With back to back to back Nor’easters this winter causing moderate to significant flooding along East Boston’s waterfront, the Boston City Council convened a hearing last Tuesday afternoon to hear from city officials, experts and the public on what steps…
Month: April 2018
Second Meetings Held on Coleridge Street Proposal
The developer of a vacant lot on Coleridge Street appeared before the Harbor View Neighborhood Association (HVNA) Monday night to update residents on changes to the proposal. Ryan Acone, who owns the 19,000 sq. ft. vacant lot at 181 Coleridge…
Sen Boncore Leads in Passage of Senate Housing Bond Bill
East Boston State Sen. Joseph Boncore lead the Massachusetts Senate in its passage of S.2368, “An Act financing the production and preservation of housing for low and moderate income residents” (Housing Bond Bill). The bill is a result of a…
Pressley Raises $364,000 in First Two Months of Congressional Campaign
The Ayanna Pressley for Congress campaign announced Tuesday that it has raised $364,368 in primary contributions from more than 1,500 donors in its first two months since launching at the end of January. More than 70 percent of the contributions…
Project Bread Kicks Off 50th Celebration with a Walk for Hunger May 6
East Boston-based Project Bread, a leading statewide organization committed to preventing and ending hunger for Massachusetts residents of all ages, kicked off its 50th celebration Monday at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul. Mayor Marty Walsh and Congressman Jim McGovern…
Community News Briefs
Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda April 9th 2018 . 7pm Jeffries Point Yacht Club 565 Sumner st . Agenda – Police updates – Sgt. Martin , Off. Simon ICA – Gala in the Shipyard 154 Maverick Market Place Cafe…
Local Students Receive Academic Achievements
Local students earn degrees at Simmons College The following local students recently earned a degree from Simmons College in Boston. * Melissa Wallin, of Boston (02128), earned a Master of Science. * Jhamaul Galatis, of Chelsea (02150), earned a Master…
BPDA Holds Meeting on Liverpool Development
Last Thursday at the East Boston Social Centers the Boston Planning and Development Agency held a public meeting on the proposed project at 152 Liverpool St. Developer MG2’s proposed project consists of the re-development of a 6,074 square-foot commercial site…
Former East Boston Times Building to be Redeveloped
The building at 40 William Kelley Sq. that housed the East Boston Times for several decades is slated for redevelopment. MG2 proposed to erect a 12-unit residential building with retail on first and second levels at last Wednesday’s Eagle Hill…
Celebrating One Boston Day through Kindness and Service
For over 120 years, the Boston Marathon has represented our city at its finest. Every year, thousands of runners lace up their shoes and begin the long trek towards Boylston Street. People come from all across the city to cheer…