At the end of last week, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced that Boston’s West Nile Virus risk level has been raised from moderate to high. This designation by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is based on the…
Author: John Lynds
Boston’s Municipal Primary set for Tuesday, Sept. 14
Next Tuesday on September 14 East Boston voters will head to the polls during the Boston Municipal Primary election and cast their ballots for Mayor and At-Large City Councilor while District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards will not be on…
Janey withdraws Waterfront District Municipal Harbor Plan
Last week, Acting Mayor Mayor Kim Janey announced the city’s withdrawal of the Downtown Waterfront District Municipal Harbor Plan and will focus city efforts on creating a more equitable and resilient waterfront in East Boston and other coastal Boston neighborhoods. …
Eastie native and voice of the Celtics lends voice to new NBA video game
Diehard Boston Celtics fans are sure to recognize the new voice that will serve as the announcer for Visual Concepts upcoming NBA 2K22 video game that will be released around Christmas. East Boston native and “Voice of the Celtics” Eddie…
Community dedicates Channel Fish’s free pantry to former employee Greg Bertolino
Not many people in East Boston knew Greg Bertolino but the Gloucster native and former Chanel Fish employee left a lasting mark on the community. Bertolino died unexpectedly last October at the age of 37 but had a core group…
Four East Boston residents receive Boston University scholarships
At a ceremony last Tuesday evening at the Boston University Questrom School of Business Auditorium and Atrium four East Boston students were announced as recipients of Boston University Scholarships. Both Anirichna Sophorlrath and Imalay Checo were the recipients of BU’s…
Eastie’s weekly COVID infections decline
Perhaps the City’s new mask mandate policy for indoor venues that went into effect two weeks ago is having some impact on stopping the spread of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus in East Boston and throughout the city…
Former East Boston school teacher Annissa Essaibi George still on the mayoral campaign trail
The driving rain and gusty winds left over from Hurricane Ida did not stop dozens of Boston Mayoral Candidate and former East Boston High School teacher Annissa Essaibi George supporters from turning out at the Orient Heights Yacht Club last…
Sen. Ed Markey talks the realities of climate change at N.E. Aquarium
At a Climate Action Conversation at the New England Aquarium recently U.S. Sen. Ed Markey called the global warming crisis a ‘Code Red’ and steps needed to be taken now to ensure a sustainable future for the planet. Markey was…
EBNHC Provides Update on CEO Transition Process
Since East Boston Neighborhood Health Center President and CEO Manny Lopes made the shocking announcement earlier this month that he would be leaving his post to serve as Executive Vice President at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Lopes and…