Take a stand together Drug addiction is growing rapidly and it is affecting our friends, family and neighbors within our community. We need to find a way to help these individuals before it’s too late. I have been doing some…
Month: March 2017
The Watershed:An Example of How New Ideas and Partnerships Can Move Innovative Projects Forward
Mayor Martin J. Walsh,City of Boston Jill Medvedow, Ellen Matilda Poss Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston East Boston has long championed the arts, public parks, and the waterfront. In summer 2018, the Institute of Contemporary Art will…
Hispanics Shouldn’t Over-Interpret Trump’s Election
By Gus West It’s safe to say that Donald Trump doesn’t have many fans in the Hispanic community. The real estate mogul rose to power spewing rhetoric that was openly hostile to Latinos. He’s promised to deport more undocumented immigrants…
Obituaries 03-22-2017
Arthur Fisher, Jr. Of Lynn, formerly of Revere Arthur W. Fisher, Jr. of Lynn, formerly of Revere, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16. He was the husband of Linda J. Ciampa of East Boston; father of Yvette Ciampa of East…
March Madness
Eastie streets were empty Tuesday morning as the Winter Storm Stella bore down on the East Coast. The snow and high winds turned Constitution Beach into a winter wonderland.On Barnes Avenue, a snow plow is at work making sure the…
Shamrock Splash
Piers Park Sailing Center was the top fundraising team (shown above)this weekend at the Harpoon Shamrock Splash to benefit Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. Outfitted with body paint and accompanied by a pirate, Piers Park raised a record-breaking $8,245 for…
Community Rallies to Save Piers Park Sailing Center
By John Lynds Since 1997, the Piers Park Sailing Center (PPSC) has provided free sailing for inner city children living in East Boston who otherwise would never get the chance to acquire the invaluable skill that not only teachers the…
Eastie Doing Well Under ISD’s New Grading System
By John Lynds Boston’s Inspectional Services Department (ISD) Commissioner William Christopher said East Boston restaurants are bringing their “A” game under ISD’s new letter grading system for food establishments in East Boston and others across the city. Christopher reported to…
Assault Suspect Caught and Charged
By John Lynds A grainy surveillance image circulating on social media prompted a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault last week to turn himself into police. Miguel Angel Zelaya-Garcia, 25, of East Boston was arraigned and plead not…
HVNA Looking to Participate in Slow Streets Program
By John Lynds At last week’s Harbor View Neighborhood Association (HVNA), member Halle Auerbach gave a presentation on how the HVNA could possibly take part in the city’s new ‘Slow Streets’ program. Neighborhood Slow Streets is Boston’s new approach to…