An outstanding warrant out of East Boston District Court led to arrrest of a Rhode Island man last week on human trafficking charges. On Friday, June 18 a joint operation involving the Boston Police, the Arlington Police and the FBI…
Month: June 2021
HYM to Open Suffolk Downs Racing Oval to Public
After running a successful drive-in movie program during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic last summer, owners of Suffolk Down, HYM Investment Group, have decided to open the historic racetrack oval to the public this summer. At the Orient Heights…
Outdoor Dining and Cocktails-To-Go Bill Extended
Last year, the owner of The Quiet Few on Sumner Street, Josh Weinstein, emerged as one of the most vocal proponents of the state legislature’s ‘to-go cocktail’ bill. During the height of the pandemic, Weinstein became frustrated by the fact…
Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Climbs, But Still below 1 Percent
East Boston’s weekly COVID positive test has been one percent or below for a month now but increased 20 percent last week according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Last week, 1,181 Eastie residents…
Eastie Non-Profits Share in $32,500 for Local Beach Grants
Last week Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) awarded $32,500 in Better Beaches program grants to five East Boston organizations and individuals to support free beach events and programs throughout the summer. The…
Easing Regulations for Hotel Employees
The following is a statement from Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), on easing face covering and physical distancing requirements for hotel employees in response to updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Occupational…
MassDOT Underscores Importance of Avoiding Distracted Driving
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is underscoring the importance of removing distractions while driving, urging drivers as summer vehicle travel increases to please pay attention to the road, reduce speed and drive hands-free of devices. The Registry of Motor…
Encore Boston Harbor to Bring on New President in August
Encore Boston Harbor President Brian Gullbrants will move on from his role as president of the Everett resort casino at the end of July, and current Encore Executive Vice President of Operations Jenny Holaday will take over as the next…
BPS, BPL Collaborate to Increase Student Access to Library Resources
Boston Public Schools (BPS) and Boston Public Library (BPL) today announced a new Student ID Project initiative, which allows students to use their current BPS ID cards to obtain a pre-registered BPL library card, granting them access to all of…
A Long, Hot Summer?
The images of parched reservoirs in the western part of the country that have been filling the news lately paint a devastating picture of the effects of climate change coupled with the overuse of natural resources. While it is true that the…