The COVID 19 virus continues to spread across East Boston with nearly 4 out of every 10 residents tested for the virus last week turning out to be positive. Deaths from the virus are also rising at an alarming rate…
Month: January 2022
Practice Home Heating Safety During Cold Snap
With bitter cold temperatures heading our way, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey is reminding residents to “Keep Warm, Keep Safe” and avoid fire and carbon monoxide hazards while heating their homes this week. “Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are…
Tania Del Rio Raises 27k to Start Her Campaign
The campaign to elect Tania Del Rio, the first candidate to announce a bid for Boston City Council District 1, today announced her campaign staff hires and year-end fundraising haul. “I’m so grateful for all the support I’ve received at…
Gabriela Coletta Raises 50k to Start Her Campaign
Gabriela Coletta, candidate for the District 1 Boston City Council seat, representing the neighborhoods of East Boston, North End and Charlestown announced her year-end fundraising totals today. Gabriela officially opened her campaign finance account on Monday, December 27, 2021 and…
News In Brief
CHA Renames Obstetrics and Gynecology Centers Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) Women’s Health Centers have a new name. All three centers in Cambridge, Somerville and Revere are now called CHA Obstetrics and Gynecology Centers. CHA Obstetrics and Gynecology Centers focus on…
COVID 19 Test Result – What to Do If You Test Positive
Most people have mild COVID-19 illness and can recover at home without medical care. If you used a COVID home test kit and your result is POSITIVE • You have COVID and do NOT need to confirm result with another…
Archdiocese of Boston Extends Mask Requirements for Masses
In the light of the continued growth in the numbers of new COVID cases, Cardinal Seán is extending the current mask mandate. It is mandated that that throughout the Archdiocese of Boston all people attending public Masses, including weddings and…
Kevin Hayden Sworn-In as Suffolk County DA
District Attorney Kevin Hayden hit the ground running on his first day after being sworn into office by Gov. Charlie Baker by naming Boston defense attorney Kevin R. Mullen as his first assistant district attorney and announcing the formation of…
Former Suffolk County DA Rollins Sworn in as the United States Attorney
Former Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins was sworn in as the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV administered the oath of office in federal court in Boston during…
OHNC Meeting Set for January 18
The next Orient Heights Neighborhood Council (OHNC) Meeting is Tuesday, January 18. Location: Zoom Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m., but the Zoom link will open at 6 p.m. to get acclimated. The meeting will be recorded. Zoom meeting link: https://bit.ly/OHNCJan18 Passcode:…