The following is a letter sent by state Representative Adrian Madaro to the Department of Transportation.
May 23, 2017
Secretary Stephanie Pollack
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
10 Park Plaza, Suite 4160
Boston, MA 02116
Dear Secretary Pollack:
I write to express my extreme frustration and disappointment with the implementation of the new traffic patterns at the Sumner Toll Plaza. This has become a major quality of...
District 1 City Council Candidate Lydia Edwards
(BOSTON, MA May 22, 2017) – Lydia Edwards, East Boston resident and candidate for district 1 Boston City Councilor, was named a 2017 Game Changer by the Boston Globe as part of their series highlighting innovation and leadership in the metro Boston area.
The Globe praised Edwards ability to build relationships and conversations...
Thursday, May 25, 2017
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Anna DeFronzo Center
395 Maverick Street, East Boston
Near the corner of Jeffries Street
AGENDA
1. Introductions
2. Greenway Safety and Security Update
Boston Police Dept. District A-7
Community Services Sergeant Martin and Officer Simons
3. Greenway Murals
Heidi Schork, The Mayor’s Mural Crew
4. Climate Ready East Boston
Workshop held May 23
5. New Business / Old Business
CALENDAR OF MEETINGS
All meetings...
At the invitation of EastBoston.com this week, Margaret Farmer provided the following statement:
"I am proud to announce my candidacy for Boston City Council, District 1. As a longtime East Boston resident, and a president of the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association for the past 5 years I have dedicated my time to working on the issues most important to us,...
The Gove Street Citizens Association monthly meeting agenda:
* Update on current status of GSCA area projects.
* Climate Ready East Boston Overview – Climate Presentations Program Manager Mia Goldwasser
* 287 -293 Maverick St. (Pickle Factory)- A proposal to demolish an existing vacant industrial building and erect a 5 story (with setback) mixed-use development of 37 multifamily residential units and café/restaurant...
Sent to Eastboston.com today:
"After much discussion with my fiancée and family, I have decided to withdraw from the City Council race. I am getting married in August, so I have many life events to look forward to in the coming months and I want to be able to enjoy this happy and exciting time in my life. With that...
Investing in East Boston
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh
This month, I am proud to put forth a budget for the City of Boston that will make Boston a better place to work, live, and raise a family. At City Hall, we’ve created a plan for our City that will keep Boston financially sound, while making targeted investments towards achieving a...
Meeting Notice
Thursday, Apr. 27, 2017
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Anna DeFronzo Center
395 Maverick Street, East Boston
Near the corner of Jeffries Street
AGENDA
1. Introductions
2. Greenway Safety and Security Update Boston Police Dept. District A-7 Community Services Sergeant Martin and Officer Simons
3. Greenway Flooding
Update from Robert Rottenbucher, City of Boston, Parks Dept. Chief Engineer
Update from Kannan: Flooding Exacerbation (Editorial note: Rottenbucher, will give a brief presentations...
Titled, "Ambitious City Projects Benefiting from Building Boom in Boston," https://shar.es/1F3Fbr, this article examines the good luck Boston's enjoying as a result of the building boom. April 20, 2017.
EAST BOSTON — The mid-day, cloudless blue sky over Central Square in East Boston last Thursday was the perfect setting for Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to announce a major five-year capital...
GOVE STREET CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
The Gove Street Citizens Association monthly meeting agenda:
* Update on current status of GSCA area projects.
* Additional Dwelling Units Pilot Program Update – ISD Commissioner William Christopher
* 287 -293 Maverick St. (Pickle Factory)- A proposal to demolish an existing vacant industrial building and erect a 6 story (with set-back) mixed-use development of 37 multifamily residential units...
What: CityKids, the community service initiative for Boston youth and children sponsored by City Realty, joins up with Orchard Skate Shop to host a non-competitive skateboard event for youths of all ages.
When: Saturday, April 22 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: East Boston Skate Park, Umana Academy, 312 Border Street, Boston
Summary:
Some of the city’s finest skateboarders will swap turns with...
Text of long-time East Boston resident David Arinella's remarks at capital plan press conference
GOOD AFTERNOON TO EVERYBODY. MY NAME IS DAVE ARINELLA AND I AM A MEMBER OF THE EAST BOSTON ATHLETIC BOARD AND THE EAST BOSTON FOUNDATION. I HAVE ALSO BEEN THE SWIM COACH AT EAST BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR A LONG TIME. A GROUP OF MY FRIENDS...
