In an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19 the MBTA announced it will be reducing frequency in service to help facilitate social distancing. “All subway and bus service will run on Saturday schedules,” the MBTA announced in a statement.…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Cancels All Community Group’s March Meetings
When it became apparent that the COVID-19 virus had quickly turned into a pandemic and cases began popping up all over the nation, East Boston’s local community groups that keep their eyes and ears on the neighborhood’s development projects and…
Car Crashes into Home on Falcon Street
Eagle Hill residents living at 41 Falcon Street were shocked when a SUV trying to maneuver out of the parking area from the street above came crashing down through their fence and landed in their yard. Surveillance video shows the…
SBA to Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranzaissued the following statement last Friday in response to the President’s address to the nation: “The President took bold, decisive action to make our 30 million small businesses more resilient to Coronavirus-related economic disruptions. Small businesses are vital…
Money Tips to Stay Safe from Coronavirus
By Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst •Ask Your Bank for Help “Many banks and credit unions have stated they are willing to offer assistance to people who face temporary financial hardship due to the coronavirus,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. “These…
Daily and Sunday Masses Suspended
East Boston’s Catholic Churches have long been the center of faith, social gathering and interaction as parishioners join in prayer. Each Sunday at churches like St. Joseph-St. Lazarus, Most Holy Redeemer, Our Lady of the Assumption and Sacred Heart Church…
Ward 1 Dem. Committee Holds Caucus for Convention Delegates
On Saturday, March 7 the newly elected Ward 1 Democratic Committee held a caucus to elect delegates to the 2020 Massachusetts State Democratic Convention to be held on May 30 at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell. However, that date…
EBNHC preparing for coronavirus
It was only a matter of time before the coronavirus, or COVID-19, that spread across China landed in Boston. The Boston Public Health Commission announced that as of Monday there was one confirmed case of coronavirus in Boston and eight…
Eastie goes with Bernie for President Fresh slate for the Ward 1 Democratic Committee
East Boston voters headed to the polls during last Tuesday’s Super Tuesday Presidential Primary to vote for their preferred presidential candidate as well as to elect the neighborhood’s Ward 1 Democratic Committee members. While former Vice President Joseph Biden took…
Mayor, Superintendent proposing changes to student education records
Mayor Martin Walsh and BPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius proposed a new Boston School Committee policy following a lawsuit that stems from an incident at East Boston High School (EBHS) involving reports generated by Boston Public Schools and made available to…