The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103 today endorsed At-Large City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George in her candidacy for Mayor of Boston during an event at their office on Freeport Street in Dorchester. IBEW Local 103’s membership includes…
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Essaibi George Endorsed by Sprinkler Fitters Local 550
Following a preliminary win that will advance her to the November 2nd Mayoral Election, At-Large City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George was today endorsed by Sprinkler Fitters Local 550. The union represents approximately 800 skilled members in the Greater Boston area. …
Collins Endorses Murphy in Latest Sign of Momentum
Democratic State Senator Nick Collins — who represents the First Suffolk Senate district — endorsed At-Large City Councilor candidate Erin Murphy. “I represent great neighborhoods in Boston- South Boston, Dorchester, Mattapan, and Hyde Park- and Erin has spoken to the…
Jaramillo Decides Not to Run for State Senate
Juan Pablo Jaramillo of Revere has decided not to run for State Senate seat that was recently vacated by Se. Joseph Boncore. The following is his statement: “The First Suffolk and Middlesex District’s communities of East Boston, Revere, Cambridge, and Winthrop…
Said Abdikarim Endorses Erin Murphy For City Council At-Large Position
Said Abdikarim, whose inspiring story and vigorous campaigning energized Bostonians across the city, has endorsed Erin Murphy as Boston’s next At-Large City Councilor, praising her vision and work ethic as Erin continues to build support before the November 2, Final…
ParkARTS Watercolor Workshops are Back
Artists of all skill levels, ages nine and up, are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for its popular fall series of ParkARTS Watercolor Painting Workshops. This program will be held in September during the last two…
The East Boston YMCA’s 5K Will Return In-Person Next Month
Each year in October runners would get dressed in Halloween Costumes and head down to Mary Ellen Welch Greenway to take part in the East Boston YMCA’s annual “East BOOston 5K” road race and fundraiser. However, last year the COVID-19…
Eastie’s Weekly COVID Infections Increase Above 5 Percent
Last week, East Boston went over the five percent COVID positive test rate threshold that the CDC and city have used during the height of the pandemic last year to begin reconsidering the phased reopening of certain businesses, public spaces…
Three Eastie Students Receive City of Boston Scholarships
Last week, Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced the City of Boston Scholarship Committee awarded three East Boston students up to $10,000 in scholarships to help fund their higher education. Eastie’s Cristina Vasquez who is attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst,…
Tall Ship Bouncers Arrested on Assault and Battery Charges
Last Monday, Mass State Police arrested two bouncers at the popular Tall Ship concept bar and patio along the Eastie waterfront for allegedly assaulting two nurses that were drinking at the establishment. State Police arrested David Ortega, 38, of Tewksbury…