The Eagle Hill Civic Association voted in favor of supporting four development projects at its September meeting last Wednesday at East Boston High School. First, EHCA members voted 30 to 3 in support of a project at 106 Saratoga St.…
Author: John Lynds
Hotel Owners Provide Update to Community
So far, the relationship between the new owners of what has become known locally as the ‘Loftel’ project and neighbors has been rocky at best. Since developer and restaurateur Paul Roiff sold his Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) approved…
Columbus Day Parade to Kickoff Oct 7 at 1 p.m.
Two years ago, Mother Nature didn’t cooperate with the planned East Boston Columbus Day Parade that year. Driving rain, the remnants of Hurricane Matthew that swept up the East Coast, saturated the area, and parade organizers made the very difficult…
Edwards, Wu Hold Master Plan Meeting
Last Thursday at the Ashley Street YMCA City Councilors Lydia Edwards and Michelle Wu held a second in a series of meetings regarding the Eastie Master Plan process. The well-attended meeting was a first step in creating a neighborhood-wide Master…
Eastie’s John Nucci Joins Polysystic Kidney Disease Walk to Raise Money and Awareness
Since undergoing a lifesaving kidney transplant in June, East Boston’s John Nucci has been making it his life mission to raise awareness and money for the disease that could have ended his life. “I feel great,” said Nucci. “I’m getting…
Madaro Once Again Pleads Eastie’s Case to MBTA Board
Rep. Adrian Madaro was back before the MBTA Fiscal Management and Control Board last week to advocate for East Boston’s transportation needs. “Lately I have felt like a frequent flier at these meetings,” said Madaro, who has appeared several times…
Border Street Murder Suspect Arraigned, Alleged Getaway Driver Indicted
The man whom police believe is responsible for East Boston’s only homicide this year, was arrested in New Hampshire last week and later arraigned on murder charges last week in Suffolk Superior Court. According to District Attorney Daniel Conley Jeremy…
Gove Street Vote Tied on 205 Maverick Street Project
Members of the Gove Street Citizens Association (GSCA) voted 12 to 12 Monday night regarding the project at 205 Maverick Street. The tied vote means the GSCA will send a letter neither supporting nor opposing the project. The owner of…
Cape Air Wants to Land Seaplanes in the Harbor
Cape Air, one of the busiest air carriers at Logan International Airport with 11 destinations out of Boston, is looking to expand its operations in a unique way. At last week’s Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) Cape Air Founder and…
Residents Encouraged to Attend Two Community Planning Meetings
City Councilor Lydia Edwards and the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) are encouraging East Boston residents from all over the neighborhood to attend two important community planning meetings scheduled for later this week and next week. The first meeting…