In an effort to better promote social distancing and curb gathering of more than 10 people Gov. Charlie Baker issued an emergency order requiring all coastal beach reservation parking areas managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to…
Author: John Lynds
State Closes Parking Along Winthrop Shore Drive
In an effort to better promote social distancing and curb gathering of more than 10 people Gov. Charlie Baker issued an emergency order last Friday requiring all coastal beach reservation parking areas managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation…
City, EBNHC, HYM Team Up For COVID-19 Testing for First Responders at Suffolk Downs on Saturday
A coordinated effort between the City of Boston, the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), local healthcare providers and the owner of Suffolk Downs to test as many of the city’s First Responders for COVID-19 occured Saturday at Suffolk Downs.…
Funeral Homes Adapting to Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic
While Gov. Charlie Baker listed businesses performing funeral and memorial services as ‘essential’ businesses that can remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic and statewide shutdown of other non-essential businesses, local funeral homes have had to adapt accordingly. With churches closed…
Eastie’s Santarpio’s Pizza Now Delivering
In its 117 year old history the famed Santarpio’s Pizza on the corner of Chelsea and Porter Streets has never delivered. The no-frills pizza joint that serves up pizza and BBQ lamb, sausage and steak tips is known for its…
EBNHC, Greater Boston Preparing for Coronavirus
It was only a matter of time before the coronavirus, or COVID-19, that spread across China landed in Boston. The Boston Public Health Commission announced that as of Monday, there was one confirmed case of coronavirus in Boston and eight…
Boston Federal Lawmakers Looking for a Quieter Logan
A group of federal lawmakers recently penned a letter to the CEOs of Southwest, Delta and American Airlines urges the three air carriers to begin efforts to drastically reduce airplane noise at Logan International Airport. The problem stems from the…
Massport Delivers $25,000 Grant to Piers Park Sailing Club
When Piers Park Sailing Center, East Boston beloved community sailing program, nearly closed a few years ago due to financial hardships, the East Boston community rallied to help save the sailing center. A donation from Massport then, and another generous…
Governor Signs Ban on Driving While Talking or Texting on Cell Phone
In 90 days unless you have bluetooth or other hands free options inside you car you will face harsh fines for talking, texting or looking at text messages while driving. On Monday Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation to improve road…
Baker Calls for Four Month Ban on Sale of Vaping Products in State
At neighborhood smoke shops hundreds of e-cigarettes, vape devices, tobacco juices and vape related products are sold each day. Long touted as a safer alternative to cigarette smoking, vaping has become the fad for former smokers and those who never…