Building upon her commitment to protect Boston renters, last week Mayor Michelle Wu announced a Rent Stabilization Advisory Committee made up of housing advocates, developers, tenants, and other stakeholders. The advisory committee members will study local housing conditions as well…
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Pressley, Edwards Hold Rally to Safeguard Critical Worker Protections
On Saturday at the Zumix Firehouse on Sumner Street, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Sen. Lydia Edwards, announced their support of “Massachusetts Is Not For Sale,” an alliance of workers, consumers, civil rights, immigrant, faith, labor, community organizing, racial and environmental…
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Eastie’s Rashaun Martin Honored With State’s Black Excellence Award
In honor of Black History Month East Boston resident and longtime educator Rashaun Martin received the state’s Black Excellence on the Hill during a State House ceremony at the end of February. The Black Excellence on the Hill award celebrates…
Wu Recommends CPA Funding for Three Eastie Projects
Last week, Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee (CPC) announced their recommendation for the latest Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding round that includes funding for three East Boston projects. With 52 projects totaling $27 million…
East Boston Democratic Ward Committee Elects Delegates to State Convention
On Saturday at the BCYF Paris Street Community East Boston Democrats elected 12 female delegates, 10 male delegates and one female alternate for the Democratic State Convention during the Ward 1 Democratic Caucus. The 23 Eastie delegates elected Saturday will…
Brooke Charter Looking to Expand Footprint of Horace Street Building
At Monday night’s Harbor View Neighborhood Association (HVNA) meeting, Brooke Charter School COO Mark Loring pitched the school’s plans to expand the footprint of its Horace Street building into the small courtyard between the existing school building and a residential…
Positive COVID Tests Decrease
Two weeks after Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) Executive Director Dr. Bisola Ojikutu announced that the City’s “B Together” policy, which requires patrons and staff of certain indoor spaces to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19,…
USS Constitution Opens Lottery for Easter Egg Hunt
USS Constitution opened a lottery for the chance to participate in an Easter egg hunt aboard the ship from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16. The Easter Egg hunt is intended for children ages 12 and below and can…
Edwards Holds Second Meeting With Community Transition Committee
Nearly 50 people turned out for Sen. Lydia Edward’s second Community Transition Committee virtual meeting last week to discuss transportation. Edwards kicked off the series of meetings last month with the first being on the topic of housing. At each…