Donald H. Larsen, Sr. Of East Boston Donald H. Larsen, Sr. of East Boston passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 26 on the day of “Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe”,…
Month: November 2023
East Boston and South Boston Will Meet on Thanksgiving
Special to the Times-Free Press The 105th game between the East Boston High School and South Boston High School football teams takes place on Thanksgiving morning, November 23. The game this year is at Sartori Stadium in East Boston and…
EBNHC Launches New Behavioral Health Urgent Care Service
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), the largest community-based primary care health system in Massachusetts, gathered with city, state and community leaders last week, to officially announce the opening of its new Behavioral Health Urgent Care Service (BHUCS). Part of…
JPNA Holds Vote on Two Projects
By Michael Coughlin Jr. At last week’s monthly meeting, the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) opened the polls to members to vote on projects at Maverick and Jeffries Streets. The first project up for discussion and vote was a proposed…
Proposal at Swan Ave. Presented to OHNC
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During its monthly meeting on Monday, the Orient Heights Neighborhood Council (OHNC) learned more about a proposal to bring two new buildings to 28-30 Swan Avenue. The project, which has origins that date back to 2021,…
BPDA Hosts PLAN: East Boston Advisory Group Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. On November 8th, several residents gathered together along with members of the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) for an Advisory Group (AG) meeting at East Boston High School to discuss the neighborhood planning initiative PLAN:…
Discussion on the Outer Brewster Island Diaries at Winthrop Historical Meeting
Four Lowell women set out on a 17-day excursion on Great Brewster Island in July 1891. They referred to themselves as the Scribe, the Aristocrat, the Acrobat, and the Autocrat; and documented their self-discoveries in a hand- written diary that…
Wu Announces Boston’s Annual Toy Drive
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City’s Community Engagement Cabinet announced the City is collecting donations and searching for volunteers for the annual toy drive in partnership with the Marine Toys for Tots program. Residents are encouraged to spread holiday cheer…
MC’s Make-a-Wish Club Grants Its 5th Wish in 5 Years and Raises Over $54,000
Evan, 10, from Medford, revels in the outdoors – from playing soccer to tag to water parks and hiking. He enjoys these activities along with watching Star Wars movies and playing with LEGOs – all of which offer him a…
Metropolitan Beaches Commission Holds In-Person Meeting
For the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown, the Metropolitan Beaches Commission gathered on Beacon Hill on October 31 for an in-person hearing on the state of the region’s beaches. This was also the first opportunity for the Commission to…