A young Eastie girl takes part in the Sober Olympics Saturday at LoPresti Park. Here she makes her way to the finish line during the sack races.
Month: September 2016
Meet Kristen Goncalves, P.J. Kennedy’s New Principal
By John Lynds It is the second full week of school and new Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School Principal, Kristen Goncalves, is settling nicely to her new assignment. “It’s pretty great and amazing,” said Goncalves. “What I really love is…
McClellan Highway Billboard Vote Unclear
By John Lynds The Orient Heights Neighborhood Council vote of 38 to 28 in favor of placing a 40 ft. digital billboard on McClellan Highway may not reflect the actual will of the people according to OHNC President Joseph Ruggiero.…
Upsetting Environmentalist Disappointed on DEP’s Terminal E Decision
By John Lynds Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton signed off on Massport Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Monday for Terminal E modernization and expansion project. Massport is currently constructing three gates, previously permitted as part…
Gov Baker,Excel Academy Cut Ribbon On New High School
By John Lynds Flanked by East Boston’s elected officials and Excel Academy Charter High School students, staff and administrators, Governor Charles Baker cut the ribbon on Excel’s brand new high school on Bremen Street. “On my commute to the State…
Roseland Updates Community on Pier One Phase II
By John Lynds At the last jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) meeting, representatives of Roseland, the developer of Portisde at Pier One on Marginal Street, were on hand to update residents and answer questions and concerns regarding the second phase…
Vote Early Boston’ Website will Help Voters find Early Voting Locations
Boston election officials launched the “Vote Early Boston” website (boston.gov/early-voting, which provides voters with important information about the City of Boston’s new early voting initiative. “Vote Early Boston” begins Monday, October 24 and runs through Friday, November 4. During that…
Fall Is Here — Make the Most of It
Although those of us who are fortunate to live near the coast may choose the summer as our favorite time of year, fall is the top choice of many of our fellow New Englanders — and a close second for…
Salesian Boys and Girls Club Starts New Basketball League
By Cary Shuman The Salesian Boys and Girls Club that has existed for 70 years in East Boston has launched a basketball league for teenagers and named it in memory of beloved youth leader Wally Bowe. The Wally Bowe Salesian…
Obituaries 09-21-2016
Celia ‘Sally T’ Gaeta Multi-talented and much loved mother and grandmother with an eclectic working career Celia “Sally T.” (Trujillo) Gaeta, a longtime resident of East Boston, died peacefully at Massachustts General Hospital Surrounded by her loving family on September…