District Attorney Dan Conley has never played the political game and that’s why we’ve always liked him. He has stood as his own man since being elected a decade ago and his mayoral campaign was shaping up to be cut…
Month: May 2013
Police Briefs 05-15-2013
May 5, 2013 A juvenile male from East Boston was arrested and charged with shoplifting. May 6, 2013 Michael Curto of 27 Moore Street, East Boston was arrested on several outstanding warrants. May 7, 2013 Thomas Caruso a homeless male…
EBHS JV Baseball Shut out English 16-0
With two games left to go in the season, the East Boston High School junior varsity baseball team had a big win against English Monday night at Noyes Park. Eastie pitcher Nikki Lepore threw a complete game shutout during the…
Obituaries 05-15-2013
Robert LaVertue Of East Boston Robert A. LaVertue of East Boston died on May 11. He was 67 years old. The beloved son of the late George and Lorraine (Laramie) LaVertue, he was the dear brother of Annette Dagostino of…
East Boston Celebrates Cinco De Mayo
Famed local Mexican singer Veronica Robles performs during a free concert in Central Square Friday as part of East Boston’s Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Petruccelli Outlines Transportation Needs
Since passing the Senate’s version of the transportation finance bill last month, Senator Anthony Petruccelli has been attending neighborhood community group meetings in East Boston to brief residents on the bill and the reasons why he supports it. The bill…
Crossroads Host Forum on Need for Shelter Funding
Crossroads Family Shelter resident Nurys and former resident CeeCee gave emotional testimony last Friday morning in front of a crowd of housing advocates and East Boston elected officials at a breakfast hosted by the Shelter. Nurys and CeeCee and other…
Lynch Wins East Boston,Markey Wins State
Congressman Ed Markey will face off against political newcomer Gabriel Gomez in the general election for U.S. Senate in June despite being defeated in East Boston by Lynch last week. Statewide Markey resoundingly beat Democratic challenger Congressman Stephen Lynch gaining…
LaMattina Seeks New Sources of Revenue to Help Maintain and Improve Local Parks
Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina is calling for a hearing to find ways to link private development dollars with improving the city’s dynamic public park system. With Boston’s 2,200 acre park system woefully under funded, LaMattina said there could be…
O’Donnell Students Show Their Boston Strong
Last Friday students from the Hugh Roe O’Donnell Elementary School showed their ‘Boston Strong’ spirit with a parade through Eagle Hill to show support for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. Students wore Boston sports shirts, held homemade signs…