One of the large Tall Ships passing by Piers Park in East Boston.
Category: News
Positive Impact:Longtime EBNHC Employee Honored at Art of Health Care Event
By John Lynds Paula McNabb-Ippolito, Director of Pediatrics at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, was honored last Tuesday evening with the Health Center’s Maestro Award at the Fifth Annual Art of Health Care Event. McNabb-Ippolito, who has worked at…
Edward “Eddie C” Contilli, Beloved Bar Owner,Former Boston Police Officer Dies at 69
By John Lynds Edward “Eddie C” Contilli, the boisterous owner of Eddie C’s bar in Maverick Square who was a much a part of the fabric of the community as the square itself, has died. Mr. Contilli passed away peacefully…
Vine and Barley Gets JPNA Okay for Full Liquor License
By John Lynds Last Tuesday evening, the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association voted in favor of allowing the owner of Vine and Barley to seek a full liquor license from the state for his Sumner Street store. Nick Patel took over…
Massport Responds to Noise Complaints, Runway Work Should be Completed This Week
By John Lynds One of the downsides of living next door to a major international airport is obviously the noise. In May, Massport began a resurfacing project on Runway 4R-22L, a runway that typically handles over 30 percent of Logan’s…
Sen Boncore Endorses Lydia Edwards
First Suffolk and Middlesex State Senator Joseph Boncore has endorsed East Boston resident Lydia Edwards for the District 1 City Council seat. Edwards, who is running against fellow Eastie resident Margaret Farmer and North End resident Stephen Passacantilli, is hoping…
Let’s Get Movin’ 5K
Though these future runners are a little young to enter, they still attended the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s Let’s Get Movin’ program teamed up with the New Balance Foundation for the 6th Annual Let’s Get Movin’ 5K.
East Boston High School Prom
East Boston High School held its prom on June 8, at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor. Pictured are Sarah Benat, Senior Class Advisor; Sarah Rizzo, vice president; Anthony Rizzo, treasurer; Kimberly Flores, secretary; Ariana DiStefano, co-president; Nicole Oliveira, co-president; and…
Local Resident Walk to Support Marfan/EDS Research
By John Lynds Just before she turned 3-years-old, Beth Villani’s daughter, Hannah was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. “Our daughter was diagnosed in January at just age 2 years and 10 months,” said Villani. “I will be honest and say that…
Governor Charlie Baker Addresses the East Boston Chamber of Commerce
By John Lynds Last Thursday morning at Spinelli’s in Day Square, Governor Charlie Baker addressed members of the East Boston Chamber of Commerce and updated the community on some of the initiatives his administration is doing to improve life in…