Mayor Martin Walsh joined the community Tuesday afternoon to cut the ribbon on the newly completed rehabilitation to LoPresti Park. The long awaited rehab to the park included the installation of artificial turf field that is part of grant from…
Author: John Lynds
Local Officials Ponder: Mohegan Sun Agreement
With East Boston set to receive $18 million a year and another $30 million over 10 years for capital projects under the recently signed surrounding community agreement between Mohegan Sun and the City of Boston, the neighborhood’s elected officials are…
Farmers’ Market to Open on Thursday
The East Boston Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) will return for its seventh season with more fresh, locally grown produce than ever before. Farmers’ will be at Maverick MBTA station (Lewis Mall side) selling…
Walsh Ready to Make Deal with Mohegan Sun
After losing his bid to get the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to delay awarding a Boston-area casino license until after the November ballot question aimed at repealing the state’s gaming law last week, Mayor Martin Walsh avoided arbitration and is close…
Basile, Chamber Seek Summer Jobs for Kids
With summer in full swing State Representative Carlo Basile and the East Boston Chamber of Commerce are redoubling their efforts to put local kids to work. At the recent Chamber “Eastie is Open for Business” event Basile and Chamber President…
Massport Budget to Help Fund Local Groups
The Massachusetts Port Authority will continue funding the East Boston Foundation as part of its recently approved Fiscal Year 2015 budget. Continuation of funding to the Foundation as well as spending on the East Boston Greenway Connector and existing parks…
Youth Projects Could Happen In Mayor Walsh’s City Budget
Over the past few months East Boston youth had their say on how the city’s budget could help programs near and dear to them or what they would like to see improved in the neighborhood. Last week, Mayor Martin Walsh…
Constitution Beach Receives High Marks For Cleanliness by SHSB
Two decades ago it was one of the worse beaches in the region but now Constitution Beach in East Boston is one of the most improved beaches and received an A on Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s water quality Beach…
Police Identify Shooting Victim
Boston Police have identified the man shot and killed Sunday in Brandywine and are looking for the public’s help in catching his killer. Walter Cook, 38, of East Boston was found dead inside his Brandywine apartment, a complex of white…
Y’s SFSP Keeps Children Fed During Summer
With school out and summer in full swing, children that receive free or reduced breakfast and lunches during the school year may be out of a meal if it wasn’t for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsored by the…