Special to the Times-Free Press On Thursday, bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party and learn more about your neighborhood community center! The Fun Fest will be held on July 27, from…
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East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Unveils Newly Rebuilt Emergency Department
Special to the Times-Free Press East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), the largest community-based primary care health system in Massachusetts, announced the completion of its newly rebuilt Emergency Department (ED), a historic investment in emergency services for East Boston and…
EBMS Hosts 27th Annual ‘Taste of Eastie’
Special to the Times-Free Press East Boston Main Streets (EBMS) will host the 27th Annual “Taste of Eastie,” to be held on Tuesday, July 25, from 6-9 p.m. at the Tall Ship 1 Pier Drive, Boston, (rain date Tuesday, August…
Another No – Five Years in the Making
By Michael Coughlin Jr. A project which has origins that date back as far as five years ago at 2 Ford Street and 970 Saratoga Street was opposed by a resounding vote from those in attendance at the Orient Heights…
BPDA Approves IDP Changes
By Adam Swift Mayor Michelle Wu’s proposal to increase affordable housing units in new construction in the city was approved by the Boston Planning & Development Agency’s Board of Directors at its monthly meeting last week. The change to the…
Eastie Pride Day Set for August 19
The Eastie Pride Day committee announced that the annual Eastie Pride Day celebration event will take place on Saturday, August 19, from 2- 6 p.m. As in previous years, the community event showcases East Boston small businesses, restaurants, and non-profit…
State Officials Encourage Residents To Take Free Transportation on the ‘T’: As a Way To Mitigate Traffic With Tunnel Closing
With the Sumner Tunnel closed for repairs until Aug. 31, state officials are encouraging area residents to use the MBTA’s Blue Line, which is free of charge, along with other alternatives of public transportation. State Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca, an…
Eastie Week Begins With Full Slate of Fun Activities
Eastie Week, a celebration of art, music, culture, and the vibrant Eastie neighborhood itself, is underway. East Boston residents and other guests enjoyed the celebratory kickoff to Eastie Week at a summer concert Sunday at Zumix. Mayor Michelle Wu and…
Swim Safe Initiative Announced at Paris Street Pool
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) announced investments in water safety with the Swim Safe initiative and chose the newly renovated Paris Street Pool…
Beach Commission Addresses Coastal Climate Change Impact
By Adam Swift State and local leaders discussed the impact of climate change on beaches from Hull to Lynn as part of the state’s Metropolitan Beaches Commission’s initial public hearing on Tuesday morning. The meeting was expected to be the…