The Boston Planning and Development Agency’s Kristina Ricco, Jason Ruggiero, Nick Schmidt have been making the rounds at East Boston’s community meetings to update residents on where the BPDA is on the PLAN: East Boston initiative. “We are moving into…
Month: March 2021
Mayoral Candidate Michelle Wu Responds to Atlanta Shooting, Violence Against Asian Americans
In East Boston, 3.5 percent of our neighbors are Asian Americans, and while they make up a small minority of our overall population they contribute greatly to the fabric of the community as business owners, parents, students, and community activists. …
American Parkinson Disease Association Kicks-Off Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Massachusetts Chapter and Information and Referral Center is hard at work to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease (PD), deliver vital programs and services in the community, and help local…
Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Decreases in Eastie
Last week the cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate in Eastie stayed the same while the weekly positive test rate decreased after experiencing a bit of a spike two weeks ago. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public…
February Median Prices for State’s Single-Family Homes and Condos in Continue to Surge Past Previous Years, Inventory Reaching New Record Lows
The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS (MAR) reported a steady rise in closed sales for the month of February. Closed sales on single- family homes rose a total of 8.1 percent while condominiums also increased 6.0 percent compared to February of…
U.S. Rep. Pressley Delivers Remarks on the Dream and Promise Act on House Floor
Former President Donald Trump tried to end it, the Supreme Court overruled him and now legislation is afoot to create a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders. The Obama-era programs have…
RMV Expanding Designated Senior Wednesday Appointment Hours to Customers 65 or Older
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has announced expanded, designated Wednesday in-person appointment hours for seniors from those 75 years of age or older to those 65 years of age or older. Beginning March 24, customers who are 65…
Homelessness Decreased in Prior to COVID-19 Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released its 2020 Annual Homeless Assessment Report Part 1 to Congress. The report found that 17,975 people experienced homelessness in Massachusetts on a single night in 2020, a decrease of 2.7…
Supreme Judicial Court Appoints Duncan Chief Information Officer
The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court have announced the appointment of Steven Duncan as the Judiciary’s new Chief Information Officer effective April 1. In this role, Duncan, a technology professional with more than 20 years of experience, will oversee technology…
Upcoming Virtual Public Meetings Concerning Fare Transformation
Three virtual public meetings are being held this month regarding the MBTA’s Fare Transformation program and upgrades to its sales network. In the future, riders will be able to purchase MBTA fares and passes online, via their smartphones, and with contactless credit/debit cards.…