William J. Scantlebury, arguably the baker of the best donuts on the eastern seaboard, has died. Scantlebury, who continued a 75 year old family tradition as the owner of Betty Ann Food Shop on the corner of Bennington and Moore…
Month: March 2015
Airport Impacts Released:Study Shows That There Are No Significant Enviornmental Impacts
At a community meeting Monday night, Massport released the findings to an eight-year study that measured the environmental impacts of Logan Airport’s Centerfield Taxiway that was constructed in 2008. As part of its Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) commitment Massport…
Lanzilli’s Owners Looking at Major Rehab to Site
The Patal family, owners of Lanzilli’s Groceria and Gas Station on Bennington Street in Orient Heights, are floating the idea of conducting a major rehab to the popular gas station store and adding a beer and wine license. At their…
Police Briefs 03-18-2015
March 8 Martin Mateo, 300 Meridian St., East Boston, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon (knife). Dina Garcia, 77 Lubec St., East Boston, was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon. March 9 Dario Cardona, 348 Bremen…
Okay Enough,We Set a New Record
Sunday night’s snowfall was enough to set a new record for snow accumulation in Boston in a single season. This winter will be something to tell our grandchildren as we will recount the bitter cold for days on end, the…
Another Link to a Childhood Is Gone …
The passing of William Scantlebury of Betty Ann’s Donuts, famous for his “sinkers” brings to a close another link to a childhood that was much simpler and easier than what our children are dealing with today. The first time that…
Community News Briefs
Evening prayer service scheduled Evening Prayer Friday, 6:30 pm. Please join us for this quiet, candle light worship. Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 28 Paris Street (617) 569-6236 JPNA to meet on March 18 The next Planning and Zoning meeting for…
Gutierrez Named East Boston YMCA’s New Executive Director
The East Boston YMCA this week announced the successor of former Executive Director Joey Cuzzi. Ann-Margaret Gutierrez will fill the role of executive director of the East Boston YMCA left vacant since Cuzzi retired last year. Gutierrez will become only…
Sports 03-18-2015
On Wednesday, March 11 City Councilor Sal LaMattina and the entire City Council honored the 2015 City League Champions, the East Boston High School Hockey team. Each player was presented with a certificate of appreciation for their win and sportsmanship…
Obituaries 03-18-2015
John McGunigle Of Arizona, formerly of East Boston John F. McGunigle passed away on his birthday, March 1, at his home in Mesa, Arizona. He was 76 years old. John was born in Chelsea and raised in East Boston where…