By John Lynds The proposed expansion of Logan International Airport’s Terminal E has two sides defending their position on the issue. While Massport has stated that the Terminal E project would have numerous benefits for the community, both environmentally and…
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Although Parade Cancelled, the Eastie Community Praises Organizers
By John Lynds On Sunday Mother Nature did not cooperate with the planned East Boston Columbus Day Parade set to step off down Bennington Street at 1 p.m. Driving rain, the remnants of Hurricane Matthew that swept up the East…
All Electronic Tolling in the Sumner Tunnel October 28
By John Lynds MassDOT announced that cash at the Sumner Tunnel Toll Plaza will no longer be accepted on Friday, October 28 as All Electronic Tolling (AET) will begin on that day. “In preparation for the transition, MassDOT will host…
Columbus Day Parade to Step off on Sunday
By John Lynds It’s East Boston’s turn to host the annual Columbus Day Parade, a yearly tradition of Italian American Pride that is split between here and the North End every other year. This year’s parade will kick off from…
East Boston High Health Center Opens Officially, Already Changing Lives
By Seth Daniel When East Boston High School senior Yvan Martinez became homeless a little while ago, there weren’t many places he could turn for the basics – such as food, shelter and health care. However, with the East Boston…
Wingstop Set to Open New Restaurant in Eastie
By John Lynds Representatives from the popular Texas-based chicken wing restaurant, Wingstop, stopped by last week’s Eagle Hill Civic Association meeting to update residents on the restaurant and what owners hope to accomplish in Eastie. Wingstop’s Laura and John Rebello…
Eastie Early Voting Sites Released
By John Lynds The City of Boston’s Election Department this week released the times, dates and locations of the early voting sites in East Boston for the upcoming Presidential Election. In Eastie registered voters can head to the polls on …
Meet Father Eric Bennett, Sacred Heart’s New Parish Priest
By John Lynds While the community fought hard to keep beloved Sacred Heart Parish Priest, Father Wayne Belschner, his move to Deedham has lead to arrival of a new leader of the church who said he’s ready to continue the…
Two Indicted for Eastie Teen’s Murder
By John Lynds The two East Boston residents being held on charges that they were responsible for the vicious June murder of 19-year-old Blanca Lainez inside a garage on Princeton Street were officially indicted Monday. According to District Attorney Daniel…
Orient Heights Group Votes Against Eastie Medical Marijuana Dispensary
By John Lynds Despite chants from medical marijuana advocates at Monday night’s Orient Heights Neighborhood Council (OHNC) meeting, the group voted 29 to 15 against the proposal to place a medical marijuana dispensary on McClellan Highway in East Boston. Newton…