In the mid-19th century, when America was young, the wind in the sails of her rising economy originated on a tiny, undeveloped island: East Boston. That’s where Donald McKay, working for barons with names like Forbes and Delano, built the…
Construction on Long-Awaited 202 Maverick St Project Begins
After a lengthy community process and several changes to the original proposal, the long-awaited, 20-unit condo development project at 202 Maverick St. is finally underway. Last week construction crews began demolishing the former Zumix building on the corner of Frankfort…
Community News Briefs
Purple Heart Day is August 7 There are so many days of remembrance on the calendar its no wonder many can be forgotten. Our Auxiliary has chosen Purple Heart Day Aug. 7, as our date of remembrance. Each year Auxiliary…
History of Greenway is the History of East Boston
East Boston has long been a gateway for travelers navigating to coastal, northern cities. As early as the 1730s, walking paths from the Shawmut Peninsula, in the North End, to Maverick Square and along Meridian Street, were used by those…
‘Loftel’ Project Hotel Owners Provide Update to Community
So far the relationship between the new owners of what has become known locally as the ‘Loftel’ project and neighbors has been rocky at best. Since developer and restaurateur Paul Roiff sold his Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) approved…
How to Address the Coming Shortfall of Primary Care Doctors
About 20,000 students recently graduated from U.S. medical schools. Now, they’re beginning the next chapter of their training, as residents. Yet less than 7,000 will be pursuing careers in primary care. America will be short up to 43,100 primary care…