State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg announced the inclusion of pension fund diversity benchmarks in the final version of H.4887/S.2842, An Act enabling partnerships for growth. Treasurer Goldberg, who is the Chair of the Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board (PRIM), strongly…
Month: January 2021
From the Governor’s Desk
Baker Signs Safe Patient Access to Emergency Care Act On Friday, Gov. Charles Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito participated in a ceremonial signing of S.2931, An Act to ensure safe patient access to emergency care. Named in memory of Laura…
Former Eastie Resident and District A-7 Civilian Employee Indicted on Overtime Fraud Charges
Last week federal authorities indicted an East Boston native and former longtime District A-7 civilian employee with overtime fraud while she was working at District A-1 between 2014 and 2018. Marilyn Golisano, 68, who once worked at District A-7 in…
Joe Biden Needs Our Prayers
With President Joe Biden taking the oath of office this week, America is ready to recover — both physically and psychologically — from the four years of “carnage” that has been left behind by the previous presidential administration. It is…
Let’s Go, Tampa Bay!
It’s okay to admit it, Pats’ fans — we were rooting for Tom and Gronk in their playoff game for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this past Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. It has been jarring to see No. 12…
Guest Op-Ed: Thank You, Boston
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh On January 12, I held my final State of the City, which was broadcast live from Boston’s newest civic treasure, the completely rebuilt Roxbury branch of the Boston Public Library in Nubian Square. 2020 was…
Obituaries 01-20-2021
Nicholas “Nicky” Santoro A Kind and Gentle Soul and a True Blue Friend Our beloved Nicholas “Nicky” Santoro passed away on January 16 at the age of 57, after a courageous and brief battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who…
Eastie Landing Tall Ship Restaurant, Bar and Patio Seeks Liquor License
Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the Navy Yard Hospitality Group (NYHG) was working to bring an outdoor dining experience that would include a Tall Ship and large patio to East Boston’s waterfront near Pier I. Last year NYHG, which owns…
Warren Endorses Wu for Mayor of Boston
Following the announcement that Boston Mayor Martin Walsh accepted President-Elect Joe Biden’s nomination to serve as Secretary of Labor, City Councilor Michelle Wu announced a crucial endorsement from Sen. Elizabeth Warren in her bid for Mayor of Boston. Wu was…
Promotions of Longtime Staffers and Alumni at Zumix
Zumix’s Jenny Shulman’s decision to leave Zumix in December after eight years as the popular East Boston youth music nonprofit’s Director of Programs has led to the promotions of three longtime Zumix alumni and staffers. “We are so excited to…