The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) recently hosted two public meetings to provide information on the upcoming closure of the Sumner Tunnel, which is slated to begin on July 5 and run to August 5. The Sumner Tunnel, which was…
Month: July 2024
Easing the Commute
Tall Ship offering free ferry service between East Boston and Charlestown during Sumner Tunnel closure In an effort to make the commute a lot easier during the closure of the Sumer Tunnel, one East Boston restaurant is doing its part…
NeighborHealth Celebrates Health Equity Leaders at Art of Health Care Gala
Special to the Times-Free Press NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), celebrated its first Art of Health Care fundraising gala since the organization’s rebrand and the first ever at the prestigious Museum of Fine Arts (MFA). The event…
Healey Appoints Everhart to Massport Board of Directors
Special to the Times-Free Press Governor Maura Healey announced the appointment of Pamela Everhart to serve on the Massport Board of Directors. Everhart currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Regional Public Affairs, Inclusion, and Impact at Fidelity Investments. …
Massport Awards Annual Rauseo Memorial Scholarship
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the recipient of the annual scholarship honoring the memory of longtime employee Donna Rauseo. The 2024 Donna Rauseo Memorial Scholarship was awarded to East Boston resident Liliana Vargas Bonilla. “Liliana’s commitment to the East…
EBMS Hosts 28th Annual “Taste of Eastie”
East Boston Main Streets (EBMS) is thrilled to announce the 28th Annual “Taste of Eastie,” set to take place on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 6:00-9:00 P.M. at the Tall Ship, 1 Pier Drive, Boston, MA. 02128. In case of…
MassDOT Announces Alternative Travel Options Ahead of Month Long Sumner Tunnel Closure
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) today announced their comprehensive mitigation plan to address travel impacts and provide cost effective alternative transportation options for residents and visitors ahead of the scheduled closure of the Sumner Tunnel from Friday, July 5,…
East Boston Chamber News
A&L Bakery Grand Re-Opening On Thursday, June 27, A&L Bakery hosted its highly anticipated Grand Re-Opening which took place with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 330 Sumner Street in East Boston. The East Boston Chamber of Commerce was on hand…
Suffolk Downs Announces Free Summer Activities for Kids at The Track
Looking for a fun and free activity for kids this summer? For the second year in a row, The HYM Investment Group LLC (HYM), is excited to announce their partnership with Linda Sessa and Outside the Box Learning Company to…
East Boston’s Karla Torres-Welch Honored by Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA), the largest girl serving organization in Massachusetts, is proud to recognize Karla Torres-Welch of East Boston with the GSUSA Appreciation Pin GSEMA recently celebrated the dedication and skills of its 4,000 active volunteers at…