In front of a standing room only crowd at the East Boston Social Centers, U.S. Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate taking on incumbent U.S. Sen. Ed Markey. Kennedy’s choice of location was not…
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ZBA Approves Maverick Square Adult Use Marijuana Facility
After several deferments, the Boston Zoning Board of Appeals’ (ZBA) finally voted to grant a variance and conditional use permit to an adult use marijuana facility proposed for Maverick Square at last Tuesday’s hearing. Owners of East Boston Bloom LLC,…
East Boston Social Centers to Hold ‘Family Reunion’ Celebration Oct. 2
Capitalizing on its widely successful 100th Anniversary celebration last year, the East Boston Social Centers will host a ‘Family Reunion’ celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the ICA Watershed at the East Boston Shipyard, from 6 to 10 p.m. The…
Suspect Arrested in Connection With Eagle Hill Stabbing Death
A man has been arrested and arraigned in the stabbing death of 22-year-old Carlos Ramos of East Boston. On Friday, Sept. 20, officers assigned to the Boston Police Homicide Unit and Fugitive Apprehension Unit, in coordination with members of the…
East Boston YMCA’s Live STRONG Program Helping Cancer Survivors Heal
East Boston YMCA Executive Director Joe Gaeta said something beautiful is happening among a group of cancer survivors attending a new fitness program at the East Boston YMCA. The Y’s new LiveSTRONG program, a free 12-week group exercise program that…
Community News
Greenway Council Meeting Set for Sept. 26 The next Greenway Council meeting will be on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Anna DeFronzo Center (395 Maverick Street, East Boston, MA). Below is the agenda. AGENDA Welcome and Introductions …
Community Calendar
Harbor View Neighborhood Association First Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. at the Edward Brooke Charter School, 145 Byron St. Kiwanis Club of East Boston First and Third Tuesday of every month 6 p.m. at Spinelli’s Restaurant in Day Square.…
Police Seize Kilogam of Fentanyl in Drug Bust
Two Mexican nationals were arrested and charged in federal court in Boston in connection with selling two kilograms of cocaine after a major drug bust on Sumner Street. Through a search warrant federal agents also discovered enough fentanyl to kill…
Mayor’s Fall Pumpkin Float Set for Oct. 18
Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced the return of the annual Fall Pumpkin Float at the Boston Common Frog Pond on Friday, Oct. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. Hundreds of illuminated jack-o’-lanterns will be floated on the water accompanied…