After several large fires over the summer in East Boston, City Councilor Sal LaMattina is urging residents to take out renters’ insurance for their apartments. The last major fire, a six-alarm blaze on Sumner and Webster Streets, left 19 people…
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Roiff Eyes Development Near Eastie’s Waterfront
When Paul Roiff shows up in a neighborhood, potential developers, realtors, homebuyers and renters start to pay attention. Roiff, a hotel developer and restauranteur known for Mistral, a French/Mediterranean bistro, Mooo Steak House, the 2000 renovation of the 1903 Beaux…
A Symphony of Lights
Boston is a city of lights and the view from East Boston is second to none as can be seen in this photograph.
Amy Lima to Leave Post at APAC
While John White has been the unofficial face behind East Boston APAC since the 1970s, one of the neighborhood’s most vital social service programs, Amy Lima was the agency’s heart. Since 1996, Lima, a lifelong Eastie resident who recently moved…
Official Opening of Greenway
Massport’s Jose Masso addresses the crowd as Massport CEO Thomas Glynn, Sen. Petruccelli, Rep. Basile, Councilor LaMattina and Mary Ellen Welch look on at the official opening ceremony last week for the Greenway Connector.
By the Crime Numbers: Basile Reviews Crime Stats Following Maverick Landing Shooting
A shooting incident near Maverick Landing late Sunday night that injured one person had an immediate reaction from Representative Carlo Basile Basile spoke out Monday morning following the incidents and reached out to the District 7’s captain and community leaders…
EBMS to Hold Annual Kindergarten Parade
On Friday, September 5, 2014 East Boston Main Streets (EBMS) will hold the 14th Annual Countdown to Kindergarten Parade at 10:30 am at Central Square in East Boston. East Boston, MA 24-August-2014 East Boston Main Streets and Countdown to Kindergarten…
Annual Fireworks Show Set for Saturday
For the second year in a row, the City of Boston and Summer on the Waterfront are holding Boston Harbor fireworks at 9 pm on the Saturday night of Labor Day Weekend. Lead sponsor Boston Harbor Cruises and supporting sponsors…
Eastie Pride Day
East Boston’s elected officials, residents and volunteers cut the cake to kickoff the 26th Annual Eastie Pride Day.
Some Crimes on the Rise in Eastie
While overall Part One crime is down in East Boston three percent, homicides, rape or attempted rape, robbery or attempted robbery, and burglary or attempted burglary are up when compared to same time period last year. District 7’s Community Officer…