The Department of Fire Services announced that Massachusetts fire departments have achieved the fourth-highest reporting rate in the country for the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). 90% of Massachusetts fire departments have reported more than 1.3 million apparatus responses…
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NeighborHealth promotes safe summer riding through annual Children’s Bike Safety Day
NeighborHealth hosted its annual Children’s Bike Safety Day at the East Boston Farmers Market earlier this week, bringing together local families for an afternoon focused on bike safety, healthy outdoor activity and community connection. With support from Boston Children’s Hospital,…
Linda Champion announces her campaign for Suffolk County District Attorney
Attorney, community leader, former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney, educator, and longtime housing advocate, Linda Champion announces her campaign to be the next Suffolk County District Attorney at Florian Hall in Dorchester before a crowd of more than 120 residents,…
Council recognizes community resources supporting health and well-being across Boston
Strong communities are built through access to resources that support residents’ health, connection, and quality of life. During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted resolutions recognizing National Farmers Market Week and National Health Center Week, honoring the organizations, workers,…
DA Hayden brings fraud awareness presentation to East Boston residents
The latest Fraud Fighters workshop took place at the East Boston Senior Center Wednesday with about 50 older adults in attendance, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. DA Hayden along with members of his office and Metro Credit Union spoke…
NOAH Board President, David Bryant, graduates from Excellence in Governance Program
Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, NOAH, announced this week the graduation of Board President David Bryant from the NeighborWorks® America Excellence in Governance Program. He also received the NeighborWorks America Board Governance Leader Certification. The program – over 60 hours of…
Upcoming Events at the East Boston Library
All-Ages Storytime, Wednesdays at 10:30 am This weekly storytime features books, songs, movement and a craft. Groups, please call ahead. For ages 2-5. Animal Rescue League, Thursday, August 20 at 4:00 pm Q & A with the A.R.L of Boston.…
CPYC to host showing of award-winning Peddocks Island documentary
Cottage Park Yacht Club is hosting a showing of an award-winning documentary about the last full-time resident of Peddocks Island in Boston Harbor and his fight to save their family home. The event includes an opportunity to meet the film…
Long-term left-lane closure on Bowker Viaduct plan
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing a long-term left lane closure on the Bowker Viaduct in the northbound direction between the Boylston Street intersection and Storrow Drive in Boston. This closure will begin on Monday morning, August 17,…
Massport to begin Phase 2 of runway safety work at Boston Logan
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will begin the second phase of critical runway safety improvements at Boston Logan later this month, with work expected to be completed before Thanksgiving. This phase continues the installation of the Engineered Material Arresting System…