Building on Massachusetts’ nation-leading COVID-19 testing program, the Baker-Polito Administration announced the Commonwealth will increase testing capacity and locations to provide more access for residents in every county. This plan includes five new locations, and the state plans to collect…
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Community Leaders Remembered: John Lawrence Forbes, Longtime Director of the East Boston Social Centers, at 91
John Lawrence Forbes,who was a mentor to thousands of East Boston youth during his 15 year tenure as director of the East Boston Social Centers, has died. Forbes, whose family name would become synonymous with youth activities and youth development…
Judge Joseph Ferrino, Retired East Boston Judge and Tireless Civic Leader, at 94
Judge Joseph Ferrino, whose 25 year tenure as presiding justice at East Boston District Court was famous for compassion and fairness, has died. Judge Ferrino, whose dedication to helping youth on the wrong path turn their lives around, died on…
Trustees of Reservation Discuss Their Plan for Piers Park Phase III
Two years ago, the Massachusetts Trustees of Reservation (MTR) submitted the only bid to Massport’s call for a private/public partner to come forward and help fund the design and construction of Piers Park Phase III. The dilapidated pier adjacent to…
Final Sea Walls Boston Public Mural Painted by Felipe Ortiz Unveiled
The seventh and final mural painted by artist Felipe Ortiz that is part of a new public art initiative known as ‘Sea Walls Boston’ was completed and dedicated last Tuesday on Bremen Street. Presented by Linda Cabot, the local public…
Applicants Being Sought for Climate Ready Advisory Board
Since 2017, the City of Boston has been creating neighborhood solutions to coastal flooding from sea level rise and storms in East Boston. This Climate Ready East Boston initiative focuses on locations that face risks from coastal flooding and sea…
Eastie’s Positive Test Rate Decreases for First Time in Weeks
Those testing positive for COVID-19 in East Boston hit an all-time high two weeks ago with nearly one out of every five residents testing positive for the virus. However, it seems that efforts by public health officials, the city and…
MBTA Transit Police to Offer Facemasks to Riders
The MBTA has announced that Transit Police officers will be offering facemasks to transit riders in need of a face covering. This effort is part of the T’s Ride Safer campaign to educate riders and shift behavior to the new way of riding…
News in Brief
December 2020 Harbor View Neighborhood Association Meeting The next meeting of the Harbor View Neighborhood Association (HVNA) will be on December 7, 2020 at 6pm. The meeting will be via Zoom. Please check the website (harborvieweastboston.com) for instructions to participate…