Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the 26th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest highlighting the hard work of Boston’s urban gardeners. The competition provides the perfect opportunity to recognize the skills of all Boston residents who contribute to the beauty of the…
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East Boston Kiwanis Club to Celebrate its 75th Anniversary The Kiwanis Club of East Boston marks its 75th Anniversary with a celebration set for Tuesday, June 21, from 6-9 p.m. at Spinelli’s Function Hall, 282 Chelsea Street in East Boston.…
EBNHC President and CEO Greg Wilmot Appointed to Boston’s Board of Health
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center President and CEO Greg Wilmot was named one of two new board members appointed by Mayor Michelle Wu to the Boston Board of Health. Mayor Michelle Wu made the announcement last Thursday and Wilmot will…
Sen. Lydia Edwards Secures $200K for Eastie Programs in Senate Version of Budget
Last week the state Senate approved a nearly $50 billion budget with Senator Lydia Edwards able to earmark $200,000 for East Boston-based programs and initiatives as well as another $1 million for a regional ferry. Edwards’ $1 million amendment, by…
Councilor Coletta Announces Elizabeth Sanchez as Chief of Staff
Newly sworn in District 1 City Councilor Gabriela ‘Gigi’ Coletta promised to hit the ground running and has been assembling a team of the best and brightest, starting with the most recent appointment of Elizabeth ‘Ellie’ Sanchez as Chief of…
Wu Announces Curbside Food Waste Collection Program
Building on her commitment to make Boston a Green New Deal City, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Public Works Department announced that a curbside food waste collection program with rolling online enrollment is now available. Food waste collection will align…
Constitution Beach’s Water Quality Slipped a Bit in 2021 But Still Gets an A
On Memorial Day East Boston’s Constitution Beach was packed with swimmers and sunbathers for the unofficial start of summer. From here on in as the weather warms to summer temperatures residents and visitors to Constitution Beach are sure to enjoy…
Malden Catholic High School Celebrates 87th Commencement
On May 21, Malden Catholic High School celebrated the 87th Commencement ceremony which was the school’s first codivisional graduation including both the Boys and Girls Divisions. The Class of 2022 graduation was held live on the Brother Gilbert Stadium with…
Salesian Boys & Girls Club 13th Annual Summer Camp Scholarship Fundraiser Set for June 16
Building on the success of their first outdoor annual fundraiser, the Salesian Boys & Girls Club is bringing back the outdoor event for a second year in a row. After the 2020 event was canceled due to the pandemic the…
Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden Launches Pilot Alternative Justice Program
Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced the creation of a restorative justice pilot program that will bring victims, offenders and community members together to create a case resolution option outside of the traditional court sentencing process. The Suffolk Restorative Justice…