The Maverick Community Connector, an event by Maverick Landing Community Services (MLCS) took place Friday, July 20 at LoPresti Park’s New street entrance. The event, the first of what will be an annual event, was designed to build community between…
Community News Briefs
East Boston Tech Meetup The purpose of the East Boston Tech Meetup is to build a community of people currently working in tech or those aspiring to move into a tech career who live or work in East Boston. These…
Deal Struck on Beacon Hill to Tax Short-Term Rentals
Last week Massachusetts lawmakers struck a deal that would extend the state’s hotel tax to Airbnb units and other short-term rentals. However, Gov. Charlie Baker’s last-minute amendment has seemed to halt the bill’s progress. “Obviously we are disappointed that this…
Our Secret No Longer:Santarpio’s Pizza to be Sold at Logan Next Year
Sitting in Santarpio’s Pizza’s dining room last week, longtime owner of the neighborhood pizza dynasty Frank Santarpio sat back and smiled when ask about his approved expansion to Logan International Airport’s Terminal C. In his usual fashion Santarpio had a…
The East Boston Art Scene
The transformation of East Boston into a premier residential area is being accompanied by an influx of art-related projects that promise to turn our community not only into a great place to live, but a destination for visitors. The newest…
Summertime — and the Livin’ Is Easy
With this past week’s high temperatures and high humidity, those of us who work and live in air-conditioned buildings have had a lot to be thankful for. Even a sojourn to the beach offers no relief from the heat, thanks…