Month: October 2021
McCormick Promoted to Night Command
East Boston native and District A-7 Captain Kelley McCormick, who took over the reins of the neighborhood’s police station back in 2012 after Frank Mancini was promoted, announced he will be leaving Eastie. Kelley, whose roots run deep in Eastie,…
Stand Up for Eastie Organizes Second Rally
The grassroots group of concerned residents opposed to what they call an ‘overdevelopment’ of East Boston held their second protest recently in Central Square but this time they were joined by a slew of elected officials and candidates for office. …
Michelle Wu Will be First on the Mayoral Ballot in November
At the random drawing at City Hall Monday to determine the position of the Boston Mayoral Ballot, Michelle Wu’s name came out of the perforated bingo drum first and will appear on the top of the mayoral ballot in November…
Appreciation: Eastie Native Father Flavian Mucci Dies at 86
East Boston native and Francisan Priest Father Falvian Mucci, who dedicated his life to helping the poor and less fortunate in his adoptive country of El Salvador, died on Saturday, Sept. 25 in El Salvador after contracting COVID-19. He was…
Senate Candidate Lydia Edward’s Winthrop Headquarters Vandalized Monday
On Monday afternoon a group of staffers working on Senate Candidate Lydia Edwards’s campaign were inside Edward’s Winthrop headquarters when they heard a noise outside. The volunteers peeked outside to see a man ripping campaign signs off the front of…
Eastie’s Weekly COVID Infections Decreases
Two weeks ago the East Boston COVID positive test rate decreased 27 percent and the numbers continue to trend downward according to the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Last week, 1,833 Eastie residents were tested for the virus last week…
GSCA Votes Down Project
On the surface, the proposed project at 168 Gove St. didn’t seem to be all that controversial compared to some of the other large scale development going on in the area. Fernando Dalfio purchased the property and with that purchase…
Lydia Edwards Endorsed by Massachusetts Nurses Association
Lydia Edwards has been endorsed by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) in the special election to State Senate. Primary Election Day is December 14, 2021. General Election Day is January 11, 2022. “Lydia Edwards has been a strong ally of…
Edwards Endorsed by Rep. Nika Elugardo
Lydia Edwards has been endorsed by Nika Elugardo, Massachusetts State Representative, 15th Suffolk/Norfolk District (Jamaica Plain, Mission Hill, Roslindale, and Brookline). In her endorsement, Rep. Elguardo stated: “I can’t wait to partner with Lydia in the Senate. The State House…