East Boston residents are rallying around the woman killed New Year’s Eve day during a tragic accident on the Meridian Street Bridge. Aura Garcia was crushed to death when she tried to make her way across the bridge on foot…
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Curbed Cup 2013
The final bracket with East Boston as the winner during Curbed Boston’s 3rd Annual Curbed Cup.
Eastie Named Neighborhood of the Year
East Boston was named the Hub’s 2013 Neighborhood of the Year during the 3rd Annual Curbed Cup, an online competition that allows residents to vote for their favorite neighborhood. “East Boston romped to a win in the finals of the…
Man and Woman of the Year: Diane Modica Full of Energy to Improve Quality of Life Here
Anyone who knows former Boston City Councilor and two-term East Boston Chamber of Commerce President Diane Modica knows she a dynamo filled with energy and a commitment to improving the quality of life in Eastie. For this reason Diane Modica…
Callahan Tunnel Project Update
The work schedule for the first two weeks of the Callahan Tunnel Project. Work will happen 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This schedule may change as work progresses. An updated will be provided as needed. Other concurrent…
Local Police Officer Almost Wins Howie Carr’s Jaguar
With Whitey Bulger safe behind bars until his days run out, the contract on his nemesis Howie Carr’s head is gone and its once again safe for the media personality to drive the streets of Boston without having to look…
The East Boston Central Catholic School Christmas Choir
The East Boston Central Catholic School Christmas Choir provided caroling at teh 10th annual Eastie Elves Fundraiser that was held at the Hyatt Harbor Boston Harbor Hotel. on Dec. 13.
Meeting with Mayor -Elect Walsh
East Boston Chamber President Diane Modica and EB Main Streets Treasurer Grace Magoon of MP&Co. Tax and Financial Services recently attended a “Small Business Roundtable” with Mayor Elect Marty Walsh who heard concerns and recommendations from small businesses owners operating…
An Early Christmas Present: City Tax Rate Drops for Residential and Commercial Payers
There’s some good news for East Boston homeowners this New Year. Last week the City of Boston released the property tax rates for Fiscal Year 2014 and is down for both residential and commercial properties. This could save Eastie homeowners…
LaMattina Supports Returning Liquor License Process to Boston
City Councilor Sal LaMattina was one of 12 Councilors that voted in favor of At-Large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley’s home rule petition to return the liquor license process to the City of Boston. The measure passed 12-1 with Councilor Bill…