On November 8, Massachusetts voters will go to the polls to elect a new President of the United States as well as other state and county positions on the ballot. However, voters need to pay attention to the four ballot…
Month: October 2016
Sports 10-05-2016
The new pilot of the Jets Michael Smith named new athletics coordinator at EBHS By Cary Shuman Michael Smith has been an outstanding teacher and coach in East Boston since 1994. He is the leader of the East Boston High…
Obituaries 10-05-2016
Francesca Cammarano Of East Boston Francesca Cammarano of East Boston unexpectedly passed away on September 26. The loving daughter of Joe Cammarano of Italy and the late Lena (Nano) Cammarano, she was the cherished granddaughter of Rosaria and the late…
Two Indicted for Eastie Teen’s Murder
By John Lynds The two East Boston residents being held on charges that they were responsible for the vicious June murder of 19-year-old Blanca Lainez inside a garage on Princeton Street were officially indicted Monday. According to District Attorney Daniel…
Orient Heights Group Votes Against Eastie Medical Marijuana Dispensary
By John Lynds Despite chants from medical marijuana advocates at Monday night’s Orient Heights Neighborhood Council (OHNC) meeting, the group voted 29 to 15 against the proposal to place a medical marijuana dispensary on McClellan Highway in East Boston. Newton…
Recovery Thoughts Holds Narcan Training
By John Lynds Recovery Thoughts, a non-profit that helps addicts get into recovery and stay in recovery, held a Narcan training program at the Marty Pino Community Center in Orient Heights last Wednesday night. The opiate overdose reversal medication commonly…
Play Me I’m Yours Street Pianos Arrive in Eastie
By John Lynds Last week the Celebrity Series of Boston delivered East Boston’s three street pianos as part of artist Luke Jerram’s popular art installment, Play Me I’m Yours Street Pianos Boston. After local artists J. Felipe Aguirre, a.k.a. Phil…
Frank Durante, Longtime Civic Leader, at 89
By John Lynds Frank Durante, a man who epitomized civic engagement as a member of numerous East Boston clubs for decades, has died. Mr. Durante, a regular fixture and one of the most recognizable faces in the neighborhood, died peacefully…
Crossroads Holds Annual Legislative Breakfast
By John Lynds At the Crossroads Family Shelter’s annual legislative breakfast last Thursday, two residents of the transitional shelter for homeless families gave emotaional testimony in front of a crowd of housing advocates and East Boston elected officials. The residents…
Letter to the Editor
Correcting some misstatements To the Editor, I am writing to correct some misstatements of fact in the lead article of the East Boston Times on Sept. 21. Massport is not currently constructing three gates that were previously permitted. The project…