Below is how East Boston voted in the Tuesday, Nov 6 state election. These are the unofficial results from Eastie’s 14 precincts Governor’s Race Gov. Charlie Baker=5006 Jay Gonzalez=4,704 U.S. Senate Elizabeth Warren=7,337 Geoff Diehl=2,142 Suffolk County District…
Author: Times Staff
East Boston Artist Group Holiday Open House set for Saturday
Some argue that the sign of a strong community is a strong art scene. Over the past two decades East Boston has become a mecca of visual and performance art with the East Boston Artist Group (EBAG), Zumix, the Veronica…
Mass Dot EB Project
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Patriots Parade 2017
Patriots Victory Parade, photos by Joseph Prezioso and Katy Rogers.
The 2016 Election – What’s on the Ballot?
Q.1 Expanded Slot Machine Gambling This proposed law would allow the state Gaming Commission to issue one additional category 2 license which would permit operation of a gaming establishment with no table games and not more than 1,250 slot machines.…
Mosquito Spraying Planned for the Orient Heights Area in East Boston
Part of an effort to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness as warm weather returns The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) would like to advise residents and community members in East Boston of an upcoming spraying to help control the…
Letter to the Editor: Supporting Joe Ruggiero
Dear Sir or Madam, As our community moves toward the election of its next State Representative, we are fortunate to be presented with several talented and worthy candidates. One individual, however, has earned my support. That person is Joseph Ruggiero,…
Joe Ruggiero Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Today, Joe Ruggiero officially announced his candidacy for State Representative for the 1st Suffolk District, representing East Boston. “East Boston is my home, and I want to represent my family and neighbors in the Legislature to ensure that they have a strong…
Basile Calls on Massachusetts Gaming Commission to Delay Awarding Casino Licenses until Voters Have Their Say
East Boston, MA – Democratic State Rep. Carlo Basile released the following statement today after the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a question on repealing casino gaming in Massachusetts will be on the ballot this fall: “I applaud the Supreme…
Marty Walsh Elected as New Mayor of Boston
Marty Walsh was elected the new Mayor of Boston Tuesday night. Citywide Walsh received 72514 votes to Connolly’s 67606 votes. In East Boston the trend was the same with Eastie voters backing Walsh over Connolly for mayor despite the political…