Giant steel arches lined with golden light are becoming new landmarks in East Boston, and the starting points for exploring its stories. The “Thresholds” are part of The Golden Thread, a growing cultural trail created by Project Starboard to connect…
State Senator Lydia Edwards has been named an Equal Justice Works 40×40 Alumni Changemaker. Edwards, a 2014 alum of the program, currently serves as a State Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Equal Justice Works recently launched the 40×40 campaign…
Governor Maura Healey has declared October 4-10 as Fire Prevention Week in Massachusetts, joining communities across the country in recognizing the nation’s longest-running public health and safety observance and encouraging residents to take simple steps to prevent fires and keep…
Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC), a private nonprofit Aging Services Access Point that helps older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers access home- and community-based services and supports, has honored Former State Representative Brian Dempsey, President, Dempsey Associates, and Michael…
The East Boston Social Centers will host The Eastie Social on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at The Tall Ship Boston, 1 East Pier Drive. For five years, neighbors have known the celebration as Joy:us. This…
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released the accountability data and Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) results for the 2025-2026 school year. Overall, per the state accountability framework, the district remains classified as making Moderate Progress Toward Targets.…
Updated Laws Boston City Councilors Coletta Zapata, Weber and Santana introduce amendments to the surveillance oversight ordinance During last week’s Boston City Council Meeting, Councilors Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) Benjamin J. Weber (District 6) and Henry Santana (At-Large) introduced…
The next meeting of the Harbor View Neighborhood Association will be on October 5, 2026, at 6pm. The meeting is In Person only but will be streamed via Facebook for archival purposes. Attendance on Facebook does not qualify for voting.…
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the nomination period for the fifth annual Legacy Business Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, October 30, 2026. Residents are encouraged to nominate long standing businesses that have been located within the…
A proposal before the Boston City Council (docket #1711 – An Ordinance Amending and Extending Protections for Tenants Facing Displacement by Condominium or Cooperative Conversion) would update Boston’s Condominium and Cooperative Conversion Ordinance in accordance with changes made to Massachusetts’…