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Chelsea Silver Line should pave the way for other T improvements

Chelsea Silver Line should pave the way for other T improvements  The Boston Globe Full coverage

Chelsea Silver Line should pave the way for other T improvements - The Boston Globe
What's next for the Silver Line? The expansion of the MBTA's premier bus service into Chelsea, scheduled to begin carrying passengers on Saturday, marks a milestone both for the city and for the T. For Chelsea, the opening caps off years of advocacy and should create an easier commute for residents working around South Station.
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Carr: Let's start telling it like it is on illegal immigrants

Carr: Let's start telling it like it is on illegal immigrants  Boston Herald Full coverage

Carr: Let's start telling it like it is on illegal immigrants
This horrific rape in Weymouth, allegedly by an illegal immigrant from Ghana who was then cut loose by a Dukakis-era hack judge named Mark Coven to flee back to the Third World, is not exactly an isolated incident.For Democrats, the illegal immigrants are all ...
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Luxury Waterfront Community Opens in East Boston

Luxury Waterfront Community Opens in East Boston  Multi-Housing News Full coverage

Luxury Waterfront Community Opens in East Boston
The 25 percent pre-leased Boston East community, developed by Trinity Financial and East Boston Community Development Corp., features 200 luxury apartments and includes a community art gallery.
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UrbanAmerica Sheds Distressed Suburban Boston Office Asset

UrbanAmerica Sheds Distressed Suburban Boston Office Asset  Commercial Property Executive

UrbanAmerica Sheds Distressed Suburban Boston Office Asset
The 104,527-square-foot office building in Concord, Mass., changed hands through an $11 million trustee sale. The New England District of the Army Corps of Engineers has been occupying it since 1997.
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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Fifth annual Christie Serino Tournament

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Fifth annual Christie Serino Tournament  Boston Herald Full coverage

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Fifth annual Christie Serino Tournament
The fifth Annual Christie Serino Baseball Tournament will be held this weekend and for the first time since its inception it will be held in Malden, at Maplewood Park located behind 99 Crystal Street. Four teams will compete for the tournament championship, which was won last year by East Boston.
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We have a lot in the works for the 2018 seaso...

We have a lot in the works for the 2018 season, and are excited to welcome several new vendors to the lineup, in addition to customer favorites from last season like Farmer Dave's, Meadowbrook Orchards, Flats Mentor Farm, Asia Farm, and Veronica Robles Cultural Center! Stay tuned for the full list!

Former East Boston resident, Vincent Basile recognized for career achievements

Lauded by Pirandello Lyceum. Read more at EastBoston.com.

Whistler Museum exhibit features Boston artist Walter Franklin Lansil s magnificent artwork

Whistler Museum exhibit features Boston artist Walter Franklin Lansil s magnificent artwork  Lowell Sun Full coverage

Whistler Museum exhibit features Boston artist Walter Franklin Lansil s magnificent artwork
Venice was the place to be for late 19th-century artists. They ventured there to mix, mingle and work with fellow painters back in the day when making a "grand tour" of European cities was on every artist's "to do" list.
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Dot teachers honored as one of Boston's best educators

Dot teachers honored as one of Boston's best educators  Dorchester Reporter Full coverage

Dot teachers honored as one of Boston's best educators
Nicole Juanita Da Silva, who teaches ESL and ELA at Boston International High School in Dorchester, has been recognized as one of the city's best educators by the Boston Public Schools, the city of Boston, and the Boston Teachers Union.
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IRS extends tax deadline after site snafu

IRS extends tax deadline after site snafu  Boston Herald

IRS extends tax deadline after site snafu
If you didn't file your taxes yesterday, don't worry.The IRS has granted all Americans an extra day, until midnight tonight, in the wake of an online system breakdown that made it impossible for millions of tax-payers, and preparers, to file on time.
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Snapshot of the East Boston Rental Market >$2000 per unit

The going rates for #EastBoston apartments according to a South End publication.

South End Apartments | 3 Beds 1 Bath - Boston - East Boston - Jeffries Point $2,350
Three bedroom unit for rent in East Boston. Hardwood floors throughout. Modern kitchen and tile bathroom. Living room available. Laundry in the building. Close to blue line subway.
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First Walk for Peace of the Season: April 19

April 19, District A7 Police Station, 69 Paris Street, 6 p.m. In memory of Duncan Ketter and Joseph (Joey) Brancato.

East Boston Peace Walk
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The Japanese once ruled the Boston Marathon. A war bride's son recalls the slurs.

The Japanese once ruled the Boston Marathon. A war bride's son recalls the slurs.  Washington Post

Man arrested with gun near East Boston High

Man arrested with gun near East Boston High  The Boston Globe

Man arrested with gun near East Boston High - The Boston Globe
A 20-year-old East Boston High School student was arrested on a gun possession charge on Thursday morning after a foot chase near the school, authorities said. Boston police said the student, identified as Keon Harris of Boston, was approached by a Boston school police officer at the school and acted suspiciously, then took off on foot on White Street.
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UMass report cautions billions needed for local climate change preparations

UMass report cautions billions needed for local climate change preparations  The Boston Globe Full coverage

UMass report cautions billions needed for local climate change preparations - The Boston Globe
A report to be released Friday by the University of Massachusetts points to the challenges the city and the region face in funding solutions to combat climate change, with local neighborhood projects expected to amount to $2.4 billion.
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2018 Renaissance Lodge Black Tie Installation Ball 30th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, April 29. The 2018 Renaissance Lodge Black Tie Installation Ball: 30th Anniversary Celebration. PDF link.

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Boston high school grads missing goal on degrees

Boston high school grads missing goal on degrees  The Boston Globe Full coverage

Boston high school grads missing goal on degrees - The Boston Globe
A decade ago, Mayor Thomas M. Menino set a goal of doubling the percentage of city high school graduates who earned college degrees. But a report being released Wednesday shows the city has fallen far short of achieving that goal.
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School buiilding authority provides new funding for boiler at EBHS

from MassLive.com.

State OKs Springfield to move forward with North End consolidated school design
SPRINGFIELD -- The plans for a new consolidated school in the North End moved a significant step forward this week with approval from the Massachusetts School Building Authority to proceed with schematic design, which will be aided by state funds.
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@UniversalHub: Conversion of run-down East Boston triple decker into quadruple decker approved

@Universal Hub: The Board of Appeals today approved the gut rehab and expansion of a decaying triple decker at 187 London St., over the opposition of neighbors who include City Councilor Lydia Edwards. Read more at Universal Hub.

Conversion of run-down East Boston triple decker into quadruple decker approved
The Board of Appeals today approved the gut rehab and expansion of a decaying triple decker at 187 London St., over the opposition of neighbors who include City Councilor Lydia Edwards.
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How John Kelly's Boston Neighborhood Led Him to Trump's Side

How John Kelly's Boston Neighborhood Led Him to Trump's Side  Politico Full coverage

How John Kelly's Boston Neighborhood Led Him to Trump's Side
BOSTON - On the morning of October 20, a Facebook Group called "Originally from Oak Square Brighton" was in an uproar. Typically, the several hundred members share childhood memories from their Boston neighborhood or news that an old friend has passed away.
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Boston Landmarks Commission to solicit comments on 151 Liverpool Street demolition

Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) received a complete application from Anthony Gilardi with Citypoint Liverpool, LLC, to demolish the commercial structure at 151 Liverpool Street in East Boston, MA 02128. Read more here.

Demolition Delay application: 151 Liverpool Street, East Boston
Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) received a complete application from Anthony Gilardi with Citypoint Liverpool, LLC, to demolish the commercial structure at 151 Liverpool Street in East Boston, MA 02128.
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Gated Globe: 7th Cong. Candidates: What's the difference?

Is there really a dime's worth of difference between challenger Pressley and incumbent Capuano? The Globe reports. Subscription required.

What if, in a Boston congressional race, the candidates seemed to agree on nearly everything? - The Boston Globe
What if, in a local congressional race, the candidates seemed to agree on nearly everything? There are many months until the Sept. 4 Democratic primary. But last week US Representative Michael E. Capuano and his Democratic primary challenger, Ayanna Pressley, a city councilor, answered questions before students at Emerson College on consecutive evenings.
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Panthers spoil Bruins' bid for top seed in East

Panthers spoil Bruins' bid for top seed in East  Bangor Daily News

Panthers spoil Bruins' bid for top seed in East
BOSTON - Roberto Luongo came off the bench to shut down Boston in the third period, and the Florida Panthers dashed the Bruins' hopes of getting the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 4-2 win Sunday night. The Bruins trailed Tampa Bay by....
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4 people arrested for breaking into East Boston apartment

4 people arrested for breaking into East Boston apartment  The Boston Globe Full coverage

4 people arrested for breaking into East Boston apartment - The Boston Globe
Four people were arrested on charges of breaking and entering Thursday morning after officers allegedly caught them trespassing in an East Boston apartment building, police said. Marlon Lopez-Cabrera, 29, of Chelsea, Miguel Carrasquillo, 20, of Boston, Brian Cornejo, 21, of Lynn, and a 17-year-old girl from East Boston were taken into custody at the 312 Chelsea St.
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Muslims teach neighbors about their religion during Open Mosque Day

Muslims teach neighbors about their religion during Open Mosque Day  The Boston Globe Full coverage

Muslims teach neighbors about their religion during Open Mosque Day - The Boston Globe
Among throngs of people touring the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center on Sunday were two lanky middle school girls who love to talk about religion. "What do you believe?" they often ask each other. Mary Matero, 12, is Catholic and lives in West Roxbury. Mareyama Jalloh, 13, is Muslim and lives in East Boston.
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Public Facilities Commission Meeting (DND)

Conveyance of vacant land from the Department of Neighborhood Development to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through its Department of Conservation and Recreation: Vacant land located at 150 Barnes Avenue, East Boston, Massachusetts.

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...Finkle, Trustee of Finkle Family Realty Trust, a Massachusetts realty trust, with an address of 55 Sewall Avenue, Apt. PHC, Brookline, MA 02446, the vacant land located at an unnumbered parcel on Washington...

...of Massachusetts, acting by and through its Department of Conservation and Recreation, with offices at 251 Causeway, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114 the vacant land located at 150 Barnes Avenue (Ward: 01...

Transfer of the care, custody, management and control of the land and building located at: 48 Tileston Street and 50 Tileston Street, North End.

Transfer of the care, custody, management and control of the land and building located at: 48 Tileston Street and 50 Tileston Street, North End.

Tentative Developer Designation and Intent to sell to Boston Food Forest Coalition, Inc.: Vacant land located at 101 and 103 Ellington Street, Dorchester, Massachusetts.

That, having duly advertised a Request for Proposals to develop said properties, Boston Food Forest Coalition, Inc., a Massachusetts non-profit corporation, with an address of 23 Egleston Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 be tentatively designated as developer of the vacant land located at:

101 Ellington Street, Ward: 14, Parcel: 01796000, Square Feet: 3,167

Tentative Developer Designation and Intent to sell to Eastie Farm, Inc.: Vacant land located at 294-296 Sumner Street, East Boston, Massachusetts.

...develop said properties, Eastie Farm, Inc., a Massachusetts non-profit corporation, with an address of 213 Webster Street, No. 2, East Boston, MA 02128 be tentatively designated as developer of the vacant land...

Public Facilities Commission Meeting (DND)
You can also watch the meeting on Boston City TV at Comcast channel 24, RCN channel 13, and on boston.gov/boston-city-tv.
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Audits raise questions about state benefits fraud

Audits raise questions about state benefits fraud  Lowell Sun

Audits raise questions about state benefits fraud
By Colin A. Young, State House News Service Updated: 04/04/2018 08:35:34 AM EDT BOSTON -- For the seventh year in a row, the state auditor's office uncovered a record amount of public assistance benefit fraud, identifying nearly $17 million that was being improperly spent in fiscal year 2017.
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At Boston's Logan, a scuffle involving punching, spitting . . . and hand lotion

At Boston's Logan, a scuffle involving punching, spitting . . . and hand lotion  The Boston Globe Full coverage

At Boston's Logan, a scuffle involving punching, spitting . . . and hand lotion - The Boston Globe
A University of Rhode Island graduate student was arraigned Wednesday on charges he allegedly punched, spat on, and sprayed liquid hand lotion in the face of a state trooper at Boston's Logan International Airport Tuesday night. Kevin C.
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MS-13 gang member admits to role in murder after trap was set on Facebook

MS-13 gang member admits to role in murder after trap was set on Facebook  The Boston Globe

MS-13 member admits to role in murder of teenage boy in East Boston; trap was set on Facebook - The Boston Globe
A member of the feared MS-13 street gang admitted to his role in the murder of a 15-year-old boy on Constitution Beach in East Boston in 2015, an ambush set in motion by a phony Facebook account that offered the victim a chance to meet a girl, prosecutors said.
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MS-13 member admits to role in murder of teenage boy in East Boston; trap was set on Facebook

MS-13 member admits to role in murder of teenage boy in East Boston; trap was set on Facebook  The Boston Globe Full coverage

MS-13 member admits to role in murder of teenage boy in East Boston; trap was set on Facebook - The Boston Globe
A member of the feared MS-13 street gang admitted to his role in the murder of a 15-year-old boy on Constitution Beach in East Boston in 2015, an ambush set in motion by a phony Facebook account that offered the victim a chance to meet a girl, prosecutors said.
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Silver Line service to and from Chelsea launching April 21

Silver Line service to and from Chelsea launching April 21  Curbed Boston Full coverage

Silver Line service to and from Chelsea launching April 21
Silver Line bus service to and from downtown Chelsea from South Station, including via dedicated bus lanes, will start on April 21. The long-anticipated move means not only that the MBTA is hitting a self-imposed deadline for the service, but that both Chelsea and parts of East Boston will have clearer and-hopefully-faster connections to Boston's commercial core.
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Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Role In Boston Teen's Slaying

Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Role In Boston Teen's Slaying  WBUR

Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Role In Boston Teen's Slaying
A member of the violent MS-13 gang has pleaded guilty to his role in the slaying of a 15-year-old Boston boy who was lured to his death by a fake Facebook page.
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Porrazzo Rink Meeting April 19

FMC Sports, operator of the Porazzo Rink, will hold meeting on ice allocation. More here.

FMC Sports to hold meeting on Porrazzo Rink time
PUBLIC ICE MEETING SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED The general public and rink users welcome to attend ice allocation meeting EAST BOSTON, MA The general public and current rink users are invited to attend the annual ice allocation meeting for the Porrazzo Rink on Thursday, April 19.
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Boston schools' fresh food program expands

Boston schools' fresh food program expands  The Boston Globe

BPS fresh food program expands - The Boston Globe
The $3 million effort - half of it being paid for by the Shah Family Foundation - represents the latest step by the school system and the mayor's office to get the freshest food possible into the bellies of the system's 56,000 students.
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Getting Salty with Steve DiFillippo of Davio's

Getting Salty with Steve DiFillippo of Davio's  The Boston Globe Full coverage

Getting Salty with Steve DiFillippo of Davio's - The Boston Globe
Wenham's Steve DiFillippo now oversees the Davio's restaurant empire (expanding to California this summer). But he first found inspiration eating popovers at Anthony's Pier 4, before opening his first Northern Italian restaurant on Newbury Street 33 years ago, when he turned 24. What's the first restaurant you ever ate at in Boston?
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