In the Media

February 20, 2025

A Busy Year Ahead

By Cary Shuman

East Boston resident Keeley Fanuele has begun in her position as the first executive director of the advocacy group, Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway.

Keeley Fanuele who took office in October, said the Greenway connects all East Boston neighborhoods and spans across City of Boston, Massport, and DCR [Department of Conservation and Recreation] lands. The Greenway is..

Keeley Fanuele Executive Directory Advocacy Group Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway
Greenway St Patricks Day Event 2025
March 19, 2025

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

The East Boston Times

Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with Shamrocks, rainbows, Irish music and fare. Children and adults enjoyed live Irish music, shamrock cookies and Irish soda bread along with…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Celebration on the Greenway
January 20, 2025

East Boston Greenway Holds Martin Luther King Day Event

The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the East Boston Public library. Children shared their thoughts on footprints on how they can make a difference in this world, in the words of Dr. King. Artwork will be on display in the…

Greenway Reconstruction Trail Map
June 12, 2024

Proposed Design Concepts for Greenway Improvement Revealed

Proposed design concepts to improve portions of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway were presented during a public meeting last week hosted by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. 

These concepts stem from…

May 16, 2023

Ice Cream Spot Opening in Historic East Boston Rail Car

An historic railroad car just up the street from the East Boston waterfront is being converted into an ice cream stand.

According to a source, Blue Caboose Ice Cream and Coffee is getting ready…