For the first time in 20 years — that’s an entire generation — America’s military men and women are not fighting a war on foreign soil. The withdrawal of our remaining troops from Afghanistan last August brought to an end…
Month: May 2022
Guest Op-Ed: Why Did Memorial Day Change?
Dr. Glenn Mollette Decoration Day was observed on May 30th from 1868 to 1970 to decorate the graves and honor those dying in military service for our country. In 1971 Congress officially made the last Monday in May Memorial Day.…
Letter to the Editor
The EBNHC Should Prioritize Wellness Over Profit To the Editor, I am a long time resident of East Boston. I love this community and plan on always living here. The rich diversity and the neighborhood feel make it special and…
EBHS Boys Track Team City Champs; Girls Team Finishes Fourth
The East Boston High School boys track team came out on top during the City League Championship held at White Stadium on May 17 and were crowned City Champs after beating 10 other teams. As reigning champs the Jets kept…
Obituaries 05-25-2022
Ann Faugno Parishioner and Choir Member of Our Lady of Assumption Church Ann M. (Zirpolo) Faugno of East Boston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22 at 94 years of age. Ann was a parishioner and choir member of Our…
Maverick Landing Community Service Among Eight Local Nonprofits To Receive COVID-19 Recovery Funds
Last week the Latino Equity Fund (LEF) today announced $200,000 in grants to eight Latino-focused organizations as part of the LEF’s COVID-19 Response Fund in partnership with the Boston Foundation. Maverick Landing Community Services (MLCS) and the seven other nonprofits…
Former East Boston Main Streets Director Appointed As the Mayor’s Liaison to the Latinx Community
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the former East Boston Main Streets Director Gladys Oliveros was appointed as her liaison to the Latinx community in the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS). Oliveros will serve as the primary contact for residents and businesses…
BPDA Approves the Maverick Street Project
Last week, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) approved an East Boston project located on Maverick Street at the BPDA’s May board meeting. Last year, MG2 proposed to convert the 12,400 sq. ft. lot at 279 Maverick St. and…
EBNHC Receives Grant From State To Boost Workforce Development
Last month the Baker-Polito Administration announced an additional $4.5 million in grants to organizations working in communities hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of the grant money included $3.1 million for the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers to…
Pressley, Wu Celebrate Federal Funding To Expand Boston’s Tuition-Free Community College Program
At Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joined Mayor Michelle Wu, BHCC President Pam Eddinger, and BHCC students to celebrate the $1,000,000 in federal community project funding Pressley secured to expand the City of Boston’s Tuition-Free Community College…