Each year in October runners would get dressed in Halloween Costumes and head down to Mary Ellen Welch Greenway to take part in the East Boston YMCA’s annual “East BOOston 5K” road race and fundraiser. However, last year the COVID-19…
Month: September 2021
Eastie’s Weekly COVID Infections Increase Above 5 Percent
Last week, East Boston went over the five percent COVID positive test rate threshold that the CDC and city have used during the height of the pandemic last year to begin reconsidering the phased reopening of certain businesses, public spaces…
Three Eastie Students Receive City of Boston Scholarships
Last week, Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced the City of Boston Scholarship Committee awarded three East Boston students up to $10,000 in scholarships to help fund their higher education. Eastie’s Cristina Vasquez who is attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst,…
Tall Ship Bouncers Arrested on Assault and Battery Charges
Last Monday, Mass State Police arrested two bouncers at the popular Tall Ship concept bar and patio along the Eastie waterfront for allegedly assaulting two nurses that were drinking at the establishment. State Police arrested David Ortega, 38, of Tewksbury…
News in Brief
GSCA to Hold Monthly Meeting on Monday The Gove Street Citizens Association (GSCA) monthly meeting will be held ONLINE (and on phone) via ZOOM. The meeting will be held on Monday, September 27 at 6:30 PM. Registration is required. If…
Markey, Castor and Trahan Call for Facebook To Abandon Plans for Instagram for Kids
Following reports Facebook has conducted and reviewed research showing a connection between Instagram and mental health problems among young users, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Lori Trahan (MA-03) wrote to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg…
State Health Officials Announce Seventh Human Case of WNV
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced an additional case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. WNV infection was identified in a woman in her 30s who was exposed to WNV in Bristol County. This…
City Council Approves Expansion of Parental Leave Policy by Edwards
The Boston City Council has approved an expansion of the city’s parental leave policy originally filed by Councilor Lydia Edwards and co-sponsored by Councilors Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi-George. Under the new ordinance, city employees can now take 12 weeks…
Tina Hinojosa Lauria Memorial Yoga Fundraiser at Della Russo Stadium
Family and friends participated in the Tina Hinojosa Lauria Memorial Yoga Fundraiser Saturday at Harry Della Russo Stadium in Revere. Tina died unexpectedly on Aug. 13, 2021. She was the former owner of the yoga studio, Yoga Lounge, Winthrop. Her…
Hey You — Take a Hike!
For many New Englanders, fall is their favorite season. The warm days and crisp evenings serve as the perfect midpoint between the heat and humidity of summer and the chill of winter. When you add in the spectacular colors of…