Eastie Dem Ward Committee to Elect Delegates March 5
On Saturday, March 5 at 10am East Boston Democrats will gather at the BCYF Paris Street Community Center at 112 Paris Street to elect delegates to the convention during the Ward 1 Democratic Committee’s caucus.
Delegates elected Saturday will gather virtually, as well as at the DCU Center in Worcester, to endorse candidates for statewide office, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary, Attorney General and Auditor on Friday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 4th during the state’s Democratic Convention.
Any Eastie Democrat can show up to the caucus and can either run for being a delegate, or they can vote for delegates to go to the convention.
Delegates, alternates, and guests will be able to attend the State Convention virtually and all voting will take place remotely.
OHNC Design Review Committee Meeting Set for March 3
Location: Zoom
Meeting starts at 6:00pm and will be recorded.
Zoom meeting information: https://bit.ly/DRCMar3 (Passcode: OHNC)
Agenda
92, 96 and 104 Waldemar Avenue – Raze existing structures and erect 3 new residential structures each with 5 units and 5 parking spaces.
Presentation: https://bit.ly/104Waldemar
Variances Requested: Use, IPOD, Parking, FAR, Height, Front, Side and Rear Yard
Owner: Crespo Group, [email protected]
Attorney: Drago + Toscano, LLP, [email protected]
Architect: Context
Abutter’s radius:
Harbor View Neighborhood Association Meeting
The next meeting of the Harbor View Neighborhood Association will be on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 6pm. Please note that the meeting will be a Hybrid: In Person and on Zoom. The In Person meeting will be held in the Salesian Boys and Girls Club cafeteria, across from the Brooke Charter School on Byron Street. You can access the meeting from the front door on Byron Street or from the rear door on Wordsworth Street, which is the handicap entry to avoid the stairs. Since we will be indoors masks will be worn and the cafeteria is large enough for social distancing. All presenters on the agenda are expected to present In Person.
We ask for your patience and understanding once again as we try to conduct this meeting safely, for those who enjoy the In Person format, as well as On Line via Zoom for those who prefer that format. So please go to our Facebook or website to access the link for the meeting.
Our interpreter, Ricardo, will be present for our Spanish members.
Agenda is as follows:
• Welcome/Introduction (5min)
• Announcements (5min) 180 Anniversary of Temple Ohabei Shalom, Tree Eastie, HVNA Elections, City Councilor Debate: Gabriela Coletta and Tania Del Rio 4/28/22.
• Station 7 Update (10min) Sgt. Cintolo, Officers Domenico and Mosley.
• Senator Lydia Edwards (10min) To speak about her new job as our Senator and continuing as our City Councilor for a transition to a special election on 5/3/22.
• 200 Byron Street (30min) 2nd Presentation and VOTE. Paul Passacantilli representing the owner, Jack Mahoney. Proposal is to change occupancy to a two family dwelling. Construct a third floor vertical addition and a rear addition. Extend living space in the basement. Full interior renovations. Two parking spaces in the rear yard.
• Brooke Charter School Expansion (15min) Initial Presentation by Mark Loring, Chief Operating Officer, Brooke Charter Schools. Proposal is to expand the current school on Byron/Horace Streets using existing space in the rear yard.
• Mass DOT Route 1A Planning. (45min) Doug Johnson, Transportation Planner Mass. DOT will present thoughts, ideas, plans, discussion for the Route 1A McClellan Highway.
Please stay safe and we look forward to you attending our next HVNA meeting In Person or On Line.
The next meeting of the HVNA will be on April 4, 2022.
Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/groups/harborviewna or check out our website at harborvieweastboston.com
MVES Holds Free Virtual Workshop Series
Mystic Valley Elder Services will present a FREE Virtual chronic disease self-management workshop series My Life; My Health, beginning Wednesday, March 16 to April 20, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Learn how to connect virtually thru a Zoom platform and take the class from the comfort of your home. You don’t want chronic disease, pain or discomfort to limit the activities and life you enjoy.
The series is for anyone living with an ongoing medical condition, such as arthritis, asthma, chronic back pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, cancer, COPD, diabetes, fibromyalgia, heart disease, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease, or stroke. Topics will include managing and controlling pain, beginning (or improving) an exercise program, handling stress and learning to relax, increasing energy, and eating for your health and wellbeing.
Class size is limited, so reserve your spot today. To register or if you have any questions about the program, contact Donna Covelle at [email protected] or call 781-388-4867.
Goldberg Announces Interim Lottery Executive Director
State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg announced that Michael Sweeney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts State Lottery, is departing from the agency for a new role outside of state government.
“I want to thank Michael for his countless contributions to the Massachusetts State Lottery over the last seven years, and am grateful for his prior service at the State Treasurer’s Office,” said State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg. “ I wish him well in all his future endeavors.”
The Treasurer has appointed Mark William Bracken as interim Executive Director. Bracken is tasked with leading the strategic business operations of the Lottery and its five regional offices as the Treasurer begins the search for a permanent Executive Director.
Bracken has worked for the Massachusetts State Treasurer’s Office since 2011. He is currently an Assistant Treasurer and Director of the state’s Unclaimed Property Division. He attended St. Anselm College and Suffolk University Law School where he received his JD. Bracken has also served as the President of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators.
The Massachusetts State Lottery was created in 1972 to generate local aid revenues for the Commonwealth’s cities and towns. Since its inception, the Lottery has returned more than $29 billion in net profit to the Commonwealth. For more information about the state Lottery, please visit www.masslottery.com.