Amidst our winter of discontent, there is some good news on the horizon (literally): The days are getting longer. As this is being written, we will have passed the first full month of the astronomical winter (which starts on December…
Month: January 2021
Lawsuits will Bring out the Truth
The announcement this past week that Dominion Voting Systems Inc., the company that manufactures voting machines that are used widely across the United States, has filed a $1.3 billion lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani for his deliberately defamatory statements about the…
Hank Aaron was a Wonderful Man
Boston baseball fans never got to experience first-hand the greatness of Hank Aaron. The Boston Braves left for Milwaukee in 1953 and Aaron joined the Braves in 1954. With Aaron leading the way, the Braves then embarked on a run…
Obituaries 01-27-2021
Rose Ann D’Angelico Everyone knew her as NANA and her heart was filled with love and care Rose Ann (Golini) D’Angelico, a lifelong East Boston resident, passed away on Saturday afternoon, January 23, holding her daughter’s hand as she went home…
Walsh Delivers Final State of the City
Four days after being nominated by President-Elect Joe Biden to serve as United States Secretary of Labor in the new administration’s cabinet, Mayor Martin Walsh delivered his final State of the City address as Mayor of Boston. Walsh delivered his…
New Clothing and Textile Recycling Drop Box in Eastie
It’s hard to believe that more than 85 percent of clothes wind up in the trash. While it’s the norm to recycle plastics, glass, metal and paper–clothes, shoes, and accessories have long been ignored. Studies show that about 10 percent…
Artist Picked for Mural at New A-7 Police Station
The City of Boston has commissioned Colombian-born artist Monika Bravo to create artwork for East Boston’s new District A-7 police station that is currently under construction in East Eagle Square at the City Yards. Bravo, who was born in Bogotá,…
EPA Sued by CLF for Refusing to Investigate Discrimination Claims as Part of the East Boston Substation Project
Last week the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), GreenRoots and Lawyers for Civil Rights filed a federal lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The group argues that the EPA failed to investigate discrimination concerns in the ongoing Eversource East Eagle…
EBMS, Local Real Estate Developers Distribute Second Round of Funding as Part of the New ‘Eastie Strong’ Program
East Boston restaurants and bars have been some of the hardest hit small businesses by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting economic downturn that has swept the nation. While there’s been some temporary relief through extended outdoor seating capacity programs…
News in Brief
GSCA Janaury Meeting Agenda The Gove Street Citizens Association (GSCA) monthly meeting will be held online (and on phone) via ZOOM. The meeting will be held on Monday, January 25, at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. If you have not…