Officials from East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) and Rockland Trust announced last week that the two banks have inked a merger agreement for Rockland to acquire EBSB’s parent company, Meridian Bancorp., thus acquiring EBSB in a $1.15 billion deal. Under…
Author: John Lynds
Manny Lopes Honored by Boston City Council
Last week East Boston Neighborhood Health Center President and CEO Manny Lopes was recognized at the Boston City Council’s Annual Black History Month Celebration as the Council honored Black essential workers in the City of Boston for their leadership during…
EBNHC to Celebrate 50th Anniversary With Virtual Celebration
A half-century ago, the late Dr. James Taylor’s compassionate work with the elderly population on aging issues like hypertension, heart disease and diabetes brought him to East Boston. Dr. Taylor found that many of his patients in Eastie had little…
Greg Wilmot Named New SVP, COO at EBNHC
Last week the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) announced that Greg Wilmot has been promoted to the role of senior vice president (SVP) and chief operating officer (COO). Wilmot most recently served as vice president and executive director of…
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Opens COVID-19 Testing to All
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic more than two months ago East Boston has emerged as one of Boston’s ‘hotspots’. The virus rapidly spread through the densely populated neighborhood infecting over 1,000 residents since mid-March. Other surrounding communitites like…
At East Boston Savings Bank, Safety for Staff and Customers Comes First
East Boston Savings Bank Chairman and CEO Richard Gavegnano said each relationship that the bank has with employees, customers, and the communities the bank serves matters to him greatly. So, as the public health concern surrounding COVID-19 grows the bank…
New Balance Repurposes Factory to Make Masks, Donates to EBNHC
Boston based New Balance, the manufacturer of popular running sneakers and other athletic footwear, recently repurposed its factories to produce a general-use face mask. With an urgent demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) that continues to intensify across the country,…
EBNHC, Greater Boston Preparing for Coronavirus
It was only a matter of time before the coronavirus, or COVID-19, that spread across China landed in Boston. The Boston Public Health Commission announced that as of Monday there was one confirmed case of coronavirus in Boston and eight…
Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III Announces Senate Candidacy
In front of a standing room only crowd at the East Boston Social Centers, U.S. Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate taking on incumbent U.S. Senator Ed Markey. After touching on the Kennedy Family’s…
EBNHC Honors Two at Monday’s Art of Health Care Event
On Monday the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center held its seventh annual Art of Health Care event at the ICA’s Watershed at the Boston Shipyard and Marina. This year the annual innovative fundraiser to celebrate EBNHC’s mission in the community…