MBTA
Upcoming Suspension of Blue Line Train Service between Wonderland and Orient Heights for 18 Days Begins Sunday, May 22
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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 Line train service will be suspended...
Boston City Council
It’s official! Gabriela “Gigi” Coletta sworn in as the new District 1 City Councilor
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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, the history of this body, and what...
City Government
Mayor Wu appoints East Boston’s Gladys Oliveros as liaison for Latinx community.
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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 primary contact for residents and businesses...
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.
Learn more about the NOAH grant here.
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 student, staying at the school...
Crime News
Boston Man Charged with Pandemic Fraud, Identity Theft, Firearm and Drug Offenses
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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 with intent to distribute 40...
MBTA
UPDATE: Blue Line suspension between Airport and Bowdoin extension will continue through Tuesday, May 17
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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 the diversion area, a construction tool...
Salesian Boys and Girls Club
Save the date: June 16 Salesian Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp Scholarship Auction
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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 | abelmonte@salesianclub.com | 617-784-1744Salesian Boys &...
Energy & Environment
In East Boston, Mayor Wu announces new partnerships to increase access to renewable energy and energy efficiency
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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. This partnership with GreenRoots, a...
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 a wide margin.That result was...
Boston City Council
Update: Thanks supporters — Congratulations! Meet the new District 1 city councilor: Gabriela Gigi Coletta; defeats Tania Del Rio 57% to 33%
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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 of support – I am so grateful...
Boston Politics
5/3/22 is Special Election Day. Voters head to polls to elect new district councilor
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For District 1 City Council
Read "In their own words" by the candidates
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 will share a petition for anyone...