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Vigil for Susan Taraskiewicz at Constitution Beach
September 12, 2026
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Vigil for Susan Taraskiewicz at Constitution Beach Today
Community members, law enforcement, and family will gather at Constitution Beach this afternoon at 12 p.m. to honor the memory of Susan 'Su' Taraskiewicz on the 34th anniversary of her unsolved murder. The vigil renews calls for justice in the cold case that has long impacted East Boston.
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Boston Nonprofits and City Expand Tree Canopies in East Boston
Local environmental groups and the City highlighted efforts to expand tree canopies in East Boston, where Tree Eastie has planted nearly 1,000 trees to counter urban heat islands.
The Daily Free Press
Logan Airport Workers Rally in East Boston for Better Health Care
Contracted passenger and cabin service workers rallied on Sept. 11 outside Massport headquarters in East Boston demanding employer-paid health coverage and improved workplace standards.
GBH News
Community Resource Fair at Constitution Beach Today
The bilingual Community Resource Fair (Feria de Recursos Comunitarios) takes place Saturday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Constitution Beach, connecting residents with housing, transit, childcare, and labor support.
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
Suffolk Women's Soccer Hosts Thomas at East Boston Memorial Park Today
Suffolk University women's soccer team hosts Thomas College on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. at James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park.
Suffolk Athletics
Funeral Mass for Maurice S. Hurley at Sacred Heart Parish Today
A funeral Mass celebrating the life of 92-year-old longtime East Boston resident Maurice S. Hurley will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish.
East Boston Times-Free Press
Atlantic Works Gallery Opens Three Solo Exhibitions in East Boston Today
Atlantic Works Gallery at 80 Border Street welcomes visitors Saturday, Sept. 12, from 2 to 6 p.m. to view three concurrent solo shows by X Bonnie Woods, Diane Teubner, and Renato Viganego.
East Boston Times-Free Press
DeVito Food Festival Takes Over The Tall Ship on East Boston Waterfront Today
The DeVito Food Festival welcomes visitors to The Tall Ship at 1 East Pier Drive in East Boston on Saturday, Sept. 12, spotlighting regional food vendors and waterfront dining.
The Tall Ship Boston
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