Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took the oath of office for the second time on Monday morning before a capacity crowd who witnessed the traditional pomp and ceremony of a mayoral inauguration at Boston Symphony Hall. Ron Cobb, the official City…
Month: January 2026
East Boston Chamber News
East Boston Chamber of Commerce and Kaori Cafe Coffee Connect 4 Please join the Chamber and Kaori Cafe for coffee and networking featuring coffee from the newly opened Kaori Cafe. Friday January 23 8:30 to 10:30 am 303 Meridian Street,…
MassDOT announces 10th annual Safe Routes to School Program Yard Sign Design Contest
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), through its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Yard Sign Design Contest. The annual contest raises awareness for transportation-related themes that help support school safety…
Proud of our mayor
As we were watching this past Monday’s inauguration ceremonies of city officials, and then listening to the inspiring Inaugural Address of Mayor Michelle Wu, it really hit home for us the extent to which Mayor Wu and our City Council…
Breadon Elected City Council President Coletta Zapata Withdraws her Candidacy
Staff Report In a major political development that stunned East Boston residents, Liz Breadon was elected the new president of the Boston City Council at its first meeting of the year Monday following the inauguration ceremonies. Local observers were expecting…
City Officials take Oaths of Office as Mayor Wu Promises, ‘Boston will be a Beacon’
Staff Report Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took the oath of office for the second time on Monday morning before a capacity crowd who witnessed the traditional pomp and ceremony of a mayoral inauguration at Boston Symphony Hall. Ron Cobb, the…
HVNA Supports Byron St. project
By Michael Coughlin Jr. At Monday’s Harbor View Neighborhood Association (HVNA) meeting, those in attendance voted to support a project that would bring new units to 60-62 Byron Street. The proposal, as explained by Attorney Richard Lynds, is to demolish…
MassDOT Announces 10th annual Safe Routes to School Program Yard Sign Design Contest
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), through its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Yard Sign Design Contest. The annual contest raises awareness for transportation-related themes that help support school safety…
Proud of Our Mayor
As we were watching this past Monday’s inauguration ceremonies of city officials, and then listening to the inspiring Inaugural Address of Mayor Michelle Wu, it really hit home for us the extent to which Mayor Wu and our City Council…
Wu announces community benefits agreement with Kraft Group for Everett Stadium
Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City of Boston and the Kraft Group have agreed on financial and operational terms of a community benefits package totaling nearly $48 million over the next 15 years and additional commitments around project design…