Eastern Bank’s Generous Support
Michele Hart, Manager of South Boston's Eastern Bank Branch at 470 West Broadway, presents checks for $10,000 to both John McGahan, President of the Gavin Foundation, and Bob Monahan, Executive Director of Julie's Family Learning Program. South Boston is grateful for Eastern Bank's very generous community support.
Collins Votes for Equal Pay
State Representative Nick Collins (D-South Boston) joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives in passing legislation to ensure that men and women receive equitable compensation for comparable work. The bill prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in the payment of wages for comparable work unless the variation is based upon a mitigating factor including seniority (provided that [...]
Eastern Bank Supports Southie
Tuesday morning, July 12, Eastern Bank (located at 470 West Broadway) rendered some very substantial support to the South Boston community. Shown in front of the bank are South Boston’s Eastern Bank Branch Manager Michele Hart and Eastern Bank Vice President Bob Foy (l.). They are presenting a $10,000 check to the Laboure Center at D and West Broadway. Receiving [...]
South Boston at Its Best
by Rick Winterson There’s little or no question that South Boston is an extremely desirable neighborhood to live in. We have become America’s urban hometown. What makes South Boston so special? Perhaps taking a look at the recently completed month of June will help answer that question. June, 2106, was (as always) sandwiched between late May, which featured events [...]
Still a Major Port
Watching a fully-loaded PANAMAX container ship, just as it comes around the bend of the Castle Island walkway to the McCorkle Pier, is certainly impressive – like encountering Leviathan. As the full length of the ship appears, you get a look at how truly big (!) these container craft really are. But that’s not the end of the story. The [...]