Luigina “Gina” Scalcione, who dedicated her life to the betterment of her beloved community through community activism, has died. Mrs. Scalcione, a legendary fighter for citizens’ rights that gave voice to numerous causes and countless disenfranchised residents, passed away on…
Community Rallies for Fire Victims
Last Tuesday’s fire on Havre Street displaced twenty-one residents, injured a firefighter and caused more than $1.2 million in damages. While no one was seriously hurt in the four-alarm blaze, the victims of last week’s fire are in desperate need…
Developer of Mount Carmel Church Property Files Letter of Intent with BPDA
After two informational meetings with members of the Gove Street Citizens Association (GSCA) to get feedback and ideas from residents on what they’d like to see at the Mount Carmel Church Property, the developer has officially filed a Letter of…
Community News Briefs
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FORUM SCHEDULED IN EAST BOSTON On Thursday, March 8, the City of Boston will host an open forum for community members in East Boston to engage in discussions around the future of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) as…
East Boston Resident to Run in Boston Marathon for Mass General Hospital Emergency Response Team
East Boston resident Jon Wakim will run in the 122nd Boston Marathon on April 16, in support of Massachusetts General Hospital’s Emergency Response Marathon Team. Jon will join an estimated 30,000 runners along the 26.2 mile course that spans from…
Four Family Pitched for the End of Moore Street
At Monday night’s Harbor View Citizens Association’s March meeting Monday night, Attorney Jeff Drago pitched his client’s plans to develop a parcel of land that two longtime East Boston families own at the end of Moore Street. Both the White…