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 I was 24 years old and he...
“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 King, Jr. Tribute Concert, “In The Name Of Love,” which will take place at Boston’s Symphony Hall...
BOSTON (January 9, 2023) - Councilor Gabriela Coletta recently released her second Annual Report reflecting on 2023 and her first term on the Boston City Council. In the report, she highlights funding wins, community service initiatives, policy and organizing efforts, and looks ahead to priorities on the Council and in our neighborhoods for 2024.
“I'm excited to share all the...
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 in attendance.
The activists asked state...
Some good East Boston business news!
According to the restaurant's Facebook page:
"We will be coming back mid to late 2024!
After a much needed break to heal from physical and mental health issues, burnout, and Pandemic related issues, we are coming back stronger than ever, while continuing to serve the community for over 21 years."
Read the whole post on...
With funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Mystic River Watershed Association has begun a three-year air quality study: Community-led Improvement of Air Quality and Health in the Lower Mystic (CLEANAIR). The CLEANAIR project aims to monitor air quality at community-identified locations in Charlestown, East Boston, Everett, and Malden; some of the most burdened communities by transportation-related air...
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 over 8 years of legal experience...
East Boston News
In response to Massport's search for a new CEO, the Logan Community Clean Air Coalition and AIR, Inc. have seized the opportunity to create and share our description of the ideal candidate for the position, from the perspective of East Boston residents.
Submitted by LCCAC and Air, Inc on January 2, 2024
Document Background:
In response to Massport's search...
by Frank Conte, Editor and Publisher, EastBoston.com
The Massachusetts economy keeps creating jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the state gained 3,200 jobs in November and the unemployment rate clocked in at 2.9 percent up ever so slightly from the revised October number of 2.8 percent but much lower than the U.S. rate of 3.7 for the same...
Domenic Amara PhD, of East Boston assists Canton Public Schools as it adds the Italian language to its World Languages Program
Canton High School has added Italian Language to their World Languages course offerings this year as a result of a coordinated effort between the Canton Public Schools and a large community of supporters organized by several Italian American organizations...
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 indicate Massachusetts gained 3,200 jobs in...
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 selection of members’ work, opening Friday,...
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 award-winning Piers Park, which was...
