Dear Sir or Madam, As our community moves toward the election of its next State Representative, we are fortunate to be presented with several talented and worthy candidates. One individual, however, has earned my support. That person is Joseph Ruggiero,…
Month: February 2015
Primary Countdown:Voters Go to Polls on Tuesday in Democratic Primary
The five candidates for the Democratic nomination for the East Boston state representative seat are in the final week of their campaigns heading in to the primary election set for this Tuesday, March 3. Ed Deveau, Camilo Hernandez, Adrian Madaro,…
Hernandez Seeks State Representative Post
Camilo Hernandez officially announces his candidacy for State Representative for the 1st Suffolk District. The following is his statement: “It is a pleasure to announce my candidacy as State Representative for the 1st Suffolk District (East Boston). It is time…
Get Out and Vote for State Representative on Tuesday March 3
We in East Boston are very fortunate that we have five very qualified Democratic candidates who are seeking the nomination for state representative in the primary election set for this Tuesday, March 3. The candidates are Ed Deveau, Camilo Hernandez,…
Letters to the Editor
Supporting Ed Deveau Dear Editor: With one week to go before Election Day, East Boston has seen a unique campaign for State Representative. We’ve heard from five candidates with very different backgrounds and levels of experience, countless mailers and phone…
City Champs: Gray Nets Hat Trick in 4-3 Win Over Latin Academy
Sparked by a three-goal effort from junior center Robert Gray, the East Boston High School hockey team defeated Latin Academy, 4-3 in the Boston City Championships at Matthews Arena. Gray capped a memorable performance at Northeastern University’s home rink by…
Obituaries 02-25-2015
Ronald Hardaway Strong advocate for the East Boston community Ronald H. Hardaway of East Boston died on February 23. A US Air Force vetran of the Korean Conflict, Ron was a member of the Big Apple Chorus in New York…
Judge Dismisses Caesars Lawsuit: Could Impact Several Pending Cases
In October 2013, just weeks before East Boston voters headed to the polls to decide on whether or not to allow casino gaming at Suffolk Downs Racetrack, Suffolk Downs ownership dropped their gaming partner Caesars Entertainment. The news was a…
State Representative Candidates Discuss Issues at JPNA Forum
The six candidates for the state representative seat in East Boston participated in a candidates’ forum hosted by the Jefferies Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) Monday night at the Jeffries Point Yacht Club. Democratic candidates Ed Deveau, Camilo Hernandez, Adrian Madaro,…
The Winter of Our Discontent
Although the temperatures have been below zero with wind chills even colder, tempers have been rising among just about all of us as the snow and our frustrations continue to pile up. Yes, life is difficult in the city, where…