Congratulations to first-year president Joe Gerardi and all players from East Boston Little League for a great 2010 season. President Joe Gerardi and the board of directors would like to take this time to thank all sponsors and donors for…
Month: August 2010
Suzanne English-Merullo will be accountable
If you’re looking for someone that has a growing concern for the lack of accountability in state government, then Suzanne English-Merullo’s your candidate. English-Merullo is running for Massachusetts Governor’s Council–the governmental body that provides advice and consent in certain matters…
AirInc looking to turn unused land into park pathway
It’s been off limits since the September 11 terrorist attacks due to its proximity to Logan International Airport but since banning the public from a small sliver of land at the airport’s Northwest Service Area, Massport has tried to put…
More trucks through East Boston with new signed contract
East Bostonians should get use to more trucks and congestion along the Route 1A corridor on McClellan Highway because one of the year’s largest airfreight leases near Logan Airport has been signed. Agility Global Integrated Logistics, a provider of supply…
The death of Wonderland
Wonderland Dog Racing Track closed last week. The track shut its doors without much notice on a lazy Friday morning at the end of summer. Thus ended a track with a seven-decade history and an industry in one fell swoop.…
Meridian Market at St. Anthony’s
If you’re heading over to the feast of St. Anthony in the North End this weekend, you will find a pleasant surprise. Meridian Market has taken a place on Endicott Street. The Noviellos will be cooking up great Italian treats…
Arrest Report 08-25-2010
Monday, August 16 Kevin Daniel Murphy of 107 Falcon Street, East Boston, was arrested and charged with possession & distribution of Class D marijuana within 1000ft of a school. David King of 158 Rent Avenue, Medford, was arrested and charged…
Obituaries 08-25-2010
Joseph Bonfiglio East Boston resident Joseph Bonfiglio of East Boston died on August 22. He was the beloved husband of Theresa (Bruno); loving father of Peter Bonfiglio and his wife, Rhonda; cherished grandfather of Joseph, Nicole and Jodi Ann. His…
Full speed ahead – Chatowksy charts a course for his career as an artist
When artist David Chatowsky was commissioned to paint Jersey Barriers at the ongoing HarborArts outdoor exhibit at the Boston Shipyard and Marina on Marginal Street he was encouraged by locals to paint a clipper ship. “Everyone kept telling me ‘you…
A sweet graduation for these sixteen
In the small press room in the old Logan Airport Tower, a group of employees gathered last Wednesday for a special event. Sixteen Massport workers from East Boston and surrounding communities working various custodial jobs throughout the airport reached an…