Preparing to sail in the early morning at Piers Park is one of East Boston’s finest traditions over the past decade. Hundreds of Eastie children have learned how to sail in the Piers Park program. The Boston skyline rising in…
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Local Mom Wins YMCA’s Health and Wellness Package
An East Boston mom was the winner of a health and wellness package at the East Boston YMCA following a citywide contest. Voters selected Elizabeth Jalbert as the winner of the Greater Boston YMCA’s Mother’s Day Relax and Renew contest.…
No Eastie Casino Group Rallies Against Proposal
Since its public protest against the $1 billion proposal to build a casino at Suffolk Downs earlier this month, the No Eastie Casino grassroots group has seen a swell of support. On their David and Goliath plight, the group has…
EBHNC Officially Opens New Offices
With four new medical departments already serving patients, the administrative offices up and running and a full service pharmacy and café on the way the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) officially cut the ribbon to open its new facility…
Community Discusses Casino
Two well-attended meetings have taken place in East Boston since the owners of Suffolk Downs have revealed their plans for a $1 billion resort-style casino at the 77-year-old racetrack. Over 200 hundred residents turned out for the first meeting held…
EBHS Class of 72 Reunion Sept. 15
East Boston High School Class of 1972 is celebrating their 40th reunion at Kowloon 948 Broadway, Saugus MA 781-233-0077 on September 15 from 7 – 11 PM. There will be a family style sit down banquet dinner. Great Entertainment by…
Graduation Day at East Boston High School
National Honor Society grads line up for a photo prior to Saturday’s East Boston High School graduation commencement ceremonies.
Group Protests Casino at Suffolk Downs
While thousands flocked to Suffolk Downs Racetrack Saturday to take part in the Belmont Stakes festivities a small but determined group of anti-casino residents were less than three miles away protesting the placement of a resort-style casino in the neighborhood…
Annual Relay for Life Set for June 15
It’s been hailed as one of the best fundraising events in East Boston that shows the neighborhood and its residents at their best. On Friday, June 15 at 6 p.m. the 4th Annual Relay for Life will kickoff at East…
Easy Ride: Suffolk Officials to Pay for Road to Ease Gridlock
It’s a road long plagued by traffic during rush hour. On Boardman Street, motorists from East Boston trying to get onto Route 1A may have to sit through several light cycles before being able to take a right to go…