Two new public art installations by two will make their debut in East Boston on July 13, at the East Boston Social Centers and LoPresti Park. With support of a Boston Transformative Public Art grant artist Yu-Wen Wu and artist…
Author: John Lynds
Woman Charged With 2020 Hate Crime Receives Probation
Last week, the second Revere woman charged with a hate crime in the February 2020 attack of a 46-year-old mother and her 15-year-old daughter in Maverick Square received what some civil rights activists are calling a lenient sentence for her…
Eastie’s COVID Positive Test-Rate Increases
With summer in full swing and many residents enjoying numerous fun in the sun activities, health officials are bracing for another summer surge as the omicron sub variants of the COVID-19 virus are again spreading rapidly. After weeks of progress…
Zumix’s Annual Summer Concert Series To Kick Off This Weekend in Piers Park
Zumix will kick off its Annual Summer Concert Series on Sunday, July 10 at Piers Park immediately following the neighborhood’s popular music and performing arts organizations’s Walk for Music. Not only will the kick off of Zumix’s Summer Concert Series…
Suffolk County DA’s Community Reinvestment Grant Will Help Two Nonprofits Doing Work in Eastie
Last week District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced the distribution of $60,000 in grants to Suffolk County nonprofit organizations dedicated to promoting the health and safety of the county’s residents. Two nonprofits doing work in Eastie and beyond were among the…
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…
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…