In its 117 year old history the famed Santarpio’s Pizza on the corner of Chelsea and Porter Streets has never delivered. The no-frills pizza joint that serves up pizza and BBQ lamb, sausage and steak tips is known for its…
Author: John Lynds
Transit Authority Arrests Local Man
Transit Police have arrested an East Boston man last week that was probably not practicing social distancing and allegedly exposing himself to female passengers on MBTA trains. Transit Police detectives arrested Farid Ennagi, 44, of East Boston on March 17…
MBTA Tweaks Reduced Service Schedule, Provides Other Updates
In an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19, the MBTA announced last week that it would be reducing frequency in service to help facilitate social distancing. However, following Tuesday’s implementation of service reductions that led to crowded trains on…
Funeral Homes Adapt to COVID-19 Pandemic
While Gov. Charlie Baker listed businesses performing funeral and memorial services as ‘essential’ businesses that can remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic and statewide shutdown of other non-essential businesses, local funeral homes have had to adapt to other changes. With…
Food Distribution Sites so Far a Success in Eastie
With schools closed, East Boston’s food distribution sites scattered across the neighborhoods have been doing an unbelievable job keeping up with the demand of feeding children and families amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Each day the six sites have been feeding…
BPS Closes Schools Amid COVID-19 Outbreak, Food Distribution Sites Established
As the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) grips Boston, the nation and the world, Mayor Martin Walsh and Superintendent Brenda Cassellius made the tough decision to close Boston Public Schools (BPS) until April 27. BPS has established several food distribution sites…
Eastie Businesses Close or Switch to Takeout, Delivery-only During Covid-19 Outbreak
As the Mayor’s Office released new guidelines for bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 outbreak East Boston businesses have been forced to either close or move to a take out/delivery operation. Effective Tuesday, no restaurant with or without an alcoholic…
BPS Closure Trickle Down to Eastie Non-Profits
The nationwide guidelines to help combat the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic sweeping the city, nation and the world has led to the closure of schools, businesses and churches across East Boston. Many nonprofits here that serve thousands of school-age children when…
MBTA Reduces Service on All Lines
In an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19 the MBTA announced it will be reducing frequency in service to help facilitate social distancing. “All subway and bus service will run on Saturday schedules,” the MBTA announced in a statement.…
COVID-19 Outbreak Cancels All Community Group’s March Meetings
When it became apparent that the COVID-19 virus had quickly turned into a pandemic and cases began popping up all over the nation, East Boston’s local community groups that keep their eyes and ears on the neighborhood’s development projects and…