When Larry Braman was a graduate student enrolled at Columbia University in the early 1970s he found himself in front of the former East Boston Land Use Council pitching an idea for a parcel of land between Maverick Square and…
Author: John Lynds
Celebrated Colombian Artist Felipe Ortiz Turns Eastie Intersection into Work of Art
Anyone who lives in Orient Heights knows the area near the Marty Pino Community Center where Ashley Street dumps out onto Boardman can be a dangerous area for pedestrians and motorists. With a community center and neighboring Noyes Park hosting…
Boston Licensing Board Approves New Restaurant
Last week the Boston Licensing Board approved plans for a new ‘pan-Latin’ restaurant on the corner of Border and Decatur Street inside a commercial space created by NOAH (East Boston Neighborhood of Affordable Housing) as part of its Coppersmith Village…
City Councilor Edwards Becomes Senator-Elect Edwards
Yesterday, voters in East Boston and the rest of the First Suffolk & Middlesex district went to the polls and elected City Councilor Lydia Edwards to serve as their next state senator. Once sworn in Edwards will become the first…
Eastie’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Increases Another 76 Percent
The COVID 19 virus continues to spread across East Boston with nearly 4 out of every 10 residents tested for the virus last week turning out to be positive. Deaths from the virus are also rising at an alarming rate…
East Boston Resident and Longtime BPD Officer Robert Anthony Retires
Last week, lifelong East Boston resident, former East Boston High School hockey coach Robert Anthony announced he was retiring from the Boston Police Department after a stellar 36 year career with the department. Anthony, who grew up in the Orient…
Mayor Wu Swears in City Council: Delivers Speech Noting the Diversity of the Governing Body
On Monday, in one of the shortest and perhaps the coldest Boston City Council inaugurations in recent history, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu swore in returning and new members of the Council outside City Hall. Due to the rising number of…
Ruggiero Family Memorial Home Expands to the North Shore
The Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, which was established in East Boston at the former Mazzarella Funeral Home in Orient Heights Square in 1999, has opened its second location in Peabody and will start serving the North Shore in the spring.…
Eastie’s Ricardo Patron to Become Mayors Wu’s Press Secretary
East Boston resident and City Councilor Lydia Edward’s Chief of Staff Ricardo Patron has been appointed by Mayor Michelle Wu to serve as press secretary. Patron will take over duties as Wu’s press secretary on Monday. Patron first joined Councilor…
First Suffolk & Middlesex General Election Set for Tuesday, January 11
On Tuesday, January 11 East Boston voters are reminded to head to the polls during the First Suffolk & Middlesex Special Election General Election and cast their ballots for state senator. District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards, who won the…