East Boston’s first adult-use retail marijuana facility planned for Meridian Street will open as early as April. Berkshire Roots, Inc. plans to open the marijuana dispensary at 253 Meridian St. and recieved community support from the Eagle Hill Civic Association…
Month: March 2020
Walsh announces start of renovations to Paris Street Pool
Last week Mayor Martin Walsh announced that renovations to BCYF Paris Street Pool will start this month. Walsh earmarked $8.9 million for the rehab and construction of the Paris Street Pool across from the Paris Street Gym. The Gym underwent…
Food for Thought: New concept at Carlo’s Catering this week
Since the 1950s, the Scire family has been feeding the hungry masses in East Boston with topnotch food that has become a staple of many diets in the neighborhood. One block away from its original location, Sammy Carlo’s Catering has…
Bernie Sanders weighs in on Suffolk Downs
Democrstic Party presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) weighed in on the largest development project in the city ahead of the Super Tuesday Primary in Massachusetts. Sanders tweeted his opinion that the 161 acre Suffolk Downs development by HYM Investment should…
Two women face hate crime charges for East Boston attack
Felony charges were issued against two Revere women for their alleged unprovoked attacks on a mother and her daughter who were speaking Spanish in East Boston’s Maverick Square. Jenny Leigh Ennamorati, 25, is charged with two misdemeanor counts of Assault…
Baker says key to virus response is being ready, watching West Coast
Gov. Charlie Baker said on Monday the state is preparing for any major outbreaks of the coronavirus, and will have the ability to test in health care facilities, while at the same time the Boston Public Schools issued a letter…
Boston Parks and Recreation Department News and Notes
Youth Umpire Training Program The Boston Parks and Recreation Department invites teens ages 15 to 18 to take part in its Umpire Training Program beginning May 5. Participants learn to umpire in a hands-on, classroom environment and on the field…
Obituaries 03-04-2020
David Stickney Incredible actor, artist, singer, consummate performer and educatorDavid Stickney of Saugus died on Feb. 27 at the age of 56. David was an incredible Actor, Artist, and Singer. He received a degree from Massachusetts Art and Design. David…
Letter to the Editor
ON RENTS IN BOSTON Dear Editor: I would like to know how recent city rents are showing signs of stabilization. I did read a Boston Herald news story that stated, “Rental prices are still on the rise in Boston but…
March is weather purgatory
With the promise of winter coming to an end and spring just around the corner, we have high hopes for March. The crocuses start to pop through the ground and the sun is noticeably stronger and warmer. There also is a…