At its January meeting, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) approved a senior housing development on Sumner Street adjacent to the Maverick MBTA station. BPDA officials said the approval of the 42 income-restricted senior units at 187 Sumner St.…
Month: January 2019
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Announces Congressional Staff Hires
Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), announced key staff hires. Sworn in on January 3rd, Pressley represents Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District which includes parts of Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Chelsea, Everett, Randolph and Milton. “I’m incredibly proud of the team we’re building” said…
Police Briefs 01-23-2019
District Seven Police Report Monday, January 7, 2019 No Arrests Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Around 2:00 PM in the area of 113 Leyden St., a 30 year old White Female with an East Boston address was arrested for Assault &…
Thank You, Jay Ash
When Governor Charlie Baker was elected to his first term of office four years ago, his first major announcement was the appointment of Jay Ash to the post of Secretary of Housing and Economic Development. The announcement by Gov. Baker,…
Guest Op-Ed: We Should Carefully Consider Any Construction That Occurs
Eversource is coming back again to the community to sell the idea of a high voltage electrical substation on the banks of the Chelsea Creek and a ball-toss distance from the American Legion Playground on Condor Street. On the evening…
Obituaries 01-23-2019
Kevin Donovan Of Winthrop Kevin J. Donovan of Winthrop passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20. He was the loving son of Helen (Butori) Ferriman, devoted companion of the late Lori Caldarelli (Farro); cherished father of Susan Sullivan and Kevin of…
‘I am Grateful’: Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Holds Local Swearing-in Ceremony
After being officially sworn in to the 116th Congress by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Washington D.C. earlier this month, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley held a local swearing in ceremony Saturday at Roxbury Community College. Pressley, who now represents the 7th…
Mayor Walsh Demands Educational Equity for All Students
Following a forum last week in neighboring Malden and simultaneous forums in other cities and towns across the state hosted by the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents who are calling on legislators to overhaul the state’s current educational funding model…
Adult Use Marijuana Dispensary Pitched for Maverick Square
If you are looking for equity in the state’s emerging adult use marijuana business look no further than the proposal put forth by a group of East Bostonians at Monday night’s Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association meeting. When drafting how the…
Dough East Boston Shutting Its Doors Friday
When Kevin Curley and Michael Sanchez opened Dough East Boston 13 years ago, they were aiming to do something different. With a focus on gourmet pizzas like the Layla (pesto with artichoke hearts, goat cheese, red peppers and olives) or…