Last week East Boston rang in the New Year, and the Boston Police had some exciting news to share about crime in the community with a 12 percent decrease in Part One Crime Police compared two periods Jan. 1, 2018…
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East Boston Times 2019 Persons of the Year
Phil Brangiforte, Man of the Year Since taking over the reigns at East Boston High School in 2014 Phil Brangiforte has elevated the school’s profile and achievements not only in Eastie but the entire city. The New England Association of…
A Year in Review, a Look Back on the Events and Stories of 2019
On Tuesday night the final seconds of 2019 will tick away and East Boston residents will join the world community and look to a new year with optimism and hope. In this small community the year was filled with stories…
East Boston Chamber of Commerce Announces the Winners of 2019 ‘Deck the Windows’ Contest
The East Boston Chamber of Commerce held their 2019 “Deck the Windows” holiday window decorating contest the weekend of Dec. 13, 14, and 15. Businesses participated by decorating their storefront windows with decorations of the season, by calling the Chamber…
Community News
Blood Drive A Community Blood Drive will be held at the Winthrop Lodge of Elks on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 from 12:30 until 5:30 p.m. The Elks is located at 191 Washington Avenue, Winthrop.Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to…
Only Bidder: Cargo Ventures Still Eyes Railroad Right-of-Way Along Chelsea Creek
Five months ago, Cargo Ventures tried to acquire an unused stretch of land that once served as a railroad along the Chelsea Creek behind several current freight forwarding and rental car facilities. The state put out an Invitation to Bid…
Repairs/Improvements
Boston Water and Sewer Commission updates residents on ongoing Orient Heights projects At last week’s Orient Heights Neighborhood Council’s monthly meeting, Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) Director of Construction Peter Salvatore updated residents on a series of ongoing water,…
Damien Margardo Leaves BCYF After 31
Damien Margardo grew up a typical East Boston youth. He played sports, hung out at the community’s recreation centers with friends, and during the summer months, headed to the East Boston Camps in Westford with hundreds of other Eastie kids.…
Eastie Property Values Rise 96.7 Percent
Boston’s total taxable property value hit a high of $164 billion in FY19, growing by $72.3 billion, or 78.4 percent since FY13 and East Boston is no different. According to a Boston Municipal Research Bureau (BMRB) report, Eastie outpaced the…
Mayor Signs Boston Trust Act at East Boston Library
For decades the City of Boston and Boston Police have fostered a relationship with East Boston’s immigrant population through successful community policing programs. This relationship has led to a decrease in crime, more reporting of crime and trust between police…