Special to the Times-Free Press East Boston Main Streets (EBMS) will host the 27th Annual “Taste of Eastie,” to be held on Tuesday, July 25, from 6-9 p.m. at the Tall Ship 1 Pier Drive, Boston, (rain date Tuesday, August…
Month: July 2023
Another No – Five Years in the Making
By Michael Coughlin Jr. A project which has origins that date back as far as five years ago at 2 Ford Street and 970 Saratoga Street was opposed by a resounding vote from those in attendance at the Orient Heights…
BPDA Approves IDP Changes
By Adam Swift Mayor Michelle Wu’s proposal to increase affordable housing units in new construction in the city was approved by the Boston Planning & Development Agency’s Board of Directors at its monthly meeting last week. The change to the…
Eastie Pride Day Set for August 19
The Eastie Pride Day committee announced that the annual Eastie Pride Day celebration event will take place on Saturday, August 19, from 2- 6 p.m. As in previous years, the community event showcases East Boston small businesses, restaurants, and non-profit…
Yes, Our Democracy Is on the Edge
The national political scene Is probably the last thing that any of us want to be thinking about in the middle of July, but some recent events are making it clear that the attack on the Capitol on January 6 …
Here’s Some Consolation for Sox Fans
With the Major League Baseball season resuming after the All-Star break, the Red Sox appear destined to relegation to the realm of mediocrity. Sure, they’re above .500, but our Sox don’t appear to have either the pitching or the hitting…
More Bizarro Comments by RFK Jr.
Well, as if right on cue, two days after our editorial last week (“RFK Jr. is a disgrace to his family name”) about the delusional “campaign” for President by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., he made this disturbing comment at a…
Obituaries 07-19-2023
Janis Anne Interbartolo Of Taunton, formerly of East Boston Janis Anne Interbartolo of Taunton, formerly of East Boston, passed away on July 17. The loving daughter of Gaetano and Natalie (Montgomery) Interbartolo, she was the devoted mother of Christopher, Michael…
State Officials Encourage Residents To Take Free Transportation on the ‘T’: As a Way To Mitigate Traffic With Tunnel Closing
With the Sumner Tunnel closed for repairs until Aug. 31, state officials are encouraging area residents to use the MBTA’s Blue Line, which is free of charge, along with other alternatives of public transportation. State Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca, an…
Eastie Week Begins With Full Slate of Fun Activities
Eastie Week, a celebration of art, music, culture, and the vibrant Eastie neighborhood itself, is underway. East Boston residents and other guests enjoyed the celebratory kickoff to Eastie Week at a summer concert Sunday at Zumix. Mayor Michelle Wu and…