Special to the Times The MBTA announced a new ferry service project that will operate between East Boston at Lewis Mall and the downtown Boston area at Long Wharf began on Monday, September 12. The MBTA last offered ferry service…
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Eastie Voters Support Healey and Diehl in Sept. 6 Primary
Like voters across the city and state, Eastie supported gubernatorial front-runners, Democrat Attorney General Maura Healey, and Geoff Diehl, the Republican who will now face her in November, after winning their respective races in the state primary on Sept. 6.…
Orient Heights Neighborhood Council Meeting
The next meeting of the Orient Heights Neighborhood Council will take place on Monday, September 19. Location: Zoom The meeting starts at 6:30 pm, but the Zoom link will open a few minutes early. The session will be recorded. • Zoom…
Italian Heritage Celebration Planned for Sunday, Oct. 9
Steve Shire, owner of the well-known Sammy Carlo’s food business on Bennington Street, and Barbara Puopolo, a leader of a seven-generation East Boston family, have announced plans for the first Italian Heritage Celebration, to be held Sunday, Oct. 9 at…
Orange Line Closure Work Is 66-PercentComplete; 60 New Cars Ready for Service
Special to the Times Today, the MBTA announced that 66% of the work taking place along the Orange Line during the 30-day closure is complete and 60 new Orange Line cars are available for the restart of service. “With less…
Despite Recent Rain, Drought Continues in Massachusetts: Practicing Water Conservation Significantly Benefits Water Supply Systems
Following recommendations made by the Massachusetts Drought Management Task Force, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Beth Card today declared that except for the Southeast Region that saw improvement at the regional scale, all other regions within the Commonwealth will…
Mayo Named Director for the Office of Returning Citizens
Mayor Michelle Wu announced David Mayo as Director for the Office of Returning Citizens (ORC). The mission of the Office of Returning Citizens is to help returning citizens recover from the trauma of incarceration, reclaim their dignity and purpose, and…
Commonwealth Launches New Website Aimed To Be a Resource for Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
The Baker-Polito Administration announced the launch of a new comprehensive, user-friendly website designed to provide survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and their families with information on resources available to them in a variety of critical issue areas, as…