAY, MONDAY, October 14, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 P.M. Sponsored by the Italian American Alliance and the National Italian American Foundation for the past three years, this celebration of Italian culture
- [It's still on! Columbus Day Block Party, October 13](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-columbus-day-block-party-october-13/) - Originally posted: September 22, 2024 Archived: October 13, 2024
- [Boston Municipal Research Bureau announces its 2024 Henry Shattuck Public Service Awards](https://eastboston.com/boston-municipal-research-bureau-announces-its-2024-henry-shattuck-public-service-awards/) - East Boston's Lorraine Schettino is one of 11 awardees. Police officer Gary Marino of District A-7, who teaches local youth hockey skills, is also recognized for his public service. Celebrating 39 years of honoring individuals for their dedicated service to the City of Boston and the Boston community, the Boston Municipal Research Bureau highlighting public
- [Central Catholic grad makes his mark in architecture with an internship](https://eastboston.com/central-catholic-grad-makes-his-mark-in-architecture-with-an-internship/) - Luisantonio, a graduate of East Boston Central Catholic and Catholic School Foundation GO Scholar, gained invaluable experience through an architecture internship at The Architectural Team. Learn more!
- [All of God's creation: Sacred Heart's Blessing of the Pets](https://eastboston.com/all-of-gods-creation-sacred-hearts-blessing-of-the-pets/)
- [Sumner Tunnel Reopens After Final Weekend Closure of the Restoration Project ](https://eastboston.com/sumner-tunnel-reopens-after-final-weekend-closure-of-the-restoration-project/) - Project remains on track to be completed ahead of schedule with just minor work left OSTON – The Sumner Tunnel marked its final full weekend closure as part of the restoration project. The project is now considered substantially complete. The schedule allowed for an additional five weekend closures that would have continued into mid-November but no
- [City of Boston awards $2.2 million to 40 community-based economic development programs](https://eastboston.com/city-of-boston-awards-2-2-million-to-40-community-based-economic-development-programs/) - An additional $506,250 in Alternative Education Initiative funding awarded to support youth programs; NeighborHealth (formerly knowns as East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) will recruit and train East Boston residents as pharmacy technicians and upon completion, students will be eligible for living-wage employment at the health center. BOSTON - Thursday, October 3, 2024 - Today,
- [Giarratani: What has East Boston become?](https://eastboston.com/what-has-east-boston-become/) - by SAL GIARRATANI SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM I moved to the East Boston community back nearly 12 years ago. I first lived in the Eagle Hill neighborhood. I ended up moving during the pandemic to Jeffries Point after my residence was sold to developers for about $1.3 million. Over my period of calling East Boston my home,
- [State Rep. Madaro's Coffee Hour is Saturday](https://eastboston.com/state-rep-madaros-coffee-hour/)
- [At Zumix: Film Screening and Q&A: Never Be A Punching Bag For Nobody](https://eastboston.com/at-zumix-film-screening-and-qa-never-be-a-punching-bag-for-nobody/) - Read more here. Originally posted June 19, 2023
- [Conte: Why the Red Line Blue Line Connector is a bad idea](https://eastboston.com/conte-why-the-red-line-blue-line-connector-is-a-bad-idea/) - The seeming consensus around building the Red-Blue connector fails to appreciate any lessons from the costly, disruptive Central Artery/Third Harbor Tunnel project. Talk about the connector moves along in stops and starts. It remains a dubious idea that doesn’t pass any cost-benefit analysis. Little mention is made of whether, compared with all the other transportation
- [Italian American Alliance beats back "progressive woke" effort to eliminate Columbus Day: This October 10 will always been known as Columbus Day](https://eastboston.com/italian-american-alliance-beats-back-state-effort-to-eliminate-columbus-day/) - Wide coalition organized and applied pressure as the clock ticked on this year's legislative session. What follows is an open letter from the Italian American Alliance. Dear Honorable Speaker Ronald Mariano, Thank you for supporting the cause of social justice and standing up for the Italian-American community of Massachusetts by preserving Columbus Day. In the
- [Once again, rain couldn’t stop the spirit driving East Boston’s third Latin Music and Dance Festival](https://eastboston.com/once-again-rain-couldnt-stop-the-spirit-driving-east-bostons-third-latin-music-and-dance-festival/) - The East Boston Latin Music and Dance Festival celebrated its third year indoors due to rain, bringing the community together for performances, food, and dance. Read more!
- [Councilor Zapata schedules hearing to discuss implementing coastal resilience strategies for Boston's waterfront](https://eastboston.com/councilor-zapata-schedules-hearing-to-discuss-implementing-coastal-resilience-strategies-for-bostons-waterfront/) - BOSTON (September 23, 2024) - Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata will chair a hearing to discuss implementing coastal resilience strategies for Boston's Waterfront on Thursday, October 3rd at 10am in the Iannella Chamber, Fifth Floor of Boston City Hall. Coletta Zapata’s hearing aims to provide an oversight about the establishment of the new Office
- [NeighborHealth announces major clinical care expansion to meet community need for primary care](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-announces-major-clinical-care-expansion-to-meet-community-need-for-primary-care/) - NeighborHealth begins a two-phase project to add 27,000 sq. ft. of clinical space in East Boston, expanding primary care services for thousands of new patients. Learn more about this initiative
- [East Boston resident leads effort to establish Italian language program at Canton High School](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-residents-leads-effort-to-establish-italian-language-program-at-canton-high-school/) - "Discover how an East Boston resident spearheaded an Italian language program at Canton High School. Learn about their community-driven initiative today."
- [North Suffolk Community Services to host Recovery Family Feud: March 23](https://eastboston.com/north-suffolk-community-services-to-host-recovery-family-feud-march-23/) - Recovery on the Harbor, a Peer Recovery Support Center in East Boston is a safe space, free of charge, for people in recovery from addiction and those affected. Coming up on March 23rd 2024 starting at 1pm the center will hold a Recovery Family Feud. On hand will be twenty-four teams competing for bragging rights and a
- [East Boston community welcomes Piers Park II](https://eastboston.com/after-a-long-wait-community-welcomes-piers-park-ii/) - After a long wait, new park brings more green space to East Boston Waterfront BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), members of the Piers Park Advisory Committee (PierPAC), local elected officials and community members today celebrated the opening of Piers Park II on the East Boston Waterfront. This new park is adjacent to the
- [Mark the date: Salesian Summer Camp Scholarship & Auction Fundraiser: June 20](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-salesian-summer-camp-scholarship-auction-fundraiser-june-20/)
- [NeighborHealth Unites Community for Health and Fitness at Annual 5K Event](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-unites-community-for-health-and-fitness-at-annual-5k-event/) - Let's Get Movin' & New Balance Foundation 5K for Fitness promoted healthy lifestyles through physical activity and nutrition education BOSTON, MA (June 11, 2024) – NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Let's Get Movin' program, in partnership with the New Balance Foundation, hosted its annual 5K for Fitness event on Saturday, June 8th, 2024,
- [Central Park Lanes gets the Boston Magazine treatment: A great read!](https://eastboston.com/central-park-lanes-gets-the-boston-magazine-treatment-a-great-read/) - East Boston
- [Peace!](https://eastboston.com/peace/) - Offered without comment.
- [This year Eastie Pride Day is August 17](https://eastboston.com/this-year-eastie-pride-day-is-august-17/) - East Boston Community Organization Announces Event Date and Details for 2024 Celebration The Eastie Pride Day Committee will be hosting their 35th annual celebration of East Boston on August 17th at Piers Park EAST BOSTON, MA (June 7, 2024)- This week, the Eastie Pride Day committee announced that the annual Eastie Pride Day celebration event
- [A delight! The Roma Band entertains on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/a-delight-the-roma-band-entertains-on-the-greenway/) - Sponsored by the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library the legendary North End-based ensemble soaked the Greenway with classic and contemporary popular songs, including "That's Amore!" (EAST BOSTON, September 15, 2024) As part of its effort to highlight the history and culture of one of the neighborhood's founding immigrant communities this summer, the
- [Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for August 2024](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-unemployment-job-estimates-for-august-2024/) - Labor force participation reaches 66.3%, highest rate since January 2020 BOSTON, MA – September 20, 2024 – The state’s August total unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, a 0.2 percentage point increase from the revised July estimate of 3.5 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Massachusetts unemployment rate was 0.5
- [City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata to host Italian flag raising at Boston City Hall on October 2](https://eastboston.com/12773-2/) - BOSTON (September 23, 2024) - Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata will host the Italian Flag Raising and Italian-American Heritage Month celebration on Wednesday, October 2nd, at 11am at the flagpole stage on Boston City Hall Plaza. “As a proud fourth-generation Italian American, I’m excited to host the Italian Flag Raising and Italian-American Heritage Month
- [Governor Healey honors East Boston’s O'Donnell Elementary for reducing absenteeism](https://eastboston.com/healey-driscoll-administration-celebrates-massachusetts-schools-with-biggest-drop-in-chronic-absenteeism-at-east-bostons-roe-odonnell-school/) - East Boston's Hugh Roe O’Donnell Elementary School on Eagle Hill is one of 10 schools named “Attendance All-Stars" honored with golden basketballs signed by 2024 World Champion Boston Celtics. BOSTON — Today, Governor Maura Healey was joined by Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler, DESE Acting Commissioner Russell D. Johnston, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Superintendent of
- [Wanted! The Mary Ellen Welch Greenway is looking for an executive director](https://eastboston.com/wanted-the-mary-ellen-welch-greenway-is-looking-for-an-executive-director/) - "The Friends of Mary Ellen Welch Greenway in East Boston is hiring an Executive Director. Ideal candidates will have leadership, fundraising, and community engagement experience. Apply today!"
- [JPNA to hold in-person meeting on Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina Investment Plan](https://eastboston.com/jpna-to-hold-in-person-meeting-on-boston-harbor-shipyard-and-marina-investment-plan/) - This just in from the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association: Wednesday, September 25, 20247:00 - 8:30 pmICA Watershed Community Room256 Marginal Street In-Person Only, NO VIRTUAL OPTION Please note that the Boston Shipyard will have a community meeting on the 25th. All are welcome, but we would like as much to attend as possible (the September
- [City of Boston: Affordable Homeownership opportunity in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/city-of-boston-affordable-homeownership-opportunity-in-east-boston/) - According to the City of Boston: Don't miss your chance! There is one three-bedroom 1.5 bath condo unit available to an income-eligible buyer for $378,000 at The Aileron at 131 Condor Street in East Boston. The monthly condo fee for Unit 3 is $401. More details here.
- [Atlantic Works Gallery Announces Its October Exhibition](https://eastboston.com/atlantic-works-gallery-announces-its-october-exhibition/) - KALEIDOSCOPE addresses two artists’ interpretation of what kaleidoscopes mean for them For its October exhibition, Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG) is inviting the public to KALEIDOSCOPE, an exhibition of artwork by AWG artists Sandrine Colson and Kristen Freitas. This exhibit addresses the two artists’ interpretation of what kaleidoscopes mean to them. The exhibition will open at
- [Meet the Candidates Night – Winthrop Republican Town Committee Event: October 8](https://eastboston.com/meet-the-candidates-night-winthrop-republican-town-committee-event-october-8/) - Join the Winthrop Republican Town Committee for Meet the Candidates Night on October 8, 2024. Hear from State Senate candidate Jeanna Tamas, ask questions, and engage in open dialogue. Broadcast available.
- [What we saw at Eastie's Open Streets](https://eastboston.com/what-we-saw-at-easties-open-streets/) - The city program, which opens up streets to pedestrian activity for a few hours on a weekend, was a success in East Boston. Originally posted September 16, 2024
- [Supreme Judicial Court gives go-head to Eversource substation in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/supreme-judicial-court-gives-go-head-to-eversource-substation-in-east-boston/) - "The SJC unanimously ruled in favor of the East Boston electric substation, affirming the state's authority and limiting the reach of environmental law."
- [East Boston commemorates 9/11 with annual ceremony](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-commemorates-9-11-with-annual-ceremony/) - Local residents and public officials gathered at Piers Park to commemorate 9/11. The event is organized by longtime resident David Arinella who served as moderator.
- [From 1997: The Paris Street Flats, the neighborhood not known by its name](https://eastboston.com/the-paris-street-flats-the-neighborhood-not-known-by-its-name/) - From the EastBoston.com archives © 1997, 2023. All rights reserved by the author. Every part of East Boston has a familiar name. Every part except one: The Paris Street Flats. Call it the accidental neighborhood. Little known except perhaps to the most reclusive government researcher, The Flats extends from Porter Street to Neptune Road and
- [What's Happening at the East Boston Branch Library](https://eastboston.com/whats-happening-at-the-east-boston-branch-library/) - Garden Story Time Tea Rex Party Chalk Club for Teens! Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) Community Office Hours English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Group All-Ages Story Time Baby Story Time Citizenship Exam Prep Class Baby Story Time Bike Repair Workshop with Boston Bikes English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Group All-Ages Story Time English for the Workplace for Spanish Speakers Citizenship Exam
- [Salesian Boys & Girls Club will host 6th annual golf fundraiser](https://eastboston.com/salesian-boys-girls-club-will-host-6th-annual-golf-fundraiser/) - The following is from the Salesian Boys & Girls Club: The Salesian Boys & Girls Club will host our 6th Annual Swing Fore Kids Golf Tournament on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Winthrop Golf Club, 453 Main Street, Winthrop. Our annual golf tournament is a major Salesian Boys & Girls Club fundraiser. We hope
- [Massport lends a hand to students returning to school](https://eastboston.com/massport-lends-a-hand-to-students-returning-to-school-2/) - 16th annual Backpack Project benefited over 100 children The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is helping some students return to school with gifts from employees. Over 100 children at the 21st Century Afterschool Program in Winthrop, Condon Community Center in South Boston, Crossroads Family Center in East Boston, East Boston YMCA and the South Boston Neighborhood
- [How East Boston voted for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court on state primary day, September 3, 2024](https://eastboston.com/how-east-boston-voted-for-clerk-of-the-supreme-judicial-court-on-state-primary-day-september-3-2024/) - Compiled by EastBoston.com from unofficial city tallies, September 4, 2024
- [A pleasant way to close out a Greenway summer](https://eastboston.com/a-pleasant-way-to-close-out-a-greenway-summer/) - (EAST BOSTON, August 30, 2024) It was a rare chance to hear a world-renowned musician live and he didn't disappoint. Cory Pesaturo of Rhode Island brought his dazzling virtuosity to the Greenway and delighted an appreciative auidience with music ranging from Italian song, jazz, pop and folk. Cory’s prodigious career spans professional playing as a
- [Final Call for the 2024 "Under the Sea" Gala - East Boston Community Soup Kitchen](https://eastboston.com/final-call-for-the-2024-under-the-sea-gala-east-boston-community-soup-kitchen/)
- [Save the date, September 29: Social Centers honors former city councilor Sal LaMattina](https://eastboston.com/save-the-date-social-centers-honors-former-city-councilor-sal-lamattina/) - Originally published June 22, 2024
- [Where to vote in East Boston on the September 3 State Primary](https://eastboston.com/where-to-vote-on-september-3-the-state-primary/)
- [East Boston Republicans endorse Antonellis for U.S. Senate](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-republicans-endorse-antonellis-for-u-s-senate/)
- [Mark the date: East Boston Latin Music & Dance Festival is Sept. 21!](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-east-boston-latin-music-dance-festival-is-sept-21/) - (East Boston, MA - August 21, 2024) The annual East Boston Latin Music & Dance Festival brings a day filled with Sonidos De La Gente (Sounds of the People) to East Boston Memorial Park Saturday, September 21, 2024. Now in its third year, the festival will feature a variety of local artists and dance groups
- [Greenway summer events: Kristi Scaccia and her Quartet return for an encore performance on August 28](https://eastboston.com/greenway-summer-events-kristi-scaccia-and-her-quartet-return-for-an-encore-performance-on-august-28/) - It's summer! Time for fun, fitness and entertainment. Come to East Boston's Mary Ellen Welch Greenway for outdoor concerts, conditioning and culture along East Boston's beautiful Greenway. Events are family-friendly and free, thanks to the Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway and their many generous supporters. Brighten and enlighten your summer in the city
- [Update: The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway is proud to announce a summer filled with music, activities and fun for the entire family.](https://eastboston.com/the-friends-of-the-mary-ellen-welch-greenway-is-proud-to-announce-a-summer-filled-with-music-activities-and-fun-for-the-entire-family/) - It's summer! Time for fun, fitness and entertainment. Come to East Boston's Mary Ellen Welch Greenway for outdoor concerts, conditioning and culture along East Boston's beautiful Greenway. Events are family-friendly and free, thanks to the Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway and their many generous supporters. Brighten and enlighten your summer in the city
- ["Quilts for Today" scheduled for September 28 & 29](https://eastboston.com/quilts-for-today-scheduled-for-september-28-29/) - The Boston Modern Quilt Guild is proud to present Quilts for Today, celebrating the creativity, artistry, and talents of our members. The 100+ quilts on display honor the history and legacy of quilting, bringing a modern viewpoint to this centuries-old craft. Exhibits include: Denim Project (upcycling materials for sustainability); Dewey Decimal Project (quilting the library
- [Two East Boston residents honored at scholarship ceremony hosted by the Office of Boston Mayor Wu](https://eastboston.com/two-east-boston-residents-honored-at-scholarship-ceremony-hosted-by-the-office-of-boston-mayor-wu/) - BOSTON, MA – On August 15 the Office of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu hosted the 2024 First Literacy Scholarship Ceremony at Boston City Hall. The ceremony celebrated the 26 adult learners who were awarded First Literacy Scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year. Scholarship recipients Enrique and Ana, both East Boston residents, were among this group of deserving
- [At Constitution Beach, Triangle Inc's Beach:Ability making beaches accessible for all](https://eastboston.com/at-constitution-beach-triangle-incs-beachability-making-beaches-accessible-for-all/) - (East Boston, MA, August 10, 2024) - Triangle, Inc., an organization that serves people with disabilities and their families, hosted its annual Beach:Ability event supported by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay's Better Beaches Program in partnership with DCR. The event highlights the programs and resources that make Massachusetts’ urban beaches welcoming and accessible for everyone.
- [East Boston High School 50th year anniversary reunion](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-high-school-50th-year-anniversary-reunion/) - (EAST BOSTON, August 9, 2024) Members of the EBHS Class of 1974 celebrated their 50th reunion at Spinelli’s in Day Square. Dancing the night away were 68 alumni --and they came from all over. One even came back from Ireland to enjoy the evening. Others not as far away such as traveling from Alabama, Georgia
- [From the archives: When Tony Bernabei rode his bike to NYC in 1930](https://eastboston.com/when-tony-bernabei-rode-his-bike-to-nyc-in-1930/) - by Frank Conte Sixty-two years ago on the Fourth of July, Tony "Runaway" Bernabei, bet his friends from Cottage Street that he could bicycle down to New York City. "You'll get heart trouble and this and that," Bernabei recalls hearing some of his friends say -- including some who went on to be doctors. Heart trouble
- [September 8: Boston Bel Canto Opera presents Joanna Porackova](https://eastboston.com/september-8-boston-bel-canto-opera-presents-joanna-porackova/) - On Sunday, 8 September, 2024 at 3 :00 p.m. Boston Bel Canto Opera will present a vocal recital by its distinguished diva, contralto Joanna Porackova. Ms Porachova will sing operatic arias from Handel's Giulio Cesare, Rossini's Tancredi, Donizetti's Lucrezia Borgia, Saint-Saens'Samson et Dalila and Menotti's The Consul, the latter having been the vehicle for Joanna's
- [Guest Op-Ed: Marchi: What East Boston lost when legislators killed the MA Climate Bill](https://eastboston.com/what-could-have-been-amendment-105-as-changed-to-bill-h4876/) - The failure to pass the so-called climate bill by the state legislature will have implications for East Boston says the author By Chris Marchi with AIR, Inc. The basic idea is that all Americans have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, right? So it follows that if families living in areas
- [For East Boston local residents, free All Access Boston Harbor Cruises are more popular than ever!](https://eastboston.com/for-east-boston-local-residents-free-all-access-boston-harbor-cruises-are-more-popular-than-ever/) - The program sponsored by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay wraps up August 23. This July, 35 youth from Eastie Farm joined over 154 other young people from East Boston families enjoying free cruises with Save the Harbor/Save the Bay to Georges and Spectacle Islands. So far nearly 4,000 youth and families have joined Save the
- [Dominic Grieco, 93, doesn’t want you to forget the sacrifices made in the Korean War](https://eastboston.com/dominic-grieco-93-doesnt-want-you-to-forget-the-sacrifices-made-in-the-korean-war/) - East Boston resident saw the horrors of war upfront in 1950 in many theaters by Frank Conte Dominic Grieco was ready to leave the Navy after serving a short term that began in 1947. But then he was told he was about to serve in the Korean War. “Mr. Grieco you gotta spend another year,”
- [NeighborHealth Welcomes Tracey Weeden as Vice President and Chief Behavioral Health Officer](https://eastboston.com/neighborhealth-welcomes-tracey-weeden-as-vice-president-and-chief-behavioral-health-officer/) - Weeden to bring strategic leadership and over 25 years of behavioral health expertise to NeighborHealth BOSTON, MA (August 5, 2024) – NeighborHealth today announced the appointment of Tracey Weeden, MSW, LICSW, as Vice President and Chief Behavioral Health Officer. Bringing over 25 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, Weeden’s leadership of NeighborHealth's behavioral health services
- [Mark the date: August 3 is Atlantic Works Gallery Community Day](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-august-3-is-atlantic-works-gallery-community-day/) - Local artists examine immigration Atlantic Works Gallery is inviting the community to a free, fun Community Day for the whole family! This is in conjunction with its summer exhibition, Roots of Passage: Artists Examine Immigration. This exhibition is a group showing of artwork by gallery members and selected guest artists who will investigate immigration from
- [August 1: GOP candidate night in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/august-1-gop-candidate-night-in-east-boston/) - The East Boston, Revere and Winthrop GOP committees invite you to a "Meet the Candidates Nite BBQ" Posted July 23, 2024
- [Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for June 2024](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-unemployment-job-estimates-for-june-2024/) - Estimated Jobs Increase 19,000, Labor Force Participation Increases to 65.7% BOSTON, MA – The state’s June total unemployment rate was 3.2 percent, a 0.2 percentage point increase from the revised May estimate of 3.0 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Massachusetts unemployment rate was 0.9 percentage points lower than
- [Coletta Zapata: Boston can protect small businesses from tax hikes too](https://eastboston.com/coletta-zapata-boston-can-protect-small-businesses-from-tax-hikes-too/) - By GABRIELA COLETTA ZAPATA SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM A local state law opt-in could provide exemptions to small businesses who can’t afford the increase should the city’s new tax levy be approved. In April 2024, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu proposed a home rule petition to the Legislature entitled Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act
- [Celebrating the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act](https://eastboston.com/celebrating-the-34th-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act/) - A Legacy of Access and Opportunity by DAVID D'ARCANGELO As we commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), now is an opportunity to reflect on the positive impact and progress that this landmark legislation has had on our society. Signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush,
- [What we saw at this year's Taste of Eastie](https://eastboston.com/what-we-saw-at-this-years-taste-of-eastie/) - Lots of food and great company. Thanks to all the participants for another successful annual foodfest featuring Eastie's diverse culinary offerings.
- [Mayor Wu announces new East Boston liaison, Roberto Gomez](https://eastboston.com/mayor-wu-announces-new-east-boston-liaison-roberto-gomez/) - BOSTON - Monday, July 22, 2024 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Roberto Gomez as the new East Boston Liaison in the Office of Neighborhood Services. The Office of Neighborhood Services is integral in connecting residents to City services and resources, facilitating resident input in all aspects of local government, ensuring the
- [Free slush from Page Exterminating: July 24](https://eastboston.com/free-slush-from-page-exterminating-july-24/) - Page Exterminating Services, a local pest control company, has announced a meet and greet community event next Wednesday, July 24th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, outside its office at 30-A Maverick Street. As a gesture of appreciation and to spread the word about its effective pest control measures, Page will be giving away free
- [Conte: Out in the 'burbs, a mini 'tax revolt'](https://eastboston.com/conte-out-in-the-burbs-a-mini-tax-revolt/) - This past spring voters in several Massachusetts cities and towns turned down Proposition 2 1/2; Enough is Enough? By FRANK CONTE It is hardly the tax revolt of the late 1970s and early 1980s but voters in several cities and towns across the Commonwealth have turned back efforts to override Proposition 2 1/2, the property
- [Eastie Week: July 12 - July 22, 2017](https://eastboston.com/eastie-week-july-12-july-22/)
- [East Boston Playhouse to stage production of The Little Prince](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-playhouse-to-stage-production-of-the-little-prince-2/) - Amelia Winer, left, and Joe Carr rehearse a scene from The Little Prince. The East Boston Playhouse is proud to announce their latest production, The Little Prince by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar, based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The Little Prince may have returned to his own tiny planet to tend
- [East Boston Playhouse to stage production of The Little Prince](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-playhouse-to-stage-production-of-the-little-prince/) - The East Boston Playhouse is proud to announce their latest production, The Little Prince by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar, based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The Little Prince may have returned to his own tiny planet to tend his Rose and look after his Sheep, but for a short enchanted time he
- [Atlantic Works Gallery Announces Its Summer Exhibition And Community Day](https://eastboston.com/atlantic-works-gallery-announces-its-summer-exhibition-and-community-day/) - Roots of Passage: Artists Examine Immigration (June 25, 2024) Atlantic Works Gallery announced that its summer exhibition is a group showing of artwork by gallery members and selected guest artists who will investigate immigration from their own personal experiences. There will be a special Community Day on August 3 when the Boston community is invited
- [ZUMIX to Host 2024 Walk for Music](https://eastboston.com/zumix-to-host-2024-walk-for-music/) - East Boston-based nonprofit celebrates community and raises funds for creative programs East Boston, MA – On Sunday, July 14, ZUMIX will host its annual Walk for Music. ZUMIX community members and other participants will walk through East Boston’s parks to support ZUMIX’s award-winning music and youth empowerment programs. The event will begin at 260 Sumner
- [MassBenchmarks: The state’s economy is slowing](https://eastboston.com/massbenchmarks-the-states-economy-is-slowing/) - By FRANK CONTE Massachusetts posted strong gains in 2023 but they’re eroding away, according to a recent analysis by MassBenchmarks, a publication from a highly-respected group of economists and academics associated with the University of Massachusetts and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Like the U.S., the state’s economy grew last year despite the headwinds
- [East Boston calls to the city's 311 service: First half of 2024](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-calls-to-the-citys-311-service-first-half-of-2024/) - Compiled by EastBoston.com: Number of calls from East Boston to the city's 311 service (First half of 2024)
- [Eastie Week is here!](https://eastboston.com/eastie-week-is-here/) - 2026
- [City Council approves $4.64 billion FY25 budget](https://eastboston.com/city-council-approves-4-64-billion-fy25-budget/) - Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata joined the majority of her colleagues in approving the final FY25 Operating budget
- [Friends of the East Boston Branch honor the late Maddy McComiskey](https://eastboston.com/friends-of-the-east-boston-branch-honor-the-late-maddy-mccomiskey/) - (EAST BOSTON, MA - June 27, 2024) The Friends of the East Boston Branch Library last week unveiled the restored Chinese Junk (part of the Frederick Leonard King Painting Series) as part of an event that honored the late Maddy McComiskey, East Boston activist and Past President of the East Boston Branch Library.
- [Massport Awards Annual Rauseo Memorial Scholarship](https://eastboston.com/massport-awards-annual-rauseo-memorial-scholarship-2/) - East Boston resident receives award for college BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the recipient of the annual scholarship honoring the memory of longtime employee Donna Rauseo. The 2024 Donna Rauseo Memorial Scholarship was awarded to East Boston resident Liliana Vargas Bonilla. “Liliana’s commitment to the East Boston community is something I
- [Salesian Boys and Girls Club names awardees](https://eastboston.com/salesian-boys-and-girls-club-names-awardees/) - Nicolas Calderon is Youth of the Year. East Boston Foundation and East Boston Youth Basketball also recognized for their contributions to the local community. Meet Nicholas Calderon by way of his winning essays [Editor's note] Nick's journey is a testament to the transformative power of the Salesian Boys & Girls Club. From being a Club
- [Rep. Adrian C. Madaro honors Helen Antenucci as a Commonwealth Heroine](https://eastboston.com/rep-adrian-c-madaro-honors-helen-antenucci-as-a-commonwealth-heroine/) - Boston, MA – On Friday, June 14th, Representative Adrian C. Madaro was honored to recognize Helen Antenucci of East Boston at the annual Commonwealth Heroine Awards. Representative Madaro nominated Helen as a Commonwealth Heroine from East Boston in recognition of her many years of service on the Blue Line at the MBTA, recently being named
- [Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for May 2024](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-unemployment-job-estimates-for-may-2024/) - Unemployment remains below the national rate; labor force participation rate increases to 65.3% BOSTON, MA – June 21, 2024 – The state’s May total unemployment rate was 3.0 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from the revised April estimate of 2.9 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Massachusetts unemployment
- [Senator Edwards announces re-election campaign for Third Suffolk](https://eastboston.com/senator-edwards-announces-re-election-campaign-for-third-suffolk/) - Senator Edwards seeks a third term in the State Senate and faces off with a Republican in November Boston (June 20, 2024) — Today, Lydia Edwards formally announced her re-election campaign for the Third Suffolk State Senate district, including Boston, Winthrop, and Revere. Senator Edwards was raised by a single mother who served in the
- [Jordan’s Furniture donates 1,000 Bicycles to 1,000 Youth from Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston; 60 kids from Salesians also receive bicycles.](https://eastboston.com/jordans-furniture-donates-1000-bicycles-to-1000-youth-from-boys-girls-clubs-of-boston-and-other-local-boys-girls-clubs/) - Salesians Boys and Girls Club of East Boston also beneficiary of 60 bikes. BOSTON, MA (June 18, 2024) – Jordan’s Furniture President Eliot Tatelman on Saturday, June 15 presented 1,000 Diamondback bicycles, helmets, locks, and bicycle safety information packets to youth members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston and other local Boys & Girls Clubs
- [Mark the date: June 18, Kiwanis hosts talk on "The Battle of Chelsea Creek"](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-june-18-kiwanis-hosts-talk-on-the-battle-of-chelsea-creek/) - Related: Michael Laurano on the Battle of Chelsea Creek and Noddles' Island Advertisement originally published June 5, 2024 Eastie Pride Day in East Boston 2024
- [Call for Walkers: Register for the 36th Annual Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai  ](https://eastboston.com/call-for-walkers-register-for-the-36th-annual-boston-marathon-jimmy-fund-walk-presented-by-hyundai/) - On Sunday, October 6, thousands will participate in the iconic fundraising walk for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to support all forms of cancer research and patient care BOSTON — Registration is now open for the 2024 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, October 6, funds raised from the Jimmy Fund Walk support all forms of adult and pediatric
- [Sacred Heart honors St. Anthony of Padua](https://eastboston.com/sacred-heart-honors-st-anthony-of-padua/) - Saint Anthony of Padua
- [End of school year fun on the Greenway- a magic show!](https://eastboston.com/end-of-school-year-fun-on-the-greenway/)
- [Local advocates encouraged by Massport selecting Davey as CEO](https://eastboston.com/local-advocates-encouraged-by-massport-selecting-davey-as-ceo/) - East Boston Airport Impact Relief supports Davey selection as new Massport chief.
- [EdVestors Announces $485,000 in Arts Expansion Grants to Boston Public Schools](https://eastboston.com/edvestors-announces-485000-in-arts-expansion-grants-to-boston-public-schools/) - EdVestors awards annual grants to schools that will expand and ensure equitable access to quality arts instruction as it marks 15 years of expanding arts education in BPS. Four East Boston public schools awarded grants. BOSTON (June 10, 2024) – EdVestors, a Boston-based school improvement organization, today awarded $485,000 in grants to over 30 nonprofits
- [It was "Bocce and Biscotti Night" on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/it-was-bocce-and-biscotti-night-on-the-greenway/) - The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway held a Bocce & Biscotti Night on Friday June 7th. The bocce courts are located on the Greenway in Bremen Street Park, behind the YMCA. Friend and neighbors took turns, playing in 4 teams. Team Captains Frank Gerardi and Enzo Leone instructed players throughout the night and
- [Jeanna Tamas officially qualifies for state senate ballot](https://eastboston.com/jeanna-tamas-officially-qualifies-for-state-senate-ballot/) - The Republican candidate will face off against incumbent state Senator Lydia Edwards in November. Jeanna Tamas has secured her spot on the ballot for the State Senate by submitting 470 certified signatures, marking a significant milestone in her campaign for the 3rd Suffolk District. This district encompasses Winthrop, Revere, East Boston, parts of Boston, and
- [Boston Hosts Major League Quadball Home Opener](https://eastboston.com/boston-hosts-major-league-quadball-home-opener/) - Boston Forge host division rival Charlotte Aviators in East Boston Boston (June 3, 2024) — Boston’s Major League Quadball (MLQ) team is hosting its home opener in East Boston this weekend. The Boston Forge are hosting a three-game series against the Charlotte Aviators at East Boston Memorial Stadium on Saturday, June 8. The games will
- [Coletta Zapata holds second hearing on mayor's proposed tax classification plan](https://eastboston.com/coletta-zapata-holds-second-hearing-on-mayors-proposed-tax-classification-plan/) - BOSTON (June 3, 2024) - Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) chaired a Government Operations committee hearing last Thursday to discuss a petition for a special law regarding property tax classification in the City of Boston. This Home Rule Petition was sponsored by Mayor Michelle Wu and is a temporary tool seeking to
- [Ward 1 GOP committee to meet June 10](https://eastboston.com/ward-1-gop-committee-to-meet-june-10/) - The East Boston Republican Committee will meet Monday evening, June 10, 2024. The meeting will be at the East Boston Yacht Club on Rice Street (near the corner of Coleridge Street) in East Boston starting at 7:00 p. m. Registered East Boston Republicans and unenrolled voters are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information
- [Winthrop Town Councilor John Daros to Present Keynote Address at 11th Annual East Boston Pride Flag Raising](https://eastboston.com/winthrop-town-councilor-john-daros-to-present-keynote-address-at-11th-annual-east-boston-pride-flag-raising/) - What: East Boston Pride Flag Raising Where: Piers Park, Marginal Street East Boston When: Friday, June 7th, 2024 6:00 PM Details: This Friday, June 7th @ 6:00 East Boston will be celebrating its 11th annual Pride Flag Raising event at Piers Park on Marginal Street. This annual community and family-friendly event includes a light speaking
- [Mark the date: Bocce on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-bocce-on-the-greenway/) - Friday, June 7, 2024 East Boston Greenway Time: 6:30 Bocce courts on the East Boston Greenway (behind the YMCA)
- [Community Coalition led by East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Awarded $100,000 Grant from Boston Children’s Hospital](https://eastboston.com/community-coalition-led-by-east-boston-neighborhood-health-center-awarded-100000-grant-from-boston-childrens-hospita/) - Funding to Support EASTIE Coalition’s Latinx Youth in Substance Use Prevention and Community Change Efforts
- [East Boston groups receive "Better Beaches"grants for programming from Save the Harbor](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-groups-receive-better-beachesgrants-for-programming-from-save-the-harbor/) - The 2024 Better Beaches grant recipients include groups and individuals that will activate East Boston’s beaches, including East Boston YMCA, La Colaborativa, Mutual Aid Eastie, Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, Inc (NOAH), Soca Fusion, Triangle, Inc., Edwardo Chacon, Eli Pabon, and Bigger Bodies Boston.
- [Memorial Day: Honoring East Boston's first fallen soldier in World War I](https://eastboston.com/memorial-day-honoring-east-bostons-first-fallen-soldier-in-world-war-i/) - On Monday May 27, Memorial Day, please join the East Boston Museum and Historical Society at the Bennington Street Cemetery honoring Pvt. Alfred B. Goodearl, the first fallen solider from East Boston killed in World War I and all of our neighborhood's fallen service members. 2:OO p.m. Flag Placement 2:30 p.m. Memorial Day Ceremony
- [East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Appoints Dr. Julio Mazul as Interim Chief Medical Officer](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-neighborhood-health-center-appoints-dr-julio-mazul-as-interim-chief-medical-officer/) - East Boston: As health center’s first-ever Latino physician in this role, Dr. Julio Mazul will help increase access to high-quality care for local immigrants
- [East Boston veterans organizations receive $140,000 state grant for initiatives](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-veterans-organizations-receive-140000-state-grant-for-initiatives/) - East Boston
- [Meeting to discuss improvements to the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway](https://eastboston.com/meeting-to-discuss-improvements-to-the-mary-ellen-welch-greenway/)
- [Savor the Flavor: St. Anthony Pasta Dinner Returns to Sacred Heart Church for Annual Fundraiser](https://eastboston.com/savor-the-flavor-st-anthony-pasta-dinner-returns-to-sacred-heart-church-for-annual-fundraiser/) - Savor the Flavor: St. Anthony Pasta Dinner Returns to Sacred Heart Church for Annual Fundraiser East Boston, Ma - Get ready to enjoy a delicious pasta and meatball dinner and support a good cause at the St. Anthony Pasta Dinner, returning to Sacred Heart Church for its annual fundraising extravaganza on June 13. The evening includes:
- [What we saw at East Boston High's STEAM event](https://eastboston.com/what-we-saw-at-east-boston-highs-steam-event/) - Photographs by Frank Conte for EastBoston.com
- [DA: 10 arrested on drug charges, creating ‘problem property’ at East Boston's Maverick Landing](https://eastboston.com/da-10-arrested-on-drug-charges-creating-problem-property-at-east-bostons-maverick-landing/) - Boston25 reports: BOSTON — A six-month-long investigation culminated in the arrests of ten people accused of an “outsized share of crime” in an East Boston housing complex, according to authorities. Dubbed “Operation Clean House,” the Suffolk Country District Attorney’s Office says over 100 grams of cocaine, over 60 grams of fentanyl, and $2,610 in cash
- [NOAH turns on the sun at Coppersmith Village](https://eastboston.com/noah-turns-on-the-sun-at-coppersmith-village/) - It was cloudy and overcast on Wednesday May 1st but that did not prevent NOAH from turning on solar power at its 56-unit, mixed-income, coastal resilient housing development at Coppersmith Village on Border St., East Boston, City, EPA and local officials all spoke of the need to provide clean energy through solar panels as a
- [Planned closure of Sumner Tunnel in East Boston this summer reduced to one month, July](https://eastboston.com/planned-closure-of-sumner-tunnel-in-east-boston-this-summer-reduced-to-one-month/) - BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the schedule for the upcoming full closure of the Sumner Tunnel as its multi-restoration project continues. What was originally scheduled as a two-month 24/7 closure similar to last year has now been significantly reduced. The tunnel will be closed for work on Friday, July 5 and
- [Catch Sal Baglio in Hyde Park Friday for free](https://eastboston.com/catch-sal-baglio-in-hyde-park-friday-for-free/) - ADMISSION IS FREE! “As a singer, guitarist and composer, Sal Baglio has touched all the bases that have rounded out a successful musical career. But with his recent work as a solo artist, Baglio embarks upon a new path that looks backward in the most delightful way. Baglio’s music and solo performances dial up a
- [Boston Children's Chorus announces rehearsal location in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/boston-childrens-chorus-announces-rehearsal-location-in/) - Boston, MA (May 6, 2024) – Boston Children's Chorus (BCC) today announced the eight locations across the city at which the organization will host choir rehearsals for their 22nd season, including new partnerships with Menino Arts Center in Hyde Park and The Presentation School Foundation Community Center in Brighton. BCC will also continue to provide access to
- [Atlantic Works Gallery: Chance Encounters by B. Amore and HUMORASSOUS by Walter Kopec](https://eastboston.com/atlantic-works-gallery-chance-encounters-by-b-amore-and-humorassous-by-walter-kopec/) - Opening Reception:May 4th, 2-6 pm Third Thursday:May 16th, 6-9 pm Gallery Hours:Fridays & Saturdays, 2-6 pmor by appointment, contact@atlanticworks.org Atlantic Works Gallery in East Boston announces two May exhibitions Chance Encounters by B. Amore and HUMORASSOUS by Walter Kopec Atlantic Works Gallery announced that its May exhibition will consist of two side-by-side solo shows from two member artists who have been using images
- [Massachusetts House passes bill authorizing Chapter 90 funding; Rep. Madaro among key supporters](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-house-passes-bill-authorizing-chapter-90-funding/) - Makes investments in roads, bridges, and public transportation BOSTON – Wednesday, April 3, 2024 – The Massachusetts House of Representatives today passed a bill that includes $200 million for the state’s Chapter 90 program, which provides municipalities with a funding source for transportation-related improvements, including road and bridge repairs, as well as $175 million for
- [New Generation Activewear with a touch of local history](https://eastboston.com/new-generation-activewear-with-a-local-touch/)
- [MBTA extends Blue Line track work through April 30](https://eastboston.com/mbta-extends-blue-line-track-work-through-april-30/) - East Boston News 2024 Blue Line updates
- [Must read: Domenic Amara's speech, "The tragic, the heroic, the overlooked and the lessons"](https://eastboston.com/must-read-dominic-amaras-speech-the-tragic-the-heroic-the-overlooked-and-the-lessons/) - The history of Italy in World War II consists of many intertwined events – the tragic, the heroic and the overlooked, including the Jews in Italy, most of whom escaped the Holocaust because many Italians shielded them from Hitler’s genocidal vision. While Italy under Benito Mussolini instituted harsh discrimination laws in 1938, Italian authorities opposed or
- [Massachusetts unemployment rate remains low at 2.9%](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-unemployment-rate-remains-low-at-2-9/) - BOSTON, MA – April 19, 2024 – The state’s March total unemployment rate was 2.9 percent, unchanged from the revised February estimate of 2.9 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Massachusetts unemployment rate was 0.9 percentage points lower than the national rate of 3.8 percent reported by the Bureau of Labor
- [Coletta holds hearing on Mayor's proposed legislation regarding property tax classification](https://eastboston.com/coletta-holds-hearing-on-mayors-proposed-legislation-regarding-property-tax-classification/) - BOSTON (April 22, 2024) - Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta (District 1) chaired a Government Operations committee hearing last week to discuss a petition for a special law regarding property tax classification in the City of Boston. This Home Rule Petition was sponsored by Mayor Michelle Wu and is a temporary tool seeking to protect
- [East Boston Central Catholic School alumni speak at the Catholic Schools Foundation’s 34th Annual Gala](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-central-catholic-school-alumni-speak-at-the-catholic-schools-foundations-34th-annual-gala/) - Boston, MA – The Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) held its 34th Annual Building Minds Scholarship Fund Gala on Thursday 11th April 2024 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. Nearly 1,000 CSF supporters gathered to honor Rick Henken, President and CEO of the Schochet Companies, and to raise scholarship funds for in-need students. The event, chaired
- [Mark the date: on May 1 NOAH will flip the switch](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-on-may-1-noah-will-flip-the-switch/)
- [“Back by Popular Demand: Eastie Artisan Craft Fair returns for second fair following an amazing opening debut”](https://eastboston.com/back-by-popular-demand-eastie-artisan-craft-fair-returns-for-second-fair-following-an-amazing-opening-debut/) - [East Boston, MA – April 15, 2024] - Following the huge success of its inaugural fair on February 10, 2024, the Eastie Artisan Fair, is set to make a return for its highly anticipated second fair on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the East Boston Yacht Club, 1 Rice Street, East Boston, MA. Building on
- [Child injured in East Boston fire dies, DA says](https://eastboston.com/child-injured-in-east-boston-fire-dies-da-says/) - Terrible news: NBCBoston: " A child who was injured in a fire in East Boston earlier this month has died, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday." Read more here. Related: GoFundMe page set up for fire victim.
- [East Boston Cleanup Saturday](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-cleanup-saturday/)
- [East Boston Central Catholic celebrates 50 years, honors principal Robert Casaletto for outstanding leadership](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-central-catholic-celebrates-50-years-honors-principal-robert-casaletto-for-outstanding-leadership/)
- [Just in time for the Triple Crown season: A book about horse racing for all ages](https://eastboston.com/just-in-time-for-the-triple-crown-season-a-book-about-horse-racing-for-all-ages/) - [Editor's note: This book may be of interest for those of us who remember Suffolk Downs racetrack fondly.] It’s almost time for the Triple Crown. Why not get ready for the celebration now by reading SIERRA BLUE by Suzanne Morgan Williams. The novel, for readers 10 and up, should immerse the whole family in the
- [GoFundMe campaign started for 9-year-old in a coma from Meridian Street fire](https://eastboston.com/gofundme-campaign-started-for-9-year-old-in-a-coma-from-meridian-street-fire/) - Fundraising goal of $20,000 set up to help the Corrales family. Ceydi Karina Corrales, a 9-year-old, is a victim of the devastating Meridian Street fire in East Boston. Since the incident, she has been bravely battling for her life. Placed in a coma with collapsed lungs and severe brain damage, her struggle is immense. Read
- [On May 19, Boston Bel Canto Opera concludes it 30th anniversary season](https://eastboston.com/on-may-19-boston-bel-canto-opera-concludes-it-30th-anniversary-season/) - This is an invitation to the concluding concert of the 30th anniversary season: Sunday, 19 May, 2024, 3:00 p.m.Dante Alighieri Italian Cultural Center41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts Adriana Repetto, sopranoGiovanni Formisano, tenor Arias from: Le Nozze di Figaro, La Forza del Destino, Adriana Lecouvreur, L’Elisir d’Amore, Rigoletto, L’Arlesiana, TurandotDuets from:Carmen, Die Tote Stadt, La Boheme,
- [Salesian Boys & Girls Club's Fr. Bill Bucciferro presented with an "I Migliori" award from the Pirandello Lyceum](https://eastboston.com/salesian-boys-girls-clubs-fr-bill-bucciferro-presented-with-an-i-migliori-award-from-the-pirandello-lyceum/) - Honored for his dedication and ministry to East Boston youth. (Lynnfield, MA) The Pirandello Lyceum which promotes Italian history and culture while recognizing the contributions of Italian Americans to society last Saturday honored Salesian Fr. Bill Bucciferro with one of its "I Miglori" awards. The award was created to appreciate the accomplishments of contemporary Italians
- [Hunger and Health Champion Greg Wilmot honored with Project Bread’s Patrick Hughes Award for Social Justice at 56th Annual Walk for Hunger](https://eastboston.com/hunger-and-health-champion-greg-wilmot-honored-with-project-breads-patrick-hughes-award-for-social-justice-at-56th-annual-walk-for-hunger/) - BOSTON, MA (April 10, 2024) – On May 5, Greg Wilmot, Boston native and Framingham resident, will be honored at Project Bread’s 56th annual Walk for Hunger with the Patrick Hughes Award for Social Justice, named for the late event founder. Wilmot is the President & CEO of the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC),
- [Advertise your business on EastBoston.com](https://eastboston.com/advertise-your-business-on-eastboston-com/) - Traffic to East Boston's first web site for news aggregation is growing every day. Make sure you reach your audience with an ad on EastBoston.com. Contact editor@eastboston.com today for more details!
- [NOAH receives financial literacy grant from Citizens Bank](https://eastboston.com/noah-receives-financial-literacy-grant-from-citizens-bank/) - Part of broader $2.4M citizens helping citizens manage money program to support growing need for education and investments. East Boston's Neighborhood of Affordable Housing is one of the recipients. The community development corporation received $40,000 to continue its financial literacy programs. (April 9, 2024) – In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Citizens today announced $420,000
- [East Boston Kiwanis Club seeks public’s help April 16 for Diaper Drive to benefit Crossroads Family Shelter families](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-kiwanis-club-seeks-publics-help-april-16-for-diaper-drive-to-benefit-crossroads-family-shelter-families/) - Diapers wanted! The Kiwanis Club of East Boston hosts a Diaper Drive on Tuesday, April 16 to benefit families served by the Crossroads Family Shelter. The Kiwanis Club is collecting diapers, baby wipes, diaper rash creams and other items for infants to assist homeless families. Diapers size 4 and above, baby wipes and other materials
- [Atlantic Works Gallery announces its April exhibition](https://eastboston.com/atlantic-works-gallery-announces-its-april-exhibition/) - In the Woods: Nature-Inspired Paintings and Drawings by Joan Ryan and Julie C Baer Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG) in East Boston announced its April exhibition will be a two-person show by Boston-based painters and gallery members Joan Ryan and Julie C Baer composed of paintings and drawings inspired by nature. In the Woods: Nature-Inspired Paintings and Drawings
- [Mayor Wu Announces Open Streets 2024 East Boston (September 15, 2024)](https://eastboston.com/mayor-wu-announces-open-streets-2024-east-boston-september-15-2024/) - Family-friendly, pedestrian-focused event is expanding to Hyde Park, in addition to existing five neighborhoods. Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced six Open Streets events, including once again East Boston for the popular car-free event series earlier in the year. Similar to years past, more than a mile will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic to create
- [Street cleaning season is back. Move your car or else!](https://eastboston.com/street-cleaning-season-is-back-move-your-car-or-else/) - Details from City Hall.
- [Early morning Eagle Hill fire kills one, injures five and displaces 30; How to help!](https://eastboston.com/early-morning-eagle-hill-fire-kills-one-and-injures-six-how-to-help/) - East Boston News
- [David Arinella to be inducted into the swimming Hall of Fame](https://eastboston.com/david-arinella-to-be-inducted-into-the-swimming-hall-of-fame/) - Another notch on his belt. David Arinella, the longest serving high school athletic coach for the Boston Public Schools and in the top 10 in the Commonwealth, will be inducted on April 28, 2024 at the Natick Elks at 12 noon. More details will be forthcoming; watch this space.
- [The latest news about fuel assistance from ABCD -- aid increases and deadline extended](https://eastboston.com/the-latest-news-about-fuel-assistance-from-abcd-aid-increases-and-deadline-extended/) - Visit the East Boston APAC office for more assistance. The new amounts: $1,950 available for oil and propane; $1,450 for utilities and heat (BOSTON, MA) – ABCD is pleased to announce that the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) now provides up to $1,950 in fuel assistance for eligible households. This amount is
- [Senator Edwards shares her thoughts on water transportation in the district](https://eastboston.com/senator-edwards-shares-her-thoughts-on-water-transportation-in-the-district/) - (Boston, MA - March 26, 2024) – The Healey Administration has made historic investments in water transportation in the past two years. One such example is the hiring of David Perry as the first Director of Commuter Ferry for the MBTA, making him the first person to be solely dedicated to ferry operations. Another example
- [MBTA announces East Boston, Lynn, and Winthrop ferry service resuming this spring](https://eastboston.com/mbta-announces-east-boston-lynn-and-winthrop-ferry-service-resuming-this-spring/) - East Boston ferry will resume service on April 1, Lynn and Winthrop ferries will resume service on April 29. Spring service schedules for Subway, Bus, and Commuter Rail will be available soon at mbta.com/ServiceChanges. BOSTON – The MBTA today announced that East Boston ferry service will resume for the season effective Monday, April 1, and
- [Massachusetts unemployment down to 2.9%; employment up by 6,300 jobs](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-unemployment-down-to-2-9-employment-up-by-6300-jobs/) - Unemployment down to 2.9%; Employment up by 6,300 jobs BOSTON, MA – March, 2024 – The state’s February total unemployment rate was 2.9 percent, down 0.1 percentage point from the revised January estimate of 3.0 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Massachusetts unemployment rate was 1 percentage point lower
- [New Business Filings: Jan 1 - March 14](https://eastboston.com/new-business-filings-jan-1-march-14/) - Source: Clerk's Office, City of Boston; compiled and edited by EastBoston.com. [table id=1 /]
- [East Boston Neighborhood Health Center to Rebrand as NeighborHealth  ](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-neighborhood-health-center-to-rebrand-as-neighborhealth/) - The largest primary care community health system in Massachusetts shares plans for a more inclusive identity that speaks to its community of patients across Greater Boston BOSTON, Mass. (March 5, 2024) – Today, during an announcement to its nearly 2,000 employees, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) outlined plans to rebrand its health system, which
- [MBTA Continues Work to Improve Reliability Across the System; Blue Line closures in April](https://eastboston.com/april-service-changes-mbta-continues-work-to-improve-reliability-across-the-system-blue-line-closures-in-april/) - Service changes are planned on the Silver, Orange, Blue, Red, Kingston, Middleborough, Greenbush, Haverhill, and Newburyport/Rockport lines. (BOSTON, MARCH 15, 2024) – The MBTA today announced service changes in April on the Silver, Orange, Blue, Red, Kingston, Middleborough, Greenbush, Haverhill, and Newburyport/Rockport lines. The MBTA will continue working to maintain its infrastructure and improve reliability
- [The 2024 JetBlue Shamrock Splash on Constitution Beach](https://eastboston.com/the-2024-jetblue-shamrock-splash-on-constitution-beach/) - On Sunday, March 10th the clouds parted and the sun shone brightly on over 200 Splashers, Dashers and Spectators at the 14th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash on East Boston’s Constitution Beach. All together, the event raised $55,000 to support Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Better Beaches Program partnership with the Department of Conservation & Recreation,
- [East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Appoints John Gioioso as Vice President of Campus Operations](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-neighborhood-health-center-appoints-john-gioioso-as-vice-president-of-campus-operations/) - New leadership will support planning and implementation of facilities projects to promote patient experience and expand access to care across the health center’s campus which includes East Boston BOSTON, MA (March 12, 2024) – East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), soon to be NeighborHealth, today announced the appointment of John Gioioso, CFM, MCR as Vice President
- [ClipArt Gallery and Atlantic Works Gallery collaborate to present "Vastness", works by four artists](https://eastboston.com/clipart-gallery-and-atlantic-works-gallery-collaborate-to-present-vastness-works-by-four-artists/) - ClipArt Gallery in collaboration with Atlantic Works Gallery Presents Tarja Cockell • Nan Hockenbury • Suzanne Hodge • Margarita Krylova CURATED BY SANDRINE COLSON, ATLANTIC WORKS ARTIST Press and Public invited to Reception & Artists talk on Thursday April 25, 6-8 pm In East Boston, a collaboration between the ClipArt Gallery and the Atlantic Works
- [East Boston Museum and Historical Society to Celebrate Memorial Day with a ‘Salute to East Boston Military Veterans’](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-museum-and-historical-society-to-celebrate-memorial-day-with-a-salute-to-east-boston-military-veterans/) - Military Photos of Local Veterans to be Displayed May 11, 2-4 p.m., at East Boston Library EAST BOSTON – The East Boston Museum and Historical Society (EBMHS) will mark Memorial Day 2024 with a “Salute to East Boston Military Veterans.” The Society requests that East Boston veterans and their military families join the celebration by
- [How East Boston voted in the Presidential Primary March 5, 2024](https://eastboston.com/how-east-boston-voted-in-the-presidential-primary-march-5-2024/) - No surprises in East Boston on Presidential Primary Day. Results compiled by Frank Conte, EastBoston.com The other races for Democratic and Republican State Committees:
- [Dog poo all over!](https://eastboston.com/dog-poo-all-over/) - People may clean up after their dogs. However, some are quick to toss their "doggie bags" nearby. Take a closer look: bagged poo under the Silvitella Overpass hard by the Harbor Tunnels on Visconti Road. Meanwhile, dog poo is the subject of a call to City Hall (via Universal Hub)
- [Seabiscuit announces it is permanently closing its East Boston location](https://eastboston.com/seabiscuit-announces-it-is-permanently-closing/) - According to Boston Restaurant News: "According to multiple sources, Seabiscuit in East Boston is closing its doors, with the website and social media for the dining spot saying that its last day will be March 14. The eatery had originally been located in Somerville before moving to the shipyard in East Boston in the summer
- [Mark the date: March 9 Belle Isle Rotary Gala](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-march-9-belle-isle-rotary-gala/)
- [Councilor Coletta announces budget town halls: Eastie set for March 25](https://eastboston.com/councilor-coletta-announces-budget-town-halls-eastie-set-for-march-25/) - BOSTON (February 26, 2024) - Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta is hosting a series of Budget Town Halls in District One. This is an effort to hear directly from constituents about their priorities before entering into Council’s annual budget review for fiscal year 2025 - 2026. “I'm excited to host a second round of budget
- [Learn about Eastie Farm's Produce for the People](https://eastboston.com/learn-about-eastie-farms-produce-for-the-people/) - Produce for the People: Alleviating food insecurity in the community and creating an equitable, sustainable, and healthy, local food system. Our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program has 400 subscriptions in its second year. It redirects local funds to local farms and reduces food miles/carbon emissions Eastie Farm de-stigmatizes food aid by offering the same food
- [Belle Isle Rotary Club polar plunge: Raising money locally to eradicate polio worldwide](https://eastboston.com/belle-isle-rotary-clubs-polar-plunge-raising-money-to-eradicate-polio-worldwide/) - Civic Groups in East Boston
- [Coming up this spring: Atlantic Works Gallery announces its April exhibition](https://eastboston.com/coming-up-this-spring-atlantic-works-gallery-announces-its-april-exhibition/) - In the Woods: Nature-Inspired Paintings and Drawings to be shown at East Boston Gallery by Joan Ryan and Julie C Baer (February 12, 2024) Atlantic Works Gallery announced that its April exhibition will be a two-person show by Boston-based painters and gallery members Joan Ryan and Julie C Baer composed of paintings and drawings inspired
- [East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Appoints Mimi Gardner as Vice President and Chief Equity Officer](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-neighborhood-health-center-appoints-mimi-gardner-as-vice-president-and-chief-equity-officer/) - East Boston Neighborhood Health Center continues commitment to health equity with Boston executive leadership team appointment BOSTON, MA (February 6, 2023) – East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) announced the appointment of Mimi Gardner, MPH, MA as Vice President and Chief Equity Officer, bringing over 30 years of experience and leadership rooted in health equity
- [East Boston Artisan Fair draws 200 attendees viewing wares of local vendors](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-artisan-fair-draws-200-attendees-viewing-wares-of-local-vendors/) - Approximately 200 people dropped by the Clippership Wharf Commons Room in East Boston to shop unique handcrafted items at the Eastie Artisan Fair. The event was organized East Boston residents: Michelle Miller, owner of Sew What Amazing Krafts, Theresa Malionek, owner, Crochet by Teshy and Revere resident, Maria Rago, event planner. Vendors included: Plant Ahead
- [Mark the date: Feb. 24 Zumix Fundraiser with Steve Snyder and Friends with Benefits](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-feb-24-zumix-fundraiser-with-steve-snyder-and-friends-with-benefits/) - East Boston News
- [Health Center Announces New Geriatric Complex Case Management Pilot Program with Grant from TD Bank](https://eastboston.com/health-center-announces-new-geriatric-complex-case-management-pilot-program-with-grant-from-td-bank/) - East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Announces New Geriatric Complex Case Management Pilot Program with Grant from TD Bank With support from TD Bank, the program will connect older adults with the resources necessary to age safely and independently within their communities. BOSTON, MA (January 30, 2024) – East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) today announced
- [Blue Cross Blue Shield donates winter assistance grants to East Boston groups](https://eastboston.com/blue-cross-blue-shield-donates-winter-assistance-grants-to-east-boston-groups/) - Company's statewide not-for-profit partners such as Eastie Farm and East Boston Neighborhood Health Center can use unrestricted funds to support people's essential needs Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will provide more than $350,000 to 30 not-for-profit organizations working to support people in need this winter across Massachusetts. The not-for-profits include regional food banks, shelters,
- [East Boston Neighborhood Health Center announces Winter/Spring Farmers Market](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-neighborhood-health-center-announces-winter-spring-farmers-market/)
- [Get in on the city's Winter Fitness Series](https://eastboston.com/get-in-on-the-citys-winter-fitness-series/) - East Boston Senior Center is one of the locations. Every winter the Boston Public Health Commission and Parks Department offer FREE fitness throughout the city and virtually. This winter, , four in person and seven virtual classes every week including Zumba, Yoga, Kick Boxing, Cardio, Strength, Tai Chi and more! Classes are all-levels and and
- [It is now time to praise a local hero: David Arinella](https://eastboston.com/it-is-now-time-to-praise-a-local-hero-david-arinella/) - Longtime East Boston resident and high school swimming coach retires after 48 years at the job. He is a class act. The Boston Herald has the details.
- [Mayor Wu appoints Del Rio as new head of Inspectional Services Department](https://eastboston.com/mayor-wu-appoints-del-rio-as-new-head-of-inspectional-services-department/) - Mayor Michelle Wu today appointed Tania Del Rio as Commissioner of the Inspectional Services Department (ISD) starting February 26, 2024. ISD administers and enforces building, housing, health, sanitation and safety regulations mandated by city and state governments. Inspectional Services is made up of five regulatory divisions charged with serving the public by protecting the health,
- [Paul Markis, formerly of East Boston, has a new book out: The Cocktail Keeper: Recipes and Stories](https://eastboston.com/paul-markis-formerly-of-east-boston-has-a-new-book-out-the-cocktail-keeper-recipes-and-stories/) - The Cocktail Keeper: Recipes and Stories, a new book by Paul M Markis, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. The Cocktail Keeper: Recipes and Stories is a collection of recipes, stories, anecdotes, and more to entertain the reader. This book will inform the reader about different ways to approach customers to be a
- [Councilor Coletta tapped to chair Government Operations and Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks committees](https://eastboston.com/councilor-coletta-tapped-to-chair-powerful-committees-government-operations-and-environmental-justice-resiliency-and-parks/) - BOSTON (January 24, 2023) - Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta was named Chair of the Boston City Council’s Government Operations and Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks Committee at the Boston City Council meeting on Wednesday, January 24. “I’m honored to serve as Chair of the Government Operations and the Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks Committee,”
- [East Boston Central Catholic to kick off Catholic Schools Week](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-central-catholic-to-kick-off-catholic-schools-week/) - East Boston Central Catholic to kick off Catholic Schools Week
- [Pirandello Lyceum Boston Bel Canto Concert: Feb. 4](https://eastboston.com/pirandello-lyceum-boston-bel-canto-concert-feb-4/) - East Boston
- [Councilor Coletta offers final comments on "Plan: East Boston"; pushes ZBA to uphold and enforce new rules](https://eastboston.com/councilor-coletta-offers-final-comments-on-plan-east-boston-pushes-zba-to-uphold-and-enforce-new-rules/) - EastBoston.com
- [Standard Title & Escrow, PLLC expands leadership team with the appointment of prominent partner attorney Lisa Mercurio of East Boston](https://eastboston.com/standard-title-escrow-pllc-expands-leadership-team-with-the-appointment-of-prominent-partner-attorney-lisa-mercurio-of-east-boston/) - Highly regarded attorney, Lisa Mercurio, joins thriving real estate law firm, elevating expertise and client services BOSTON, MA – (January 2, 2024) – Standard Title & Escrow, PLLC,a boutique real estate law firm specializing in residential and commercial real estate transactions, is proud to announce the recent hire of partner attorney Lisa Mercurio. Mercurio brings
- [East Boston actor, Cidalia Santos, stars in upcoming Moonbox Productions, "The Manic Monologues"](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-actor-cidalia-santos-stars-in-upcoming-moonbox-productions-the-manic-monologues/) - BOSTON, MA – East Boston actor, Cidalia Santos, stars in Moonbox Productions’ The Manic Monologues by Zachery Burton and Elisa Hofmeister. Directed by Brad Reinking, The Manic Monologues opens on February 16th and runs until February 25th at the Studio at Arrow Street Arts. Tickets are $45 and are available at https://bit.ly/ManicTkts. Pay what you
- [Eastie Artisan Fair set for February 10, 2024](https://eastboston.com/eastie-artisan-fair-set-for-february-10-2024/) - Artisan & Craft Fair to be held at Clippership Wharf An artisan and craft fair is being planned for Saturday, February 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Clippership Wharf Commons at 65 Lewis Street. There is no charge for admission and the event is open to the public. The Eastie Artisan Fair
- [Running in April: Lindsey Nerbonne will run in the 2024 Boston Marathon as a member of the Greater Boston Food Bank team](https://eastboston.com/running-in-april-lindsey-nerbonne-joins-the-greater-boston-food-banks-2024-boston-marathon-team/) - East Boston resident joins GBFB team to raise funds for urgent and essential hunger relief efforts as one in three MA residents face food insecurity Boston, MA (January 19, 2024) – The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) today announced that Lindsey Nerbonne, GBFB Food Acquisition Associate, has joined its 2024 Boston Marathon® Team. On April
- [Giarratani: City Councilor Ed Flynn defends his dad. So do I!](https://eastboston.com/city-councilor-ed-flynn-defends-his-dad-so-do-i/) - by Sal Giarratani SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM Shortly before New Year's Day, I read a piece by Boston Herald reporter Gayle Cawley and just wanted to comment that everything Ed Flynn said during the interview about his dad was 100 percent correct. I have been friends with Ray Flynn going back to the late 70s when
- [BPDA Board adopts East Boston Tomorrow: PLAN: East Boston planning initiative](https://eastboston.com/bpda-board-adopts-east-boston-tomorrow-plan-east-boston-planning-initiative/) - Jan 18, 2024 The Boston Planning & Development Agency Board of Directors today adopted East Boston Tomorrow, the PLAN: East Boston vision report, at their monthly meeting, after five years of planning work and engagement with the community. This report sets out a clear and ambitious vision for the neighborhood, deeply informed by the priorities
- [City councilor Coletta reflects on second year in office with annual report; sets 'listening session' for East Boston on Jan. 17](https://eastboston.com/city-councilor-coletta-reflects-on-second-year-in-office-with-annual-report-sets-listening-session-for-east-boston-on-jan-17/) - Councilor Coletta summarizes her second year accomplishments for East Boston
- [Boston Children's Chorus announces 21st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert](https://eastboston.com/boston-childrens-chorus-announces-21st-annual-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-tribute-concert/) - [Editor's note: Read past coverage about the BCC and East Boston here.] “In The Name Of Love” Concert at Symphony Hall to Highlight LGBTQIA+ and Civil Rights Icons Including Bayard Rustin and Coretta Scott King Boston, MA (January 8, 2024) – Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) is thrilled to announce the organization’s annual Dr. Martin Luther
- [East Boston environmental activists meet with state regulators](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-environmental-activists-meet-with-state-regulators/) - Discuss common ground and opportunities for improvement (EAST BOSTON, MA) - On Tuesday, December 12, environmental activists from East Boston’s Logan Community Clean Air Coalition met with state regulators, environmental justice lawyers, and the city of Boston to discuss flaws in the environmental review system for Logan International Airport. Members of Massport’s leadership were also
- [EPA-funded air quality study seeks input from East Boston, other communities](https://eastboston.com/epa-funded-air-quality-study-seeks-input-from-east-boston-other-communities/) - | East Boston
- [Air, Inc. and Logan Community Clean Air Coalition seek their dream candidate for Massport CEO](https://eastboston.com/air-inc-and-logan-community-clean-air-coalition-seek-their-dream-candidate-for-massport-ceo/) - Air Inc. and Logan Community Clean Air Coalition, East Boston groups, outline qualifications for Massport's CEO search. Document outlined.
- [East Boston calls in 2023 to City Hall for services (311)](https://eastboston.com/calls-in-2023-to-city-hall-for-services-311/) - East Boston statistics compiled by EastBoston.com for Calendar Year 2023
- [Conte: Massachusetts economy keeps going but for how long?](https://eastboston.com/conte-massachusetts-economy-keeps-going-but-for-how-long/) - EastBoston.com on the Massachusetts economy
- [Atlantic Works Gallery announces its Winter Group Show](https://eastboston.com/atlantic-works-gallery-announces-its-winter-group-show/) - Atlantic Works. East Boston Musicians Brandon Anorga and Nora Janjar of Beware of Denise and Member Poetry “A Baker’s Dozen” With B. Amore and John Greiner-Ferris to Headline “Third Thursdays” Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG), the artist-run collaborative space for art and ideas, announced the dates for its upcoming Winter Group Show, composed of a wide Atlantic Works Gallery is an artist-run collaborative space for art and ideas located in East Boston
- [Unemployment rate 2.9 percent as Massachusetts adds 3,200 jobs in November](https://eastboston.com/unemployment-rate-2-9-percent-as-massachusetts-adds-3200-jobs-in-november/) - Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for November 2023 BOSTON, MA – December 22, 2023 – The state’s November total unemployment rate was 2.9 percent, up 0.1 percentage point from the revised October estimate of 2.8 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary job estimates
- [Mark your calendar: Kickoff for "Eastie Speaks" - Jan. 10](https://eastboston.com/mark-your-calendar-kickoff-for-eastie-speaks/) - Details here
- [20th Annual Eastie's Elves](https://eastboston.com/20th-annual-easties-elves/) - The Eastie Elves' toy drive will host collection boxes throughout East Boston (list below) from Thursday, November 30th to Wednesday, December 13th. All 28 drop off locations have been announced this week- we hope you can take time this holiday season to stop by a collection box and donate new, unwrapped children’s toys! Eastie’s Elves
- [What we saw at Eastie Elves: Madaro Family Community Fund annual event is a success!](https://eastboston.com/what-we-saw-at-eastie-elves/) - Music, dance and a lot of community spirit bringing toys together for kids in East Boston, Revere and Chelsea. The joy of community during the holiday season.
- [East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Named 2023 National Quality Leader in Healthcare](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-neighborhood-health-center-named-2023-national-quality-leader-in-healthcare/) - Department of Health and Human Services’ HRSA recognizes East Boston Neighborhood Health Center as one of the nation’s leading health centers in reducing health disparities and combating health inequity in diverse communities BOSTON, MA (December 5, 2023) – East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) has been named a 2023 National Quality Leader by the Department
- [PLAN: East Boston meeting: December 7](https://eastboston.com/plan-east-boston-meeting-december-7/) - English Thursday, December 7, 20236:00 PM–8:00 PM Please join the BPDA for public meetings on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 (Spanish-Language) and Thursday, December 7, 2023, to discuss updates to the draft of PLAN: East Boston and amended zoning language for the neighborhood. These meetings will review revisions to the PLAN's key recommendations as well as
- [East Boston Neighborhood Health Center hands out 300 turkeys to community members](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-neighborhood-health-center-hands-out-300-turkeys-to-community-members-with-an-assist-from-the-red-cross-and-lovin-spoonfuls/) - With an assist from the Red Cross and Lovin' Spoonfuls, EBNHC underscores the role nutrition plays year-round (EAST BOSTON, November 21, 2023) East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), the largest community-based primary care health system in Massachusetts celebrated Thanksgiving by handing out 300 turkeys to community members ahead of the holiday weekend. Recognizing the crucial
- [17th Annual Salesian Boys & Girls Club Pasta Dinner: A resounding success](https://eastboston.com/17th-annual-salesian-boys-girls-club-pasta-dinner-a-resounding-success/) - (EAST BOSTON, November 10, 2023The 17th Annual Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston Pasta Dinner, held on November 9, 2023, was a delightful and successful event, reinforcing the strong sense of community and commitment to the youth of East Boston. The beloved tradition, known for its delightful pasta and meatball dinner provided by
- [Atlantic Works Gallery draws art lovers at ICA Watershed show](https://eastboston.com/atlantic-works-gallery-draws-art-lovers-at-ica-watershed-show/) - (EAST BOSTON, November 18, 2023) The East Boston Artists Group successfully delivered with its show “Harboring Creativity: Launching East Boston Artists at the ICA Watershed.” Featuring the work of 40 local artists who live, work, or create in East Boston, this presentation in the context of modern contemporary institution was a wonderful reflection of the
- [Massachusetts low unemployment rate up a tiny bit: 2.8 percent](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-low-unemployment-rate-up-a-tiny-bit-2-8-percent/) - Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for October 2023 BOSTON, MA – November 17, 2023 – The state’s October total unemployment rate was 2.8 percent, up 0.2 percentage points from the revised September estimate of 2.6 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary job estimates
- [East Boston insulator apprentice follows in her late father’s footsteps](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-insulator-apprentice-follows-in-her-late-fathers-footsteps/) - Gina Ciampa is one of hundreds of workers benefiting from union apprenticeship programs BOSTON — In the spirit of National Apprenticeship Week (November 13–19), the story of Gina Ciampa, an East Boston Insulator apprentice, stands out as a testament to the dedication, resilience, and the enduring legacy of her late father, Michael “Cat-Man” Cataldo. This
- [Chelsea resident Silvia Lopez Chavez honored with Massachusetts College of Art and Design alumni award; Painter of mural on East Boston waterfront](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-resident-silvia-lopez-chavez-honored-with-massachusetts-college-of-art-and-design-alumni-award/) - November 14, 2023 (BOSTON, MA) – Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) is proud to announce the honorees of the MassArt Common Good Awards, established as a part of its 150th anniversary year to recognize the inclusion of arts and culture in civic life and practice. Celebrating the valuable impact of arts and culture,
- [How East Boston voted in the at-large city council race](https://eastboston.com/how-east-boston-voted-in-the-at-large-city-council-race/)
- [EdVestors Awards $100,000 School on the Move Prize to East Boston High School ](https://eastboston.com/edvestors-awards-100000-school-on-the-move-prize-to-east-boston-high-school/) - East Boston High School lauded for community partnership and family engagement, a focus on rigorous and equitable teaching and learning, and career connected learning (BOSTON, MA) November 8, 2023 – EdVestors, a Boston-based school improvement organization, today awarded its $100,000 School on the Move Prize to East Boston High School. The Prize, now in its
- [Will East Boston High win an EdVestors "School on the Move Prize"?](https://eastboston.com/will-east-boston-high-win-an-edvestors-school-on-the-move-prize/) - EdVestors to Make “Surprise” LIVE Announcement of Prestigious $100,000 School on the Move Prize to One Boston Public School. Could it be East Boston High School? Three finalists – all high schools this year – will be recognized for outstanding progress What: EdVestors, a non-profit school improvement organization, will award one Boston public school the
- [The East Boston Branch of the BPL celebrates 10 years in its new location](https://eastboston.com/the-east-boston-branch-of-the-bpl-celebrates-10-years-in-its-new-location/) - The new building on Bremen Street was planned and completed under the Menino administration. The branch library overlooks the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway. It is a testament to learning and self-discovery both are essential to a democratic people.
- [East Boston resident to take stage in sensitive telling of coming-of-age story](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-resident-to-take-stage-in-sensitive-telling-of-coming-of-age-story/) - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time opens Nov. 10; all performances sensory-friendly (Framingham, Nov. 4, 2023) — Milton Rocha of East Boston is appearing as Voice Four/Rev. Peters in A Common Thread Theatre Company’s November production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. The Framingham production of the 2015
- [East Boston Neighborhood Health Center appoints new chief administrative officer and general counsel](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-neighborhood-health-center-appoints-new-chief-administrative-officer-and-general-counsel/) - Promoting from within, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center expands the roles of current executive leadership team members. BOSTON, MA (November 1, 2023) – East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) today announced the promotion of two current executive leadership team members to expanded roles within the organization. Ernani J. DeAraujo, Esq., former Vice President and Chief
- [Sen. Edwards extends her commitment to public service; now as military JAG in the Massachusetts Army National Guard](https://eastboston.com/sen-edwards-extends-her-commitment-to-public-service-now-a-military-jag-in-the-massachusetts-army-national-guard/) - Congratulations are in order! Read more about Sen. Edwards' commission in the Boston Globe.
- [Let's Get Movin' with the 261 Club New England](https://eastboston.com/lets-get-movin-with-the-261-club-new-england/) - Three moms from the Let's Get Movin' program, part of East Boston Neighborhood Health Care Center, fearlessly completed the Boston 10K for Women on October 7, 2023! Some of them ran their first race alongside the 261 Fearless Club New England team and the legendary Kathrine Switzer, the first registered woman to run the Boston
- [Harboring Creativity: Launching East Boston Artists at the ICA Watershed](https://eastboston.com/harboring-creativity-launching-east-boston-artists-at-the-ica-watershed/) - Organized by the East Boston Artist Group On view at the ICA Watershed November 18 + 19 (October 5, 2023, Boston, MA) ‑The East Boston Artists Group presents Harboring Creativity: Launching East Boston Artists at the ICA Watershed. Featuring the work of 40 local emerging and established artists who live, work, or create in East
- [What's happening at the East Boston Library? A 10th anniversary celebration on Nov. 4](https://eastboston.com/library-to-close-for-maintenance/) - This Saturday, November 4, the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library is celebrating its 10th anniversary at its current location. The East Boston Branch is the first branch library in the US, opened in its original location in 1870 and reopened in its current building 10 years ago. The branch is hosting a full day of celebration with
- [Change.org petition: Rename Paris Community Center to the John White Community Center](https://eastboston.com/change-org-petition-rename-paris-community-center-to-the-john-white-community-center/) - [Read Frank Conte's tribute to John White: "A great man no longer walks among us"] Nick Moulaison Sr has started a Change.org petition to honor the late John White who, as director of the local Area Planning Action Council, helped thousands of East Boston residents over the period of 40 years. The petition in part
- [Here come the bus lanes! MBTA announces launch of Bus Priority Vision and Toolkit, supports bus priority investments across bus corridors in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/here-come-the-bus-lanes-mbta-announces-launch-of-bus-priority-vision-and-toolkit-supports-bus-priority-investments-across-bus-corridors-in-east-boston/) - [Editor's Note in the form of a question: Will this take away parking spaces in East Boston?] Bus priority implementation is critical to unlocking more reliable and frequent bus service for approximately 220,000 daily riders. BOSTON – Today the MBTA announced the launch of the Bus Priority Vision and Toolkit. Through partnerships with communities and
- [East Boston Museum presents Tombstone Tour of Bennington Street Cemetery](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-museum-presents-tombstone-tour-of-bennington-street-cemetery/) - Posted October 6, 2023
- [East Boston resident Maria Perez to be honored by ABCD ](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-resident-maria-perez-to-be-honored-by-abcd/) - Boston native and journalist Lawrence O’Donnell returns home to participate in a keynote conversation with Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson of the “Tennessee Three” (BOSTON, MA) – On Friday, November 3 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place, ABCD will honor East Boston resident Maria Perez at Boston’s most empowering event, the ABCD Community Heroes
- [Neighborhood groups unite to score PLAN: East Boston](https://eastboston.com/neighborhood-groups-unite-to-score-plan-east-boston/) - A coalition of East Boston neighborhood groups released a letter critical of a draft from the Boston Planning and Development Agency, PLAN: East Boston. Drafting and signing the letter (below) are the Eagle Hill Civic Association, the Gove Street Citizens Association, Harbor View Neighborhood Association, the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association, and the Orient Heights Neighborhood
- [What we saw at today's Fall Family Health Fair at EBNHC](https://eastboston.com/what-we-saw-at-todays-fall-family-health-fair-at-ebnhc/) - (EAST BOSTON- October 13, 2023) There were free flu vaccines for those ages 5 and over. And while folks were waiting for their flu shots there was lots on fun on hand: pumpkin decorating, face painting and yard games. And Mexican food too! There was also a bit of music and dancing on a beautiful
- [Committee in Support of the East Boston Haul Road calls out BPDA for lack of a traffic study.](https://eastboston.com/committee-in-support-of-the-east-boston-haul-road-calls-out-bpda-for-lack-of-a-traffic-study/) - BPDA & City Officials Offer Expert Recommendations for Infrastructure Reconfigurations With NO Traffic Study The following statement was released on October 12, 2023 by the Committee in Support of the East Boston Haul Road Today we are writing to express our deep concern and frustration regarding the lack of attention and response from our city
- [Anna's Monster Dash 2023](https://eastboston.com/annas-monster-dash-2023/) - The 3rd Annual Anna’s Monster Dash took place Sunday Oct 1, 2023 at the Salesians Boys and Girls Club and it was a great success. Organizers had well over 200 supporters, racers, and volunteers on race day. It was a beautiful day full of fun with many laughs, hugs and tears as friends of Anna
- [Guest Column: An ode to the nuts and bolts](https://eastboston.com/guest-column-an-ode-to-the-nuts-and-bolts/) - by Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Frontpage headlines rarely highlight fixing broken bricks in the sidewalk, installing trash cans, or removing planters full of rats. And that’s a good thing! When municipal government is working the way it should, those quality-of-life issues run smoothly. City work is humble but it is vital. Every year thousands
- [Italian American Heritage Month: October 2023 (Schedule)](https://eastboston.com/italian-american-heritage-month-october-2023/) - Photographs from recent Italian American Heritage Month
- [Columbus Day Celebration, October 9, 2023](https://eastboston.com/columbus-day-celebration-october-9-2023/) - Mark the date.
- [The East Boston Plan: Same Old Story](https://eastboston.com/the-east-boston-plan-same-old-story/) - by Michael Freedberg SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM (EAST BOSTON, October 5, 2023) Approximately 175 East Boston residents assembled at the Don Orione shrine meeting hall last Tuesday night to hear two representatives of the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) discuss PLAN; East Boston. BPDA senior planner Cristina Ricco reported that the meeting would be a
- [BCYF Pino Community Center to Host Fun Fest on July 27](https://eastboston.com/bcyf-pino-community-center-to-host-fun-fest-on-july-27/) - BCYF Pino Community Center to Host Fun Fest on July 27 Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party and learn more about your neighborhood community center! The Fun Fest will be held on Thursday, July 27, from 5-7 p.m. at BCYF Pino Community Center,
- [RIP Robert Popeo, East Boston-born attorney and power broker, advisor to many; Social Centers pays tribute](https://eastboston.com/rip-robert-popeo-east-boston-born-attorney-and-power-broker-advisor-to-many/) - "In his litigation practice, Bob won over 200 jury trials and became one of the most influential attorneys in Massachusetts." Read more here. Born in East Boston, Mr. Popeo was honored by the East Boston Social Centers several years ago. Here's the statement from the Social Centers.
- [Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation Appoints Deputy Director of Equity, JP Vachon](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-housing-investment-corporation-appoints-deputy-director-of-equity-jp-vachon/) - New leader brings extensive experience in equity investing and affordable housing to help drive MHIC’s growth Boston, MA, September 20, 2023 – Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation (MHIC), an innovative private, non-profit financier in affordable housing and community development in New England, has appointed John-Paul (“JP”) Vachon as Deputy Director of Equity. JP brings extensive affordable
- [AWG presents a special one-night only screening of a remake of an iconic cult sci-fi horror film](https://eastboston.com/awg-presents-a-special-one-night-only-screening-of-a-remake-of-an-iconic-cult-sci-fi-horror-film/) - (October 1, 2023) For its October exhibition, the Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG), a collaborative of contemporary artists located in East Boston now in its 21st year, is inviting the public to a special cultural event: The screening of a remake of the campy, American filmmaker Ed Wood’s iconic 1957 cult science fiction/horror film, Plan 9
- [Behind the Switch: We Are ISO New England](https://eastboston.com/behind-the-switch-we-are-iso-new-england/) - By Anne C. George, Vice President, Chief External Affairs and Communications Officer at ISO New England GUEST COLUMN FOR EASTBOSTON.COM (October 4, 2023) Across New England, there are signs of change in how the region generates and uses electricity. Solar panels dot our rooftops, heat pumps keep residents warm in the winter and cool in the
- [Coming up at Atlantic Works: "From Life: Drawings by Dan Hofstadter](https://eastboston.com/coming-up-at-atlantic-works-from-life-drawings-by-dan-hofstadter/) - Opening Reception: Sunday November 5, from 2–5 pm Third Thursday Reception: November 16, 6–9 pm Gallery Hours: Fridays & Saturdays from 2–6 pm This month, Dan Hofstadter offers a solo show of his freehand drawings. The artist has always kept his sketchbook by his side, a constant companion to his work as an abstract painter
- [ISD shuts down illegal housing on Geneva Street](https://eastboston.com/isd-shuts-down-illegal-housing-on-geneva-street/)
- [Big meeting ahead on Oct. 3: Harbor View and Orient Heights Neighborhood Council skeptical of Plan: East Boston](https://eastboston.com/big-meeting-ahead-harbor-view-and-orient-heights-neighborhood-council-skeptical-of-plan-east-boston/)
- [Local officials come together with Salesians, BCYF to gather help for victims of Saratoga Street fire.](https://eastboston.com/local-officials-come-together-with-salesians-bcyf-to-gather-help-for-victims-of-saratoga-street-fire/) - Background: Fire on Saratoga Street in East Boston displaces 33 people, several … - Universal Hub East Boston triple-decker fire forces more than 30 people out of homes - CBS Boston Crews battle 3-alarm fire at 2 triple-deckers in East Boston - WCVB Boston
- [Architecture Boston Sept/Oct 2006 featuring East Boston](https://eastboston.com/architecture-boston-sept-oct-2006-featuring-east-boston/) - We present this issue of Architecture Boston (September/October 2006) covering East Boston in the public interest. NOTE: In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. section 107, this material is distributed without profit or payment to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving this information for non-profit research and educational purposes only. For more information
- [Freedberg: The BPDA's draft “PLAN: East Boston,” a plan that everybody opposes](https://eastboston.com/freedberg-the-bpdas-draft-plan-east-boston-a-plan-that-everybody-opposes/) - by Mike FreedbergSPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM (EAST BOSTON) - The Boston Planning and Development Agency – casually known as “the BPDA” – earlier this month released its long-awaited “East Boston – Full Draft” plan, asking for public comment. One wants to laugh at that. Does “the BPDA” really want to hear the tidal wave of comment,
- [Conte: For now, Mass. the envy of most other states](https://eastboston.com/for-now-mass-the-envy-of-most-other-states/) - It is hard to imagine the Massachusetts economy getting any better. It’s shining brightly. To be sure, the state faces structural problems like housing and energy costs, transportation and uncertainty over the effects of tax policy. Add to the list of concerns, slower tax revenues (due to a poorly performing stock market last year) and
- [Third Thursday Reception: Sept. 21, "Tesserae: Locus, Tempus (part 2)"](https://eastboston.com/hanging-at-atlantic-works-gallery-in-september-tesserae-locus-tempus-part-2/) - September 8 – 30, 2023 Paintings by Dominick Takis and Diane Teubner September 8 - 30, 2023 Opening Reception: September 10, 2-5 pmThird Thursday Reception: September 21, 6-9 pmGallery Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 2-6 pm,and by appointment80 Border Street, East Boston, 02128857-302-8363 Two painters continue their exploration of place and time in their work. Dominick
- [Fall Fitness Series Sunday at 11 a.m. at Noyes Playground](https://eastboston.com/fall-fitness-series-sunday-at-11-a-m-at-noyes-playground/) - The Boston Parks Fall Fitness Series will offer free fitness classes from September 24 through November 4th. There will be both in-person and virtual classes led by certified fitness instructors and everyone is welcome regardless of fitness level. An all-levels Family Zumba class will be held on Sundays at 11 AM at Noyes Playground in
- [East Boston commemorates the 22nd anniversary of 9/11: "We will never forget!"](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-commemorates-the-22nd-anniversary-of-9-11-we-will-never-forget/) - (EAST BOSTON- September 10, 2023) Under a misty and cloudy sky at Piers Park, a small group of East Boston residents and local first responders marked the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attack on U.S. soil. The weather was not an obstacle. As they have before, David Arinella, Master of Ceremonies and organizer Liane Sherman,
- [East Boston residents to participate in Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai ](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-residents-to-participate-in-boston-marathon-jimmy-fund-walk-presented-by-hyundai-2/) - Patricia Grifoni, Sarah Bonner, and Dottie Marcella will join thousands in the iconic fundraising walk for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to support all forms of cancer research and care East Boston, Mass.—Seven residents from East Boston will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 1. Patricia Grifoni, Sarah Bonner,
- [East Boston H.S. among finalists for EdVestors School on the Move Prize](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-h-s-among-finalists-for-edvestors-school-on-the-move-prize/) - Boston, MA (September 7, 2023) – EdVestors, a non-profit school improvement organization, has announced that high schools in East Boston, Mission Hill and Brighton have been named the three finalists for its annual School on the Move Prize. The Prize, now in its 18th year, highlights the schools, leaders, and teachers of Boston Public Schools
- [Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway seeking volunteers for clean-up](https://eastboston.com/friends-of-the-mary-ellen-welch-greenway-seeking-volunteers-for-clean-up/) - Friends of the East Boston Mary Ellen Welch Greenway are conducting a survey to determine the best time for volunteers to clean up the Parks section of the greenway. Please fill out this survey or email to let the Friends know when it can schedule volunteer days. Potential dates: Saturday, September 23 from 1-3pm Thursday, September 28
- [East Boston resident honored at scholarship ceremony](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-resident-honored-at-scholarship-ceremony/) - Hosted by the Office of Boston Mayor Wu BOSTON, MA – On August 16 the Office of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu hosted the 2023 First Literacy Scholarship Ceremony at The Great Hall in Boston. The ceremony celebrated the 43 adult learners who were awarded First Literacy Scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year. Scholarship recipient Jorge, an East
- [The Eastie Pride Day Committee will be hosting their 34th annual celebration of East Boston on August 19th in Piers Park](https://eastboston.com/the-eastie-pride-day-committee-will-be-hosting-their-34th-annual-celebration-of-east-boston-on-august-19th-in-piers-park/) - EAST BOSTON, MA (July 17, 2023)- Last week, the Eastie Pride Day committee announced that the annual Eastie Pride Day celebration event will take place on Saturday, August 19th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. As in previous years, the community event showcases East Boston small businesses, restaurants, and non-profit organizations within one location for East Boston
- [Boston Bel Canto Opera to perform October 1, 2023](https://eastboston.com/boston-bel-canto-opera-to-perform-october-1-2023/) - The first fall opera concert to begin the 30th anniversary season of Boston Bel Canto Opera. Sunday, 1 October, 2023, 3:00 p.m. Dante Alighieri Italian Cultural Center 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts Annual piano recital by Bradley Pennington playing works of Soler, Mozart, Beethoven, Liszt and Chopin with assisting vocal artist, baritone Paul Soper singing
- [It's out! BPDA releases long-awaited draft PLAN:East Boston](https://eastboston.com/its-out-bpda-releases-long-awaited-draft-planeast-boston/) - Just before the holiday weekend, the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) released a draft of East Boston Tomorrow, the full draft report of the PLAN: East Boston document, which is now available for residents to review. This document is the culmination of years of community engagement and public processes and includes proposed changes to
- [East Boston Central Catholic awarded $220,000 grant](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-central-catholic-awarded-220000-grant/) - East Boston Central Catholic School (EBCCS) has been awarded a Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) Elementary School Grant of over $220,000 for the 2023-2024 school year as part of the Building Minds Scholarship Fund. The scholarship grant will support over 95 students, which includes over 25 new students receiving assistance to attend EBCCS this year. This
- [Three Suspects Arrested on Firearm and Drug Charges in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/three-suspects-arrested-on-firearm-and-drug-charges-in-east-boston/) - / A7 / By Media Relations At about 8:18 PM, on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston) arrested David Garcia, 18, of East Boston, Ely Zorrilla, 18, of Roxbury, and Roger Spring, 18, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on firearm and drug charges. Officers were conducting an ongoing investigation into community
- [Little Amal: Sat, Sept. 9, 1–4 PM](https://eastboston.com/little-amal-sat-sep-9-1-4-pm/) - Sat, Sep 9, 1–4 PM Little Amal — whose name means ‘hope’ in Arabic — is a 12-foot puppet of a refugee Syrian child who has traveled to 13 countries. She began her journey from the Syrian border and carries a message of hope for displaced people everywhere, especially children who have been separated from
- [Massport Lends a Hand to Students Returning to School](https://eastboston.com/massport-lends-a-hand-to-students-returning-to-school/) - 15th annual Backpack Project benefitted nearly 100 children EAST BOSTON – Employees at the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined together this year to help prepare students in neighboring communities for the upcoming school year. Nearly 100 children at the 21st Century Afterschool Program in Winthrop, Condon Community Center in South Boston, Crossroads Family Center in
- [BPDA approves 220 units at New England Casket site](https://eastboston.com/bpda-approves-220-units-at-new-england-casket-site/) - More information at Boston Agent Magazine. The New England Casket Company was destroyed by a massive fire in March 2019. According to the BPDA: "What is currently vacant land will be converted into housing for the East Boston neighborhood. The site is vacant due to a catastrophic fire which destroyed the New England Casket Company
- [City issued public health warning related to sewage discharge at Jeffries Point CSO this morning](https://eastboston.com/city-issued-public-health-warning-related-to-sewage-discharge-at-jeffries-point-cso/) - (EAST BOSTON- August 25, 2023) The warning lasted for two hours this morning and was ended at 11 a.m. this morning. According to Boston.gov: "A combined sewer overflow occurs when a large storm overwhelms the combined sewerage system causing rainwater to mix with wastewater and discharge to a nearby water body. This prevents sewage backups
- [East Boston calls to 311 for service requests; Calls to DPW dominate first half of 2023](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-calls-to-311-for-service-requests-calls-to-transportation-department-dominate-first-half-of-2023/) - By EastBoston.com East Boston residents made more than 4,000 calls for parking regulation enforcement according to an analysis of 311 data by EastBoston.com. Requests for Mattress pickups and Street Cleaning followed with 1,052 and 656 calls respectively. Most the calls, however, were made to the Public Works Department. The city of Boston's 311 smartphone applications
- [Cloudy skies do not dampen the spirit of Eastie Pride Day 2023 -- Hundreds flock to Piers Park to celebrate East Boston.](https://eastboston.com/cloudy-skies-do-not-dampen-the-spirit-of-eastie-pride-day-2023-hundreds-flock-to-piers-park-to-celebrate-east-boston/)
- [Taste of Eastie rescheduled for August 1](https://eastboston.com/taste-of-eastie-rescheduled-for-august-1/) - FROM the East Boston Main Streets Board of Directors East Boston Main Streets is happy to welcome you on Tuesday August 1, 2023 to the rescheduled Taste of Eastie at the Tall Ship (1 East Pier Drive Boston, MA 02128) from 6-9pm. EBMS appreciate your support & positivity while we work with the unpredictable weather
- [Massachusetts employment situation remains bright with its 2.5% unemployment rate](https://eastboston.com/9491/) - BOSTON, MA – August 18, 2023 – The latest employment figures from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reveal positive trends for Massachusetts as the state's unemployment rate dropped to 2.5 percent in July, down by 0.1 percentage point from the revised June estimate of 2.6 percent. According to the Bureau of Labor
- [Learn about "Eastie's Lost Railways": May 18](https://eastboston.com/learn-about-easties-lost-railways-may-16-at-the/) - https://eastboston.com/learn-about-easties-lost-railways-may-16-at-the/
- [East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Receives Funding in FY24 Budget to Support Migrant Families](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-neighborhood-health-center-receives-funding-in-fy24-budget-to-support-migrant-families/) - Funding from the newly approved state budget will support health-related social needs of vulnerable migrant families upon arrival Boston, MA (August 9, 2023) — Today, Governor Maura Healey signed the state’s Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget that includes $250,000 for East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) to strengthen its support for migrant families in its
- [Rep. Madaro: East Boston benefits from historic state budget](https://eastboston.com/rep-madaro-east-boston-benefits-from-historic-state-budget/) - Legislature Passes Fiscal Year 2024 Budget $56.2B budget agreement provides for historic levels of investment ineducation, housing, regional transportation, and health care (BOSTON–7/31/23) Today, the Legislature enacted a $56.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), reconciling differences between the versions of the budget passed by the House of Representatives and Senate and earlier this
- [From the archives: Remembering Wood Island Park](https://eastboston.com/from-the-archives-remembering-wood-island-park/) - by JOE DELUCA SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM Fields of Dreams - Wood Island Park I grew up in Eastie during the '60s when baseball reigned supreme in Bean Town. Rightfully so, the city was in the grip of pennant fever with the Red Sox, the Impossible Dream Team. In left field was the over achiever and
- [Healey-Driscoll Administration tours East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s Farmers Market in recognition of National Farmers Market Week](https://eastboston.com/healey-driscoll-administration-tours-east-boston-neighborhood-health-centers-farmers-market-in-recognition-of-national-farmers-market-week/) - East Boston Neighborhood Health Center celebrates 15 years of providing fresh and locally sourced healthy foods to the community Boston, MA (August 14, 2023) — East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) capped off National Farmers Market Week and National Health Center Week with a visit from the Healey-Driscoll Administration, the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Resources
- [Zumix Summer Concerts: Calendar](https://eastboston.com/zumix-summer-concerts-calendar/) - Visit EastBoston.com's new calendar for details.
- [A man whose wisdom will be missed. RIP our dear East Boston friend, Vincent Basile: Probation officer, reservist, social worker, educator and member of many boards](https://eastboston.com/rip-our-dear-friend-of-east-boston-vincent-basile/) - Obituary from Ruggerio Funeral Home. Obituary Vincent "Vinnie" D. Basile, a dedicated public servant, accomplished scholar, and beloved member of the community, passed away on August 1st, 2023. He leaves behind a profound legacy of unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Born on January 26, 1940, in Winthrop, Massachusetts, Vinnie
- [Worth the wait! Another successful Taste of Eastie](https://eastboston.com/worth-the-wait-another-successful-taste-of-eastie/) - The annual East Boston Main Street event draws hundreds to the neighborhood's waterfront to taste samplings from local eateries. Organizers said this year's Taste of Eastie, like last year's, was sold out. Old time residents mixed with newcomers on Pier 1. Many can't wait for next year's Taste of Eastie gathering. Postponed because of rain
- [Second Annual East Boston Latin Music & Dance Festival: "Sonidas de la gente"](https://eastboston.com/second-annual-east-boston-latin-music-dance-festival-sonidas-de-la-gente/) - EAST BOSTON, MA – On Saturday, September 9, 2023, Sen. Lydia Edwards’ office, in conjunction with ZUMIX, Veronica Robles Cultural Center, East Boston Main Streets, and the City of Boston will present the second annual East Boston Latin Music & Dance Festival: “Sonidos de la Gente” for free at East Boston Memorial Park from 1PM
- [Massport announces schedule for summer runway work at Boston Logan](https://eastboston.com/massport-announces-schedule-for-summer-runway-work-at-boston-logan/) - BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has announced the Runway 15R-33L Safety and Pavement Rehabilitation Project schedule for this summer.In collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Massport will begin work on Runway 15R-33L in August, with construction planned for approximately 100 days. Serving as the longest runway at Boston Logan, Runway 15R-33L is
- [Mass.gov: A day in the life of a Suffolk Superior Court Probation Officer, Ellen Winfrey](https://eastboston.com/mass-gov-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-suffolk-superior-court-probation-officer-ellen-winfrey/) - Learn about how Ms. Winfrey serves probationers in the communities of Charlestown, Chelsea, East Boston, Revere, and Winthrop. Read more at Mass.gov.
- [State URate 2.8 percent with a gain of 5,700 jobs](https://eastboston.com/state-urate-2-8-percent-with-a-gain-of-5700-jobs/) - Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for May 2023 BOSTON, MA – June 16, 2023 – The state’s May total unemployment rate was 2.8 percent, down 0.3 percentage points from the revised April estimate of 3.1 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 5,700 jobs in May. This follows April’s revised gain of 5,900
- [Ward 1 Republican Committee to meet August 1](https://eastboston.com/ward-1-republican-committee-to-meet-august-1/) - The East Boston Republican Ward Committee is holding its bimonthly meeting Tuesday evening, August 1, 2023 starting at 6:30 p. m. The meeting will be at Kelley Square Pub, at 84 Bennington Street (at the corner of Marion Street) in East Boston. Registered East Boston Republicans and unenrolled voters are welcome and encouraged to attend.
- [East Boston Neighborhood Health Center unveils newly-rebuilt emergency department](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-neighborhood-health-center-unveils-newly-rebuilt-emergency-department/) - Recently rebuilt Emergency Department to enhance emergency capabilities and access to new technologies and services for patients BOSTON, MA (JULY 17, 2023) - East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), the largest community-based primary care health system in Massachusetts, announced the completion of its newly rebuilt Emergency Department (ED), a historic investment in emergency services for
- [A slice of Eastie Week 2023](https://eastboston.com/a-slice-of-eastie-week/) - A few brief snapshots from Eastie Week events, Saturday, July 15, 2023
- [News Round-up from EastBoston.com](https://eastboston.com/news-round-up-from-eastboston-com/) - The City Council is becoming a difficult place to get things done. Moderates are leaving! Flaherty declines to run again, saying he has 'no regrets' - Dorchester Reporter The council has to get serious about East Boston's parking problem (thanks to over-development) Boston auditing resident parking permits, reviewing regulations Boston Herald. Meanwhile, there's a "Lonely
- [Atlantic Works Gallery presents 20 Years on the Edge](https://eastboston.com/atlantic-works-gallery-presents-20-years-on-the-edge/) - Atlantic Works Gallery is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an exhibition showcasing member artists throughout its twenty-year history. From its founding members to new members, our gallery represents artists from diverse backgrounds of art and culture. The Atlantic Works Building on Border Street was built in 1893 and was used to build and repair naval
- [Four East Boston restaurants among 19 awarded grants from the Restaurant Strong Fund](https://eastboston.com/four-east-boston-restaurants-among-19-awarded-grants-from-the-restaurant-strong-fund/) - Editor's Note: The four East Boston restaurants are Tawakal Halal Cafe, Cafe Iterum, La Hacienda Restaurant, and Seabiscut BOSTON, MA - The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund and the Grubhub Community Fund are pleased to announce $1.45 million in grant opportunities have been distributed to over 130 restaurants across four cities. Fifteen percent of
- [It's Eastie Week 2023!](https://eastboston.com/its-eastie-week-2023/) - Details here.
- [DOT offers Sumner Tunnel update](https://eastboston.com/dot-offers-sumner-tunnel-update/) - Full Closure Continues through Thursday, 8/31 Tunnel Closed July 5, 2023 – August 31, 2023 The Sumner Tunnel/Route 1A South will continue to be closed for 8 weeks until Thursday, August 31, 2023. Travel Tips through the First Full Closure of the Sumner Tunnel Travelers are encouraged to Ditch the Drive and use alternative means
- [Massport Awards Annual Rauseo Memorial Scholarship](https://eastboston.com/massport-awards-annual-rauseo-memorial-scholarship/) - East Boston resident receives award for college BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has announced the recipient of the annual scholarship honoring the memory of longtime employee Donna Rauseo. The 2023 Donna Rauseo Memorial Scholarship was awarded to East Boston resident Michalena Capogreco. “Michalena’s outstanding academic achievement and commitment to her community is truly
- [Secretary Gina Fiandaca tours East Boston Neighborhood Health Center to discuss Sumner Tunnel closure for repairs](https://eastboston.com/secretary-gina-fiandaca-tours-east-boston-neighborhood-health-center-to-discuss-sumner-tunnel-closure-for-repairs/) - Secretary of MassDOT Gina Fiandaca and her team visited East Boston Neighborhood Health Center on Thursday, June 29, 2023 ahead of the Sumner Tunnel closure to discuss their commitment to keeping medical access intact for our community this summer. During the visit, Sec. Fiandaca toured the recently completed multi-million dollar rebuild of EBNHC’s Emergency Department
- [EB Man sentenced to 10 Years in prison for drug trafficking following two-kilogram cocaine deal](https://eastboston.com/eb-man-sentenced-to-10-years-in-prison-for-drug-trafficking-following-two-kilogram-cocaine-deal/) - Additional kilogram of heroin and a high-powered shotgun also seized during search BOSTON – A Boston man was sentenced yesterday for selling two kilograms of cocaine and possessing nearly one kilogram of heroin as well as a high-powered rifle in East Boston. Carlos Acosta Estrella, 33, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Leo T.
- [Massport Awards Annual Richards Memorial Scholarship](https://eastboston.com/massport-awards-annual-richards-memorial-scholarship/) - East Boston resident receives award for college BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has announced the recipient of the annual memorial scholarship honoring the memory of longtime employee Lowell Richards, III. The 2023 Lowell L. Richards III Memorial Scholarship was awarded to East Boston resident Sara Lopez Alvarez. “Sara’s interest in advocacy, shown through
- [The Neighborhood Developers and East Boston Neighborhood Health Center's St. Therese brings affordable housing and health care to Everett](https://eastboston.com/the-neighborhood-developers-and-east-boston-neighborhood-health-centers-st-therese-brings-affordable-housing-and-health-care-to-everett/) - EVERETT, MA (JUNE 26, 2023) -- In a first-of-its-kind partnership, The Neighborhood Developers (TND), a leading affordable housing and community development organization, and East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), Massachusetts’ largest community-based primary care health system, unveiled the new St. Therese development in Everett. Pairing quality, affordable home ownership and rental opportunities with easy on-site
- [Health Center’s Chief Behavioral Health Officer Receives Massachusetts Community Health Center Clinician Award](https://eastboston.com/health-centers-chief-behavioral-health-officer-receives-massachusetts-community-health-center-clinician-award/) - East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s Michael Mancusi, LICSW, recognized for his commitment to community health Boston, MA (June 27, 2023) — Earlier this month, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s (EBNHC) Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Michael Mancusi, LICSW, received the Massachusetts Community Health Center Clinician Award from the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. The award
- [BHA and Trinity Financial celebrate the final ribbon cutting for Overlook Terrace at Orient Heights](https://eastboston.com/bha-and-trinity-financial-celebrate-the-final-ribbon-cutting-for-overlook-terrace-at-orient-heights/) - Phase Three completes an eight-year State Public Housing transformation in East Boston. BOSTON - Friday, June 23, 2023 - Boston Housing Authority Administrator Kate Bennett today joined residents of the Orient Heights public housing community, officials from the Mayor’s Office of Housing and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), and the
- [Quadball! Yes Quadball is coming to the East Boston stadium on July 8](https://eastboston.com/quadball-yes-quadball-is-coming-to-the-east-boston-stadium-on-july-8/) - Boston Forge host Canadian rivals ahead of World Cup Boston (June 26, 2023) — The sport inspired by quidditch is returning to Boston next weekend with a new name. The Boston Forge, Boston’s very own Major League Quadball (MLQ) team, are hosting their Canadian rivals, the Ottawa Black Bears, next Saturday, July 8 at East
- [EdVestors awards grants to East Boston public schools](https://eastboston.com/edvestors-awards-grants-to-east-boston-public-schools/) - EdVestors, a non-profit school improvement organization, recently awarded over $460,000 in BPS Arts Expansion to 65 Boston Public Schools (BPS) to support equitable, quality arts education for the 2023-2024 school year. The grants were announced during the 11th annual BPS Citywide Arts Festival, a three-day celebration of the artistic talents of BPS students which featured
- [Save the Harbor/Save the Bay awards $37,000 to several EB groups to fund free beach events](https://eastboston.com/save-the-harbor-save-the-bay-awards-37000-to-several-eb-groups-to-fund-free-beach-events/) - Photographs courtesy of Save the Harbor/Save the Bay BOSTON - On Saturday, June 10th, 2023 Save the Harbor/Save the Bay awarded $37,000 to several East Boston organizations to fund free beach events as part of Save the Harbor’s Better Beaches program partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation. This year’s Eastie grant recipients include
- [Local GOP ward committee offering free American flags](https://eastboston.com/local-gop-ward-committee-offering-free-american-flags/)
- [Sacred Heart celebrates 150th Anniversary with a heartfelt Mass led by Cardinal O'Malley and fellowship and fun at a banquet](https://eastboston.com/sacred-heart-celebrates-150th-anniversary-with-a-heartfelt-mass-led-by-cardinal-omalley-and-fellowship-and-fun-at-a-banquet/) - What we saw at Sacred Heart's celebration on Sunday, June 18, 2023 Related:
- [East Boston's Libby Murphy elected to the Board of Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts](https://eastboston.com/east-bostons-libby-murphy-elected-to-the-board-of-girl-scouts-of-eastern-massachusetts/) - Waltham, Mass. (June 20, 2023) – Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA), the largest girl serving organization in Massachusetts and 10th largest Girl Scout council in the United States, elect Libby Murphy of East Boston to the Board Nominating and Development Committee during the council’s Annual Meeting, which was hosted on May 11. Voting members
- [At this year's Salesian auction, honoring Fr. John Nazzaro's 40th anniversary of priestly ordination](https://eastboston.com/at-this-years-salesian-auction-honoring-fr-john-nazzaros-40th-anniversary-of-ordination/) - What we saw at the auction fundraiser for the Salesian Boys and Girls Club at Savio Hall, June 15, 2023. Photographs by Frank Conte for EastBoston.com The East Boston community including numerous Salesian alumni and former members were honored to welcome Fr. John back to the Club to celebrate his 40th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination.
- [Mark your calendar: Salesian Boys & Girls Club Auction Fundraiser Thursday](https://eastboston.com/mark-your-calendar-salesian-boys-girls-club-auction-fundraiser-thursday/) - Celebrating Fr. John Nazzaro, SDB's 40th anniversary of priestly ordination For details visit the Salesians' web site here.
- [Senator Lydia Edwards to host Informational /Listening Session on Rt 1A study and opportunities on June 24](https://eastboston.com/senator-lydia-edwards-hosts-informational-listening-session-on-rt-1a-study-and-opportunities-on-june-24/) - Senator Lydia Edwards Hosts Informational /Listening Session on Rt 1A study and opportunities on June 24: Details on EastBoston.com.
- [Maverick Central Neighborhood Association to meet on June 20](https://eastboston.com/maverick-central-neighborhood-association-to-meet-on-june-20/) - Details on the meeting here on EastBoston.com.
- [Grace Church Flea Market/Rummage Sale](https://eastboston.com/grace-church-flea-market-rummage-sale/) - Details here
- [Kiwanis: Come enjoy a luau and fellowship with people who serve their community: June 20](https://eastboston.com/kiwanis-come-enjoy-a-luau-and-fellowship-with-people-who-serve-their-community/) - Just in from the Kiwanis Club of East Boston: Aloha! Come enjoy a luau and fellowship with people who serve their community. Special guest speaker: Rick Musiol of the New England Aquarium. His talk will feature the future of the Aquarium and its programs that inform and protect against climate change. Date: Tuesday, June 20
- [Atlantic Works now showing: "A Blinding Flash of Light" and "Summer"](https://eastboston.com/atlantic-works-now-showing-a-blinding-flash-of-light-and-summer/) - You may have already stopped by but we just opened our brand new Boston Harbor-level gallery and it is spectacular! We’re thrilled to invite you to come on over to 80 Border Street to take a first look. During June you’ll step into the buzz, light, and warm sensations created by two accomplished Atlantic Works
- [Public health warning issued related to recent sewage discharge in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/public-health-warning-issued-related-to-recent-sewage-discharge-in-east-boston/) - From the City of Boston Boston Water and Sewer Commission Outflow BOS009 in East Boston at Jeffries Point had a discharge beginning at 2:30 p.m. on June 10 ending at 7:35 p.m., then resuming at 8:05 p.m. and ending again at 9:45 p.m. June 10, creating a potential public health risk in the area of
- [Rep. Adrian Madaro honored with Michael V. Dalton Making a Difference Award](https://eastboston.com/rep-adrian-madaro-honored-with-michael-v-dalton-making-a-difference-award/) - Representative Adrian Madaro was humbled to accept the Michael V. Dalton Making a Difference Award from the Thinking of Michael (TOM) Foundation on Friday, May 19 at the foundation’s 4th annual Trivia Night at the Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield Boston Hotel & Conference Center. The Thinking of Michael Foundation was established by Dick Dalton
- [Sumner Tunnel silver lining: Blue Line is free this summer](https://eastboston.com/sumner-tunnel-silver-lining-blue-line-is-free-this-summer/) - NBC Boston: Massachusetts transportation officials are rolling out a plan to move people between the North End and East Boston this summer during the nearly two-month-long closure of the Sumner Tunnel, and the plan includes free rides on the MBTA's Blue Line. Read more here from Commonwealth Magazine. Updates on the Sumner Tunnel project here.
- [Freedberg: The East Boston Haul Road Is a Win-Win](https://eastboston.com/freedberg-the-east-boston-haul-road-is-a-win-win/) - Last year East Boston and Revere folks formed a committee and forged a proposal to build a “haul road,’ as they called it, that would, as they advocated, “take trucks off East Boston streets.” This new road would use the old railroad right of way that runs from the jug-handle highway just south of Bell
- [A-7 hosts East Boston High Seniors](https://eastboston.com/a-7-hosts-east-boston-high-seniors/) - BPD in the Community: East Boston High school Seniors enrolled in a criminal pathways program visited District A-7 (East Boston) last week. Officers provided a tour of the station, fielded questions, and explained the daily operations of being a police officer. The purpose not only was educational but helped foster relationships within the community. See more at
- [The latest music video from Sal Baglio & The Amplifier Heads: "When we go home again"](https://eastboston.com/the-latest-from-sal-baglio-the-amplifier-heads-when-we-go-home-again/) - Updated: A new video to Sal's latest song has just been released. When We Go Home Again was written on May 7, 2020. My antenna was up and the song arrived whole and complete. I then realized it was my late father's birthday..My hope is that this song will take you home again. Thanks Dad" - Sal
- [Senator Edwards touts budget victories](https://eastboston.com/senator-edwards-touts-budget-victories/) - Update: On June 1, the office of Senator Lydia Edwards sent a corrected version of this press release. This page contains the updated information. Highlights from the Senate Budget May 30, 2023 | Press Release The Massachusetts State Senate convened this week to debate and finalize the Senate budget package. The senate budget and the
- [Giarratani: Over-development is crushing the old East Boston](https://eastboston.com/over-development-is-crushing-the-old-east-boston/) - by Sal Giarratani SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM I did not grow up in East Boston but remember often taking the old ferries from the North End over to East Boston for a two-cent fare. It landed right near Sumner Street and Maverick Square and a short distance from the old projects now renovated and renamed Maverick
- [Real estate brokerage firm: Jeveli's properties sold for $4.275 million](https://eastboston.com/real-estate-brokerage-firm-jevelis-properties-sold-for-4-275-million/) - From a company press release: BOSTON, May 30, 2023 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of four mixed-use buildings in Boston. The portfolio traded for $4.275 million, which included a seven days a week 2
- [Massport announces schedule for summer runway work at Logan Airport](https://eastboston.com/massport-announces-schedule-for-summer-runway-work-at-logan-airport/) - BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the Runway 15R-33L Safety and Pavement Rehabilitation Project schedule for this summer.In collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Massport will begin work on Runway 15R-33L in August, with construction planned for approximately 100 days. Serving as the longest runway at Boston Logan, Runway 15R-33L is
- [Francena's "Recipes My Nanna Taught Me"](https://eastboston.com/francenas-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. The aroma from her kitchen warmed my soul and the taste of her food provided me with comfort. To purchase my cookbook "Recipes My Nonna Taught Me" send $12 plus $3.50 shipping and handling
- [Paul Pingaro Scholarship Committee opens application process for college assistance](https://eastboston.com/paul-pingaro-scholarship-committee-opens-application-process-for-collge-study/) - The Paul Pingaro Scholarship Committee would like to announce that applications for the following Scholarships are available at The Martin Pino Community Center. • The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi Foundation Scholarship awards $2,000 per semester for four years. If the recipient maintains a B average throughout the college career.• The Paul R Pingaro Scholarship is
- [They Fought We Ride 12th annual Motorbike Ride for Wounded Veterans](https://eastboston.com/they-fought-we-ride-12th-annual-motorbike-ride-for-veterans/) - For more information, please visit www.theyfoughtweride.com.
- [Sumner Tunnel project update: Tunnel open this Memorial Day weekend.](https://eastboston.com/sumner-tunnel-project-update-tunnel-open-this-memorial-day-weekend/) - Project Updates for Weekends of 5/26 and 6/2 Tunnel Open Weekend of May 26, 2023 Due to an anticipated increase in regional traffic volumes during Memorial Day weekend, the Sumner Tunnel/Route 1A South will remain open the weekend of May 26. Regularly scheduled closures will resume the following weekend of June 2. Weekend of June
- [Eastern Bank Foundation recognizes Rita Lara and Maverick Landing Community Services with 2023 Community Advocacy Award](https://eastboston.com/eastern-bank-foundation-recognizes-rita-lara-and-maverick-landing-community-services-with-2023-community-advocacy-award/) - East Boston leader in affordable housing participates with fellow honorees from around the region in dynamic roundtable to exchange ideas and solutions on combating persistent housing challenges Boston, MA, May 18, 2023 – Eastern Bank Foundation today announced that it has recognized, Rita Lara, Executive Director, Maverick Landing Community Services (MLCS), with a 2023 Community
- [Local GOP Ward Committee to meet June 6](https://eastboston.com/local-gop-ward-committee-to-meet-june-6/) - The East Boston Republican Ward Committee holds its bimonthly meeting Tuesday evening, June 6, 2023. The meeting will be at Kelley Square Pub at 84 Bennington Street (at the corner of Marion Street) in East Boston starting at 6:30 p. m. Members will discuss the flag sale and installation project planned for the East Boston
- [Domenic Amara: Our heritage should not be surrendered](https://eastboston.com/dominic-amara-our-heritage-should-not-be-surrendered/) - by Domenic Amara SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM The following was the keynote speech by Domenic Amara at the Pirandello Lyceum's I Migliori awards dinner at Spinelli's in Peabody on April 1, 2023. Dr. Amara is a longtime East Boston resident, educator and currently serves as President of the Pirandello Lyceum and the Italian American Alliance. One
- [Now online: The Joe Porzio Archive](https://eastboston.com/now-online-the-joe-porzio-archive/) - EAST BOSTON COMMUNITY NEWS ARCHIVE Bob Nakashian, one of the founders of the East Boston Community News, recently noted that the Special Collection archives at Northeastern University Snell Library has added 169 illustrations of Joe Porzio to its collection. Joe’s materials may be found for viewing here: https://repository.library.northeastern.edu/collections/neu:ww72bf712. Joe was a longtime community activist and
- [Pirandello Lyceum recognizes outstanding Italian Americans with coveted I Migliori award](https://eastboston.com/pirandello-lyceum-recognizes-outstanding-italian-americans-with-coveted-i-migliori-award/) - Again, The Pirandello Lyceum recognized some outstanding Italian Americans at its recent Awards Dinner and, said Dr. Peter Campisano , “it was no surprise that the recipients were among the most outstanding examples of the Italian American story “. The Pirandello Lyceum is a prestigious Italian American organization with members from academia, medicine, government and
- [Renown blue Greenway caboose to serve coffee and ice cream](https://eastboston.com/renown-blue-greenway-caboose-to-serve-coffee-and-ice-cream/) - From Boston Restaurant Talk: "An historic railroad car just up the street from the East Boston waterfront is being converted into an ice cream stand. According to a source, Blue Caboose Ice Cream and Coffee is getting ready to open in Eastie, with the business being run out of a refurbished caboose along the East Boston Greenway
- [Union Capital Boston Hosts Network Night for Neighborhood Collaboration and Equity](https://eastboston.com/union-capital-boston-hosts-network-night-for-neighborhood-collaboration-and-equity/) - Residents of East Boston, Dorchester, Mattapan, and beyond will build community and share resources BOSTON (March 8, 2023) – Members of the Boston community will gather for a Network Night hosted by Union Capital Boston (UCB) on Wednesday, March 8 from 5:30-8:30pm at the UCB office (1544 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119). UCB envisions ongoing
- [Atlantic Works, May 2023: M'aidez featuring the work of Eric Hess and Ian Babylon](https://eastboston.com/atlantic-works-may-2023-maidez-featuring-the-work-of-eric-hess-and-ian-babylon/) - OPENING RECEPTION:Thursday, May 4th, 6-9 pmTHIRD THURSDAY RECEPTION:May 18th, 6-9 pmGallery Hours:Fridays and Saturdays, 2-6 pmor by appointment,(857-302-8363) Atlantic Works Gallery presents m'aidez, featuring the work of Eric Hess and Ian Babylon. Eric Hess is taking the meaning of M'aidez as the literal translation of 'help me' tying it in with traditional European Mayday when humans salute the earth. Humans dancing around a maypole adorned in flower
- [Post-Gazette](https://eastboston.com/post-gazette/) - Post-Gazette Archives 110 years ago, an Italian immigrant who arrived in Boston from San Valentino Torio, Salerno when he was only sixteen years old saw the realization of his fondest dreams, to establish an Italian language newspaper that would be the genuine voice of the increasing flow of Italians to the United States. The boy
- [Metro Boston Group expands commercial sales services into East Boston and Greater Boston](https://eastboston.com/metro-boston-group-expands-commercial-sales-services-into-east-boston-and-greater-boston/) - BOSTON (May 17, 2023) – The Metro Boston Group, a leading real estate firm, is proud to announce the expansion of its commercial sales services into the Greater Boston neighborhoods and South Shore markets. This expansion comes in response to recent successes and client demand for a greater presence in these areas. To lead this
- [East Boston resident, Daniela Betancur, awarded scholarship from the Massachusetts Society of CPAs](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-resident-daniela-betancur-awarded-scholarship-from-the-massachusetts-society-of-cpas/) - BOSTON — May 17, 2023 — The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) today announced that Daniela Betancur of East Boston was awarded the Barbara Iannoni Scholarship from the MassCPAs Educational Foundation’s 2023 Scholarship Program. Betancur, a student at Suffolk University, was one of 51 students selected to receive a scholarship from the MassCPAs
- [Boston Licensing Board approves transfer of Jeveli's Restaurant liquor license](https://eastboston.com/boston-licensing-board-to-hear-transfer-of-jevelis-restaurant-liquor-license/) - Update: Approved (via Universal Hub) Boston Restaurant Talk has the latest on a prospective owner of Jeveli's Restaurant. Meanwhile, from Boston.gov MODERN LUNCH, INC. D/B/A: JEVELI 387 - 397A CHELSEA STEAST BOSTON, MA 02128License #: LB-98988Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above-To: Rose Square
- [Coffee Hour with Senator Edwards: May 20](https://eastboston.com/coffee-hour-with-senator-edwards-may-20/) - Boston – Senator Lydia Edwards will host a coffee hour, open to the public, this Saturday, May 20 from 10 am to 11:30 am at Pazza on Porter in East Boston. Stop by to say hi, share your thoughts, and enjoy a cup of coffee with the Senator. To learn about upcoming community events with
- [Mark the date: June 17, The ICA's Block Party](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-june-17-the-icas-block-party/) - Learn more here.
- [Massachusetts House passes FY24 budget, includes investments to support East Boston families](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-house-passes-fy24-budget-includes-investments-to-support-east-boston-familiesbudget-makes-investments-to-support-families-in-east-boston/) - BOSTON – On April 26, 2023, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget. Funded at $56.2 billion, the House’s FY24 budget provides strong support for many crucial programs, services, and agencies in our communities. “From critical investments in health care and workforce development, to funding for new initiatives that are
- [Cindy Mendez Moreno, Excel Academy High School Teacher, named NEH Summer Scholar](https://eastboston.com/cindy-mendez-moreno-excel-academy-high-school-teacher-received-national-recognition/) - National Endowment for the Humanities announces Summer Scholars for Professional Development Cindy Mendez Moreno, a local teacher from Excel Academy Charter High School (East Boston, MA), has been selected as a NEH Summer Scholar from a national applicant pool to attend one of 35 summer seminars and institutes supported by the National Endowment for the
- [Massport STEM Expo Attracts Over One Thousand Local Students](https://eastboston.com/massport-stem-expo-attracts-over-one-thousand-local-students/) - To Learn About Careers in Science, Technology and Sustainability (BOSTON May 9, 2023) – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today hosted over 1,000 middle and high school students and teachers from the Greater Boston area at its annual Aviation and Maritime STEM Expo at Boston Logan International Airport. This year’s event included participation from 26
- [Freedberg: A developer takes advantage of Addison Street](https://eastboston.com/freedberg-a-developer-takes-advantage-of-addison-street/) - By Mike FreedbergSPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM On May 1, this writer attended the monthly Harbor View Neighborhood Association meeting at the Salesians Boys and Girls Club. As usual at such meetings, the big agenda items were two development proposals, one at 74 Horace Street, the other at 125 Addison Street. Richard Lynds, who lawyers the majority
- [Mayor Wu announces one-day expansion of "Open Streets" to East Boston this fall](https://eastboston.com/mayor-wu-announces-one-day-expansion-of-open-streets-to-east-boston-this-fall/) - Family-friendly, pedestrian-focused events added to Allston-Brighton & East Boston; Open Streets returns to Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, and Roxbury Note: Sunday, October 15: Meridian Street & Bennington Street (East Boston)The exact stretch of vehicular closure for Meridian Street & Bennington Street is still being finalized. BOSTON - Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - Mayor Michelle Wu today East Boston News
- [National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Coming to East Boston](https://eastboston.com/national-prescription-drug-take-back-day-coming-to-east-boston/) - EASTIE Coalition to host medication collection sites at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and Recovery on the Harbor as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Boston, MA (April 17, 2023) — On Saturday, April 22, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) as part of The East Boston Alliance for Support, Treatment, Intervention
- [New film about East Boston by Naomi Yang](https://eastboston.com/new-film-about-east-boston-by-naomi-wang/) - From Naomi Yang: A neighborhood Boston boxing gym out by Logan Airport is the last place you’d expect to find musician Naomi Yang (Galaxie 500, Damon & Naomi,) but that’s where she’s been spending her time, learning boxing and making a feature-length documentary, NEVER BE A PUNCHING BAG FOR NOBODY. The film weaves together three The latest in arts and culture in East Boston
- [Edwards and Madaro speak in favor of Low-Income Fare legislation](https://eastboston.com/edwards-and-madaro-speak-in-favor-of-a-low-income-fare/) - (BOSTON – 4/13/2023) Senator Lydia Edwards and Representative Adrian Madaro spoke today in support of the Low Income Fare legislation that would compel the MBTA to implement a low-income fare system and allows Regional Transit Authorities to study and implement similar programs. The bill directs the MBTA and the Secretary of Health and Human Services
- [April 20: At the East Boston Library: A film about local artist David Riley](https://eastboston.com/april-20-at-the-east-boston-library-a-film-about-local-artist-david-riley/) - More about David Riley on EastBoston.com Originally posted: March 25, 2023
- [Petition to support Don Orione's proposed leasing of its Orient Heights billboard](https://eastboston.com/petition-to-support-don-oriones-proposed-leasing-of-its-orient-heights-billboard/) - From supporters of the Don Orione Father's petition: 423 William F. McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA (BOA- 1214604) "As a local resident of East Boston, I am in strong support of the proposal by The Sons of Divine Providence (Don Orione Fathers) to place a digital billboard at 423 McClellan Highway, East Boston, Massachusetts. The
- [City councilor Gabriela Coletta and colleagues to discuss the digitization and tracking of parking spaces.](https://eastboston.com/city-councilor-gabriela-coletta-offers-hearing-to-discuss-the-digitization-and-tracking-of-parking-spaces/) - August 10, 2026 Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta introduced a hearing order on the issue of parking
- ["The Beautiful Worlds of David Riley” screened at GlobeDocs Film Festival 2022](https://eastboston.com/7013/) - The GlobeDocs Film Festival has selected the documentary short film “The Beautiful Worlds of David Riley” to be part of the line-up of their 2022 film festival. The film will be shown Sunday, October 16 at 11:00 AM at the Brattle Theater in Cambridge as part of the GlobeDoc’s ”Local Shorts: Sharing Our World” program.
- [Pro-life Catholics observe Stations of the Cross at Don Orione on Good Friday](https://eastboston.com/pro-life-catholics-observe-stations-of-the-cross-at-don-orione-on-good-friday/) - Under the title of the Way of the Cross for Life, local Catholics gathered to observe Good Friday at the Madonna Shrine of Don Orione. In the past, local Catholics marched through the streets of East Boston but Covid brought an end to the annual Holy Week observation. Approximately 75 participants shared prayers on the
- [Freedberg: Large Orient Heights turnout on zoning shows "there isn't a lot of trust" in City Hall](https://eastboston.com/freedberg-large-orient-heights-turnout-shows-there-isnt-a-lot-of-trust-in-city-hall/) - By Mike FreedbergSPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM About 250 residents, the overwhelming majority from Orient Heights, assembled in the Don Orione auditorium on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 to hear city planners detail the latest iteration of their “up zoning” plan for the venerable neighborhood. The audience was reminded that the host location was a church, but the
- [City Councilor Coletta announces East Boston Budget Town Hall: April 4](https://eastboston.com/city-councilor-coletta-announces-east-boston-budget-town-hall-april-4/) - Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta is hosting a series of Budget Town Halls in District 1 to speak with constituents about budget priorities in the City’s upcoming fiscal year 2024 budget. Translation, babysitting, and food will be provided at all budget town hall meetings. “As we approach the budget season, I'm eager to hear community
- [Edwards Empowerment Fund to expand Maverick St. Mother’s Scholarship Program](https://eastboston.com/edwards-empowerment-fund-to-expand-maverick-st-mothers-scholarship-program/) - (BOSTON – 04/1/2023) The Edwards Empowerment Fund has opened its Maverick Street Mothers Scholarship 2023-2024 application to residents of East Boston, Revere, North End, Winthrop, West End, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Downtown Boston, and East Fenway. Scholarships will go to local parents who are active in the community and are currently going back to school.
- [Robare: Wu’s “rent stabilization” will unleash the law of unintended consequences](https://eastboston.com/robare-wus-rent-stabilization-will-unleash-the-law-of-unintended-consequences/) - By Matt RobareSPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM Mayor Michelle Wu is wading into uncertain waters with her rent stabilization proposal. Many Bostonians are feeling the squeeze when it comes to rent. Officials consider an individual or household rent-burdened if they pay 30 percent or more of their annual income in rent, with 52 percent of By Matt RobareSPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM Mayor Michelle Wu is wading into uncertain waters with her rent stabilization proposal. Many Bostonians are feeling the squeeze when it comes to rent. Officials consider an individual or household rent-burdened if they pay 30 percent or more of their annual income in rent, with 52 percent of Proposed Rent Stablization for Boston
- [Mark your calendar! EBAB Cornhole Tournament: May 6](https://eastboston.com/mark-your-calendar-ebab-cornhole-tournament-may-6/)
- [Social media star, Giovanni Paolo, visits DaCoopa's in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/social-media-mongol-giovanni-paolo-visits-dacoopas/) - Giovanni Paolo Social Media influencer, the master of mozzarella making, the Bronx Godfather Subs, The Bronx Marinara and much more was on hand at DaCoopa’s all weekend. He created his monster "sangweeches" and people from all over New England came by to sample his goodies and meet the internet star.
- [Listen or watch the“Big Sing” with 400+ young singers from East Boston](https://eastboston.com/big-singwith-400-young-singers-from-east-boston-on-march-21/) - More than 400 young singers gathered on March 21 at 10:30am at Excel Academy High School in East Boston Update March 28, 2023: Link to event photographs | Link to event video (March 16, 2023)—Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) announces “Big Sing,” a special performance featuring more than 400 youth singers from East Boston. The concert,
- [South End Community Health Center Hosts Legacy Reception to Honor Co-Founder and Centers’ Contributions to Community](https://eastboston.com/south-end-community-health-center-hosts-legacy-reception-to-honor-co-founder-and-centers-contributions-to-community/) - Dr. Gerald Hass, beloved local pediatrician, longtime community activist and co-founder of the South End Community Health Center gathers with leaders to honor the Center’s 54-year history of serving its community. Boston, MA (March 21, 2023) — On Saturday March 18, 2023, the South End Community Health Center (SECHC), part of East Boston Neighborhood Health
- [Orients Heights delivers a resounding "No" to  Mayor Wu, BPDA zoning plans; Read Fatima Litim's eloquent remarks!](https://eastboston.com/orients-heights-delivers-a-resounding-no-to-mayor-wu-bpda-zoning-plans/) - (EAST BOSTON - March 22, 2023) More than 200 East Boston residents sent a strong message to City Hall last night: Protect single family housing in Orient Heights from the onslaught of outsized residential developments. Below are the remarks of East Boston resident Fatima Litim. Litim captured the essence of the protest: "This plan feels
- [Is there anything she can't do? Senator Lydia Edwards  to run in the upcoming Boston Marathon](https://eastboston.com/is-there-anything-she-cant-do-senator-lydia-edwards-once-again-plans-to-run-in-the-upcoming-boston-marathon/) - Senator Lydia Edwards will run the 127th Boston Marathon for Junior Achievement (BOSTON – 03/16/2023) Senator Lydia Edwards will be running the 127th Boston Marathon for the benefit of Junior Achievement. They provide programming on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness for young people. Alumni of Junior Achievement are less likely to live paycheck to
- [Have an interest in Italian culture or language? Apply for a Pirandello scholarhip. Here's how.](https://eastboston.com/have-an-interest-in-italian-culture-or-language-apply-for-a-pirandello-scholarhip-heres-how/) - Each year the Pirandello Lyceum awards four $1,500 academic scholarships to High School Seniors who plan to further their education. The Pirandello Scholarship Committee reviews all applications and is particularly interested in students who: · Have a high academic average · Studied Italian in High School and/or demonstrate an interest in Italian Language and Culture. · Have high SAT scores · Have been involved in extracurricular activities · Have
- [MBTA Lifts Speed Restriction that Encompassed All of the Green Line](https://eastboston.com/8305/) - Riders should continue to plan for longer headways and additional travel time. BOSTON – The speed restriction that encompassed the entire length of the Green Line has been lifted and replaced with more targeted block speed restrictions the MBTA announced today. Block speed restrictions are in place on the Green Line, which represents about 18%
- [BDPA Orient Heights Rezoning Meeting: March 22](https://eastboston.com/bdpa-orient-heights-rezoning-meeting-march-22/) - Madonna Queen Shrine Function Hall 145 Gladstone Street, East Boston The BPDA is planning to present modifications to the Orient Heights Community to their current rezoning pln. The current plan for rezoning will move to eliminate one-family homes by right, remove current zoning laws, which would change the entire fabric of the Orient Heights community.
- [Extinction Rebellion Boston calls on Governor Healey to move the East Boston substation to Logan Airport](https://eastboston.com/extinction-rebellion-boston-calls-on-governor-healey-to-move-the-east-boston-substation-to-logan-airport/) - Climate activists continue to protest construction of the East Boston substation, calling on Governor Healey to intervene on behalf of the local community and move the substation to Logan Airport. Governor Healey must place the health of Massachusetts communities above the interests of Investor-owned utilities like Eversource. We call on her to intervene on the
- [Eastie Farm's Chelsea Terrance Greenhouse featured in Christian Science Monitor](https://eastboston.com/eastie-farms-chelsea-terrance-greenhouse-featured-in-christian-science-monitor/) - From the Christian Science Monitor, February 23, 2023: Tucked near a highway underpass, a greenhouse glows faintly in the cold night. Inside, volunteers stand in the warmth, crowded around two pizzas topped with homegrown basil. Rows of potted greens, herbs, peppers, eggplants, and even strawberries line shelves along the walls. The greenhouse is a new
- [At Sacred Heart, April 1: An Early Music Concert - Stabat Mater, G. B. Pergolesi](https://eastboston.com/at-sacred-heart-april-1-an-early-music-concert-stabat-mater-g-b-pergolesi/) - This family friendly concert consists of Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, an Early Music masterpiece divided it into twelve movements, including solos and duets sang by a soprano and an alto, accompanied by piano. Featuring international artists: Libor Dudas, Vanessa Moya, and Lucia Panizza. The ticket cost for this event is $10 for Seniors and Students, and
- [T update: MBTA reminds riders to allow for extra time; Blue Line impacted](https://eastboston.com/t-update-mbta-reminds-riders-to-allow-for-extra-time/) - Targeted speed restrictions remain in place while track inspections continue on Red, Orange, Blue, Green, and Mattapan Lines. BOSTON – The MBTA is advising riders to plan for additional travel time and longer headways on the Red, Orange, Blue, Green, and Mattapan Lines this week as MBTA engineers continue to perform repair validations and speed
- [Rep. Madaro reappointed House Chair of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery](https://eastboston.com/rep-madaro-reappointed-house-chair-of-the-joint-committee-on-mental-health-substance-use-and-recovery/) - Last month House Speaker Ronald Mariano re-appointed Rep. Adrian Madaro as Chair of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. This will be Rep. Madaro’s second time serving in this role. Rep. Madaro was first appointed to lead this committee in 2021 at the beginning of the last legislative session. The Joint
- [Eastern Bank Launches Equity Alliance for Business](https://eastboston.com/eastern-bank-launches-equity-alliance-for-business/) - Further Advancing Growth Opportunities for Underrepresented Business Owners; Includes specialized and innovative credit solutions, and access to insights, mentoring and networking resources BOSTON, MA, March 9, 2023 – As part of its deep and long-standing commitment to drive greater economic inclusion and mobility, Eastern Bank is announcing today the launch of Equity Alliance for Business to
- [Come sing with us: Senior Singing Group at the Y](https://eastboston.com/come-sing-with-us-senior-singing-group-at-the-y/)
- [Rockland Trust launches its Sixth Annual Small Business, Big Dreams contest.](https://eastboston.com/rockland-trust-launches-its-sixth-annual-small-business-big-dreams-contest/) - Hanover, MA – March 1, 2023 – Rockland Trust has just launched its annual Small Business, Big Dreams contest. This competition offers small business owners the chance to grow their enterprise. Participants will be narrowed down to three finalists that will be paired with a Rockland Trust Business Banking Officer (BBO) who will provide one-on-one consultations to coach the
- [March 14: Grab your mates and celebrate PI day at Seabiscuit's 'pi(e) party'](https://eastboston.com/march-14-grab-your-mates-and-celebrate-pi-day-at-seabiscuits-pie-party/) - $3.14 AUSTRALIAN MEAT PIES, LIVE MUSIC & SO MUCH MORE! WHAT When Andrew and Greta Platt purchased East Boston’s KO Pies’ space in 2021 they inherited the pie shop owner Sam Jackson’s Aussie flare, meat pie recipes and even his pneumatic press, a proprietary tool created specifically for Sam that presses four pie shells at
- [Notes on the Great Luongo Fire of 1942](https://eastboston.com/notes-on-the-great-luongo-fire-of-1942/) - by Michael Laurano Notes on the Great Luongo Fire of 1942 November 15, 1942 We Remember: That cold wind swept wartime Sunday morning November 15,1942 is forever etched in memory as the day of the “Luongo Fire”. So called because a café and restaurant of that name then occupied the site of a horrific disaster
- [EBNHC appoints Dr. Ryan Boxill Chief Operations Officer](https://eastboston.com/ebnhc-appoints-dr-ryan-boxill-chief-operations-officer/) - Longtime healthcare leader will advance organizational goals to deepen and expand health center’s community services and medical care Boston, MA (February 23, 2023) — East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), the largest community-focused health system in Massachusetts and among the largest in the country, is pleased to announce that Dr. Ryan Boxill, PhD MBA, has
- [ABCD’s WorkSMART Youth Program NBA Foundation Grants to Advance Economic Empowerment in the Black Community](https://eastboston.com/abcds-worksmart-youth-program-nba-foundation-grants-to-advance-economic-empowerment-in-the-black-community/) - Greater Boston and Medford youth ages 14-21 in grades 7-12 are encouraged to apply to WorkSMART (BOSTON, MA) – ABCD is among 12 impactful organizations from coast to coast included in the NBA Foundation’s seventh round of grantees receiving a total of $4.8 million for their youth initiatives that align with the Foundation’s goal of furthering economic power in the
- [East Boston elected officials seek safe return of Reina Morales Rojas](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-elected-officials-seek-safe-return-of-reina-morales-rojas/) - (BOSTON - 02/24/2023) State Senator Lydia Edwards, State Representative Adrian Madaro, and City Councilor Gabriela Coletta released the following joint statement regarding the disappearance of Ms. Reina Morales Rojas of East Boston: “Ms. Reina Morales Rojas was last seen on November 26, 2022 in Somerville and has yet to be found. She was a recent
- [Community Mentoring Team Receives a $75,000 Grant from the Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation](https://eastboston.com/community-mentoring-team-receives-a-75000-grant-from-the-rockland-trust-charitable-foundation/) - Boston, MA – February 9, 2023 – Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce a $75,000 grant awarded to the Community Mentoring Team (CMT) of Roxbury. CMT will use the funds to grow their union trade apprenticeships and workforce development programs for young people of color in Greater Boston area communities, including Brockton, Lynn,
- [New schedule for Sumner Tunnel Renonvations](https://eastboston.com/new-schedule-for-sumner-tunnel-renonvations/) - More coverage: Boston Drivers Getting Reprieve From Long Sumner Tunnel Closure in Summer 2023 - NBC10 Boston Commonwealth Magazine: State officials reduce closure of Sumner Tunnel this year: Instead of 4 months, the tunnel will close for 8 weeks this summer
- [Amara: Commemorative U.S. Postage Stamp Sought for Father Vincent R. Capodanno, Jr.](https://eastboston.com/amara-commemorative-u-s-postage-stamp-sought-for-father-vincent-r-capodanno-jr/) - by Domenic Amara, PhD SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM A short while ago, Vincent Basile, Col. U. S. Army, Retired, introduced The Pirandello Lyceum and the Italian American Alliance * to the story of Lt. Fr. Vincent Capodanno, an Italian American who posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery, selfless devotion to duty as
- [Girl Scouts donate cookies to East Boston Community Soup Kitchen](https://eastboston.com/8023/) - The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) celebrated Valentine’s Day this year by donating cookies to seven local non-profit organizations in the Greater Boston Area for their annual ‘Share the Love’ event. The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts spent the day delivering 1,100 cases (that’s nearly 250,000 cookies) of their famous cookies to those who might not
- [Senator Edwards named Chair of the Housing Committee and Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee](https://eastboston.com/senator-edwards-named-chair-of-the-housing-committee-and-vice-chair-of-the-judiciary-committee/) - BOSTON – 02/15/2023) Today, Senate President Karen Spilka named Senator Lydia Edwards to be the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Housing, and the Senate Vice Chair of the Judiciary committee. The Senator will also serve on the following committees: Senate Ways and Means, Municipalities and Regional Government, Revenue, Juvenile and Emerging Adult Justice,
- [Senator Lydia Edwards files 24 pieces of legislation in the 193rd Legislative Session](https://eastboston.com/senator-lydia-edwards-files-24-pieces-of-legislation-in-the-193rd-legislative-session/) - This legislative session Senator Lydia Edwards has filed legislation that will enshrine the status of ride-share app drivers as employees into law, allow people to seal prior eviction records, set clear & safe standards for nurse staffing, ensure that in-home childcare is no longer affected by over-burdensome restrictions, and officially recognize February 4th as Rosa
- [A-7 POLICE STATION IS  OPEN FOR BUSINESS](https://eastboston.com/a-7-police-station-is-open-for-business/) - BY SAL GIARRATANI SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston police commissioner Michael Cox, Chief of Operations Dion Irish, police officers, community leaders and local residents packed themselves inside this new facility on January 31 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new District A-7 police station on East Eagle Street in East Boston. BPD
- [BPD: Carjacking gone wrong leaves man shot in face](https://eastboston.com/bpd-carjacking-gone-wrong-leaves-man-shot-in-face/) - More from LiveBoston617
- [Local GOP Ward Committee to meet Feb. 7](https://eastboston.com/local-gop-ward-committee-to-meet-feb-7/) - Date: February 7, 2023 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm East Boston, Massachusetts The East Boston Republican Ward Committee will hold its bimonthly meeting Tuesday evening, February 7, 2023. The meeting will be at Kelley Square Pub at 84 Bennington Street (at the corner of Marion Street) in East Boston starting at 6:30 p. m.
- [Mayor Wu, Commissioner Cox and Chief Irish open new East Boston police station](https://eastboston.com/mayor-wu-commisser-cox-and-chief-irish-open-new-east-boston-police-station/) - Editor's Note: Located on Eagle Hill, next to the city yards and the soon-to-be built Eversource substation. Boston Herald on the new police station for East Boston BOSTON - Tuesday, January 31, 2023 - Mayor Michelle Wu today joined Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox, Chief of Operations Dion Irish, police officers, and community leaders for
- [Special Report: What the new East Boston housing trust, a model, means for affordable housing](https://eastboston.com/special-report-what-the-new-east-boston-housing-trust-a-model-means-for-affordable-housing/) - Acquisition of 114 affordable units helps fight displacement in Eastie with innovative approach By Elena Eberwein SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM (EAST BOSTON- January 21, 2023) A long-sought goal of preserving affordable housing in East Boston just became easier thanks to an innovative, collaborative project made possible by multiple players. Late last year, a consortium of organizations
- [DOJ: Former Everett Man Sentenced to Prison for Wire Fraud, Social Security Misuse and Identity Theft](https://eastboston.com/doj-former-everett-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-wire-fraud-social-security-misuse-and-identity-theft/) - Defendant used stolen identity to apply for apartment and pandemic relief loan BOSTON – A former Everett man was sentenced yesterday in connection with multiple schemes to fraudulently obtain an apartment as well as pandemic-related relief funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program made available under the Coronavirus
- [<strong>Rockland Trust Launches its 19th Annual Scholarship Program</strong>](https://eastboston.com/rockland-trust-launches-its-19th-annual-scholarship-program/) - Hanover, MA – January 23, 2023 –Rockland Trust is pleased to announce the launch of its 19th Annual Scholarship Program, which is open to students who are enrolling in a part-time or full-time undergraduate study program for the first time at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming
- [Community holds vigil for Reina Morales Roja](https://eastboston.com/community-holds-vigil-for-reina-morales-roja/) - Related: Police release information on missing East Boston woman. From Boston25News: SOMERVILLE, Mass — Two days after the Latino community pressured police to do more to find 41-year-old Reina Morales Rojas, they searched a home on Alston Street in Somerville. Police say the neighborhood on Alston Street is the last place where Rojas was seen
- [Latest Massachusetts Unemployment rate checks in at 3.3 percent with 6,300 jobs added in December 2022](https://eastboston.com/latest-massachusetts-unemployment-rate-checks-in-at-3-3-percent-with-6300-jobs-added/) - Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for December BOSTON, MA – January 20, 2023 – The state’s December total unemployment rate was 3.3 percent, down one-tenth of a percentage point over-the-month, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 6,300 jobs in December.
- [Update: Bringing back the rent control poison even if it's not called "rent control"](https://eastboston.com/freedberg-bringing-back-the-rent-control-poison/) - By MICHAEL FREEDBERGSPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM Update 1/23/2023:Mayor Wu’s small-ball rent “stabilization” proposal Since her days on the campaign trail, Mayor Wu has talked up some form of rent price control. Now, one year into her term as Mayor, she has put forward a proposal quite limited in scope. Certainly, her plan isn’t the sweeping price
- [25News: Authorities release new photos of missing East Boston woman last seen in November](https://eastboston.com/25news-authorities-release-new-photos-of-missing-east-boston-woman-last-seen-in-november/) - Latest: " Police have released new photographs of an East Boston woman who has been missing since November 2022 in a renewed effort to locate her. 41-year-old Reina Morales Rojas was last seen entering a car on Bennington Street in East Boston and was dropped off on Allston Street in Somerville on November 26, according
- [WGBH News:Health Center launches patient advocate office after complaints](https://eastboston.com/wgbh-newshealth-center-launches-patient-advocate-office-after-complaints/) - From WGBH: Greg Wilmot, the CEO of the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, said the new office allows the center to more quickly respond to people’s concerns. “The Office of Patient Advocate serves as an additional resource for more for our community members and our patients to be able to share their feedback around their
- [Opinion: How We Can Increase Equitable Tree Coverage Throughout Boston](https://eastboston.com/opinion-how-we-can-increase-equitable-tree-coverage-throughout-boston/) - by Anissa Patel SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM Green never used to be my favorite color. I grew up in the suburbs, taking for granted the hundreds of acres of conservation land that I lived behind. Now, as a high school senior at the Winsor School in the heart of the Longwood Medical Area, I’ve discovered that
- [Sal G. on Sal B.: Shared rock n' roll memories reason enough to check out Sal Baglio on Feb. 3](https://eastboston.com/sal-g-on-sal-b-shared-rock-n-roll-memories-reason-enough-to-check-out-sal-baglio-on-feb-3/) - by Sal Giarratani SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM I've always been a fan of Sal Baglio's music going back some 40 years now. I remember seeing him on stage at the Inman Square Men's Bar going back 40 years ago over in Cambridge. He was a local rocker out of East Boston and his band had a
- [<strong>Health Center Opens Applications for Third Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Training Program</strong>](https://eastboston.com/health-center-opens-applications-for-third-family-nurse-practitioner-residency-training-program/) - EAST BOSTON, Mass., (January 9, 2023) — East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for its third cohort of residents to join its Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Residency Program. This residency program aims to expand the pool of primary care providers who are well-prepared and committed to serving
- [<strong><em>Rediscovering artichokes, a recipe</em></strong>](https://eastboston.com/rediscovering-artichokes-a-recipe/) - by Elizabeth Umbro Cavallaro SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM Artichokes are one of the oldest known foods dating to antiquity. Artichokes originated in the Mediterranean region, namely Italy, Spain, Jerusalem, and Tunisia, circa 77 AD. Believe it or not, the artichoke, which pulled itself from the earth and frightened the farmers, was a faux pas, a mysterious
- [Update: Caught! BPD arrests man who is charged with 38 incidents](https://eastboston.com/nbc10boston-vandals-keying-cars-on-bremen-street/) - Update 1/6/23: BPD News Suspect Arrested and Charged with 38 Counts of Vandalism in East Boston NBC10Boston: "Vandals struck an East Boston street, again, for the second time in a month on Tuesday—causing thousands of dollars worth of damage.
- [R.I.P Fr. Gus Baek, Salesian who served as assistant director of the Boys & Girls Club (1995-1997)](https://eastboston.com/r-i-p-fr-gus-baek-salesian-who-served-as-assistant-director-of-the-boys-girls-club/) - Fr. Augustine Woon Taek Baek, SDB, died at 2:10 p.m. on December 30 at home, the Salesian Provincial Center, in New Rochelle. He was 64 years old and had been a professed Salesian of Don Bosco for 35 years and a priest for 27 years. Fr. Gus’s first priestly assignment was to the Salesian Boys
- [311 Summary for 2022: Service calls from East Boston to City Hall -- parking worries dominated complaints](https://eastboston.com/311-summary-for-2022-service-calls-from-east-boston-to-city-hall-parking-worries-dominated-complaints/) - Source: EastBoston.com compilation based on data from Boston 311
- [East Boston firm among recipients of state Workplace Safety Grants](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-firm-among-recipient-of-state-workplace-safety-grants/) - Boston, MA – December 29, 2022 – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced $800K in Workplace Safety Grants awarded to 99 Massachusetts-based and operating employers, which will help prevent workplace injuries by training 1,356 employees. On behalf of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) Office of Safety is
- [Governor-elect Healey to appoint Gina Fiandaca, East Boston native, as Transportation Secretary and Monica Tibbits-Nutt as Undersecretary](https://eastboston.com/governor-elect-healey-to-appoint-gina-fiandaca-east-boston-native-as-transportation-secretary-and-monica-tibbits-nutt-as-undersecretary/) - Healey and Driscoll to Appoint Gina Fiandaca as Transportation Secretary and Monica Tibbits-Nutt as Undersecretary BOSTON – Governor-elect Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor-elect Driscoll today announced that they will appoint Gina Fiandaca as Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Monica G. Tibbits-Nutt, AICP, LEED AP BD+C as Undersecretary of Transportation. Fiandaca is currently the
- [Salesian Boys & Girls Club benefits from Massport's Largest Annual Coat Drive to Date](https://eastboston.com/massport-holds-largest-annual-coat-drive-to-dateemployees-donated-new-winter-wear-essentials-to-children-of-east-boston/) - Employees donated new winter wear essentials to children of East Boston BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority’s (Massport) annual Winter Coat Drive benefitted nearly 140 children in East Boston and South Boston this year, doubling the number of donations made in 2021. Over 150 employees contributed their time and money to purchase winter coats and
- [Guild Elementary students serenade Don Orione residents with Christmas Carols](https://eastboston.com/guild-elementary-students-serenade-don-orione-residents-with-christmas-carols/) - (EAST BOSTON- December 21, 2022) This afternoon the 4th grade students at the Curtis Guild Elementary School sang holiday songs for the residents at the Don Orione home. Students caroled outside the windows and residents waved from multiple floors. The caroling is one the school's favorite traditions for the 4th grade, continued by teachers Nicole
- [BCBSMA Foundation announces grant to Centro Presente to address health care needs of immigrants in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/bcbsma-foundation-announces-grant-to-centro-presente-to-address-health-care-needs-of-immigrants-in-east-boston/) - BOSTON (Dec. 20, 2022) – The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation today announced $250,000 in grant funding to support nonprofit organizations that help connect new immigrants to resources and services for their health care needs in communities across the Commonwealth. Each of the 10 organizations receiving funding from the Foundation’s Special Initiatives grant
- [Massachusetts unemployment rate dips so slightly to 3.4 percent](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-unemployment-rate-dips-so-slightly-to-3-4-percent/) - BOSTON, MA – December 16, 2022 – The state’s November total unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, down one-tenth of a percentage point over-the-month, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 17,300 jobs in November. This follows last month’s revised gain of
- [Governor Baker, Secretary Sudders and Local Officials Cut Ribbon at  NSCS facility at 14 Porter Street](https://eastboston.com/governor-baker-secretary-sudders-and-local-officials-cut-ribbon-at-nscs-facility-at-14-porter-street/) - Governor Baker, Secretary Sudders and Local Officials Cut Ribbon at Accessible Clinic that Represents Future of Ambulatory Behavioral Health Care in Massachusetts CHELSEA, Mass. (Dec. 15, 2022) – Governor Charlie Baker and Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders today joined North Suffolk Community Services, a nonprofit provider of services for individuals of all ages
- [Sudbury TV: Terry Zoulas and Frank Conte discuss their long friendship with the late John White](https://eastboston.com/sudbury-tv-terry-zoulas-and-frank-conte-discuss-their-long-friendship-with-the-late-john-white/) - Editor's note: Recently a longtime friend of John White, the former executive director of the East Boston Area Planning Action Council who died in June 2022 asked me to join him on his show on SudburyTV. Soterios "Terry" Zoulas knew John White for more than 50 years. He asked me to offer my recollections of
- [Pirandello Lyceum presents the 25th annual Italian opera concert by Boston Bel Canto Opera](https://eastboston.com/pirandello-lyceum-presents-the-25th-annual-italian-opera-concert-by-boston-bel-canto-opera/) - Sunday, 15 January, 2023, 3:00 p.m. Dante Alighieri Italian Cultural Center 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts *********************** Olga Lisovskaya, soprano Letitia Stevens, soprano Heather Gallagher, mezzo-soprano Giovanni Formisano, tenor Paul Soper, baritone Bradley Pennington, piano Selections from: Adriana Lecouvreur, Cavalleria Rusticana, L'Elisir d'Amore, La Favorita, La Gioconda, Linda di Chamounix, Lucia di Lammermoor, La Traviata
- [What we saw at the Trustees' Greenway Luminaria get-together](https://eastboston.com/what-we-saw-at-the-trustees-greenway-luminaria-get-together/) - Luminaria! At sundown on December 10, Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway and The Trustees enjoyed a winter walk along one of Eastie's best open spaces --- singing songs, drinking hot chocolate and enjoying each others company. (All photographs Frank Conte for EastBoston.com).
- [City of Boston and East Boston Neighborhood Trust announce acquisition and expansion of affordable housing in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/city-of-boston-and-east-boston-neighborhood-trust-announce-acquisition-and-expansion-of-affordable-housing-in-east-boston/) - Deal will create state’s first Mixed Income Neighborhood Trust, establishing affordability of 114 units in perpetuity BOSTON - Tuesday, October 11, 2022 - Building on the City of Boston’s commitment to expanding affordable housing in Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the acquisition of 36 multi-family buildings comprising a 114-unit housing portfolio by the newly
- [Community Service Officers Kick Off Hockey Skills Sessions at the Porazzo Skating Rink in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/community-service-officers-kick-off-hockey-skills-sessions-at-the-porazzo-skating-rink-in-east-boston/) - From BPDNews: "Officers assigned to the District A-7 (East Boston) Community Service Office are once again conducting an on-ice hockey drill program at the Porrazzo Skating Rink located at 199 Coleridge Street in East Boston. Sessions will begin one week from today, on Thursday December 15, 2022, and are tentatively scheduled to run through April
- [Emanuel Gus Serra demands meeting with Mayor and local elected officials over BPDA's East Boston plans](https://eastboston.com/emanuel-gus-serra-demands-meeting-with-mayor-and-local-elected-officials-over-bpdas-east-boston-plans/) - The following letter was sent by former state Representative Emanual "Gus" Serra. Boston Planning & Development, My name is Emanuel Serra and I served as the State Representative from East Boston for 30 years. As a Legislator from East Boston I was born in Boston and lived in East Boston since 1945. My grandfather sought
- [December 13: East Boston Ward Committee to meet](https://eastboston.com/december-13-east-boston-ward-committee-to-meet/) - Boston Ward 1 Republican Committee East Boston, Massachusetts The East Boston Republican Ward Committee is holding its bimonthly meeting Tuesday evening, December 13, 2022 starting at 6:30 p. m. The meeting will be at Kelley Square Pub, at 84 Bennington Street (at the corner of Marion Street) in East Boston. Registered East Boston Republicans and
- [What we saw at the Central Catholic Christmas Fair](https://eastboston.com/what-we-saw-at-the-central-catholic-christmas-fair/) - This year's Christmas Fair drew dozens of locals and supporters of East Boston's only Catholic School. Lots of raffles, food and, of course a special appearance by Old St. Nick. Originally posted December 3, 2022 All photography by Frank Conte for EastBoston.com
- [At Atlantic Works: "The ADDDdddDd show – maybe maybe not –"](https://eastboston.com/at-atlantic-works-the-adddddddd-show-maybe-maybe-not/) - Atlantic Works: "The ADDDdddDd show – maybe maybe not –" Curated by Samantha Marder December 3 - 30, 2022Opening Reception:Saturday December 3th, 6-9pm Third Thursday Celebration:December 15th, 6-9pm Gallery Hours:Fridays and Saturdays, 2-6 pmor by appointment,(857-302-8363) NOTE: December 3rd, the Gallery will be open from 6-9 pm. In addiition, the Gallery will be closed on
- [WBUR: State clears East Boston substation without 14 local environmental permits. Markey: "An environmental injustice"](https://eastboston.com/wbur-state-clears-east-boston-substation-without-14-local-environmental-permits/) - WBUR: The utility Eversource can soon begin construction on a controversial electrical substation in East Boston. Much to the outrage of opponents and many residents, the company secured its final environmental permits for the project Tuesday evening with a special waiver from a state board. The Energy Facilities Siting Board, which controls permitting for all large
- [Central Catholic's 30th Annual Christmas Fair](https://eastboston.com/central-catholics-30th-annual-christmas-fair/) - Hope to see you at East Boston Central Catholic School's 30th annual Christmas Fair! Great family fun! Raffles! Pictures with Santa (12-3pm), delicious food and so much more!.
- [Greenway Council Meeting: December 1, 2022](https://eastboston.com/greenway-council-meeting-december-1-2022/) - Details here on EastBoston.com
- [What's Happening in December at the East Boston Library](https://eastboston.com/whats-happening-in-december-at-the-east-boston-library/) - Massachusetts Birds and Climate Change Thursday, December 1st https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/635aba5431df7e37000509d1 Bike Repair Workshop Wednesday, December 7 December, 4-5:30 p.m. https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/637ce1fc67c5311b712f3a61 Mass Health Info. Session Monday, December 12th at 1 p.m. https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6376a3ea67c5311b712ecefe PowerCorpsBOS Recruiting and Info Session Thursday, December 15 from 6-7 p.m. https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6377d94febd5bb4100b6cda7 Check out the library's Facebook page for more details.
- [<strong>Boston Public Schools & EdVestors Announce $1.65 Million Anonymous Grant to Expand Music Education</strong>](https://eastboston.com/boston-public-schools-edvestors-announce-1-65-million-anonymous-grant-to-expand-music-education/) - Investment Expands Arts Across East Boston Schools BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 28 - Boston Public Schools and EdVestors today announced a three-year, $1.65 million grant from an anonymous donor to expand sequential music education, focused on schools in East Boston. The announcement was made this morning at the Curtis Guild School in East Boston. “The
- [East Boston resident Felix Bezeredy lauded by ABCD at Community Heroes Celebration](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-resident-felix-bezeredy-lauded-by-abcd-at-community-heroes-celebration/) - HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge Offered Keynote Address (BOSTON, MA) – On Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, ABCD honored 16 Community Heroes – volunteers, partners, collaborators, and leaders who uplift underserved and under-represented people and families throughout Greater Boston, and advocate for social, racial, economic and reproductive justice.
- [It comes to an end: Iconic Jeveli's Restaurant closes for good](https://eastboston.com/it-comes-to-an-end-iconic-jevelis-restaurant-closes-for-good/) - Industry insiders say the current owners auctioned off equipment by the deadline November 16, 2022. More from Boston Restaurant Talk Here's more from the auctioneer. From the EastBoston.com archives. "Jeveli's adds a room."
- [From the archives (1983): Jeveli's adds new dining room.](https://eastboston.com/from-the-archives-jevelis-adds-new-dining-room/) - Update 11/27/2022: The iconic restaurant closes as it completes an auction of its equipment. Closing a chapter on the city's oldest Italian Restaurant. Update 11/9: According to several sources Jeveli's is only going into winter hibernation. Posters at the East Boston Open Discussion Group over at Facebook report that landmark Jeveli's Restaurant in Day Square
- [It's time for sharing: Red Cross teams up with East Boston Neighborhood Health Center to distribute turkeys for Thanksgiving](https://eastboston.com/its-time-for-sharing-our-resources-red-cross-teams-up-with-east-boston-neighborhood-health-center-to-distribute-turkeys-for-thanksgiving/) - BOSTON, MA (November 22, 2021) – Many East Boston community members face great barriers in accessing healthy and affordable food. With essential ingredients becoming more difficult to purchase and the continuous spike in price tags, food insecurity continues to grow. As part of an effort to reach food insecure families and increase access to healthy foods,
- [Mayor Wu announces opening of city's East Boston Senior Center](https://eastboston.com/mayor-wu-announces-opening-of-citys-east-boston-senior-center/) - BOSTON - Wednesday, November 16, 2022 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, in partnership with Massport, announced the opening of a new city-owned senior center in East Boston, located at 7 Bayswater Street. Mayor Wu joined Massport, elected officials and community members involved with advocating for the new center at a ribbon cutting Wednesday, on the
- [Massport helps feed neighbors in East Boston this holiday season](https://eastboston.com/7477/) - East Boston Community Soup Kitchen among five community programs receiving assistance. BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is again lending a hand to neighbors in East Boston, South Boston, Winthrop and Worcester through their annual food drive to help feed families this holiday season. Massport employees donated over 40 boxes filled with hundreds of
- [From the Age of Kevin White: Machine Politics and Payroll Charlies](https://eastboston.com/from-the-age-of-kevin-white-machine-politics-and-payroll-charlies/) - From the archives, my 1981 article in Inquiry Magazine, a libertarian publication.
- [From the Archives: After a long political career, Senator Mike LoPresti bows out](https://eastboston.com/from-the-archives-after-a-long-political-career-senator-mike-lopresti-bows-out/) - East Boston News Archive: June 3, 1992 by Frank Conte Senator Michael LoPresti retires with the belief that he is perhaps the only elected official in the area never to have lost an election. Since winning a special election in 1973 held to choose a successor to Judge Mario Umana, LoPresti, following in his father's
- [August 20: Eastie Pride Day 2022](https://eastboston.com/eastie-pride-day-2022/) - Originally Posted July 28, 2022
- [Celebrate Columbus Day at Pier 1](https://eastboston.com/celebrate-columbus-day-at-pier-1/)
- [What we saw at the dedication of the Joseph Puopolo hero square at Bennington and Putnam](https://eastboston.com/what-we-saw-at-the-dedication-of-the-joseph-puopolo-hero-square-at-bennington-and-putnam/) - EAST BOSTON (November 19, 2022) A few dozen residents and city officials gathered Saturday morning to honor Joseph Puopolo whose remains were returned to family members recently. The newly-dedicated square is located just doors away from where Puopolo grew up. Read more about Puopolo and his niece's eulogy here. Photographs by Frank Conte for EastBoston.com
- [State's unemployment rate remains low at 3.5 percent](https://eastboston.com/states-unemployment-rate-remains-low-at-3-5-percent/) - Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for October BOSTON, MA – November 18, 2022 – The state’s October total unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, up one-tenth of a percentage point over-the-month, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 9,800 jobs in October. This follows last month’s revised gain
- [Dia De Los Muertos Parade & Festival - Sunday, October 30, 2022](https://eastboston.com/dia-de-los-muertos-parade-festival-sunday-october-30-2022/) - The festival takes place in Central Square Park with a portion of Central Square closed to through traffic. The parade starts at 1:00 PM and the route will be closed to vehicles using a rolling blockade: Route - Border Street, right on Lexington Street, right on Marion Street, right on Chelsea Street, right on Sunmer
- [Salesian Boys & Girls Pasta Dinner a success](https://eastboston.com/salesian-boys-girls-pasta-dinner-a-success/) - Supporters gather to celebrate the work of one of East Boston's lasting institutions. A wonderful evening catered by the club's youth who demonstrated poise, courtesy and respect serving the patrons young and old.
- [Save the Date Salesian Pasta Dinner: November 18, 2022](https://eastboston.com/save-the-date-salesian-pasta-dinner-november-18-2022/)
- [BRP Leader Fran Omar of El Salvador tours the US for support](https://eastboston.com/brp-leader-fran-omar-of-el-salvador-tours-the-us-for-support/) - by PATRICK SYNAN SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM In the basement of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Paris Street, just a block from East Boston’s Maverick Square, a few dozen residents gathered Saturday afternoon to hear the leader of an emergent social movement in El Salvador, The Popular Rebellion and Resistance Bloc (BRP). For decades, East Boston
- [Boston Medical Center Health System Partners with MassHealth and East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, to Improve Health Outcomes](https://eastboston.com/boston-medical-center-health-system-partners-with-masshealth-and-east-boston-neighborhood-health-center-to-improve-health-outcomes/) - WellSense Health Plan to become the largest Medicaid health plan in the state, covering more than 500,000 MassHealth members in eight ACO partnerships across Massachusetts BOSTON – WellSense Health Plan, part of Boston Medical Center Health System, has been selected by the Baker-Polito Administration to expand its participation in the Accountable Care Organization program, doubling
- [FMC, the firm that runs Porazzo Rink, turns 30 and celebrates December 2 - December 4](https://eastboston.com/fmc-the-firm-that-runs-porazzo-rink-turns-30-and-celebrates-december-2-december-4/)
- [Former Missing In Action Service Member To Be Honored With Hero Square in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/former-missing-in-action-service-member-to-be-honored-with-hero-square-in-east-boston/) - BOSTON, Massachusetts - Private First Class Joseph J. Puopolo will be honored with a heroes square in East Boston on Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 10:00am. This ceremony will officially name the corner of Bennington St and Putnam Street Joseph J. Puopolo Square. Puopolo was born on February 2, 1932 and lived in East Boston
- [PLAN East Boston means big changes for the neighborhood, not all of them welcome](https://eastboston.com/plan-east-boston-means-big-changes-for-the-neighborhood-not-all-of-them-welcome/) - by MIKE FREEDBERG SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM For two years now, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) and once known as the Boston Redevelopment Authority has been working on what it calls “PLAN East Boston” whereby the entire neighborhood will be re-zoned, re-designed, re-shaped, and maybe re-configured. Needless to say, PLAN East Boston is ambitious.
- [In a first, Senator Lydia Edwards hosts Santarpio's annual election day lunch](https://eastboston.com/in-a-first-senator-lydia-edwards-hosts-santarpios-annual-election-day-lunch/) - Last Tuesday Sen. Edwards continued the more than 50 year tradition of the Santarpio's Election Day lunch, and was the first woman to host it. The following officials were in attendance: US Senator Markey, US Rep. Katherine Clark, US Rep. Ayanna Pressley, AG Maura Healey now Governor-elect, Mayor Kim Driscoll now LG Elect, Treasurer Deb
- [WBUR: Substation gets the go-ahed](https://eastboston.com/wbur-substation-gets-the-go-ahed/) - WBUR: The state body in charge of approving energy projects looks poised to allow the utility Eversource to bypass the 14 remaining environmental permits it needs for a controversial substation in East Boston. In a draft decision released this week, the state’s Energy Facilities Siting Board says it recommends approval of a special certificate "to ensure that
- [How East Boston voted in the competitive State Election races for Governor, etc.](https://eastboston.com/how-east-boston-voted-in-the-state-2022-competitive-races-for-governor-etc/)
- [Red Sox great and Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez inspires students at East Boston High School](https://eastboston.com/red-sox-great-and-hall-of-famer-pedro-martinez-inspires-students-at-east-boston-high-school/) - EAST BOSTON — Thursday, November 10, 2022 — Mayor Michelle Wu and former Red Sox World Series winning pitcher and Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Pedro Martinez visited East Boston High School to talk with students and Principal Phillip Brangiforte. East Boston High School has one of the highest percentages of English Language Learners in
- [The November 8, 2022 statewide ballot questions: How East Boston voted](https://eastboston.com/the-november-8-20222-statewide-ballot-questions-how-east-boston-voted/)
- [What we saw at the Art of Health Care, EBNHC's gala event at the ICA Watershed](https://eastboston.com/what-we-saw-at-the-art-of-health-care-ebnhcs-gala-event-at-the-ica-watershed/) - Posted: November 9, 2020; Photo credits, Frank Conte
- [Revere hosts Veterans Day Exercises; East Boston Korean War Veterans among those honored on November 11, 2022](https://eastboston.com/revere-hosts-east-boston-korean-war-veterans-on-november-11-2022-exercises/) - Dominic Grieco (92) and Stephen Teta (90) of East Boston will be honored at the event. Details below.
- [November 8, 2022 - ELECTION DAY](https://eastboston.com/november-8-2022-election-day/) - Where to vote in East Boston. For more details check out the Secretary of State's office.
- [Nuveen Green Capital closes second C-PACE project in Boston](https://eastboston.com/nuveen-green-capital-closes-second-c-pace-project-in-boston/) - Darien, CT (November 7, 2022) – Nuveen Green Capital, a leader in sustainable commercial real estate financing solutions, announced today that it closed its second C-PACE (Commercial Project Assessed Clean Energy) project in the Boston area. (C-PACE is a creative financing mechanism that provides commercial property owners and developers access to low-cost, long-term, fixed-rate financing
- [Bridges Homeward named new Children’s Trust Healthy Families Massachusetts Provider](https://eastboston.com/bridges-homeward-named-new-childrens-trust-healthy-families-massachusetts-provider/) - Healthy Families Massachusetts connects young, first-time parents in East Boston with home visitors to support parenting skills Boston (11/2/22) – The Children’s Trust, the state’s child abuse prevention agency, announced today that Bridges Homeward was awarded the 2022-2028 contract to oversee the Healthy Families Massachusetts program for Chelsea, East Boston, Revere, Winthrop, and Charlestown. The
- [At Zumix, Sal Baglio comes Home Again: November 5, 2022](https://eastboston.com/at-zumix-sal-baglio-comes-home-again-november-5-2022/) - by FRANK CONTE For Sal Baglio, the round trip is only complete when you come “Home Again.” From Paris Street cellars to the big stages supporting superstar acts, from the agony and ecstasy of 10,000 lonely hours honing the craft of an authentic rock and roller, Baglio has made his mark as a Boston music
- [Recent events at the East Boston Library: Breathe with Bach and a talk on Salvadoran poetry and more!](https://eastboston.com/at-the-east-boston-library-breathe-with-bach/) - Breathe with Bach is not a performance. This is a moment just for you. Take a seat, and let the musician set the tone while you take a break from your day and recharge. Let your mind wander, breathe with intention, do some simple stretches, or whatever you need to de-stress. Drop in for a few minutes or settle in for
- [Nov. 15: Crossroads Family Shelter Legislative Breakfast](https://eastboston.com/nov-15-crossroads-family-shelter-legislative-breakfast/) - Join St. Mary's Center for Women and Children/ Crossroads Family Center for its annual Legislative Breakfast on Tuesday, November 15th from 8:30am- 10:00am at Crossroads Family Center- 56 Havre St., East Boston. Rep. Adrian Madaro and Sen. Lydia Edwards will be speaking; below please find the morning's schedule: 8:45 am: Introduction and Welcome- Alexis Steel, President, St.
- [November 9, 2022: EBNHC's The Art of Health Care](https://eastboston.com/november-9-2022-ebnhcs-the-art-of-health-care/)
- [At the Atlantic Works Gallery: "Montage" by John Wilkinson and Stephanie Arnett through November 23](https://eastboston.com/at-the-atlantic-works-gallery-montage-by-john-wilkinson-and-stephanie-arnett-through-november-23/) - Nov 3 – Nov 23Montage: new workby John Wilkinson & Stephanie Arnett Opening Reception: Saturday, November 5, 6-9 p.m.Closing Reception: Thursday, November 17, 6-9 p.m.Gallery Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 2-6 p.m.,and by appointment (tel 857-302-8363) John Wilkinson’s art is primarily sculptural—sometimes fixed, but more often kinetic. Each piece begins with an overriding theme or concept
- [Sport Inspired by Quidditch Hosts Regionals in East Boston For First Time](https://eastboston.com/sport-inspired-by-quidditch-hosts-regionals-in-east-boston-for-first-time/) - 12 college quadball teams travel to East Boston for Northeast Regional Championship Boston (November 1, 2022) — The real-life sport inspired by the magical game of quidditch is hosting a regional championship in Boston for the first time. 12 college quadball teams will travel to East Boston Memorial Park this weekend to compete for the
- [Scary! Shots fired as trick or treaters walk nearby](https://eastboston.com/shots-fired-as-trick-or-treaters-walk-nearby/) - Boston police responded to a report of shots fired in an East Boston neighborhood on Halloween night. Several evidence markers for shell casings surrounded a couple parked cars on Sumner Street. Meanwhile families were still walking by with their children trick -or-treating for Halloween. More at Boston25News.com
- [Sumner Tunnel Weekend Updates for October 28 and November 4](https://eastboston.com/sumner-tunnel-weekend-updates-for-october-28-and-november-4/) - Tunnel Closure Weekend of October 28 The Sumner Tunnel/Route 1A South will be closed on Friday, October 28 at 11:00 p.m. and will re-open to traffic on Monday, October 31 at 5:00 a.m. Tunnel Closure Weekend of November 4 The Sumner Tunnel/Route 1A South will be closed on Friday, November 4 at 11:00 p.m. and
- [Charlize Hoeun, an Excel Academy student, led invasive species initiative with Thompson Island Outward Bound Green Ambassador program](https://eastboston.com/charlize-hoeun-an-excel-academy-student-led-invasive-species-initiative-with-thompson-island-outward-bound-green-ambassador-program/) - The event was part of the After School Alliance’s ‘Lights on After School’ project Boston (10/26/22) – Charlize Hoeun, a student at Excel Academy who is involved with Thompson Island Outward Bound’s Green Ambassador program welcomed city education officials and volunteers to Thompson Island to participate in their invasive vegetation removal initiative and present their
- [Massachusetts unemployment rate for September 2022: 3.4 percent; State adds 13,800](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-unemployment-rate-for-september-2022-3-4-percent-state-adds-13800/)
- [City Councilor Gabriela Coletta offers a hearing order on the 2020 Zoning Board of Appeal Executive Order](https://eastboston.com/city-councilor-gabriela-coletta-offers-a-hearing-order-on-the-2020-zoning-board-of-appeal-executive-order/) - BOSTON (October 24, 2022) - Boston City Councilor Councilor Gabriela Coletta submitted a hearing order on An Executive Order Relative to the Zoning Board of Appeal signed into law on February 24th, 2020 by then Mayor Martin J. Walsh. “With the recent appointments of new members to the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) it is
- [What we saw at Anna's Monster Dash at the Salesians Boys & Girls Club; Foundation raises funds for Catholic education](https://eastboston.com/what-we-saw-at-annas-monster-dash/) - The 2nd Annual Anna's Monster Dash took place Sunday Oct 16 2022 at the Salesians boys and girls club and it was a great success. Organizers had well over 200 supporters, racers, and volunteers on race day. It was a beautiful day full of fun with many laughs, hugs and tears as friends of Anna
- [Massport, East Boston Community Celebrate Piers Park II Groundbreaking](https://eastboston.com/massport-east-boston-community-celebrate-piers-park-ii-groundbreaking/) - Additional waterfront greenspace will help protect area from climate change BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), members of the Piers Park Advisory Committee (PierPAC), local elected officials and community members today broke ground on Piers Park II, making way for more greenspace along the East Boston waterfront. The design for the 4.5-acre park includes
- [Blue Line: Shuttles to replace train service for the next four nights](https://eastboston.com/blue-line-shuttles-to-replace-train-service-for-the-next-four-nights/) - More information over at NBCBoston.com.
- [Remains of Army Cpl. Joseph J. Puopolo of East Boston killed during the Korean War to be buried in Malden at Holy Cross Cemetery](https://eastboston.com/remains-of-army-cpl-joseph-j-puopolo-of-east-bostonkilled-during-the-korean-war-to-be-buried-in-malden-massachusetts/) - FORT KNOX, Ky. – The remains of a Soldier killed during the Korean War will be interred Oct. 22, at Holy Cross Cemetery. Graveside services for Army Cpl. Joseph J. Puopolo will be performed by Magrath Funeral Home, Boston, preceding the interment. A native of East Boston, Puopolo was a member of C Battery, 38th
- [Roy's Homemade Stuffed Peppers! There is no substitute! Call 781-589-7475 to order](https://eastboston.com/roys-homemade-stuffed-peppers-there-is-no-substitute-call-781-589-7475-to-order/) - Roy's Homemade Stuffed Peppers! There is no substitute! Call 781-589-7475 to order Roy's Homemade Stuffed Peppers! There is no substitute! Call 781-589-7475 to order
- [BAA Race at East Boston Stadium: October 30, 2022](https://eastboston.com/baa-race-at-east-boston-stadium-october-30-2022/) - WHEN: Sunday, October 30th WHERE: East Boston Memorial Park ADDITIONAL DETAILS 1-2 Mile Run/Walk Bib pick up starts at 7:30am Races start at 9:00am Free and open to the public, all ages and abilities welcome! Registration link: https://baa.my.site.com/s/neighborhood-fitness-series
- [Thank you Dom Amara and the Italian Alliance: What we saw at Pier 1, a great day for all](https://eastboston.com/thank-you-dom-amara-and-the-italian-alliance-what-we-saw-at-pier-1-a-great-day-for-all/)
- [What we saw at the Italian-American Heritage Day celebration. Thank you Sammy Carlo!](https://eastboston.com/what-we-saw-at-the-italian-american-heritage-day-celebration-thank-you-sammy-carlo/) - All photographs EastBoston.com
- [Alice Christopher recalls the significance of the Columbus Day Parade to family life in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/alice-christopher-recalls-the-significance-of-the-columbus-day-parade-to-family-life-in-east-boston/) - Editor's Note: It's not the way we believe, but others, including our elected officials, say "Goodbye Columbus". So much for the "lived experience" of our Italian-American families as pandering politicians attempt to rewrite history in a "woke" mode. There are many reasons why there isn't a Columbus Day Parade in East Boston as has been
- [October is Italian American Heritage Month](https://eastboston.com/october-is-italian-american-heritage-month/)
- [Congressman Jim McGovern visits EBNHC to discuss nutritional equity](https://eastboston.com/congressman-jim-mcgovern-visits-ebnhc-to-discuss-nutritional-equity/) - (EAST BOSTON) On Monday, October 3, Representative Jim McGovern, Congressman for the 2nd District of Massachusetts, visited the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) to hear about food insecurity needs reflected in the 2022 Boston’s Community Health Needs Assessment and to learn more about how EBNHC’s services are helping to promote nutritional equity for local
- [Freedberg: Mayor Wu faces reality --the residency requirement must be relaxed](https://eastboston.com/mayor-wu-faces-reality-the-residency-requirement-must-be-relaxed/) - There are eleven pages of City of Boston jobs listed on the City’s website. Some – a lot, actually -- have gone unfilled for many months. It’s unclear why, but certainly one factor has to be the rule (one with only a few exceptions) that a City employee must reside in the city. Many of
- [Sign2SuspendTheGasTax.org launches ballot initiative to suspend the Massachusetts gas tax](https://eastboston.com/sign2suspendthegastax-org-launches-ballot-initiative-to-suspend-the-massachusetts-gas-tax/) - Brookline, MA – Harold Hubschman, founder of Massachusetts ballot question committee Sign2SuspendTheGasTax.org, announced today the launch of a statewide campaign to pass a law, by a vote of the people, to suspend the Massachusetts state gas tax whenever the average price per gallon of regular gas is $3 or more. The campaign has already successfully
- [Trinity Financial dedicates Overlook Terrace at Orient Heights Food Pantry to beloved former colleague Marzuq Muhammad](https://eastboston.com/trinity-financial-dedicates-overlook-terrace-at-orient-heights-food-pantry-to-beloved-former-colleague-marzuq-muhammad/) - Members of the East Boston and Roxbury communities joined Trinity team members and the Boston Housing Authority to honor the late Muhammad, who passed way in 2018. EAST BOSTON – Trinity Financial and the Boston Housing Authority on Monday joined members of the East Boston and Roxbury communities and the family of Marzuq U.R. Muhammad
- [Ward 1 GOP Committee meets on October 11, 2022](https://eastboston.com/ward-1-gop-committee-meets-on-october-11-2022/) - The East Boston Republican Ward Committee is holding its bimonthly meeting Tuesday evening, October 11, 2022 starting at 7:00 p. m. The meeting will be at Kelley Square Pub, at 84 Bennington Street (at the corner of Marion Street) in East Boston. Registered Massachusetts Republicans and unenrolled voters are welcome and encouraged to attend especially
- [A Taste of Opera: Boston Bel Canto Opera to perform October 23, 2022 at the Dante Alighieri in Cambridge](https://eastboston.com/a-taste-of-opera-bel-canto-to-perform-this-fall-at-the-dante-alighieri/) - Sunday, October 23, 2022, 3:00 P.M.Dante Alighieri Italian Cultural Center41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts Bradley Pennington, pianoOlga Lisovskaya, soprano Mr. Pennington will play solo pieces by Scarlatti, Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy and Chopin. Ms. Losovskaya will sing arias (in between piano solo sets) from Micaela's aria from CARMEN; "Dearest mama" from THE BALLAD OF BABY DOE;
- [September 29: NOAH's East Boston Resiliency Summit](https://eastboston.com/september-29-noahs-east-boston-resiliency-summit/) - by LATIFA TURNER ZIYAD Our very HOT summer is another wake-up call or reminder that Climate Changes are upon us and will be intensifying in the years ahead. Sea-level rise can cause billions in damages. Central Sq is most vulnerable. We need resolutions soon! Extreme HEAT, which is increasing everywhere, can take the lives of
- [On the waterfront: The First Annual Italian American Cultural Celebration](https://eastboston.com/on-the-waterfront-the-first-annual-italian-american-cultural-celebration/) - The 1st Annual Italian American Cultural Celebration will be held on Monday, October 10, 2022, at The Tall Ship East Boston. The event, hosted by The Italian American Alliance (IAA), will celebrate Italian American culture; a major sponsor of the event is the NIAF (National Italian American Foundation). Italia Unita and the Pirandello Lyceum are
- [Rep. Madaro receives MassPACE award at EBNHC for spreading PACE awareness](https://eastboston.com/rep-madero-receives-masspace-award-at-ebnhc-for-spreading-pace-awareness/) - (East Boston, September 15, 2022) The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) recently lauded state Representative Adrian Madaro for his leadership on Beacon Hill increasing awareness of the PACE program among individuals seeking long-term services. The EBNHC's Neighborhood PACE program is a branch of the national PACE program — a Program of All-inclusive Care for
- [Update: EastBoston.com gets results! Filth on Chelsea Street removed after lingering over the summer! Holding City Hall accountable!](https://eastboston.com/open-letter-to-mayor-wu-before-talking-about-9-miles-of-bike-lanes-how-about-keeping-east-bostons-streets-clean-filth-on-chelsea-street-lingers-for-a-month/) - Update 9/13/22. After contacting the office of District 1 City Councilor Gabriela Coletta yesterday, we were mildly delighted to see most of the filth removed from underneath the overpass. Thank you Councilor Coletta for hearing us out. What's striking, as we said earlier, is that no resident bothered to do something about the problem. Sometimes
- [DOJ: MS-13 Leader Agrees to Plead Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy](https://eastboston.com/doj-ms-13-leader-agrees-to-plead-guilty-to-racketeering-conspiracy/) - BOSTON – One of the leaders of a local MS-13 clique has agreed to plead guilty to racketeering conspiracy. Edwin Amaya Mejia Alvarado, a/k/a “Duende,” 22, a Salvadoran national previously residing in East Boston, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity, commonly
- [Freedberg: For Boston, a new kind of mayoral election](https://eastboston.com/for-boston-a-new-kind-of-mayoral-election/) - by MIKE FREEDBERG Special to EastBoston.com A friend from South Boston made this comment to me about the upcoming mayor election: “So many people I know who are Annisa Essaibi George supporters, are not originally from Boston, including myself. Annissa is a crossover candidate and appeals to everyone. “Here’s one example from a friend that
- [Massachusetts Employment Situation: Unemployment rate rises ever so slightly to 3.6 percent with 6,400 jobs added in August 2022](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-employment-situation-unemployment-rate-rises-ever-so-slightly-to-3-6-percent-with-6400-jobs-added-in-august-2022/) - BOSTON, MA – September 16, 2022 – The state’s August total unemployment rate at 3.6 percent increased by one-tenth of a percentage point over-the-month, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 6,400 jobs in August. This follows last month’s revised gain
- [Giarratani: Have we seen the last of the annual Columbus Day Parades?](https://eastboston.com/giarratani-have-we-seen-the-last-of-the-annual-columbus-day-parades/) - BY SAL GIARRATANI SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM Everyone keeps asking me if there's gonna be a Columbus Day Parade this year in East Boston since it's an even-numbered year? I ask them what they've heard and they say nothing. I reply then nothing it is! Apparently, Columbus Day has just been another victim of woke "Cancel Culture" where
- [From Paris Street to Zumix: Sal Baglio returns "Home Again" on November 5, 2022](https://eastboston.com/sal-baglio-returns-home-again-at-zumix-on-november-5-2022/) - "When the clock strikes backwards and you're spinnin' round then you wake up back in your hometown and everybody that was gone will be back around when we go home again" Home Again, Sal Baglio As a singer, guitarist and composer, Sal Baglio has touched all the bases that have rounded out a successful musical career. But
- [East Boston residents to participate in Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-residents-to-participate-in-boston-marathon-jimmy-fund-walk-presented-by-hyundai/) - Jackie Flint, Patricia Grifoni, and Ana María Estrada will join thousands in the iconic fundraising walk for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to support all forms of cancer East Boston, Mass.— Four residents from East Boston will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 2. Jackie Flint, Patricia Grifoni, Ana
- [A must-see on September 17: A film about East Boston artist David Riley](https://eastboston.com/a-must-see-on-september-17-a-film-about-east-boston-artist-david-riley/) - New England premiere of short film about East Boston artist set for September 17 The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival (NDFF) has selected the short film “The Beautiful Worlds of David Riley” for their 2022 film festival. The film will be shown Saturday, September 17 at 11:30 AM at The Screening Room theater on State Street
- [Memoir: Long-time East Boston resident Carmela Favorito writes about life, loss, and the meaning of family](https://eastboston.com/memoir-long-time-east-boston-resident-carmela-favorito-writes-about-life-loss-and-the-meaning-of-family/) - CHELSEA AND EAST BOSTON, MA (April 2022) –At a young 90 years of age, Carmela Maria Leone Favorito has seen it all. Born in San Nicola Italy in 1931, the third of eight children, a devastating earthquake caused her family to lose everything right before her birth. For the first year of her life, her
- [What's up at the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library](https://eastboston.com/august-11-southie-to-eastie-an-interactive-look-at-changes-over-the-past-50-years-along-with-a-forum/) - Outdoor Storytime10:30 AM – 11:00 AMSeptember 14, 2022View all datesEast Boston Join us for stories, songs, and movement on the library porch. Great for ages 0-5. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on. If it rains, we will move indoors. August 11: Southie to Eastie -- An interactive look at changes over the past
- [New East Boston Ferry begins September 12](https://eastboston.com/new-east-boston-ferry-begins-this-week/) - Today the MBTA announced a new ferry service project that will operate between East Boston at Lewis Mall and the downtown Boston area at Long Wharf beginning Monday, September 12. The MBTA last offered ferry service from Lewis Mall in the spring of 2022 as an alternative to shuttle buses when Blue Line service was
- [A busy weekend up and down East Boston: The first Latin Music Festival, a half-ball tournament and a 9/11 remembrance at Piers Park](https://eastboston.com/a-busy-weekend-in-east-boston-the-first-latin-music-festival-a-half-ball-tournament-and-a-9-11-remembrance-at-piers-park/) - This past weekend, East Boston was bursting with all kinds of activities. Bravo making the diverse neighborhood all the more attractive. One of the busiest weekends in recent memory. Here's what we saw South to North in East Boston. The East Boston Latin Music Festival (Photo credits: EastBoston.com and the office of Senator Lydia Edwards)
- [Freedberg: For East Boston, the progressive moment has passed](https://eastboston.com/freedberg-for-east-boston-the-progressive-moment-has-passed/) - by MIKE FREEDBERG SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM On Tuesday, a very small turnout of Democratic primary voters of East Boston chose their nominees for statewide office, and doing so, made a significant statement about that they want the Democratic Party message to be: moderation. Common sense reforms, competence over ideology. That was the chief takeaway in
- [How East Boston voted in the State Primary, September 6, 2022](https://eastboston.com/how-east-boston-voted-in-the-state-primary-september-6-2022/) - Results compiled by EastBoston.com for all the competitive races.
- [Freedberg: Why the T Cannot Ever Be Completely Fixed](https://eastboston.com/why-the-t-cannot-ever-be-completely-fixed/) - by MIKE FREEDBERG SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM This season of our lives we’re watching the MBTA break down in diverse ways at diverse places. It frustrates us, as well it must. Detours abound. Alternative commuting options get sought. For many of us, working from home rescues us from hours wasted. But what of those who cannot
- [Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for July 2022: 3.5 percent unemployment and 13,500 jobs](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-unemployment-job-estimates-for-july-2022-3-5-percent-unemployment-and-13500-jobs/) - Boston, MA — August 19, 2022– The state’s July total unemployment rate dropped by two-tenths of a percentage point at 3.5 percent over-the-month, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 13,500 jobs in July. This follows last month’s revised gain of
- [September 19, 2022 Salesian Boys & Girls Club Swing Fore Kids Classic](https://eastboston.com/september-19-2022-salesian-boys-girls-club-swing-fore-kids-classic/)
- [October 16, 2022: 2nd Annual Anna’s Monster Dash  5K and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run](https://eastboston.com/october-16-2022-2nd-annual-annas-monster-dash-5k-and-1-mile-kids-fun-run/) - 2nd Annual Anna’s Monster Dash 5K and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run will be held Sunday October 16, 2022 at Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston. Anna Coviello Noviello Memorial Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit charity that will award a deserving student(s) receiving a catholic education. This foundation was established in 2021 by
- [Sunday, 9/11: East Boston Half-ball Tournament at Constitution Beach](https://eastboston.com/sunday-9-11-east-boston-half-ball-tournament-at-constitution-beach/) - For some kids in Eastie, half ball was the game of choice. All you needed was a stick (an old broom) a "pimple ball" cut in half, a curb and a nice quiet street. No gloves were needed. Concrete took the place of grass, which was in short supply back in the day. Today, current
- [Eight East Boston students win scholarships to Boston University, including three lauded as Thomas Menino Scholars](https://eastboston.com/eight-east-boston-students-win-scholarships-to-boston-university-including-three-lauded-as-thomas-menino-scholars/) - Three graduates from East Boston will receive the Thomas M. Menino Scholarship, a prestigious four-year, full-tuition scholarship awarded to high school seniors graduating from Boston Public Schools. And, five students from East Boston will receive the Boston University Community Service Award program, which fully funds calculated financial need without loans for any admitted Boston Public
- [Local residents form "Committee in Support of an East Boston Haul Road" adjacent to McClellan Highway](https://eastboston.com/local-residents-form-committee-in-support-of-an-east-boston-haul-road-adjacent-to-mcclellan-highway/) - The Committee in Support of an East Boston Haul Road has been launched. Members of this committee include Joseph Steffano, Deysi Gutierrez, Michael McCormack and Mariellen Dalton. Its purpose will be to create a Haul Road and Waterfront Pedestrian and Bike Pathway from the abandoned MassDOT property along Chelsea Creek. The result will remove significant
- [Ward 1 GOP weighs in: Endorses Diehl for Governor; Allen for Lt. Gov. Vote set for September 6.](https://eastboston.com/ward-1-gop-weighs-in-endorses-diehl-for-governor-allen-for-lt-gov-vote-set-for-september-6/) - East Boston Republican Ward Committee endorses Diehl and Allen Members of the East Boston Republican Ward Committee met in August and voted unanimously to endorse Republican candidate for Governor Geoff Diehl and Republican candidate for Lt. Governor Leah Cole Allen in the upcoming Statewide Primary to be held on Tuesday September 6, 2022. The East
- [What we saw at Eastie Pride Day 2022: Another success as community showcases its best on a beautiful day!](https://eastboston.com/what-we-saw-at-eastie-pride-day-2022-another-success-as-community-showcases-its-best-on-a-beautiful-day/)
- [Commentary: What's with over-development in East Boston?](https://eastboston.com/commentary-whats-with-over-development-in-east-boston/) - by SAL GIARRATANI SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM If you are like me or many East Boston residents, you are getting pretty overwhelmed and fed up with all this construction going on. Lately, Jeffries' Point is looking like Ukraine. Holes in the ground everywhere across the neighborhood and don't forget the noise, lots of it. They just
- [Senator Edwards endorses Kevin Hayden for District Attorney](https://eastboston.com/senator-edwards-endorses-kevin-hayden-for-district-attorney/) - Why Kevin Hayden Should Continue to Serve Suffolk County as our District Attorneyby Lydia Edwards, Senator of the First Suffolk and Middlesex I had never heard of Kevin Hayden until he was appointed District Attorney. I knew Ricardo Arroyo. Arroyo is a household political name that has lasted at least two generations and three city
- [Boston rockers Butcher, Baglio and Estes join forces for rock, blues and soul infused debut LP](https://eastboston.com/boston-rockers-butcher-baglio-and-estes-join-forces-for-rock-blues-and-soul-infused-debut-lp/) - Gypsy Caravan released on August 8, 2022 Three celebrated Boston musicians fuse their unique talents for a rollicking good time Celebration Concert Set for October 8, 2022 at Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA Boston, MA – Soul-infused guitarist, songwriter, producer, Jon Butcher (Axis, Barefoot Servants) energetic rock guitarist and songwriter Sal Baglio (The Amplifier Heads,
- [As part of National Health Center Week, federal officials recognize the work of the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center](https://eastboston.com/as-part-of-national-health-center-week-federal-officials-recognize-the-worrk-of-the-east-boston-neighborhood-health-center/) - U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Health Resources and Services Administration commends EBNHC on tour of Boston health center. Boston, MA (August 9, 2022) – In honor of National Health Center Week, August 7th- 13th, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) had the privilege of hosting Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), an
- [National Night Out in East Boston: Crime fighting initiative recognized with award](https://eastboston.com/national-night-out-in-east-boston-crime-fighting-initiative-recognized-with-award/) - East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and Maverick Landing lauded for its innovative program Together, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and Maverick Landing Community Services, with support from the National Night Out, EASTIE Coalition and the Department of Public Health, have launched a cross-sectoral, trauma-informed approach to address violence and substance misuse in Maverick Landing and
- [July 10: Zumix's annual Walk for Music to raise funds for its award-winning programs](https://eastboston.com/july-10-zumixs-annual-walk-for-music-to-raise-funds-for-its-award-winning-programs/) - ZUMIX to Host Annual Walk for Music July 10th East Boston, MA – On Sunday, July 10, ZUMIX will host its annual Walk for Music. ZUMIX community members and other participants will walk through East Boston’s parks to support ZUMIX’s award-winning music and youth empowerment programs. The event will begin at 260 Sumner Street in
- [Eastie Week runs through July 26, 2022](https://eastboston.com/eastie-week-runs-through-july-26-2022/) - Get the entire schedule of events here. Originally published and updated July 15, 2022
- [Another great time on the waterfront! Taste of Eastie soaks in the sun showcasing local fare](https://eastboston.com/today-taste-of-eastie-takes-place/) - Once again Taste of Eastie exceeds all expectations. A great time was had by all. The weather was great aided by a harbor breeze. PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS BRASIL BRAZIL - THE CHEESE BREAD FACTORY 31 Maverick Square East BostonCAFÉ ITERUM 11 Father Jacobbe Road East BostonCHELSEA STATION 105 Everett Avenue ChelseaDIRTY WATER DOUGH CO. 20 Maverick
- [Boston Children's Chorus Expanding to East Boston](https://eastboston.com/boston-childrens-chorus-expanding-to-east-boston/) - BCC’s 20th anniversary season marked by new neighborhood choir program in partnership with East Boston’s ZUMIX. Boston, MA (July 27, 2022) – Boston Children's Chorus (BCC) announced today it is expanding programming offerings with the debut of a new neighborhood choir program with East Boston’s ZUMIX, a nonprofit dedicated to building community through music and
- [Ward 1 Republican Committee to meet August 9, 2022](https://eastboston.com/ward-1-republican-committee-to-meet-august-9-2022/) - The East Boston Republican Ward Committee is holding its bimonthly meeting Thursday evening, August 9, 2022 starting at 6:30 p. m. The meeting will be at Kelley Square Pub, at 84 Bennington Street (at the corner of Marion Street) in East Boston. Registered Massachusetts Republicans and un-enrolled voters are welcome and encouraged to attend especially
- [282 Sumner Street: 11 displaced after partial apartment building collapse in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/11-displaced-after-partial-apartment-building-collapse-in-east-boston/)
- [Notable and quotable: Manny Lopes's Commencement Speech at Suffolk University: "Rising to meet the moment"](https://eastboston.com/notable-and-quotable-manny-lopess-commencement-speech-at-suffolk-university-rising-to-meet-the-moment/) - Suffolk Commencement Speech: Rising to Meet the Moment by MANNY LOPES (Delivered May 21, 2022) Good afternoon, Suffolk University College of Arts and Sciences Class of 2022! Thank you to President Kelly, Dean Bursik, provost Sandell, and the Suffolk Board of Trustees for the honor of addressing you at this momentous occasion. My name is
- [Neighborhood of Affordable Housing "Speaks for the Trees" with workshops](https://eastboston.com/neighborhood-of-affordable-housing-speaks-for-the-trees-with-workshops/) - On July 26, 2022 hosted 12 East Boston Residents for the "Speak for the Trees: workshop at Coppersmith at 99 Border Street. Speak for Trees chose NOAH and two other nonprofit groups in Boston aiming to connect residents with trees by helping them to share personal relationships with trees. The project is Funded by an
- [Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for June 2022: U-Rate drops to 3.7 as state gains 3,400 jobs](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-unemployment-job-estimates-for-june-2022-u-rate-drops-to-3-7-as-state-gains-3400-jobs/) - BOSTON, MA – July 22, 2022 --- The state’s June total unemployment rate dropped by two-tenths of a percentage point at 3.7 percent over-the-month , the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 3,400 jobs in June. This follows last month’s revised
- [Freedberg: Will dutiful defeat dazzle? For Kevin Hayden, being DA is more than just his experience](https://eastboston.com/freedberg-will-dutiful-defeat-dazzle-for-kevin-hayden-being-da-is-more-than-just-his-experience/) - by MIKE FREEDBERGSPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM Seeking election to a full term as Suffolk County’s District Attorney, Kevin Hayden, who was appointed to the job by Governor Charlie Baker, cites his 35 years of experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and private practice lawyer.\ He is, of course, African American, as was his mentor, Ralph Martin,
- [Giarratani: Whose beach is it anyways?](https://eastboston.com/giarratani-whose-beach-is-it-anyways/) - BY SAL GIARRATANISPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM I love driving the short distance between Jeffries Point -- where I now live ---and Constitution Beach off Bayswater Street at one end and the Salesians at the other end. It is a very nice thing to have a cool beach right in your own neighborhood. Many probably take it
- [Independent Bank Corp. reports second quarter net income of $61.8 million](https://eastboston.com/independent-bank-corp-reports-second-quarter-net-income-of-61-8-million/) - ROCKLAND, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE, July 21, 2022)--Independent Bank Corp. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: INDB), parent of Rockland Trust Company, today announced 2022 second quarter net income of $61.8 million, or $1.32 per diluted share, compared to 2022 first quarter net income of $53.1 million, or $1.12 per diluted share, and 2022 first quarter operating net income
- [Arts and culture in East Boston, Roxbury and Allston/Brighton are among the first spotlighted in new online resource](https://eastboston.com/arts-and-culture-in-east-boston-roxbury-and-allston-brighton-are-first-to-be-spotlighted-in-new-online-resource/) - Aiming to highlight the arts and bring culture visitors to more neighborhoods like East Boston, ArtsBoston launches ArtFinder Supported by a Grant From the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, ArtsBoston ArtsFinder Will Reach Visitors from Throughout New England BOSTON – July 19, 2022 – Spurred by a desire to spotlight the performing and visual
- [5-alarm fire on Princeton Street displaces 12 residents](https://eastboston.com/5-alarm-fire-on-princeton-street-displaces-12-residents/) - WCVB-TV: " BOSTON — Boston firefighters were battling a five-alarm fire inside multiple East Boston triple-decker homes Tuesday evening. First responders rushed to the scene in the 300 block of Princeton Street amid temperatures in the low 90s. Video from Sky 5 showed smoke and flames pouring from what appeared to be a staircase leading
- [Sal Baglio and the Amplifier Heads release new single "Space Cadette"](https://eastboston.com/sal-baglio-and-the-amplifier-heads-releases-new-single/) - Blast off rocket girls & boys with the brand new single of glitter, glam, and high heeled power-pop, garage stomping from The Amplifier Heads. The Amplifier Heads - Space Cadette Official Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJFjTpvpzQQ Bandcamp Digital Single release: https://theamplifierheads.bandcamp.com/track/space-cadette Available on all Digital streaming & download platforms July 1st, only on Rum Bar Records. Digital Single release available
- [Through Minds Matter Mentorship Program, East Boston sophomores and juniors experience taste of college this summer](https://eastboston.com/through-minds-matter-mentorship-program-east-boston-sophomores-and-uuniors-experience-taste-of-college-this-summer/) - Boston, MA (July 14, 2022) – Nearly 100 sophomores and juniors from high schools in Greater Boston, including eight from East Boston, will be spending part of their summer taking college courses at some of the most prestigious colleges in the country thanks to a program sponsored by Minds Matter Boston. The program is designed
- [In visit to Zumix, city officials stress measures to address youth mental health issues](https://eastboston.com/in-visit-to-zumix-city-officials-stress-mental-health-measures/)
- [July 11: Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Summer Picnic](https://eastboston.com/july-11-jeffries-point-neighborhood-association-summer-picnic/)
- [City Kids Donates $5,000 to Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston](https://eastboston.com/city-kids-donates-5000-to-salesian-boys-girls-club-of-east-boston/) - City Realty Group youth education nonprofit donates $5,000 to East Boston based youth organization to support its summer camp program Boston, MA (June 30, 2022) – City Kids, a youth education nonprofit founded by City Realty Group Managing Partners Fred Starikov and Stephen Whalen, donated $5,000 to the Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East
- [Robare: Under proposed MBTA plan, East Boston bus routes will be reduced and merged](https://eastboston.com/under-proposed-mbta-plan-east-boston-bus-routes-will-be-reduced-and-merged/) - by MATT ROBARE The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority recently released its proposed bus network redesign, a major rethink of the mode moving the most people in the region. The most important change is that from a few key bus routes with 15-minute headways, to dozens across the MBTA service area, with such routes now designated
- [Cardinal O'Malley commemorates the birth of St. Luigi Orione, blesses statute of Padre Pio in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/cardinal-omalley-commemorates-the-birth-of-don-orione-blesses-statute-of-padre-pio-in-east-boston/) - The Don Orione Fathers invited friends and faithful for a Thanksgiving Mass celebrated by his Eminence, Cardinal Sean O’Malley, on Thursday, June 23rd, at 7 PM. at the Madonna Queen of the Universe Shrine, in East Boston. That evening the local commemorated the 150th anniversary of the birth of St. Luigi Orione, founder of the
- [East Boston Kiwanis celebrates 75 years of community service](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-kiwanis-celebrates-75-years-of-community-service/)
- [Update!: Orange Line/Green Line back up: woes at Haymarket prompted DOT to suspend Sumner Tunnel work over the weekend. All clear!](https://eastboston.com/orange-line-green-line-woes-at-haymarket-prompt-dot-to-suspend-sumner-tunnel-work-this-weekend/) - Project Update: (June 26, 2022) Green and Orange Line Service Resuming, Effective Immediately BOSTON – Following a comprehensive inspection of the infrastructure by internal and third party engineers and safety experts, an intensive assessment of the repair work performed, and subsequent testing of trains in the tunnels, the MBTA’s team of structural engineers have determined
- [Upcoming programs at the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library for June 2022](https://eastboston.com/upcoming-programs-at-the-east-boston-branch-of-the-boston-public-library/) - https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/62597754cfa7703000dde824 https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/62558b440bf5b9370053ba27 https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/626fe377514d1536008c6213 https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/62670d0ba17f678726ed6626 https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6262f49fa17f678726ed182f https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/62826d162438832800540cee https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/627bbb24514d1536008d4fe0 https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/624dbf4ebc1eda36004316df https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6285465dbd00105c17e8ec23 https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6283e4b1514d1536008debf3
- [Cardinal O'Malley to commemorate 150th anniversary of the birth of St. Luigi Orione](https://eastboston.com/cardinal-omally-to-commemorate-150th-anniversary-of-the-birth-of-st-luigi-orione/) - The Don Orione Fathers invite friends and faithful for a Thanksgiving Mass to be celebrated by his Eminence, Cardinal Sean O’Malley, on Thursday, June 23rd, at 7 PM. At the Madonna Queen of the Universe Shrine, in East Boston. On this day we will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of St. Luigi Orione,
- [New AmeriCorps/CDC Partnership to build the next generation of public health leaders in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/new-americorps-cdc-partnership-to-build-the-next-generation-of-public-health-leaders-in-east-boston/) - BOSTON (June 23, 2022)- On Thursday, the Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA) will announce the launch of Public Health AmeriCorps programs in the Commonwealth. These programs are supported through a new partnership between AmeriCorps (the federal agency for national service and volunteerism) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Public Health AmeriCorps, which is
- [Boston's Major League Quidditch Team Hosts Division Rival in East Boston Stadium](https://eastboston.com/bostons-major-league-quidditch-team-hosts-division-rival-in-east-boston-stadium/) - Boston Forge play three-game series against Washington Admirals in East Boston Boston (June 22, 2022) — Boston’s Major League Quidditch (MLQ) team is returning home for a grudge match against their division rivals from Washington this weekend. The Boston Forge are hosting a three-game series against the Washington Admirals at East Boston Memorial Stadium on
- [Freedberg: Mayor Wu's new budget might actually be a wish list](https://eastboston.com/mayor-wus-new-budget-might-actually-be-a-wish-list/) - by MIKE FREEDBERG SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM Recently, Mayor Wu released her first city budget, a $3.99 billion labyrinth of revenue streams and expenditure rivulets. As city government is, despite all the moralistic hoop-la, ultimately about money choices, a look at Wu’s budget allows us to know pretty candidly what she wants. Will we want it
- [Piers Park III receives federal funding; local members of Congress laud value to East Boston](https://eastboston.com/piers-park-iii-receives-federal-funding-local-members-of-congress-laud-value-to-east-boston/) - Local and federal legislators come together for Piers Park III by ELENA EBERWEIN SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM Local and federal legislators gathered Friday in East Boston to celebrate $2 million of federal funding that will be invested in the Piers Park III project. “For too long Eastie has shouldered a disproportionate share of pollution and the
- [Morton: What I saw at the GOP State Convention in Springfield](https://eastboston.com/morton-what-i-saw-at-the-gop-state-convention-in-springfield/) - East Boston delegates were among the 15 who represented the Suffolk and Middlesex Senate District. BY CHRISTOPHER MORTON SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM The Massachusetts Republican Party held its nominating convention at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield on Saturday, May 21, 2022. About 1,200 enthusiastic Republicans met to vote for nominees for Governor and Lieutenant Governor
- [State's unemployment rate dropped to 3.9 percent in May 2022; Massachusetts adds 5,500 jobs](https://eastboston.com/states-unemployment-rate-dropped-to-3-9-percent-in-may-2022-massachusetts-adds-5500-jobs/) - Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for May BOSTON, MA – June 17, 2022 – The state’s May total unemployment rate dropped by two-tenths of a percentage point at 3.9 percent over-the-month, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 5,500 jobs in
- [Work completed on Pedestrian Bridge at Suffolk Downs Blue Line Station](https://eastboston.com/work-completed-on-pedestrian-bridge-at-suffolk-downs-blue-line-station/) - BOSTON – As part of the MBTA’s Capital Program, the MBTA’s Capital Delivery team has completed critical work that took place over 18 consecutive days on the Blue Line to repair the Suffolk Down pedestrian bridge and accomplish other Blue Line maintenance work. During this time, shuttle buses replaced Blue Line service from May 22
- [Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta names Elizabeth (Ellie) Sanchez as chief of staff](https://eastboston.com/boston-city-councilor-gabriela-coletta-names-elizabeth-ellie-sanchez-as-chief-of-staff/) - BOSTON — Newly elected City Councilor Gabriela Coletta has announced that Elizabeth “Ellie” Sanchez (she/they) will become her Chief of Staff. Sanchez, a long-time education and civic engagement advocate, will lead Coletta’s office. Sanchez brings a decade of experience in education, civic engagement, and Massachusetts public policy. “I’m incredibly honored to work with Councilor Coletta
- [Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta hires a slate of staffers](https://eastboston.com/boston-city-councilor-gabriela-coletta-hires-a-slate-of-staffers/) - BOSTON (JUNE 7, 2022) - Newly-elected Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta has announced a slate of hires today. Elvira Mora will join as Director of Civic Organizing, Eva Scapicchio will join as North End Liaison and Sebastian Parra will join as East Boston Liaison. “I’m incredibly excited to have Elvira, Eva and Sebastian join my
- [East Boston Neighborhood Health Center's Dr. James Taylor Building Undergoes Major Renovation](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-neighborhood-health-centers-dr-james-taylor-building-undergoes-major-renovation/) - (EAST BOSTON, June 6, 2022) East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) is undergoing one of the largest construction projects in the health center’s more than 50-year history at its Dr. James Taylor building located at 10 Gove Street in East Boston. A phased, multi-million-dollar project, the four-floor facility renovation will transform the building’s interior to
- [Joni DiMarzo of Stand Up For Eastie spreads her message at Mutual Aid Eastie event in Central Square](https://eastboston.com/joni-dimarzo-of-stand-up-for-eastie-spreads-her-message-at-mutual-aid-eastie-event-in-central-square/) - Editor’s Note: The following are remarks delivered by Joni DiMarzo of Stand Up For Eastie, a group of concerned citizens worried about overdevelopment in East Boston, at last Sunday’s assembly organized by Mutual Aid Eastie. The remarks were edited for clarity. Hello everyone! For those of you who don’t know me, I want to quickly
- [Another Success! Let's Get Movin' Annual Race promotes healthy living and community in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/lets-get-movin-annual-race/) - Photographs Courtesy Let's Get Movin', East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Learn more about Let's Get Movin in this UpFront interview with Cristina Weddle by Frank Conte
- [Save the date: Kiwanis Club of East Boston 75th Diamond Jubilee Celebration: June 21, 2022](https://eastboston.com/save-the-date-kiwanis-club-of-east-boston-75th-diamond-jubilee-celebration-june-21-2022/) - East Boston Kiwanis Club to Celebrate its 75th Anniversary The Kiwanis Club of East Boston marks its 75th Anniversary with a celebration set for Tuesday, June 21, from 6-9 p.m. at Spinelli’s Function Hall, 282 Chelsea Street in East Boston. The Diamond Jubilee Celebration features current and past Kiwanis Club members, and hosts Kiwanians from
- [Mark the date: June 10 -- 2022 Pride Flag Raising](https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-june-10-2022-pride-flag-raising/)
- [With help from Minds Matter, East Boston students gain acceptance to prestigious colleges](https://eastboston.com/with-help-from-minds-matter-east-boston-students-gain-acceptance-to-prestigious-colleges/) - All of the students were enrolled in a mentorship program at Minds Matter of Boston Boston, MA (May 31, 2022) – After a grueling two years of pandemic-interrupted learning, seven East Boston students overcame the odds to gain admission to top universities with the help of a mentoring program - Minds Matter Boston - which
- [Congrats! East Boston High School Baseball wins Boston City League Championship](https://eastboston.com/congrats-east-boston-high-school-baseball-wins-boston-city-league-championship/) - The Boston Herald has the details. Read them here.
- [Bound and Determined: East Boston resident Julie Dupere achieves her goal of a college degree despite her unconventional upbringing](https://eastboston.com/bound-and-determined-east-boston-resident-julie-achieves-her-goal-of-a-college-degree-despite-her-unconventional-upbringing/) - BOSTON, MA – (May 27, 2022) Born and raised in East Boston, Julia Dupere and her siblings had an unconventional upbringing. They were not allowed to go to school or see conventional doctors. Julia’s first experience in a classroom was at the age of nineteen when she enrolled in the Harborside Community School Adult Education
- [UpFront with Frank Conte: An interview with East Boston-born Artist James Zaccaria](https://eastboston.com/frank-conte-interviews-james-zaccaria-artist/) - Learn more about about Jim's work here. Related: Eastie Native to be Honored at Illustrators of the Future Awards Event in Hollywood Originally published and posted on March 18, 2022
- [UpFront with Frank Conte: Interview with Cristina Weddle of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center's Let's Get Movin' program](https://eastboston.com/upfront-with-frank-conte-interview-with-cristina-weddle-of-east-boston-neighborhood-health-centers-lets-get-movin-program/) - In this latest edition of UpFront, we learn about "Let's Get Movin," a program to inspire families and children in East Boston and nearby to engage in physical activities and nutritional excellence to promote healthy living. The program is run by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
- [Freedberg: Receivership of Boston’s Public Schools? Not yet!](https://eastboston.com/receivership-of-bostons-public-schools-not-yet/) - BY MIKE FREEDBERG SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM Subjecting Boston’s enormous school system to C. 69 MGL receivership is a drastic remedy. Receivership puts the entire management of a huge system in the hands of one person. Yet the comprehensive incompetence that has been a feature of the Boston Public School system for decades — to say
- [Friends, neighbors praise the contributions of Larry Braman, who passed away December 18, 2021; Phil Giffee remembers his friend and fellow activist](https://eastboston.com/friends-neighbors-remember-larry-braman-who-passed-away-december-18-2021-phil-giffee-remembers-his-friend/) - Larry Braman, who died December 18, 2021, exemplified the lifelong activism which became part of the East Boston brand. His legacy will endure mostly from his warm personality and eternal optimism in the face of long odds. Larry was a reporter, copy-editor and proofreader at the East Boston Community News. For a small salary he
- [It's official! Gabriela "Gigi" Coletta sworn in as the new District 1 City Councilor](https://eastboston.com/its-official-gabriela-gigi-coletta-sworn-in-as-the-new-district-1-city-councilor/) - Congrats and good luck! The following are Councilor Coletta's remarks from today's swearing in ceremony. Thank you, Mayor Wu, distinguished guests, my now colleagues on the council, and everyone for being here to share this incredible day with me. As a former city council staffer, I have a unique appreciation and reverence for these chambers,
- [Sumner Tunnel work will have a major traffic impact](https://eastboston.com/sumner-tunnel-work-will-have-a-major-traffic-impact/) - From WGBH Traveling between downtown Boston and East Boston, including Logan International Airport, is about to become even more of a headache. State transportation officials are preparing next month to kick off a major, year-plus rehabilitation project in the Sumner Tunnel, which is in a state of "disrepair" 87 years after it opened as the
- [Massachusetts U-rate drops to 4.1; state economy adds 10,500 in April](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-u-rate-drops-to-5-1-state-economy-adds-10500-in-april/) - Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for April BOSTON, MA – May 20, 2022 – The state’s April total unemployment rate dropped by two-tenths of a percentage point at 4.1 percent over the month, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 10,500
- [Chart of the Month: Voter registration trend from 2000 to 2022 East Boston](https://eastboston.com/chart-of-the-month-voter-registration-trend-from-2000-to-2022/)
- [Boston Man Charged with Pandemic Fraud, Identity Theft, Firearm and Drug Offenses](https://eastboston.com/boston-man-charged-with-pandemic-fraud-identity-theft-firearm-and-drug-offenses/) - BOSTON – A Boston man has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty to fraud, identity theft, firearm and drug offenses. Jammy Alphonse, 28, was charged and has agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, false representation of a Social Security number, aggravated identity theft, possession of a firearm and ammunition and possession
- [Upcoming Suspension of Blue Line Train Service between Wonderland and Orient Heights for 18 Days Begins Sunday, May 22](https://eastboston.com/upcoming-suspension-of-blue-line-train-service-between-wonderland-and-orient-heights-for-18-days-begins-sunday-may-22/) - Free shuttle buses will replace trains between these stations. Critical work on the Suffolk Downs pedestrian bridge needs to be complete prior to the beginning of the shutdown of the Sumner Tunnel on June 10 as part of the MassDOT Sumner Tunnel Restoration project. BOSTON – Beginning Sunday, May 22, through Wednesday, June 8, Blue
- [Mayor Wu appoints East Boston's Gladys Oliveros as liaison for Latinx community.](https://eastboston.com/mayor-wu-appoints-east-bostons-gladys-oliveros-as-liaison-for-latinx-community/) - Mayor Wu Announces the Appointment of Gladys Oliveros as the Liaison for the Latinx Community (BOSTON, May 16,2022) Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the appointments of Anna White as the South Boston liaison and Gladys Oliveros as the liaison to the Latinx community in the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS). They will serve as the
- [NOAH gifts air filter to Salvadoran consulate on Bennington Street](https://eastboston.com/6073/) - As part of the 50k air quality grant from the City of Boston NOAH began placing air filters in East Boston businesses. The first receipt of air filters was the Salvadoran consulate on Bennington Street. NOAH presents Salvadoran Consulate with Air Filters Learn more about the NOAH grant here.
- [The Ordination Class of 2022: Deacon Steven Restrepo](https://eastboston.com/the-ordination-class-of-2022-deacon-steven-restrepo/) - BRIGHTON -- Born to Colombian immigrants, Deacon Steven Restrepo grew up in East Boston with his parents and three older brothers. His family attended Most Holy Redeemer Parish when now-Bishop Robert Hennessey was the pastor there. As a child, he attended public schools and played Little League baseball. He entered Boston College as a nursing
- [Guest Column: The Most Silent Threat to Property Rights Keeps Creeping Forward on Beacon Hill: "Tenant Right of First Refusal"](https://eastboston.com/the-most-silent-threat-to-property-rights-keeps-creeping-forward-on-beacon-hill/) - by AMIR SHAHSAVARI Despite the end of another cold winter in Massachusetts, many small property owners still feel the chill of hostile housing proposals, which would violate their property rights. Among the proposals heard on Beacon Hill, there is one proposal, in particular, that remains more ominous due to its silent progression in the state
- [What we saw at the East Boston High School Community STEAM Day](https://eastboston.com/what-we-saw-at-the-east-boston-high-school-community-steam-day/) - EAST BOSTON, MA May 14, 2022: On a beautiful sunny day students from East Boston High School hosted their Community STEAM Day at the school. The parking lot was filled with exhibits and activities for all ages.
- [A note from the editor](https://eastboston.com/a-note-from-the-editor/) - Dear Readers: Happy New Year! Let's hope that 2022 improves upon 2021! It's been one year since we moved over to the WordPress platform and it's been a major improvement. A good portion of what you see now is still under construction. In addition to first-rate news aggregation, EastBoston.com will provide more original content. During
- [Save the date: June 16 Salesian Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp Scholarship Auction](https://eastboston.com/save-the-date-june-16-salesian-boys-girls-club-summer-camp-scholarship-auction/) - Join the Salesians for an evening of celebrating together while raising funds for Summer Camp Scholarships and Club Programs. The event welcomes guests to our Club for an evening of great prizes, good friends, with dinner & drinks outdoors under our tented venue. For more information, please contact Michael Triant | michaeltriant@salesianclub.com | 617-913-1531Anita Belmonte
- [UPDATE: Blue Line suspension between Airport and Bowdoin extension will continue through Tuesday, May 17](https://eastboston.com/blue-line-suspension-between-airport-and-bowdoin-extended-until-friday-may-13/) - IMPORTANT UPDATE! Blue Line train service anticipated to return on Wednesday, May 18. BOSTON – The MBTA today announced that the current Blue Line service suspension between Airport and Bowdoin stations will continue through Tuesday, May 17, with train service expected to resume on Wednesday, May 18. Due to the complicated area of track in
- [In East Boston, Mayor Wu announces new partnerships to increase access to renewable energy and energy efficiency](https://eastboston.com/in-east-boston-mayor-wu-announces-new-partnerships-to-increase-access-to-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency/) - Solarize Eastie will reduce costs for solar panel installation and the Community First Partnership will expand energy efficiency opportunities for environmental justice communities (EAST BOSTON - Monday, May 9, 2022) - Today, Mayor Wu announced the launch of the Solarize Eastie pilot program to increase solar panel installation and onsite battery storage in East Boston.
- [Freedberg: Analysis: How Coletta carried the day](https://eastboston.com/freedberg-analysis-how-coletta-carried-the-day/) - by MICHAEL FREEDBERGSPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM At the age of 29, Gabriela Coletta is still the young lady who has been at the center of East Boston election politics since 2015. Instead of marshalling fields for other candidates, she now has a seat of her own – winning the District 1 special election this week by
- [Update: Thanks supporters -- Congratulations! Meet the new District 1 city councilor: Gabriela Gigi Coletta; defeats Tania Del Rio 57% to 33%](https://eastboston.com/who-will-it-be/) - Results (Link to the City of Boston's Election Department) The following statement was released by Gabriela Gigi Coletta on May 4, 2022 Friend, You have heard me say this before, and I will say it again with great pride, as your Councilor-elect: I am a daughter of District One. Every opportunity, every relationship, every inch
- [5/3/22 is Special Election Day. Voters head to polls to elect new district councilor](https://eastboston.com/today-is-special-election-day/) - For District 1 City Council Read "In their own words" by the candidates
- [May 7: Stand up for Eastie to hold meet & greet for its petition drive](https://eastboston.com/stand-up-for-eastie-to-hold-meet-greet-for-its-petition-drive/) - Stand Up For Eastie would like to invite all residents to a meetup on Saturday, May 7th. Stand Up For Eastie is a grass-roots group that educates East Boston residents on the legalities and zoning codes for developments. Our goal is to preserve the neighborhood and to keep families living in Eastie. On Saturday, we
- [East Boston HS Jets hockey captain Andy Qiu earns Bruins honors](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-hs-jets-hockey-captain-andy-qiu-earns-bruins-honors/) - East Boston player wins the prestigious Boston City League 2022 Boston Bruins Sportsmanship Award. Read more at East Boston High School News.
- [East Boston resident gives back to the mentoring organization that helped her get into New York University](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-resident-gives-back-to-the-mentoring-organization-that-helped-her-get-into-new-york-university/) - A decade after meeting her mentors, Jada Alexander is now a Program Manager at Minds Matter of Boston Boston, MA (April 29, 2022) – In 2012, East Boston resident Jada Alexander overcame the odds to gain admission to New York University. An academically gifted first-generation college student, Jada and her family were passionate that she
- [East Boston Community Soup Kitchen names Elena Jimenez new executive director](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-community-soup-kitchen-names-elena-jimeniz-new-executive-director/) - This just in from an April 23, 20220 email from Sandra Aleman Nijjar and EBCSK Board of Directors "Dear friends of our East Boston Community Soup Kitchen (EBCSK), I hope my email finds you doing well and that you are enjoying the beautiful spring weather. I am here on a Saturday afternoon watering my seedlings.
- [Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for March: U-Rate at 4.3 percent; Jobs up 21,000](https://eastboston.com/massachusetts-unemployment-jobs-up-2100/) - Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for March BOSTON, MA – April 15, 2022 – The state’s March total unemployment rate dropped by four-tenths of a percentage point at 4.3 percent over the month, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 21,000
- [Freedberg: Mayor Wu’s East Boston Climate Change Plan: What’s Missing?](https://eastboston.com/mayor-wus-east-boston-climate-change-plan-whats-missing/) - by MIKE FREEDBERGSPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM East Boston is seriously challenged by sea rise. Whether the cause is nature’s doing or of human waste is a matter of some debate and much agenda evangelizing. Yet streets now flood at very high tides and so do the basements of local residences. If seas continue to rise, as
- [WGBH: "Crashpads all over East Boston"](https://eastboston.com/wgbh-crashpads-all-over-east-boston/) - From WGBH: "After Boston inspectors shut down an illegal East Boston crashpad earlier this month, GBH News identified over a dozen crashpads in East Boston, all located within a couple miles of Logan International Airport. Interviews with flight attendants indicate there are even more, marketed on private Facebook groups like “Boston Crew Commuter Apartments” and
- [Coming to East Boston, more trees and more equity! Neighborhood currently has the fewest trees compared to the rest of the city](https://eastboston.com/coming-to-east-boston-more-trees-and-more-equity-neighborhood-currently-has-the-fewest-trees-compared-to-the-rest-of-the-city/) - Creating equity through trees By ELENA EBERWEIN SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM Some of the city’s neighborhoods, like East Boston, need more trees according to Boston Parks and Recreation and other organizations. And after several studies, East Boston may be getting more of them thanks to a renewed emphasis on expanding the city’s tree canopy, which supporters
- [Eastie's Kate Stover is running in the Boston Marathon to benefit the Pine Street Inn](https://eastboston.com/easties-kate-stover-is-running-in-the-boston-marathon-to-benefit-the-pine-street-inn/) - An East Boston resident, Kate Stover, will be running the Boston Marathon for Pine Street Inn, New England’s largest homeless service organization. Kate is running the Boston Marathon for Pine Street Inn for the 1st time. This marathon will be her 3rd World Major Marathon. “Pine Street’s vision of a permanent home and community for
- [East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Appoints Andreina Sanabria as Assistant VP of Neighborhood PACE](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-neighborhood-health-center-appoints-andreina-sanabria-as-assistant-vp-of-neighborhood-pace/) - Boston, MA (April 12, 2022) – East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) today announced that Andreina Sanabria has been appointed to the role of Assistant Vice President of Neighborhood PACE, a home care solution for seniors and part of the national Program of All-Inclusive Care for adults 55 and older. As Assistant Vice President, Sanabria
- [Upcoming Suspensions of Blue Line service for repairs: Between April 25 and May 8 and May 12 and May 29](https://eastboston.com/upcoming-suspensions-of-blue-line-service-will-allow-crews-to-accelerate-infrastructure-improvements/) - Between April 25 and May 8, service will be suspended between Airport and Bowdoin stations with alternate shuttle bus and ferry services provided. Between May 12 and May 29, service will be suspended between Wonderland and Orient Heights stations with alternate shuttle bus service provided. (BOSTON, April 11, 2022) – Between April 25 and May
- [Curtis Guild K-6 Teacher names as 2022 Fund for Teachers Fellow](https://eastboston.com/curtis-guild-k-6-teacher-names-as-2022-fund-for-teachers-fellow/) - Now in its 21st year, the organization provides experiential learning opportunities for Pre- K to 12th-grade educators across the U.S. The Fund for Teachers (FFT) recently announced the names of public, private and charter school teachers to receive $1.19 million in grants for self-designed summer fellowships and experiential learning opportunities. Curtis Guild K-6 teacher Jeffrey
- [Update: MBTA postpones work](https://eastboston.com/blue-line-work-means-shutdown-between-airport-and-bowdoin-stations-april-2-to-april-14/) - Photo credit: EastBoston.com Original story Blue Line work means shutdown between Airport and Bowdoin stations: April 2 to April 14 Rail service will be suspended between Airport and Bowdoin Stations from April 2 to April 14 to allow crews to accelerate necessary track replacement work and other infrastructure improvements. Bus shuttles will be offered as
- ["In their own words": Candidates Coletta and Del Rio make their cases to be the next district 1 city councilor](https://eastboston.com/in-their-own-words-candidates-coletta-and-del-rio-make-their-case-to-be-the-next-district-1-city-councilor/) - In their own words Gabriela "Gigi" Coletta: "I'm a daughter of District 1" Tania Del Rio: "We are on the precipice of real change" Tania Del Rio (l) and Gabriella Coletta (r).
- ["In their own words": Tania Del Rio](https://eastboston.com/in-their-own-words-tania-del-rio/) - In their own words: Tania Del Rio We are at a historic crossroads in our city. Over the past few years, voters have chosen change, electing trailblazers whose powerful blend of lived and professional experiences have brought our city closer than it's ever been to a truly inclusive democracy. We’ve done so much, but the
- ["In their own words": Gabriela Coletta](https://eastboston.com/in-their-own-words-garbriela-coletta/) - I’m a daughter of District One, a proud product of the Boston Public School system, and I’ve committed my entire career in service to my community, to my neighbors, and to this district. Uplifting and serving the residents of East Boston is the only thing I’ve ever known. I was raised by two community advocates
- [The February Employment Situation in Massachusetts: URate at 4.7; New jobs at 14,600](https://eastboston.com/the-february-employment-situation-in-massachusetts-urate-at-4-7-new-jobs-at-14600/) - Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for February BOSTON, MA – The state’s February total unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point at 4.7 percent over the month, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 14,600 jobs in February. This follows last month’s
- [April 28, 2022: East Boston Central Catholic School 2022 Legacy Gala](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-central-catholic-school-2022-legacy-gala/) - Mr. Robert Casaletto, Principal on behalf of the East Boston Central Catholic School Board cordially invites you to a very special evening, The 2022 Legacy Gala: “A Celebration of Leadership, Service, and Commitment”Thursday, April 28, 2022, 6:00 p.m.Reception, Dinner, Auction and Tribute at Spinelli's in East Boston honoring John Teixeira, Sharon Rozzi, & Manny LopesExtraordinary
- [At the close of Women's History Month, leaders from the Italian American Alliance recall their moms](https://eastboston.com/at-the-close-of-womens-history-month-leaders-from-the-italian-american-alliance-recall-their-moms/) - Adriana Di Stefanoby Jimmy Di Stefano, IAA resident My Mother, Adriana Di Stefano was born on August 23, 1926 in Abruzzo, Italy. She arrived in-the United States of America on Christmas Eve of 1949, lived in the North End of Boston for five years, before moving to Watertown, a suburb of Boston, MA With her loving husband by her side raised
- [Giarratani: Making the case for Tania Del Rio as the next District 1 city councilor](https://eastboston.com/giarratani-makes-the-case-for-tania-del-rio-as-the-next-district-1-city-councilor/) - WHY I AM SUPPORTING TANIA DEL RIO FOR THE DISTRICT 1 CITY COUNCIL SEAT BY SAL GIARRATANI SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM This month of March is celebrated by many as Women's HISTORY month and for the first time ever, there are two women running for a vacant seat on the Boston City Council representing District 1
- [Writer/Activists announce their choices for District 1 City Council: Freedberg for Coletta; Giarratani for Del Rio](https://eastboston.com/writer-activists-announce-their-choices-for-district-1-city-council-freedberg-for-coletta-giarratani-for-del-rio/) - To better inform voters about the upcoming election, two regular contributors to EastBoston outline their arguments in favor of the two candidates running in the special May 3, 2022 election for District 1 city council. Mike Freedberg outlines his support for Gabriella Coletta while Sal Giarratani weighs in on behalf of Tania Del Rio. Related
- [Freedberg: Why I am supporting Gabriela Coletta, a true neighborhood councilor](https://eastboston.com/freedberg-why-i-am-supporting-gabriela-coletta-a-true-neighborhood-councilor/) - By MIKE FREEDBERG SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM When we created at a hybrid system of at-large and nine district councilors in 1982, the focus shifted to neighborhoods and their specific concerns. Under Chapter 605 of the Acts of 1982, the job to tackle big, city-wide issues was retained by four at-large councilors while the hyper-local issues
- [Eastie Farm seedlings! Order by March 29, 2022](https://eastboston.com/eastie-farm-seedlings-order-by-march-29-2022/) - Check out the catalog and be sure to order by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 eastiefarm.com/seedlings
- ["Perverso" MS-13 butcher is going to the Big House for life](https://eastboston.com/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 before second murder FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, February 17, 2022 BOSTON – A member of the violent MS-13 gang was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for RICO conspiracy and for
- [East Boston Neighborhood Health Center responds to Centro Presente's allegations on immigrant care](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-neighborhood-health-center-responds-to-centro-presentes-allegations-on-immigrant-care/) - In response to a press conference announcing legal action by Centro Presente, the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center released this public statement. "At East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, we take great pride in our deep and rich history serving the immigrant community. EBNHC had over 400,000 patient visits last year. More than 70,000 of our
- [January numbers: State's unemployment rate increases slightly to 4.8 percent, above national average.](https://eastboston.com/states-unemployment-rate-increases-slightly-to-4-8-percent-below-national-average/) - Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for January BOSTON, MA – The state’s January total unemployment rate increased by two-tenths of a percentage points at 4.8 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 10,600 jobs in January. This follows last month’s
- [Freedberg: Meeting up with the District 1 candidates](https://eastboston.com/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 women seeking to be District One’s new City Councilors; “Where are the men?” she asks. That’s an interesting question, I suppose, but it isn’t a political question. Politically.
- [City Council candidates tackle East Boston’s biggest issues](https://eastboston.com/city-council-candidates-tackle-east-bostons-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 two leading Boston City Council candidates Gabriela Coletta and Tania Del Rio are stepping up to address how they will balance the needs of District 1. The race for
- [Rockland Trust Launches its 5th Annual Small Business, Big Dreams Contest](https://eastboston.com/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 – Rockland Trust has just launched its annual Small Business, Big Dreams contest. This competition offers small business owners the chance to take their enterprise to the next level. Participants
- [GoFundMe campaign set up for Maverick Street fire victims](https://eastboston.com/gofundme-campaign-set-up-for-maverick-street-fire-victims/) - More information here.
- [Mayor Wu recommends Community Preservation Act funding for 52 projects worth more than $27 million; three East Boston projects included](https://eastboston.com/mayor-wu-recommends-community-preservation-act-funding-for-52-projects-worth-more-than-27-million-three-east-boston-projects-included/) - 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 in affordable housing projects; $6.1 million in historic preservation projects; and $6.4 million in recreational use and open space projects BOSTON - Monday, February 28, 2022 - Mayor Michelle Wu
- [RIP Rosemarie Sansone, former Boston City Councilor and trailblazing political figure who shaped city governance and nonprofit leadership](https://eastboston.com/rip-rosemarie-sansone-former-boston-city-councilor-trailblazing-political-figure-who-shaped-city-governance-and-nonprofit-leadership-known-for-her-role-as-a-civic-booster/) - 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 died of cancer at home in Lexington, Mass., on February, 21, 2022. Whether it was her role as city councilor, an official for the city's Business and Cultural development office, a
- [Eastie Native to be Honored at Illustrators of the Future Awards Event in Hollywood](https://eastboston.com/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 The Taglyan Complex on Friday, April 8th. In addition, his art has earned him a cash prize and will be published in the international bestselling anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of
- [Robare: To address the city's housing crisis, let's talk upzoning!](https://eastboston.com/to-address-the-citys-housing-crisis-lets-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 zoning district that encourages multifamily homes around its stations. The law also eliminated a requirement that zoning changes need supermajorities to pass in town meetings and city councils.
- [NOAH receives City of Boston Clean Air Grant](https://eastboston.com/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) Today, the City of Boston announced the recipient of the Community Clean Air Grant program to support community-based projects to address air pollution. This grant program is a part of
- [Freedberg: Can Boston's Public Schools ever be fixed?](https://eastboston.com/freedberg-can-bostons-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 percent of the entire City budget for all departments. That’s nothing new. For the entire 10 years I’ve covered the beat, Boston’s schools have been a money elephant.
- [Rockland Trust launches its Annual Scholarship Program](https://eastboston.com/rockland-trust-launches-their-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 a part-time or full-time undergraduate study for the first time at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year (2022-2023). Rockland Trust has
- [Feb. 16: Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Agenda](https://eastboston.com/feb-16-jeffries-point-neighborhood-association-planning-zoning-pz-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 difficulty registering or attending, please contact us at board@jeffriespoint.org. If you are an abutter within the 300' radius to a development project and wish to be considered to speak aloud (not
- [It's official! Greg Wilmot appointed EBNHC’s president and CEO!](https://eastboston.com/greg-wilmot-appointed-ebnhcs-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 Center (EBNHC) today announced its Board of Directors has appointed Greg Wilmot as president & chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Wilmot has served as the health center’s interim
- [State Senator Lydia Edwards endorses Gabriela Coletta for District 1 City Council; Throws backing behind her former chief of staff](https://eastboston.com/state-senator-lydia-edwards-endorses-gabriela-coletta-for-district-1-city-council-throws-backing-behind-her-former-chief-of-staff/) - BOSTON - Gabriela Coletta, candidate for Boston City Councilor District One, announced the endorsement of her former boss, First Suffolk & Middlesex State Senator and District One Councilor Lydia Edwards. “Gabriela Coletta is the most prepared, competent, and capable person to be the next City Councilor. She is uniquely qualified for the job. She came
- [Taking a look at 311 service call data for 2020 from East Boston](https://eastboston.com/taking-a-look-at-311-service-call-data-from-east-boston/) - EAST BOSTON NEWS Using the latest 311 data available for East Boston (CY 2020), we took a look at some local trends when it comes to 311 service calls. At this writing, data for 2021 is not yet available at the City of Boston's website. For East Boston the Citizens Connect App was the most
- [East Boston's Maria Vasco chosen as speaker at BU entrepreneurs conference](https://eastboston.com/east-bostons-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 graduates to explore ways to level up their skills while creating meaningful change and connecting with community BOSTON, Mass. (February 3, 2022) – Boston University will host one of the region’s
- [BMRB: Boston ends FY21 with $15.3m surplus](https://eastboston.com/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 strong and made up for revenues that came in under budget. While the city overall spent $295,263 more than budgeted, most departments kept spending under budget, with the exception of Police.
- [Feb. 8: East Boston Ward 1 Republicans put out the call for state convention delegates](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-ward-1-republican-put-out-the-call-for-state-convention-delegates/) - 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 interested East Boston registered (as of December 31, 2021) Republicans to advise the Committee of their desire to be a delegate at the Convention. The Committee will meet and select
- [February 16: Trustees to host community design for Piers Park III](https://eastboston.com/5560/) - Upcoming Community Design Review: "The Trustees hope to see you on February 16th as they share a new Piers Park III design draft, incorporating community feedback throughout 2021. They hope you can join this virtual public meeting to weigh in on the updated design and voice your ideas and needs for the future East Boston
- [JPNA meets February 7, 2022 with updates](https://eastboston.com/jpna-meets-february-7-2022-with-updates/) - Monday, February 7th, 20217:00 - 8:30 pmZoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, February 6th at 7pm. PLEASE NOTEIn order to
- [With virtual kickoff, Gabriela Coletta makes it official on Feb. 8](https://eastboston.com/with-virtual-kickoff-gabriela-coletta-makes-it-official-on-feb-8/) - BOSTON (February 1, 2022) - Gabriela Coletta, candidate for district one Boston City Councilor will be hosting a virtual campaign kickoff on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 5:30PM to officially launch her candidacy. “I’m so grateful for the broad support and the coalition of residents from across the district,” said Coletta. “Please join us for
- [Corner Stalk gets ZBA approval](https://eastboston.com/corner-stalk-gets-zba-approval/) - Universal Hub has some details. "The Zoning Board of Appeal today approved an urban-agripreneur's plans to convert most of the shipping containers on Condor Street in which he now grows lettuce to marijuana grow stations. Shawn Cooney, who has been growing lettuce in four shipping containers on Condor Street near Meridian Street for seven years,
- [Sacred Heart to host International Exhibit on Eucharistic Miracles](https://eastboston.com/sacred-heart-to-host-international-exhibit-on-eucharistic-miracles/) - (EAST BOSTON - January 27, 2020) The International Exhibit on Eucharistic Miracles was developed by Blessed Carlo Acutis. The exhibit contains an extensive assortment of photographs and historical descriptions of Eucharistic miracles recognized by the Catholic Church that have taken place throughout the ages all across the world. The exhibit is made up of 159
- [Matt Robare: Taking it to Wu's streets: Bike lanes, sidewalks and free buses for a walkable city](https://eastboston.com/matt-robare-taking-it-to-wus-streets-bike-lanes-sidewalks-and-free-buses/) - By MATT ROBARESPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM It’s not news that Boston has a traffic problem. Despite the fact that the Omicron wave again delayed most employees returning to the office, traffic has roared back to pre-pandemic levels and beyond and back to some of the worst in the country. Not helping are the service cuts the
- [MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to More than 10 Years in Federal Prison; Duende goes to the Big House](https://eastboston.com/ms-13-gang-member-sentenced-to-more-than-10-years-in-federal-prison-duende-goes-to-the-big-house/) - BOSTON – An MS-13 member was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for racketeering conspiracy and being an illegal alien in unlawful possession of ammunition. Cristian Alvarez Hernandez, a/k/a “Duende,” 22, a Salvadoran national residing in East Boston, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Mark L. Wolf to 121 months in prison
- [Maura Healey makes it official at Maverick Square announcement as new poll shows strong support](https://eastboston.com/maura-healey-makes-it-official-at-maverick-square-announcement/) - It's official the Attorney General is running for Governor. Links: WCVB-TV: AG Maura Healey is running for Governor Commonwealth Magazine: Healey stays on script "Addressing reporters on Thursday morning outside the Maverick Square MBTA station in East Boston, Healey largely stuck to campaign platitudes. She said the pandemic has taken a big toll on residents,
- [The Pride of Eastie: Jermaine Wiggins' catches set the trend for a dynasty](https://eastboston.com/the-pride-of-eastie-jermaine-wiggins-catches-set-the-trend-for-a-dynasty/) - [Editor's note: Wiggie's the best! From the Salesians to EBHS to Georgia to the Patriots to WEEI, Jermaine Wiggins is the product of a great neighborhood. ] ‘The game changed my life forever’: 20-year anniversary of Wiggins' greatest game on a historic night in Pats history" "Mike Eruzione, a Winthrop guy, scored the winning goal
- [Among the first: State Rep. Adrian Madaro endorses Gabriela Coletta](https://eastboston.com/among-the-first-state-rep-adrian-madaro-endorses-gabriela-coletta/) - BOSTON - Today, Gabriela Coletta, candidate for Boston City Councilor District 1 was endorsed by East Boston State Representative Adrian Madaro. Adrian Madaro is a lifelong resident of East Boston and a first-generation American. Prior to being elected to the State House in 2015, he served as a legislative aid and chief of staff for
- [Mayor Wu announces Nathalia Benitez as new ONS liaison for East Boston](https://eastboston.com/mayor-wu-announces-nathalia-benitez-as-new-ons-liaison-for-east-boston/) - BOSTON - Tuesday, January 25, 2022 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the appointment of Enrique Pepén as the director of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) and John Romano as the new deputy director. Additionally, Mayor Wu announced hirings for three vacant positions, including Nathalia Benitez as the East Boston Liaison, Chulan Huang
- [Call to action: EB Community Soup Kitchen puts out a call for winter coats](https://eastboston.com/call-to-action-eb-community-soup-kitchen-placing-call-for-winter-coats/) - "We are already in mid month of January of this new year, 2022. I wish you all the best in this new year," says Sandra Niijar, Founder and Executive Director of the East Boston Community Soup Kitchen, "I pray that each and every one of you are safe, healthy and happy." Others may not have
- [Senator Lydia Edwards submits council resignation effective April 30, 2022 -- setting in motion special election](https://eastboston.com/senator-lydia-edwards-submits-council-resignation-effective-april-30-2022-setting-in-motion-special-election/) - Action will minimize vacancy in council representation for District One residents (Boston, MA, Friday, January 21, 2022) Today, Senator and Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards submitted her resignation to the Boston City Council, effective April 30, 2022. Edwards is honoring the commitment she made during her successful Senate campaign to gracefully exit her council seat
- [Down to 3.9 percent: State employment picture improves](https://eastboston.com/down-to-3-9-percent-state-employment-picture-improves/) - BOSTON, MA – January 21, 2022 – The state’s December total unemployment rate dropped by 1.3 percentage points at 3.9 percent from the revised November estimate of 5.2 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 20,100 jobs in December. This
- [GreenRoots which serves East Boston receives Blue Cross Blue Shield Through ‘Racial Justice in Health’ Grants](https://eastboston.com/greenroots-which-serves-east-boston-receives-blue-cross-blue-shield-through-racial-justice-in-health-grants/) - BOSTON (Jan. 18, 2022) – The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation today announced it has awarded the first grants through its new Racial Justice in Health program that will support grassroots nonprofit community organizations led by people of color. These grants were part of the Foundation’s overall grantmaking activity in 2021 that totaled
- [From the Archives (1999): Artists invade East Boston Waterfront](https://eastboston.com/from-the-archives-1999-artists-invade-east-boston-waterfront/) - by FRANK CONTE It's not everyday that artists wake up and find their work trashed, altered or stolen. But when you are a Reclamation Artist working on neglected public land for all the world to see, vandalism goes with the territory. "Nobody sees it as a surprise," says John Powell a light artist and sculptor
- [Michele McPhee is required reading: Pushing back against the mainstream narrative of the 'gang database'](https://eastboston.com/michelle-mcphee-is-required-reading-pushing-back-against-the-mainstream-narrative-of-the-gang-database/) - [Editor's note: No stranger to East Boston, Michele McPhee, investigative reporter and author, offers a much-need corrective to current thinking on the BRIC's 'gang database." There's more to the story than you are being told.] From Live Boston 617: "Gang Database is the Protection At-Risk Students and Bostonians Need to Curb Violence" Excerpt: "Then there
- [New at-large city councilor Ruthzee Louijeune supports ending rent control ban](https://eastboston.com/new-at-large-city-councilor-ruthzee-louijeune-supports-ending-rent-control-ban/) - BOSTON, MA – Tuesday, Boston City Councilor At-Large Ruthzee Louijeune, testified before the State House Housing Committee in support of a bill presented by Representatives Mike Connolly and Nika C. Elugardo that would allow municipalities access to resources that would help defend the rights of tenants and address the affordable housing crisis. Louijeune is currently
- [Senator-Elect Lydia Edwards to be Inaugurated Thursday, January 20th](https://eastboston.com/senator-elect-lydia-edwards-to-be-inaugurated-thursday-january-20th/) - (Boston / 1st Suffolk and Middlesex District) Senator-Elect Lydia Edwards will be sworn in to the Massachusetts Senate on Thursday, January 20th at 12:00 pm. Members of the Edwards family will join the Senator-Elect in person. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the event will have extremely limited in-person attendance. In compliance with the City of Boston’s
- [Spada Law Group announces Third Annual $5,000 scholarship fund to benefit 10 local students](https://eastboston.com/spada-law-group-announces-third-annual-5000-scholarship-fund-to-benefit-10-local-students/) - CHELSEA, Mass., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spada Law Group LLC has announced the launch of its third annual $5,000 scholarship fund to benefit graduating high school students who have overcome challenging situations. Recipients, one from each of ten Greater Boston communities, will each receive $500. Spada Law launched the scholarship to encourage students to
- [District 1 candidate Gabriela Coletta hires slate of campaign staffers](https://eastboston.com/district-1-candidate-gabriela-coletta-hires-slate-of-campaign-staffers/) - BOSTON, MA (January 11, 2022) - Gabriela Coletta, candidate for the District One Boston City Council, announced a slate of hires today. The seat will likely be vacated by Lydia Edwards whose general election is scheduled for January 11, 2022. Elvira Mora joins as Campaign Manager following her role as field director for David Halbert’s
- [Mayor Wu announces Ricardo Patron as press secretary](https://eastboston.com/mayor-wu-announces-ricardo-patron-as-press-secretary/) - Former chief of staff for Lydia Edwards, Patrón will lead the Press Office in working with the media to foster a connected City BOSTON - Monday, January 10, 2022 - Mayor Michelle Wu announced today that Ricardo Patrón will serve as Press Secretary, leading the Mayor’s Press Office. The Press Office works closely with the
- [Magdalena Ayed: Emphasis on luxury housing on waterfront has worked against coastal resilience and preserving port areas in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/magdalena-ayed-emphasis-on-luxury-housing-on-waterfront-has-worked-against-coastal-resilience-and-preserving-port-areas-in-east-boston/) - By MAGDALENA AYED SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM As we enter 2022, major challenges lie ahead. In the face of the over-development of large-scale luxury residential buildings in flood zones, preserving the port and marine industrial character of the waterfront while solving complex coastal resilience problems should be major priorities. In East Boston, this changing narrative has
- [State's unemployment rate increases to 5.4 percent 16,800 new jobs are created](https://eastboston.com/states-unemployment-rate-increases-to-5-4-percent-16800-new-jobs-are-created/) - For Immediate Release: December 17, 2021 Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for November BOSTON, MA – The state’s November total unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point at 5.4 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 16,800 jobs
- [Health Center issues update on Covid-19](https://eastboston.com/health-center-issues-update-on-covid-19/) - COVID 19 Test Result – What to do if you test positive Most people have mild COVID-19 illness and can recover at home without medical care. If you used a COVID home test kit and your result is POSITIVE You have COVID and do NOT need to confirm result with another test. If you have
- [Open call for East Boston BIPOC Artists](https://eastboston.com/open-call-for-east-boston-bipoc-artists/) - A paid creative residency for a group of BIPOC performing artists residing in East Boston to reflect on the impacts of local climate events, build on existing narratives of resilience to climate change, and to envision a thriving future for the East Boston community through artistic presentation. Where: East Boston, Massachusetts, US When: Deadline to
- [District 1 candidate Gabriela Coletta raises $50K to start her campaign](https://eastboston.com/district-1-candidate-gabriela-coletta-raises-50k-to-start-her-campaign/) - BOSTON (JANUARY 4 2022) – Gabriela Coletta, candidate for the District 1 Boston City Council seat, representing the neighborhoods of East Boston, North End and Charlestown announced her year-end fundraising totals today. Gabriela officially opened her campaign finance account on Monday, December 27, 2021 and has already raised more than $50,000 from 243 individual donors.
- [United Way of Mass Bay welcomes Xavier Andrews of East Boston as Director of Communications](https://eastboston.com/united-way-of-mass-bay-welcomes-xavier-andrews-as-director-of-communications/) - BOSTON -- United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley recently welcomed Xavier Andrews as its new Director of Communications. In this role, Andrews joins the region’s largest United Way as it launches a series of activities to build on the organization’s core strengths of impact, partnerships, and mobilization of resources to empower individuals, families and communities as they recover and rebuild amidst the
- [Conte: Commonwealth Magazine: Making gig economy look like mainstream economy would be big mistake](https://eastboston.com/conte-commonwealth-magazine-making-gig-economy-look-like-mainstream-economy-would-be-big-mistake/) - IN NOVEMBER 2022, voters will determine the future of the gig economy in Massachusetts, deciding two ballot measures related to temporary or contract workers who seek to remain independent freelancers. The first petition recently certified by the attorney general aims to “define and regulate the contract-based relationship between network companies and app-based drivers as independent
- [New urban thinking: Taking a look at a 15-minute neighborhood](https://eastboston.com/new-urban-thinking-taking-a-look-at-a-15-minute-neighborhood/) - by MATTHEW M. ROBARE SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM As much of the United States and Europe slowly emerged from lockdown last year, urban planners and politicians turned to a new concept, the 15-minute city. During the early days of the pandemic, many cities, Boston included, shut down public transit systems and encouraged people to work from
- [On the eve of Tuesday's election, Revere and Winthrop leaders back Edwards for State Senate](https://eastboston.com/on-the-eve-of-tuesdays-election-revere-and-winthrop-leaders-back-edwards-for-state-senate/) - EAST BOSTON NEWS All urge voters to get out and vote as mail legislation expires. General Election is Tuesday, January 11 (Revere and Winthrop, MA) Today, Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo and Winthrop Town Council President James Letterie announced their support for Lydia Edwards for State Senate and encouraged residents to turn out for the general
- [Sandy Zamor Calixte Launches Campaign for Suffolk County Sheriff](https://eastboston.com/sandy-zamor-calixte-launches-campaign-for-suffolk-county-sheriff/) - [Editor's Note: There will be a race for Suffolk County Sheriff as Calixte takes on incumbent Steve Tompkins] Learn more at sandyforsheriff.com BOSTON — Today, Sandy Zamor Calixte announced her candidacy for Suffolk County Sheriff. A community leader and longtime public safety professional, Zamor Calixte is running to change the Department to better serve the
- [District 1 City Council candidate Tania Del Rio announces campaign team and year-end fund total](https://eastboston.com/district-1-city-council-candidate-tania-del-rio-announces-campaign-team-and-year-end-fund-total/) - Says she will draw on her leadership background in City Hall and her experience as a BPS mother to fight on behalf of all residents in the District 1 neighborhoods of Charlestown, North End, & East Boston Boston, MA – The campaign to elect Tania Del Rio, the first candidate to announce a bid for
- [When Pete Townsend called King Crimson's 1969 debut album an "uncanny masterpiece."](https://eastboston.com/when-pete-townsend-called-king-crimsons-1969-release-an-uncanny-masterpiece/)
- [Gigi is in! Gabriela Coletta declares for district city council](https://eastboston.com/gigi-is-in-coletta-declares-for-district-city-council/) - Editor's Note: The field for district city council has grown by one. Former chief of staff to city councilor Lydia Edwards,longtime East Boston residents Gabriela Coletta has announced her candidacy in an email sent to prospective supporters this afternoon. From the email. "My name is Gabriela Coletta and I'm running to be District One's next
- [Health center distributes home test kits](https://eastboston.com/health-center-distributes-home-test-kits/) - BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) – A local health organization is continuing to provide equitable opportunities for some of those who were hit hardest by the pandemic. East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) has already played a critical role in helping low-income families during the pandemic. As a continuation of this mission, the organization handed out more
- [Where to get your Covid19 test kits](https://eastboston.com/where-to-get-your-covid19-test-kits/) - EAST BOSTON BPL East Boston Branch, 365 S. Bremen Street BCYF Paris Street, 112 Paris Street MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES CITY IS DEPLOYING FREE AT-HOME RAPID COVID-19 TEST KITS Tests now available at 14 Boston Public Library Branches and BCYF Community Centers BOSTON – Monday, December 20, 2021 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the distribution
- [Robare: Why abolishing the BPDA is a bad idea](https://eastboston.com/robare-why-abolishing-the-bdpa-is-a-bad-idea/) - by MATT ROBARE SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM New Boston Mayor Michelle Wu pledged to abolish the Boston Planning and Development Agency during her mayoral campaign, arguing that it is an unaccountable and misguided relic of the past: “Facing an affordable housing crisis, the worst traffic congestion in the United States and a climate crisis that
- [Sal LaMattina opts out of run for district city council seat](https://eastboston.com/sal-lamattina-opts-of-run-for-district-city-council-seat/) - By EASTBOSTON.COM STAFF After some speculation that he might run for his old seat, former district 1 city councilor Sal Lamattina chose last week to remain on the sidelines. In a text to friends, LaMattina said: "I am so humbled by the many calls and messages I have received from my friends and colleagues over
- [E. Boston Neighborhood Health Center Names Wilmot Interim President](https://eastboston.com/e-boston-neighborhood-health-center-names-wilmot-interim-president/) - From Massnonprofitnews.com December 21, 2021 — The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, a nonprofit based in East Boston that is the largest community health center in Massachusetts, recently announced it appointed Greg Wilmot as interim president and chief executive officer. Read more here.
- [Zoom meeting on 219 Paris Street proposal](https://eastboston.com/zoom-meeting-on-219-paris-street-proposal/)
- [Tania Del Rio strikes first: Announces bid for district city council hours after Edwards' senate win](https://eastboston.com/tania-del-rio-strikes-first-announces-bid-for-district-city-council-hours-after-edwards-senate-win/) - East Boston resident Tanio Del Rio is the first out of the gate in the sure-to-be-hotly-contested fight to succeed Senator-elect Lydia Edwards on the city council. Expect other names to surface soon. Here's Del Rio's website The Herald has a story.
- [Some highly speculative thoughts about next week’s Special Senate Primary](https://eastboston.com/some-highly-speculative-thoughts-about-next-weeks-special-senate-primary/) - by FRANK CONTE Who will win the Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Democratic Primary for State Senator that will determine the successor to former Senator Joseph Boncore? That’s a very big question. The only sure thing is that the Democrat who wins this month will be the next Senator. That’s because Republicans have once again have
- [Lydia wins! Mike Freedberg on how Edwards won big](https://eastboston.com/lydia-wins-mike-freedberg-on-how-edwards-won-big/) - by Mike Freedberg SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM On Tuesday, 13,564 voters in Boston, Revere, Winthrop and a small part of Cambridge bothered to cast a ballot to elect a new State Senator for their District, the First Suffolk and Middlesex. Lydia Edwards, a Boston City Councilor, soundly defeated her rival, Anthony D’Ambrosio, a member of Revere’s
- [Congratulations to the new state Senator: Lydia Edwards! D'Ambrosio concedes in low-turnout election: Latest results](https://eastboston.com/congratulations-to-the-new-state-senator-lydia-edwards/) - News: @lisakashinsky Edwards wins! East Boston regains the seat! Boston Results: Unofficial Revere Results: Unofficial Cambridge Results: Unofficial Winthrop: Unofficial Commonwealth Magazine: Boston city councilor tops Revere official with strong support from her Boston base Bay State Banner: Edwards is victor in Senate special election The next Senator from the Suffolk and Middlesex District (Courtesy
- [Where to vote in Boston on today's Special Democratic Primary for State Senate](https://eastboston.com/where-to-vote-on-tuesdays-special-democratic-primary-for-state-senate/) - CITY OF BOSTON ELECTION DEPARTMENT POLLING LOCATIONS Special State Primary - December 14, 2021 FIRST SUFFOLK and MIDDLESEX SENATORIAL DISTRICT: Ward 1 Precincts 1 through 14Ward 3 Precincts 1 through 4, 6 and 8Ward 5 Precincts 1, 3 through 5 and 11 Polls open from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm EAST BOSTON 1 SAMUEL ADAMS
- [Sal Baglio & Friends holiday concerts](https://eastboston.com/sal-baglio-friends-holiday-concerts/) - 3 Nights in DECEMBER!!! Saturday December 4 7:30PM Sal Baglio, Jon Butcher, Allen Estes TIX & INFO: https://rockportmusic.org/seaside-yuletide/ Saturday December 11 8PM Johnny A & Friends with Sal Baglio, Jon Butcher and James Montgomery CITY WINERY Boston MA https://bit.ly/jafriendsCWBos1211 Thursday December 16, 2021: 7PM Greg & The Morning Buzz Ball Capitol Center for the Arts Concord NH featuring
- [Freedberg on the State Senate race: "A tale of two electorates"](https://eastboston.com/freedberg-on-the-state-senate-race-a-tale-of-two-electorates/) - By MIKE FREEDBERG Special to EastBoston.com In much of today’s America, culture and custom have replaced economics and family history as determinants of voting. The special election taking place on December 14th in the First Suffolk and Middlesex District has, perhaps inevitably, devolved thus. As I go around the district, attending candidate events, reviewing the
- [Kelly Strong: Support for working-class jobs in Boston Harbor is widespread](https://eastboston.com/kelly-strong-support-for-working-class-jobs-in-boston-harbor-is-widespread/) - [Editor's Note: We need to preserve the maritime nature of our harbor and the jobs it sustains. Not everything can be housing and open space, important as those two elements are. Next year, EastBoston.com will explore ways to maintain a port that preserves the many industries that the region's economy depends upon. Here we link
- [Governor Baker says no to a third term](https://eastboston.com/governor-baker-says-no-to-a-third-term/) - UPDATE: Read Mike Freedberg's analysis over at Here and Sphere From the Boston Herald: "Gov. Charlie Baker has made the “extremely difficult decision” not to seek re-election for a third term as Massachusetts governor, clearing the field for a broad spectrum of candidates vying to take the corner office. 'After several months of discussion with
- [From the Archives 2018: The ICA comes to Eastie](https://eastboston.com/from-the-archives-2018-the-ica-comes-to-eastie/) - Originally posted June 24, 2018 Last year at one of the mayor's press conferences on local improvements, longtime activist and neighborhood fixture David Arinella took note of what many of his neighbors knew for a lifetime: "East Boston is now 'HD' which is not ‘high definition’ but rather what we call 'highly desirable.'" To residents
- [East Boston Greenway Council Meeting set for December 2, 2021](https://eastboston.com/east-boston-greenway-council-meeting-set-for-december-2-2021/) - AGENDA Welcome / Intros New Greenway Planning and Design Consultant Bulb Planting Wayfinding sign update Extensions Update MassTrails Grant Plan East Boston + Bennington St Comment letter Trustees Event: Luminara on 12-11 Development Committee Update Other topics ZOOMYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.When: Dec 2, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register
- [Massport helps feed neighbors this holiday season](https://eastboston.com/massport-helps-feed-neighbors-this-holiday-season/) - Annual food drive brought donations to community organizations BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is helping some neighbors in East Boston, South Boston, and Worcester feed their families this holiday season. Massport employees collected and donated hundreds of non-perishable food items, as well as grocery store gift cards, for the Authority’s annual food drive
- [Freedberg: State Senate Special Election: The View from Winthrop](https://eastboston.com/state-senate-special-election-the-view-from-winthrop/) - by Mike Freedberg SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM For the past two days, seeking an angle on the upcoming special election in the First Suffolk and Middlesex District, I’ve spent much time in Winthrop. First, it is home to neither of the two candidates, Lydia Edwards and Anthony D’Ambrosio. Second, it is home to Joe Boncore, the
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## Events

- [National Night Out](https://eastboston.com/events/national-night-out/) - National Night Out - East Boston August 04, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Date: Tuesday, August 4 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Lopresti Park - 33 Sumner Street, East Boston
- [Bean and Barter Market](https://eastboston.com/events/bean-and-barter-market/) - Join us at Constitution Beach on July 26th for a Bean & Barter market focused on the environment, sustainability, and climate justice. There’ll be artist vendors to trade and barter with and local organizations sharing information on the exciting work they do. We'll also have a resource table stocked with essential items, such as hygiene
- [Chamber's Cornhole Competition](https://eastboston.com/events/chambers-cornhole-competition/) - The East Boston Chamber of Commerce invites the community to a free Corn Hole Competition at the Tall Ship located at One East Pier Drive on Monday, August 3, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. This community outreach event offers a fun opportunity for neighbors, local businesses and visitors to connect while enjoying some friendly
- [BPDA Board Meeting on 9 Chelsea Street Proposal](https://eastboston.com/events/bpda-board-meeting-on-9-chelsea-street-proposal/) - Board of Directors' Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 3:30 PM East Boston Agenda Items The agenda for the BPDA Board Meeting is now available and the following project in East Boston is expected to be considered for approval. Please note that meeting agendas are subject to change. While no additional items can be added, items
- [Mayor Wu's Coffee Hour in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/events/mayor-wus-coffee-hour-in-east-boston/) - Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about City services and resident concerns. Through personal conversations, and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Wu looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve parks, public areas, and City services.
- [Maverick Landing Grab & Go Market](https://eastboston.com/events/maverick-landing-grab-go-market/) - Maverick Landing Community Services to Launch Grab & Go Market to Expand Fresh Food Access for Vulnerable East Boston Families EAST BOSTON, MA — Maverick Landing Community Services (MLCS) will host the launch of its new Grab & Go Market, a timely fresh food access initiative created to help vulnerable families obtain affordable, nutritious produce close to
- [Eastie Pride Day](https://eastboston.com/events/eastie-pride-day/) - Eastie Pride Day is all about uplifting the East Boston community while celebrating our history, traditions, and resilience. This event has always provided an opportunity to gather with our neighbors at Piers Park for an afternoon of fun and festivities. Many of the vital businesses and organizations throughout the neighborhood are showcased for the work
- [Chamber Ribbon Cutting](https://eastboston.com/events/chamber-ribbon-cutting/) - Join the East Boston Chamber of Commerce and owner Albiero "Al" Lopresa for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Al’s Market scheduled for Thursday, 7/9/26 at 9:30 am at its location at 279 Paris Street which is on the corner of Paris Street and Brooks Street.
- [Viva Colombia! 5th Annual Festival](https://eastboston.com/events/viva-colombia-5th-annual-festival/)
- [Zumix Summer Concert Series: Don't Be Denied (Rock)](https://eastboston.com/events/zumix-summer-concert-series-dont-be-denied-rock/) - Don't Be Denied (Rock) ZUMIX’s annual Summer Concert Series returns to Piers Park with free, family-friendly concerts showcasing local and international artists spanning rock, folk, jazz, soul, funk, and world music genres. All concerts are open to the public and include performances by ZUMIX youth openers. Piers Park is located at 95 Marginal Street, East
- [Concert Series: ZUMIX / MOAB Youth Showcase](https://eastboston.com/events/concert-series-zumix-moab-youth-showcase/) - ZUMIX / MOAB Youth Showcase ZUMIX’s annual Summer Concert Series returns to Piers Park with free, family-friendly concerts showcasing local and international artists spanning rock, folk, jazz, soul, funk, and world music genres. All concerts are open to the public and include performances by ZUMIX youth openers. Piers Park is located at 95 Marginal Street,
- [Zumix's Summer Concert Series: Opaline (Alt-Country Noise Rock)](https://eastboston.com/events/zumixs-summer-concert-series-opaline-alt-country-noise-rock/) - Opaline (Alt-Country Noise Rock)' ZUMIX’s annual Summer Concert Series returns to Piers Park with free, family-friendly concerts showcasing local and international artists spanning rock, folk, jazz, soul, funk, and world music genres. All concerts are open to the public and include performances by ZUMIX youth openers. Piers Park is located at 95 Marginal Street, East
- [Zumix's Summer Concert Series: Manuela Sanchez Goubert (Latin Jazz + Folk)](https://eastboston.com/events/zumixs-summer-concert-series-manuela-sanchez-goubert-latin-jazz-folk/) - Manuela Sanchez Goubert (Latin Jazz + Folk) ZUMIX’s annual Summer Concert Series returns to Piers Park with free, family-friendly concerts showcasing local and international artists spanning rock, folk, jazz, soul, funk, and world music genres. All concerts are open to the public and include performances by ZUMIX youth openers. Piers Park is located at 95
- [Zumix Summer Concert Series:  Zoe Knight & Mythical Beasts (Rock + Soul)](https://eastboston.com/events/zumix-summer-concert-series-zoe-knight-mythical-beasts-rock-soul/) - Zoe Knight & Mythical Beasts (Rock + Soul) ZUMIX’s annual Summer Concert Series returns to Piers Park with free, family-friendly concerts showcasing local and international artists spanning rock, folk, jazz, soul, funk, and world music genres. All concerts are open to the public and include performances by ZUMIX youth openers. Piers Park is located at
- [Zumix Summer Concert Series: Club D'Elf (Moroccan Trance / Jazz / Funk)](https://eastboston.com/events/zumix-summer-concert-series-club-delf-moroccan-trance-jazz-funk/) - Club D'Elf (Moroccan Trance / Jazz / Funk) ZUMIX’s annual Summer Concert Series returns to Piers Park with free, family-friendly concerts showcasing local and international artists spanning rock, folk, jazz, soul, funk, and world music genres. All concerts are open to the public and include performances by ZUMIX youth openers. Piers Park is located at
- [ZUMIX's Summer Concert Series - K² (Mozambican / Ghanaian Fusion)](https://eastboston.com/events/zumixs-summer-concert-series-k²-mozambican-ghanaian-fusion/) - K² (Mozambican / Ghanaian Fusion) ZUMIX's annual Summer Concert Series returns to Piers Park with seven free, family-friendly concerts showcasing local and international artists spanning rock, folk, jazz, soul, funk, and world music genres. All concerts are open to the public and include performances by ZUMIX youth openers. Piers Park is located at 95 Marginal
- [Country music on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/music-on-the-greenway-dan-lyons-band/) - MARY ELLEN WELCH GREENWAY 2026 SUMMER EVENT SERIES Country Night Featuring: Dan Lyons Band Location: Bremen Street Park Amphitheater, East Boston, MA
- [Broadway Night on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/broadway-night-on-the-greenway/) - Broadway Night Featuring: Riverside Theater Works, Sweet Harmony Location: Bremen Street Park Amphitheater, East Boston, MA
- [Cartoons & Coffee on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/cartoons-coffee-on-the-greenway/) - Description: Nostalgic Saturday morning cartoons complete with cereal and milk. Location: Bremen Street Park, East Boston, MA Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM July 18, 2026
- [Reggae Night on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/reggae-night-on-the-greenway/) - Featuring: Dis N' Dat Band Location: Bremen Street Park Amphitheater, East Boston, MA Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- [Salsa Night on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/salsa-night-on-the-greenway/) - Featuring: Willie Colon y El Gruppo Chévre Location: Bremen Street Park Amphitheater, East Boston, MA Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- [Rhythm & Blues Night on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/rhythm-blues-night-on-the-greenway/) - Featuring: Bre Red Bone Soul & Friends Location: Bremen Street Park Amphitheater, East Boston, MA Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- [Big Band Night on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/big-band-night-on-the-greenway/) - Big Band Night Featuring: Kristi Scaccia Band Location: Bremen Street Park Amphitheater, East Boston, MA Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- [Poetry on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/poetry-on-the-greenway/) - Park Poetree Description: Open mic poetry and soulful sounds. Presented by Essmaa Litim, renowned spoken word artist. Location: Bremen Street Park, East Boston, MA Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- [Rock night on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/rock-night-on-the-greenway/) - August 5, 2026 Rock Night Featuring: The Gall Location: Bremen Street Park Amphitheater, East Boston, MA Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- [Acapella Night on the Greenway featuring Street Magic](https://eastboston.com/events/acapella-night-on-the-greenway-featuring-street-magic/) - August 12, 2026 Acapella Night Featuring: Street Magic Location: Bremen Street Park Amphitheater, East Boston, MA Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- [Movie Night on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/movie-night-on-the-greenway/) - Movie Night Movie: PG13 – Title Title to be determined Location: Bremen Street Park Amphitheater, East Boston, MA Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- [Sports Day on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/sports-day-on-the-greenway/) - MARY ELLEN WELCH GREENWAY 2026 SUMMER EVENT SERIES Sports Day Description: All things sports, from favorite New England pro teams to local kids' leagues, with activities, games, and the national anthem performed live by Todd Angilly. Location: Bremen Street Park, East Boston, MA Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- [Greenway Bocce Tournament](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-bocce-tournament/) - $20/person$30/team Pre-registration required!Teams of 2 – All levels welcome!Registration includes Tournament entry,T-shirt & Refreshments Registration Form available atwww.maryellenwelchgreenway.org/events SUN. JULY 12, 10AM BREMEN STREET PARK, EAST BOSTONAIRPORT T STATION
- [East Boston Community Soup Kitchen's Annual Fundraiser Gala](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-community-soup-kitchens-annual-fundraiser-gala/) - The East Boston Community Soup Kitchen's Annual Fundraiser Gala is just around the corner, and and the group is excited to announce that Early Bird Ticket Sales are now open! Join us on September 19, 2026, for an unforgettable evening of celebration, community, and support for our mission. By purchasing your ticket early, you help
- [Massport Community Viewing Events for Sail Boston 2026 Parade of Sail](https://eastboston.com/events/massport-community-viewing-events-for-sail-boston-2026-parade-of-sail/) - East Boston Community Viewing at Piers Park Shuttle Service will be provided free of charge to and from the following locations: Mario Umana Academy 312 Border Street, East Boston Saint Joseph-Saint Lazarus Parish 59 Ashley Street, East Boston Shuttles will run approximately every 30 minutes between 8am-10am Return shuttles from Cottage Street beginning at 1pm,
- [5th Annual East Boston Latin Music and Dance Festival](https://eastboston.com/events/5th-annual-east-boston-latin-music-and-dance-festival/) - Senator Lydia Edwards, in partnership with Salsa Y Control and Zumix, is excited to invite the community to the 5th Annual East Boston Latin Music and Dance Festival! Taking place at East Boston Memorial Park on September 13th, this festival brings together dancers, artists, local businesses and delicious food for a day of celebration and
- [The Fourth of July](https://eastboston.com/events/the-fourth-of-july/) - Happy 250th America!
- [Tall Ships come to Boston Harbor](https://eastboston.com/events/tall-ships-arrive/) - The Tall Ships arrive on July 11. Details here.
- [Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Potluck](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-neighborhood-association-potluck/) - ​ It's that time of year again! Time for the JPNA annual Summer Potluck and Raffle. Join us on Monday, July 13th from 6:30-8pm at the Golden Stairs Terrace Park for an evening of food and fun with your neighbors. Bring a dish to share! Drinks, plates and silverware etc will be provided.
- [Honoring the memory of Teresa Basile at Don Orione](https://eastboston.com/events/honoring-mrs-basile-at-don-orione/) - Save the date for Saturday, June 20 at 7:00 PM at the Madonna Shrine in East Boston for a very special outdoor Mass and dedication ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Teresa Basile—an East Boston legend —who raised 4 remarkable men on her own after her beloved husband Anselmo passed away at a young
- [Eastie Artisan: Shop local](https://eastboston.com/events/eastie-artisan-shop-local/) - Shop Local in Eastie! Join us for a special curated pop-up event hosted by Eastie Artisan on Saturday, June 20 from 11 AM–2 PM at The Well Coffee House Come grab a coffee, relax, and browse beautiful handmade goods from talented local vendors featuring: Goat milk-based soaps Crochet handbags Summer beachwear Local honey Handmade jewelry
- [World Cup Watch Party at East Boston Stadium](https://eastboston.com/events/eastbostondotcom-world-cup-watch-party-at-east-boston-stadium/) - June 27 at 7:30 p.m.; East Boston Memorial Stadium | Colombia vs. Portugal More information from boston.gov
- [Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-neighborhood-association-monthly-meeting-3/) - Monday, June 8th, 2026 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, June 9th at 7pm. Not sure
- [Greenway Summer Social Hour](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-summer-social-hour/) - Stop by and say hello
- [VROCC Small Business Resource Fair & Latino Cultural Entrepreneurship Showcase](https://eastboston.com/events/vrocc-small-business-resource-fair-latino-cultural-entrepreneurship-showcase/) - Join Veronica Robles Cultural Center for a celebration honoring Latino entrepreneurs and small businesses. The event will include cultural performances, food tastings, networking opportunities, and recognition of Latino-owned businesses strengthening the community. Donations and sponsorships are appreciated. Date: Friday, June 26, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: One City Hall Square, 5th Floor
- [Summer 2026 Series Begins on the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/summer-2026-series-begins-on-the-mary-ellen-welch-greenway/) - Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway launches its summer series with a free community event featuring Swervalicious Roller Girls, DJ Flylife Creative, and special guests Floor Lords Breakdancers performing music from the 1970s and 1980s. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic snacks. Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM
- [Eastie Farm Celebration of Summer Solstice](https://eastboston.com/events/eastie-farm-celebration-of-summer-solstice/) - Join Eastie Farm in welcoming the summer season with local food, art, community outreach, and nature-inspired activities. Attendees can purchase locally grown produce, sign up for the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, and tour the facility. RSVP requested. Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: 6 Chelsea Terrace, East Boston
- [Viva Latino American Event VROCC](https://eastboston.com/events/viva-latino-american-event-vrocc/) - Join Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) for this free event celebrating Latin American culture and pride featuring music, dance performances, food vendors, and community outreach. Donations and sponsorships are welcome. Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Mass Avenue, Boston Website: vrocc.org
- [YMCA and East Boston Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connect Event](https://eastboston.com/events/ymca-and-east-boston-chamber-of-commerce-coffee-connect-event/) - YMCA and East Boston Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connect Event The East Boston Chamber of Commerce and the YMCA of East Boston welcome the community to a complimentary Coffee Connect event featuring morning coffee, networking opportunities, and information about YMCA programs and facilities. Date: Friday, June 12, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Location:
- [Taste of Eastie 2026](https://eastboston.com/events/taste-of-eastie-2026/) - Taste of Eastie returns for its 30th anniversary as East Boston’s signature food festival on the waterfront. This friendly competition together the neighborhood’s most celebrated restaurants, diverse cuisines, and a vibrant crowd for an unforgettable evening. Sponsors have early access for lounges and group sales before tickets are released to the public. All proceeds support
- [The YMCA Golf Competition with Charlestown](https://eastboston.com/events/the-ymca-golf-competition-with-charlestown/) - Details here on EastBoston.com.
- [AWG: On Motherhood in Times Like These: A Solo Exhibition by Kristen Freitas](https://eastboston.com/events/awg-on-motherhood-in-times-like-these-a-solo-exhibition-by-kristen-freitas/) - Opening Reception: Saturday, June 6, 2–6 PM, Third Thursday Reception: June 18, 6–9 PM "On Motherhood in Times Like These: A Solo Exhibition by Kristen Freitas" June 6 – June 27, 2026 Atlantic Works Gallery, 80 Border Street, East Boston, MA Free and open to the public Gallery Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 2–6 PM, and
- [Joint Impact Advisory Group and Public Meeting for 9 Chelsea Street proposal](https://eastboston.com/events/joint-impact-advisory-group-and-public-meeting-for-9-chelsea-street-proposal/) - 9 Chelsea Street Joint Public & IAG Meeting | Virtual Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM This is a virtual Impact Advisory Group (IAG) / Public Meeting for the proposed project at 9 Chelsea Street, located in the East Boston neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to provide
- [Annual Memorial Day Brunch Hosted by Senator Edwards](https://eastboston.com/events/annual-memorial-day-brunch-hosted-by-senator-edwards/) - Senator Lydia Edwards warmly invites veterans, service members, and military families to the Annual Memorial Day Brunch on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 10 a.m., hosted at the Beachmont VFW Post 6712, 150 Bennington Street, Revere, MA. This free event is an opportunity to reflect and show gratitude for the service members who made the
- [JPNA May Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-may-meeting/) - Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting Agenda Monday, May 11th, 2026 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday,
- [Eastie celebrates Cinco de Mayo](https://eastboston.com/events/eastie-celebrates-cinco-de-mayo/) - Among the locations you can celebrate Mexican-American culture and pride are Angela's Cafe at 131 Lexington Street and VROCC at 389 Maverick Street. Corrected version. A previous version referred to May 3.
- [Feast of St. Anthony at Sacred Heart](https://eastboston.com/events/feast-of-st-anthony-at-sacred-heart/) - Feast of St. Anthony. Mass, Procession and Dinner at Sacred Heart.
- [NeighborHealth’s Let’s Get Movin’ 5K Run Event](https://eastboston.com/events/neighborhealths-lets-get-movin-5k-run-event/) - Neighbor Health’s 14th Annual Let’s Get Movin’ 5K Run Event Neighbor Health hosts its annual Let’s Get Movin’ 5K run for fitness fundraiser in support of its many programs and initiatives that support our community. Registration is required and Bib pick up time for runners begins at 8:30 am. Donations are welcome as well. Saturday,
- [NeighborHealth’s Art of Health Care Fundraising Gala](https://eastboston.com/events/neighborhealths-art-of-health-care-fundraising-gala/) - NeighborHealth’s Art of Health Care Fundraising Gala NeighborHealth hosts its annual gala. Registration is required and tickets are $200.00 per person in support of its many programs and initiatives serving the East Boston community. Wednesday, June 3, 2026 6:30 to 9:30 pm Institute for Contemporary Art at 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston neighborhealth.com
- [Memorial Day Observation](https://eastboston.com/events/memorial-day-observation/) - The East Boston Chamber of Commerce joins in the observation of Memorial Day with a flag display in the square outside the Chamber’s office. Memorial Day commemorates and reverently honors U.S. military personnel who lost their lives in service to our country. 464 Bremen Street, East Boston Contact: eastbostonchamberofcommerce@gmail.com
- [Mental Health Convening Session](https://eastboston.com/events/mental-health-convening-session/) - Mental Health Convening Session Join the East Boston Social Center and the Parent/Professional Advocacy League for free information, tools and resources to learn and discuss specific mental health challenges. Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Mario Umana Academy, 312 Border Street, East Boston ebsocialcenters.org
- [B/Spoke Coffee Connect/Ribbon Cutting Anniversary Celebration ](https://eastboston.com/events/b-spoke-coffee-connect-ribbon-cutting-anniversary-celebration/) - The East Boston Chamber of Commerce is proud to officially welcome B/SPOKE Fitness Studio to East Boston as its fifth location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and complimentary Coffee Connect event. Having recently celebrated its first anniversary in the neighborhood, B/SPOKE invites the community to stop by, enjoy morning coffee, and help commemorate this milestone while
- [Breathe Easy East Boston Panel Discussion](https://eastboston.com/events/breathe-easy-east-boston-panel-discussion/) - Join NOAH, Maverick Landing, Green Roots and Northeastern University for an information session to champion clean air in East Boston. Learn about clean air and health through the organizations and projects that support quality of life issues in East Boston. Saturday, May 16 Mario Umana Academy, 312 Border Street, East Boston.
- [STEAM Day at East Boston High School](https://eastboston.com/events/steam-day-at-east-boston-high-school/) - East Boston High School showcases Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) with a free fun-filled, engaging event with everything from food to prizes and information. The event will take place at the East Boston High School Gym, 86 White Street, East Boston.
- [Wounded Veterans Run](https://eastboston.com/events/wounded-veterans-run/) - Details here at EastBoston.com.
- [Rescheduled Coffee Hour on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/rescheduled-coffee-hour-on-the-greenway/) - This event has been rescheduled to Friday, May 1, 2026
- [Greenway Love Your Block](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-love-your-block/) - Cleaning up the Greenway from the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library to the YMCA
- [AWG & Friends exhibit opens](https://eastboston.com/events/awg-friends-exhibit-opens/) - Details here on EastBoston.com.
- [Zoning Board of Appeal East Boston cases](https://eastboston.com/events/zoning-board-of-appeal-east-boston-cases/) - Hearing: 9:30 a.m. Case: BOA- 1811706 Address: 360 Princeton Street Ward 1 Applicant: Laura Costa Article 53, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Requesting relief for an insufficient rear yard setback from a proposed deck, the 1/3 lot depth requirement extends from the building to the rear lot line. Purpose: Build 3 new decks according to
- [Mayor's Climate Action Plan unveiled at LoPresti Park](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-news-mayors-climate-action-plan-unveiled-at-lopresti-park/) - MEDIA ADVISORY: MAYOR MICHELLE WU, COMMUNITY LEADERS TO ANNOUNCE BOSTON’S 2030 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AT EAST BOSTON COMMUNITY EVENT BOSTON - Friday, April 24, 2025 - On Monday, Mayor Michelle Wu will unveil Boston's landmark 2030 Climate Action Plan alongside community and institutional partners at LoPresti Park in East Boston. The plan lays out a
- [Zumix's Annual Walk for Music Fundraiser](https://eastboston.com/events/zumixs-annual-walk-for-music-fundraiser/) - ZUMIX’s annual Walk for Music on Sunday, July 12. This year is especially meaningful as ZUMIX celebrates its 35th Anniversary!!! What began as a summer songwriting program in a Maverick Square apartment has grown into a thriving, award-winning organization in East Boston, where young people discover their voice, build confidence, and shape their future through
- [JPNA Planning and Zoning](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-planning-and-zoning-2/) - Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Agenda REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS ZOOM MEETING. The registration link is provided in the meeting notice below. If you have any difficulty registering or attending, please contact us at board@jeffriespoint.org. PLEASE NOTE! PLANNING & ZONING (P&Z) MEETINGS DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS ATTENDANCE
- [VROCC Children’s Day Celebration in East Boston.](https://eastboston.com/events/vrocc/) - Information tor this event was updated on April 14, 2026 based on an email from VROCC. VROCC Dia Del Nino Event Family-friendly cultural celebration. Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 Time: 2:00 to 5:00 pm Location: 282 Meridian Street, East Boston Website: vrocc.org
- [Meeting on the redesign of Porzio Park](https://eastboston.com/events/meeting-on-the-redesign-of-porzio-park/) - The Parks Department has scheduled a community meeting to discuss the redesign of Porzio Park. Details below: Please join the city for the first community meeting to discuss the redesign of Porzio Park! Meeting Details: Porzio Park Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Zoom: Register Project Page: boston.gov/porzio-park More details here.
- [JPNA Meeting Agenda](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-meeting-agenda/) - Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting Agenda Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, April 12th at 7pm. Not sure if you're
- [MLCS Free Art Making Workshops](https://eastboston.com/events/mlcs-free-art-making-workshops/) - Maverick Landing Community Services offers free art making. Screenprinting and Risography Saturday, April 11, 2026 2:00 to 6:00 pm and Collagraph Printmaking Saturday, April 25, 2026 2:00 to 6:00 pm 31 Liverpool Street, East Boston mlcsboston.org
- [Viva Chile](https://eastboston.com/events/viva-chile/) - Come and immerse yourself in the cultural richness of Chile, this beautiful South American country—right here in Boston! 📅 Date: Saturday May 23 ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM 📍 Venue: Veronica Robles Cultural Center 282 Meridian St., East Boston 🎟️ Suggested donation: $10
- [YMCA Healthy Kids Day](https://eastboston.com/events/ymca-healthy-kids-day/) - YMCA Healthy Kids Day Free event promoting kids’ health. Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 Time: 2:00 to 6:00 pm Location: 215 Bremen Street, East Boston Website: ymcsboston.org
- [Zumix 35th Anniversary Celebration](https://eastboston.com/events/zumix-35th-anniversary-celebration/) - Zumix 35th Anniversary Celebration Free event with music, refreshments, and activities. Date: Friday, April 10, 2026 Time: 5:30 to 8:30 pm Location: 260 Sumner Street, East Boston Website: zumix.org
- [Community Egg Hunt](https://eastboston.com/events/community-egg-hunt/) - Community Easter Egg Hunt Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association hosts its 10th annual free Easter Egg Hunt with fun activities for kids. Bring your own basket. Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 Time: 12:00 to 1:30 pm Location: Massport Bremen Street Park, 344 Bremen Street, East Boston Website: jeffriespoint.org
- [Sacred Heart Community Dinner](https://eastboston.com/events/sacred-heart-community-dinner-3/) - Monthly Community Dinner set for April 8, 2026 at the church hall.
- [Star gazing on the Greenway POSTPONED](https://eastboston.com/events/star-gazing-on-the-greenway-postponed/) - The following is from the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Council (sent 3/25/2026) Dear Friends, We are unfortunately postponing our astronomy event 3/26/26 due to the weather forecast for tomorrow evening that shows cloud cover over Boston., Our friends at PopScope (www.popscope.org) work hard to ensure that participants are able to maximize their experience and have provided
- [Public Improvements Commission](https://eastboston.com/events/public-improvements-commission/) - The Public Improvement Commission hearing will be held on March 26 at 10 a.m. This Thursday's Public Improvement Commission hearing is scheduled for its regular time, 10 a.m. Project teams and Commission members will be participating in this hearing primarily from remote locations. Hearing participants will be digitally connected in real time courtesy of the
- [Columbus Day Parade Fundraiser](https://eastboston.com/events/columbus-day-parade-fundraiser/)
- [East Boston Cases before the ZBA](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-cases-before-the-zba/) - Ward 1 Cases — April 7, 2026 ZBA Agenda EXTENSIONS (9:30 AM) Case: BOA-1472285 Address: 344 Bremen Street Applicant: Richard Lynds, Esq. HEARINGS (9:30 AM) Case: BOA-1792127 Address: 101 Cottage Street Applicant: Hannah Roccki & Kamal Nahhas Purpose: Construct a roof deck for Unit 2 with access via an exterior rear spiral staircase connected to
- [Salesian 17th Annual Summer Camp Scholarship/Auction Fundraiser](https://eastboston.com/events/salesian-17th-annual-summer-camp-scholarship-auction-fundraiser/) - SALESIAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF EAST BOSTON 17th Annual Summer Camp Scholarship/Auction Fundraiser “A Celebration of Education” Thursday, June 25, 2025 • 6:00 p.m. Spinelli’s Banquet Hall, East Boston Community Award Recipients: Mr. Robert Casaletto, Principal East Boston Central Catholic Dr. John F. Dolan, Head of School St. Mary’s School, Lynn Don Bosco Award Recipient:
- [Love Your Block Eastie Clean up Day](https://eastboston.com/events/love-your-block-eastie-clean-up-day/) - Saturday, May 2, 2026 is the next Love Your Block for East Boston. Details here. “Love Your Block” is an initiative by the City of Boston, led by the Office of Civic Organizing, that fosters community engagement and helps make neighborhoods cleaner and more beautiful. Previously known as “Boston Shines,” the initiative encourages residents and
- [North Suffolk Community Services Fundraiser](https://eastboston.com/events/north-suffolk-community-services-fundraiser/) - North Suffolk Community Services, a local nonprofit serving East Boston, Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere, and Charlestown is hosting its annual fundraiser on Thursday, April 16 at 6:00 PM at the Cottage Park Yacht Club in Winthrop ​ ​
- [East Boston Cases before ZBA](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-cases-before-zba/) - City of Boston Board of Appeal Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Hearing Agenda (Revised) Case: BOA-1817492 Address: 107-111 Brooks Street Ward 1 Applicant: Matthew Schuster Article: Article 53 East Boston Neighborhood District - use conditional; Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non Conforming Use
- [Berkshire Roots Hearing at Boston Cannabis Board](https://eastboston.com/events/berkshire-roots-hearing-at-boston-cannabis-board/) - Meeting by Zoom. Proposed Hours of Operation Berkshire Roots Inc. ("Berkshire Roots") 253 Meridian Street. East Boston Co-located Marijuana Retailer & Medical License Commenced July 2020 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday More information at Boston Cannabis Board.
- [Artist talk at Atlantic Works](https://eastboston.com/events/artist-talk-at-atlantic-works/) - Join us Thursday, March 19, 6 – 9 pm Third Thursday Reception for Small Vein by Leigh Hall & Duygu Aytaç https://eastboston.com/at-atlantic-works-small-vein-works-by-hall-and-aytac/
- [East Boston Chamber Coffee Connect](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-chamber-coffee-connect/) - East Boston Chamber of Commerce with First Priority Credit Union and Bono Restaurant and Catering Coffee Connect Please join the East Boston Chamber of Commerce, First Priority Credit Union and Bono Restaurant and Catering for free coffee, breakfast items to eat and networking. This Coffee Connect will be held at the 2nd floor gathering area
- [JPNA Planning & Zoning Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-zoning-planning-meeting/) - 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 difficulty registering or attending, please contact us at board@jeffriespoint.org. PLEASE NOTE! PLANNING & ZONING (P&Z) MEETINGS DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS ATTENDANCE FOR VOTING ELIGIBILITY.
- [Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-neighborhood-association-monthly-meeting-2/) - Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting Agenda Monday, March 9th, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, March 8th
- [Councilor Coletta Zapata's Town Hall on the City Budget](https://eastboston.com/events/councilor-coletta-zapatas-town-hall-on-the-city-budget/) - https://eastboston.com/coletta-zapata-announces-community-budget-town-hall-for-east-boston-march-30/
- [Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) Annual Fundraising Gala](https://eastboston.com/events/veronica-robles-cultural-center-vrocc-annual-fundraising-gala/) - Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) Annual Fundraising Gala Fundraising gala supporting arts, youth, culture, and community. Keynote speaker: Tania Del Rio, Commissioner of Inspectional Services, City of Boston. Gala: Saturday, March 7, 2026 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM After Party (Crazy Hour & Los Vrockeros): Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM Location:
- [Eastie Farm 10th Anniversary Spring Equinox Celebration](https://eastboston.com/events/eastie-farm-10th-anniversary-spring-equinox-celebration/) - Eastie Farm 10th Anniversary Spring Equinox Celebration Free event featuring seed swaps, CSA sign-ups (beginning May), refreshments, art, seed planting, and community celebration. RSVP requested. Date: Friday, March 20, 2026 Time: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: 6 Chelsea Terrace, EB Contact: info@eastiefarm.com Website: eastiefarm.com
- [East Boston Repair Cafe at Maverick Landing](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-repair-cafe-at-maverick-landing/) - Protect your wallet and the planet at the East Boston Repair Cafe. Bring anything you have that is broken, worn or torn, and our volunteers will fix it with you, for free. It will be held from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm on February 28th at Maverick Landing Community Services, 31 Liverpool St, East
- [Save the Harbor’s Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash in East Boston ](https://eastboston.com/events/save-the-harbors-annual-jetblue-shamrock-splash-in-east-boston/) - Save the Harbor’s Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash in East Boston Constitution Beach, East Boston on Sunday, March 8 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. BOSTON - On Sunday, March 8th Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and JetBlue will be hosting the 16th Annual Shamrock Splash on Constitution Beach, 199 Coleridge St, East Boston from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Participants or “splashers” will go into the
- [9 Chelsea Street Impact Advisory Group](https://eastboston.com/events/9-chelsea-street-impact-advisory-group/) - Details here.
- [9 Chelsea Street Proposal before Planning Department](https://eastboston.com/events/9-chelsea-street-proposal-before-planning-department/) - 9 Chelsea Street Public Meeting | Virtual Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM This is a virtual Public Meeting for the proposed project at 9 Chelsea Street, located in the East Boston neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce the project to the public in order to gather comments
- [Opening Exhibit Small Vein at Atlantic Works Gallery](https://eastboston.com/events/opening-exhibit-small-vein-at-atlantic-works-gallery/) - More details here.
- [Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafe - East Boston](https://eastboston.com/events/age-strong-rotating-memory-cafe-east-boston/) - Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But, all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés
- [Maverick Central Neighborhood Association discussion on liquor licenses](https://eastboston.com/events/maverick-central-neighborhood-association-discussion-on-liquor-licenses/) - Maverick Central Neighborhood Association to hold March Zoom meeting on liquor license applications for two local establishments. The civic group has scheduled a March 18 Zoom meeting to discuss two applications for full liquor licenses. The two establishments are Bohemios Restaurant & Bar, and Billares Colombia. MCNA will post a link soon.
- [Greenway celebrates Lunar New Year](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-celebrates-lunar-new-year/) - Help the East Boston Greenway celebrate the Lunar New Year! The Year of the Horse. All kinds of enjoyment and a performance by the Kwon Kow Youth Lion Dance Team.
- [Opening at Atlantic Works Gallery](https://eastboston.com/events/opening-at-atlantic-works-gallery/) - Opening Reception for ORIGINS by Jonathan Peña Tabares Chris Chou Clyde D’Mello Atlantic Works Gallery is pleased to present ORIGINS, a group exhibition showcasing the newest members of our gallery: Jonathan Peña Tabares, Chris Chou, and Clyde D’Mello. Through painting, collage, and experimental mark-making, the exhibition explores identity, migration, memory, and the emotional landscapes we carry
- [Age Strong Cost-Saving Clinic in East Boston (Day 2)](https://eastboston.com/events/age-strong-cost-saving-clinic-in-east-boston-day-2/) - Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston’s Age Strong Commission launched a series of in-person cost-savings clinics for Boston’s older adult residents ages 55 and up. Age Strong advocates and partners will meet with and screen older residents for eligibility on potential cost-savings opportunities including SNAP, fuel assistance, Medicare Savings Program, Water/Sewer Discount, Senior Circuit Breaker Tax
- [Age Strong Cost-Saving Clinic in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/events/age-strong-clinic-in-east-boston/) - Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston’s Age Strong Commission launched a series of in-person cost-savings clinics for Boston’s older adult residents ages 55 and up. Age Strong advocates and partners will meet with and screen older residents for eligibility on potential cost-savings opportunities including SNAP, fuel assistance, Medicare Savings Program, Water/Sewer Discount, Senior Circuit Breaker Tax
- [Sacred Heart Community Dinner](https://eastboston.com/events/sacred-heart-community-dinner-2/) - SACRED HEART PARISH’S MONTHLY COMMUNITYDINNER Join us for a FREE pasta dinner & friendship All are Welcome.Bring a Friend! Feb 11 Free! 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 303 Paris Street, East Boston
- [MAAH: From Ideas to Institutions - The Process of Making Black History](https://eastboston.com/events/maah-from-ideas-to-institutions-the-process-of-making-black-history/) - Please join the Museum of African American History for this free story sharing including strategies and visions behind institutions honoring Black History and how it's created, preserved and celebrated by local leaders. Following this program is a celebration of Frederick Douglas’s 208th birthday featuring music and refreshments. Kindly RSVP to attend. Friday, February 13, 2026
- [Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-neighborhood-association/) - Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting Agenda Monday, February 9th, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday,
- [Chamber Coffee Connect](https://eastboston.com/events/chamber-coffee-connect/) - East Boston Chamber of Commerce and Lapels Laundromat and Dry Cleaners Coffee Connect Please join the East Boston Chamber of Commerce and Lapels for coffee and networking featuring breakfast items from Lapels Laundromat and Dry Cleaners. Friday, February 27, 2026 8:30 to 10:30 am 220 Border Street, East Boston eastbostonchamberofcommerce@gmail.com
- [Latino Youth Leaders of the Future: Dia Del Amigo Event](https://eastboston.com/events/latino-youth-leaders-of-the-future-dia-del-amigo-event/) - Latino Youth Leaders of the Future: Dia Del Amigo Event Please join the Veronica Robles Cultural Center and El Planeta to recognize outstanding 11th and 12th graders who stand out as leaders and make meaningful community contributions. Nominations are due by Friday, February 6, 2026. Registration is required. Saturday, February 21, 2026 4:00 to 7:00
- [Maverick Landing Community Services Print Making Shop](https://eastboston.com/events/maverick-landing-community-services-print-making-shop/) - MLCS: The second Art Making Workshops Print Making Workshop Saturday, February 21, 2026 2:00 to 6:00 pm The workshops will be held at: 31 Liverpool Street, East Boston
- [Maverick Landing Community Services Art Making](https://eastboston.com/events/maverick-landing-community-services-art-making/) - MLCS: Art Making Workshops Please join Maverick Landing Community Services for free art making workshops. Materials are provided. Please register to attend. Do It Yourself (DIY) Picture Frames Saturday, February 14, 2026 2:00 to 6:00 pm Print Making Workshop Saturday, February 21, 2026 2:00 to 6:00 pm Both workshops will be held at: 31 Liverpool
- [POSTPONED to 2/26 ---Moon & Star Gazing](https://eastboston.com/events/moon-star-gazing/) - Update: Postponed due to the weather. New date: February 26, 2026 Bring your curiosity and passion for the stars at this special event at the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library
- [Star Gazing on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/star-gazing-on-the-greenway/) - This event was postponed on January 29, 2026. The new date is February 26, 2026
- [Zoning Board of Appeal (Virtual)](https://eastboston.com/events/zoning-board-of-appeal-virtual/) - The January 27, 2026, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the Zoom Webinar event platform. Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on January 27, 2026 beginning at 9:30 am and related announcements. All matters listed on this January 27, 2026, hearing agenda have been noticed in
- [Comedy Night at The Well](https://eastboston.com/events/comedy-night-at-the-well/) - Comedy Night - East Boston Sat Feb 14th 6:30pm - 9:00pm The Well Coffee House - East Boston, 173 Border St, Boston, MA 02128, USA Save the date! Come laugh the night away with us at our East Boston location. Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7pm. Jelly Jaw Comedy featuring several comedians with clean comedy!
- [Grand Opening The Rink at the Tall Ship](https://eastboston.com/events/grand-opening-the-rink-at-the-tall-ship/)
- [JPNA Planning and Zoning Meeting via Zoom](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-planning-and-zoning-meeting-via-zoom/) - 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 difficulty registering or attending, please contact us at board@jeffriespoint.org. PLEASE NOTE! PLANNING & ZONING (P&Z) MEETINGS DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS ATTENDANCE FOR VOTING ELIGIBILITY.
- [Zumix Fundraiser w/Don't Be Denied band](https://eastboston.com/events/zumix-fundraiser-w-dont-be-denied-band/) - The Don’t Be Denied Band’s Annual Friends With Benefits Concert March 7 @ 7:00 pm - Join ZUMIX friend and local musician Steve Snyder for a concert in support of ZUMIX programs, featuring the Don’t Be Denied Band and other local artists! 7:00 pm – Doors Open; Free Pizza and Cash Bar (Beer & Wine) 8:00
- [East Boston Chamber of Commerce Commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-chamber-of-commerce-commemorates-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2/) - Please join the Chamber in commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2026. The Chamber will pay tribute with an American flag display at the site outside the Chamber office at 464 Bremen Street in East Boston.
- [JPNA Monthly Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-monthly-meeting-3/) - Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting Agenda Monday, January 12th, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday January 11th
- [East Boston Weekly Run Group](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-weekly-run-group/) - Wed, Jan 14, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM More details here.
- [Boston Symphony Orchestra to Perform Free Chamber Concert VRCC](https://eastboston.com/events/boston-symphony-orchestra-to-perform-free-chamber-concert-vrcc/) - The Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) is proud to welcome members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) for a special Community Chamber Concert in the heart of East Boston. This free concert offers a unique opportunity to experience the intimacy and artistry of chamber music, performed by world-class BSO musicians in a community-centered setting. The BSO Community Chamber
- [Winter Swim Season at the Y](https://eastboston.com/events/winter-swim-season-at-the-y/) - Winter is right around the corner, and we’re ready to turn up the fun at the pool! 🏊‍♀️❄️ Our Winter Swim Session officially starts January 6th, and we have exciting options for everyone in the family. What’s happening this winter? Swim Lessons From parent/child and beginner swimmers to more advanced levels, our classes are designed to build confidence,
- [East Boston Chamber of Commerce Commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-chamber-of-commerce-commemorates-martin-luther-king-jr-day/) - Please join the Chamber in commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2026. The Chamber will pay tribute with an American flag display at the site outside the Chamber office at 464 Bremen Street in East Boston.
- [East Boston Chamber of Commerce and Kaori Cafe Coffee Connect](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-chamber-of-commerce-and-kaori-cafe-coffee-connect/) - East Boston Chamber of Commerce and Kaori Cafe Coffee Connect Please join the Chamber and Kaori Cafe for coffee and networking featuring coffee from the newly opened Kaori Cafe. Friday January 23, 2026 8:30 to 10:30 am 303 Meridian Street, East Boston For more information, please email eastbostonchamberofcommerce@gmail.com
- [Three Kings Day Celebration](https://eastboston.com/events/three-kings-day-celebration/) - Please join the Veronica Robles Cultural Center to celebrate the seasonal presentation of gifts from the three wise men and enjoy a slice of traditional Rosca de Reyes as a holiday tradition full of joy, treats and community gathering. Please register for this event and consider making a donation to VROCC at this time to
- [Christmas Day](https://eastboston.com/events/christmas-day/) - https://eastboston.com/marry-christmas-to-all-our-readers/
- [Art for the New Year: Small Works Off the Wall](https://eastboston.com/events/art-for-the-new-year-small-works-off-the-wall/) - https://eastboston.com/atlantic-works-to-present-art-for-the-new-year-small-works-off-the-wall/
- [Chamber Holiday Party](https://eastboston.com/events/chamber-holiday-party/) - East Boston Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- [Christmas on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/christmas-on-the-greenway/) - Christmas on the Greenway in collaboration with Massport, Trustees One Waterfront, East Boston Holiday Light When: Sunday, December 7, 2025 Where: Bremen Street Park in front of Airport T Station (Splash Pad) entrance at Brooks Street. Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00PM Lots of fun for the kiddos! A visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving
- [East Boston Holiday Bazaar](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-holiday-bazaar/) - East Boston Holiday Bazaar Please join the Veronica Robles Cultural Center and the Chamber for its free annual holiday bazaar featuring vendors for holiday gift giving, musical/cultural performances, food and beverages for purchase, and the opportunity to visit with Santa. Sponsorships, volunteer positions, donations, and table opportunities are still available. Sunday, December 14, 2025 1:00
- [Former A-7 East Boston police station community meeting #2](https://eastboston.com/events/former-a-7-east-boston-police-station-community-meeting-2/) - FORMER A-7 EAST BOSTON POLICE STATION Community Meeting Monday, December 8, 2025 | 6:00 PM–7:30 PM Please join the City of Boston Planning Department for a virtual community meeting regarding the former A-7 East Boston Police Station. The purpose of the meeting is to gather community feedback on draft development objectives for rehabilitation of the building. This
- [Grace Federated Church's Lessons and Carols Service](https://eastboston.com/events/grace-federated-churchs-lessons-and-carols-service/) - Lessons and Carols Service The service is organized and performed by a community choir and is hosted by Grace Church Federated, 760 Saratoga Street. This year's service will be Saturday, 12/20 at 4 PM and will be followed by a dessert reception.
- [VRCC Karaoke Night](https://eastboston.com/events/vrcc-karaoke-night/) - Please join the Veronica Robles Cultural Center for a night of karaoke and enjoy food, beverages, and raffles for purchase to benefit the center’s cultural costumes and programming. Friday, December 5, 2025 6:30 to 11:00 pm 282 Meridian Street East Boston vrcc.org
- [Hilton Garden Inn's Breakfast with Santa Event](https://eastboston.com/events/hilton-garden-inns-breakfast-with-santa-event/) - Breakfast with Santa Event Please join the Hilton Garden Inn and the East Boston Holiday Decorating Committee for a free breakfast with Santa event including musical performances, giveaways, a chance to visit with Santa and more. Saturday, December 6, 2025 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Hilton Garden Inn 100 Boardman Street, East, Boston
- [Ruggiero's Christmas Tree Lighting](https://eastboston.com/events/ruggieros-christmas-tree-lighting/) - Please join the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home for its annual tree lighting. On hand will be refreshments, festive music and performances. Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 6 p.m.
- [NOAH's Annual Dinner Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/noahs-annual-dinner-meeting/) - Please join NOAH for its 38th Annual Dinner Meeting at Spinelli's in Day Square Reach out to NOAH directly at 617-418-8246, or email linda@noahcdc.org for more information.
- [Veronica Robles' East Boston Holiday Bazaar](https://eastboston.com/events/veronica-robles-east-boston-holiday-bazaar/) - Please join the Veronica Robles Cultural Center and the Chamber for its free annual holiday bazaar featuring vendors for holiday gift giving, musical/cultural performances, food and beverages for purchase, and the opportunity to visit with Santa. Sponsorships, volunteer positions, donations, and table opportunities are still available. Sunday, December 14, 2025 1:00 to 5:00 pm ICA
- [Eastie Farm Winter Solstice and Volunteer Appreciation Party](https://eastboston.com/events/eastie-farm-winter-solstice-and-volunteer-appreciation-party/) - Winter Solstice and Volunteer Appreciation Party Please join Eastie Farm for a free celebration of the Winter Solstice which brings us the return of lighter, brighter and longer days and to show its appreciation to the Eastie Farm volunteers who help with all of the initiatives Eastie Farm brings to the community. Donations and contributions
- [Friends of the Library's Holiday Party](https://eastboston.com/events/friends-of-the-librarys-holiday-party/)
- [East Boston Central Catholic School's Christmas Fair](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-central-catholic-schools-christmas-fair/) - Come One! Come All! to the 33rd Annual Christmas Fair EAST BOSTON CENTRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 Noon to 4:00PM 69 London St. E. Boston, MA (Enter lower level) Delicious Food, Pictures with Santa (12-3), gift sales, raffles, and so much more...
- [Madaro Family Foundation Turkey Dinner](https://eastboston.com/events/madaro-family-foundation-turkey-dinner/)
- [Mayor's Enchanted Trolley comes to Eastie](https://eastboston.com/events/mayors-enchanted-trolley-comes-to-eastie/) - Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Dates For The 29th Annual Enchanted Trolley Tour Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment announced the dates for the 29th Annual Enchanted Trolley Tour. This year’s Trolley Tour will visit 16 neighborhoods on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7. “The annual Enchanted Trolley
- [District A-7 Community COMPSTAT information session](https://eastboston.com/events/district-a-7-community-compstat-information-session/)
- [AWG presents 'Entering Art'](https://eastboston.com/events/awg-presents-entering-art/) - https://eastboston.com/atlantic-works-gallery-presents-entering-art-a-collaboration-with-east-boston-high-school/
- [Sacred Heart Christmas Fair](https://eastboston.com/events/sacred-heart-christmas-fair/) - The Sacred Heart Parish Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday, November 22 from 10-4pm. All are welcome to join us for this fun annual event. We start at 10:00 am with a free Pancake Breakfast with Santa from 10-11:30AM. Our much talked about food station opens at noon with delicious Italian and Spanish foods
- [Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-neighborhood-association-meeting/) - Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting Agenda Monday, November 10th, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday November
- [Belle Isle Rotary Club Annual Comedy Night](https://eastboston.com/events/belle-isle-rotary-club-annual-comedy-night/) - Belle Isle Rotary Annual Comedy Nite at Giggles Comedy Club, Saugus November 5, 2025, $35 per person.
- [East Boston Marketplace](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-marketplace/) - On Tuesday, 11/18/25 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the ICA Watershed at 256 Marginal Street in East Boston, the East Boston Chamber of Commerce will hold an event called the East Boston Marketplace. Please join the Chamber along with the community of East Boston and all the businesses of East Boston for showcasing how
- [ITAM Veterans Day Event](https://eastboston.com/events/itam-veterans-day-event/) - Details at https://www.facebook.com/itampost6
- [Pumpkin Decorating Contest](https://eastboston.com/events/pumpkin-decorating-contest/) - Free pumpkin decorating event scheduled Thursday, 10/30/25 at 5:30 p.m. hosted by EZ Boston Rentals and Decor by Lili and sponsored by Bono and Berkshire Roots at 173 Meridian Street here in East Boston. RSVP required.
- [Meet 2totheTABLE, East Boston's new nonprofit](https://eastboston.com/events/meet-2tothetable-east-bostons-new-nonprofit/) - 2totheTABLE is a new but established nonprofit based out of East Boston. We welcome any support and help spreading the word of the organization. Our main mission is to help those in need with special attention who may not qualify for help. We expedite services in traditional ways to give comfort, happiness and a special
- [AWG Opening Reception](https://eastboston.com/events/awg-opening-reception/) - Exhibition Details: Title: Stop Look Listen Artists: Alberto Roblest and Rick Dorff Show Dates: November 1-29, 2025 Opening Reception: Saturday, November 1, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Third Thursday Reception: Thursday, November 20, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Atlantic Works Gallery, 80 Border Street, East Boston, MA 02128 Website Link: https://atlanticworks.org/ Read more on EastBoston.com.
- [Harboring Creativity 2025](https://eastboston.com/events/harboring-creativity-2025/) - For more information check out EastBoston.com.
- [Site Walk: Resilient East Boston Waterfront](https://eastboston.com/events/site-walk-resilient-east-boston-waterfront/) - RESILIENT EAST BOSTON WATERFRONT PROJECT Site Walk 10:30 - 11:30 AM Thursday , November 6, 2025 | Lewis Mall Wharf | 65 Lewis Street | Boston, MA 02128 Join the City of Boston Planning Department for a public site walk of the Resilient East Boston Project at Carlton Wharf / Lewis Mall. This site walk
- [Zero Waste Pop-up](https://eastboston.com/events/zero-waste-pop-up/) - There is a Zero Waste Pop-up at the East Boston Memorial Park on Saturday, October 25, 8:30am-12pm. Bring your yard waste, electronics, paint & motor oil, household chemicals, paper for shredding, and textiles for recycling. For more information go to boston.gov/zero-waste-pop-drop or see the flier below.
- [YMCA's East BOOston Y 5K](https://eastboston.com/events/ymcas-east-booston-y-5k/) - East BOOston Y 5K - Sunday, October 26, 2025 On Sunday, October 26, 2025, the East Boston YMCA will be hosting a 5K race called the East BOOston Y 5K. The race will take place mostly in park land, such as the Bremen Street Park, East Boston Greenway and Piers Park but for participants to
- [Rescheduled to 10/19 Italian American Alliance hosts Columbus Day Celebration](https://eastboston.com/events/italian-american-alliance-hosts-columbus-day-celebration/) - Additional information.
- [Tombstone Tour of the Bennington Street Cemetery in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/events/tombstone-tour-of-the-bennington-street-cemetery-in-east-boston/) - Looking to get into the spooky spirit as Halloween approaches? Are you searching for the chance to walk through an old cemetery on a crisp autumn afternoon? Want to learn about a historically authenticated ghost story? Join the East Boston Museum & Historical Society for our 4th annual Tombstone Tour of Bennington Street Cemetery! Our
- [Greenway Halloween Bike Ride 2025](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-halloween-bike-ride-2025/) - Greenway Halloween Bike Ride: October 25, 2025
- [Dias del los muertos on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/dias-del-los-muertos-on-the-greenway/)
- [NPress Community Hours at Maverick Landing](https://eastboston.com/events/npress-community-hours-at-maverick-landing/) - Read more about NPress here on EastBoston.com. Upcoming Ñ Press open community hours will be held at Maverick Landing Community Services located at 31 Liverpool Street Boston, MA, 02128, on the following dates: Saturday, October 25, 12–6 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 12–6 p.m. In addition to open community hours, you can also join Ñ Press
- [Upcoming Ñ Press open community hours at Maverick Landing](https://eastboston.com/events/upcoming-n-press-open-community-hours-at-maverick-landing/) - Read more about NPress here on EastBoston.com. Upcoming Ñ Press open community hours will be held at Maverick Landing Community Services located at 31 Liverpool Street Boston, MA, 02128, on the following dates: Saturday, October 25, 12–6 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 12–6 p.m. In addition to open community hours, you can also join Ñ Press
- [Ñ Press open community hours at Maverick Landing](https://eastboston.com/events/n-press-open-community-hours-at-maverick-landing/) - Read more about NPress here. Upcoming Ñ Press open community hours will be held at Maverick Landing Community Services located at 31 Liverpool Street Boston, MA, 02128, on the following dates: Saturday, October 18, 12–6 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 12–6 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 12–6 p.m.
- [The Muze 2025: Turn It Up!](https://eastboston.com/events/the-muze-2025-turn-it-up/) - The Muze 2025: Turn It Up! Wednesday, October 22, 2025 6-10 p.m. City Winery Boston 80 Beverly Street, Boston, MA 02114 Join ZUMIX in ONE WEEK for our 2025 Gala! We'll Turn It Up together to celebrate our youth leaders — creative, resilient, powerful, and ready to be heard. We'll also honor two outstanding members
- [Salesian Boys & Girls Club 19th Annual Pasta Dinner](https://eastboston.com/events/salesian-boys-girls-club-19th-annual-pasta-dinner/) - A NIGHT OF FRIENDSHIP, FOOD & FUN! Friday, November 21, 2025 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Salesian Boys & Girls Club 150 Byron Street, East Boston Tickets $10 Per Person Delicious Food Provided by Our Friends At: Sammy Carlo's Delicatessen & Muffin Town Many Raffle Prizes!! & Gift Baskets!!
- [East Boston Muralists…Reimagined Opens at ClipArt Gallery](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-muralistsreimagined-opens-at-clipart-gallery/) - Title: East Boston Muralists…Reimagined Artists: Felipe Ortiz & Sophy Tuttle Show Dates: October 6, 2025 - April 10, 2026 Opening Reception: Wednesday, October 29 6 - 8 PM Gallery Hours: Saturdays 12 - 4 PM or by appointment Contact for more info: Curator, Jean M Bernstein jeanmbernstein@gmail.com
- [Italian Flag Raising October 2, 2025 at City Hall](https://eastboston.com/events/italian-flag-raising-october-2-2025-at-city-hall/)
- [The Salem Witch Hysteria at the East Boston Branch of the BPL](https://eastboston.com/events/the-salem-witch-hysteria-at-the-east-boston-branch-of-the-bpl/) - The Salem Witch Hysteria Watch history come alive in this interactive play presented by the Delvena Theatre Company. The setting is Salem, Massachusetts 1692, a year in which 168 men and women were accused of practicing witchcraft. Twenty of those accused were executed. Join the other members of the jury in the trial of Susannah
- [Resilient East Boston Waterfront at Lewis Mall Project Update Webinar](https://eastboston.com/events/resilient-east-boston-waterfront-at-lewis-mall-project-update-webinar/) - Description: This community meeting will provide an update on the implementation and funding status of the Resilient East Boston Waterfront Project at Lewis Mall and Carlton Wharf. With FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding now secured, the project is advancing into design, engineering, and permitting. This next phase will build directly on the community-informed planning
- [Eastie Welcome Week](https://eastboston.com/events/eastie-welcome-week/) - Details here at EastBoston.com.
- [Sacred Heart Blessing of the Pets](https://eastboston.com/events/sacred-heart-blessing-of-the-pets/) - Sacred Heart Parish to Host Annual Pet Blessing on Oct. 4 Sacred Heart Parish will hold its annual Pet Blessing on Saturday, October 4 at 4:45 p.m. at 303 Paris Street in East Boston, in honor of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. The blessing is open to
- [Salesian B&G Swing FORE Kids](https://eastboston.com/events/salesian-bg-swing-fore-kids/)
- [Chamber's Coffee Connect](https://eastboston.com/events/chambers-coffee-connect/) - Please join the East Boston Chamber of Commerce and the Well Coffee House for a Coffee Connect at the Well Coffee House at 173 Border Street in East Boston for networking and community reach out. When? Friday Oct 3, 2025 ⋅ 8:30am – 10:30am. Where? The Well Coffee House, 173 Border St, East Boston, MA
- [Sacred Heart Parish Hosts First-Ever Paint Night Fundraiser](https://eastboston.com/events/sacred-heart-parish-hosts-first-ever-paint-night-fundraiser/) - Sacred Heart Parish in East Boston is inviting the community to take part in its first-ever Paint Night, happening on Saturday, October 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the parish hall. The evening will feature a step-by-step guided painting session where no prior experience is required. Participants will be provided with all painting supplies, light refreshments, and
- [911 Memorial Service in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/events/911-memorial-service-in-east-boston/)
- [Nick Grondin Group at Bremen Street Park](https://eastboston.com/events/nick-grondin-group-at-bremen-street-park/)
- [Cancelled Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association](https://eastboston.com/events/cancelled-jeffries-point-neighborhood-association/) - Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting Agenda Monday, September 8th, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO NO AGENDA ITEMS.
- [East Boston YMCA Breakfast fundraiser](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-ymca-breakfast-fundraiser/) - Friday, October 10th - 7:00am Hilton Logan Boston Airport Hosted by State Representative Adrian Madaro Celebrate how the Y empowers and unites our community! All funds raised at the Breakfast stay directly in East Boston and benefit our East Boston 100%. Ticket/Table sales open, sponsorship opportunities available as well! In 2024 the East Boston YMCA
- [“Getting to Know the Arts Community of East Boston” EBAG](https://eastboston.com/events/getting-to-know-the-arts-community-of-east-boston-ebag/) - Event-at-a-glance WHAT: Panel discussion featuring leading voices in East Boston’s arts ecosystem; closing reception for Small Works by East Boston Artists WHEN: Thu, Sept 25, 2025 — 6:00 PM reception; 7:00–8:00 PM panel + Q&A WHERE: ClipArt Gallery, 65 Lewis Street, East Boston ADMISSION: Free MODERATOR: Adele Patnaude, EBAG's Interim Vice President PANELISTS: Gabriel Sosa
- [Grand Opening - Chamber networking event](https://eastboston.com/events/grand-opening-chamber-networking-event/) - Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting event for our new Lapels Laundromat and Dry Cleaning center at Liberty Plaza over the weekend of October 4th and 5th. https://www.lapelslaundromat.com/east-boston
- [Coastal Storm Risk Management Study (Virtual)](https://eastboston.com/events/coastal-storm-risk-management-study-virtual/) - The City of Boston is hosting 2 workshops to provide East Boston residents with an update on the Coastal Storm Risk Management Study. In partnership with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the study analyzes coastal flood effects on people, ecosystems, property and critical infrastructure, and develops potential strategies to mitigate flood risk. These meetings
- [Coastal Storm Risk Management Study](https://eastboston.com/events/coastal-storm-risk-management-study/) - The City of Boston is hosting 2 workshops to provide East Boston residents with an update on the Coastal Storm Risk Management Study. In partnership with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the study analyzes coastal flood effects on people, ecosystems, property and critical infrastructure, and develops potential strategies to mitigate flood risk. These meetings
- [Maverick Landing End of Summer Bash](https://eastboston.com/events/maverick-landing-end-of-summer-bash/) - Details: EastBoston.com
- [261 Maverick Street (BPD)](https://eastboston.com/events/261-maverick-street-bpd/) - The Boston Planning Department is hosting a virtual public meeting for the proposed 261 Maverick Street project located in the East Boston neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Small Project Review Application (SPRA) that was filed. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the
- [August Meeting: Mary Ellen Welch Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/mary-ellen-welch-greenway/)
- [Greenway Cleanup](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-cleanup/)
- [911 Memorial Service](https://eastboston.com/events/911-memorial-service/) - All are invited to this service which honors the lives lost and the work of first responders.
- [2025 Annual East Boston Latin Music + Dance Festival on September 12th](https://eastboston.com/events/2025-annual-east-boston-latin-music-dance-festival-on-september-12th/)
- [Pop-Up Waterfront Exhibit at The Eddy](https://eastboston.com/events/pop-up-waterfront-exhibit-at-the-eddy/) - Beyond the Gallery: Local Artists Transform The Eddy into a Pop-Up Waterfront Exhibit, The Water’s Edge East Boston, MA — The East Boston Artists Group (EBAG) presents The Water’s Edge, a collaborative exhibition featuring four local artists whose work is inspired by the natural beauty, color, and energy of the waterfront. The show will run
- [Surfrider's "Trash to Treasure" Eastie Harbor Community Day](https://eastboston.com/events/surfriders-trash-to-treasure-eastie-harbor-community-day/) - Who: The Surfrider Foundation’s Massachusetts Chapter, Art activist Rebecca McGee Tuck What: “Trash to Treasure / De basura a tesoro” East Boston harbor cleanup and trash-to-art project. This free, family-friendly event will bring neighbors together for a morning of fun by the water, featuring a shoreline cleanup and a collaborative art project led by
- [Little Folks New Play Space](https://eastboston.com/events/little-folks-new-play-space/)
- [Art in the Park Comes to the East Boston Greenway (Sept. 6)](https://eastboston.com/events/art-in-the-park-comes-to-the-east-boston-greenway-sept-6/) - East Boston, MA — On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway in partnership with the Trustees One Waterfront and the East Boston Artists Group (EBAG), present Art in the Park — a free, outdoor art show happening from 12:00 to 4:00 PM along the Greenway between the Blue Caboose
- [Hero Square Dedication John A. Scannapieco](https://eastboston.com/events/hero-square-dedication-john-a-scannapieco/) - Join the City of Boston for a Hero Square dedication for John A. Scannapieco on Saturday, August 16th at 10:30 am. The event will be held at the intersection of Decatur Street & London Street in East Boston. John A. Scannapieco was born on January 18, 1923 in East Boston. John graduated from Mechanic Arts High
- [JPNA Planning & Zoning Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-planning-zoning-meeting-2/) - 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 difficulty registering or attending, please contact us at board@jeffriespoint.org PLEASE NOTE! PLANNING & ZONING (P&Z) MEETINGS DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS ATTENDANCE FOR VOTING ELIGIBILITY.
- [Frank Baker Meet and Greet](https://eastboston.com/events/frank-baker-meet-and-greet/) - ADVERTISEMENT The Friends of Frank Baker invite you to join myself, Frank Baker, candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, for a community conversation in East Boston. Caffè Dello Sport 973 Saratoga St, East Boston, MA 02128 (339) 226-2315 Monday, August 18, 2025 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Menu: http://caffedellosport.net More details here.
- [Planning Department Meeting East Boston Agenda Items](https://eastboston.com/events/planning-department-meeting-east-boston-agenda-items/) - Board of Directors' Meeting Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 3:30 PM East Boston Agenda Items The agenda for the BPDA Board Meeting is now available and the following project in East Boston is expected to be considered for approval. Please note that meeting agendas are subject to change. While no additional items can be added,
- [Eastie Pride Day: August 16, 2025](https://eastboston.com/events/eastie-pride-day-august-16-2025/) - EAST BOSTON, MA (August 4, 2025) – Today, the Eastie Pride Day Committee announced that the 36th annual Eastie Pride Day celebration will take place on Saturday, August 16th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at Piers Park. This large-scale community event aims to foster connection, encouraging East Boston residents to engage with local small businesses, restaurants
- [Summer Fun at the Library](https://eastboston.com/events/summer-fund-at-the-library/) - Join us at the East Boston Branch on Thursday, August 14, for a fun summer day at the library! Enjoy arts and crafts, picnic inspired snacks and treats, and much, much more! Families are welcome to come anytime between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to join in the summer celebration.
- [JPNA Monthly Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-monthly-meeting-2/) - Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting Agenda Monday, August 11th, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, August 10th
- [National Health Center Week August 3 - August 9](https://eastboston.com/events/national-health-center-week-august-3-august-9/) - Join us in honoring the vital role community health centers play in providing affordable, high-quality care to all—right here in our neighborhoods. Stop by our tabling events from 10 am–2 pm: Monday, August 4 at 10 Gove St., East Boston Tuesday, August 5 at 20 Maverick Square, East Boston Thursday, August 7 at 1601 Washington
- [East Boston Chamber of Commerce Membership Appreciation and Board Induction](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-chamber-of-commerce-membership-appreciation-and-board-induction/) - East Boston Chamber of Commerce Membership Appreciation and Board Member Induction Ceremony Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Location: 45 Everett Street, Poolside, East Boston Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP: By Saturday, August 15, 2025 (617) 590 – 3982 Agenda 1.Barbecue and Networking 2.Opening and Introduction of Chamber Board Members 3.Induction of New
- [Sacred Heart Summer Cookout](https://eastboston.com/events/sacred-heart-summer-cookout/) - SUMMER COOKOUT SUNDAY AUGUST 24 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. Sacred Heart's Annual Summer Cookout. Tickets are $8 for adults and $3 for children and include a hamburger or hotdog, drink, chipos and slush. Games, raffles and much more! f
- [Park Poetree](https://eastboston.com/events/park-poetree/) - East Boston, MA — The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway is delighted to host a day Park Poetree on Sunday, August 3rd from 4–7PM, the community is invited to gather among the trees for the very first edition of Park Poetree, an open mic experience blooming right in the heart of Bremen Street Park’s Amphitheatre. Curated
- [Sacred Heart Community Dinner](https://eastboston.com/events/sacred-heart-community-dinner/) - Join parishioners from Sacred Heart for its monthly Community Dinner on August 13 from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy a FREE meal which includes a hamburger or hotdog dessert and beverage. All are welcome!
- [1214 Bennington Street Planning Department Virtual Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/1214-bennington-street-planning-department-virtual-meeting/) - This is a Public Meeting for the proposed 1214 Bennington Street project located in the East Boston neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Small Project Review Application. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the public. How to Participate: Please register for the meeting using
- [Bocce Every Sunday at 6 p.m.](https://eastboston.com/events/bocce-every-sunday-at-6-p-m/)
- [Eastie Week 2025 begins July 13](https://eastboston.com/events/eastie-week-2025-begins-july-13/) - Eastieweek.org
- [Zumba on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/zumba-on-the-greenway/) - Bremen Street Amphitheater Zumba with Ana Maria Amigo who is a Professional Dancer of Contemporary Dance and Zumba Fitness Instructor, who brings her craft around studios in the US and around the world including her native country, Chile. Grooving to the beats of mambo, cha-cha-cha, salsa, flamenco, merengue and many more rhythms; music feels more like a
- [Greenway Stroll and Play](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-stroll-and-play/)
- [Greenway Stroll and Play (Little Grove)](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-stroll-and-play-little-grove/)
- [Greenway Family Yoga](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-family-yoga/)
- [Greenway Pop Up Music Along the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-pop-up-music-along-the-greenway/) - The Greenway is hosting Pop up Music along the Greenway with local East Boston talent! Brian Gannon at the Blue Caboose (Entrance on Bremen Street, in Jeffries Point, cross street Marginal Street) Mario Santiago at Airport T Station (Entrance at Bremen and Brooks Street) Nick Grondin at Wood Island T Station ( behind T station along the Greenway,
- [Greenway Pop Up Event at Wood Island Bay Marsh](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-pop-up-event-at-wood-island-bay-marsh/) - Join Penpa Tsering for meditative, tranquil, nature driven sounds in the marsh area of the Greenway. Tibetan artist Penpa Tsering is a master of his native Tibet, playing 16 of Tibet's traditional musical instruments. His mother and grandfather taught him to sing traditional Tibetan songs, including the healing songs of his family, who, for generations, have been
- [Greenway Music: "Smooth Sounds of Yacht Rock"](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-music-smooth-sounds-of-yacht-rock/) - Grab a Captain's hat and whisk yourself away with the smooth sounds of 70's music, such as Christopher Cross, Rupert Holmes, Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers and much more!
- [Greenway: "That's Entertainment"](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-thats-entertainment/) - “That’s Entertainment”, a musical revue. This exciting performance features outstanding Broadway show tunes and Disney hits, performed by a troupe of captivating young professionals from Riverside Theatre Works, Hyde Park. Come hear show medleys of George Gershwin and Andrew Lloyd Webber, and showstopping hits from A Chorus Line, Chicago, Hairspray, Disney favorites and more!
- [Greenway Music: Tango](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-music-tango/) - August 5, 2025 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM Bremen Street Amphitheatre Join us for Tango Night with Judit Gaspar of Champions Dance Studio
- [Greenway Merengue Night](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-merengue-night/) - Join us for Merengue Night with Judit Gaspar of Champions Dance Studio
- [Greenway Music: Pure Soul](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-music-pure-soul/) - Join us for Pure Soul music from the 70's and 80's featuring Boston's own Jonathan Gramley. Listen to sounds of Luther Vandross, The Isley Brothers, Teddy Pendergrass and much more!
- [Greenway Big Band Music, Sinatra et al](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-big-band-music-sinatra-et-al/) - "Spajazzy Big Band Revival" A night of jazz classics played by Boston based legendary musicians Music of Sinatra, Fitgerald, Herman, Gershwin and more.
- [Greenway Music: Cha-Cha Night](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-music-cha-cha-night/) - Join us for Cha- Cha Night with Judit Gaspar of Champions Dance Studio.
- [Greenway Music: Accordian player Cory Pesaturo](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-music-accordian-player-cory-pesaturo/) - World Champion Accordion player Cory Pesaturo will perform World music, including Italian, pop, and jazz. Smooth 360 will open up for Cory.
- [Greenway: Dis n Dat (Music)](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-dis-n-dat-music/) - Join us for Dis n Dat Band with Sista Dee, Trinidadian born Steel pannist. Chill out and get swept away with Calypso Caribbean and Afro Caribbean music on the Greenway.
- [Greenway Music Salsa Dancing Night](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-music-salsa-dancing-night/) - Join us for Salsa Dancing Night with Judit Gaspar of Champions Dance Studio.
- [Bocce on the Greenway, Sundays at 4 p.m.](https://eastboston.com/events/bocce-on-the-greenway-sundays-at-4-p-m/)
- [Greenway Dog Park Ice Cream Social](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-dog-park-ice-cream-social/)
- [Farmers Market Opens](https://eastboston.com/events/farmers-market-opens/) - More information here on EastBoston.com
- [Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Summer Potluck & Raffle](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-neighborhood-association-summer-potluck-raffle/) - It's that time of year again! It's time for the annual JPNA Summer Potluck & Raffle! More information to come on the potluck itself. The raffle is now open and has some pretty amazing prizes available! Thank you to The Quiet Few, Carmella's Market, Florenza Cafe, Navy Yard Hospitality (The Tall Ship & ReelHouse Boston Waterfront), Koro Ramen +
- [Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Agenda](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-neighborhood-association-planning-zoning-pz-agenda-5/) - 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 difficulty registering or attending, please contact us at board@jeffriespoint.org. PLEASE NOTE! PLANNING & ZONING (P&Z) MEETINGS DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS ATTENDANCE FOR VOTING ELIGIBILITY. The JPNA will be recording these meetings and may
- [Eastie Farm Mural Unveiling & Summer Solstice Celebration](https://eastboston.com/events/eastie-farm-mural-unveiling-summer-solstice-celebration/) - The following if from Eastie Farm We're very excited to personally invite you to a very special summer solstice celebration that we're having on June 21st. This new season marks a time of abundance, warmth, and rejoicing in the growth that will prosper in the coming months. In that light, we'll be unveiling a brand new
- [Atlantic Works Gallery: "Everyone is Welcome Here"](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-arts-atlantic-works-gallery-everyone-is-welcome-here/) - Atlantic Works Gallery is proud to present its 2025 summer group exhibition, Everyone is Welcome Here—a collective statement of solidarity, compassion, and inclusion in response to the increasing marginalization of vulnerable communities across the United States. The title and theme of the show were inspired by a recent story out of Idaho, where an elementary school teacher
- [Sacred Heart celebrates St. Anthony](https://eastboston.com/events/sacred-heart-celebrates-st-anthony/) - Contact: Sacred Heart Parish Phone: 617-567-5776 Email: sacredhearteb@gmail.com (if applicable) Sacred Heart Parish Invites Community to Celebrate St. Anthony with Mass, Procession, and Annual Fundraiser Dinner on June 13 East Boston, MA – Sacred Heart Parish invites parishioners, neighbors, and friends to join in the annual Celebration of St. Anthony on Friday, June 13, 2025 — an evening filled with faith, fellowship, and
- [Taste of Eastie 2025](https://eastboston.com/events/taste-of-eastie-2025/)
- [Wine and beer tasting at Sacred Heart](https://eastboston.com/events/wine-and-beer-tasting-at-sacred-heart/) - Details here.
- [May Greenway Community Network Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/may-greenway-community-network-meeting/)
- [Montessori School Celebration -- A Bee Hive Block Party](https://eastboston.com/events/montessori-school-celebration-a-bee-hive-block-party/) - The Bee Hive Block Party: A Community Celebration & Fundraiser for Boston’s Only Public Montessori School East Boston, MA — May 16, 2025 — The School Parent Council of the Dante Alighieri Montessori School is proud to host the Bee Hive Block Party on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 11AM to 2PM ET at 37 Gove Street, East Boston, MA 02128.
- [Battle of Chelsea Creek 250 Anniversary Celebration](https://eastboston.com/events/battle-of-chelsea-creek-250-anniversary-celebration/)
- [Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Agenda](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-neighborhood-association-planning-zoning-pz-agenda-4/) - 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 difficulty registering or attending, please contact us at board@jeffriespoint.org. PLEASE NOTE! PLANNING & ZONING (P&Z) MEETINGS DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS ATTENDANCE FOR VOTING ELIGIBILITY.
- [Rummage Sale Grace Church](https://eastboston.com/events/rummage-sale-grace-church/)
- [Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-neighborhood-association-monthly-meeting/) - Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting Agenda Monday, May 12th, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, April
- [Atlantic Works Gallery Third Thursday Artist Talk](https://eastboston.com/events/atlantic-works-gallery-third-thursday-artist-talk/) - ATLANTIC WORKS GALLERY Third Thursday reception with artists' talks on May 15, 2025 between 6-9 pm. "Elsa Campbell’s series The Beautiful Unknown, is a response to anxiety and fear of the unknown. A color palette based on nature offsets the intense and powerful marks providing visceral relief. The second series Seen and Unseen, obliquely references landscape and
- [Microgreen planting](https://eastboston.com/events/microgreen-planting/) - Join the Greenway as it welcomes Ramon, owner of Microgreens By The Sea for microgreens planting demonstration, live harvesting, and samples of tasty microgreens. Adults and children are welcome to participate. Supplies will be provided. Participants will take home a personal kit to grow microgreens at home. When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM- 1:00
- [Magic Show on the Greenway!](https://eastboston.com/events/magic-show-on-the-greenway/) - Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Magic Show Bring the Kids Down for April Vacation Fun. Tuesday, April 22, 2025 1pm-2pm East Boston Public Library 365 Bremen Street Mary Ellen Welch Greenway
- [JPNA P&Z with agenda](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-pz-with-agenda/) - 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 difficulty registering or attending, please contact us at board@jeffriespoint.org. PLEASE NOTE! PLANNING & ZONING (P&Z) MEETINGS DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS ATTENDANCE FOR VOTING ELIGIBILITY.
- [Planning for the Old A-7 Police Station](https://eastboston.com/events/planning-for-the-old-a-7-police-station/) - Details here.
- [Greenway Community Network - Guest Speaker Series - April 24, 6PM @ Library](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-community-network-guest-speaker-series-april-24-6pm-library/) - The Greenway Community Network is excited to announce our next Guest Speaker Series, focusing on Food Access in East Boston and its Carbon Footprint. The GCN were lucky enough to be judges at this year's Science Fair at East Boston High and were blown away by one particular project which dived into this issue. East
- [Mayor's Coffee Hour](https://eastboston.com/events/mayors-coffee-hour/) - All coffee hours will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. If it rains, there is an alternate rain location for each event. Visit boston.gov/coffee-hours for more information. East Boston | Friday, June 6 East Boston Memorial Park, Porter and Orleans Streets Rain location: BCYF Martin Pino Community Center
- [Easter Egg Hunt!](https://eastboston.com/events/easter-egg-hunt/) - An Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 19th from 10AM-12PM at Piers Park- 95 Marginal Street East Boston. Games and face painting start at 10AM and the egg hunt is at 11AM. There will be photos with the Easter bunny.
- [98-100 Condor Street on Planning Department agenda](https://eastboston.com/events/98-100-condor-street-on-planning-department-agenda/) - Board of Directors' Meeting Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 3:30 PM East Boston Agenda Items The agenda for the BPDA Board Meeting is now available and the following project in East Boston is expected to be considered for approval. Please note that meeting agendas are subject to change. While no additional items can be added,
- [JPNA Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-meeting-3/) - Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting Agenda Monday, April 14th, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, April
- [East Boston Library: "All the President's Women"](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-library-all-the-presidents-women/)
- [Greenway Community Network](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-community-network/)
- [Cancelled! JPNA Planning & Zoning](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-planning-zoning/) - Update 3/1/25 AGENDA POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL MEETING. 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 difficulty registering or attending, please contact us at board@jeffriespoint.org. PLEASE NOTE! PLANNING & ZONING (P&Z) MEETINGS DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS ATTENDANCE FOR VOTING ELIGIBILITY. The JPNA
- [Eastie Farm Equinox Freight Farm Grand Opening](https://eastboston.com/events/eastie-farm-equinox-freight-farm-grand-opening/)
- [Boston Planning Department meeting on East Boston projects](https://eastboston.com/events/boston-planning-department-meeting-on-east-boston-projects/) - Board of Directors' Meeting East Boston Agenda Items The agenda for the BPDA Board Meeting is now available and the following projects in East Boston are expected to be considered for approval. Please note that meeting agendas are subject to change. While no additional items can be added, items can be removed prior to the
- [Friends of Belle Isle Marsh Annual Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/fbim-annaul-meeting/) - Sunday, March 16, 2025 St. John's Episcopal Church Hall 222 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop, MA contact@friendsofbelleislemarsh.com
- [Clip Art Small Works by East Boston Artists Opening](https://eastboston.com/events/clip-art-small-works-by-east-boston-artists-opening/) - In collaboration with Atlantic Works Gallery, Clippership Wharf’s ClipArt Gallery is East Boston’s newest contemporary art space, highlighting local artists in a rotating exhibition program. Atlantic Works Gallery is an active East Boston artist collective, dedicated to its members and their art since 2003. ClipArt Gallery is located at 65 Lewis Street and is open
- [Grace Church Corned Beef & Cabbage](https://eastboston.com/events/grace-church-corned-beef-cabbage/) - “Grace Church is happy to bring back its popular Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper, we hope you will come and join us”. “March 15th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, adults $20 and kids $10”.
- [Eastie's Adrian Madaro & Lydia Edwards Join Housing Advocates for Cookie Day on Beacon Hill, Wed 3/12](https://eastboston.com/events/easties-adrian-madaro-lydia-edwards-join-housing-advocates-for-cookie-day-on-beacon-hill-wed-3-12/) - Advocates call for increased FY26 funding and permanent codification of MRVP into state law WHAT: Affordable housing advocates from across Massachusetts will gather on Beacon Hill to urge lawmakers to expand and codify into law the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP). The program provides housing stability to nearly 11,000 low-income households, including seniors, persons with
- [Coletta Zapata announces community budget town hall in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/events/coletta-zapata-announces-community-budget-town-halls/)
- [First Literacy's 35th Annual Spelling Bee April 3;](https://eastboston.com/events/first-literacys-35th-annual-spelling-bee-april-3/) - First Literacy Invites Members of the Community and Corporations to Participate in the 35th Annual Spelling Bee Support Adult Literacy While Testing Your Spelling Skills BOSTON, MA –On Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 6pm First Literacy will host the 35th Annual Spelling Bee at the State Street Channel Center in Boston. Anyone who would like
- [JPNA Planning & Zoning Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-planning-zoning-meeting/) - 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 difficulty registering or attending, please contact us at board@jeffriespoint.org. PLEASE NOTE! PLANNING & ZONING (P&Z) MEETINGS DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS ATTENDANCE FOR VOTING ELIGIBILITY.
- [East Boston items on BPDA Board Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-items-on-bpda-board-meeting/) - Board of Directors' Meeting Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 3:30 PM East Boston Agenda Items The agenda for the BPDA Board Meeting on Thursday, February 13, is now available, and the following project in East Boston is expected to be considered for approval. Please note that meeting agendas are subject to change. While no additional
- [Celebrate Black History Month with Zahirah NurTruth](https://eastboston.com/events/celebrate-black-history-month-with-zahirah-nurtruth/) - Description Celebrate Black History Month with Zahirah Nur Truth of ZNT Arts for a fun interactive hand-sewing project, “The Pieces of Me”. We will learn about the history of sewing, quilting, and patch work through the African Diaspora and talk about how hand sewing was used to tell stories, pass on knowledge, and share feelings. Participants
- [City Hall on the Go Truck](https://eastboston.com/events/city-hall-on-the-go-truck/) - CITY HALL ON THE GO TRUCK SERVICES: Feb 11, 2025 10-11:30 a.m. The city of Boston's bright and friendly mobile City Hall truck serves residents where they live, work, and play. City Hall On The Go will visit Boston's neighborhoods throughout the year. The truck offers a select menu of City services directly to constituents.
- [Greenway Guest Speaker Series](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-guest-speaker-series/) - GREENWAY COMMUNITY NETWORK GUEST SPEAKER SERIES Special Presentation from the City of Boston OFFICE OF CLIMATE RESILIENCE Coastal Resilience Planning and Implementation Efforts Presented by Catherine McCandless OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Presentation of Emergency Management and Preparedness Presented by Ky’Ron Owens PARKS DEPARTMENT Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Improvements Project Update Presented by Amy Linne 📍
- [Polar Plunge](https://eastboston.com/events/polar-plunge/)
- [Catholic Schools Week](https://eastboston.com/events/catholic-schools-week/) - Event details here.
- [GOP event: Meet MA National Committeeman Brad Wyatt](https://eastboston.com/events/gop-event-meet-ma-national-committeeman-brad-wyatt/) - The following is from the MA GOP State Committee reps for the 3rd Suffolk District: To: Republicans and Conservatives interested in winning elections.From: MA GOP Statecommittee reps for 3rd Suffolk District (EB,Winthrop, Revere and Downtown Boston) Paul Ronukaitus & VeraCarducci Come and meet the new Republican Massachusetts National Committeeman Brad Wyatt! Where: East Boston Yacht
- [Atlantic Works Gallery Third Thursday Reception](https://eastboston.com/events/atlantic-works-gallery-third-thursday-reception/) - Atlantic Works Gallery is pleased to invite you to the Third Thursday Reception of its January show Dark and Light on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 6 to 9 pm. Dark and Light fosters artists’ interpretation of what light and dark mean within their discipline, and addresses AWG member artists' exploration of the theme within their
- [January Greenway Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/january-greenway-meeting/) - Meets at the Y on Bremen Street.
- [Dining for a cause for NeighborHealth](https://eastboston.com/events/dining-for-a-cause-for-neighborhealth/) - Dining for a cause for NeighborHealth takes place Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Five percent of your bill will be donated to help NeighborHealth sustain essential services and its innovative community programs.
- [Thursday Reception: Atlantic Works Gallery](https://eastboston.com/events/thursday-reception-atlantic-works-gallery/) - New Members show - Thursday reception. Read more here.
- [New Members show at Atlantic Works Gallery](https://eastboston.com/events/new-members-show-at-atlantic-works-gallery/) - Atlantic Works Gallery 80 Border Street East Boston, MA 02128 Show: NEW MEMBERS Show dates: February 1 to 22, 2025 Opening Reception: February 1 from 3-6 pm Third Thursday Reception: February 20 from 6-9 pm Atlantic Works Gallery is proud to present its new member exhibition, “New Members,” opening Saturday, February 1st, 3 p.m. to
- [JPNA Monthly Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-monthly-meeting/) - Monthly Meeting Agenda Monday, January 13, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, January 12th at 7pm. Not
- [Planning Department: Neighborhood Housing Zoning Public Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/planning-department-neighborhood-housing-zoning-public-meeting/) - Description: This meeting is your opportunity to learn more about the neighborhood housing zoning initiative, which we introduced alongside the launch of the ADU Guidebook at our public meeting on November 19. Boston's outdated residential zoning creates barriers for most small-scale projects, requiring homeowners to navigate costly, time-consuming variances for basic updates like dormers, porches,
- [Dias de los Niños - Raul the Third](https://eastboston.com/events/dias-de-los-ninos-raul-the-third/) - Dias de los Niños - Raul the Third Friday, April 25, 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm East Boston Join us to celebrate Dia de los Ninos (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. Raul the Third, author and illustrator of Vamos! April Vacation
- [East Boston Music Class for babies & toddlers - Little Groove  (Fee involved)](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-music-class-for-babies-toddlers-little-groove-fee-involved/) - Little Groove provides a fun learning environment that encourages children to explore and develop their creativity through music. Little Groove music classes offer a unique and engaging experience for children aged 3 months to 4 years old. Through the use of sound, sight, and touch, toddlers and preschoolers are able to learn and interact in
- [Zumix Benefit featuring "Don't Be Denied"](https://eastboston.com/events/zumix-benefit-featuring-dont-be-denied/) - Steve Synder's band is playing its annual fundraiser for ZUMIX again this year on Saturday, February 1st! Last years show was incredible and this year's will be great too. The Don’t Be Denied Band will be joined by several guests and will feature students, alumni, teachers, staff and friends of ZUMIX as we gather to
- [BPL: Edible Gift Ideas](https://eastboston.com/events/bpl-edible-gifts-workshop/) - Edible Gift Ideas with TherapyGardens Saturday, December 14, 2024 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM East Boston Description Looking for creative ways to gift your loved ones this holiday season? Join us for this workshop filled with ideas! From homemade seasonings and sauces to pickles, cookies, and more, you will learn how to make lots of
- [JPNA Planning and Zoning](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-planning-and-zoning/) - Wednesday, December 18th, 2024; 7 – 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. AGENDA (subject to change) First Presentation: 36 Cottage Street – Change occupancy from three family and office to four family via basement conversion — New basement unit to be 624 sq ft., 1 BR 1 BA Developer: Noel
- [Eastie Elves](https://eastboston.com/events/eastie-elves/) - Friday, December 13, 2024 6:00 pm-10:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor 101 Harborside Drive Boston, MA 02128. Admission is one gift for a child. Event includes dinner at 6:30 PM, raffles, a cash bar, live music and entertainment. Cocktail attire encouraged, festive spirit required! This toy collection serves children of all ages ranging
- [A Legal Clinic for Landlords & Tenants](https://eastboston.com/events/for-landlords-tenants-a-legal-clinic/) - OFFICE OF HOUSING STABILITY LEGAL CLINIC THURSDAY,DECEMBER12 5:30 PM TO 7:00 PM EAST BOSTON BRANCH BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 365 BREM EN STREET EAST BOSTON 02128 To attend the Legal Clinic, you must fill out an online form. Please scan the QR code below or register at bit.ly/OHSLegalClinic You will receive an email confirming your attendance.
- [Planning Department Board East Boston Agenda Items](https://eastboston.com/events/planning-department-board-east-boston-agenda-items/) - The agenda for the BPDA Board Meeting on Thursday, December 12, is now available, and the following project in East Boston is expected to be considered for approval. Please note that meeting agendas are subject to change. While no additional items can be added, items can be removed prior to the meeting. 99-105 Addison Street
- [Rodent control Webinar](https://eastboston.com/events/rodent-control-webinar-2/) - Hear from the city's team of rodent control experts. To register visit bit.ly/RatFree.
- [Atlantic Works Gallery: Dark and Light](https://eastboston.com/events/atlantic-works-gallery-dark-and-light/) - Atlantic Works Gallery Announces Its January Exhibition Dark and Light addresses member interpretation of the theme within their chosen medium For its January exhibition, Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG) is inviting its members to submit work exploring the theme of light and dark. This exhibit fosters artists’ interpretation of what light and dark mean within their
- [Opening Reception Atlantic Works](https://eastboston.com/events/opening-reception-atlantic-works/) - Read more here .
- [Mayor Wu Trolley Tour comes to EB](https://eastboston.com/events/mayor-wu-trolley-tour-comes-to-eb/) - BOSTON - Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment today announced that the 28th Annual Enchanted Trolley Tour will take place this Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8. "We are thrilled for this year's annual holiday trolley tour and tree lightings across the City,"
- [Merry Christmas](https://eastboston.com/events/merry-christmas/)
- [Save the Date for NOAH's Annual Dinner Meeting! December 18th](https://eastboston.com/events/save-the-date-for-noahs-annual-dinner-meeting-december-18th/) - NOAH's 37th Annual Dinner Meeting will be taking place on Wednesday, December 18th, 6PM, at Spinelli's in East Boston. We hope you will be able to join us to express our appreciation for local allies, volunteers, supporters, and residents as we celebrate the collaborative efforts that make a positive impact on our community! Award-winning meteorologist
- [East Boston Winter/Spring Farmers Market](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-winter-spring-farmers-market/)
- [Chanukah Wonderland](https://eastboston.com/events/chanukah-wonderland/)
- [Harboring Creativity: A Vibrant Celebration of East Boston’s Artistic Spirit](https://eastboston.com/events/harboring-creativity-a-vibrant-celebration-of-east-bostons-artistic-spirit/) - Details here.
- [The Madaro Family Community Fund Thanksgiving Dinner](https://eastboston.com/events/the-madara-family-community-free-thanksgiving-dinner/) - Details here.
- [Luminaria on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/luminaria-on-the-greenway-2/) - About Luminaria on the Greenway Come join The Trustees Boston Waterfront Initiative (http://thetrustees.org/onewaterfront) for our FREE 4th Annual Luminaria, while we enjoy a stroll down the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway in East Boston, listen to festive holiday music, and keep warm with some delicious hot chocolate. This is an event for the whole family to
- [Greenway Community Network @ YMCA](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-community-network-ymca/) - From the Greenway Council: Join us for our upcoming Greenway Community Network meeting, November 21, 2024 6:30PM-7:30PM at the East Boston YMCA! This meeting will replace our past “Council Meetings”. The new Greenway Community Network will provide an informal, social and collaborative forum for community members to engage in the Greenway’s mission and get involved.
- [Sacred Heart Parish Christmas Fair](https://eastboston.com/events/sacred-heart-parish-christmas-fair/) - Join the Sacred Heart Parish for a festive and fun-filled day at the Christmas Fair on November 23, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Sacred Heart Parish, 303 Paris Street! Kick off the holiday spirit with a FREE pancake breakfast with none other than Santa Claus! Kids can meet Santa, share their Christmas
- [MBTA on coming bus service changes](https://eastboston.com/events/mbta-on-coming-bus-service-changes/) - The MBTA will host a meeting on the upcoming changes coming to MBTA Bus Routes 104, 116 and 117. Route 104 will be new and travels between Malden, Everett, Chelsea and East Boston. MBTA staff will also discuss the increased frequencies of the NEW Route 116 which will be combined with Route 117. The meeting
- [EB Historical Society/Museum Tombstone Tour](https://eastboston.com/events/eb-historical-society-museum-tombstone-tour/) - What: 3rd Annual Tombstone Tour, Bennington Street Cemetery When: Sat, Oct 26 • 2:00 PM Where:Bennington Street Cemetery The East Boston Museum and Historical Society invites the public to mark Halloween by attending the Third Annual Tombstone Tour of the Bennington Street Cemetery on Saturday, October 26, 2024, between 1 and 5 p.m. Guided tours
- [(East Boston Greenway) Community Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-greenway-community-meeting/) - Community Meeting October 8 2024
- [Madaro Coffee Hour](https://eastboston.com/events/madaro-coffee-hour/)
- [Greenway Council Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-council-meeting-4/) - The next Greenway Council Meeting is Thursday September 26, 2024, at 6:30 PM held at the YMCA (Bremen Street) in the conference room. The Agenda is as follows: Welcome & Introductions. Police Report Update on Executive Director position: Debra Cave Light Boston Report: Ethan Vogt Greenway Programming: summer review Fall preview. Lisa Cappuccio Mini Library.
- [Salesian B&GC - 6th Annual Swing Fore Kids Golf Tournament - Sept. 23rd](https://eastboston.com/events/salesian-bgc-6th-annual-swing-fore-kids-golf-tournament-sept-23rd/) - he Salesian Boys & Girls Club will host our 6th Annual Swing Fore Kids Golf Tournament on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Winthrop Golf Club, 453 Main Street, Winthrop. Our annual golf tournament is a major Salesian Boys & Girls Club fundraiser. We hope you will join us for this excellent opportunity to help
- [Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Agenda](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-neighborhood-association-planning-zoning-pz-agenda-3/) - 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 difficulty registering or attending, please contact us at board@jeffriespoint.org. PLEASE NOTE! PLANNING & ZONING (P&Z) MEETINGS DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS ATTENDANCE FOR VOTING ELIGIBILITY. The JPNA will be recording these meetings and may
- [Join ZUMIX for a Vintage Vinyl Celebration on Oct. 24!](https://eastboston.com/events/join-zumix-for-a-vintage-vinyl-celebration-on-oct-24/) - The Muze 2024: Vintage Vinyl Thursday, October 24, 2024 6-10 p.m. City Winery Boston 80 Beverly Street, Boston, MA 02114 Join the ZUMIX community at our annual gala, The Muze, as we celebrate another wonderful year of empowering young people! We'll toast our staff and students, and all proceeds from the evening will further benefit
- [Open Streets East Boston](https://eastboston.com/events/open-streets-east-boston/) - Open Streets East Boston Open Streets Boston is free and open to everyone, so grab your friends and family and head to East Boston. We’ll be on Meridian St. from Maverick to Porter and Bennington St. from Porter to Day Square. See you there!
- [Bike Ride on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/bike-ride-on-the-greenway/)
- [JPNA September Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-september-meeting/) - Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, September 8th at 7pm. Not sure if you're an abutter? Search HERE. ***PLEASE NOTE***In order to qualify
- [Final Call for the 2024 "Under the Sea" Gala - East Boston Community Soup Kitchen](https://eastboston.com/events/12505/) - Final Call: Join Us for the 2024 "Under the Sea" Gala Hosted by East Boston Community Soup Kitchen Boston, MA – 8/30/24 – The East Boston Community Soup Kitchen (EBCSK) is thrilled to invite the community to its annual fundraising gala, themed "Under the Sea," on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the prestigious Hyatt Regency
- [Rodent Control Webinar](https://eastboston.com/events/rodent-control-webinar/)
- [Greenway Council Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-council-meeting-3/) - The next Greenway Council Meeting is on Thursday, July 25, at 6:30pm at the YMCA. The agenda is below. There is no Greenway Council Meeting in August, and the next Greenway Council Meeting is September 26h. Finally, this is Michelle Moon's last meeting with the Greenway Council, with her last day this Friday. Much gratitude
- [Free Slush at Page Exterminating Services](https://eastboston.com/events/free-slush-at-page-exterminating-services/) - Page Exterminating Services, a local pest control company, has announced a meet and greet community event next Wednesday, July 24th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, outside its office at 30-A Maverick Street. As a gesture of appreciation and to spread the word about its effective pest control measures, Page will be giving away free
- [Eastie Week](https://eastboston.com/events/eastie-week/) - Eastie Week runs from July 14 through July 28. Check here for events.
- [Fighting Fraud Workshop at East Boston Senior Center](https://eastboston.com/events/fighting-fraud-workshop-at-east-boston-senior-center/) - Fraud
- [Tai Chi on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/tai-chi-on-the-greenway/) - East Boston
- [Ward 1 GOP Committee Watch Party -- Trump Nomination](https://eastboston.com/events/ward-1-gop-committee-watch-party-trump-nomination/)
- [JPNA July Summer Potluck](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-july-summer-potluck/) - Monday, July 8th, 2024 6:30 – 8:30 pm Golden Stairs Terrace ParkGreetings Jeffries Point Neighbors! Next Monday, July 8th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Golden Stairs Terrace Park on Webster Street is the annual JPNA summer potluck. Join neighbors and community members to connect and get to know one another. The JPNA will
- [Social Centers honors Sal LaMattina: September 29](https://eastboston.com/events/social-centers-honors-sal-lamattina-september-29/)
- [Friends of the Library:  "Shipping Through the Ages"](https://eastboston.com/events/friends-of-the-library-shipping-through-the-ages/) - Please join the Friends of the East Boston Branch Library on June 27 at 5:30pm for the dedication of a newly restored painting from the series “Shipping Through the Ages” by Frederick Leonard King in memory of the Friends' dear member Maddy McComiskey, past president of the Friends group and lifelong community activist. Entertainment and
- [Greenway Council Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-council-meeting-2/) - Thursday, June 27th at 6:30pm at the YMCA. AGENDA Welcome + Introductios Police Report Boston Parks Community Meeting #2 recap Maintenance Committee Mural Update Summer Programs Trustees Summer Bike Rides Summer Youth Program Piers Park III Other
- [Kiwanis: "The Battle of Chelsea Creek"](https://eastboston.com/events/kiwanis-the-battle-of-chelsea-creek/) - https://eastboston.com/mark-the-date-june-18-kiwanis-hosts-talk-on-the-battle-of-chelsea-creek/
- [Maverick Central Neighborhood Association](https://eastboston.com/events/maverick-central-neighborhood-association-4/) - Maverick Central Neighborhood Association 19 June 2024 / 06:30 PM / https://suffolk.zoom.us/j/97915067628 Agenda Community Updates Boston Police Update Mayor’s Update City Councilor Update State Rep Update Non-Development Proposals None Development Proposals 218 Bremen St. – Change from 3 story to 4 story – 4 units- Fully sprinklered - Vote 190R Paris St. – Renovate one
- [Jeffries Point Monthly Meeting June 2024](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-monthly-meeting-june-2024/) - Monday, June 10th, 2024 7:00 – 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, June 9th at 7pm. Not sure if you're
- [11th Annual East Boston Pride Flag Raising](https://eastboston.com/events/11th-annual-east-boston-pride-flag-raising/) - Read more here.
- [Ward 1 GOP committee to meet](https://eastboston.com/events/ward-1-gop-committee-to-meet/) - The East Boston Republican Committee will meet Monday evening, June 10, 2024. The meeting will be at the East Boston Yacht Club on Rice Street (near the corner of Coleridge Street) in East Boston starting at 7:00 p. m. Registered East Boston Republicans and unenrolled voters are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information
- [Greenway Council Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-council-meeting/) - The next Greenway Council Meeting is on Thursday, May 23rd, at 6:30pm at the YMCA. Update: AGENDA Welcome! Police Report Boston Parks Meeting on 6-6 (Zoom) + Outreach Greenway Extensions: Extensions Bike Ride on 5-28 at 4pm (meet at Maverick Station) Federal Funding Grant Application Public Art Committee: Mural Update + Timeline Maintenance Committee: Massport site walk next steps, volunteer days,
- [East Boston Museum Memorial Day Observance](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-museum-memorial-day-observance/)
- [Taste of Eastie -- Summer 2024](https://eastboston.com/events/taste-of-eastie-summer-2024/) - Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM $50 East Boston Main Streets (EBMS) will host the 28th Annual “Taste of Eastie” on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Tall Ship (1 E Pier Dr, Boston, MA 02128) weather permitting (rain date July 30 , 2024). For 28 years, Taste
- [Orient Heights Neighborhood Council OHNC Monthly Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/orient-heights-neighborhood-council-ohnc-monthly-meeting/) - OHNC Monthly Meeting Monday, May 20th @ 6:30pm - Ashley St YMCA Agenda 6:30 welcome & introductions 6:35 A-7 update 6:40 Update on Sidewalk Repairs (Mela & Sebastian) 6:45 City Councilor Henry Santana 7:15 Discussion on the future of OHNC/Call for Board Members Please note that the project scheduled for review at 92, 96 and
- [City of Boston meeting about Mary Ellen Welch Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/city-of-boston-meeting-about-mary-ellen-welch-greenway/)
- [Italian American Alliance Annual Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/italian-american-alliance-annual-meeting/) - East Boston Italians
- [Greenway Extensions Bike Ride](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-extensions-bike-ride/) - Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Extensions to Revere and Winthrop Meeting Time and Place 4:00 p.m. outside the South Maverick Station entrance Rain date: Thursday, May 30, 2024 Description Join MAPC and our partners, Friends of Mary Ellen Welch Greenway, for this ride. The Greenway is completed between Maverick and Constitution Beach.
- [Mayor's Coffee Hour at Noyes Park](https://eastboston.com/events/mayors-coffee-hour-at-noyes-park/) - Mayor Michelle Wu in East Boston
- [Jeffries Point May 2024 Planning and Zoning Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-jeffries-point-may-2024-planning-and-zoning-meeting/) - 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 difficulty registering or attending, please contact us at board@jeffriespoint.org. PLEASE NOTE! PLANNING & ZONING (P&Z) MEETINGS DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS ATTENDANCE FOR VOTING ELIGIBILITY.
- [Eastie Artisan Fair](https://eastboston.com/events/eastie-artisan-fair/) - [East Boston, MA – April 15, 2024] - Following the huge success of its inaugural fair on February 10, 2024, the Eastie Artisan Fair, is set to make a return for its highly anticipated second fair on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the East Boston Yacht Club, 1 Rice Street, East Boston, MA. Building on
- [Orient Heights Neighborhood Council Update](https://eastboston.com/events/orient-heights-neighborhood-council-update/) - The April OHNC meeting has been canceled which will allow members to attend the meeting hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services regarding the entertainment licenses for the Suffolk Downs concert series. The meeting will be held on Zoom at 6pm on Tuesday, April 16th. Zoom meeting ID is 895 6657 1555 or you
- [Kiwanis Diaper Drive](https://eastboston.com/events/kiwanis-diaper-drive/) - East Boston Kiwanis Club Seeks Public’s Help April 16 for Diaper Drive to Benefit Crossroads Family Shelter Families Diapers wanted! The Kiwanis Club of East Boston hosts a Diaper Drive on Tuesday, April 16 to benefit families served by the Crossroads Family Shelter. The Kiwanis Club is collecting diapers, baby wipes, diaper rash creams and
- [Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association April 2024 Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-neighborhood-association-april-2024-meeting/) - Monday, April 8th, 2024 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, March 10th at 7pm. Not sure if you're
- [Salesian Summer Camp Auction](https://eastboston.com/events/salesian-summer-camp-auction/)
- [OHNC Monthly Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/ohnc-monthly-meeting/) - OHNC Monthly Meeting Reminder Monday March 18th @ 6:30pm - Ashley St YMCA This is a reminder that our next OHNC meeting will be Monday at 6:30pm in the Ashley St YMCA. Please note that our April meeting will be one day later due to the Patriots Day holiday and will be held on Tuesday,
- [Love Your Lungs: East Boston](https://eastboston.com/events/love-your-lungs-east-boston/) - Love Your Lungs: East Boston Do you care about clean air? Join the Community-led Improvement of Air Quality and Health in the Lower Mystic (CLEANAIR) project for our East Boston listening session where we will explore current air quality research, hear from climate health professionals about how transportation-related air pollution (TRAP) affects us, and learn
- [Belle Isle Rotary Club](https://eastboston.com/events/belle-isle-rotary-club/) - $50 per person Dinner & Dancing Cash Bar East Boston Yacht Club 1 Rice Street East Boston, MA 02128
- [Comment Period Ends: 28-30 Geneva Street](https://eastboston.com/events/comment-period-ends-28-30-geneva-street/) - 28-30 Geneva Street Small Project Change (SPC) Comment End Date January 16 2023 Linked below for your review is an electronic copy of the Small Project Change (SPC) for the proposed 28-30 Geneva Street project located in East Boston, received by the Boston Planning & Development Agency on December 15 2022. The following project description
- [Public Virtual Meeting: BPDA - 9 Geneva Street, EB](https://eastboston.com/events/public-virtual-meeting-bpda-9-geneva-street-eb/) - 9 Geneva Street Public Meeting | Virtual Meeting Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM The BPDA is hosting a virtual Public Meeting for the proposed project located at 9 Geneva Street in the East Boston neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Small Project Review Application
- [Greenway Council](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-council/) - AGENDA Welcome + Introductions Police Report Boston Parks Meeting Recap + Discussion Greenway Extensions: Update on Plan EB letter and Haul Road Programs Committee: Winter, Spring, and Update Maintenance Committee: Spring Planning + Shed proposal Other topics
- [Zumix Fundraiser: Steve Snyder & Friends with Benefits](https://eastboston.com/events/zumix-fundraiser-steve-snyder-friends-with-benefits/)
- [JPNA February 2024 Monthly Meeting Agenda](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-february-2024-monthly-meeting-agenda/) - Monday, February 12, 2024 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, February 11th at 7pm. Not sure if you're
- [East Boston Winter/Spring Farmers Market](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-winter-spring-farmers-market-2/) - When: Thursday, Mar 21, 2024 2:00p - 6:00p Where: EBNHC Education and Training Institute 250 Sumner Street East Boston, Massachusetts 02128 Admission: FREE Shop for fresh, local food in East Boston throughout the winter and spring! The East Boston Farmers' Market will host mini indoor markets every third Thursday of the month from November to
- [CANCELLED: Orient Heights Neighborhood Council Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/10641/) - OHNC January Meeting The next OHNC Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan 16th at 6:30pm in the Ashley St YMCA. Please note the date change due to the holiday. Voting Item: 28-30 Swan Ave. Plan to construct two 4 unit buildings on an empty lot. (Attorney Lynds) presentation: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vbhnho576lqyeifq34tty/28-30-Swan-OHNC-20240116.pdf?rlkey=20efko919ng859u6qpdil17bh&dl=0 Next monthly meeting: 20th February,
- [Boston Lyric Opera: Cinderella](https://eastboston.com/events/boston-lyric-opera-cinderella/) - Opera Stories: Cinderella Boston Public Library East Boston Branch 365 Bremen Street, East Boston, United States Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this
- [Boston Children’s Chorus to Host 21st Annual MLK Jr. Tribute Concert](https://eastboston.com/events/boston-childrens-chorus-to-host-21st-annual-mlk-jr-tribute-concert/) - More details on EastBoston.com news page.
- [Plan East Boston to be presented to BPDA Board](https://eastboston.com/events/plan-east-boston-to-be-presented-to-bpda-board/) - [Editor's note: the following is from the BPDA] Dear Friends and Neighbors in East Boston: Happy New Year! We hope everyone is doing well. Throughout the past few months, the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) has held many engagement opportunities to provide broad and inclusive awareness and space for public participation and discussion on
- [Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Design Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/mary-ellen-welch-greenway-design-meeting/) - Please join the Friends of the East Boston Greenway for the first design meeting for the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway where Boston Parks will present the existing conditions of the site followed by concepts for improving the Greenway. In addition the City will share updates on coastal resilience measures for the area around Carlton Wharf
- [Councilor Coletta's Listening Tour comes to East Boston](https://eastboston.com/events/councilor-colettas-listening-tour-comes-to-east-boston/) - In the new year, Councilor Coletta is excited to continue advocating for District 1 with a robust policy agenda. She will be hosting a series of listening tours to hear from residents and shape her 2024 policy agenda. East Boston’s Listening Tour will take place virtually on Wednesday, January 17th at 6pm. Residents can RSVP
- [The Art of Healthcare](https://eastboston.com/events/the-art-of-healthcare/) - Link here. Museum of Fine Art, Boston 465 Huntington Ave
- [JPNA January 2024 Monthly Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-january-2024-monthly-meeting/) - Revised on January 7, 2024 Monday, January 8, 2024 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, January 7th
- [Kickoff for Eastie Speaks](https://eastboston.com/events/kickoff-for-eastie-speaks/) - Join us on January 10th to learn about how you can help shape the future of your neighborhood to be more equitable and resilient! Register at go.perci.app/eastie-speaks Perci PBC is facilitating a grassroots needs assessment and participatory budgeting process to help empower local residents and service providers. When: January 10th, 2024 @ 6pm Where: East
- [Applications open 12/4 for affordable rental units at 2-10 Maverick Square with Webinar on Dec. 12](https://eastboston.com/events/applications-open-12-4-for-affordable-rental-units-at-2-10-maverick-square-with-webinar-on-dec-12/) - Applications are available for 17 days, from Monday, December 4th, 2023 — Wednesday December 20, 2023 To fill out an application online, please visit https://bit.ly/IDPHousingLottery and select “RENTAL: 2-10 Maverick Square”. To download a pdf application to be mailed, faxed or dropped off, please visit https://bit.ly/MaverickPDFApplications To have a hard copy of the application mailed
- [Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting Maverick Square](https://eastboston.com/events/enchanted-trolley-tour-and-tree-lighting-maverick-square/) - The Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour Learn more here: https://www.boston.gov/calendar/2023-enchanted-trolley-tour-day-2
- [NOAH's Annual Dinner Meeting on Thursday, 12/14/2023](https://eastboston.com/events/noahs-annual-dinner-meeting-on-thursday-12-14-2023/) - We hope that you can join us at NOAH's 36th Annual Dinner Meeting this month! It will be held on Thursday, December 14th, at 6PM, at Spinelli's in East Boston. Our featured speaker will be Alberto Vasallo, the owner of El Mundo newspaper. A well-known figure in the Boston business and media world, Alberto brings
- [20th Annual Eastie's Elves](https://eastboston.com/events/20th-annual-easties-elves/)
- [Piers Park II Grand Opening](https://eastboston.com/events/piers-park-ii-grand-opening/) - East Boston is getting a new park. Piers Park II opening on December 15! RSVP now!
- [Updates to PLAN: East Boston Community Meetings](https://eastboston.com/events/updates-to-plan-east-boston-community-meetings/) - English Thursday, December 7, 2023 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Please join the BPDA for public meetings on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 (Spanish-Language) and Thursday, December 7, 2023, to discuss updates to the draft of PLAN: East Boston and amended zoning language for the neighborhood. These meetings will review revisions to the PLAN's key recommendations as well
- [Luminaria Walk on the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/luminaria-walk-on-the-mary-ellen-welch-greenway/) - When Saturday, December 9, 2023 4:30-6:30PM Location Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Intersection between Marginal St. & S. Bremen St. East Boston, MA Get Directions Contact Email Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Cost FREE About Luminaria Walk on the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Come join The Trustees Boston Waterfront Initiative (thetrustees.org/onewaterfront) for our 3rd Anuual Luminaria, while
- [Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-neighborhood-association-monthy-meeting/) - Monday, November 13th, 2023 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Monday, October 9th at 7pm. Not sure if you're
- [Open Streets](https://eastboston.com/events/open-streets/) - The final scheduled Open Streets Boston event of the year is the second new stop, East Boston. Meridian Street is set to be closed from Maverick to Porter, and Bennington Street is scheduled to be closed from Porter to Day Square on Oct. 15.
- [Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Agenda](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-neighborhood-association-planning-zoning-pz-agenda-2/) - 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 difficulty registering or attending, please contact us at board@jeffriespoint.org. PLEASE NOTE! PLANNING & ZONING (P&Z) MEETINGS DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS ATTENDANCE FOR VOTING ELIGIBILITY.
- [Columbus Day Celebration 2023](https://eastboston.com/events/columbus-day-celebration-2023/) - Columbus Day 2023
- [Plan: East Boston](https://eastboston.com/events/9840/) - October 3, 2023 meeting details here.
- [Christmas Day 2023](https://eastboston.com/events/christmas-day-2023/) - Merry Christmas!
- [Salesian Boys and Girls Club Annual Pasta Dinner](https://eastboston.com/events/salesian-boys-and-girls-club-annual-pasta-dinner/) - SAVE THE DATE The Salesian Boys and Girls Club is thrilled to welcome friends, families, and community members as it celebrates it 17th Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Sammy Carlo’s Delicatessen & Catering will make the delicious pasta and meatball dinner, and J.S.B. Industries, Muffin Town, will provide
- [MBTA to Host Red Blue Connector Project Public Meeting at EB Branch of the BPL](https://eastboston.com/events/mbta-to-host-red-blue-connector-project-public-meeting-at-eb-branch-of-the-bpl/) - BOSTON – The MBTA is hosting an in-person public meeting in October to provide the public with an overview of the preliminary engineering and upcoming state and federal environmental review milestones for the Red Blue Connector Project. Following the presentation, the project team will be available to take comments and questions, and members of the
- [Music on the Greenway: Part 2](https://eastboston.com/events/music-on-the-greenway-part-2/)
- [Health Center hosts "Health of Boston: East Boston" with BPHC](https://eastboston.com/events/health-center-hosts-health-of-boston-east-boston-with-bphc/) - East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Hosts ‘Health of Boston: East Boston’ with Boston Public Health Commission and the Boston CHNA – CHIP Collaborative BOSTON, MA (September 13, 2023) – The Boston Public Health Commission, in partnership with East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) and the Boston Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) – Community Health Improvement
- [Swing Fore Kids -- Salesian Boys and Girls Club Golf](https://eastboston.com/events/swing-fore-kids-salesian-boys-and-girls-club-golf/)
- [Good Vibes Fest 2023 at Pier 1 Tall Ship](https://eastboston.com/events/good-vibes-fest-2023-at-pier-1-tall-ship/) - Short Title: Good Vibes Fest 2023 Location: Tall Ship of Boston Harbor. 1 E Pier Dr. East Boston, MA Date: 09/24/2023 Time: 12PM-6PM Cost: $25-55 Event Link: https://www.ecstaticdancema.com/event-details/GoodVibesFest Short Description: Immerse yourself in a day of pure positivity at Good Vibes Fest! Join us on Boston Harbor Pier for an unforgettable experience of healing, music,
- [Draft Release Virtual Public Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/draft-release-virtual-public-meeting/) - This meeting was re-scheduled from August 2023. PLAN: East Boston Draft Release Virtual Public Meeting NEW DATE: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Please join Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) planning staff for the public release of the complete draft of East Boston Tomorrow, the final report of the PLAN: East Boston planning
- [](https://eastboston.com/events/9485/) - 2 Ford Street and 970 Saratoga Street Public Meeting | Virtual Meeting Wednesday, September 06, 2023 | 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
- [East Boston Agenda Items: BPDA](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-agenda-items-bpda/) - Board of Directors' Meeting Thursday, August 17, 2023 | 3:30 PM East Boston Agenda Items The agenda for the BPDA board meeting on Thursday, August 17, is now available, and the following projects in East Boston are expected to be considered for approval. Please note that meeting agendas are subject to change. While no additional
- [Music on the Greenway at the Blue Caboose](https://eastboston.com/events/9463/)
- [Sacred Heart's Community Dinner](https://eastboston.com/events/sacred-hearts-community-dinner/)
- [Zumix Summer Concert: Kotoko Brass](https://eastboston.com/events/zumix-summer-concert-kotoko-brass/) - Kotoko Brass performs percussion-fueled dance music from Ghana
- [Zumix Summer Concerts: Yaya De Angel](https://eastboston.com/events/zumix-summer-concerts-yaya-de-angel/) - Yaya De Angel performs jazz and R&B
- [Zumix Summer Concert: High Tide](https://eastboston.com/events/zumix-summer-concert-high-tide/) - High Tide performs
- [Zumix Summer Concert: Wild Painting](https://eastboston.com/events/zumix-summer-concert-wild-painting/) - Wild Painting performs Piers Park Sunday 6-8 p.m Visit zumix.org
- [Closing reception Atlantic Works](https://eastboston.com/events/closing-reception-atlantic-works/) - Closing reception: Thursday, August 17th 6:00 – 9:00pm Closing reception: Thursday, August 17th 6:00 – 9:00pm Read more here.
- [Eastie Pride Day 2023](https://eastboston.com/events/eastie-pride-day-2023/) - Details here.
- [2nd annual Latin Music & Dance Festival](https://eastboston.com/events/2nd-annual-latin-music-dance-festival/) - Senator Edwards and Zumix present
- [Maverick Central Neighborhood Association](https://eastboston.com/events/maverick-central-neighborhood-association-3/) - Maverick Central Neighborhood Association 18 July 2023 / 06:30 PM / https://suffolk.zoom.us/j/97915067628 Agenda Community Updates Boston Police Update Mayor’s Update City Councilor Update State Rep Update Non-Development Proposals 152 Liverpool St. – Planted Plover seeking a Victualer license. Development Proposals 23 – 25 Meridian – 2 story to a 4 story Commercial space 1st floor
- [Ward 1 GOP Committee](https://eastboston.com/events/ward-1-gop-committee/) - The East Boston Republican Ward Committee is holding its bimonthly meeting Tuesday evening, August 1, 2023 starting at 6:30 p. m. The meeting will be at Kelley Square Pub, at 84 Bennington Street (at the corner of Marion Street) in East Boston. Registered East Boston Republicans and unenrolled voters are welcome and encouraged to attend.
- [Orient Heights Neighborhood Association Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/orient-heights-neighborhood-association-meeting-2/) - The next OHNC meeting will be Monday (7/17) 6:30pm at the Ashley St YMCA. Agenda 6:30 - Board updates 6:40 - A7 BPD update 6:50 - 120 St. Andrew Rd (Voting Matter) 7:10 - 2 Ford / 970 Saratoga St. (follow up presentation) 7:35 - 106 Barnes Ave (1st presentation) Presentation Links: 2 Ford
- [Paris Street Pool Reopens](https://eastboston.com/events/paris-street-pool-reopens/) - Mayor Wu to Celebrate the Reopening of BCYF Paris Street Pool July 6. The BCYF Paris Street Pool, located at 113 Paris Street in East Boston, will reopen with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 6, at 10:30 a.m., following a $8.9 million, three year renovation. All are invited to the celebration. The building was completely
- [Memorial Planting Greenway (Originally scheduled for June 17)](https://eastboston.com/events/memorial-planting-greenway/) - The memorial garden planting has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 24 from 12:30pm - 3:30pm due to the rain tomorrow. Please shoot Sophia Samaha an email or fill out this form to let the Greenway folks know if you can make it! -- Sophia Samaha Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Engagement and Programs
- [Rescheduled- Greenway Planting: Call for volunteers to plant the memorial garden](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-planting-call-for-volunteers-to-plant-the-memorial-garden/) - Update: The memorial garden planting has been rescheduled to next Saturday, June 24 from 12:30pm - 3:30pm due to the rain tomorrow. Please shoot me an email or fill out this form to let us know if you can make it! -- Sophia Samaha Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Engagement and Programs Coordinator
- [Seabiscuit presents Pride film: Tangerine](https://eastboston.com/events/seabiscuit-presents-pride-film-tangerine/) - PRIDE MONTH MOVIE NIGHTS Who: Seabiscuit What: Come to Seabiscuit for dinner and stick around for an outdoor movie night! On Wednesday evenings in June Seabiscuit is staying open late and showing films on their outdoor patio that amplify voices and bring visibility to the great range of LGBTQ+ experiences. This week’s movie is Tangerine
- [Seabiscuit presents Pride film: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert!](https://eastboston.com/events/seabiscuit-presents-pride-film/) - PRIDE MONTH MOVIE NIGHTS Who: Seabiscuit What: Come to Seabiscuit for dinner and stick around for an outdoor movie night! On Wednesday evenings in June Seabiscuit is staying open late and showing films on their outdoor patio that amplify voices and bring visibility to the great range of LGBTQ+ experiences. This week’s movie is Priscilla,
- [Informational/Listening Session on Route 1A study and opportunities](https://eastboston.com/events/informational-listening-session-on-route-1a-study-and-opportunities/) - Senator Lydia Edwards Hosts Informational /Listening Session on Rt 1A study and opportunities on June 24 Boston – On Saturday, June 24, 2023, Senator Lydia Edwards will host a listening session to hear what residents of East Boston, Revere, and Winthrop think about potential opportunities for change and explore concerns related to Route 1A. Translation
- [Maverick Central Neighborhood Association](https://eastboston.com/events/maverick-central-neighborhood-association-2/) - 20 June 2023 / 06:30 PM/ https://suffolk.zoom.us/j/98838295086 Agenda Community Updates Boston Police Update Mayor's Update City Councilor Update State Rep Update Non-Development Proposals NONE Development Proposals 61 Brooks - 3 unit to 4 unit - convert Basement to an apartment. VOTE 98 - 100 Bennington - 3 unit to a 4 unit add a roof
- [Orient Heights Meeting: June 21](https://eastboston.com/events/orient-heights-meeting-june-21/) - This is a reminder that our next OHNC meeting will be Wednesday (6/21) 6:30pm at the Ashley St YMCA. This change in schedule is due to the holiday on 6/21. Agenda 6:30 - Board updates, board election (VOTING MATTER) and design review committee discussion 6:45 - Elected official updates 6:50 - A7 police update 7:00
- [East Boston Interclub meeting - Somerville - Kiwanis International](https://eastboston.com/events/8984/) - East Boston Interclub meeting Location Orient Heights Yacht Club - 61 Bayswater St. East Boston, MA, 02128 United States Date Tuesday - June 20, 2023 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Description Hawaiian Luau theme. Please bring friends & family for a fun night of Networking and Fellowship! Wear your finest Hawaiian Clothing for a chance to
- [Jeffries Point Monthly Meeting: June 2023 with update](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-monthly-meeting-june-2023/) - Monday, June 12th, 2023 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, June 11th at 7pm. Not sure
- [Grace Church Flea Market/Rummage Sale](https://eastboston.com/events/grace-church-flea-market-rummage-sale/) - GRACE CHURCH FLEA MARKET/RUMMAGE SALE JUNE 17, 2023 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Grace Church will hold a flea market/rummage sale on Saturday June 17, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm. All proceeds will support our food pantry. If you would like to donate to the food pantry, please send your donation to
- [Greenway Planting: Call for volunteers to mulch the garden](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-planting-call-for-volunteers-to-mulch-the-garden/) - Register here. Thursday, June 22 from 5 - 6pm: Mulching the Garden The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway can supply tools and gloves, but bring your own if you have them. Snacks and water will be provided.
- [Greenway planting and weeding: Call for volunteers](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-planting-and-weeding-call-for-volunteers/) - Sign up here. The East Boston Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway is seeking volunteers to plant flowers, etc. This is the first of three dates: Thurs, June 15 from 5 - 6pm: weeding and preparing the Garden for planting. The others take place on Saturday, June 17 from 12:30 - 3:30pm: planting the
- [Zumix's "Walk for Music"](https://eastboston.com/events/zumixs-walk-for-music/) - On July 9th, ZUMIX will hold our annual Walk For Music. This year, Zumix's goal is to raise $80,000 so that students can participate in our award-winning music and creative media programs. Please click here to donate. Your gift will make a huge impact, helping young people to develop personally, artistically, and professionally so that
- [Zumix to host showing of "Never be a punching bag for nobody"](https://eastboston.com/events/zumix-to-host-showing-of-never-be-a-punching-bag-for-nobody/) - Boston area filmmaker Naomi Yang's new documentary recently received the Special Jury Prize for Documentary at the Independent Film Festival, Boston. The film weaves together three stories: colorful boxing coach and ex-drill sergeant Sal Bartolo Jr., son of a renowned 1940s East Boston boxing champ; Yang herself, learning boxing from trainer Bartolo and reexamining some
- [Ward 1 Republicans Meet](https://eastboston.com/events/ward-1-republicans-meet/) - https://eastboston.com/?p=8847
- [Coffee Hour with Mayor Michelle Wu at Noyes Park](https://eastboston.com/events/coffee-hour-with-mayor-michelle-wu-at-noyes-park/)
- [Maverick Central Neighborhood Association](https://eastboston.com/events/maverick-central-neighborhood-association/)
- [May 20: Coffee Hour with Senator Edwards at Pazza Porter](https://eastboston.com/events/may-20-coffee-hour-with-senator-edwards-at-pazza-porter/)
- [The ICA's Watershed Block Party](https://eastboston.com/events/the-icas-watershed-block-party/) - Sat, Jun 17, 12–3 PM FREE / no tickets required to visit the Watershed! Water Shuttle transportation to East Boston, is included with museum admission to the ICA in Seaport but requires a timed Water Shuttle ticket.
- [Navy SEAL Foundation's 5th Annual Boston Frogman Swim Date](https://eastboston.com/events/navy-seal-foundations-5th-annual-boston-frogman-swim-date/) - Come swim across Boston Harbor and help us “never leave a man behind”. The Boston Frogman Swim is a 5k open water swim and fundraiser that supports the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF), a 501(c)(3) with a coveted four star rating by Charity Navigator. 100% of the net proceeds will go directly to support the mission
- [OHNC Monthly Meeting Reminder](https://eastboston.com/events/ohnc-monthly-meeting-reminder/) - Agenda:6:15 - Check in/registration 6:30 - Welcome, comments from reps. 6:35 - A7 police updates 6:40 - Massport presentation regarding runway resurfacing 6:50 - Suffolk Downs updates and responses to questions raised about their concert series (ambulance availability, traffic plans since tunnel closed, noise mitigation, etc) 7:10 - Presentation for changes made to the 221
- [Salesian Boys & Girls Club Auction Fundraiser](https://eastboston.com/events/salesian-boys-girls-club-auction-fundraiser/) - Salesian Boys & Girls Club will host our 14th Annual Summer Camp Scholarship Auction & Fundraiser on Thursday evening, June 15th, at 6:00 p.m. Join us as we come together to enjoy an evening with good friends, good food, great prizes, and much fun while raising funds for a fantastic cause, our kids. This year's
- [Sumner Tunnel Closures -- Weekend](https://eastboston.com/events/sumner-tunnel-closures-weekend/) - Project Updates for Weekends of 5/5 and 5/12 Tunnel Closed – Ceiling Concrete Removal (North End Side) Weekend of May 5, 2023 The Sumner Tunnel/Route 1A South will be closed on Friday, May 5 at 11:00 p.m. and will re-open to traffic on Monday, May 8 at 5:00 a.m. As part of this weekend’s work,
- [Eastie's Lost Railways](https://eastboston.com/events/8679/) - Read more here.
- [Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association May 2023 Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-neighborhood-association-may-2023-meeting/) - Monday, May 8th, 2023 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, May 7th at 7pm. Not sure
- [Greenway Council Meeting April 2023](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-council-meeting-april-2023/) - AGENDA Welcome Police Report April Clean-up Recap Mary Ellen Welch Memorial Garden - improvements Mural: Call for Artists Spring programs Greenway Extensions MEWG - Winthrop Community meeting Tuesday, May 16th at 6pm Other Topics LOCATION YMCA (215 Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128).
- [Taste of Eastie 2023](https://eastboston.com/events/taste-of-eastie-2023/) - Taste of Eastie 2023 East Boston Main Streets (EBMS) will host the 27th Annual “Taste of Eastie” event, to be held on Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 from 6:00-9:00 pm. About this Event East Boston Main Streets (EBMS) will host the 27th Annual “Taste of Eastie” event, to be held on Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 from
- [Orient Heights Neighborhood Council](https://eastboston.com/events/orient-heights-neighborhood-council/) - All, just a reminder that our next OHNC meeting will be next Monday (4/17) at the Ashley St YMCA. We will post and email the meeting materials by the end of the week once received from the various presenters. If you attended last month’s meeting at the Madonna or the previous month’s virtual meeting, or
- [Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Agenda](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-neighborhood-association-planning-zoning-pz-agenda/) - 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 difficulty registering or attending, please contact us at board@jeffriespoint.org. If you are an abutter within the 300' radius to a development project and wish to
- [JPNA Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-meeting-2/) - Monday, April 10th, 2023 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, April 9th at 7pm. Not sure
- [East Boston Athletic Board Cornhole Tournament!](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-athletic-board-cornhole-tournament/)
- [Ward 1 Republicans April 1 Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/8348/) - Boston Ward 1 Republican Committee - East Boston, Massachusetts The East Boston Republican Ward Committee holds its bimonthly meeting Tuesday evening, April 4, 2023. The meeting will be at Kelley Square Pub at 84 Bennington Street (at the corner of Marion Street) in East Boston starting at 6:30 p. m. Registered East Boston Republicans and
- [Pingaro Scholarship Application Due](https://eastboston.com/events/pingaro-scholarship-application-due/) - https://eastboston.com/?p=8018
- [Sacred Heart's Monthly Community Dinner](https://eastboston.com/events/sacred-hearts-monthly-community-dinner/) - Sacred Heart's next Community Dinner will be held on Wednesday, April 12 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The dinner is open to everyone in the community. Join us for a free hot meal, friendship and fellowship. All are welcome! Visit Sacred Heart's website.
- [Sacred Heart's June 18 Jubilee Celebration](https://eastboston.com/events/sacred-hearts-june-18-jubilee-celebration/) - Sacred Heart Parish will celebrate its 150th Anniversary on Sunday, June 18, 2023 with a Mass celebrated by His Eminence Cardinal Sean O’Malley at 10:00 a.m. Join us for a celebratory luncheon, following the Mass, at 12:00 p.m. at Spinelli's of Lynnfield, MA Tickets are $60 for adults ($30 for children 3-12, under 3 free).
- [East Boston by Map EB - BPL](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-by-map-eb-bpl/) - East Boston By Map Join the Leventhal Map & Education Center at the East Boston Branch of the BPL for a deep dive into the historical geography of Eastie! What was East Boston like in the 19th and 20th centuries? What schools and churches were around? Were any industries based in East Boston? Come learn
- [8th Annual Community Campfire at DCRs Constitution Beach](https://eastboston.com/events/8th-annual-community-campfire-at-dcrs-constitution-beach/)
- [Free Bike Repair Workshop at the Library](https://eastboston.com/events/8255/) - Hey, East Boston, need to repair your bike? Join us for a free, hands-on workshop and learn the basics of fixing a bike. Everyone is welcome, whether you have your bike or not. Learn more here.
- [JPNA March 2023 Monthly Meeting Agenda](https://eastboston.com/events/8192/) - Monday, March 13th, 2023 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, March 12th at 7pm. Not sure
- [BPDA Meeting on 1141 Bennington Street](https://eastboston.com/events/bpda-meeting-on-1141-bennington-street/) - 1141 Bennington Street Public Meeting | Virtual Meeting Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM The BPDA is hosting a Public Meeting for the proposed 1141 Bennington Street project, located in the East Boston neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Draft Project Impact Report (DPIR). The
- [Boston Ward 1 Republican Committee](https://eastboston.com/events/boston-ward-1-republican-committee/) - East Boston, Massachusetts The East Boston Republican Ward Committee will hold its bimonthly meeting Tuesday evening, February 7, 2023. The meeting will be at Kelley Square Pub at 84 Bennington Street (at the corner of Marion Street) in East Boston starting at 6:30 p. m. Registered East Boston Republicans and unenrolled voters are welcome and
- [East Boston Neighborhood Trust Celebration](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-neighborhood-trust-celebration/) - More details about the event can be found here.
- [East Boston Library closed](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-library-closed/)
- [BPDA Meeting: 2 Ford Street Project](https://eastboston.com/events/bpda-meeting-2-ford-street-project/) - 2 Ford Street and 970 Saratoga Street Public Meeting | Virtual Meeting Wednesday, January 04, 2023 | 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM The information at this meeting is crucial to you as a City of Boston resident, and stakeholder. Interpreting services are available to communicate the content of these documents at no additional cost to
- [Eastie Bazaar](https://eastboston.com/events/eastie-bazaar/) - Sunday, December 18, 2022 - Sunday, December 18, 2022 Hours: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Ages: Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults In/Outdoor: Indoor, Outdoor Cost: Free
- [East Boston Farmer's Market](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-farmers-market/) - 250 Sumner Street, East Boston About the East Boston Farmers Market Organized and operated by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, the East Boston Farmers Market is a convenient, affordable source of fresh fruit and vegetables and locally produced food. We are committed to promoting good health, food access, and supporting local farms and businesses.
- [Maverick Central Neighborhood Association Mtg.](https://eastboston.com/events/maverick-central-neighborhood-association-mtg/) - Location: Zoom Link: https://suffolk.zoom.us/j/98838295086 Proposal: Seeking to change the occupancy at 166 Chelsea Street from 6 family dwelling to 7-family dwelling. Also, to renovate the building including erecting a fourth-story edition If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the project team's representative: Jeffrey Drago, Esq. Drago + Toscano, LLP JDrago@dtlawllp.com 617-391-9450
- [Luminaria on the Greenway](https://eastboston.com/events/luminaria-on-the-greenway/) - Luminary on the Greenway December 10, 2022 Marcy Ellen Welch Greenway by the Caboose Come join the Trustees as they walk sing, and keep warm with some hot chocolate along the Greenway. A family event for all ages!
- [JPNA Holiday Party](https://eastboston.com/events/7652/) - Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association 2022 Holiday Gathering! Monday, December 12th 6:30-8:30pm In lieu of our typical monthly meeting we will be bringing back our annual Holiday Gathering at the Jeffries Point Yacht Club. For those not familiar, the yacht club is located at the very end of Sumner Street at 565 Sumner St. We're changing it
- [Atlantic Works Third Thursday Celebration:](https://eastboston.com/events/atlantic-works-third-thursday-celebration/) - Third Thursday Celebration: December 15th, 6-9pm
- [Ward 1 GOP Committee meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/ward-1-gop-committee-meeting/) - Boston Ward 1 Republican Committee East Boston, Massachusetts The East Boston Republican Ward Committee is holding its bimonthly meeting Tuesday evening, December 13, 2022 starting at 6:30 p. m. The meeting will be at Kelley Square Pub, at 84 Bennington Street (at the corner of Marion Street) in East Boston. Registered East Boston Republicans and
- [Central Catholic Christmas Fair](https://eastboston.com/events/central-catholic-christmas-fair/) - Hope to see you at East Boston Central Catholic School's 30th annual Christmas Fair! Great family fun! Raffles! Pictures with Santa (12-3pm), delicious food and so much more!.
- [Greenway Council Meeting: Thursday December 1st at 6:30pm](https://eastboston.com/events/greenway-council-meeting-thursday-december-1st-at-630pm/) - Greenway Council Meeting: Thursday December 1st at 6:30pm AGENDA Welcome + Intro Police Report Fall Clean-up (November) Luminaria Event + Volunteer Opportunity (Saturday, December 10th) Mural Project + Creating a Committee Strategic Planning - short update to meet ESC Other Topics / Questions
- [BPDA meeting on 2 Shawsheen Road proposal](https://eastboston.com/events/bpda-meeting-on-2-shawsheen-road-proposal/) - 2 Shawsheen Road Public Meeting | Virtual Meeting Tuesday, November 22, 2022 | 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM The BPDA is hosting a Public Meeting for the proposed 2 Shawsheen Road Project in the East Boston neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the overall project and the potential impacts. The
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- [State Election](https://eastboston.com/events/state-election/)
- [Maverick Central Neighborhood Association Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/maverick-central-neighborhood-association-meeting/) - BPDA has been invited to present before the Maverick Central Neighborhood Association Websites: BPDA & Maverick Central Neighborhood Association
- [Orient Heights Neighborhood Association Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/orient-heights-neighborhood-association-meeting/) - BPDA will present at this meeting.
- [Eagle Hill Civic Association Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/eagle-hill-civic-association-meeting/) - On the agenda will be the Boston Planning and Development Agency For more information visit the BPDA Website for Eagle Hill Civic Association
- [Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Planning & Zoning](https://eastboston.com/events/jeffries-point-neighborhood-association-planning-zoning/) - 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 difficulty registering or attending, please contact us at board@jeffriespoint.org. If you are an abutter within the 300' radius to a development project and wish to be considered to speak aloud (not via chat), you
- [BPDA meets with Orient Heights Neighborhood Association, November 21, 2022](https://eastboston.com/events/bpda-meets-with-orient-heights-neighborhood-association/)
- [JPNA Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/jpna-meeting/) - Monday, November 14th, 2022 7:00 - 8:30 pm Zoom Video Conference REGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING. In order to speak aloud as an abutter, you must live within the 300' radius from the subject property AND you must register for this meeting by Sunday, November 13th at 7pm. ***PLEASE NOTE***In
- [Atlantic Works "Montage" Closing Reception](https://eastboston.com/events/atlantic-works-montage-closing-reception/) - John Wilkinson’s art is primarily sculptural—sometimes fixed, but more often kinetic. Each piece begins with an overriding theme or concept and proceeds along a frequently non-linear path to a unified and meaningful work. Balancing positive and negative space is a constant, never-ending goal. Success for this artist lies in how well those positive and negative
- [Veterans Day Exercises in Revere honor two EB Korean War vets](https://eastboston.com/events/veterans-day-exercises-in-revere-honor-two-eb-korean-war-vets/)
- [Health Center: The Art of Health Care](https://eastboston.com/events/health-center-the-art-of-health-care/)
- [BPDA Pint with a Planner at Pazza's on Porter](https://eastboston.com/events/bpda-pint-with-a-planner-at-pazzas-on-porter/) - Learn more at Everbrite
- [Crossroads Family Center's Legislative Breakfast](https://eastboston.com/events/crossroads-family-centers-legislative-breakfast/) - Rep. Adrian Madaro and Sen. Lydia Edwards will be speaking; below please find the morning's schedule: 8:45 am: Introduction and Welcome- Alexis Steel, President, St. Mary's Center for Women and Children and Crossroads Family Center 8:50 am: Crossroads Family Center Overview- Charles Smith, Program Director, Crossroads Family Center 8:55 am: Remarks from Crossroads Family Center resident 9:05
- [Sal Baglio at Zumix](https://eastboston.com/events/sal-baglio-at-zumix/) - https://eastboston.com/?p=7002
- [East Boston Through the Archives at the East Boston Library](https://eastboston.com/events/east-boston-through-the-archives-at-the-east-boston-library/) - East Boston Through the Archives Saturday, November 5, 2022 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM East Boston Description Join Molly Brown, Reference and Outreach Archivist at Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections, for a journey through East Boston’s past through archival materials.
- [Salesian Pasta Dinner](https://eastboston.com/events/7188/)
- [Plan East Boston: Advisory Group Meeting](https://eastboston.com/events/plan-east-boston-advisory-group-meeting/)
- [Plan East Boston: Meeting with Gove Street Citizens Association](https://eastboston.com/events/plan-east-boston-meeting-with-gove-street-citizens-association/)
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- [Private schools](https://eastboston.com/tag/private-schools/)
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- [MS13](https://eastboston.com/tag/ms13/)
- [Columnist](https://eastboston.com/tag/columnist/)
- [candidate for Boston City Council At-Large](https://eastboston.com/tag/candidate-for-boston-city-council-at-large/)
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- [Taste of Eastie](https://eastboston.com/tag/taste-of-eastie/)
- [Spinelli's](https://eastboston.com/tag/spinellis/)
- [Food Assistance](https://eastboston.com/tag/food-assistance/)
- [Stabilization](https://eastboston.com/tag/stabilization/)
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- [Housing Policy](https://eastboston.com/tag/housing-policy/)
- [At-Large City Council](https://eastboston.com/tag/at-large-city-council/)
- [Fourth of July](https://eastboston.com/tag/fourth-of-july/)
- [JFK](https://eastboston.com/tag/jfk/)
- [Sacco and Vanzetti](https://eastboston.com/tag/sacco-and-vanzetti/)
- [PangeaSeed Foundation](https://eastboston.com/tag/pangeaseed-foundation/)
- [Campaign 2021](https://eastboston.com/tag/campaign-2021/)
- [Stand Up Eastie](https://eastboston.com/tag/stand-up-eastie/)
- [Food insecurity](https://eastboston.com/tag/food-insecurity/)
- [Shah Foundation](https://eastboston.com/tag/shah-foundation/)
- [Eastie Pride 2021](https://eastboston.com/tag/eastie-pride-2021/)
- [King Boston](https://eastboston.com/tag/king-boston/)
- [Manny Lopes](https://eastboston.com/tag/manny-lopes/)
- [Italian Express](https://eastboston.com/tag/italian-express/)
- [City Council](https://eastboston.com/tag/city-council/)
- [COVID-19](https://eastboston.com/tag/covid-19/)
- [Vaccination Site](https://eastboston.com/tag/vaccination-site/)
- [Census](https://eastboston.com/tag/census/)
- [Donnie Palmer](https://eastboston.com/tag/donnie-palmer/)
- [Michelle Wu](https://eastboston.com/tag/michelle-wu/)
- [Andrea Campbell](https://eastboston.com/tag/andrea-campbell/)
- [Special Election Senate 2022](https://eastboston.com/tag/special-election-senate-2022/)
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- [Consumer Price Index](https://eastboston.com/tag/consumer-price-index/)
- [Robert Cappucci](https://eastboston.com/tag/robert-cappucci/)
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- [East Boston Jets](https://eastboston.com/tag/east-boston-jets/)
- [Jobs](https://eastboston.com/tag/jobs/)
- [Massachusetts Economy](https://eastboston.com/tag/massachusetts-economy/)
- [Tree Eastie](https://eastboston.com/tag/tree-eastie/)
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- [Air pollution](https://eastboston.com/tag/air-pollution/)
- [East Boston residents](https://eastboston.com/tag/east-boston-residents/)
- [Redistricting](https://eastboston.com/tag/redistricting/)
- [Mayor's Race](https://eastboston.com/tag/mayors-race/)
- [State Senate Special Election 2022](https://eastboston.com/tag/state-senate-special-election-2022/)
- [Edwards](https://eastboston.com/tag/edwards/)
- [D'Ambrosio](https://eastboston.com/tag/dambrosio/)
- [First Suffolk and Middlesex District](https://eastboston.com/tag/first-suffolk-and-middlesex-district/)
- [Clippership](https://eastboston.com/tag/clippership/)
- [State Politics](https://eastboston.com/tag/state-politics/)
- [Boston Municipal Research Bureau](https://eastboston.com/tag/boston-municipal-research-bureau/)
- [Columbus Day](https://eastboston.com/tag/columbus-day/)
- [Politicians](https://eastboston.com/tag/politicians/)
- [Columbus Day Parade](https://eastboston.com/tag/columbus-day-parade/)
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- [Patrick Kennedy School](https://eastboston.com/tag/patrick-kennedy-school/)
- [EdVestors](https://eastboston.com/tag/edvestors/)
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- [Substation](https://eastboston.com/tag/substation/)
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- [Rideshare](https://eastboston.com/tag/rideshare/)
- [Gig Economy](https://eastboston.com/tag/gig-economy/)
- [Mayoral Race 2021](https://eastboston.com/tag/mayoral-race-2021/)
- [Help Wanted Advertising](https://eastboston.com/tag/help-wanted-advertising/)
- [Robert DeLeo](https://eastboston.com/tag/robert-deleo/)
- [Marijuana](https://eastboston.com/tag/marijuana/)
- [Corner Stalk](https://eastboston.com/tag/corner-stalk/)
- [Special State Senate Election 12/14/21](https://eastboston.com/tag/special-state-senate-election-12-14-21/)
- [State Senate Special December 14](https://eastboston.com/tag/state-senate-special-december-14/)
- [Stanley Buonagorio](https://eastboston.com/tag/stanley-buonagorio/)
- [Senior Citizens](https://eastboston.com/tag/senior-citizens/)
- [Newspapers in East Boston](https://eastboston.com/tag/newspapers-in-east-boston/)
- [Cargo Ventures](https://eastboston.com/tag/cargo-ventures/)
- [Eastern Bank](https://eastboston.com/tag/eastern-bank/)
- [Joe Porzio](https://eastboston.com/tag/joe-porzio/)
- [Anthony D'Ambrosio](https://eastboston.com/tag/anthony-dambrosio/)
- [Boston Harbor](https://eastboston.com/tag/boston-harbor/)
- [Port of Boston](https://eastboston.com/tag/port-of-boston/)
- [Boston Shipping Association](https://eastboston.com/tag/boston-shipping-association/)
- [State Senate Special Election 2021](https://eastboston.com/tag/state-senate-special-election-2021/)
- [State Senate Special Election 12/14/21](https://eastboston.com/tag/state-senate-special-election-12-14-21/)
- [Tanio Del Rio](https://eastboston.com/tag/tanio-del-rio/)
- [District 1 Boston City Council](https://eastboston.com/tag/district-1-boston-city-council/)
- [Matt Robare](https://eastboston.com/tag/matt-robare/)
- [BDPA](https://eastboston.com/tag/bdpa/)
- [Sal LaMattina](https://eastboston.com/tag/sal-lamattina/)
- [Covid Home Test Kits](https://eastboston.com/tag/covid-home-test-kits/)
- [Local music](https://eastboston.com/tag/local-music/)
- [Sandy Zamor Calixte](https://eastboston.com/tag/sandy-zamor-calixte/)
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- [Suffolk County](https://eastboston.com/tag/suffolk-county/)
- [Calls to City Hall](https://eastboston.com/tag/calls-to-city-hall/)
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- [Local Economy](https://eastboston.com/tag/local-economy/)
- [Harborkeepers](https://eastboston.com/tag/harborkeepers/)
- [Waterfront Development](https://eastboston.com/tag/waterfront-development/)
- [Resilience](https://eastboston.com/tag/resilience/)
- [Designated Port Areas](https://eastboston.com/tag/designated-port-areas/)
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- [Scholarships](https://eastboston.com/tag/scholarships/)
- [Rent Control](https://eastboston.com/tag/rent-control/)
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- [John Powell](https://eastboston.com/tag/john-powell/)
- [Maverick Arts](https://eastboston.com/tag/maverick-arts/)
- [Arts and Culture](https://eastboston.com/tag/arts-and-culture/)
- [Boston East](https://eastboston.com/tag/boston-east/)
- [Maura Healey](https://eastboston.com/tag/maura-healey/)
- [Governor](https://eastboston.com/tag/governor/)
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- [Campaign 2022](https://eastboston.com/tag/campaign-2022/)
- [Unemployment](https://eastboston.com/tag/unemployment/)
- [Senator Lydia Edwards](https://eastboston.com/tag/senator-lydia-edwards/)
- [East Boston Community Soup Kitchen](https://eastboston.com/tag/east-boston-community-soup-kitchen/)
- [Ward 1 Republicans](https://eastboston.com/tag/ward-1-republicans/)
- [Local Politics](https://eastboston.com/tag/local-politics/)
- [Retailers](https://eastboston.com/tag/retailers/)
- [Boston Police](https://eastboston.com/tag/boston-police/)
- [City Budget](https://eastboston.com/tag/city-budget/)
- [School Budget](https://eastboston.com/tag/school-budget/)
- [Budget Transparency](https://eastboston.com/tag/budget-transparency/)
- [Local Musicians](https://eastboston.com/tag/local-musicians/)
- [Planning and Zoning](https://eastboston.com/tag/planning-and-zoning/)
- [Jeffries Point](https://eastboston.com/tag/jeffries-point/)
- [Rockland Trust](https://eastboston.com/tag/rockland-trust/)
- [Gang Violence](https://eastboston.com/tag/gang-violence/)
- [Department of Justice](https://eastboston.com/tag/department-of-justice/)
- [Mike Freedberg](https://eastboston.com/tag/mike-freedberg/)
- [Mayor Wu](https://eastboston.com/tag/mayor-wu/)
- [Air Quality](https://eastboston.com/tag/air-quality/)
- [Clean Air](https://eastboston.com/tag/clean-air/)
- [Inclusionary zoning](https://eastboston.com/tag/inclusionary-zoning/)
- [Upzoning](https://eastboston.com/tag/upzoning/)
- [YIMBY](https://eastboston.com/tag/yimby/)
- [NIMBY](https://eastboston.com/tag/nimby/)
- [Jim Zaccaria](https://eastboston.com/tag/jim-zaccaria/)
- [Legal Action](https://eastboston.com/tag/legal-action/)
- [Immigrants](https://eastboston.com/tag/immigrants/)
- [Recordings](https://eastboston.com/tag/recordings/)
- [Interviews](https://eastboston.com/tag/interviews/)
- [Tania Del Rio](https://eastboston.com/tag/tania-del-rio/)
- [Sal Giarratani](https://eastboston.com/tag/sal-giarratani/)
- [Special Election](https://eastboston.com/tag/special-election/)
- [Boston Marathon](https://eastboston.com/tag/boston-marathon/)
- [Local residents](https://eastboston.com/tag/local-residents/)
- [Charities](https://eastboston.com/tag/charities/)
- [Teachers](https://eastboston.com/tag/teachers/)
- [Curtis Guild](https://eastboston.com/tag/curtis-guild/)
- [MBTA Renovations and Repair](https://eastboston.com/tag/mbta-renovations-and-repair/)
- [Bus](https://eastboston.com/tag/bus/)
- [Ferry](https://eastboston.com/tag/ferry/)
- [Recent Hires](https://eastboston.com/tag/recent-hires/)
- [Trees](https://eastboston.com/tag/trees/)
- [Parks and Recreation](https://eastboston.com/tag/parks-and-recreation/)
- [Nutrition](https://eastboston.com/tag/nutrition/)
- [Food](https://eastboston.com/tag/food/)
- [Charles Giuliano](https://eastboston.com/tag/charles-giuliano/)
- [Memoir](https://eastboston.com/tag/memoir/)
- [Mind Matters](https://eastboston.com/tag/mind-matters/)
- [East Boston students](https://eastboston.com/tag/east-boston-students/)

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