East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) celebrated the opening of a new Neighborhood PACE facility on the site of the old VFW building at 10 Garafolo St. with state and local officials on Thursday morning. Manny Lopes, president and chief…
Edwards, Wu Hold Master Plan Meeting
Last Thursday at the Ashley Street YMCA City Councilors Lydia Edwards and Michelle Wu held a second in a series of meetings regarding the Eastie Master Plan process. The well-attended meeting was a first step in creating a neighborhood-wide Master…
Eastie’s John Nucci Joins Polysystic Kidney Disease Walk to Raise Money and Awareness
Since undergoing a lifesaving kidney transplant in June, East Boston’s John Nucci has been making it his life mission to raise awareness and money for the disease that could have ended his life. “I feel great,” said Nucci. “I’m getting…
Madaro Once Again Pleads Eastie’s Case to MBTA Board
Rep. Adrian Madaro was back before the MBTA Fiscal Management and Control Board last week to advocate for East Boston’s transportation needs. “Lately I have felt like a frequent flier at these meetings,” said Madaro, who has appeared several times…
Border Street Murder Suspect Arraigned, Alleged Getaway Driver Indicted
The man whom police believe is responsible for East Boston’s only homicide this year, was arrested in New Hampshire last week and later arraigned on murder charges last week in Suffolk Superior Court. According to District Attorney Daniel Conley Jeremy…
Gove Street Vote Tied on 205 Maverick Street Project
Members of the Gove Street Citizens Association (GSCA) voted 12 to 12 Monday night regarding the project at 205 Maverick Street. The tied vote means the GSCA will send a letter neither supporting nor opposing the project. The owner of…