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MassDOT is looking to expand ferry service in the region – a new study will take place in East Boston
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that it has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure a transportation planning and engineering consultant [...]
Senate Approves 264 New Boston Alcohol Licenses – Get the details.
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JULY 29, 2024…..Boston would gain more than 260 new alcoholic beverage licenses under a bill that cleared the Massachusetts Senate Monday afternoon, [...]
MBTA Announces Contactless Payments Starting August 1st
How convenient! Starting August 1, the MBTA will officially roll out contactless payment at all of its fare gates, buses, and Green Line and Mattapan Trolley trains. [...]
BPD officers visit Little Adventures and La Vaca Lola daycare centers in East Boston
We love this! BPD in the neighborhood! See press release below via BPD News! What a delightful day it was at District A-7! Officers had [...]
City of Boston Announces $11M Grant to Enhance Boston’s Tree Canopy
BOSTON - Friday, October 6, 2023 - Today, Mayor Wu joined Senator Ed Markey to celebrate that the City of [...]
Council President Flynn Organizes Training to Promote Civility and Professionalism in the Boston City Council
Gheesh…it’s sad this even has to be a thing… BOSTON – During his term in leadership at the Council, Boston [...]
Fire in East Boston – 14 Trustman Terrace
Boston Fire responded to a call for a fire around 9:30am on Friday at 14 Trustman Terrace. Firefighters quickly knocked [...]
East Boston Ferry will continue through November!
East Boston and Winthrop ferries are extended until November 30, and Lynn ferries are extended to October 31.  BOSTON – Due to popular demand, the MBTA today [...]
New Liquor Licenses Could Be Coming to the Neighborhood!
Wouldn't it be nice to enjoy a glass of wine or a nice cold beer with your meal at a [...]
Don’t be alarmed – This is only a test – FEMA will conduct a test of IPAWS Today
If your phone starts making a loud alarm noise today around 2ish, don’t panic. It’s only a test! FEMA, in [...]
City of Boston SPACE Grant Applications Now Open
BOSTON – Monday, October 2, 2023 – Today Mayor Michelle Wu announced the Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion is now accepting applications for the [...]
Coyote Warning in East Boston!
You better hide your kids.  Hide your dogs! Hide your cats! Word is the Eastie Coyote is back in town. The coyote has been spotted [...]
Eastie Farm Receives a $1M grant
Well, that's exciting news! East Boston’s Eastie Farm will receive a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to expand its youth Climate Corps program. [...]
MBTA Service Changes and Shutdowns on the Horizon
BOSTON – The MBTA today announced service changes in October on the Red, Orange, Green, Mattapan, Kingston, Middleborough, Greenbush, and Haverhill lines. The MBTA will [...]
3 Alarm Fire in East Boston Displaced 33 Residents on Saratoga Street – Here’s how you can help!
BFD responded to a call for a fire at 851 Saratoga Street on Wednesday morning around 6:30am. The fire quickly went to 3-alarms. The fire [...]
Boston Women’s Soccer is coming in 2026!
It’s official! The National Women’s Soccer League will expand the league’s franchise to Boston in 2026. The last time we had a women’s soccer team [...]