After experiencing a 44 percent increase in the COVID-19 positive test rate and a three percent increase in East Boston’s infection rate two weeks ago the numbers have slowed dramatically last week. According to the data released by the BPHC…
Month: October 2020
Grant Will Fund the City’s First Heat Resilience Study in Eastie
In 2017 a late summer thunderstorm sat over the North Shore, and dumped four inches of rain on the Orient Heights section of East Boston, Lynn, and Winthrop. The slow moving system overwhelmed storm drains and flooded streets, backyards and…
Adrian Madaro Discusses Issue During Coffee Hour
On a recent Saturday morning Rep. Adrian Madaro hosted a virtual coffee hour to discuss issues, give recent legislative updates and answer questions from residents who tuned in. One of the issues that Madaro highlighted during the coffee hour was…
CWA Members Win New Agreement at WGBH
Communications Workers of America Local 1400 has reached a tentative agreement with WGBH on a new three-year contract covering 240 workers at the public broadcasting station. The agreement includes substantial improvements over the previous contract, which expired in February of…
Pressley Signs on to Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2020
Last week, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley signed on as a co-sponsor of the Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2020, historic legislation led by Congresswomen Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) that would formally call for a Status Convention where delegates, elected by the people of…
The Platters Light Up Boston: Legendary Group Films “Twilight Time” Video in Eastie
The world-famous vocal group, The Platters®, used one of the most picturesque views of the Boston skyline to record a music video for the Disney+ series “WandaVision.” The four current members of the legendary group that was founded by Rock…
Rental Relief Program Is a Win-Win
The announcement by Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday of a $171 million package of programs that will help renters stay in their homes comes as welcome news for both tenants and landlords alike. Housing insecurity never is a good thing…
Mask Up As We Approach Winter
The wonderful weather we enjoyed for much of this past weekend certainly was welcome as we approach the darker and colder days that lie ahead. However, make no mistake about it: Winter is coming, and so is the need for…
Letter to the Editor
MBA Charitable Foundation Social Media Campaign To the Editor: Thank you for all those who participated in the MBA Charitable Foundation Social Media Campaign. Your votes helped us distribute funds to various agencies who have worked endlessly in supporting those…
Obituaries 10-14-2020
Marjorie Virginia Colwell Her Family Was Her First Priority; She Was a Rock in Her Community, Well Known and Well Loved by so Many Marjorie Virginia (Anderson) Colwell, a life-long resident of Eagle Hill (Falcon, Trenton and Lexington Streets), East…