By John Lynds With tensions between police and citizens at an all time high nationwide and the murder of five Dallas police officers during a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest on July 7, Mayor Martin Walsh joined Boston Police’s top…
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Mayor Walsh,Eastie’s Elected Officials Tour Proposed Future Eversource Substation Site
By John Lynds Mayor Martin Walsh joined City Councilor Sal LaMattina, Rep. Adrian Madaro and Sen. Joe Boncore Saturday afternoon to tour the East Boston City Yards — the future site of an Eversource substation that the owner of Chanel…
Hennessey-Crowell Settles in as Crossroads Family Shelter Director
By John Lynds When Audrey Sivikas left as Director of Crossroads Family Shelter in East Boston in 2013, there was a huge void to be filled. After several interim directors that did not have the same impact as Sivikas, it…
OHNC Supports Plans for New Restaurant at Former Victory Pub
By John Lynds Peter Ackerman, a Chelmsford native took ownership of the popular Salvatore’s Restaurants in Downtown Boston and in the Seaport District last year, has set his eyes on the former Victory Pub in East Boston. At Monday night’s…
Piers Park Sailing Kicks Off Summer Fun
By John Lynds Last Thursday evening, Piers Park Sailing Center’s (PPSC) Louisa Conklin stood on the dock of the sailing center surrounded by eager sailors waiting to race. Conklin was giving the group instructions and rules on the upcoming regatta…
Commissioner Evans to Add More Officers in Eastie
By John Lynds In light of the recent uptick in violent crime in East Boston, Boston Police Commissioner William Evans has agreed to add five more police officers to the neighborhood out of the next Boston Police Academy graduating class.…
Children’s Hospital Holds Community Workshop On Grant Opportunities
By John Lynds With Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) planning a $1.5 billion expansion over the next several years, they are required by the state to use a portion of their construction costs to help fund children’s health initiatives in and…
Free Kayaking Returns to Constitution Beach
By John Lynds Last summer’s widely successful free kayaking program at Constitution Beach that drew over 1,500 resident has returned for the next 30 days. The free kayaking program kicked off Monday at the beach and is being run by…
Arrest Made in Eastie Girl’s Murder
By John Lynds The 16-year-old boy arraigned on Monday in the murder of 18-year-old Blanca Lainez allegedly had ‘extensive’ contact with the victim prior to her murder according to investigators. The East Boston youth was taken into custody by Boston…
EBSB Mobile Bank Truck Makes First Appearance in Eastie
By John Lynds On Thursday afternoon at the East Boston Saving Bank’s Orient Heights branch, the bank’s new local bank on wheels made its first appearance in the neighborhood. EBSB’s mobile bank truck includes a full staff of tellers, loan…