Orient Heights Neighborhood Council (OHNC) members did not vote on any development projects at their November meeting that was held last Monday night at the Ashley Street YMCA. Instead, members received a briefing from zoning attorneys on two different projects…
Month: November 2019
State Fire Marshal Offers Thanksgiving Safety Tips
“Firefighters are busier on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year because this holiday has the most home fires, and the majority are cooking fires,” said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “As your families gather to celebrate…
Police Briefs 11-26-2019
Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 Around 5p.m. in the area of 76 Boardman St., a 26-year-old male with a Saugus, MA address was arrested for Possession W/I to Distribute, Class D, Drugs and Distribution of Class D, Drugs Tuesday, Nov. 12,…
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back almost 400 years to the Pilgrims, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no religious meaning,…
Enjoy the Holiday Safely
We would be remiss if we did not remind our readers to enjoy the holiday weekend, but to do so safely. And specifically, we really mean only one thing: Do not drink & drive, nor allow friends & family members…
Guest Op-Ed: The Spirit of Giving in Boston
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Happy Thanksgiving, Boston! This is a special time to show gratitude for all the things and people that make our lives full. It’s a time for surrounding ourselves with loved ones (and watching football, of…
Obituaries 11-26-2019
Lawrence Centrella Boston Globe Retiree Lawrence H. Centrella, of Boxford, formerly of Revere, passed away Nov. 21 at the age of 74. Lawrence was a U.S. Army veteran, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War. He was a dedicated pressman…
Salesian Boys & Girls Club to Host Annual Pasta Dinner Friday
On Friday, Nov. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. the Salesian Boys & Girls Club will host its Annual Pasta Dinner fundraiser at the club located at 150 Byron Street. Salesian Director Michael Triant said tickets to the event are…
A Winning Combination: Jeff Bowen, Sandra Castillo Join Boston Harbor Real Estate Offices
Real estate broker associates Jeff Bowen and Sandra Castillo have joined Boston Harbor Real Estate that is led by broker/owner Jamie Cholette, whose offices are located at 188 Sumner St. in Maverick Square. Bowen has been a licensed broker since…
All Eastie Elementary Schools Will Become K-6 Schools Next Year
Last week Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius announced that all of East Boston’s elementary schools will go from K-5 schools to K-6 schools beginning next school year. The Samuel Adams Elementary, Manassah E. Bradley Elementary, Curtis Guild…