Peter Lazzarino Worked for Boston Edison Peter A. Lazzarino of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston and the North End, died on November 6. A late employee of Boston Edison Co., he was the beloved husband of more than 40 years…
Month: November 2011
Two-pronged Approach: Connolly and Pressley Defend Their Campaign Strategy
When at-Large City Councilors John Connolly and Ayanna Pressley announced they were teaming up and campaigning together some accused the two of calculating a political ploy to keep out one or more non-incumbents from securing one of four at-large seats…
ABCD Honors East Boston Resident for Her Volunteerism
East Boston resident Donna Papapietro was honored on October 27 for her outstanding record as a community volunteer at the Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) 37th Annual Community Awards Dinner at the Seaport World Trade Center on the historic…
Education Center Receives a Grant from the RMHC
An East Boston program has become the beneficiary of a grant program sponsored by the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Eastern New England. Eastie’s Community Education Center on London Street was recently presented with a check for $6,000 from…
White House Honors Zumix with Prestigious Award
The White House has announced that East Boston’s premier popular music and performing arts program has won the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award. Zumix, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community through music and the arts, will be…
East Boston Savings Bank Continues to Post Impressive Numbers
Since the advent of the Richard Gavegnano era at the East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB), the bank has grown dramatically (it is now over $2.0 billion in assets) and its profitability has soared as well. Despite one of the worst…
Mark It Down: Don’t Forget to Vote in Tuesday’s Election
East Boston voters should get out and vote on Tuesday. While the election is quiet, the at-large contest has some important consequences. Does Michael Flaherty get a seat back on the Council and at whose expense? Will the John Connolly-Ayanna…
East Boston High School Will Retire Numbers of Wiggins and Coach Sousa
East Boston High School (EBHS) will retire the numbers of former NFL player Jermaine Wiggins (18) and retired football coach John Sousa (66) on Friday, November 4 at Sartori Stadium when the EBHS Jets host The English High School. According…
Obituaries 11-02-2011
Ida Meoli Of Saugus, formerly of East Boston Ida (Vellante) Meoli of Saugus, formerly of East Boston and Winthrop, died on October 29 surrounded by her family. She was 88 years old. Mrs. Meoli pursued a successful career in the…