https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefsThe daily local brief for East Boston, MA.en-ushttps://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-09https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-09Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Federal authorities announced a wire-fraud charge and plea agreement Thursday involving Reuben Taylor, Boston’s Municipal Protective Services director, over a pandemic loan application. The city placed him on unpaid leave and said he will face a termination hearing.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-08https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-08Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Boston offices, public libraries, BCYF centers and public schools will close Monday, Oct. 12, for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Parking meters will be free, daytime street cleaning will be canceled and some trash and recycling pickups delayed. The subway, bus and The RIDE will run on holiday schedules; commuter rail and ferries will keep regular weekday schedules.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-07https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-07Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Boston posted nine questions for the Nov. 3 state election ballot on Oct. 6. The questions cover topics including public records, voting, revenue, conservation, housing, marijuana and firearms laws; the city also has information on its East Boston neighborhood page.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-06https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-06Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Italian American Alliance will hold a cultural celebration at the Tall Ship on Monday, Oct. 12, from noon to 5 p.m. It is part of the neighborhood’s holiday-weekend programming.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-05https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-05Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Excel Academy says its middle school ranked first among Massachusetts school districts in 2026 MCAS English Language Arts growth and third in math growth. Its high school students ranked in the top 15% statewide for growth in both subjects.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-04https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-04Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Found Boston’s free waterfront vintage market runs Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Tall Ship. It will feature vintage sellers, small businesses, food, drinks, music and free on-site alterations.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-03https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-03Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Gov. Maura Healey and Mayor Michelle Wu appeared together in East Boston on Thursday, presenting a united front on clean energy. They remained apart on some other policy priorities.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-02https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-02Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The MBTA began automated ticketing Thursday for vehicles stopped in bus lanes and bus stops, including on routes in the East Boston pilot. Fines start at $25 and can rise to $125 for repeat violations.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-01https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-10-01Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Excel Academy Charter High School ranked No. 31 in Massachusetts in the 2026–27 U.S. News public high school rankings. The school says the ranking places it among the top 3% of public high schools nationally; the rankings consider factors including state test results, graduation rates and AP participation and performance.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-30https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-30Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Boston is accepting applications for fall block-party grants of up to $500 to help residents and community groups buy materials for neighborhood gatherings. Applications are open through October 23.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-29https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-29Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Boston health officials advised residents to avoid contact with affected waters for at least 48 hours after Sunday’s sewage overflows ended. An MWRA outfall at the Prison Point facility discharged from 8:31 a.m. to 3:42 p.m., creating a potential public health risk in the Inner Harbor.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-28https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-28Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Sunday’s nor’easter brought heavy rain and strong coastal winds, with scattered tree damage and power outages reported. Logan flights were disrupted, and minor flooding and other coastal impacts may continue Monday as the storm moves away.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-27https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-27Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000A powerful nor'easter continues to pound the Boston region with heavy rain, coastal flooding, and damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph. Flood and high wind warnings remain in effect, and Mayor Wu is urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel. The storm has also disrupted Logan Airport and prompted schedule changes for the Red Sox.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-26https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-26Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The BPD Ice Hockey Skills program is back at Porrazzo Rink in East Boston, offering hockey, skills, and fun. The program returns for another season, providing local youth with recreational opportunities and engagement with Boston police officers.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-25https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-25Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Mayor Michelle Wu has issued a coastal storm warning for Boston from Friday through Sunday, with forecasts calling for 2–4 inches of rain, damaging winds, coastal flooding, and roadway ponding. Residents are urged to stay indoors during the peak of the storm, and after-hours exterior-work permits are suspended through Sunday.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-24https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-24Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata held a hearing on the planned shift from weekly to biweekly curbside food-waste collection, set to begin in October. The change will allow the city to expand service beyond the current 27,000 households and eliminate a waitlist of about 1,600 households, while saving an estimated $700,000.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-23https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-23Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Cunard Tavern on Orleans Street in East Boston is closing for good this Sunday, September 27. Boston Restaurant Talk reports the longtime local bar will shut its doors permanently.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-22https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-22Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Workers and allies gathered at 155 Porter Street in East Boston on Monday for a picket and press conference over alleged asbestos-handling failures at the Cambria Hotel project. Organizers called for an independent investigation, worker protections, and medical support for affected workers.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-21https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-21Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000A new TransitMatters report reveals Boston's slowest bus route averages just 6 mph, with many key routes getting even slower. The findings highlight persistent transit delays that affect daily commutes across the city, including East Boston.https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-20https://nanopress.net/east-boston-ma/briefs/2026-09-20Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Haitian music legends Tabou Combo headline tonight at Big Night Live, joined by Anie Alerte and Anthonny Drew. The 21-plus show starts at 7 p.m. at the venue near North Station.