By John Lynds After a lengthy community process and several changes to the original proposal, the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) approved the 20-unit condo development project at 202 Maverick St. While the two community groups with jurisdiction over Maverick Street…
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Three Proposals for the Condor Street Hess Site
By John Lynds At a Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) sponsored meeting on Monday night at the library, three proposals to develop the former Hess City on Condor Street along the Chelsea Creek were pitched to the community. The industrial parcel…
LaMattina Holds Hearing on Climate Change Effects
By John Lynds At a City Council hearing last Wednesday, City Councilor Sal LaMattina said he was amazed at what he saw when he toured the Netherlands and Denmark to examine climate change and how to prepare for sea level…
Mayor Walsh Joins Boston Police for Eastie Peace Walk
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…
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…