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

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.

Italian American Book Store to open in North End: October 29

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

October 26: Gove Street Citizens Association Meeting

The Gove Street Citizens Association monthly meeting agenda:

     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

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 -

• 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.)

hey Jesus - Stiletto (An East Boston talent!)

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.

Sept. 28: Gove Street Citizens Association Meets

The Gove Street Citizens Association monthly meeting agenda:

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

MEETING DATE: Monday, September 28, 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 Monday when the meeting will be held on the following Tuesday.

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.

Sept. 12: FMC ICE Sports & Porrazzo Arena invite you to our open house, come join the fun

FMC ICE SPORTS & THE PORRAZZO ARENA INVITE YOU TO OUR OPEN HOUSE

COME JOIN THE FUN!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12^TH

12:20PM-2:10PM

·         FREE FAMILY SKATE WITH AN ICE-SIDE DJ

·         APPEARANCE FROM FELIX MCCOOL, THE FMC ICE SPORTS MASCOT

·         FREE SKATE RENTAL AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS

·         RAFFLES, ACTIVITIES, GIVEAWAYS & MORE!

·         $10 LEARN TO SKATE LESSON AVAILABLE! SEE BACK FOR DETAILS

TRY SKATING OUT!

$10 INTRODUCTORY LEARN TO SKATE LESSON

SEPTEMBER 12^TH, 12:20PM-1:00PM

PORRAZZO ARENA

For beginners ages 5 and older. Participants receive a $10 off coupon towards a future program registration. Skaters should wear long pants and sleeves, gloves or mittens. Helmets, such as a bike helmet or HECC helmet are required. Space is limited and registration may not be available at the door.

REGISTER TODAY AT WWW.FMCICESPORTS.COM OR CALL 1-888-74-SKATE

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=15

http://americanrepertorytheater.org/person/giana-ribeiro

This is awesome!

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

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:

• 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

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

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.

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.

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.