Amid a global pandemic, historic racial unrest and a faltering economy, voters will head to the polls on November 3 during arguably one of the most contentious U.S. Presidential elections since 1860. Last week, Mayor Martin Walsh reminded East Boston…
Author: John Lynds
Walsh Weighs in on Suffolk Downs BPDA Approval
Two weeks ago the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) approved the largest single development in Boston’s history. After several years of community meetings and negotiations with residents and city officials, Mayor Martin Walsh said the BPDA approved project represents…
Officials Set Goals to Increase Tree Canopy
Tree Eastie, an organization that has been trying to rekindle the neighborhood’s grassroots effort to get more trees planted in the neighborhood, has been working with NOAH (Neighborhood of Affordable Housing) youth over the past year to document open tree…
Eastie COVID-19 Positive Test Rate Increases Again
After recently seeing a week over week decline in East Boston’s COVID-19 positive test rates, the number now seems to be climbing once again in the neighborhood. Eastie experienced an all time high with an 11.8 percent positive test rate…
Zumix Radio’s 4th Anniversary to Celebrate With 24-Hour Radiothon
For the past three years Zumix has celebrated the launch of Zumix Radio with a community block party that is held in September. The annual anniversary of the radio station’s launch would draw hundreds down to Zumix to enjoy a…
City Council Committee, Councilor Edwards to Host a Working Session on Fair Housing Thursday
Coming on the heels of the Boston Planning and Development Agency’s (BPDA) approval of the Suffolk Downs development proposal two weeks ago, the Boston City Council’s Committee on Government Operations will hold a working session on Thursday, Oct. 8 on…
BPD Warns Eastie Residents of Fraudulent Activity
This week the Boston Police Department issued an alert to East Boston residents warning of fraudulent activity that is targeting the neighborhood. According to police detectives assigned to District A-7 in Eastie there have been numerous reports of fraudulent criminal…
Eastie Artist Participates in City Outdoor Art Installation
On October 2, the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID) will unveil “Tasteful Boston,” an outdoor public art installation in which a dozen regional artists transform 12 BID-area utility boxes into striking works of art that celebrate iconic elements of the…
A New Future: Suffolk Downs Redevelopment Approved by BPDA Board
The largest single development in Boston’s history was approved by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) last Thursday. After a seven hour long marathon BPDA board meeting with housing advocates calling for the BPDA to delay the vote, the…
Incredible Journey: Longtime Director of Operations, Jenny Shulman, to Leave Zumix at the End of the Year
After eight years as one of the more familiar faces at Zumix, the popular music and arts program’s Director of Operations Jenny Shulman announced last week she will leave the nonprofit at the end of December. “I will be leaving…