U.S. Congressman and U.S. Senate Candidate Joe Kennedy III announced this week that he will host a series of Town Hall-style meeting across the Commonwealth–including one in East Boston. The Spanish Language Town Hall in Eastie will be held on…
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Piers Park Sailing Center Releases its Annual Report
This week the Piers Park Sailing Center (PPSC) released its annual report that highlights the neighborhood sailing program’s accomplishments and partnerships in 2019, as well its goals for 2020. “As the year comes to a close, we are reflecting back on…
City of Boston Kicks off Free Winter Fitness Series
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) have announced the Boston Parks Winter Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts from January 5 through May 1. The four-month-long series will offer…
New Documents Highlight Interactions Between BPS and ICE
Documents secured through a Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice’s lawsuit show far more extensive interactions between Boston Public Schools (BPS) and federal immigration enforcement than the City has previously admitted. According to the documents provided to the…
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…
Boston Police Report Crime Down 12 Percent in Eastie for 2019
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…
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…