MassDOT reactivated the Sumner Tunnel ‘swing lane’ on Monday morning and State Police have already confirmed that one vehicle has crashed into the swing lane gates. The swing lane is a traffic calming measure that closes the center lane into…
Month: May 2021
Veronica Robles Cultural Center to Benefit from Amazon Funding
Last week, tech giant Amazon announced $1 million in funding to arts and cultural institutions in and around Boston–including the Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VRCC) in East Boston. These funds will provide a much-needed boost to local arts and cultural…
GBCVB Announces New Partners for ‘Live Boston Classroom’
The Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) announced new cultural activities and hospitality partners have been added to its “Live Boston Classroom” initiative. “Live Boston Classroom” is aimed at attracting families to adventures in the city, including overnight stays…
RMV Cautions Customers to Be Aware of Text Phishing Scam
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is cautioning customers to be aware of a text phishing scam that has been reported here in the Commonwealth and in other states. The scam reportedly involves customers receiving text messages, claiming to be…
First Bald Eagle Death in Massachusetts from Rodenticides Confirmed
MassWildlife officials recently confirmed that a bald eagle has died from second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide (SGAR) poisoning. While documented elsewhere, this is the first confirmed case of an eagle dying from rodenticide poisoning in Massachusetts. MassWildlife officials recently confirmed that a bald…
State Celebrates COVID-19 Business Relief Program
Gov. Charles Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, legislators and key partners celebrated the success of the Baker-Polito Administration’s COIVD-19 business relief program administered by the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC). Gathering in person…
The Elevated Companies Launch Special Promotion on Condo Sales for Frontline Workers
To honor the countless men and women who have braved the pandemic on the frontlines over the past year, luxury real estate brokerage firm The Elevated Companies is launching a special promotion on the sale of condo units at its…
Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Drops in Eastie
City and state vaccination efforts seem to be having a positive impact on East Boston’s weekly COVID cases. As more and more Eastie residents get vaccinated the weekly positive test rate continues to decrease. According to the latest data released…
East Boston Mothers Build Living Art Exhibition to Educate Community on Air Pollution
On Saturday, with support from City Of Boston’s Love Your Block program, Mothers Out Front East Boston invited neighbors to combat air pollution dangers in their own backyard. From 1-4 pm in honor of the Mother’s Day weekend, environmental justice…
Get That Shot!
The idea of “vaccine hesitancy” is a relatively new phenomenon in our country. For those of the Baby Boom generation, there never was any question about getting shots for all kinds of childhood and adult communicable diseases. Vaccines, along with…