On Monday the medical teams at EBNHC got a little help from the Davis Companies who is developing The Mark–a 119 condo unit waterfront development project that also includes a connection to the Eastie Harborwalk. On Monday Paul Scapicchio, representing…
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Mayor Says Playing Sports in Parks During Lockdown Is Putting Others in Harm’s Way
Saturday in East Boston was a beautiful day. The temperatures were in the low 60s and the sun was shining–a signal from Mother Nature that spring had begun to sprung. However, these are not normal times and most of Eastie’s…
Amid COVID-19 Closures, Zumix Been Getting Creative
For many of Zumix students, the neighborhood’s popular music and performing arts program is a sanctuary of education, joy and support. Deciding to close Zumix to help encourage social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic was extremely difficult for staff and…
State Announces Command Center Advisory Board of Medical Experts, Infectious Disease Specialists
On Weds., March 25, the state announced the COVID-19 Advisory Board, a group of medical experts that will support the Response Command Center as the Commonwealth continues to respond to COVID-19. The Response Command Center, under the leadership of Secretary Marylou Sudders and reporting to Governor…
Baker Administration Launches Online Portal for PPE, Volunteers to Support COVID-19 Outbreak
The Baker administration on Sunday announced an online portal where individuals and companies can easily donate or sell personal protective equipment (PPE) and volunteer to support the COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts. This effort will ensure that front line responders get the protective…
Consumers Facing Financial Hardships Due to COVID-19 Urged to Contact Local Bank
The Massachusetts Bankers Association urged consumers who are facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic to contact their financial institution for assistance. Local banks throughout the Commonwealth have pledged to work with their customers – individuals and businesses –…
Massachusetts Bar Examination Postponed
The Supreme Judicial Court and the Board of Bar Examiners today announced that, due to the ongoing public health emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Massachusetts bar examination will not be administered on July 28 and July 29, 2020 as previously…
Local Food Distribution Business Donates to Boys & Girls Club, YMCA
East Boston based Sparrow Enterprises, a family owned food distribution business, made a generous donation last week to two neighborhood-based nonprofits that are running daily free breakfast and lunch sites. Heeding a call from Rep. Adrian Madaro for local businesses…
City Officials and Residents Coping With the COVID-19 Virus: Mayor Walsh Sends Team of Volunteers Out to Spread COVID-19 Info
On Saturday an army of volunteers canvassed the streets of East Boston armed with COVID-19 information for residents. The teams made up of volunteers, city workers and Eastie’s elected officials went door to door in each corner of the neighborhood…
Taking Steps to Stop the Spread of COVID-19: EBNHC Taking the Necessary Steps to Protect Our Community
Special to the Times-Free Press As we face the public health crisis of COVID-19, know that Massachusetts is prepared. Our public health departments, world-class healthcare providers and institutions are experts in emergency preparedness and are trained for the possible emergence…