East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) is pleased to announce the launch of a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Residency Program funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). This residency program aims to expand the pool of…
Month: February 2021
City of Boston announces street sweeping
Ticketing enforcement for expired inspection stickers and vehicle registration to resume Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) and the Public Works Department this week announced updated street enforcement regulations for the City of Boston. Beginning Monday, March…
REP. JON SANTIAGO LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FOR MAYOR
Santiago urges neighbors to join him in writing next chapter of “our Boston story” State Representative Jon Santiago announced his candidacy for Mayor of Boston. In a two minute video, produced in both English and Spanish, Santiago tells his personal…
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Residents join fight against Line 3 pipeline
Efforts to stop the Enbridge Energy Line 3 oil pipeline (which runs from the Alberta tar sands through areas of the Midwest) replacement project have ramped up in recent weeks, including support from right here in Boston. Local organizations like…
Crite Park gets a start with nomination for $250K CPA grant
The Friends of Crite Park have taken one step in the right direction to completely change the landscape and programming for Crite Park in the South End with a $250,000 Community Preservation Act (CPA) grant awarded to them last Thursday.…
Johnny: Long-time resident John Jones passes after battle with cancer
By Alison Barnet John Jones, 74, passed away earlier this month after a long battle with lung cancer. Those from the neighborhood will miss seeing him sitting on a bench outside the South End library, at Sparrow Park or Sarni…
Old South Church recommended to receive $150,000 CPA grant from city to help defray costs of tower repairs
Old South Church has been recommended to receive a $150,000 Community Preservation Act grant from the city, which will pay a portion of the cost to make emergency repairs on its 246-foot tower. “We have a 20-year building plan, and…
Seniors 65 and older and those with two or more comorbidities will be eligible for vaccine on Feb. 18
Baker asks residents to be patient for their appointments Governor Charlie Baker announced on Wednesday that beginning on February 18, individuals age 65 and older, as well as those with two or more “certain medical conditions” will be eligible to…
Ayer Mansion recommended to receive $30,000 city CPA grant
The Ayer Mansion has been recommended to receive a $30,000 Community Preservation Act grant from the city that will allow it to finish restoration work on the façade of the Tiffany-designed building, wrapping up a project that first got underway…