The development team trying to construct over 400 units of housing on a series of parking lots on Breman and Orleans Streets hopes bringing in the East Boston Community Development Corporation (EBCDC) as a community partner and increase affordable housing…
Month: June 2021
Harborfest Returns July 1-4
One of the largest Independence Day celebrations in the nation, as well as a tradition that now dates back back 40 years, Boston Harborfest returns with a four-day celebration from Thursday, July 1, through Sunday, July 4. The festivities get…
Eastie Chamber Commemorates Independence Day with Display
Special to the Times-Free Press The East Boston Chamber of Commerce will be placing a display of American flags to commemorate the upcoming Independence Day observed on Sunday, July 4, at the Daniel H Solari Square outside the Chamber of…
East Boston Ferry Holds Open House
Last Tuesday afternoon, 400 East Boston residents took a seven minute trip on a ferry from Lewis Mall Dock to South Boston’s Fan Pier as part of an open house and informational event hosted by the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority…
Boston’s Drinking Water Complies with Standards
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) has begun mailing its Annual Water Quality Report to every household in its service area. In the report published online the MWRA includes statistics on the quality of Boston’s drinking water, which the Boston…
Baker Files Plan to Invest $2.9 Billion for Recovery
The Baker-Polito Administration will re-file its plan to immediately put to use part of Commonwealth’s direct federal aid from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support key priorities including housing and homeownership, economic development and local downtowns, job training…
News in Briefs
Harbor View Neighborhood Association Notice There will be no July 5th 2021 Meeting. HVNA wishes all our members a safe and happy July 4th Holiday. As we begin to resume activities hopefully you might have an enjoyable BBQ with family…
City Councilor Lydia Edwards names
Ricardo Patrón as new chief of staff Following last week’s announcement that Gabriela Coletta will be joining the New England Aquarium as their external relations manager, City Councilor Lydia Edwards has announced that Ricardo Patrón will become her new chief…
VaxMillions Giveaway Drawing Dates Announced
Special to the Independent The Baker-Polito Administration and the Massachusetts State Lottery reminded the public that registration for the Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway begins July 1 and also announced the schedule of drawing dates. Residents ages 18 and older who are…
Eastie’s Dr. Neenah Estrella-Luna Named a Commonwealth Heroine
Last week, Rep. Adrian Madaro announced that he has nominated longtime East Boston activist and professor, Dr. Neenah Estrella-Luna for the 2021 Commonwealth Heroine Award for her commitment to furthering social, environmental, and racial justice in the neighborhood and beyond. …