By John Lynds One month ago it looked as though Piers Park Sailing Center (PPSC) was heading for closure. However, the community stepped up, raised money for the cash-strapped community sailing program and last week the PPSC board announced the…
Month: April 2017
ISD to Launch New Pilot Program in Eastie
By John Lynds Boston Inspectional Service Department (ISD) Commissioner William Christopher announced that East Boston has been picked as one of three neighborhoods to take part in a new city initiative. Christopher announced at Monday night’s Harbor View Neighborhood Association…
Suffolk Downs Sale Approved by MGC
By John Lynds The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) unanimously approved the sale of Suffolk Downs Racetrack in East Boston last Thursday during its monthly meeting. The approval from the MGC was needed so the owners of Suffolk Downs, Sterling Suffolk…
Madaro Urges MBTA to Fund Blue-Line/Red-Line Connector
By John Lynds As the MBTA begins revising and updating its Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and the State Transportation Investment Program (STIP), State Representative Adrian Madaro gave testimony last week urging the ‘T’ to incorporate the Blue-Line/Red-Line Connector, a major…
Thank You, Pierpac
There are few activities for East Boston youth in the summer months that are more superb than the sailing program conducted by the Piers Park Sailing Center. For more than 20 years, this program has had children out on the…
Make It Your Moment: One Boston Day
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh The Boston Marathon showcases the best of Boston. People from all backgrounds and all neighborhoods line the streets and celebrate one another and our city. Runners are cheered on by complete strangers, because everyone is…
Magic Win EBYBL Championship
The Magic won the 2017 EBYBL Championship beating the Warriors 20 to 14. Coaches Mario Santos and Anthony Holman were very pleased with the play of their team. It was truly a team effort. Jaden Marshall was high scorer. Amaya…
Obituaries 04-05-2017
Gail Bernice Sweezey Retired Registered Nurse Gail Bernice (Stewart) Sweezey passed away on March 24 surrounded by her family. She was 70 years old. Gail was born on December 13, 1946 in Everett to the late Robert Joseph Stewart and …