One of the things that made the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s (EBNHC) Farmers Market unique was the weekly community events hosted there. From bike safety, to music, to cooking demonstrations the Farmers Market in Central Square was always a…
Month: July 2020
Eastie’s First Adult-use Marijuana Shop Opens
On Monday, East Boston’s first retail adult-use marijuana shop opened its doors on Meridian Street, and customers were already lining up to stock up on cannabis products. “It’s great. Now I don’t have to go all the way to Brookline,”…
Constitution Beach Kayaking Off for the Summer
Each summer Constitution Beach goers enjoy the sun, sand, and salt water as well as a host of activities at the beach. Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic has put the brakes on a lot of programming at the beach in order…
Summer Food Truck Pilot Program Kicks Off in Eastie
With the list of culinary mainstays in Boston closing due to the economic fallout created by the COVID-19 pandemic growing weekly, it’s obvious that restaurants are some of the hardest hit businesses during these uncertain times. Many restaurants were forced…
Eastie Organization gets Grant to Support 2020 Census Outreach
An Eastie organization has been awarded Rapid Response Grants to support the 2020 Census by the Massachusetts Census Equity Fund (MCEF). Neighbors United for a Better East Boston (NUBE) will use the grant money for outreach and education. The grants…
Eastie COVID-19 Updates
The number of East Boston residents testing positive for COVID-19 has dropped for the second week in a row and the neighborhood’s infection rate remains stable according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) on…
To-go Cocktail Bill Signed by Baker
Last week, the owner of The Quiet Few on Sumner Street, Josh Weinstein, watched a liquor delivery to the liquor store across the street from his bar. Weinstein, who opened his bar last year, was forced to close due to…
Excel Academy Launches Mental Wellness Counseling Page
More and more studies have shown that students who abruptly had their school year end in March due to COVID-19 pandemic are suffering some form of depression or isolation. Unable to bond with friends, fellow classmates, and teachers as well…
JPNA Votes in Favor of Two Projects; Votes Against Three Others
At its second online ZOOM community meeting, Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) members voted on five development projects. The group voted in favor of two projects but opposed three others that were presented by zoning attorneys Jeff Drago and Richard…
Baker Announces $20 Million to Support Vital Social Services, Small Businesses
The Baker-Polito Administration announced $19.6 million for municipalities to address emergency needs in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. This funding will support 181 communities in their work to provide vital services to low-income residents and small businesses affected by the…