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# DBA Certificates issued
(June 09: t/b/a)
(May 09:13)
(April 09:15)
(March 09:21)
(Feb. 09:0)
(Jan.
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08:20)
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July 08:21)

State Unemployment Rate (MA)
8.2% in May 2009
8.0% in April 2009
7.8% in March 2009

7.7% in February 2009
7.4% in January 2009
6.4% in December 2008 (rev'd)
5.9% in November 2008
5.5% in October 2008
5.3% in September 2008
5.3% in August 2008
5.1% in July 2008

Jobs (MA: -113,000; 5/08-5/09)

U.S. Unemployment Rate
9.5% in June 2009
9.4% in May 2009
8.9% in April 2009
8.5% in March 2009
8.1% in February 2009
7.6% in January 2009
7.2% in December 2008
6.7% in November 2008
6.5% in October 2008
6.1% in September 2008
6.1% in August 2008

Metro Unemployment Rate*
7.5% (p) in May 2009

Suffolk County Unemployment # & Rate
26,321/ 7.4% (March 2009  NSA^)

Suffolk County Avg. Wkly Wage
$1321 (3rd qtr 08)

Boston Average Price - Gasoline, Unleaded Reg., Per Gallon/
$1.97 April 2009

Boston Consumer Price Index
230.806 (Jan 09)
231.980 (Jan 08)

Massachusetts Average Price Heating Oil
208.1 cents per gallon (3/16/09)

U.S. CPI-U, All items, 12-month % change*
+0.1% since Dec 07-Dec 08

U.S.Productivity:
-0.8% in 1st Qtr of 2009 (p)

State and Area Employment (000s)
3194.7 (p) March 2009

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (Met-5/2007)
$25.96 (avg. h)
$54,000 (avg. a.)

Massachusetts Homeownership Rate
65.7 (2008)

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THIS JUST IN: Herald 7/1:  Boston fire union refuses to leave closed stations

SAY GOODBYE TO THE CHEESEMAN:  Herald 7/1: The Cheese stands alone; Globe 7/1: Reputed Mafia underboss 'Cheese Man' DiNunzio pleads guity: Globe 6/30: 'Cheese Man' to plead guilty to bribery, gaming charges

LATEST NEWS:  Globe 7/3: 'Whitey' Bulger's involvement hinted in unsolved slaying: Globe 7/1: Foundation stymied in tackling street crime:  Metro 7/1: It’s the worst road in Greater Boston;  Globe 6/30: Nearly a year in jail, stowaway freed: Judge assails US on handling of deportation; Globe 6/26: Dissent greets mosque opening Hundreds attend afternoon service, as a few protest; The Pilot 6/24: Local service marks opening of Year for Priests: Globe 6/25: Police investigating alleged racetrack rape; Herald 6/22: Carmen's getting marrried!: Herald 6/25: Softball conference All-Stars: Daily News Tribune 6/20: Police News for June 18; Houston Chronicle: MassCap called off & The Columbian 6/19 Economic Woes Cap MassCap; S.F. Examiner 6/20: Marine pleads not guilty to having ammo in baggage; TSA probes how NV airport missed cache; AP 6/20:  Man charged with forcing NY airliner to divert to Boston is ordered to have mental health exam

ANOTHER SAD DAY FOR TAXPAYERS THANKS  -- IN PART -- TO LOCAL DELEGATION:  State House News 6/30:  Patrick signs $27B budget

NOW YOU'RE TALKING BOSTON POLITICS: Herald 7/1: As ties with Tom Menino get frosty, Ray Flynn aids rival

CALLING ALL CANDIDATES FOR CITY OFFICES: Send your announcement press releases to editor@eastboston.com Up Next John Connolly. Connolly Announces Re-Election Campaign for Boston City Council At- Large 

THE E.B. LAND USE COUNCIL AWARDS $20,000 THROUGH FLORENCE TRUST TO COMMUNITY Listing here on Eastboston.com

THE LAST DAYS OF THE TURNPIKE: Lawrence Eagle Tribune 6/18: Legislative leaders agree on abolishing Turnpike Authority: Worcester Telegram 6/18: Mass. lawmakers agree on transportatiEconomic Woes Cap MassCapon overhaul

MUSIC IN BREMEN STREET PARK CONCERT SERIES Tuesday nights at 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. July 7 - Aug 25 in Bremen St Park MAP Presented by Zumix. For performers and more great events in East Boston, visit http://www.zumix.org/events.html

HIGH HACK HOLIDAY HAS POLS RUNNING FOR COVER: Herald 6/18: Pols pull no-shows at Bunker Hill Day festivities; A $5 million waste of the taxpayers' hard earned money!

PROFILE OF JUNIOR LEWIS: Boston Business Journal 6/17:  Boston Foundation’s Lewis presses for help to combat gang violence

RECENT:  New York Times: Hard Times for Tripel Deckers; WHDH-TV Channel 7 6/17: American Heart Association honors teachers, EMS personnel for saving life at EBCC;  BBJ 6/17: Br; ookings study: Boston’s economic performance ranks 30th among 100 cities:  Herald 6/17  State payroll perks up in past year;  Globe 6/16: Rescuers lauded for saving girl at East Boston Central Catholic: WBUR-FM Boston Holds Job Fair For City Workers Facing Layoffs

PETRUCCELLI, BASILE IN FAVOR OF PENSION REFORM:  Senate, House Pass Landmark Pension Reform Legislation Closes loopholes in current law, eliminates abuses. Details here on EastBoston.com

EAST BOSTON MAIN STREETS BUSINESS AND VOLUNTEER AWARDS: Great Chef and Station 7 honored at Boston Main Streets 2008 awards ceremony

COMMUNITY MEETING JUNE 18 ABOUT EAST BOSTON BRANCH OF THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY:  Details here on Eastboston.com

APAC SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM: Details here on Eastboston.com

GETTING LOCAL GIRLS INVOLVED IN SPORTS: New York Times 6/14:  Youth Groups Try Teamwork to Bring Girls Into the Game

RECENT NEWS:   Globe 6/14: Vennochi: The dark mystery of a missing boy: Universal Hub 6/11: Discrimination against East Boston bike riders: Globe 6/11 Former resident is named BHA chief BPD News 6/10:  Suspect Bites Officer After Conducting Drug Deal  Globe 6/10:  In Dorchester, an oasis of health Codman Square residents anticipate the return of farmers market:  Globe 6/8: Flaherty education plan to back choice

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THERE'S GOING TO BE A RACE FOR DISTRICT 1 CITY COUNCIL  Universal Hub 5/29:  Race is on in the North End, East Boston and Charlestown

LEARN ABOUT HBO'S "THE ALZHEIMERS PROJECT"

TIME TO GET RID OF THE HACK HOLIDAYS! Note how your rep voted on this one. New York Times 6/7: In Boston, Threatening of 2 Holidays Hits Nerves

COMMUNITY GROUPS ACT NOW! Submit updated information about your group or community organization to editor(at)eastboston.com

LOOKING BACK AT THE GLORY DAYS OF THE EB CAMPS Lowell Sun 6/1: Memories flow at East Boston Camps reunion in Westford

"TWO BIKE COMMUTERS NEEDED FOR SUMMER WATER TAXI RIDES"   Sam Mehr, a local resident, is looking for  4-5 people (he already has three of them) who would be interested in taking the City Water Taxi across the harbor to State St, weekday mornings. Folks could bring bikes on the boat and ride to work from State St, as a summer alternative to driving or taking the T.  For more info contact Sam Mehr (781-608-3829) Related from Universal Hub: Discrimination against East Boston bike riders

SENATE VOTES NO TO SLOTS AT TRACKS: Globe 5/22:  State Senate rejects plan to allow slots at racetracks: How the voted. Roll Call Petruccelli votes against slots.

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THE RETURN OF TAXACHUSETTS! To stimulate New Hampshire economy, MA Democrats ram through sales tax hike! Any sympathy for the taxpayer? A little ode that's all. Menino applauds new local meals taxes. Roll Call. Petruccelli votes for higher sales tax. 

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CALL TO ACTION: East Boston Savings Bank and Kiwanis team up for food donation collection. Details

CALLS TO ACTION: East Boston Main Streets is looking for volunteers.

HOW TO HELP EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS IN ITALY. Italia Unita is collecting donations. Send your contribution to 35 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA 02128. For more info contact: italiaunita@verizon.net. More from eastboston.com!

 

WHDH TV: East Boston cancels Italian festival

Details here on Eastboston.com

NEWS FLASH:

ITALIA UNITA FESTIVAL POSTPONED.

Update
: Guest Editorial: Pam Donnaruma, Post-Gazettte


Globe 6/5: East Boston festival sidelined by rising costs

 

 

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