Month: June 2022
In the Running: Region 1 BPS Superintendent and Eastie Resident Tommy Welch Named Finalist for Superintendent Post
Last week it was announced that Boston Public School’s (BPS) Region 1 Superintendent and East Boston resident, Dr. Tommy Welch, is a finalist to serve as the next BPS Superintendent. Welch, who has overseen schools in Eastie for several years…
Madaro’s Comprehensive Mental Health Bill Passes in the House
Since being named Chair of the House’s Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery Committee, Rep Adrian Madaro has been of the opinion that every resident deserves access to quality mental health care when they need it. Yet, far too many…
Kiwanis 75th Anniversary Celebration
NECAT Program Teams Up With East Boston YMCA
The New England Culinary Arts Training (NECAT) program recently teamed up with East Boston YMCA to bring the first bonafide chef training program to the neighborhood. Three months ago a group of aspiring chefs embarked on a 12 week culinary…
Wu Announces Completed Audit of City-Owned Land
Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced the completion of the Public Land for Public Good: Citywide Land Audit report. Wu said the report is the culmination of an effort to comprehensively inventory all city-owned property, identify vacant and underutilized properties, and…
Zumix Annual Walk for Music Set for July 10th
At the height of the pandemic Zumix did not slow down one bit. Like many local organizations Zumix, East Boston’s popular music and performing arts nonprofit, reinvented itself and hosted remote celebrations, online classes and virtual showcases. Their work throughout…
Eastie’s Weekly COVID Positive Test-Rate Drops
East Boston’s weekly COVID positive test rate continues its downward slide according to the latest data by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). As infection numbers continue to decrease the BPHC announced last week it is recommending that all Boston…
Local Officials, Business Owners React to Roe V Wade Being Overturned
At a time when the country needs to unify more than ever, the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the landmark Roe v Wade decision has only divided the country even further. Protesters supporting women’s reproductive rights immediately took…
Happy Valley Celebrates First Anniversary As Eastie’s Largest Cannabis Shop
There was a lot to celebrate last week at East Boston’s largest adult use and medical cannabis dispensary that opened last year on McClellan Highway. Last Friday, Happy Valley marked its one year anniversary in the neighborhood and hosted a…