In an unprecedented effort to increase safety on the roads, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation that will allow applicants who are unable to prove lawful presence in the United States to apply for a Massachusetts driver’s license. Under…
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Give Public Skating a Try This February Vacation
When February Vacation rolls around parents are usually scrambling to make plans for their children and families. While some families will go on vacation, many families will stay home because parents are still working. Finding a good inexpensive winter activity…
Hearing Focuses on Language Barriers on Area Beaches
At last Wednesday’s Metropolitan Beach Commission meeting, Commission Co-Chair Rep. Adrian Madaro made a shocking revelation. “In my district of East Boston, I’m blessed to represent an incredibly vibrant community and immigrant community and our diversity is our point of…
Piers Park Phase II on Track for 2023
At a Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) meeting last week, Massport’s Anthony Guerriero said the project is on track to be completed by the end of the 2023 calendar year. “We’re still scheduled to open the park at the end…
Tree Eastie’s Bill Masterson Looks to Plant 100 Trees in the Spring
For a couple of years now Tree Eastie has been trying to rekindle the neighborhood’s grassroots effort to get more trees planted in East Boston. Tree Eastie’s Bill Masterson has been on a crusade to get the neighborhood’s tree canopy…
Berkshire Roots Looks to Add Medical Cannabis to Its Adult Use Dispensary on Meridian
East Boston’s first adult use dispensary is looking to add medical marijuana to its menu and expand its hours. At a Boston Cannabis Board hearing last week, Berkshire Roots CEO James Winokur said the dispensary at 253 Meridian St. has…
Wu Announces Budget Listening Tour
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Budget Management (OBM) announced a series of listening sessions in partnership with the Boston City Council to both educate residents and solicit public feedback on the FY2023 Operating Budget and FY23-27 Capital Plan,…
East Boston Chamber Commemorates President’s Day
The East Boston Chamber of Commerce will be placing a display of American flags to commemorate the upcoming President’s Day on Monday, February 21 at the Daniel H Solari Square outside the Chamber of Commerce office at 464 Bremen Street.…
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Encourages New England Residents to Donate Holocaust-Era Artifacts
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will present a live virtual program for New England residents on Wednesday, March 9, from noon to 1 p.m., as part of its ongoing efforts to rescue the evidence of the Holocaust. As event…
Gabriela Coletta, Candidate for City Council District 1, Endorsed by OPEIU Local 453
Gabriela Coletta, candidate for Boston City Councilor District One, announced the endorsement of OPEIU Local 453, the second largest union at the MBTA and the only one in all 34 departments. Preliminary Election Day is April 5, 2022. General Election…