After several successful workshops discussing a wide array of topics designed to help create a long term vision for the neighborhood, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) hosted another PLAN: East Boston meeting at the Ashley Street YMCA last…
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Councilors Wu and O’Malley File Local Wetlands Protection Ordinance
Boston is currently one of only three coastal municipalities in the Commonwealth without a local wetlands protection ordinance for places like Belle Isle Marsh in East Boston. With 209 wetlands distributed throughout just about every neighborhood in the city, Councilors…
Red Line/Blue Line Connector Discussed
As part of the MBTA’s Focus 40 planning initiative that outlines the MBTA’s goals for the next 40 years, the RedLine/Blue Line Connector was omitted and a plan to create a pedestrian connector was offered as an alternative. The decision…
Jim Kearney Elected as New Chamber President
Last Friday the East Boston Chamber of Commerce held its elections and members elected Jim Kearney as the group’s new president. Elected as the Chamber’s First Vice President was Marita Palavicini of Vilma’s Boutique while Veronica Robles of the Veronica…
Community Updated on One Short Street Project
Members of the Harbor View Neighborhood Association (HVNA) like Matt Barison are asking a local developer looking to build on a piece of land on Short Street to come back with a more reasonable proposal that the neighborhood can accept.…
Guaranteed to Make You Smile: Drs. Mobed and Parsi Find Great Success
Dr. Fardad Mobed and Dr. Lily Parsi certainly have a lot in common. Both are scholars, which goes without saying. They hold degrees in engineering: Dr. Mobed, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Dr. Parsi, three advanced degrees in Civil, Water…
Community News
East Boston Social Center Pizza and Comedy Fundraiser East Boston Social Centers to Hold Annual Pizza and Comedy Fundraiser April 11. The East Boston Social Center will hold its Annual Spring Fundraiser, a Pizza and Comedy night at Prince Restaurant…
MBTA Looking for Feedback on Proposed Changes to 120 Bus Route in Eastie
The MBTA recently launched a website at www.betterbus.mbta.com as part of the T’s project to improve bus service in neighborhoods like East Boston. Through the Better Bus Project the MBTA is finding new ways to improve the experiences of people…
BPDA Sponsors Meeting on Marijuana Dispensary Pitched for Maverick Square
The debate on where adult use marijuana dispensaries should be located in East Boston continued last week during a Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) sponsored meeting regarding a proposal to open such a dispensary in Maverick Square. Luis Vasco,…
Her Blades Are Sharp at 79, Her School Is Even Sharper
Chances are that if you were a kid taking skating lessons in the Greater Boston area during the past 50 years, you most likely took your lessons through the Bay State Skating School. It’s likely too that owner Rosemary Hanley…