The New England Aquarium released dramatic footage of two of its divers rescuing a juvenile ocean sunfish last week that became trapped in a construction barrier that was placed in the waters off the shore of East Boston. “Two of…
Month: August 2021
A Bleak Future For the Earth
The report released this week by the United Nations detailing the impending effects of climate change in the near future because of our rapidly-warming atmosphere paints the starkest picture yet of what awaits life on Earth as we know it…
Guest Op-Ed: What Life Requires
Dr. Glenn Mollette Willingness to try and to learn new skills is imperative to navigating life. There is always more to learn. Learning happens in school, through trial and error, personal research and time spent with others who already know…
Upcoming East Boston Pop Warner Season Cancelled
While the COVID 19 pandemic has had significant impacts on the economy, small businesses, restaurants and education, the impacts have also trickled down to youth sports. Last summer baseball seasons were shortened, girls softball was cancelled, but this year things…
Obituaries 08-11-2021
John Zuccaro, Sr. East Boston AmVets Member John E. Zuccaro, Sr. of East Boston passed away on July 14. John was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict who served with the 24th Infantry Division. He was also part…
Residents Hold March Against Development
A grassroots group of concerned residents opposed to what they call an ‘overdevelopment’ of East Boston led a protest march from Wood Island MBTA station through Day Square last Thursday evening. The group, Stand Up for Eastie, was founded by…
Constitution Beach Youth Beach Bash & Splash
Final Mural for East Boston Harborarts Sea Walls Boston Finished
Last year, local public art group HarborArts collaborated with the international nonprofit PangeaSeed Foundation to bring their globally renowned public art program to Boston. The initiative, known as Sea Walls Boston, Artists for Oceans installed seven public murals throughout East…
HYM Investment Group Opens Suffolk Downs Racing Circle to the Public
Last Wednesday, HYM Investment Group’s Founding Partner and Managing DirectorTom O’Brien joined East Boston and Revere elected officials to cut the ribbon for the new “The Track at Suffolk Downs” public open space. For the first time in the history…
Madaro Testifies in Support of His Low-Income MBTA Fare Program
Since taking office Rep. Adrian Madaro has emerged as a proponent of closing the equity gap for East Boston commuters who rely on public transportation to get back and forth to jobs, medical appointments and school. This week Madaro testified…