Last week, Air Partners installed “Austin Air” air filters as well as air quality sensors into classrooms at Little Folks Community Daycare Center on Trenton Street. Working with the East Boston chapter of Mothers Out Front and AIR, Inc. (Airport…
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Biden Administration Sends Commemorative Easter Eggs to EBNHC
In lieu of this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll, President Joseph Biden and the First Lady gifted the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) with 800 commemorative Easter Eggs. In return, EBNHC administrators have distributed the eggs to staff…
Eastie Main Streets Employees Will Benefit from New MBTA and Bluebike Pilot Program
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many inequities in our society. From the virus predominately affecting people of color to essential workers not having the luxury of working from home — thus jeopardizing their health and safety. Many essential workers who…
Pressley, Markey Re-Introduce Legislation to Fully Fund Fare-Free Public Transit
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Sen. Edward J. Markey re-introduced the Freedom to Move Act, that is bold legislation to support state and local efforts to establish public transportation as a public good through fare-free services. The lawmakers’ bill introduction comes as…
Maryann Gillespie Retires After Over Three Decades of Service to BCYF
More than three decades ago, Maryann Gillespie was in between careers and taking some time off to raise her three young children. “I worked at an insurance company then I had my kids,” said Gillespie. “The funny thing is I…
Get More Bang for Your Buck With These Spring Home Improvements
The warmer weather means it’s time to start thinking about home improvement projects. Whether you’re getting your home in tip-top shape for your own enjoyment, or getting it ready to put on the market, not all home improvement projects are…
Downing Raises $227,712 in Eight Weeks
Former state senator, clean energy business leader, and gubernatorial candidate Ben Downing marked the end of the first quarter today by announcing that his campaign has raised $227,712 since he entered the race on February 8. The campaign highlighted over 1,100…
Mass Vote by Mail Extended Through June
Both the Massachusetts House and Senate passed legislation to extend mail-in voting and early voting options for elections held through the end of June 2021. The vote-by-mail provision was previously set to expire at the end of March 2021. “I…
Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Increases in Eastie
It appears as though Boston is heading into another wave of COVID 19 infections as the weekly positive test rate in East Boston spiked another 20 percent last week According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health…
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Registration Now Open for Boston Parks Summer Sports Centers The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that registration is now open for summer Sports Centers at White Stadium in Franklin Park, Almont Park in Mattapan, East Boston…