Councilors Liz Breadon and Lydia Edwards have filed legislation to modernize and reform involuntary private vehicle towing and relocation practices in Boston. The proposed ordinance would establish standards for private towing companies, bringing into line practices of some companies that…
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Eastie’s Weekly COVID Numbers Decrease
While East Boston’s weekly positive COVID test rate decreased over the past week, the Delta variant of the virus is still prevalent, and the city has updated its mask mandate policy for indoor venues this week. After experiencing a 59…
Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for July
The state’s July total unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.9 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 43,400 jobs in July. This follows last month’s gain…
Edward’s Boston-Cambridge Tourism Marketing District Passes Council
City Councilor Lydia Edward’s push to create the first ever tourism marketing district for Boston and Cambridge passed the City Council unanimously last week. The effort that was cosponsored by Councilor Frank Baker, will permit hotels in Boston and Cambridge…
Vaccine Requirement for Executive Department Employees Announced
Governor Charlie Baker issued an executive order requiring all Executive Department employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination on or before October 17, 2021. The COVID-19 vaccine is the best and most effective way people can protect themselves, their loved…
New England Patriots Team Plane Used to Deliver Lifesaving Aid to Haiti
In the wake of the devastating, 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Haiti on Saturday, August 14, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots have stepped in to help Build Health International (BHI) and Partners in Health (PIH) deliver…
Pressley Visits Child Care Home Amidst Calls for a Just Recovery
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joined the Care That Works coalition today to uplift the demand for a universal, equitable, and flexible child care system that benefits working families, low-income communities, and communities of color across the Commonwealth. Until we have a…
Museum of Science, Boston Unveils Fall Lineup of Innovative and Inspiring Programming for Adults
The Museum of Science, Boston, announced an exciting fall lineup of award-winning speakers, transformative performances, drag takeovers, a haunted Halloween celebration, and more under its popular series, SubSpace. The fall lineup of after-hours events, kicking off in September, offers audiences…
Lopes to Leave EBNHC for Blue Cross Blue Shield
Manny Lopes’ ascension to the role of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s President and CEO is a story that embodies EBNHC’s mission and commitment to the community. Nearly three decades ago Lopes, who grew up in Jeffries Point, joined the…
Eastie man charged in fatal Winthrop car accident
An 84-year-old East Boston man has been charged with vehicular homicide and driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with the fatal car accident in Winthrop last Friday. Winthrop Police arrested Kenneth Thompson, 84, of Eastie with one count…