Month: September 2021
Eastie Farm’s Kannan Thiruvengadam Featured Speaker at the Massachusetts Democratic Party 2021 Platform Convention
When East Bostonians think of sustainability, environmental activism and those who are racing against time to starve off the devastating impacts climate change will have on our world many think of one person–Kannan Thiruvengadam. Since arriving in Eastie, Thiruvengadam has…
Secretary of Labor Walsh Stops by Eastie Last Week
At a luncheon last Thursday at Rino’s Place in East Boston someone asked former Boston Mayor and current US Secretary of Labor Martin Walsh if he ever dreamed he’d have a Presidential Cabinet position. “Are you kidding?” laughed Walsh. “I…
Supporting EBECC UnidosUs and City of Boston Digital Equity Fund Give Grants
As schools opened across Eastie earlier this month, the East Boston Ecumenical Community Council (EBECC) Executive Director Frank Ramirez is spreading the word of a new opportunity for families to increase their computer skills. Through two grants, one from UnidosUS…
Janey Calling on More Bodegas and Corner Stores to Join Double Up Food Buck Program
Acting Mayor Kim Janey is looking to expand a successful program already up and running at some bodegas and corner stores in East Boston. The city’s Double Up Food Bucks program has increased the buying power of SNAP recipients in…
Suffolk Downs Welcomes Families to First Touch-a-Truck Event at Former Racetrack
A Touch-a-Truck at The Track event will be held for an up-close view of tractors, trucks, diggers, police cars and fire engines. Sit in the seats, honk the horns or take your pictures on the front end! Guests of all…
Lydia Edwards Endorsed by Juan Jaramillo
Lydia Edwards has been endorsed by Juan Jaramillo, Democratic State Committee member and former candidate to the Massachusetts House of Representatives to represent the 19th Suffolk District (Revere & Winthrop). In his endorsement, Jaramillo stated: “Councilwoman Edwards is the best…
Essaibi George Announces “Listen & Learn” Tour
Councilor Annissa Essaibi George announced the start of her Listen & Learn Tour, a series of events and conversations that will inform her official Equity, Inclusion and Justice Agenda. Since announcing her candidacy for Mayor of Boston in January, Essaibi…
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn Endorses Erin Murphy for At-Large Council Seat
South Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn – who also represents Chinatown, the South End, Bay Village, Fort Point, Downtown, and parts of Beacon Hill and Back Bay – has endorsed Erin Murphy to be Boston’s next At-Large City Councilor, the…
Mayor’s Pumpkin Carving Contest Begins Oct. 12
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced that it will be celebrating the spooky season with Mayor Janey’s Pumpkin Carving Contest featuring a grand prize provided by the Farm Families who own Cabot Creamery Co-operative. Mayor Kim Janey recognizes…