Two East Boston nonprofits will share in $2.2 million that was awarded to 51 organizations this week that promote economic mobility for low-income residents. Last week Mayor Martin Walsh and the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development (OWD) announced the latest…
Month: September 2019
Sen. Boncore Endorses Halbert for Boston City Council
State Sen. Joseph Boncore (1st Suffolk and Middlesex) has announced his endorsement of former East Boston resident and community leader David Halbert for Boston City Councilor At-large. “I am proud to announce my endorsement of David Halbert, candidate for Boston…
Police Briefs 09-18-2019
District Seven Police Report Monday, August 26, 2019 Around 2:15 p.m. in the area of 251 Meridian St. a 35 year old female with an East Boston address was arrested for Assault and Battery Around 7 p.m. in the area…
Enjoy the Fall Season
Despite the exceptionally wonderful and warm early-fall weather we have been enjoying recently, the calendar does not lie — and the fall season squarely is upon us. For many New Englanders, autumn is our favorite time of year. Even the…
Guest Op-ed: Why We All Need Improved Medicare for All Now
By Maria Termini Plain and simple we need Improved Medicare for All now to make sure everyone has the healthcare they need. Currently many people cannot get the healthcare they need. They can’t afford healthcare and they suffer and die…
Obituaries 09-18-2019
Phyllis Greco Loving mother and grandmother On Friday, August 23, 2019, Phyllis Greco, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 91. Phyllis was born on Feb. 28,1928 in East Boston to Catarina and Antonio Greco. She is…
Annual Kindergarten Parade
Tough Run
Community Says Farewell to Eastie Main Streets Director Max Gruner
When Max Gruner took over the reigns of East Boston Main Streets in 2013 he hit the ground running. For the past six years under Gruner’s leadership Main Streets partnered with numerous businesses in the neighborhood to increase the quality…
Walsh Calls for ZBA Investigation
The Boston Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has definitely seen better days. The fallout from the John Lynch bribing scandal has trickled down to the ZBA itself and now Mayor Martin Walsh is calling for an investigation into the board.…