One topic that is sure to be a major focus in the Boston Mayoral race is each candidate’s plans to help local businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic downturn. Candidates running for the city’s highest office…
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Gubernatorial Hopeful Downing Urges State to Abandon Plans for New Women’s Prison
Following news that the state continues to move forward with plans to build a new women’s prison in Norfolk, former state senator, clean energy business leader, and current gubernatorial candidate Ben Downing today urged state leaders to abandon the project. “Investing in…
Cradles to Crayons’ Launches New Resilience Fund
Cradles to Crayons (C2C) has announced the launch of its 2021 Resilience Fund to directly assist families in Massachusetts recovering from the current health crisis. The local nonprofit organization is committed to being a steady and dependable resource for families…
Winthrop Marketplace Makes Updates
As the manager of the Winthrop Marketplace, Chris Wallerce knows how important it is to stay updated with current trends and best business practices, which is why he made the decision to make some physical updates to the store. Replacing…
Eastie Strong Program Distributes Gift Cards
The new pandemic relief program started by East Boston Main Streets (EBMS), a coalition of real estate developers and local business owners began distributing merchandise gift cards to residents to be used at participating Eastie restaurants. According to EBMS Director…
Eastie Resident Nick Raccuia Starts Brownie Company for Ketogenic Lifestyles
East Boston resident Nick Raccuia is on a mission to develop high quality and great tasting snacks for Ketogenic and low-carb diets. And he is well on his way to reaching that goal, having founded KetoBrownie, a Boston-based nutrition company.…
City Budget Includes $19 Million for Public Housing Project
Last week, acting Boston Mayor Kim Janey proposed her administration’s recommended $3.75 billion Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) operating budget and $3.2 billion Fiscal Year 2022-2026 (FY22-FY26) Capital Plan. Janey said the budget focuses on providing the resources for the city’s…
Edwards Named Vice Chair of the Council’s New Committee on COVID-19 Recovery
Last week, City Council President Pro Tempore Matt O’Malley appointed At Large City Councilor Michael Flaherty and District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards as chair and vice chair of the Council’s new Committee on COVID-19 Recovery. Last Wednesday, the Council…
East Boston Savings Bank Thanks Honest Customer
Anyone in East Boston who knows Phyllis DelVechhio knows she’s as honest as they come. The longtime Eastie resident is a familiar face in the community and has a reputation of always being warm, kindhearted and sincere. So it was…
Councilor Edwards Submits Statement of Candidacy
Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards has submitted her Statement of Candidacy to the City’s Elections Department. Edwards had previously announced she will be seeking re-election in the fall to the District One seat. Edwards must now collect signatures from 200…