On Thursday, April 25, City Councilor At-Large Annissa Essaibi-George, the Chair of the Committee on Homelessness, Mental Health, and Recovery and the Committee on Education, is organizing the first ever, city-wide Needle Take Back initiative in Boston. The partners and…
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News Briefs
What is National Social Security Month? April is National Social Security Month, a time dedicated to educating the American public about our programs and services. During this month, Social Security and its partners promote educational materials the public to emphasize…
Community News
Eagle Hill Civic Association April meeting agenda The Eagle Hill Civic Association will hold its April Meeting on Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at East Boston High School inside the cafeteria. The agenda is as follows: Station 7 Updates:…
Community Calendar
Harbor View Neighborhood Association First Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. at the Edward Brooke Charter School, 145 Byron St. Kiwanis Club of East Boston First and Third Tuesday of every month 6 p.m. at Spinelli’s Restaurant in Day Square.…
Eight Units Pitched for Lubec Street
Attorney Matt Eckel pitched his client’s plans at Monday night’s Gove Street Citizens Association (GSCA) meeting to erect an eight unit residential building on Lubec Street. The 3,000 square foot vacant lot at 69 Lubec Street would be transformed into…
Suffolk University Student Briana D’Amelio Places in National Paralegal Writing Contest
By Tony Ferullo Briana D’Amelio’s essay arguing that judges should be appointed rather than elected was so persuasive that it won her second place in a national competition. Never shy to say what’s on her mind, D’Amelio, an East Boston…
Stations of the Cross
Two Eastie Teachers Named BPS Educator of the Year
Two East Boston teachers were honored by Boston Public Schools and the Boston Teachers Union (BTU) as an Educator of the Year. The two local teachers and nine teachers from other BPS schools in the city were invited to watch…
Mayor Walsh’s Budget Includes Capital Spending for Eastie
Last week Mayor Martin Walsh released his $3.48 billion plan that aims at supporting his Administration’s commitment to a responsible, balanced and bold budget, with increased investments in early childhood education, affordable housing, climate preparedness, recovery services, public safety and…
Paul Franzese Completes Boston Marathon for Salesian Boys & Girls Club
People run the Boston Marathon for a lot of different reasons. For some it’s something on their bucket list. For others it’s the thrill of being part of one of the most historic road races in the world. However, for…