At a Climate Action Conversation at the New England Aquarium recently U.S. Sen. Ed Markey called the global warming crisis a ‘Code Red’ and steps needed to be taken now to ensure a sustainable future for the planet. Markey was…
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September 2021 programs at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
The Department of Recreation and Conservation have announced the following programs will be offered at the Belle Isle Marsh. All programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Inclement weather cancels outdoor programs. Reasonable accommodations upon advance…
Baker-Polito administration announces $21m grants through the MVP Program
Building on its commitment to creating a more climate change resilient Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito Administration last week announced $21 million in grants to cities and towns including a shared grant for Boston through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program. The…
EBNHC Provides Update on CEO Transition Process
Since East Boston Neighborhood Health Center President and CEO Manny Lopes made the shocking announcement earlier this month that he would be leaving his post to serve as Executive Vice President at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Lopes and…
Harborkeepers Host Annual Maritime Beach Festival
Nantucket Lightship to Host Labor Day Fireworks Party
On Thursday, for a $25 donation to the Nantucket Lightship’s U.S. Lightship Museum Museum (USLM) in East Boston, residents can have a front seat to the Labor Day Fireworks in Boston Harbor aboard Nantucket/LV-112. Since 2009, Eastie has played host…
Sen. Boncore Expected to Announce His Resignation
State Sen. Joseph Boncore was expected to announce today that he will be resigning from his seat to accept a major leadership position with the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council. Boncore had been in talks for the past few months with the…
Wu and Edwards Join Coalition for Safer Streets Around Eagle Square
Last week the East Boston Times obtained a copy of security camera video from outside Channel Fish and other businesses in Eagle Square that shows horrific traffic accidents that include car crashes, pedestrians being run over, cars speeding through stop…
News in Brief
Party for City Councillor At-Large Candidate Donnie Palmer The East Boston Republican Committee is hosting a party for Boston City Councillor at-large candidate Donnie Palmer. Everyone is invited to meet and talk with the candidate at Kelley’s Square Pub on…
Citizens Provides $40.7 Million Construction Loan for Phase III of the OH Public Housing Project
This week Citizens Bank announced today that its Community Development Group provided a $40.7 million construction loan to Trinity Financial to help Phase III of the Orient Heights Public Housing Development project get past the goalline. Four years after kicking…