Month: October 2021
Rep. Madaro Testifies on Two Pieces of Legislation
East Boston State Rep. Adrian Madaro testified last week in front of the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture on two bills he is lead sponsor on that deal with pollution emanating from Logan International Airport. The two…
EASTIE Coalition Sponsors Drug Take Back Event Saturday
You may notice there are plastic pharmacy bags in this week’s East Boston Times and think, “I wonder what this is for?”. Well, don’t throw them out because they are part of a “Drug Take Back” effort by the EASTIE…
Eastie Farm Founder Kannan Thiruvengadam Appointed to Boston Conservation Commission
Eastie Farm founder and director Kannan Thiruvengadam has been appointed by Acting Mayor Kim Janey to serve on the Boston Conservation Commission (BCC). Thiruvengadam, who most recently was a featured speaker at the Massachusetts Democratic Party 2021 Platform Convention held…
New BBQ Restaurant and Cafe Coming to Eastie’s Waterfront
Since Uncle Pete’s Hickory Ribs in Day Square closed there’s been a terrible void of traditional Southern BBQ in East Boston. Two decades ago, when Uncle Pete’s was thriving, residents would flock to the location to chow down on smoked…
Eastie’s Weekly COVID Infections Stay the Same
East Boston’s weekly COVID positive test rate decreased last week after the percentage of those testing positive was the same for two consecutive weeks according to the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Last week, 1,739 Eastie residents were tested for…
Zumix Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of Local Radio Station
Last Wednesday at the East Boston Farmers Market Zumix celebrated the 5th year anniversary of the launch of 94.9 FM Zumix Radio. Zumix youth, like Jacob Hicks, were on hand to do live on air interviews with community members, play…
News Briefs
Route 1A Corridor Study Working Group Public Meeting The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing a virtual public meeting of a Working Group on Wednesday, October 20, at 4:00 p.m. in regard to a study which is assessing the…
MassDOT Announces Launch of New Local Bottleneck Reduction Program
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the launch of the new Local Bottleneck Reduction Program. Through the passage of the 2021 Transportation Bond Bill, the Baker-Polito Administration authorized establishment of a program that provides support to municipalities in…
YMCA of Greater Boston Aims to Reunite and Build Community Connections
YMCA of Greater Boston Aims to Reunite and Build Community w From October 16-24, The YMCA of Greater Boston will host Together We Move, an event featuring over 20 fun events that will help support members in achieving their physical…