East Boston’s first adult use dispensary is looking to add medical marijuana to its menu and expand its hours. At a Boston Cannabis Board hearing last week, Berkshire Roots CEO James Winokur said the dispensary at 253 Meridian St. has…
Month: February 2022
Wu Announces Budget Listening Tour
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Budget Management (OBM) announced a series of listening sessions in partnership with the Boston City Council to both educate residents and solicit public feedback on the FY2023 Operating Budget and FY23-27 Capital Plan,…
East Boston Chamber Commemorates President’s Day
The East Boston Chamber of Commerce will be placing a display of American flags to commemorate the upcoming President’s Day on Monday, February 21 at the Daniel H Solari Square outside the Chamber of Commerce office at 464 Bremen Street.…
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Encourages New England Residents to Donate Holocaust-Era Artifacts
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will present a live virtual program for New England residents on Wednesday, March 9, from noon to 1 p.m., as part of its ongoing efforts to rescue the evidence of the Holocaust. As event…
Gabriela Coletta, Candidate for City Council District 1, Endorsed by OPEIU Local 453
Gabriela Coletta, candidate for Boston City Councilor District One, announced the endorsement of OPEIU Local 453, the second largest union at the MBTA and the only one in all 34 departments. Preliminary Election Day is April 5, 2022. General Election…
Eastie’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Decreases
Last week Gov. Charlie Baker announced the state will lift the mask mandate for students and teachers on February 28 but will give power to local school districts on whether or not they decide to lift mask wearing inside the…
Parks Department Hosts Feb. Vacation Week Activities
Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for free February school vacation week activities at the Bubble at Carter Field located at 709 Columbus Avenue on the South End/Roxbury line. Online registration and…
East Boston Democratic Ward Committee to Elect Delegates on March 5
On Friday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 4th, democratic delegates will gather virtually, as well as at the DCU Center in Worcester, to endorse candidates for statewide office, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary, Attorney General and Auditor, ahead of the…
Registry of Motor Vehicles Preparing for High Customer Volume
The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is preparing for a high volume of in-person customer service transactions during school vacation week which is scheduled to take place the week of February 21, 2022. The RMV traditionally sees a high volume…
Boston to Offer Residents Weekend Curbside Textile Collection
Building on the success of the neighborhood textile dropbox program, Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City of Boston will begin offering weekend curbside collection of household textiles at no cost to residents. The Boston Public Works Department has again…