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 artists, Charlene Liska and Christine...
Celebrating Fr. John Nazzaro, SDB's 40th anniversary of priestly ordination
For details visit the Salesians' web site here.
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 and his wife, TOM President...
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 the Upper Inner Harbor. This...
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.
More on the mitigation measures from the DOT.
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 BPDNews.
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 Circle to a connection with...
Updated: A new video to Sal's latest song has just been released.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Joh86v1KH70
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 Baglio
Here's what "Malibu" Lou Mansdorf,...
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 Landing.
Back in the mid-50s, from where...
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 a.m. liquor license.
"East Boston has...
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 house budget will eventually be conferenced...
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 16, 2023
During the Juneteenth weekend, the Sumner Tunnel/Route...
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 primarly used by the FAA...
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 Advocacy Award and award grant...
