By Michael Coughlin Jr. Eastie Farm, a non-profit organization that focuses on climate justice, food access, and community resilience, hosted several elected officials, including Mayor Michelle Wu, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new greenhouse at 6 Chelsea Terrace on…
Month: April 2023
Alia Qatarneh to represent her community in the Boston Marathon
Story by Marianne Salza East Boston native Alia Qatarneh fondly remembers watching the Boston Marathon from the sidelines with her father and sister growing up. Now, Qatarneh is thrilled to be participating in the 127th Boston Marathon. She is one…
JPNA to host Easter Egg Hunt on April 8 at Piers Park
Special to the Times-Free Press The Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt/Gather on Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon). Sponsored by the East Boston Foundation and organized by John Tallutto, Allison…
News in Brief
Free Family Fun: Dudley Farm Day at Shirley Place Looking for a family-friendly way to kick-off Spring Recess? On Saturday, April 15 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, the Shirley-Eustis House, 33 Shirley Street in Roxbury, will host its first…
Edwards Empowerment Fund to expand Maverick St. Mothers Scholarship program
The Edwards Empowerment Fund has opened its Maverick Street Mothers Scholarship 2023-2024 application to residents of East Boston, Revere, North End, Winthrop, West End, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Downtown Boston, and East Fenway. Scholarships will go to local parents who …
Business community invited to a presentation of CT App Corporation’s business model
Please join us in celebrating this important milestone of CT App Corporation, a member of East Boston Chamber of Commerce. This is a great opportunity to network and learn about this business model to help improve the quality of life…
238 Webster Street comes to market
RISE, a local Boston-based minority owned construction and development firm, is pleased to announce the completion and availability of their new boutique residential condominium community located at 238 Webster Street in East Boston. The East Boston community offers six exquisite…
Winthrop Marketplace celebrates 24 years of being in business
This year, the Winthrop Marketplace is celebrating its 24th year of being in business in this community. Over these many years, the Winthrop Marketplace has had the pleasure of employing hundreds upon hundreds of people to work at the grocery…
Boston Public Health Commission urges residents to update MassHealth information
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is advising residents that the MassHealth redetermination period is now in effect, and that recipients must update their information in order to continue receiving MassHealth benefits. Redetermination, the period for MassHealth benefits renewal, was…
Madaro files legislative agenda as the new session begins
As the new legislative cycle begins on Beacon Hill, Rep. Adrian Madaro has filed a slate of legislation in the House of Representatives that will address important issues in East Boston and across the Commonwealth. Among the proposed bills is…