Weeks after the long and complicated saga surrounding Maverick Marketplace Cafe’s seating capacity was solved, the popular restaurant, bar and music venue was granted a 1 a.m. license this week by the City of Boston. The granting of a 1…
Month: August 2019
Mayor, CDC Cut Ribbon on Paris Village
The former Salesian Boys & Girls Club building on Paris Street was a sanctuary for neighborhood children and oasis for working parents for decades. The club was a place where Eastie parents could send their kids and know they were…
Woman Found Incompetent to Stand Trial
The East Boston woman who was arrested for stabbing a Boston EMT and possibly trashing Sacred Heart Church last month was found to be incompetent to stand trial. Suffolk County District Attorney Rachel Rollins’ office made the announcement last Friday…
Eastie’s Michael Sulprizio to Leave BCYF Deputy Commissioner Post
After nearly a decade working at Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), with the last few years spent as Deputy Commissioner, East Boston’s Michael Sulprizio is moving on. “I am moving on to a new role,” said Sulprizio. “I…
BPDA Approves Project Change for Eddy
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) recently granted the developers of “The Eddy” a Certificate of Compliance for several changes the owners of the property want to make to the mixed use development on Eastie’s waterfront near LoPresti Park.…
The East Boston Men’s Hockey League Holds Annual “Bash on the Beach” Tournament at Porazzo Memorial Rink
The following story ran incorrectly in the August 7 issue. Here is the corrected version. – The EBMHL hosted the annual Bash on the Beach Tournament, July 26-28. Seven Teams, playing three games prior to play-offs. The tournament was organized…
Annual Revere Beach Memorial Set for Sept. 15
The Annual Revere Beach Memorial is a candlelight vigil for families and friends who wish to remember a loved one that lost their life due to an overdose. The Revere CARES Coalition and the City of Revere are again organizing…
Community News
East Boston Social Center’s Senior Program Now Offering Spanish Language Classes The Senior Program at the East Boston Social Centers is now offering Spanish Language Classes for adults over 60 years old. Classes are held every Wednesday at 10 a.m.…
ParkARTS Watercolor Workshops Return in Sept.
Budding artists ages nine and up are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for its popular fall series of ParkARTS Watercolor Painting Workshops during the month of September at six Boston locations. The series of free workshops…
Teaching More Than Just Dance : Nicole Zervas Dance Academy
By Sydney Ciano Nicole Paolo, director of Nicole Zervas Dance Academy (NZDA), started dancing as a way to express emotion – a tool of communication. She opened her studio with the same goal in mind, with the help from her…