Government and Infrastructure
The Logan Office Center, which contains the headquarters of the Massachusetts Port Authority, is adjacent to Logan Airport.
The United States Postal Service operates the East Boston Post Office at 50 Meridian Street.
The Tunnel Administration Building is located at 145 Havre Street.
East Boston is home to District A-7 of the Boston Police Department. The Boston Fire Department has three fire stations in East Boston; Ladder 2 & Engine 9 in Maverick Square, Engine 5 in Day Square, and Ladder 21 & Engine 56 in Orient Heights.
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