As the cold New England winter arrives, the Action for Boston Community Development’s (ABCD) annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)/ Fuel Assistance Program at the Meridian Street APAC office heats up. This year ABCD’s local APAC office will…
Month: February 2020
Growing education: $250,000 grant to be shared among Eastie schools adding a sixth grade next year
The Boston Public School’s plan to transition Eastie’s elementary schools from the K-5 model to a K-6 model next school year got a little help last week from the Boston Schools Fund. The Boston Schools Fund, a nonprofit that provides…
The Miracle on Ice was more than just a game
For those who either were not around or were very young on Feb. 22, 1980, it is hard to imagine how low the American psyche had plummeted during the decade of the 1970s. Although the 1960s generally are regarded as…
OBITUARIES 02-19-2020
Dorothy Moschella World traveler who loved to cook for family and friendsDorothy (Vigliotti) Moschella of Saugus, formerly of Revere, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Feb. 14 at the age of 95. Dorothy was a world traveler who…
Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans announces festival dates and reveals poster
Local public art group HarborArts is collaborating with the international nonprofit PangeaSeed Foundation to bring their globally renowned public art program to Boston. The initiative, known as Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans will install up to 15 public murals throughout…
Capobianco seeks re-election for Democratic State Committee
Democratic State Committeeman Valentino Capobianco has formally announced he is seeking re-election for Democratic State Committee representing the First Suffolk and Middlesex Senate District. Capobianco will appear on the Democratic Presidential Primary Ballot on March 3. Having served on the…
East Boston Playhouse to hold first fundraiser Saturday
After five years of successful performances and creating a vibrant East Boston theater scene, organizers of the East Boston Playhouse have dedicated to host its first ever fundraiser this Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Beachmont VFW on…
Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association announces available community funds
At the Feb. monthly meeting, the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) announced $6,000 in funds are available for local community projects. Funds are available to individuals or groups that have a project that will benefit the greater Jeffries Point Area.…
Massport helps East Boston YMCA kickoff Capital Campaign
For the 10th straight year, Massport has stepped up and helped kickoff the East Boston YMCA’s annual Capital Campaign with a $25,000 grant donation. The Y’s capital campaign will culminate in the agency’s annual breakfast fundraiser in April at the…
Obituaries 02-05-2020
Anthony GalbiatiFormer proprietor of Antonio Galbiati PA and long active in the East Boston CommunityAnthony “Tony” Galbiati of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully on Jan. 28. Tony was a longtime member of the East Boston Kiwanis, serving…