On Saturday evening of Mother’s Day Weekend, May 12, the extended East Boston Community will gather at 4:00 p.m. for a Celebration of Mass at Sacred Heart Parish followed by a 6:00 p.m. reception, dinner, auction and honoree tribute for…
NOAH Youth Crew’s Tree Canopy Project Progresses
Over forty years ago, Eastie had a serious lack of trees and shade on many streets. Despite efforts by the former Mayor Kevin White Administration in 1975 to plant nearly 500 trees in Eagle Hill and Jeffries Point the neighborhood’s…
Police Briefs 05-02-2018
District Seven Police Report April 19, 2018 Around 08:00 pm in the area of 298 Maverick Street a 38-year old White Hispanic Male with an address in East Boston was arrested and charged with Assault & Battery. April 20, 2018…
President Trump Plans to Make Drugs Affordable Again
During his State of the Union address, President Trump pledged to drive down drug prices. That’s a worthy goal. Fortunately, the Trump administration is already pursuing it in ways that protect patients and encourage research and development. Many strategies that…
Imagine Boston, Imagine East Boston
Every spring, the City of Boston releases our Imagine Boston Capital Plan for the next five years. It outlines where our city’s budget will be focused, our longer-term plans, and our priorities. Essentially, the capital plan details what initiatives and…
A Reason to Celebrate and Many to Thank
The celebration last Saturday at the Piers Park Sailing Center (PPSC) is due to many local organizations and residents. Massport and the East Boston Foundation are two organizations that need to be singled out for their large donations over the…