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 of dedicated public servants work tirelessly...
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 final listening session before the 30-day...
(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 From Outer Space with...
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 summer, and electric vehicles cruise down...
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 and art-writer. His drawings are direct, perceptual,...
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, all of it opposed, that has...
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
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 housing financing experience, especially in...
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. You can...
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, Dottie Marcella, Briana D'Amelio, Bryan Kronk,...
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 who create and continuously...
