We realize that after two and one-half years of dealing with COVID-19, all of us just want to be done with COVID. But the unfortunate reality is that COVID-19 is not done with us, despite what President Biden suggested in…
Month: September 2022
America Needs Immigrants More Than Ever
For the first time in the history of the world, there are more people on the planet over the age of 65 than under five. For industrial nations such as the U.S., this is a profound change from what has…
Guest Op-Ed: The Call of Our Common Humanity
By Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley Immigration policies and practices stand as an abiding moral, legal and political challenge to our Commonwealth and our country. We have delayed far too long in developing an effective response to immigrants, migrants, and refugees…
Obituaries 09-21-2022
Thomas Philbin, Jr. Of East Boston Thomas J. Philbin, Jr. died unexpectedly in East Boston on September 1. The beloved son of the late Elsie (Duca) and Thomas J. Philbin Sr., he was the brother of Joseph Philbin of Virginia, Steven…
Remembering September 11, 2001 in East Boston
State Rep. Madaro Attends GreenRoots Grand Opening Celebration
Rep. Adrian Madaro, known for his outstanding work on environmental issues, attended the grand opening of the GreenRoots organization’s new offices last Thursday at 90 Everett Ave., Chelsea. Madaro joined Chelsea City Manager Tom Ambrosino, GreenRoots Executive Director Roseann Bongiovanni,…
Developer Presents Revised Plan for 516 Sumner St., Answers Neighbors’ Questions
The developer for the four-unit housing project at 516 Sumner Street gave a final presentation at a meeting of the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) on Monday night. Matt Eckel, who was representing Michael Stuchins, the developer, outlined some of…
New East Boston Ferry Service Project Begins
Special to the Times The MBTA announced a new ferry service project that will operate between East Boston at Lewis Mall and the downtown Boston area at Long Wharf began on Monday, September 12. The MBTA last offered ferry service…
Eastie Voters Support Healey and Diehl in Sept. 6 Primary
Like voters across the city and state, Eastie supported gubernatorial front-runners, Democrat Attorney General Maura Healey, and Geoff Diehl, the Republican who will now face her in November, after winning their respective races in the state primary on Sept. 6.…
Orient Heights Neighborhood Council Meeting
The next meeting of the Orient Heights Neighborhood Council will take place on Monday, September 19. Location: Zoom The meeting starts at 6:30 pm, but the Zoom link will open a few minutes early. The session will be recorded. • Zoom…