Month: March 2022
Fire Tears Through Triple Decker on Meridian Street
Boston Fire Department investigators are still looking into the cause of an early morning fire that destroyed two floors of a triple decker on Meridian Street Tuesday. Firefighters battled the blaze at 363 Meridian St. for over two hours in…
Sen. Edwards Kicks off Reelection Campaign for 3rd Suffolk Seat
“I swear I’m not a serial candidate,” Senator Lydia Edwards joked Monday night at her campaign kickoff for the 3rd Suffolk State Senate seat. Edwards, who won the special election for the vacant state senate seat back in January, needs…
Suffolk Downs Updates Plans to Be an Outdoor Entertainment Venue
At a recent community meeting HYM’s Andrew Townsend gave the community a bit more information on HYM’s plans for turning a portion of Suffolk Downs into an outdoor entertainment venue through 2025. With construction set to begin on the Beachmont…
Eastie Food Justice Organizations Applaud Wu’s Growboston Efforts
The pandemic exposed what many already knew–that food insecurity is far more of an issue in our neighborhoods than some would like to admit. Nonprofits like Eastie Farm, the neighborhood’s eco-friendly community farm on Sumner Street, sprang into action in…
Malden Catholic Holds Chapel Dedication
Malden Catholic High School (MC) celebrated its new chapel with a dedication ceremony in honor of Brother Thomas Puccio, Director of Mission Integration, on March 19. Brother Puccio has ministered at MC for 36 years, and has been involved in…
No Arrests Made Yet in Last Week’s Double Shooting
Two men were shot early last Wednesday morning and police are still searching for the assailant or assailants. At Monday night’s Give Street Citizens Association meeting, Community Officer Curtis Mosley said no arrests have been made but added the two…
Eastie’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Decreases
With the city’s COVID-19 state of emergency set to be lifted Friday, East Boston’s weekly COVID positive test rate decreased last week. With indoor mask mandates and proof of vaccination measures already lifted weeks ago it seems the neighborhood and…
Coletta Receives Endorsement by SEIU 888
Gabriela Coletta, candidate for Boston City Councilor District One, announced the endorsement of SEIU 888, workers in public service and education. General Election Day is May 3, 2022. “Gigi Coletta has dedicated her life to serving the Boston community. As…
Eduardo Moreno Mendez Named New Chief of Staff for Sen. Lydia Edwards
Growing up in El Salvador Eduardo Moreno Mendez never imagined he’d one day be working in the office of some high-profile elected official like U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. Mendez, who has lived in Eastie since coming to America at 16,…