Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the Navy Yard Hospitality Group (NYHG) was working to bring an outdoor dining experience that would include a Tall Ship and large patio to East Boston’s waterfront near Pier I. Last year NYHG, which owns…
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Warren Endorses Wu for Mayor of Boston
Following the announcement that Boston Mayor Martin Walsh accepted President-Elect Joe Biden’s nomination to serve as Secretary of Labor, City Councilor Michelle Wu announced a crucial endorsement from Sen. Elizabeth Warren in her bid for Mayor of Boston. Wu was…
Promotions of Longtime Staffers and Alumni at Zumix
Zumix’s Jenny Shulman’s decision to leave Zumix in December after eight years as the popular East Boston youth music nonprofit’s Director of Programs has led to the promotions of three longtime Zumix alumni and staffers. “We are so excited to…
Walsh Tapped by Biden to Serve as Labor Secretary
Last Thursday President-Elect Joe Biden nominated Boston Mayor Martin Walsh to serve as Secretary of Labor, a cabinet position Biden said will be one of the most important in his administration. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate Mayor Walsh would…
Assessed Values Rise Significantly as Property Tax Bills Increase in Eastie
The residential tax rate in Boston rose slightly from last year with the tax rate set at $10.67 per $1,000. However, it is not the tax rate that has East Boston residents fuming over their property taxes but the assessed…
Recovery on the Harbor Set to Open Next Month
A new resource center for people in recovery will open its doors in Orient Heights Square next month. Run by North Suffolk Mental Health Association (NSMH) Recovery on the Harbor at 983 Bennington St. will offer those in recovery access…
Is Your Dog a Hero to You? Nominations Open for the American Humane Hero Dog Awards
American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, has announced the official start of the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards campaign. The annual, year-long campaign seeks to identify and honor the best of our best friends and will culminate this…
Legislature Closes Out Session by Passing Boncore’s Bills
In the final session of the 191st General Court last Tuesday evening, a number of bills and policies championed by Senator Boncore passed the Massachusetts State Senate and House of Representatives. Critical legislation, ranging from transportation and housing to economic…
News in Brief
The East Boston Chamber of Commerce Commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day The East Boston Chamber of Commerce will be placing a display of American flags to commemorate the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, 1/18/21 at the…
Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate at 11.3 Percent in East Boston
Last week the cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate in Eastie as well as the weekly positive test rate increased slightly. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), Eastie residents testing positive for COVID last…