Last week Mayor Martin Walsh released his $3.48 billion plan that aims at supporting his Administration’s commitment to a responsible, balanced and bold budget, with increased investments in early childhood education, affordable housing, climate preparedness, recovery services, public safety and…
Month: April 2019
Paul Franzese Completes Boston Marathon for Salesian Boys & Girls Club
People run the Boston Marathon for a lot of different reasons. For some it’s something on their bucket list. For others it’s the thrill of being part of one of the most historic road races in the world. However, for…
Eastie Organizations Receive Cultural Council Grants
Several East Boston organizations were on hand during a reception at MassArt’s Pozen Center to congratulate the 2019 Boston Cultural Council (BCC) organizational grant winners and mark Mayor Martin Walsh’s largest ever investment in local arts organizations. Walsh said the…
Eastie Native a Witness to Notre Dame Fire
Aside from Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Red Square and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris is one of the most recognizable churches in the world and as much a part of the…
OHNC Votes Down Barnes Ave. Project
Members of the Orient Heights Neighborhood Council (OHNC) voted 25 to 13 against a project to turn a one family home on Barnes Avenue into five units of housing. Attorney for the project at 119 Barnes Ave., Matt Eckel, announced…
Former Resident Gerry Visconti Announces for Councilor in Revere
School committeeman Gerry Visconti, East Boston native, has announced for Councilor-at-Large in Revere. The following is his announcement: “As a parent of children in Revere Public Schools and as a coach in our community, it has been an honor and…
Community News
Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Planning & Zoning Agenda Wednesday, April 17, 2019; 7 – 8:30 p.m. East Boston Neighborhood Health Center: Training Building 250 Sumner Street AGENDA (subject to change) 80 Cottage Street, presented by Marc LaCasse 347 Maverick St,…
Community Calendar
Community Meetings Harbor View Neighborhood Association First Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. at the Edward Brooke Charter School, 145 Byron St. Kiwanis Club of East Boston First and Third Tuesday of every month 6 p.m. at Spinelli’s Restaurant in…
MBC Holds Workshop on Constitution Beach
A lot has improved at Constitution Beach since the Metropolitan Beach Commission (MBC) was formed in 2006. At the time the beach lacked a bathhouse and concessions, the water bubblers didn’t work, there was a huge sinkhole at the southern…
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Annual Park Serve Day
The Baker-Polito Administration announced that the Annual Park Serve Day event will be held on Saturday, April 27, with more than 37 volunteer activities coordinated throughout the Commonwealth with the assistance of several organizations and stakeholders. Created in 2006 as…