Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Kathleen Theoharides joined state and local officials, fishing advocates, and youth anglers in Winthrop for a ribbon cutting of the Commonwealth’s new Deer Island Recreational Fishing Pier last week. The pier will provide anglers…
Month: June 2021
Elizabeth Warren Endorses Ruthzee Louijeune
Ruthzee Louijeune, candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, announced that she had received the endorsement of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. On Warren’s 2020 presidential campaign, Louijeune served as her Senior Counsel. “Ruthzee is the advocate working families need on the…
Temple Tifereth Israel of Winthrop has New Rabbinical intern
Temple Tifereth Israel of Winthrop is privileged to announce that it has engaged the services of a new rabbinical intern for the coming year. The rabbinical intern – Josh Schreiber – is currently a fourth-year student at the Rabbinical School…
Zero Positive COVID Tests Last Week in Eastie
For the first time since the pandemic began no East Boston residents tested positive for COVID last week according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Eastie’s weekly COVID positive test has been one percent…
Zumix Walk for Music Scheduled for Sunday, July 11
After a year of remote celebrations, online classes and virtual showcases Zumix is planning to be back in-person for its annual Zumix Walk for Music fundraiser scheduled for Sunday, July 11 at 4 p.m. The annual fundraiser was remote last…
Kennedy Institute Announces Summer Civic Education Programs
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate has announced its civic education programming lineup for camps, libraries, summer school, and other education programs throughout the summer. The virtual offerings, hosted by highly trained, nonpartisan instructors from the…
MADD Urges to Keep July 4th Celebrations Safe
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) urges everyone to celebrate safely by planning ahead, and designating a non-drinking, unimpaired driver during the long Fourth of July holiday weekend. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 38% of all motor…
Baker Announces State Legislation to make August, September Sales Tax Holiday Months
The Baker-Polito Administration on June 23, filed legislation to establish a Sales Tax Holiday for the months of August and September. This plan aims to support Main Street businesses and local economies and promote economic growth and opportunity as the…
Donors Urgently Needed as Red Cross still Facing Severe Blood Shortage
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an…
Enjoy an Awesome — and Safe — 4th of July
Although the Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. In addition, with most (though not all) of the COVID-19 restrictions having…