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EASTBOSTONREALESTATE.COM Jeffrey Bowen Call Or Text 781-201-9488 EASTBOSTONREALESTATE.COM Jeffrey Bowen Call or Text 781-201-9488 BOOK YOUR POST IT Call Your Advertising Rep (781)485-0588 Wednesday, September 1, 2021 HARBORKEEPERS HOST ANNUAL MARITIME BEACH FESTIVAL EBNHC provides update on CEO transition process By John Lynds Since East Boston Neighborhood Health Center President and CEO Manny Lopes made the shocking announcement earlier this month that he would be leaving his post to serve as Executive Vice President at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachu- setts, Lopes and the Health Center’s Board of Direc- tors provided an update on the transition process. EBNHC COO Greg Wilmot to Lopes and the board’s serve as interim CEO after chair, Rita Sorrento, re- Manny Lopes leaves at the ported after a series of dis- end of October. cussions and interviews, the Board has voted unan- imously to appoint EBN- HC Senior Vice President, highest in the nation.” Chief Operating Officer, Lopes and Sorrento said after his promotion A young East Boston resident takes a turn getting a kite off the ground during the Harborkeepers annual Maritime Beach and Executive Director Festival in partnership with the US Coast Guard Sector Boston. of Neighborhood PACE to COO last Septem- Greg Wilmot as Interim ber, Wilmot played a key President and CEO effec- role in helping to design tive November 1, 2021. and execute EBNHC’s “Since joining the COVID-19 vaccination health center in 2017, Greg strategy, which resulted has made a considerable in over 100,000 doses ad- positive impact on staff, ministered in communities patients, and the EBNHC hit hardest by the pandem- organization, as a whole,” ic. said Lopes and Sorrento “Additionally, in the in a joint statement this wake of last year’s na- week. “Greg’s leadership tional reckoning on racial has contributed to a more injustice, Greg led EBN- than 48 percent growth in HC’s Racial Equity Proj- ect, bringing an intentional The event Friday featured face-painting, free kayaking, the Neighborhood PACE Two East Boston girls get their kite ready for the sky. See program, which now and strategic focus to the a sand castle contest, scavenger hunt and many more Page 7 for more photos. health center’s efforts to engaging and fun things to do. boasts a 95 percent satis- faction score – among the See EBNHC Page 2 Nantucket Lightship to host Labor Day Fireworks party Sen. Boncore expected to By John Lynds reserve a spot and join us While the USLM will ly to restore the historic on Nantucket/LV-112’s provide the views Manni- Nantucket Lightship, also On Thursday, for a $25 weather deck, with friends no said the evening will known as Lightship No. announce his resignation donation to the Nantucket and family, to watch a also give the museum a 112 or simply LV-112. State Sen. Joseph leading candidate for the Lightship’s U.S. Light- spectacular fireworks dis- chance to show off its res- Mannino, Jr. said the Boncore was expected post. Boncore has served ship Museum Museum play in Boston’s inner har- toration progress. latest phase to historical- to announce today that as senator in the First (USLM) in East Boston, bor,” said Mannino. “Nan- “Plus, this is a fundrais- ly restore the Nantuck- he will be resigning from Suffolk and Middlesex residents can have a front tucket/LV-112’s berth has ing event for LV-112, for et Lightship was jointly his seat to accept a major District since 2016 when seat to the Labor Day Fire- one of the best views of which we still have much funded by grants from the leadership position with he won a special elec- works in Boston Harbor Boston’s vibrant city sky- work to do,” he said. “The City of Boston’s Commu- the Massachusetts Bio- tion. The senatorial dis- aboard Nantucket/LV-112. line from the East Boston ship’s restoration solely nity Preservation Act and technology Council. trict includes all of Re- Since 2009, Eastie has waterfront.” depends on the generous a National Park Service Boncore had been in vere and Winthrop, and played host to this nation- Mannino said guests contributions of corpora- “Save America’s Trea- talks for the past few portions of Boston and al treasure and now the can bring a picnic supper, tions, private foundations, sures” grant. months with the Coun- Cambridge. giant red lightship and their favorite beverages, federal, state and munic- Mannino said the re- cil after emerging as the the ship recently returned and a beach or lawn chairs ipal grants, maritime en- mainder of restoration will back to the Boston Harbor to sit on the decks of Nan- thusiasts and individuals be accomplished at the Shipyard and Marina af- tucket/LV-112, which will such as you.” Nantucket’s berth. ter months of restoration remain at the dock. Mannino said tickets “Upon completion of Wu and Edwards join work at a drydock in Chel- “We’ll supply the ship, are $25 per person and can this phase, LV-112’s re- sea. panoramic views and live- be purchased at https:// habilitation will be ap- coalition for safer streets According to USLM ly music,” said Mannino. www.eventbrite.com/e/ proximately 70 percent leader Robert Mannino, Jr. “The ship’s powerful ro- celebrate-boston-har- completed,” said Manni- around Eagle Square the program for the fire- tating light beacon will be bor-fireworks.. no. “The most critical and works will begin at 6 p.m. activated just before the In 1989, the lightship comprehensive portion of By John Lynds date Michelle Wu and City “Anyone who wants to fireworks begin.” was declared a Nation- LV-112’s structural res- Councilor Lydia Edwards al Historic Landmark toration is virtually done. Last week the East Bos- and members of the East A NOTE TO OUR (NHL). Since then there However, there is still a ton Times obtained a copy Boston Transportation Jus- has been a push local- lot of interior restoration of security camera video tice Coalition and the three ADVERTISERS & READERS needed, which involves from outside Channel Fish have joined forces calling mostly cleaning, prep and and other businesses in Ea- for transportation action OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPT. 6TH painting. Also a moderate gle Square that shows hor- and improvement in the IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY TRASH amount of structural and rific traffic accidents that square. News and Advertising Deadlines for the DELAY mechanical restoration include car crashes, pedes- “We’ve seen dozens and week of Sept. 9th & 10th will be Due to the Monday, Sept. work needs to be done.” trians being run over, cars dozens of near-miss acci- th 6 , Labor Day Holiday, It is estimated that ap- speeding through stop signs dents, people almost get- FRIDAY, SEPT. 3RD AT 4PM Trash will be delayed by proximately $2.3 million and near miss collisions on ting run over,” said Policy Email news to Email Advertisements to one day. will be needed to complete a constant basis. Subcommittee Lead for the [email protected] [email protected] LV-112’s restoration and The video was recently East Boston Transportation preservation. shared with At-Large City Celebrate Safely Capitol Waste Services, Inc. Councilor, Mayoral Candi- See SAFE STREETS Page 2 Ruggiero Family Memorial Home “Proud to welcome to our staff Mark Tauro, former owner and director of Rapino, Kirby-Rapino Funeral Homes” • Ample Off Street Parking • Complimentary Valet Parking • Nonsectarian Transportation To & From Visiting Hours For Family & Friends • Se Habla Espanol 971 Saratoga St., Orient Heights East Boston 617-569-0990 • Visit us at our website: www.RuggieroMH.com Page 2 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, September 1, 2021 MURPHY CONTINUES TO WORK HARD Safe Streets // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Justice Coalition Celeste Ribeiro Hewitt. “We’ve seen vehicle on vehicle ac- cidents, vehicle on pedes- trian accidents and just a lot of stuff that is really kind of epitome of what’s wrong with transportation in our neighborhood.” At a press conference in Eagle Square last Wednes- day Wu, Edwards, Hewitt and concerned Eastie resi- dents said they were there to call attention to needed safety improvements and upgrades to alleviate traffic congestion at Eagle Square A security camera captures a car crash in Eagle Square. and across the neighbor- hood and city. Edwards Wu added that pedestri- said Eagle Square is one an safety is an accessibility Erin Murphy is working hard on the campaign trail. of the most dangerous in- issue. “I am proud to receive the endorsement of the Interna- tersections in the neighbor- “It’s an equity issue and tional Longshoremen’s Association! They are the largest hood, and residents have union of maritime workers in North America, representing ultimately an issue of jus- called for critical infra- tice,” she said. “As Bosto- upwards of 65,000 longshoremen,” she said. Murphy also structure upgrades to elim- stated, “Thank you ILA for your support! I am proud to have nians we pride ourselves 33 endorsements and it is a true testament to my commit- inate traffic-related injuries on being a multi modal city ment to organized labor and improving working condi- and deaths and improve when it comes to transpor- tions for all Bostonians. I will continue to work hard to get walkability and traffic flow. tation. Unfortunately, just elected and once on the Council I will be a strong voice for “This area is the area I because we do it all - it all of my union brothers and sisters! Please vote for #14 on get the most complaints doesn’t mean we do it well.
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