Last week the cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate in Eastie stayed the same while the weekly positive test rate decreased once again. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), of the 35,811 Eastie residents…
Month: March 2021
MBTA Spring 2021 Subway and Bus Schedules Effective March 14
The MBTA reminds customers that upcoming spring 2021 subway and bus schedules will take effect on Sunday, March 14. These changes are part of Forging Ahead, the MBTA’s plan to preserve transit access and quality of service available to transit-critical customers…
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month
Watching your dog or cat get sick from toxic items or poison is a nightmare for any pet owner. Symptoms of poisoning can be especially traumatic, ranging from seizures and vomiting to nosebleeds and diarrhea. “Nobody wants to see their pets suffer in such a painful way or, worst-case scenario, have a fatal incident. That’s why it’s important…
Applications Now Being Accepted for Treasurer Goldberg’s Women in Finance Fellowship
The State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment is accepting applications for the 2021 Women in Finance Fellowship program. In its fifth year, the initiative places Massachusetts’ female-identifying undergraduate students into financial departments within the State Treasury. The Fellowship did not run in…
What Are They Thinking?
Patrick Henry, the fiery American patriot and orator during the American Revolution, famously said, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” However, Repubican governors in some of our Southern and Midwestern states have, under the guise of “freedom,” given that…
Guest Op-Ed: Water Day 2021: Cleaner Rivers for Massachusetts
By Julia Blatt As Massachusetts observes World Water Day this year, our state’s communities have particular reason to celebrate. The Massachusetts legislature recently enacted (and Governor Baker signed into law) a state sewage notification bill. This important new law has…
Obituaries 03-10-2021
John DiMille MIS Director for Health Care and East Boston #1 DJ Johnny D. John M. DiMille, a life long resident of Orient Heights, East Boston, passed away peacefully on March 6 with his loving wife and sons by his…
Manny Lopes Honored by Boston City Council Shares Honor with EBNHC Employees
Last week East Boston Neighborhood Health Center President and CEO Manny Lopes was recognized at the Boston City Council’s Annual Black History Month Celebration as the Council honored Black essential workers in the City of Boston for their leadership during…
Sen. Boncore Reappointed Chair of Transportation
Sen. Joseph Boncore (D-Winthrop) was recently reappointed by Senate President Karen Spilka to once again chair the Joint Committee on Transportation. Boncore, who represents East Boston, Winthrop, Revere, the North End and part of Cambridge, was first appointed chair of…
97-Year-Old East Boston World War II Veteran Receives Vaccine
Last week, 97-year-old East Boston resident and World War II veteran Louis Ricci received his second COVID-19 vaccine with the help of the U.S. Military at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC). Mr. Ricci was welcomed into the Health…