Lifelong East Boston resident, Christine Ricci-McNamee, published her second children’s book, Logan and the Lost Luggage, on March 16. The book, illustrated by Connecticut artist, Patrick Regan, is about Logan, a Cocker Spaniel, whose family loses their luggage at the…
Month: April 2022
COVID Positive Test Rate Continues to Rise
As the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) continues to recommend residents receive a second COVID booster vaccine, Eastie and the citywide weekly COVID positive test rate increased once again with Boston’s test rate surpassing 5 percent for the first time…
Wu Announces Progress Toward Electrifying City Vehicle Fleet
Mayor Michelle Wu announced major strides toward electrifying the City’s vehicle fleet as part of a Green New Deal for Boston. The Mayor shared that Boston Public Schools (BPS) will be launching an electric school bus pilot program, deploying 20…
Orient Heights Neighborhood Council Meeting Set for April 19
The Orient Heights Neighborhood Council’s April meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, on Zoom. The 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. The Zoom…
For 100 years Salvation Army EDS Mobilizes in Times of Need
The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) canteen is a welcoming sign of relief when disaster strikes. On Friday, March 25, emergency management representatives, Salvation Army volunteers, and other valued guests commemorated The Salvation Army’s EDS Centennial in the City…
Wu Announced 2022 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2022 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in partnership with Dunkin’ in neighborhood parks citywide from May 4 to June 30. Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique…
News in Brief
Registration Open for Boston Parks Summer Sports Centers The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that registration is now open for Summer Sports Centers at White Stadium in Franklin Park, Almont Park in Mattapan, East Boston Memorial…
Fairy House Building Workshop Returns to Franklin Park
In order to welcome the local elf and fairy population back to their summer homes, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Mural Crew will hold their annual Fairy House Building Workshop at Franklin Park’s Schoolmaster Hill on…
Catsachusetts Cat Con Returns to Boston for Feline Competition
Competing for ribbons, titles, and points, the cats of The International Cat Association will close out their 2021-22 season at Boston’s International Cat Con, hosted by the Catsachusetts Cat Club on April 29th – May 1st in East Boston, Massachusetts. Show address…
Senate Should Pass Driver’s License Bill
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a bill two months ago that would allow roughly 160,000 immigrants of driving age in our state to apply for a driver’s license if they can prove their identity with documents such as a…