East Boston, MA (December 14, 2015) – East Boston Main Streets Proudly Presents the 20th Annual Taste of Eastie on Thursday, January 28th, 2016. Billy Costa will serve as the MC for this very special evening highlighting Eastie’s amazing restaurants.
East Boston Main Streets invites the public to the 20th Annual Taste of Eastie at the Hilton Boston Logan Airport Hotel on Thursday, January 28th 2016 from 6:00-9:00 pm.
Food and fun highlight this wonderful evening including raffles and auctions. Over thirty local food merchants will showcase their delicious cuisine, including tastes from South and Central America, the Mediterranean, China, the Middle East, and Italy.
Tickets are $25.00 until 12/24/2015, and can be purchased online at http://tasteofeastie2015.eventbrite.com or in person at at 146 Maverick St. or the Main Streets office at 154 Maverick Street, as well as at the Maverick Market Cafe at 154 Maverick St.
For more details or questions please contact Max Gruner at mgruner@ebmainstreets.com or at 617-561-1044.
EBMS is a non-profit corporation. Its mission is to create a more 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.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Thursday, November 26, 2015
St. Francis House and Mayor Marty Walsh Welcome Hundreds of Poor and Homeless to Thanksgiving Dinner
BOSTON, November 26, 2015 –St. Francis House hosted its XX Annual Thanksgiving Day luncheon meal with support from Boston Bruins Matt Beleskey and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. More than 350 of Boston’s poor and homeless guests enjoyed their meals “restaurant style” with the assistance of more than 45 volunteers.
Boston Bruins Left Wing Matt Beleskey continued the Bruins Annual Thanksgiving Pie Delivery, visiting to deliver over 50 donated Mike’s Pastry pies for the Thanksgiving meal, and assisted in pre-slicing several pies.
Mayor Marty Walsh visited St. Francis House, met with guests and volunteers and assisted in carving turkeys. The Mayor’s annual visit has long been a special highlight for St Francis House guests.
"Thanks to local organizations like St. Francis House, many residents of Boston will receive a Thanksgiving dinner surrounded by family and members of the community," said Mayor Walsh. "When we work together to spread goodwill and service throughout our city, we are making a difference in the lives of others. I thank all the staff members, participants and volunteers at St. Francis House for going above and beyond to lend a helping hand to those in need and ensure that every person in Boston has a happy Thanksgiving."
“I volunteer because it's the way I was raised. My parents volunteered a lot and I guess it rubbed off on me. Plus I am blessed with having time in my life to help others in need.” said volunteer Chris Hobein of East Boston. “Most of my immediate family lives halfway across the country and I work every day this week except Thanksgiving. I couldn't get home to see family so this is a great way to spend Thanksgiving. My family knows that volunteering is an important part of my life so they love to hear that I'll be at St. Francis House on Thanksgiving.”
To feed Thanksgiving dinner to so many of our city’s citizens, it takes:
* 48 turkeys (750 lbs.)
* 150 lbs of mashed potatoes
* 120 lbs of vegetables
* 130 lbs of stuffing
* 750 rolls
* 50 gallons of apple cider
* 75 pies
About St. Francis House
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, St. Francis House is the largest day shelter in the Commonwealth, serving more than 600 poor and homeless men and women a day, 365 days a year. St Francis House provides basic, rehabilitative and housing services that overlap and build on one another to provide guests with continuous and comprehensive care.
Source: St. Francis House
Boston Bruins Left Wing Matt Beleskey continued the Bruins Annual Thanksgiving Pie Delivery, visiting to deliver over 50 donated Mike’s Pastry pies for the Thanksgiving meal, and assisted in pre-slicing several pies.
Mayor Marty Walsh visited St. Francis House, met with guests and volunteers and assisted in carving turkeys. The Mayor’s annual visit has long been a special highlight for St Francis House guests.
"Thanks to local organizations like St. Francis House, many residents of Boston will receive a Thanksgiving dinner surrounded by family and members of the community," said Mayor Walsh. "When we work together to spread goodwill and service throughout our city, we are making a difference in the lives of others. I thank all the staff members, participants and volunteers at St. Francis House for going above and beyond to lend a helping hand to those in need and ensure that every person in Boston has a happy Thanksgiving."
“I volunteer because it's the way I was raised. My parents volunteered a lot and I guess it rubbed off on me. Plus I am blessed with having time in my life to help others in need.” said volunteer Chris Hobein of East Boston. “Most of my immediate family lives halfway across the country and I work every day this week except Thanksgiving. I couldn't get home to see family so this is a great way to spend Thanksgiving. My family knows that volunteering is an important part of my life so they love to hear that I'll be at St. Francis House on Thanksgiving.”
To feed Thanksgiving dinner to so many of our city’s citizens, it takes:
* 48 turkeys (750 lbs.)
* 150 lbs of mashed potatoes
* 120 lbs of vegetables
* 130 lbs of stuffing
* 750 rolls
* 50 gallons of apple cider
* 75 pies
About St. Francis House
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, St. Francis House is the largest day shelter in the Commonwealth, serving more than 600 poor and homeless men and women a day, 365 days a year. St Francis House provides basic, rehabilitative and housing services that overlap and build on one another to provide guests with continuous and comprehensive care.
Source: St. Francis House
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Letter: Gove Street Citizens Association a long established group
Long time East Boston activist Mary Ellen Welch defends the Gove Street Citizens Association in a letter to the editor.
The GSCA is a strong neighborhood group.
This letter is sent to correct misinformation in an article in the last issue about the Gove Street Citizens Association. The article describes the Association as “a sort of splinter group of the Jeffries Pont Neighborhood Association.” This is not true.
The Gove Street Citizens Association operated for 35 years as a strong, effective neighborhood group representing the Mount Carmel area. The GSCA worked very hard on many issues over the years. It organized residents about the issue of a third harbor tunnel when the route was along the railroad right of way and then at the foot of Jeffries Point through the Jeffries cove. Working with the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association the groups lobbied the Governor and other state officials to have the tunnel surface on the airport.
The Gove Street Association worked for many years on airport impact issues like noise and air pollution. The group lobbied at City Hall and at the State House to get the airport to implement noise abatement techniques and soundproofing of homes and schools. All the while the GSCA worked together with other neighborhood groups making the neighborhood voice a stronger one.
Both of these neighborhood groups worked with the City to improve the zoning rules in this end of East Boston. The idea was to control institutional expansion and allow the kind of development that would enhance the residential quality of the neighborhood. Both areas had historic overlay districts designated in parts of their areas to preserve some of the unique history of the sub neighborhoods.
During the 35 year operation of the GSCA many other ideas and issues were brought up for discussion and action. The Mount Carmel area was very strong and organized around neighborhood issues. They were recognized by all levels of government and earned the respect of all the elected officials and government agencies.
When the City was forced to close the police station and a firehouse because of severe budget cuts the East Boston citizens rallied at the tunnel for 61 days to protest the closings. The GSCA was one of the neighborhood groups to recruit volunteers to march in the protest. To have an active citizen organization to watch over a section of a neighborhood makes the whole neighborhood a stronger one. There is more information able to be circulated among the neighbors on small and large issues.
An informed citizen is an empowered one.
After 35 years the leadership of the GSCA decided to slow down and work within other organizations to do community work. In recent months with so many new development proposals surfacing in the neighborhood it became evident that more work and citizen involvement was necessary to protect the integrity of the neighborhood. So the old leadership and the newer neighborhood residents decided to revive the GSCA as a mechanism through their voices could be heard on important issues, so, the Association reintroduced themselves to the local and State officials and to developers in the neighborhood. Of course the intention is to work with all the other neighborhood groups on issues that affect all sections of neighborhood. Particular attention is to be paid to the local issues in the Mount Carmel area so each voice is heard and opinions are heard and respected by all who want to do business in the area.
The community is made stronger and more effective with more people and opinions involved in decision making for their immediate neighborhood. So, the GSCA is a healthy, invigorated group of residents who only want the best for their neighborhood.
Perhaps the newspaper could reach out to the leadership and membership of the GSNA to better understand the philosophy and ideas of this strong neighborhood group with a proud history.
Sincerely.
Mary Ellen Welch
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
November 14: Rally for Jude, diagnosed with breast cancer
Rally for Jude!
Saturday November 14, 2015, 5-10PM
Jeffries Point Yacht Club
565 Sumner St, East Boston MA 02128
Jude was diagnosed with breast cancer at only 35 years old. With no sick leave we are coming together as a community to throw a fundraiser to assist with medical and living expenses.
- Live music by local band We Die Young and DJ John Ciampa
- Food donated by various local restaurants
- Door & Raffle Prizes to be given throughout the event
$10 entry & various raffles starting at $5
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Meeting agenda for November 9th 7pm
Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association
Meeting agenda for November 9th 7:pm
Jeffries Point Yacht Club
565 Sumner st.
Agenda -
Announcement from Treasurer Matt Barison
Police update
14 Murray ct. - Vote. Atty . Richard Lynds
303 Sumner st. - Vote . Atty .Richard Lynds
289 Marginal st. - Vote . Atty. Diane Modica
5 Lamson street - Vote
Loftel - Update & Vote. Jon Serra
Massport expansion of terminal E - Anthony Guerriero
Composting in East Boston - Jordan Smith
Boston Home Center - Rob Consalvo
Solar Energy - Matt Rosa
Presentations will be posted on line for upcoming votes. We encourage people to review in advance.
Justin Pasquariello,East Boston Resident Named One of Ten ‘Outstanding Young Leaders’ by Boston Chamber of Commerce
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| Justin Pasquariello addresses attendees at the Boston Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Ten Outstanding Young Leaders Awards at the Westin Waterfront Hotel October 29. |
Pasquariello also is the founding executive director of Silver Lining Mentoring and currently serves on the organization’s board. In addition, he serves on the advisory board of the Taubman Center for State and Local Government at the Harvard Kennedy School, and previously worked as a nonprofit consultant with the Bridgespan Group.
Past recipients of the Chamber’s TOYL Award include President John F. Kennedy, conductor Leonard Bernstein, business leader Jack Connors, Jr., and community advocate Carol Fulp.
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| From left to right: James E. Rooney, president & CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Justin Pasquariello, and Antoinette Antonio, anchor, WCVB-TV and the Emcee of the awards ceremony. |
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Nov. 10: Care Dimensions recognizes local citizens for their commitment to veterans
Care Dimensions recognizes local citizens for their commitment to veterans
October 20, 2015 — Care Dimensions is pleased to announce that their North Shore We Honor Veterans Award Recipients for 2015 are Kristine Babcock of Danvers and Jacob Burridge of Ipswich. Honorable mentions are also being given to John Crowley of Marblehead, John Doherty of Andover, Rose Mazzuchelli of Winthrop and Myron Stone of Swampscott. These individuals were nominated by members of the community for their commitment to improving the lives of veterans. All recipients will be honored at an awards breakfast on November 10, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott Street in Danvers. The breakfast is generously sponsored by East Boston Savings Bank and the bank’s President Richard Gavegnano will offer opening remarks.
As a Level Four Partner of the We Honor Veterans program, Care Dimensions has joined together with the U.S. Department of the Veterans’ Affairs and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization to empower hospice professionals to meet the unique needs of dying Veterans. The program teaches respectful inquiry, compassionate listening and grateful acknowledgement – to comfort patients with a history of military service and possibly physical or psychological trauma.
“Care Dimensions is dedicated to promoting and providing the highest quality end-of-life care for our Veterans and to educating community organizations who also provide services for Veterans,” said Sheryl Meehan, director of volunteer services and chair of the Veterans committee at Care Dimensions. To register for the breakfast, please contact Mark Ledewitz, Care Dimensions Volunteer Coordinator by November 3 at 978-750-9338 or MLedewitz@CareDimensions.org.
Source: CareDimensions
October 20, 2015 — Care Dimensions is pleased to announce that their North Shore We Honor Veterans Award Recipients for 2015 are Kristine Babcock of Danvers and Jacob Burridge of Ipswich. Honorable mentions are also being given to John Crowley of Marblehead, John Doherty of Andover, Rose Mazzuchelli of Winthrop and Myron Stone of Swampscott. These individuals were nominated by members of the community for their commitment to improving the lives of veterans. All recipients will be honored at an awards breakfast on November 10, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott Street in Danvers. The breakfast is generously sponsored by East Boston Savings Bank and the bank’s President Richard Gavegnano will offer opening remarks.
As a Level Four Partner of the We Honor Veterans program, Care Dimensions has joined together with the U.S. Department of the Veterans’ Affairs and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization to empower hospice professionals to meet the unique needs of dying Veterans. The program teaches respectful inquiry, compassionate listening and grateful acknowledgement – to comfort patients with a history of military service and possibly physical or psychological trauma.
“Care Dimensions is dedicated to promoting and providing the highest quality end-of-life care for our Veterans and to educating community organizations who also provide services for Veterans,” said Sheryl Meehan, director of volunteer services and chair of the Veterans committee at Care Dimensions. To register for the breakfast, please contact Mark Ledewitz, Care Dimensions Volunteer Coordinator by November 3 at 978-750-9338 or MLedewitz@CareDimensions.org.
Source: CareDimensions
Friday, October 23, 2015
Join the Health Center's “The Rhythm of Good Health” on Tuesday, November 24th
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm at the Zumix Firehouse - 260 Sumner Street!
This is a FREE event for all! Enjoy a delicious and healthy lunch over wonderfully diverse forms of Art. Join us for a brief live performance from one of Boston's best local musicians and songwriters, Will Dailey. Wi
ll was awarded with Best Songwriter and Best New Album at the 2014 Boston Music Awards and he is an incredible talent.
Also enjoy meeting and hearing from Regina Marchi, author of the book “Local Legends of East Boston”.
And last but certainly not least, enjoy a display of the photographic art collection “Colors” by EBNHC's own Marcela Chacon.
It will be 60 minutes of pure fun and community engagement. To register visit: http://goo.gl/forms/O58L2MheoM
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
EB Kiwanis to hold Halloween "Monster Mash" : October 28
The Kiwanis Club of East Boston will host a Halloween “Monster Mash” costume party on Wednesday, October 28th, from 7-11 p.m. at the Beachmont VFW, 150 Bennington St. in Revere. The party will feature the music of DJ Michael Anthony Gaeta.
Tickets to the Monster Mash are $20 per person, and include light refreshments, raffles, a cash bar and a Halloween Costume Contest with prizes.
The public is invited to attend, and tickets can be obtained from Kiwanis Club members, including club President-elect John Schwagerl at 617-592-6773.
Any funds raised by the club during the Halloween Monster Mash will be used for the club’s charitable activities in East Boston. So please join the club for a ghoulishly good time!
Kiiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. The East Boston Kiwanis Club meets every first and third Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Spinelli’s in Day Square, East Boston.
Tickets to the Monster Mash are $20 per person, and include light refreshments, raffles, a cash bar and a Halloween Costume Contest with prizes.
The public is invited to attend, and tickets can be obtained from Kiwanis Club members, including club President-elect John Schwagerl at 617-592-6773.
Any funds raised by the club during the Halloween Monster Mash will be used for the club’s charitable activities in East Boston. So please join the club for a ghoulishly good time!
Kiiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. The East Boston Kiwanis Club meets every first and third Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Spinelli’s in Day Square, East Boston.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Advisory: Healthcare workforce training graduation at EBNHC
This just in:
HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE TRAINING GRADUATION
"Train To Attain" is a new recruitment, screening, and training model to meet employer’s hiring needs. East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) partnered with JVS to place highly qualified candidates into their patient access call center - entry-level positions, with rigorous hiring requirements, including bi-lingual fluency. The Train To Attain model includes contextualized job training and the support necessary to reduce turn over. More than half of the graduates are East Boston residents who were trained in East Boston, and will serve East Boston residents.
WHO: East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, President & CEO, Manny Lopes
JVS (Jewish Vocational Service) COO Carol Grady
8 training graduates/EBNHC’s newest employees
WHAT: Train To Attain, a 4-week paid training program for individuals recruited by JVS to work for East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
WHERE: East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, 20 Maverick Square (4th Floor), East Boston, MA 02128
WHEN: Friday, October 16th, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE TRAINING GRADUATION
"Train To Attain" is a new recruitment, screening, and training model to meet employer’s hiring needs. East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) partnered with JVS to place highly qualified candidates into their patient access call center - entry-level positions, with rigorous hiring requirements, including bi-lingual fluency. The Train To Attain model includes contextualized job training and the support necessary to reduce turn over. More than half of the graduates are East Boston residents who were trained in East Boston, and will serve East Boston residents.
JVS (Jewish Vocational Service) COO Carol Grady
8 training graduates/EBNHC’s newest employees
WHAT: Train To Attain, a 4-week paid training program for individuals recruited by JVS to work for East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
WHERE: East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, 20 Maverick Square (4th Floor), East Boston, MA 02128
WHEN: Friday, October 16th, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
October 26: Gove Street Citizens Association Meeting
The Gove Street Citizens Association monthly meeting agenda:
EDUCATION / PRESENTATION
MEETING DATE: Monday, October 26, 2015
TIME: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LOCATION: DRIVING - The Noddle Island Community Room is located on the first floor of the Logan Rental Car Center at 15 Transportation Way. Parking available in the Porter Street lot adjacent to the building. WALKING - Situated at the end of Porter Street, just a 4 minute walk from the Embassy Suites Hotel.
All meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the above location except for Holidays. Meetings will then be held on the following Tuesday.
Source: Jack Scalcione
EDUCATION / PRESENTATION
- Update on current status of GSCA area projects.
- State Representative Adrian Madaro – Update on Legislative issues.
- 80 Everett Street – Proposal to erect a 3 story residential dwelling on a vacant lot. (2nd appearance / Vote to be taken) Atty. Richard Lynds
- 175 Orleans Street Loftel Boston Hotel - Proposal for a 127-room boutique hotel (Former Picariello and Singer factory building). (2nd appearance / Non-Vote) Senior Vice President Yanni Tsipis
MEETING DATE: Monday, October 26, 2015
TIME: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LOCATION: DRIVING - The Noddle Island Community Room is located on the first floor of the Logan Rental Car Center at 15 Transportation Way. Parking available in the Porter Street lot adjacent to the building. WALKING - Situated at the end of Porter Street, just a 4 minute walk from the Embassy Suites Hotel.
All meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the above location except for Holidays. Meetings will then be held on the following Tuesday.
Source: Jack Scalcione
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Oct. 13: Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Meeting
Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday October 13th 7pm
at the Jeffries Point Yacht Club 565 Sumner Street
Agenda -
Tuesday October 13th 7pm
at the Jeffries Point Yacht Club 565 Sumner Street
Agenda -
- Police JPNA Updates
- Downeast Cider House
- Annissa Essaibi George, City Council Candidate, At-Large
- 294 Sumner street - Long term use. Reviewing and voting on proposals for the site.
- Senator Anthony Petrucelli, State Rep Adrian Madaro, City Councilor Sal Lamattina (Giving legislative updates and taking questions.)
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Local artists to present at Friends of EB Library event: October 29
This just in from the Friends of the East Boston Library:
LOCAL ARTISTS DIOGARDI AND RILEY --- PLUS WOMEN'S CHORUS FROM YMCA ON SHOW ON OCTOBER 29TH AT 6:00 PM AT THE BREMEN ST. BRANCH LIBRARY.
We have planned a spectacular evening. You are all invited.
Marie Diogardi a lifelong resident will be sharing her passion for Swedish Weaving. Marie will be showing her pieces and explain how she became interested in this folk art medium and why.
David Riley also a lifelong resident will be sharing his passion for art. David will be showing his work and explain how he became interested in art and why.
A Touch of Class, The Bremen Street YMCA Women’s Chorus lead by Ed Meradith, Music Director will entertain us with the lovely autumn repertoire.
Marie and David have donated a piece of their art to be auctioned silently this evening. Cash or Check will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Library.
On this special evening we are introducing the new President of the Friends of the Library. The future is bright and the mission of the Friends of the Library will continue under her competent leadership.
LOCAL ARTISTS DIOGARDI AND RILEY --- PLUS WOMEN'S CHORUS FROM YMCA ON SHOW ON OCTOBER 29TH AT 6:00 PM AT THE BREMEN ST. BRANCH LIBRARY.
We have planned a spectacular evening. You are all invited.
Marie Diogardi a lifelong resident will be sharing her passion for Swedish Weaving. Marie will be showing her pieces and explain how she became interested in this folk art medium and why.
David Riley also a lifelong resident will be sharing his passion for art. David will be showing his work and explain how he became interested in art and why.
A Touch of Class, The Bremen Street YMCA Women’s Chorus lead by Ed Meradith, Music Director will entertain us with the lovely autumn repertoire.
Marie and David have donated a piece of their art to be auctioned silently this evening. Cash or Check will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Library.
On this special evening we are introducing the new President of the Friends of the Library. The future is bright and the mission of the Friends of the Library will continue under her competent leadership.
Monday, September 21, 2015
Sept. 28: Gove Street Citizens Association Meets
The Gove Street Citizens Association monthly meeting agenda:
EDUCATION / PRESENTATION
TIME: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LOCATION:
DRIVING - The Noddle Island Community Room is located on the first floor of the Logan Rental Car Center at 15 Transportation Way. Parking available in the Porter Street lot adjacent to the building.
WALKING - Situated at the end of Porter Street, just a 4 minute walk from the Embassy Suites Hotel.
All meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the above location except for Holidays that are on Monday when the meeting will be held on the following Tuesday.
EDUCATION / PRESENTATION
- Update on current status of GSCA area projects.
- Boston Water & Sewer Commission – Presentation on conditions that contributed to the two Cottage Street sinkholes.
- 80 Everett Street – Proposal to erect a 3 story residential dwelling on a vacant lot. (1st appearance / Non-Vote) Atty. Richard Lynds
TIME: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LOCATION:
DRIVING - The Noddle Island Community Room is located on the first floor of the Logan Rental Car Center at 15 Transportation Way. Parking available in the Porter Street lot adjacent to the building.
WALKING - Situated at the end of Porter Street, just a 4 minute walk from the Embassy Suites Hotel.
All meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the above location except for Holidays that are on Monday when the meeting will be held on the following Tuesday.
Sunday, September 13, 2015
9/14: Dog Park to Open in Eastie: More than 22,000 fenced in square feet for your dog to play at Bremen Street Park
The Massachusetts Port Authority officially opens the Bremen Street Dog Park offering a 17,000 square-foot fenced in area for large dog and a 5,500 square-foot fenced in area for small dogs to play, socialize, and exercise. (Total: 22,655 square-foot dog park divided for large and small dogs) The park’s features include five pieces of dog agility equipment, pet waste stations, and water fountains for dogs.
WHERE: Corner of Bremen Street and Porter Street, East Boston, MA (by the Bremen Street Park)
WHEN: Monday, September 14, 2015 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Corner of Bremen Street and Porter Street, East Boston, MA (by the Bremen Street Park)
WHEN: Monday, September 14, 2015 at 10 a.m.
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Sept. 12: FMC ICE Sports & Porrazzo Arena invite you to our open house, come join the fun
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Skaters should wear long pants and sleeves, gloves or mittens. Helmets, such as
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may not be available at the door.
REGISTER TODAY AT WWW.FMCICESPORTS.COM OR
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015
The Ribeiros: They have talent and onstage too; Giana, EBCCS student, at the American Rep!
This message arrived from Auntie Celeste yesterday.
I hope this message finds you well. Just thought I'd share some fun information for East Boston.com. My niece, John's youngest, is performing in a professional American Repertory Theater production of 'Waitress', a musical scored by Sara Bareilles.
Giana is 9 years old and a student at East Boston Central Catholic School.
https://ticket.americanrepertorytheater.org/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=15This is awesome!
http://americanrepertorytheater.org/person/giana-ribeiro
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Volunteers needed for after-school tutoring at McKay School
The College Success Academy offers rigorous, tuition-free programs to Boston Public Schools students seeking to succeed in high school and pursue a college education. In pursuit of this mission, CSA offers after-school tutoring to middle school Scholars at two of our partner schools: the Edison K-8 School in Brighton and the McKay K-8 School in East Boston.
The East Boston neighborhood is new to us, and we are looking for dedicated young adults (high school to mid-20's) to work as volunteer tutors in our after-school program during the upcoming academic year.
Volunteer tutors will work at the McKay site on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 m to 5:30 pm from mid-September to mid-May.
If you are passionate about education, working with kids, or making sure that everyone has a chance to go to college, please e-mail Program Assistant Enya O’Riordan (eoriordan@tsf.org) and include “Volunteer Tutor” in the subject line.
Source: eoriordan@tsf.org
The East Boston neighborhood is new to us, and we are looking for dedicated young adults (high school to mid-20's) to work as volunteer tutors in our after-school program during the upcoming academic year.
Volunteer tutors will work at the McKay site on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 m to 5:30 pm from mid-September to mid-May.
If you are passionate about education, working with kids, or making sure that everyone has a chance to go to college, please e-mail Program Assistant Enya O’Riordan (eoriordan@tsf.org) and include “Volunteer Tutor” in the subject line.
Source: eoriordan@tsf.org
Monday, August 24, 2015
August 31: Gove Street Citizens Association to hold monthly meeting
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION SUPPER
Bring your appetite only
Update on current status of GSCA area projects:
MEETING DATE: Monday, August 31, 2015
TIME: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LOCATION: DRIVING - The Noddle Island Community Room is located on the first floor of the Logan Rental Car Center at 15 Transportation Way. Parking available in the Porter Street lot adjacent to the building. WALKING - Situated at the end of Porter Street, just a 4 minute walk from the Embassy Suites Hotel.
All meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the above location except for Holidays that are on Mondays.
SEE YOU THERE!
Bring your appetite only
Update on current status of GSCA area projects:
- 202 Maverick Street – Awaiting 2nd presentation of revised plans by developer for possible vote.
- 14-16 Geneva Street – Awaiting 1st presentation by developer.
- 80 Everett Street – Awaiting 1st presentation by developer.
- Loftel hotel – Developer to address GSCA and abutter concerns at September 30th meeting with the possibility of a vote.
- Mount Carmel Church Property – Developer to contact GSCA to begin informal discussions.
- East Boston Neighborhood Health Center – Preliminary project plans for 135B Bremen Street site to be presented to GSCA and abutters at September 30th meeting.
- 173-175 Maverick Street (De Angelis Bakery) - partial building collapse.
- Cottage Street - water pipe break/street collapse.
MEETING DATE: Monday, August 31, 2015
TIME: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LOCATION: DRIVING - The Noddle Island Community Room is located on the first floor of the Logan Rental Car Center at 15 Transportation Way. Parking available in the Porter Street lot adjacent to the building. WALKING - Situated at the end of Porter Street, just a 4 minute walk from the Embassy Suites Hotel.
All meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the above location except for Holidays that are on Mondays.
SEE YOU THERE!
Source: GSCA by e-mail
Live racing returns to Suffolk Downs with three racing and food truck festivals
EAST BOSTON, MA – Live Thoroughbred racing will return to Suffolk Downs after a ten-month hiatus. Starting Saturday, September 5 and continuing on Saturday, October 3 and October 31, the track will host three special festival days of racing which will include food trucks from over a dozen vendors, craft beer, live music and family fun activities for the whole family.
“We are very excited for the return of the 80-year tradition of live racing here, for the opportunity to keep people working as we transition to the development of the property and to provide a venue for the NEHBPA and the Mass breeders for this year and next,” said Chip Tuttle, Chief Operating Officer at Suffolk Downs.
Gates open at 11:00 a.m. and first post for live racing is scheduled at 12:00 p.m. In addition to traditional flat racing, fans can expect to be treated to steeplechase racing for the first time at the East Boston oval since 1997. Some familiar faces from the trainer and jockey colony will be returning for the races as well as some of the top players from racetracks across the East Coast to compete for purse money in excess of half a million dollars.
“These will be three days of celebration, the last of which will coincide with the Breeders’ Cup on October 31st,” said Lou Raffetto, a consultant for the New England HBPA who is overseeing the planning of the festival. “We are inviting everyone who loves horses, loves Suffolk Downs, loves food trucks and craft beer and just wants to spend the day with us having family fun. We really see it as one big party during three great days.”
Some of Boston’s favorite food trucks will be part of these three race dates. Come enjoy a day of racing but be sure to come hungry and enjoy everything burgers to Asian to grilled cheese to sirloin sliders, hot dogs and more! Twelve great food trucks will be on hand…including Bonetown Burgers, Yumm Bai, Trolley Dogs, Mommogoose and more!
For more information, visit www.suffolkdowns.com
“We are very excited for the return of the 80-year tradition of live racing here, for the opportunity to keep people working as we transition to the development of the property and to provide a venue for the NEHBPA and the Mass breeders for this year and next,” said Chip Tuttle, Chief Operating Officer at Suffolk Downs.
Gates open at 11:00 a.m. and first post for live racing is scheduled at 12:00 p.m. In addition to traditional flat racing, fans can expect to be treated to steeplechase racing for the first time at the East Boston oval since 1997. Some familiar faces from the trainer and jockey colony will be returning for the races as well as some of the top players from racetracks across the East Coast to compete for purse money in excess of half a million dollars.
“These will be three days of celebration, the last of which will coincide with the Breeders’ Cup on October 31st,” said Lou Raffetto, a consultant for the New England HBPA who is overseeing the planning of the festival. “We are inviting everyone who loves horses, loves Suffolk Downs, loves food trucks and craft beer and just wants to spend the day with us having family fun. We really see it as one big party during three great days.”
Some of Boston’s favorite food trucks will be part of these three race dates. Come enjoy a day of racing but be sure to come hungry and enjoy everything burgers to Asian to grilled cheese to sirloin sliders, hot dogs and more! Twelve great food trucks will be on hand…including Bonetown Burgers, Yumm Bai, Trolley Dogs, Mommogoose and more!
For more information, visit www.suffolkdowns.com
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Friends of Meridian Street take on the Canton Eatery again
Paul Howes addresses the following to EastBoston.com:
This is again about the Canton Eatery at 339 Meridian St. East Boston, MA 02128 putting trash on the public sidewalk daily in front of their store.
The Friends of Meridian Street has sent multiple letters to the owner asking that since the store is now open until 4am, seven days a week, that he please wait until 2am or 3am before he puts the trash out. He has completely ignored our requests without response.
We spoke to the city about this and were told he has a contract with a private contractor and is allowed to put his trash out from 6 pm in the evening until 8am in the morning seven days a week.
We know of no other contract in the city that allows a business to put there trash out on the public sidewalk at these hours. Or any respectable business that would do it.
These are large trash bags filled with food trash, empty 5 gallon buckets of oil and large bags of trash.
This so unsanitary as it draws dogs, rats, cockroaches, flies and gives the opportunity for our resident children to play with this trash.
Everyone that drives down Meridian St. past the Canton Eater, walks by the Canton Eatery sees this as an example of how East Boston lives!!! The residents of East Boston are outraged about this having our public sidewalk blocked with trash on a daily basis. This is what we see looking out the windows of our homes.
This is what our children see waiting for their school bus. This is what every vehicle (tourist, MBTA bus, taxi, residents driving)sees driving down Meridian Street. We are just asking that the trash not be put out until after 3am in the morning. Please pass this on to our public elected officials in East Boston and see if they will help. If you can talk to and convince the owner (and all his employees) of the Canton Eatery to do the right thing for the betterment of the "quality of life" for our families this would be great.
Friends of Meridian Street
This is again about the Canton Eatery at 339 Meridian St. East Boston, MA 02128 putting trash on the public sidewalk daily in front of their store.
The Friends of Meridian Street has sent multiple letters to the owner asking that since the store is now open until 4am, seven days a week, that he please wait until 2am or 3am before he puts the trash out. He has completely ignored our requests without response.
We spoke to the city about this and were told he has a contract with a private contractor and is allowed to put his trash out from 6 pm in the evening until 8am in the morning seven days a week.
We know of no other contract in the city that allows a business to put there trash out on the public sidewalk at these hours. Or any respectable business that would do it.
These are large trash bags filled with food trash, empty 5 gallon buckets of oil and large bags of trash.
This so unsanitary as it draws dogs, rats, cockroaches, flies and gives the opportunity for our resident children to play with this trash.
Everyone that drives down Meridian St. past the Canton Eater, walks by the Canton Eatery sees this as an example of how East Boston lives!!! The residents of East Boston are outraged about this having our public sidewalk blocked with trash on a daily basis. This is what we see looking out the windows of our homes.
This is what our children see waiting for their school bus. This is what every vehicle (tourist, MBTA bus, taxi, residents driving)sees driving down Meridian Street. We are just asking that the trash not be put out until after 3am in the morning. Please pass this on to our public elected officials in East Boston and see if they will help. If you can talk to and convince the owner (and all his employees) of the Canton Eatery to do the right thing for the betterment of the "quality of life" for our families this would be great.
Friends of Meridian Street
Monday, August 10, 2015
Historical lecture on "Lost Boston" at EB-BPL, August 27
The East Boston Friends of the Library invites you to a lecture by Anthony Sammarco titled Lost Boston Thursday August 27th at 6:pm.
Local author and historian, Anthony M. Sammarco presents a fascinating look at many well known institutions that failed to stand the test of time, and were either demolished, lost to fire or neglect.
Based on his book, Lost Boston, this presentation takes a look at both neighborhood and downtown institutions including The Boston Garden, City Point Aquarium, Jordan Marsh Department Store, Scollay, Haymarket and Pemberton Squares, as well as East Boston Airport and the Penny Ferry.
Sponsored by the Friends of the East Boston Branch Library 365 Bremen St.
Call 617-569-0271 for more information.
Father Thomas Domurat, Local Priest, Presides Nationally Televised Mass
WATERTOWN ,Mass (August 6, 2015) - The daily Catholic Mass was celebrated at the Watertown studios of CatholicTV in the Chapel of Holy Cross.
Father Thomas Domurat of Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Boston presided Mass in honor of the feast of St. Lawrence. Father Domurat was joined by parishioners of Most Holy Redeemer including Mr. James Molina and Mr. Moses Perez who served at the altar; as well as Mr. Kevin Martinez who served as lector.
Saint Lawrence was a deacon under Pope Sixtus II, who sacrificed his own life in response to a sudden persecution of the Church. The Prefect of Rome believed the Church had a large amount of money and valuables hidden away somewhere and demanded that Lawrence give them to him at once. Lawrence gathered all of the sick and poor people of the Church and presented them to the Prefect, stating, “This is the Church’s treasure!” (www.catholic.org). In response the Prefect sentenced him to death and Lawrence gave all of his money and sold items of value to the poor. For more information please visit: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=366.
The mass will re-air tonight at 7 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. EST. For on-demand viewing of the mass please visit our website at any time at www.CatholicTV.com.
About the CatholicTV Network:
The CatholicTV Network is a national cable television network also streaming a live feed 24 hours a day at CatholicTVLIVE.com. The CatholicTV Network represents a cable TV station available in more than 14 million homes, an interactive website with television-like live and video-on-demand, mobile apps and a monthly printed and digital magazine.
Father Thomas Domurat of Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Boston presided Mass in honor of the feast of St. Lawrence. Father Domurat was joined by parishioners of Most Holy Redeemer including Mr. James Molina and Mr. Moses Perez who served at the altar; as well as Mr. Kevin Martinez who served as lector.
Saint Lawrence was a deacon under Pope Sixtus II, who sacrificed his own life in response to a sudden persecution of the Church. The Prefect of Rome believed the Church had a large amount of money and valuables hidden away somewhere and demanded that Lawrence give them to him at once. Lawrence gathered all of the sick and poor people of the Church and presented them to the Prefect, stating, “This is the Church’s treasure!” (www.catholic.org). In response the Prefect sentenced him to death and Lawrence gave all of his money and sold items of value to the poor. For more information please visit: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=366.
The mass will re-air tonight at 7 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. EST. For on-demand viewing of the mass please visit our website at any time at www.CatholicTV.com.
About the CatholicTV Network:
The CatholicTV Network is a national cable television network also streaming a live feed 24 hours a day at CatholicTVLIVE.com. The CatholicTV Network represents a cable TV station available in more than 14 million homes, an interactive website with television-like live and video-on-demand, mobile apps and a monthly printed and digital magazine.
East Boston Main Streets Highlights Acoustic on Main August 14-23
(EASTBOSTON – August 10, 2015)– Back by popular demand, East Boston Main Streets invites East Boston businesses to participate in “Acoustic on Main,” a 10-day event in East Boston’s Main Streets District celebrating and promoting local small businesses and musical performers.
Beginning Friday August 14th through Sunday August 23rd, 10 am - 10 pm, all Main Streets small businesses are invited to host acoustic performances with up to 5 instrumental or vocal performers - no need to apply for a live entertainment license and no fees. The hours have been expanded from the last time we did this to encompass more daytime performance opportunities (brunch anyone?), and coincide with several great retail events including The Sales Tax holiday (Sat & Sun, August 15-16)
"We are excited to enliven our Main Streets districts with music to support our local businesses while also supporting our local musicians," said Mayor Walsh. "Consider shopping locally and taking in a performance during Acoustic on Main and empower our neighborhoods to thrive."
Businesses and musicians who wish to participate can register at the Acoustic on Main website (http://www.cityofboston.gov/acousticonmain/), and businesses hosting events are also welcome to submit those events to the City of Boston’s online calendar. As the schedule develops, members of the public are encouraged to follow and engage with the event using #AcousticOnMain.
Business Registration link: http://bit.ly/1KCtWJ3
Musician Registration link: http://bit.ly/1SOQDMi
"This is a great opportunity to showcase acoustic performers and to highlight our thriving business district by connecting musicians to business owners. We encourage East Boston residents and visitors alike to shop our local businesses, eat at our local restaurants, and cheer on our local musicians. Small businesses truly are the catalyst for so much positive change in our community – let’s get out and support them while also supporting local live music," explains Max Gruner, Executive Director of EBMS.
Acoustic on Main is a partnership of Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the City Council's Committee on Arts & Culture and Committee on Small Business, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Office of Arts & Culture, Consumer Affairs and Licensing and Office of Business Development.
EBMS is a non-profit corporation. Our mission is to create a more 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.
Beginning Friday August 14th through Sunday August 23rd, 10 am - 10 pm, all Main Streets small businesses are invited to host acoustic performances with up to 5 instrumental or vocal performers - no need to apply for a live entertainment license and no fees. The hours have been expanded from the last time we did this to encompass more daytime performance opportunities (brunch anyone?), and coincide with several great retail events including The Sales Tax holiday (Sat & Sun, August 15-16)
"We are excited to enliven our Main Streets districts with music to support our local businesses while also supporting our local musicians," said Mayor Walsh. "Consider shopping locally and taking in a performance during Acoustic on Main and empower our neighborhoods to thrive."
Businesses and musicians who wish to participate can register at the Acoustic on Main website (http://www.cityofboston.gov/acousticonmain/), and businesses hosting events are also welcome to submit those events to the City of Boston’s online calendar. As the schedule develops, members of the public are encouraged to follow and engage with the event using #AcousticOnMain.
Business Registration link: http://bit.ly/1KCtWJ3
Musician Registration link: http://bit.ly/1SOQDMi
"This is a great opportunity to showcase acoustic performers and to highlight our thriving business district by connecting musicians to business owners. We encourage East Boston residents and visitors alike to shop our local businesses, eat at our local restaurants, and cheer on our local musicians. Small businesses truly are the catalyst for so much positive change in our community – let’s get out and support them while also supporting local live music," explains Max Gruner, Executive Director of EBMS.
Acoustic on Main is a partnership of Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the City Council's Committee on Arts & Culture and Committee on Small Business, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Office of Arts & Culture, Consumer Affairs and Licensing and Office of Business Development.
EBMS is a non-profit corporation. Our mission is to create a more 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.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Wakefield hosts 6th Annual Festival Italia: August 21 to August 22
6TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL ITALIA
August 21 – August 22
The Wakefield Event Planning Committee has been working non-stop on the upcoming Festival Italia 2015 events, and it will continue to grow as we approach the event. This year’s festival will be the biggest and best yet. The committee invites all to a fun-filled weekend. The August 21 & 22 two-day Festival Italia celebration will have something for all.
On Friday August 21st nine local restaurants to date will provide food for the Festival Italia Dinner Buffet, which will be held at the Four Points Sheraton Wakefield from 6 – 11:00 p.m. We are excited to announce that local favorite Valerie Giglio will perform, and a DJ will be providing music for the evening. Tickets are $35, and can be purchased at Smith Drug, 390 Main St., Wakefield.
On Saturday, August 22rd, with a portion of Albion St. and Main St. closed to traffic, local merchants and restaurants will be setting up tents. There will be shopping, music, an array of food, beer and wine garden, wheel of chance, and car show to name a few. An assortment of children’s events are scheduled for the day: face painter, balloon twister, all hands drumming, roaming railroad and model car race track.
To date, we have a great lineup of entertainment performing on three stages: Albion St. Stage: Karen K and the Jitterbugs, Jazzabelles, and The Morlocks Now. Main St. Stage 1: Natalie Joly; Betty’s Bounce; the North Ave. Band. Main St. Stage 2: Joe Dias and Southern City. We also have roaming entertainment: Boris, Italian Serenaders, Noodle Daisy, and local dance studios will be performing. Go to our website www.wakefieldepc.com or follow us on Facebook for updated information.
Friday, July 31, 2015
Ed Coletta chosen as Kiwanian of the Year; Banquet, Sept. 26
EAST BOSTON KIWANIS CLUB TO HONOR LONG-TIME MEMBER
AS 2015 ‘KIWANIAN OF THE YEAR’
Tickets Now Available for Sept. 26 Banquet to Honor Ed Coletta’s Community Service
The Kiwanis Club of East Boston has selected long-time Kiwanis member Ed Coletta as the club’s 2015 “Kiwanian of the Year,” and his service to Kiwanis and to the East Boston community will be commemorated at a banquet set for Saturday, September 26 at 6 p.m. in Spinelli’s Function Hall in East Boston.
Mr. Coletta is an East Boston resident, and he has been a member of the East Boston Kiwanis Club for 28 years. During that time, he has twice been club president and currently serves as the club secretary. Over the years, he has served on numerous committees that have assisted children, senior citizens and those-in-need within the East Boston community.
The cost of a sit-down dinner at the Kiwanian of the Year banquet is $60. Tickets are available from Kiwanis Club Director Marisa Di Pietro by calling 617-650-3442 or e-mailing her at mdipietro@ebsoc.org and from Kiwanis Club President Clark Moulaison at 617-699-7172 or at carmellasmarket@verizon.net. Tickets are also available from any Kiwanis Club member.
The club membership is also marking the occasion with a commemorative souvenir program and advertisement booklet, which will be distributed at the banquet and within the East Boston community. To book a quarter-page, half-page or full-page ad in the booklet, also contact Marisa Di Pietro; the ad deadline is Sept. 6.
Funds raised during the Kiwanian of the Year banquet are used to fund the club’s community service projects, which include support for youth organizations such as the East Boston Little League, East Boston Girls Softball League, Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading, the East Boston YMCA, the Salesian Boys & Girls Club and the East Boston Social Centers. The club also supports the East Boston High School Key Club, the Grace Church and Meridian House food pantries, local EBARC activities, the Christmas Caroling Party at the Don Orione Home, the Kiwanis-Station 7 Bicycle Safety Rodeo, the Kiwanis One/Belle Isle Marsh Cleanup event and the senior citizen summer picnic trip to Salem Willows.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. The East Boston Kiwanis Club meets every first and third Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Spinelli’s in Day Square, East Boston.
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AS 2015 ‘KIWANIAN OF THE YEAR’
Tickets Now Available for Sept. 26 Banquet to Honor Ed Coletta’s Community Service
The Kiwanis Club of East Boston has selected long-time Kiwanis member Ed Coletta as the club’s 2015 “Kiwanian of the Year,” and his service to Kiwanis and to the East Boston community will be commemorated at a banquet set for Saturday, September 26 at 6 p.m. in Spinelli’s Function Hall in East Boston.
Mr. Coletta is an East Boston resident, and he has been a member of the East Boston Kiwanis Club for 28 years. During that time, he has twice been club president and currently serves as the club secretary. Over the years, he has served on numerous committees that have assisted children, senior citizens and those-in-need within the East Boston community.
The cost of a sit-down dinner at the Kiwanian of the Year banquet is $60. Tickets are available from Kiwanis Club Director Marisa Di Pietro by calling 617-650-3442 or e-mailing her at mdipietro@ebsoc.org and from Kiwanis Club President Clark Moulaison at 617-699-7172 or at carmellasmarket@verizon.net. Tickets are also available from any Kiwanis Club member.
The club membership is also marking the occasion with a commemorative souvenir program and advertisement booklet, which will be distributed at the banquet and within the East Boston community. To book a quarter-page, half-page or full-page ad in the booklet, also contact Marisa Di Pietro; the ad deadline is Sept. 6.
Funds raised during the Kiwanian of the Year banquet are used to fund the club’s community service projects, which include support for youth organizations such as the East Boston Little League, East Boston Girls Softball League, Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading, the East Boston YMCA, the Salesian Boys & Girls Club and the East Boston Social Centers. The club also supports the East Boston High School Key Club, the Grace Church and Meridian House food pantries, local EBARC activities, the Christmas Caroling Party at the Don Orione Home, the Kiwanis-Station 7 Bicycle Safety Rodeo, the Kiwanis One/Belle Isle Marsh Cleanup event and the senior citizen summer picnic trip to Salem Willows.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. The East Boston Kiwanis Club meets every first and third Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Spinelli’s in Day Square, East Boston.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Countdown to Kindergarten & Airmall Boston Draw Winner of $5,000 College Scholarship
This just in from Main Streetsl
Representative Adrian Madaro, East Boston Main Streets, Countdown to Kindergarten, and Airmall Boston Draw Winner of $5,000 College Scholarship
BOSTON, MA (July 28, 2015) – On Tuesday, July 28, East Boston Main Streets’ Executive Director Max Gruner was joined by Mike Caro, VP of Airmall Boston, members of the Countdown to Kindergarten steering committee, and State Representative Adrian Madaro to draw the name of the Kindergartener who is the winner of the $5,000 college scholarship provided by Airmall Boston. “Our annual Countdown to Kindergarten Parade is a wonderfully joyous event that truly highlights the benefits of our vibrant public-private partnerships in East Boston,” says State Representative Adrian Madaro.
Last year, at the annual East Boston Countdown to Kindergarten Parade, EBMS and Airmall Boston announced a $5,000 college scholarship in the form of a 529 college savings account to be provided to one East Boston kindergartener with perfect attendance during the school year. “This scholarship is important to us,” says EBMS executive director Max Gruner, “not only because it can make a real impact on the long-term educational opportunities of one of our kids but because it sends a threefold message: one, our East Boston community cares about education and our kids; two, it encourages parents to think about the importance of investing early in the long-term education of their children; three, it underscores the importance of attendance at school.”
The scholarship winner, Nicolas Morales, a kindergartener at the McKay school in East Boston, and his family will be presented with a ceremonial check at the 15th annual East Boston Countdown to Kindergarten Parade on Thursday, September 3rd, 2015. Also at this event, EBMS, Airmall, and the CTK steering committee are pleased to be able to announce the continuation of this college scholarship initiative and will be announcing the second annual $5,000 college scholarship for an East Boston kindergartener with perfect attendance at school.
“This event has been a long standing tradition for the East Boston community. It helps to create a solid foundation for the future of East Boston, and we at Airmall, who live and work in this community as well, are honored to play a role in this day," says Mike Caro, Vice President at Airmall Boston.
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EBMS is a non-profit corporation. Our mission is to create a more 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.
Representative Adrian Madaro, East Boston Main Streets, Countdown to Kindergarten, and Airmall Boston Draw Winner of $5,000 College Scholarship
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| Nicolas Morales, a kindergartener at the McKay school in East Boston |
BOSTON, MA (July 28, 2015) – On Tuesday, July 28, East Boston Main Streets’ Executive Director Max Gruner was joined by Mike Caro, VP of Airmall Boston, members of the Countdown to Kindergarten steering committee, and State Representative Adrian Madaro to draw the name of the Kindergartener who is the winner of the $5,000 college scholarship provided by Airmall Boston. “Our annual Countdown to Kindergarten Parade is a wonderfully joyous event that truly highlights the benefits of our vibrant public-private partnerships in East Boston,” says State Representative Adrian Madaro.
Last year, at the annual East Boston Countdown to Kindergarten Parade, EBMS and Airmall Boston announced a $5,000 college scholarship in the form of a 529 college savings account to be provided to one East Boston kindergartener with perfect attendance during the school year. “This scholarship is important to us,” says EBMS executive director Max Gruner, “not only because it can make a real impact on the long-term educational opportunities of one of our kids but because it sends a threefold message: one, our East Boston community cares about education and our kids; two, it encourages parents to think about the importance of investing early in the long-term education of their children; three, it underscores the importance of attendance at school.”
The scholarship winner, Nicolas Morales, a kindergartener at the McKay school in East Boston, and his family will be presented with a ceremonial check at the 15th annual East Boston Countdown to Kindergarten Parade on Thursday, September 3rd, 2015. Also at this event, EBMS, Airmall, and the CTK steering committee are pleased to be able to announce the continuation of this college scholarship initiative and will be announcing the second annual $5,000 college scholarship for an East Boston kindergartener with perfect attendance at school.
“This event has been a long standing tradition for the East Boston community. It helps to create a solid foundation for the future of East Boston, and we at Airmall, who live and work in this community as well, are honored to play a role in this day," says Mike Caro, Vice President at Airmall Boston.
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EBMS is a non-profit corporation. Our mission is to create a more 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.
Drawing for Countdown to Kindergarten Scholarship: July 28
On Tuesday, July 28th, at 10:00am at the East Boston Social Centers in East Boston, Central Square, Adrian Madaro will be drawing the name of the Kindergartener with perfect attendance during the past school year who will be receiving the $5K college scholarship announced as part of the Countdown to Kindergarten Celebration and provided courtesy of AirMall.
The drawing will last 20mins from 10:30am-10:50am. We would very much like media to be present.
Background:
East Boston is the only remaining Boston neighborhood to celebrate its rising Kindergarteners with a celebration and Parade
Last year, EBMS and AirMall announced the first annual Countdown to Kindergarten College Scholarship to be presented to an EB kindergartener with perfect attendance during the school year (note: excused absences do not count against the students attendance record)
We have just received the list of eligible Kindergartners and will be drawing the name of the winner who will receive $5K in a 529 college savings account; the drawing will be promptly at 10:30am on Tuesday, July 28.
The check will be handed to the family during this year's Countdown to Kindergarten Parade on Thursday, September 3rd from 10:30am-1:00pm.
At the Parade, EBMS and AirMall will be announcing another $5K scholarship for this coming year.
Talking Points:
Importance of early childhood education
Importance of parent involvement in all aspects of child's educational experience, including attendance
Importance of thinking ahead and planning for ongoing education of the child beyond high-school
The drawing will last 20mins from 10:30am-10:50am. We would very much like media to be present.
Background:
East Boston is the only remaining Boston neighborhood to celebrate its rising Kindergarteners with a celebration and Parade
Last year, EBMS and AirMall announced the first annual Countdown to Kindergarten College Scholarship to be presented to an EB kindergartener with perfect attendance during the school year (note: excused absences do not count against the students attendance record)
We have just received the list of eligible Kindergartners and will be drawing the name of the winner who will receive $5K in a 529 college savings account; the drawing will be promptly at 10:30am on Tuesday, July 28.
The check will be handed to the family during this year's Countdown to Kindergarten Parade on Thursday, September 3rd from 10:30am-1:00pm.
At the Parade, EBMS and AirMall will be announcing another $5K scholarship for this coming year.
Talking Points:
Importance of early childhood education
Importance of parent involvement in all aspects of child's educational experience, including attendance
Importance of thinking ahead and planning for ongoing education of the child beyond high-school
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Main Streets Presents: Free English Language Classes for Business Owners and Employees
Starting September 2015
- Are you a business owner ready to build, grow, and improve your business?
Are you interested in providing better customer service to English speaking clients? - Do you employ staff who will benefit from English classes?
Join us on Monday, July 27th from 8:00-9:30 AM (continental breakfast provided)
Or
Join us on Tuesday, July 28th from 6:00-7:30 PM (light refreshments provided)
To Discuss Your English Language Needs and Availability
East Boston Harborside
Community SchoolEnfarrados (NFarra2) Community Room
127 Maverick Street, 2nd floor,
East Boston 02128
With Special Thanks to Councilor Sal LaMattina & Representative Adrian Madaro
JPNA Planning & Zoning Meeting Agenda For July 22
JPNA Planning & Zoning Meeting Agenda For July 22 7 p.m
Where: Jeffries Point Yacht Club 565 Sumner st.
Time: 7 p.m.
AGENDA
- 202 Maverick st. - Demo & construction, New multi unit residential building.
- 80 Everett st
- 14-16 Geneva St. New construction, residential on empty lot. Atty: Richard Lynds
What we saw at the EB Public Library July 16
About 75 Friends of the East Boston Library showed up in the Thomas Menino Community Room to unveil the refurbished Queen Mary painting by Frederick Leonard King which was created with the support of the Works Progress Administration. With great pride song and community, the Friends restored what always belonged to East Boston. (photographs by Diane Modica).
Monday, July 13, 2015
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Boston's Poet Laureate to visit East Boston Branch of the Public Library: June 27
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| Photo credit: Priscilla Harmel |
BOSTON
– June 24, 2015 – Boston Public Library and the Mayor’s Office of Arts
and Culture announce branch visits by the City of Boston’s Poet
Laureate, Danielle Legros Georges, who will travel to Boston Public
Library locations this summer to meet and engage with aspiring and
practicing poets throughout the city. Interested participants can bring
examples of their work for discussion, or questions and comments for the
Poet Laureate Program.
“The drop-in workshops from such a highly
accomplished poet are a unique learning opportunity to develop one’s
skills and celebrate creativity and the arts in the City of Boston,”
said Christine Schonhart, Boston Public Library’s Director of Library
Services for the Branches.
The following visits take place in Boston Public Library branches:
- Saturday, June 27, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the East Boston Branch, located at 365 Bremen Street.
- Saturday, July 25, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Mattapan Branch, located at 1350 Blue Hill Avenue.
- Saturday, August 8, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Honan-Allston Branch, located at 300 North Harvard Street.
Danielle Legros Georges
was appointed Boston’s Poet Laureate by Mayor Martin J. Walsh in
December 2014 and teaches at Lesley University in the Creative Arts and
Learning Division. She is the author of
Maroon, a book of poems, and her poems have appeared in numerous
anthologies. Her essays, interviews, poems, and reviews have appeared in
publications including The American Poetry Review, The Boston Globe, Callaloo, Consequence, Salamander, spoKe, Solstice, Transition, World Literature Today, and the Women’s Review of Books.
A resident of Dorchester, she was born in Haiti, has lived in Boston’s
Haitian community of Mattapan, Chicago and New York, and has travelled
to various parts of the world.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Mark the Date! Friends of the East Boston Library Gala Event: July 16
The Friends of The East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library, Inc. invite the community to celebrate with us the return and unveiling of the Frederick Leonard King WPA painting The Queen Mary. She has been fabulously restored by the Oliver Brothers firm. The painting restoration funding was by The East Boston Foundation, and the frame by the Boston Public Library.
Date: Thursday, July 16th
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
Where: East Boston Branch Library, 365 Bremen Street
Monday, June 22, 2015
June 29: Gove Street Citizens Association Meets
The Gove Street Citizens Association monthly meeting agenda:
PRESENTATIONS:
* Update on current status of GSCA area projects.
* 97-99 Everett Street – Proposed - 6 units with 6 parking spaces. (VOTE TO BE TAKEN)
* 63 Frankfort Street – Proposed - Extend porch area. (VOTE TO BE TAKEN)
* Massport Presentation - Terminal E Renovation and Enhancements at Boston-Logan International Airport.
DATE: Monday, June 29, 2015
TIME: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LOCATION: DRIVING - The Noddle Island Community Room located on the first floor of the Logan Rental Car Center at 15 Transportation Way. WALKING - Situated at the end of Porter Street just a 4 minute walk from the Embassy Suites Hotel.
All meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the above location except for Holidays that are on Mondays.
PRESENTATIONS:
* Update on current status of GSCA area projects.
* 97-99 Everett Street – Proposed - 6 units with 6 parking spaces. (VOTE TO BE TAKEN)
* 63 Frankfort Street – Proposed - Extend porch area. (VOTE TO BE TAKEN)
* Massport Presentation - Terminal E Renovation and Enhancements at Boston-Logan International Airport.
DATE: Monday, June 29, 2015
TIME: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LOCATION: DRIVING - The Noddle Island Community Room located on the first floor of the Logan Rental Car Center at 15 Transportation Way. WALKING - Situated at the end of Porter Street just a 4 minute walk from the Embassy Suites Hotel.
All meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at the above location except for Holidays that are on Mondays.
Do you know someone between the ages of 16 and 24 that needs their High School Diploma?
This just in from the EBNHC:
As part of our Youth and Young Adults Pathways Program (YYAPP), Our Education and Training Institute (ETI) has been running a HiSET program the past several weeks. HiSET, or High School Equivalency Test, is the new replacement to GED. Our first program was intended to be small, but we are pleased to say that several EBNHC patients, and now students, have already benefited from the program. Just last week one of our students took their first two equivalency exams and passed both successfully!
EBNHC’s ETI will again be offering FREE HiSET Classes this fall – on a larger scale. A High School Diploma is critical for anyone’s future and this is an excellent opportunity to assist our patients with preparation. The program begins this October and runs Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Classes are conducted in English only, however, ESOL classes are also offered at the Institute. The Education & Training Institute is located at 250 Sumner Street in East Boston and is just 2 blocks from the Maverick “T” Station, so very easy to get to from all of our service areas.
If you know of anyone who is interested, please have them call 617-568-6444 today to register and schedule an intake and assessment appointment.
As part of our Youth and Young Adults Pathways Program (YYAPP), Our Education and Training Institute (ETI) has been running a HiSET program the past several weeks. HiSET, or High School Equivalency Test, is the new replacement to GED. Our first program was intended to be small, but we are pleased to say that several EBNHC patients, and now students, have already benefited from the program. Just last week one of our students took their first two equivalency exams and passed both successfully!
EBNHC’s ETI will again be offering FREE HiSET Classes this fall – on a larger scale. A High School Diploma is critical for anyone’s future and this is an excellent opportunity to assist our patients with preparation. The program begins this October and runs Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Classes are conducted in English only, however, ESOL classes are also offered at the Institute. The Education & Training Institute is located at 250 Sumner Street in East Boston and is just 2 blocks from the Maverick “T” Station, so very easy to get to from all of our service areas.
If you know of anyone who is interested, please have them call 617-568-6444 today to register and schedule an intake and assessment appointment.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
United Way expands successful summer learning program; EB YMCA and Social Centers participate
Over 3,000 K-3 students expected to benefit from literacy programs proven to avoid summer learning loss and increase reading skills
BOSTON -- United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley is expanding its nationally-recognized Summer Learning Collaborative to reach over 3,000 elementary school-age children in 25 program sites in the region. This year’s funding of $260,000 – raised from diverse partners such as Alliance Data, Boston Consulting Group, Boston Financial Data Services, Theodore Edson Parker Foundation, United Parcel Service and United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council – enables the expansion to serve over 300 more children than last year and three additional locations. The 2015 locations will serve students from the communities of Lynn, Lawrence, Lowell, Salem, Winthrop, Peabody, Revere, Cambridge, Somerville and Boston neighborhoods of Dorchester, East Boston, Allston Brighton, Chinatown and Roxbury.
Research shows that low-income children experience summer learning loss at a much higher rate than their middle-class peers, who typically benefit from enriching summer programs, learning experiences and homes filled with books and reading. Over the course of one summer vacation, this summer learning loss creates an approximate three-month achievement gap in reading skills between the two groups of children. By middle school, the cumulative effect adds up to a gap equal to two full years of achievement.
A partnership between United Way, BOSTnet, community-based organizations, and school districts, the Summer Learning Collaborative improves children’s literacy outcomes by integrating literacy activities in fun and meaningful ways into existing summer camp programs at community-based organizations in low-income communities. It also focuses on professional development for program staff to ensure the program’s success can be sustained and scaled. Last year:
· 85% of the 2,700 participating children avoided summer learning loss;
· 82% of children said they enjoy reading more now than they did at the end of the summer;
· 69% of the participating children maintained or increased reading skills; and
· 85% of the participating children said the staff made reading fun.
“For too many children, summer time is when important progress made during the school year is lost,” said Michael K. Durkin, president at United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley. “This partnership is specifically designed to target summer learning, helping children to maintain, and even increase, their reading skills over the summer to keep them on track to be proficient readers by third grade.”
The communities and locations for the 2015 Summer Learning Collaborative include:
Boston: Ellis Memorial, Dorchester YMCA, East Boston YMCA, Egleston YMCA, Oak Square YMCA, Wang YMCA, East Boston Social Centers
Cambridge: East End House
Lawrence: Lawrence YWCA, Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Merrimack Valley YMCA
Lowell: Girls Inc. of Lowell, Community Teamwork Inc. (at Murkland, Pawtucketville and McAuliffe schools)
Lynn: Camp Fire North Shore, Girls Inc. of Lynn, Gregg Neighborhood House
Peabody: For Kids Only Afterschool
Revere: For Kids Only Afterschool
Salem: For Kids Only Afterschool
Somerville: Somerville YMCA
Winthrop: For Kids Only Afterschool
BOSTON -- United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley is expanding its nationally-recognized Summer Learning Collaborative to reach over 3,000 elementary school-age children in 25 program sites in the region. This year’s funding of $260,000 – raised from diverse partners such as Alliance Data, Boston Consulting Group, Boston Financial Data Services, Theodore Edson Parker Foundation, United Parcel Service and United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council – enables the expansion to serve over 300 more children than last year and three additional locations. The 2015 locations will serve students from the communities of Lynn, Lawrence, Lowell, Salem, Winthrop, Peabody, Revere, Cambridge, Somerville and Boston neighborhoods of Dorchester, East Boston, Allston Brighton, Chinatown and Roxbury.
Research shows that low-income children experience summer learning loss at a much higher rate than their middle-class peers, who typically benefit from enriching summer programs, learning experiences and homes filled with books and reading. Over the course of one summer vacation, this summer learning loss creates an approximate three-month achievement gap in reading skills between the two groups of children. By middle school, the cumulative effect adds up to a gap equal to two full years of achievement.
A partnership between United Way, BOSTnet, community-based organizations, and school districts, the Summer Learning Collaborative improves children’s literacy outcomes by integrating literacy activities in fun and meaningful ways into existing summer camp programs at community-based organizations in low-income communities. It also focuses on professional development for program staff to ensure the program’s success can be sustained and scaled. Last year:
· 85% of the 2,700 participating children avoided summer learning loss;
· 82% of children said they enjoy reading more now than they did at the end of the summer;
· 69% of the participating children maintained or increased reading skills; and
· 85% of the participating children said the staff made reading fun.
“For too many children, summer time is when important progress made during the school year is lost,” said Michael K. Durkin, president at United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley. “This partnership is specifically designed to target summer learning, helping children to maintain, and even increase, their reading skills over the summer to keep them on track to be proficient readers by third grade.”
The communities and locations for the 2015 Summer Learning Collaborative include:
Boston: Ellis Memorial, Dorchester YMCA, East Boston YMCA, Egleston YMCA, Oak Square YMCA, Wang YMCA, East Boston Social Centers
Cambridge: East End House
Lawrence: Lawrence YWCA, Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Merrimack Valley YMCA
Lowell: Girls Inc. of Lowell, Community Teamwork Inc. (at Murkland, Pawtucketville and McAuliffe schools)
Lynn: Camp Fire North Shore, Girls Inc. of Lynn, Gregg Neighborhood House
Peabody: For Kids Only Afterschool
Revere: For Kids Only Afterschool
Salem: For Kids Only Afterschool
Somerville: Somerville YMCA
Winthrop: For Kids Only Afterschool
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
East Boston Main Streets Announces East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and John Tyler as Business and Volunteer of the Year
BOSTON, MA (June 8, 2015) – On Thursday, June 25, East Boston Main Streets will join Mayor Walsh at the Strand Theatre on 543 Columbia Road in Dorchester to honor the 2014 recipients of the East Boston Outstanding Business Award and Outstanding Volunteer Award.
“I am absolutely thrilled to be able to announce this year’s award recipients. Both the EBNHC and John Tyler have been tireless advocates for East Boston and their partnership and friendship has greatly enhanced the impact that EBMS has been able to have on the East Boston community,” says Max Gruner, Executive Director of East Boston Main Streets.
This year’s winner of the East Boston Main Streets Volunteer of the Year Award is John Tyler for his unfaltering support and tireless work on behalf of the East Boston business district.
In particular, EBMS would like to recognize John Tyler for his over 150 hours of volunteer time, his expertise and superior welding skill, as well as for opening up his work space to us in the construction from scratch of over a dozen magnificent tree-pit surrounds as part of a much needed and on-going beautification initiative in East Boston.
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center is awarded the Business of the Year Award 2014. The EBNHC, now in its 45th year, has been a tremendous partner to EBMS over the past 20 years. In particular, we would like to recognize EBNHC’s untiring and innovative support of the Neighborhood Business Institute, an educational subsidiary of East Boston Main Streets. We thank the Health Center for use of its training space and equipment, for sharing its staff’s expertise, and ongoing positive outlook and friendship of its administration throughout the planning and implementation of this unique and impactful program.
Both recipients will be honored by Mayor Walsh at the Annual Awards Ceremony which will take place on Thursday evening, June 25th at the Strand Theater in Upham's Corner at 6:00pm. “We encourage members of the East Boston community to join us for this truly fabulous event and to cheer on these two outstanding and well deserving award recipients,” says Jim Buckley, EBMS board chair.
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EBMS is a non-profit corporation. Our mission is to create a more 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.
“I am absolutely thrilled to be able to announce this year’s award recipients. Both the EBNHC and John Tyler have been tireless advocates for East Boston and their partnership and friendship has greatly enhanced the impact that EBMS has been able to have on the East Boston community,” says Max Gruner, Executive Director of East Boston Main Streets.
This year’s winner of the East Boston Main Streets Volunteer of the Year Award is John Tyler for his unfaltering support and tireless work on behalf of the East Boston business district.
In particular, EBMS would like to recognize John Tyler for his over 150 hours of volunteer time, his expertise and superior welding skill, as well as for opening up his work space to us in the construction from scratch of over a dozen magnificent tree-pit surrounds as part of a much needed and on-going beautification initiative in East Boston.
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center is awarded the Business of the Year Award 2014. The EBNHC, now in its 45th year, has been a tremendous partner to EBMS over the past 20 years. In particular, we would like to recognize EBNHC’s untiring and innovative support of the Neighborhood Business Institute, an educational subsidiary of East Boston Main Streets. We thank the Health Center for use of its training space and equipment, for sharing its staff’s expertise, and ongoing positive outlook and friendship of its administration throughout the planning and implementation of this unique and impactful program.
Both recipients will be honored by Mayor Walsh at the Annual Awards Ceremony which will take place on Thursday evening, June 25th at the Strand Theater in Upham's Corner at 6:00pm. “We encourage members of the East Boston community to join us for this truly fabulous event and to cheer on these two outstanding and well deserving award recipients,” says Jim Buckley, EBMS board chair.
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EBMS is a non-profit corporation. Our mission is to create a more 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.
Friday, June 5, 2015
Tuesday June 16th: East Boston Fights Opioid Addiction
A Night to Learn, Share, and Strategize for a Healthier East Boston
The East Boston community is invited to attend an open conversation about the rise in opioid addiction,
overdoses, and other drug use in East Boston.
This is an all ages event!
Tuesday June 16th 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
EAST BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL
86 White Street, East Boston
Refreshments 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
• Child care will be available on site
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Peter Smith, Primary Care Physician,
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Hear about causes of addiction, learn to identify the signs that a loved one might be using drugs, and explore treatment options. Be inspired by stories from people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction: local community activist and business owner Joe Ruggiero and parent and Drug Court advocate Debbie Hanscom will share their recovery stories.
SPANISH TRANSLATION AVAILABLE
This FREE event is brought to you by the Office of State Senator Anthony Petruccelli, City Councilor Sal LaMattina, State Representative Adrian Madaro, and the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Celtics player Tyler Zeller will lead 40 YMCA youth in fruit sculpture and fitness games
Boston Celtics and Sun Life Financial Close Out the East Boston YMCA
Fit to Win Program with "Championship" Event
Celtics player Tyler Zeller will lead 40 YMCA youth in fruit sculpture and fitness games
WHO: Boston Celtics Center Tyler Zeller Boston Celtics Mascot "Lucky" the Leprechaun 40 3rd-6th grade children from East Boston YMCA
East Boston YMCA staff Sun Life Financial staff volunteers
WHAT: Boston Celtics player Tyler Zeller will celebrate the completion of the four week East Boston Fit to Win program, the Celtics' and Sun Life Financial's rewards-based youth activity program, with a "Championship" event at the East Boston YMCA. 3rd - 6th graders who have completed the program will interact with Zeller, mascot "Lucky" and Sun Life volunteers for a healthy eating activity and fitness games before a jersey presentation and Celtics "Dunk Show" to close out the celebration.
The Championship Event marks the culmination of the East Boston YMCA's four week program, where participants earned Celtics-themed prizes and event opportunities for the YMCA. The East Boston YMCA is the last of three participating YMCA of Greater Boston locations. The Celtics and Sun Life Financial also brought the Fit to Win program to the Thomas M. Menino YMCA in January and Roxbury YMCA in March.
WHERE: East Boston YMCA 54 Ashley St. East Boston, MA
WHEN: Wednesday, June 3: 4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
WHY: The Boston Celtics and Sun Life Financial's Fit to Win program is aimed at improving the health and well-being of young people throughout the city of Boston. The program harnesses Bostonian's love for the green team, and provides youth with a fun way to learn about maintaining a healthy lifestyle by utilizing activity tracking sheets that focus on the participants' fitness and health goals.
Fit to Win Program with "Championship" Event
Celtics player Tyler Zeller will lead 40 YMCA youth in fruit sculpture and fitness games
WHO: Boston Celtics Center Tyler Zeller Boston Celtics Mascot "Lucky" the Leprechaun 40 3rd-6th grade children from East Boston YMCA
East Boston YMCA staff Sun Life Financial staff volunteers
WHAT: Boston Celtics player Tyler Zeller will celebrate the completion of the four week East Boston Fit to Win program, the Celtics' and Sun Life Financial's rewards-based youth activity program, with a "Championship" event at the East Boston YMCA. 3rd - 6th graders who have completed the program will interact with Zeller, mascot "Lucky" and Sun Life volunteers for a healthy eating activity and fitness games before a jersey presentation and Celtics "Dunk Show" to close out the celebration.
The Championship Event marks the culmination of the East Boston YMCA's four week program, where participants earned Celtics-themed prizes and event opportunities for the YMCA. The East Boston YMCA is the last of three participating YMCA of Greater Boston locations. The Celtics and Sun Life Financial also brought the Fit to Win program to the Thomas M. Menino YMCA in January and Roxbury YMCA in March.
WHERE: East Boston YMCA 54 Ashley St. East Boston, MA
WHEN: Wednesday, June 3: 4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
WHY: The Boston Celtics and Sun Life Financial's Fit to Win program is aimed at improving the health and well-being of young people throughout the city of Boston. The program harnesses Bostonian's love for the green team, and provides youth with a fun way to learn about maintaining a healthy lifestyle by utilizing activity tracking sheets that focus on the participants' fitness and health goals.
Monday, June 1, 2015
A Certified Asset: Congratulations to EBNHC’s Wandaly Pellicier!
This just in from the EBHNC:
(East Boston, MA, June 1, 2015)— After nearly 18 months of intense study, Wandaly Pellicier, Medical Assistant in the Women’s Health Department and Central Processing Technician for the Employee Health/Infection Control Department at EBNHC, has completed the IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management) course and exam.
She is now a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). The CRCST Certification is accredited by both the American National Standards Institute and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
In 2013, Wandaly took on the new role of EBNHC’s Central Processing Technician. In this position, she became responsible for performing and overseeing instrument care and cleaning. Prior to Wandaly’s appointment, medical assistants across the health center would devote up to three hours a day to equipment sterilization—time that is now dedicated to patient care.
At the suggestion of EBNHC administration, and with their full support as well as encouragement from her supervisor, Wandaly decided to augment her Central Service knowledge and pursue certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician.
A Central Service Technician is a vital member of the medical team, supporting all patient care areas and interacting with staff across the health center (in fact, the CRCST course and exam even assess customer relations skills!). As the IAHCSMM defines this role, oversight of all supplies and equipment needed for patient care includes “decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, disassembling, packaging, and sterilizing reusable surgical instruments or devices in a health care facility that are essential for patient safety.”
Wandaly’s supportive supervisor in the Women’s Health Department is Meg Perkins Ames, RN, BSN. Meg is thrilled about Wandaly’s accomplishment: “Though pending, there is legislation in Massachusetts to make certification a requirement for all Central Service Technicians (those who sterilize instruments in medical settings). The certification exam Wandaly successfully completed is significantly more difficult, with a pass rate of less than 50%, than the previous version. This is an extraordinary personal achievement. Wandaly is an exceptional employee, and now, as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician, she has become an even more treasured asset for the health center.”
Each year, Wandaly will be required to recertify as a CRCST by completing continuing education specifications. While Wandaly’s certification makes her eligible for Central Processing roles in full-service hospitals (she understands the use and care of every machine, scope, and instrument that may be used, as well as the importance of safety in any Central Processing environment), she loves her work at EBNHC. Her future plans do include becoming a Certified Instrument Specialist-after a period of well-deserved rest, however!?
As her Central Processing duties have increased, Wandaly has reduced her clinical role in the Women’s Health Department. She fills in as needed, but has incorporated ordering, stocking, and maintaining all sorts of medical supplies into her sterilization/Central Processing work. “I love working at the health center,” says Wandaly. “It’s a wonderful, diverse community. I meet people of so many different nationalities, and learn lots of new things every day. I feel very supported here.”
With her dedication to patient care at the health center and her considerable accomplishments, Wandaly is the perfect choice as the “face of EBNHC” on the health center’s newly redesigned website home page at www.ebnhc.org.
Congratulations, Wandaly!
For more information about IAHCSMM certification, visit www.iahcsmm.org.
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center has been a vital part of the community for 45 years, providing easily accessible, high-quality health care to all who live and work in East Boston and the surrounding communities of Chelsea, Revere, Everett, and Winthrop. EBNHC handles 300,000 patient visits per year—more than any other ambulatory care center in New England.
(East Boston, MA, June 1, 2015)— After nearly 18 months of intense study, Wandaly Pellicier, Medical Assistant in the Women’s Health Department and Central Processing Technician for the Employee Health/Infection Control Department at EBNHC, has completed the IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management) course and exam.
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| EBNHC’s Wandaly Pellicier |
In 2013, Wandaly took on the new role of EBNHC’s Central Processing Technician. In this position, she became responsible for performing and overseeing instrument care and cleaning. Prior to Wandaly’s appointment, medical assistants across the health center would devote up to three hours a day to equipment sterilization—time that is now dedicated to patient care.
At the suggestion of EBNHC administration, and with their full support as well as encouragement from her supervisor, Wandaly decided to augment her Central Service knowledge and pursue certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician.
A Central Service Technician is a vital member of the medical team, supporting all patient care areas and interacting with staff across the health center (in fact, the CRCST course and exam even assess customer relations skills!). As the IAHCSMM defines this role, oversight of all supplies and equipment needed for patient care includes “decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, disassembling, packaging, and sterilizing reusable surgical instruments or devices in a health care facility that are essential for patient safety.”
Wandaly’s supportive supervisor in the Women’s Health Department is Meg Perkins Ames, RN, BSN. Meg is thrilled about Wandaly’s accomplishment: “Though pending, there is legislation in Massachusetts to make certification a requirement for all Central Service Technicians (those who sterilize instruments in medical settings). The certification exam Wandaly successfully completed is significantly more difficult, with a pass rate of less than 50%, than the previous version. This is an extraordinary personal achievement. Wandaly is an exceptional employee, and now, as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician, she has become an even more treasured asset for the health center.”
Each year, Wandaly will be required to recertify as a CRCST by completing continuing education specifications. While Wandaly’s certification makes her eligible for Central Processing roles in full-service hospitals (she understands the use and care of every machine, scope, and instrument that may be used, as well as the importance of safety in any Central Processing environment), she loves her work at EBNHC. Her future plans do include becoming a Certified Instrument Specialist-after a period of well-deserved rest, however!?
As her Central Processing duties have increased, Wandaly has reduced her clinical role in the Women’s Health Department. She fills in as needed, but has incorporated ordering, stocking, and maintaining all sorts of medical supplies into her sterilization/Central Processing work. “I love working at the health center,” says Wandaly. “It’s a wonderful, diverse community. I meet people of so many different nationalities, and learn lots of new things every day. I feel very supported here.”
With her dedication to patient care at the health center and her considerable accomplishments, Wandaly is the perfect choice as the “face of EBNHC” on the health center’s newly redesigned website home page at www.ebnhc.org.
Congratulations, Wandaly!
For more information about IAHCSMM certification, visit www.iahcsmm.org.
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center has been a vital part of the community for 45 years, providing easily accessible, high-quality health care to all who live and work in East Boston and the surrounding communities of Chelsea, Revere, Everett, and Winthrop. EBNHC handles 300,000 patient visits per year—more than any other ambulatory care center in New England.
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