At last week’s Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) monthly meeting Sen. Joseph Boncore briefed residents on some of the legislative accomplishments over the past year that directly benefited the neighborhood. “It was a good year fiscally for the state and…
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Liberty Mutual Insurance announces 19 East Boston community grants
East Boston APAC’s parent agency, Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), has received a grant from Liberty Mutual Insurance to address youth homelessness in Eastie and across Boston ABCD will be part of a $5 million effort by Liberty to…
Semi-trucks still getting stuck in tunnel
Community calls on MassDOT for better tunnel signage Unlike Storrow Drive or other roadways in and around Boston that have a system of signs and other fail safes to keep overheight trucks from getting stuck in tunnels or under bridges…
EBECC moves into former Meridian Street Library
The East Boston Ecumenical Community Council (EBECC), one of East Boston’s oldest social service agencies, announced last week that the nonprofit has officially moved into its new office space at the former Meridian Street Library at 282 Meridian St. The…
Massport delivers $25,000 grant to PPSC
When Piers Park Sailing Center, the neighborhood’s beloved community sailing program, nearly closed a few years ago due to financial hardships, the East Boston community rallied to help save the sailing center. Numerous agencies, residents and businesses stepped up with…
Boston Celtics rehab Marty Pino Community Center
Boston Celtics players Enes Kanter and Daniel Theis stopped by the Marty Pino Community Center last Friday afternoon to shoot hoops with local kids, take photos and check out the community center’s recent renovation. The event marked the completion of…
Five-Year Strategy
Superintendent’s draft plan prioritizes students, schools most in need Last Wednesday, Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius presented a draft five-year strategic plan to the Boston School Committee aimed at improving student experiences and outcomes; close opportunity gaps and increases…
Alex DeFronzo Takes the Plunge for the Sailing Center Dunk the Director fundraiser Nets $2,500 for PPSC
Two years ago, Piers Park Sailing (PPSC) Center’s Executive Director Alex DeFronzo decided to use his December birthday to do something different to raise money for the Sailing Center’s programs. To mark his 29th birthday in 2017, DeFronzo jumped into…
Taste of Eastie Set for Jan. 23
For more than two decades, the annual Taste of Eastie has become a local culinary tradition that brings the neighborhood and old friends together through food. The event’s success has long been attributed to its perfect blend of community, camaraderie…
Giving Back Salesian Boys & Girls Club Kids to Get Free Charlie Cards
The Salesian Boys & Girls Club on Byron Street has been an oasis for working parents that need after school care for their children. Knowing their children are in a safe place for the afternoon when school lets out and…