More than three decades ago, Maryann Gillespie was in between careers and taking some time off to raise her three young children. “I worked at an insurance company then I had my kids,” said Gillespie. “The funny thing is I…
Month: April 2021
Get More Bang for Your Buck With These Spring Home Improvements
The warmer weather means it’s time to start thinking about home improvement projects. Whether you’re getting your home in tip-top shape for your own enjoyment, or getting it ready to put on the market, not all home improvement projects are…
Downing Raises $227,712 in Eight Weeks
Former state senator, clean energy business leader, and gubernatorial candidate Ben Downing marked the end of the first quarter today by announcing that his campaign has raised $227,712 since he entered the race on February 8. The campaign highlighted over 1,100…
Mass Vote by Mail Extended Through June
Both the Massachusetts House and Senate passed legislation to extend mail-in voting and early voting options for elections held through the end of June 2021. The vote-by-mail provision was previously set to expire at the end of March 2021. “I…
Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Increases in Eastie
It appears as though Boston is heading into another wave of COVID 19 infections as the weekly positive test rate in East Boston spiked another 20 percent last week According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health…
News In Brief
Registration Now Open for Boston Parks Summer Sports Centers The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that registration is now open for summer Sports Centers at White Stadium in Franklin Park, Almont Park in Mattapan, East Boston…
State Officials Award $2.3 Million in Grants
The Baker-Polito Administration announced approximately $2.3 million in awards for 51 additional businesses in the latest round of COVID-19 relief grants administered by the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC). As in prior rounds, each grant recipient meets sector or demographic priorities…
State Officials Announce Federal Funding Through Eviction Diversion Initiative
State officials have announced that more than $400 million in new federal funding from the Consolidated Appropriations Act is now available through the Administration’s Eviction Diversion Initiative (EDI). First launched in October 2020, EDI consists of a comprehensive set of resources…
RMV Announces April 30 Conclusion of Opportunity to Qualify for Free Real ID Upgrade
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is announcing that Friday, April 30, will be the last day to qualify for the Free REAL ID Upgrade Promotion. Customers may still qualify prior to April 30 by renewing their Standard Massachusetts driver’s…
Two Eastie Restaurants Featured in New Digital Cookbook
Two restaurants that have made a name for themselves outside the borders of East Boston are now featured in The Food Lens’ first digital cookbook “Dining in Boston”. The Food Lens, an online dining resource that helps readers discover the…