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..


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…

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…

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…
