This just in from the East Boston Kiwanis:
(EAST BOSTON, June 17, 2013)– The Kiwanis Club of East Boston will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Saturday, June 22, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Boston Social Centers gym, 68 Central Square in East Boston.
When you donate blood this Saturday, you could be giving someone time to make their own success stories – watching fireworks, having a picnic, or rooting on the home team. So please donate and give someone a summer of stories to tell.
Donors are welcomed to come in off-the-street, but an appointment is preferred. To make an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit: redcrossblood.org.
All presenting donors will receive a free Red Sox T-shirt. And all presenting donors in June will be entered to win a $200 gift card from Suburban Propane to help fuel your community.
The Kiwanis Club of East Boston is an organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time through community service.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Friday, June 7, 2013
MassHousing Announces $2.2 Million in Loan Closings for the Greenway Apartments in East Boston | Massachusetts RealEstateRama
New, 27-unit affordable housing development is completed and fully occupied
BOSTON – June 7, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — MassHousing has closed on $2.2 million in loans for the 27-unit Greenway Apartments, a newly constructed affordable housing community in East Boston.
The Greenway Apartments were developed by the East Boston Community Development Corporation (EBCDC) and Affirmative Investments at 170-172 Maverick St. in East Boston.
MassHousing provided $2.2 million in permanent financing for the project, which is completed and fully occupied. All 21 apartments will be affordable in perpetuity.
Read the full article at RealEstateRama
BOSTON – June 7, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — MassHousing has closed on $2.2 million in loans for the 27-unit Greenway Apartments, a newly constructed affordable housing community in East Boston.
The Greenway Apartments were developed by the East Boston Community Development Corporation (EBCDC) and Affirmative Investments at 170-172 Maverick St. in East Boston.
MassHousing provided $2.2 million in permanent financing for the project, which is completed and fully occupied. All 21 apartments will be affordable in perpetuity.
Read the full article at RealEstateRama
Mayor Menino Alerts Residents to Impacts of Fri (June 7) Tropical Storm Andrea
High Winds and Flooding Expected: Residents Should Plan Travel Accordingly
Public Transit Use Encouraged for Friday Commute
Bad weather associated with Tropical Storm Andrea will be headed toward Boston over the next two days. Starting early Friday morning and lasting until Saturday evening, up to 3 inches of rain is expected, with some areas possibly receiving 4 or more inches. High winds are also expected in the City.
As the first named tropical storm of the season heads toward the Northeast, Mayor Thomas M. Menino today warned residents of local flooding and high wind concerns expected this weekend and urged commuters to plan accordingly or use public transportation whenever possible.
“In the City of Boston, we are no strangers to changing our plans because of the weather,” Mayor Menino said. “The best thing everyone can do Friday is plan ahead. Take the T if you can - it's expected to be a tough evening commute"
The rain will be particularly heavy Friday afternoon into Saturday. The Friday afternoon commute is expected by poor visibility, downpours, and localized street flooding.
The City is preparing for the weather. Boston Water and Sewer Commission crews will spend Thursday clearing storm drains and catch basins to minimize street flooding.
Whenever there are high winds, the possibility also exists for power outages and downed power lines. If you see a downed power line, you should call 911. DO NOT touch downed power lines. If a power line falls near your vehicle, stay in it and dial 911.
The Mayor and his storm team including the Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor this weather event and notify to public with any new information.
Public Transit Use Encouraged for Friday Commute
Bad weather associated with Tropical Storm Andrea will be headed toward Boston over the next two days. Starting early Friday morning and lasting until Saturday evening, up to 3 inches of rain is expected, with some areas possibly receiving 4 or more inches. High winds are also expected in the City.
As the first named tropical storm of the season heads toward the Northeast, Mayor Thomas M. Menino today warned residents of local flooding and high wind concerns expected this weekend and urged commuters to plan accordingly or use public transportation whenever possible.
“In the City of Boston, we are no strangers to changing our plans because of the weather,” Mayor Menino said. “The best thing everyone can do Friday is plan ahead. Take the T if you can - it's expected to be a tough evening commute"
The rain will be particularly heavy Friday afternoon into Saturday. The Friday afternoon commute is expected by poor visibility, downpours, and localized street flooding.
The City is preparing for the weather. Boston Water and Sewer Commission crews will spend Thursday clearing storm drains and catch basins to minimize street flooding.
Whenever there are high winds, the possibility also exists for power outages and downed power lines. If you see a downed power line, you should call 911. DO NOT touch downed power lines. If a power line falls near your vehicle, stay in it and dial 911.
The Mayor and his storm team including the Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor this weather event and notify to public with any new information.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Kiwanis June 18, 2013 hosts Guest Speaker Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins
As the Sheriff of Suffolk County, Tompkins manages all operations at the Suffolk County House of Correction, the Nashua Street Jail and the Civil Process Division. In addition to providing care, custody and rehabilitative support for inmates and pre–trial detainees, Tompkins also oversees a management, security and administrative staff of over 1,000.
As the former Chief of External Affairs for the Department, Sheriff Tompkins supervised his own division and was a member of his predecessor’s nine–person Executive Team, which was responsible for the day–to–day management of all Sheriff’s Department operations. His work also focused on youth violence and crime prevention.
He created the “Choice Program” which sends trained officers into the schools of Boston, Chelsea, Winthrop and Revere to deliver on the program’s mission of helping young people to make positive choices for future success while reinforcing the theme of respect for oneself and for others around them. Officers speak with students about a variety of topics specific to today’s youths including the dangers of drug use and gang involvement, as well as the consequences of criminal activity. Students are also educated about the role of government and good citizenship.
Sheriff Tompkins holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Boston College and a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs from the University of Massachusetts.
Kiwanis Club of East Boston Divisional Interclub
Tuesday June 18, 2013:
6 pm – Spinelli’s East Boston Please RSVP by Friday June 14, 2013
mdipietro@ebsoc.org or by calling 617-650-3442.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Climate Change Focus Group Forming in East Boston, for East Boston
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
East Boston Greenway Meeting (May 23) and Future Events
This just in from Candace Cook:
Friends of East Boston Greenway Meeting
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
East Boston YMCA, 215 Bremen Street
All are welcome. Agenda attached.
*Please plan to attend, your input is essential! The BRA will be presenting a project update and conceptual design of the new Greenway section that will serve as the final connection to Constitution Beach.
Programs & Volunteers
Greenway Gardeners - Volunteers Needed
Saturday June 1, 9am - 12pm
East Boston Greenway – Meet at caboose at Bremen & Marginal Streets. MAP
Help lend a hand to maintain perennial beds on the East Boston Greenway! Tasks include weeding, mulching, and planting of beds with daylilies and native shrubs. We'll provide gloves and tools. Families welcome. To volunteer, contact Candice Cook candice@bostonnatural.org or 617.542.7696 x16
New Balance Foundation Let's Get Movin' Walk/Run for Fitness - Free Family Event by EBNHC
Route includes the East Boston Greenway!
Saturday June 1, 10am
Memorial Stadium Park, Logan Airport Service Drive MAP
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center is organizing an event to celebrate all the accomplishments of our young participants in the Let’s Get Movin’ program. The New Balance Foundation Let’s Get Movin’ Walk/Run for Fitness will take place on June 1, 2013 at 10:00 on East Boston Memorial (Airport) Park. Free registration is available to the whole community online at www.racemenu.com/letsgetmovin or in person between 10am and 4pm, at the Let’s Get Movin’ office at 120 Liverpool Street, East Boston. The first 100 people to register will also receive a free t-shirt. They are going fast! Awards will be given to both male and female first-place finishers for the following age groups: 8-11, 11-14, 14-18, and 18 and over. The run will be electronically chip-timed. Come to the Let’s Get Movin’ office on Thursday May 30, from 10am-7pm to pick up your race bib. You can also register on the day of the race at Memorial Park starting at 9:00. For more information, please call or email Joshua Hardester, at (617) 568-4701 or Hardestj@ebnhc.org We hope to see you and your whole family there! Flyer attached.
East Boston Greenway Walking Tour - Part of the Common Boston Series
Sunday June 9, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meet at Bremen Street Park gate at Brooks St, near Airport T station
Join BNAN and the Friends of East Boston Greenway on an excursion from Bremen Street Park to Maverick Square to discover the neighborhood’s historic railroad and maritime elements that are now transformed into treasured park spaces. Although the Greenway is the connecting thread of open space areas, it also provides a buffer between the Logan Airport edge and the city. This tour will highlight how this international transportation hub has significantly altered the face of the neighborhood and the greenway’s role in reclaiming East Boston’s splendor. Register online http://commonboston.org/2013/east-boston/east-boston-greenway-walking-tour/ or by phone 617.391.4017. This is part of a series of East Boston tours happening that day. Learn more on the Common Boston website.
Friends of East Boston Greenway Meeting
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
East Boston YMCA, 215 Bremen Street
All are welcome. Agenda attached.
*Please plan to attend, your input is essential! The BRA will be presenting a project update and conceptual design of the new Greenway section that will serve as the final connection to Constitution Beach.
Programs & Volunteers
Greenway Gardeners - Volunteers Needed
Saturday June 1, 9am - 12pm
East Boston Greenway – Meet at caboose at Bremen & Marginal Streets. MAP
Help lend a hand to maintain perennial beds on the East Boston Greenway! Tasks include weeding, mulching, and planting of beds with daylilies and native shrubs. We'll provide gloves and tools. Families welcome. To volunteer, contact Candice Cook candice@bostonnatural.org or 617.542.7696 x16
New Balance Foundation Let's Get Movin' Walk/Run for Fitness - Free Family Event by EBNHC
Route includes the East Boston Greenway!
Saturday June 1, 10am
Memorial Stadium Park, Logan Airport Service Drive MAP
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center is organizing an event to celebrate all the accomplishments of our young participants in the Let’s Get Movin’ program. The New Balance Foundation Let’s Get Movin’ Walk/Run for Fitness will take place on June 1, 2013 at 10:00 on East Boston Memorial (Airport) Park. Free registration is available to the whole community online at www.racemenu.com/letsgetmovin or in person between 10am and 4pm, at the Let’s Get Movin’ office at 120 Liverpool Street, East Boston. The first 100 people to register will also receive a free t-shirt. They are going fast! Awards will be given to both male and female first-place finishers for the following age groups: 8-11, 11-14, 14-18, and 18 and over. The run will be electronically chip-timed. Come to the Let’s Get Movin’ office on Thursday May 30, from 10am-7pm to pick up your race bib. You can also register on the day of the race at Memorial Park starting at 9:00. For more information, please call or email Joshua Hardester, at (617) 568-4701 or Hardestj@ebnhc.org We hope to see you and your whole family there! Flyer attached.
East Boston Greenway Walking Tour - Part of the Common Boston Series
Sunday June 9, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meet at Bremen Street Park gate at Brooks St, near Airport T station
Join BNAN and the Friends of East Boston Greenway on an excursion from Bremen Street Park to Maverick Square to discover the neighborhood’s historic railroad and maritime elements that are now transformed into treasured park spaces. Although the Greenway is the connecting thread of open space areas, it also provides a buffer between the Logan Airport edge and the city. This tour will highlight how this international transportation hub has significantly altered the face of the neighborhood and the greenway’s role in reclaiming East Boston’s splendor. Register online http://commonboston.org/2013/east-boston/east-boston-greenway-walking-tour/ or by phone 617.391.4017. This is part of a series of East Boston tours happening that day. Learn more on the Common Boston website.
2013 Metro Boston Race Amity Celebration - June 9
This just in:
CALLING ALL COMMUNITIES!
Come join in the 2013 METRO BOSTON RACE AMITY CELEBRATION
on the ROSE KENNEDY GREENWAY
This is a free event!
Sunday, June 9th from 1-5 pm
(Parcel 17 between Aquarium and North Station)
Rain Date: Saturday, June 15
In 2012 Mayor Thomas M. Menino issued a proclamation that established the second Sunday in June annually as Race Amity Day in the City of Boston. This year Governor Deval Patrick has issued a proclamation that this same day shall be Race Amity Day throughout the Commonwealth. This is a day for all people across racial and cultural communities to gather together to celebrate and show appreciation for our diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.
The Metro Boston Race Amity Celebration is
A Festival for the Human Family
For more information go to ncra@wheelock.edu
CALLING ALL COMMUNITIES!
Come join in the 2013 METRO BOSTON RACE AMITY CELEBRATION
on the ROSE KENNEDY GREENWAY
This is a free event!
Sunday, June 9th from 1-5 pm
(Parcel 17 between Aquarium and North Station)
Rain Date: Saturday, June 15
In 2012 Mayor Thomas M. Menino issued a proclamation that established the second Sunday in June annually as Race Amity Day in the City of Boston. This year Governor Deval Patrick has issued a proclamation that this same day shall be Race Amity Day throughout the Commonwealth. This is a day for all people across racial and cultural communities to gather together to celebrate and show appreciation for our diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.
The Metro Boston Race Amity Celebration is
A Festival for the Human Family
For more information go to ncra@wheelock.edu
East Boston Main Streets to host networking breakfast on June 11
This just in from Main Streets:
(East Boston, MA) May 20, 2013....On Tuesday June 11, 2013, East Boston Main Streets will hold its Community Networking Breakfast at Spinelli’s from 7:30am – 9:00am.
Meet and mingle over breakfast with East Boston residents and business owners. Congressman Michael Capuano, Representative of the Eighth Congressional District will be delivering the keynote address and discussing important neighborhood issues.
Tickets are $25.00 each or a table of 10 for $250.00
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: http://ebmsBreakfast.eventbrite.com or call the East Boston Main Streets office at 617-561-1044.
East Boston Main Streets is a public/private partnership initiative of Boston Main Streets, which was established by Mayor Thomas M. Menino. The program has been operating in East Boston since 1995 to create a vibrant business district by initiating private and public improvements, promoting commerce, and supporting efforts to improve the quality of life for all who live, work and do business in East Boston. East Boston Gateway, Inc. is a Non-Profit Organization Recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Source: Max Gruner 5/20/2013
(East Boston, MA) May 20, 2013....On Tuesday June 11, 2013, East Boston Main Streets will hold its Community Networking Breakfast at Spinelli’s from 7:30am – 9:00am.
Meet and mingle over breakfast with East Boston residents and business owners. Congressman Michael Capuano, Representative of the Eighth Congressional District will be delivering the keynote address and discussing important neighborhood issues.
Tickets are $25.00 each or a table of 10 for $250.00
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: http://ebmsBreakfast.eventbrite.com or call the East Boston Main Streets office at 617-561-1044.
East Boston Main Streets is a public/private partnership initiative of Boston Main Streets, which was established by Mayor Thomas M. Menino. The program has been operating in East Boston since 1995 to create a vibrant business district by initiating private and public improvements, promoting commerce, and supporting efforts to improve the quality of life for all who live, work and do business in East Boston. East Boston Gateway, Inc. is a Non-Profit Organization Recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Source: Max Gruner 5/20/2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
April 27: Friends of Belle Isle Marsh Earth Day Clean-up
Saturday, April 27, 9am - 12pm
Help clean the Bayou Street marsh area behind the Gorman-Ft. Banks School near the new pedestrian bridge in Winthrop. Volunteers needed! Refreshments will be served. Contact friendsofbelleislemarsh@comcast.net for more info.
Help clean the Bayou Street marsh area behind the Gorman-Ft. Banks School near the new pedestrian bridge in Winthrop. Volunteers needed! Refreshments will be served. Contact friendsofbelleislemarsh@comcast.net for more info.
Neptune Road Edge Buffer Community Meeting, hosted by Massport
Tuesday,
April 30, 2013, 6:30 pm; Spinelli's, 282 Bennington Street, East Boston
Massport is hosting a Community Meeting to discuss the design progress for the Neptune Road Arport Edge Buffer. Halvorson Design Partnership, Massport's landscape architecture consultant, will present the latest plan based upon community input received at the last meeting. The Neptune Road Buffer parcel is bounded by Vienna Street and Neptune Road. For additional information or questions about the meeting please contact Anthony Guerriero, Assistant Director, Community Relations. 617-568-3739 aguerriero@massport.com
Massport is hosting a Community Meeting to discuss the design progress for the Neptune Road Arport Edge Buffer. Halvorson Design Partnership, Massport's landscape architecture consultant, will present the latest plan based upon community input received at the last meeting. The Neptune Road Buffer parcel is bounded by Vienna Street and Neptune Road. For additional information or questions about the meeting please contact Anthony Guerriero, Assistant Director, Community Relations. 617-568-3739 aguerriero@massport.com
East Boston Ward 1 Republican Committee to meet May 5
The East
Boston Ward 1 Republican Committee will meet Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 10:00 a. m. at the
East Boston YMCA.
East Boston voters who
are registered as undeclared or un-enrolled or as Republicans are invited to
attend. Please call Chris Morton at
(617) 569-4075 for more information about this meeting.
The East
Boston YMCA is at 215 Bremen Street (near the corner of Porter Street) in East
Boston. The MBTA station closest to the
YMCA is the Blue Line’s Airport station.
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