5 Things You Should Know This Week – December 4th

Eastie Elves Toy Drive

Donate a new and unwrapped toy to the Eastie Elves Toy Drive.  Drop-off locations below:

Plan East Boston Neighborhood Meeting

Please join the BPDA for public meetings on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 (Spanish-Language) and Thursday, December 7, 2023, to discuss updates to the draft of PLAN: East Boston and amended zoning language for the neighborhood.

These meetings will review revisions to the PLAN’s key recommendations as well as proposed zoning for East Boston’s Neighborhood Residential, Waterfront, and Mixed-Use areas. These meetings will be held in-person at Mario Umana Academy (312 Border St, Boston, MA 02128 – Auditorium 146), from 6:00-8:00 PM, on their respective dates. Simultaneous interpretation into English (12/06) and Spanish (12/07) will be provided. These are public meetings: all are welcome to join, comment, and discuss the proposed plan and zoning changes. For more information about the PLAN and the draft zoning amendments, please visit the PLAN: East Boston webpage.

Caviar Tasting at EBO + Co Grocery

Take part in EBO’s 2nd Annual Cariar Tasting on Thursday, December 7th

Eastie Holiday Bazaar

Eastie Holiday Bazaar will take place on Saturday, December 9th from 1pm-6pm at the ICA Watershed located at 256 Marginal Street, featuring local vendors and photos with Santa.

3rd Annual Luminaria

Join The Trustees Boston Waterfront Initiative (thetrustees.org/onewaterfront) for the 3rd Annual Luminaria while we enjoy a stroll down the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway in East Boston, listen to festive holiday music, and keep warm with some delicious hot chocolate. This is an event for the whole family to enjoy. We will meet at the Blue Caboose to start our walk and move as a group as we sing along to festive music. Celebrate on Saturday at 4:30pm! You can learn more here.