East Boston YMCA Executive Director Joe Gaeta said something beautiful is happening among a group of cancer survivors attending a new fitness program at the East Boston YMCA. The Y’s new LiveSTRONG program, a free 12-week group exercise program that…
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Greenway Council Meeting Set for Sept. 26 The next Greenway Council meeting will be on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Anna DeFronzo Center (395 Maverick Street, East Boston, MA). Below is the agenda. AGENDA Welcome and Introductions …
Community Calendar
Harbor View Neighborhood Association First Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. at the Edward Brooke Charter School, 145 Byron St. Kiwanis Club of East Boston First and Third Tuesday of every month 6 p.m. at Spinelli’s Restaurant in Day Square.…
Police Seize Kilogam of Fentanyl in Drug Bust
Two Mexican nationals were arrested and charged in federal court in Boston in connection with selling two kilograms of cocaine after a major drug bust on Sumner Street. Through a search warrant federal agents also discovered enough fentanyl to kill…
Mayor’s Fall Pumpkin Float Set for Oct. 18
Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced the return of the annual Fall Pumpkin Float at the Boston Common Frog Pond on Friday, Oct. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. Hundreds of illuminated jack-o’-lanterns will be floated on the water accompanied…
Janus Fix to Become Law: Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto
The Massachusetts Senate voted on Thursday, Sept. 19, to override Governor Baker’s veto of An Act Relative to Collective Bargaining Dues. The House and Senate enacted the bill earlier this summer, but Gov. Baker vetoed the bill citing privacy concerns.…
Parks Department Announces East Boston Tree Removal Hearings
In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold three public hearings on Thursday, October 3, on requests to remove public shade trees in East Boston. The hearings will be held by the…
PPSC’s Sailing After School Fall Program a Success
For the past few weeks, East Boston students have been extending their time and access to the Boston Harbor through Piers Park Sailing Center (PPSC) after school sailing program. The program returned to the Sailing Center in 2017 after a…
Clippership Wharf to Host First Art Gallery Show Sept. 26
Lendlease’s Clippership Wharf waterfront development project, which officially opened last week with much fanfare, will host its first art gallery show on Thursday. Last year Lendlease made a call for art submissions from local artists for both the development’s outdoor…
News in Brief
Lasell University Welcomes Local Students Lasell University welcomed more than 580 new students to its Newton, Massachusetts campus this month. Megan Debona of East Boston became a Psychology student at Lasell this fall. Katherine Henriquez of East Boston became a…