While John White has been the unofficial face behind East Boston APAC since the 1970s, one of the neighborhood’s most vital social service programs, Amy Lima was the agency’s heart. Since 1996, Lima, a lifelong Eastie resident who recently moved…
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Official Opening of Greenway
Massport’s Jose Masso addresses the crowd as Massport CEO Thomas Glynn, Sen. Petruccelli, Rep. Basile, Councilor LaMattina and Mary Ellen Welch look on at the official opening ceremony last week for the Greenway Connector.
By the Crime Numbers: Basile Reviews Crime Stats Following Maverick Landing Shooting
A shooting incident near Maverick Landing late Sunday night that injured one person had an immediate reaction from Representative Carlo Basile Basile spoke out Monday morning following the incidents and reached out to the District 7’s captain and community leaders…
EBMS to Hold Annual Kindergarten Parade
On Friday, September 5, 2014 East Boston Main Streets (EBMS) will hold the 14th Annual Countdown to Kindergarten Parade at 10:30 am at Central Square in East Boston. East Boston, MA 24-August-2014 East Boston Main Streets and Countdown to Kindergarten…
Annual Fireworks Show Set for Saturday
For the second year in a row, the City of Boston and Summer on the Waterfront are holding Boston Harbor fireworks at 9 pm on the Saturday night of Labor Day Weekend. Lead sponsor Boston Harbor Cruises and supporting sponsors…
Eastie Pride Day
East Boston’s elected officials, residents and volunteers cut the cake to kickoff the 26th Annual Eastie Pride Day.
Some Crimes on the Rise in Eastie
While overall Part One crime is down in East Boston three percent, homicides, rape or attempted rape, robbery or attempted robbery, and burglary or attempted burglary are up when compared to same time period last year. District 7’s Community Officer…
USS Salem Getting Closer to East Boston
The plan to bring the historic World War II era Navy cruiser to East Boston is one step closer to reality. Last week the land deal for the dock and surrounding 15 acres of land in Quincy that has housed…
Local Test Positive for West Nile
For the first time this year a mosquito pool in East Boston has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Tests performed earlier this week confirmed a WNV-positive mosquito pool in the neighborhood even after the city conducted a targeted…
Celebration Time: Annual Eastie Pride Festival Is This Weekend
It’s that time of year to break out your blue and gold attire and head down to Piers Park for the 26th Annual Eastie Pride Day. This year’s Eastie Pride Day will kickoff on Saturday, August 16 at 3 p.m.…