Last week, the cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate in Eastie went up slightly while the weekly positive test rate dropped. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), Eastie residents testing positive for COVID last…
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BPDA Approves Changes to Geneva Street Project at January Meeting
At its January meeting, the Boston Planning and Development (BPDA) Agency approved changes to the project at 28-30 Geneva St. The board voted in favor of a Notice of Project Change (NPC) to allow the developer of the project to…
‘It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over’: Baseball Legend Yogi Berra Appearing on Upcoming Stamps
Major League Baseball All-Star Yogi Berra was widely known for his colorful comments. Now, he receives a new distinction as the U.S. Postal Service announces several additional stamps to be issued in 2021 featuring him, science fiction and fantasy author…
State DPD Reports First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Variant
Officials from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on January 17 announced that the first case of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 has been detected in Massachusetts, coming from a Boston woman who had travelled to the United Kingdom. This is…
National Guard Personnel Prepare to Deploy to Washington, D.C.
At the request of the federal government and the National Guard Bureau, Gov. Charles Baker late last week approved an order that will activate up to 500 Massachusetts National Guard personnel for deployment to Washington, D.C., where they will support…
Treasurer Goldberg and State Legislature Move Forward on Investment Equity
State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg announced the inclusion of pension fund diversity benchmarks in the final version of H.4887/S.2842, An Act enabling partnerships for growth. Treasurer Goldberg, who is the Chair of the Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board (PRIM), strongly…
From the Governor’s Desk
Baker Signs Safe Patient Access to Emergency Care Act On Friday, Gov. Charles Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito participated in a ceremonial signing of S.2931, An Act to ensure safe patient access to emergency care. Named in memory of Laura…
Former Eastie Resident and District A-7 Civilian Employee Indicted on Overtime Fraud Charges
Last week federal authorities indicted an East Boston native and former longtime District A-7 civilian employee with overtime fraud while she was working at District A-1 between 2014 and 2018. Marilyn Golisano, 68, who once worked at District A-7 in…
Eastie Landing Tall Ship Restaurant, Bar and Patio Seeks Liquor License
Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the Navy Yard Hospitality Group (NYHG) was working to bring an outdoor dining experience that would include a Tall Ship and large patio to East Boston’s waterfront near Pier I. Last year NYHG, which owns…
Warren Endorses Wu for Mayor of Boston
Following the announcement that Boston Mayor Martin Walsh accepted President-Elect Joe Biden’s nomination to serve as Secretary of Labor, City Councilor Michelle Wu announced a crucial endorsement from Sen. Elizabeth Warren in her bid for Mayor of Boston. Wu was…