James “Jim” McGrane, a man who spent his career as a friend and mentor to hundreds of East Boston children over the years, has died. McGrane died suddenly on Saturday, Feb. 24 in Naples, FL . He was 73 years…
Author: John Lynds
Fire Rips Through Building on Havre Street Tuesday
A large four-alarm fire broke out on Havre Street Tuesday and injured one firefighter, according to the Boston Fire Department. Boston Fire responded at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon to the fire that broke out at 238 Havre St. On arrival,…
John Nucci Faces the Biggest Battle of His Life:Respected Former City Councilor in Need of a Kidney Transplant
Throughout his political career, whether it was running for Boston School Committee, City Council or Suffolk County Clerk Magistrate John Nucci has relied on the help of others to help him win. Now, Nucci needs the help of others more…
Annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash Set for March 11
Each year, hundreds of area residents brave the frigid waters at the M Street Beach in South Boston to help raise money for free activities at Constitution Beach in East Boston, as well as other state beaches from Nahant to…
Frontline of Care:Eastie Highlighted in BPHC’s Health of Boston Report
Mayor Martin Walsh, in conjunction with the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), recently released the BPHC’s Health of Boston report. The report represents the overall health of Boston residents, providing a foundation for the City’s further planning and implementation of…
MG2 Plans Efficiency Units for Walley Street
Developer MG2, who is already planning a 38-unit development at the end of Walley Street, is proposing eight townhouses at the other end of the street. At Monday night’s Orient Heights Neighborhood Council (OHNC) meeting, Conor McCormack from MG2 said…
Veronica Robles Cultural Center Receives City Grant
Mayor Martin Walsh and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture in collaboration with the Boston Cultural Council (BCC) and the Mass Cultural Council announced the Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VRCC) was one of 181 Boston arts organizations that will…
OHNC Approves Six-Unit Development for Bennington Street
Some thought it was too big, others thought there were too many units, but at the end of the day Orient Heights Neighborhood Council members voted 18 to 12 in favor of a six-unit, residential development on Bennington Street. The…
ISD’s New Housing Program Launches in East Boston
Last year, Boston Inspectional Service Department (ISD) Commissioner William Christopher made the rounds at East Boston community meetings to drum up support for a new pilot program his department was proposing. Christopher told residents that Eastie was picked as one…
Building Partially Collapses, Later Demolished in Maverick Square
Longtime East Boston business owner and civic leader Grace Previte Magoon was sitting in her office in Maverick Square between Eddie C’s Bar and La Sultana Bakery Sunday when she heard an explosion. “It was a big boom,” said Magoon…