By John Lynds Climate Ready Boston’s report, the city’s comprehensive assessment of the climate change risks it will face in the coming decades, was released last week with some unsettling news for East Boston. According to the report, Eastie has…
Month: December 2016
Higher Taxes:Council Votes to Increase the Maximum Residential Tax Exemption in Boston
By John Lynds When real estate values are on the rise in neighborhoods like East Boston, the next step is usually higher value assessments by the city and an increase in property tax. However, Mayor Martin Walsh submitted a plan…
Several Eastie Schools Will Get Extended Learning Time
By John Lynds The City of Boston last week announced that several East Boston public schools would receive funding to extend the school day and provide more learning time for local students. The money Eastie schools will receive is part…
D.A. and Police Looking for Answers as Body Discovered in Belle Isle Marsh
By John Lynds On Friday a body of a badly decomposed male was found at Belle Isle Marsh. However, authorities have yet to release the name of the victim or whether or not the remains could be that of an…
Joseph DeGrace III Will be Named the Next Fire Chief for Massport Fire Rescue
A public servant for the past 28 years, Joseph DeGrace III will be named the next Fire Chief for Massport Fire Rescue. DeGrace began his career at Massport as a firefighter in 1992. Through the years he has responded to…
City of Boston Discusses Future Eastie Police Station
By John Lynds On Monday night the City of Boston sponsored a meeting at East Boston High School to discuss the long awaited construction of a new police station at the City Yards across from American Legion Playground in East…
Letters to the Editor
A bit overkill Last week I was in attendance at the annual Golden Age Club Christmas Party which was packed with all those ladies in red as usual. Santa Claus was there as always and everybody loves him so much,…
Trump and the Vote
We love how many of the national commentators and pundits always point out that while Donald Trump won the presidency, he didn’t get the popular vote. Well, it’s clear Donald Trump’s strategy was to reach the 270 electoral votes he…
Obituaries 12-14-2016
Rocco ‘Rocky’ Giovanniello MWRA Retiree, past member of Mystic Valley Gun Club and Winthrop Elks Rocco “Rocky” Giovanniello of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully on December 12. A past member of Mystic Valley Gun Club and Winthrop…
Mayor’s Annual Trolley Tour
Mayor Martin Walsh gets some help counting down the tree lighting at the Annual Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting Sunday evening in Maverick Square.