The work schedule for the first two weeks of the Callahan Tunnel Project. Work will happen 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This schedule may change as work progresses. An updated will be provided as needed. Other concurrent…
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Local Police Officer Almost Wins Howie Carr’s Jaguar
With Whitey Bulger safe behind bars until his days run out, the contract on his nemesis Howie Carr’s head is gone and its once again safe for the media personality to drive the streets of Boston without having to look…
The East Boston Central Catholic School Christmas Choir
The East Boston Central Catholic School Christmas Choir provided caroling at teh 10th annual Eastie Elves Fundraiser that was held at the Hyatt Harbor Boston Harbor Hotel. on Dec. 13.
Meeting with Mayor -Elect Walsh
East Boston Chamber President Diane Modica and EB Main Streets Treasurer Grace Magoon of MP&Co. Tax and Financial Services recently attended a “Small Business Roundtable” with Mayor Elect Marty Walsh who heard concerns and recommendations from small businesses owners operating…
An Early Christmas Present: City Tax Rate Drops for Residential and Commercial Payers
There’s some good news for East Boston homeowners this New Year. Last week the City of Boston released the property tax rates for Fiscal Year 2014 and is down for both residential and commercial properties. This could save Eastie homeowners…
LaMattina Supports Returning Liquor License Process to Boston
City Councilor Sal LaMattina was one of 12 Councilors that voted in favor of At-Large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley’s home rule petition to return the liquor license process to the City of Boston. The measure passed 12-1 with Councilor Bill…
Topping off Ceremony at Portside at Pier One
As the last beam was hoisted onto the first building constructed as part of Roseland’s $46 million Portside at Pier One waterfront development project in East Boston, the union workers involved as well as state and elected officials took the…
Harbor Association Names Pollock as Harbor Champion
The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) named Matt Pollock, a graphic artist and sculptor, and the executive director of HarborArts, in East Boston a Harbor Champion this week. Three years ago East Boston became the site of the first outdoor public art…
Excel Academy Expanding Again
East Boston’s Excel Academy Charter School is in the process of expanding once again and will hold a community meeting with the Boston Redevelopment Authority next week. On Wednesday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Paris Street Community Center…
Three Local Officers Receive Halloran Award for Bravery
It takes a special person to run into a burning building while everyone else is running out. But that’s exactly what two East Boston officers from District 7 and a third officer from Eastie did on a frigid night back…