U.S. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley announced last week that East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) could receive up to $14.7 in grant money through the American Rescue Plan. EBNHC has been serving patients from Eastie, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop and the South…
Author: John Lynds
Biden Administration Sends Easter Eggs to EBNHC
In lieu of this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll, President Joseph Biden and the First Lady gifted the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) with 800 commemorative Easter Eggs. In return EBNHC administrators have distributed the eggs to staff…
Recovery on the Harbor Cuts Ribbon
A new resource center for people in recovery opened its doors in East Boston earlier this month that hopes to target the recovery community in Eastie, Winthrop, Revere, Charlestown and Chelsea. Run by North Suffolk Mental Health Association (NSMH) Recovery…
National Guard Helps EBNHC Overcome Vaccine Staffing Challenges
Vaccinating hundreds of residents at multiple sites each day has been a huge undertaking for East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), but luckily the Health Center has had continued support from the Massachusetts National Guard. As part of the Commonwealth’s…
Manny Lopes Honored by Boston Council; Shares Honor With Fellow Team Members
recognized at the Boston City Council’s Annual Black History Month Celebration as the Council honored Black essential workers in the City of Boston for their leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lopes joined the health center as an 18-year-old researcher, working…
Sen. Boncore reappointed Chair of Transportation
Sen. Joseph Boncore (D-Winthrop) was recently reappointed by Senate President Karen Spilka to once again chair the Joint Committee on Transportation. Boncore, who represents Winthrop, East Boston, Revere, the North End and part of Cambridge, was first appointed chair of…
Sen. Boncore, Rep. Madaro Help Push Landmark Climate Legislation Over the Goal Line
Last week Sen. Joseph Boncore (D-Winthrop) and Rep. Adrian Madaro (D-East Boston) helped push the passing of landmark climate change legislation in the House and Senate. The legislation aims to overhauls state’s climate laws, drives down greenhouse gas emissions, creates…
East Boston’s Ben Downing Announces Candidacy for Governor
On Monday afternoon East Boston resident Ben Downing is inside Mi Pueblito Restaurant in Orient Heights Square picking up some tacos for lunch. “The chicken jalapeno here is also really good,” Downing tells me as he pays for his lunch.…
EBSB Always Available for their Customers
East Boston Savings Bank Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gavegnano has often said the key to EBSB’s continued success is being a ‘big bank with a small bank mentality’. “People answer the phones here,” said Gavegnano. “Everybody who…
Recovery on the Harbor Set to Open Next Month
A new resource center for people in recovery will open its doors in Orient Heights Square next month and serve residents from East Boston and Winthrop working on their sobriety. Run by North Suffolk Mental Health Association (NSMH) Recovery on…