Let’s face it. If Boston’s firefighters were asking for a 19% raise and the economy was flying and unemployment was low and business expansion was robust, would anyone care? But the economy is retrograde. It is weak and ineffectual when…
Author: Times Staff
Arrest Report 06-09-2010
Monday, May 24 No arrests. Tuesday, May 25 Carlos Valencia of 472 Saratoga Street, East Boston was arrested and charged with violation auto laws Brendan Daddario of 25 Richard Street, Medford was arrested for possession of class C and E…
Obituaries 06-09-2010
Arthur Sordello Sr. Revere resident Arthur J. Sordello Sr. of Revere died on June 5. He was the beloved husband of 54 years of Serafina "Lena" Sordello; devoted father of Deborah Carignan of Peabody, Ralph and his fiancé, Patricia Farago,…
Thanks, Senator – Petruccelli saves Logan Airport health study
We are pleased to announce officially that Senator Anthony Petruccelli has performed a small miracle by getting the funding available to complete the health study which was dropped by the state after nearly ten years of work because of a…
The Local Economy – Gambling bill grows more important by the day
Everything has changed about the national and local economies since the near collapse of the banking system in 2008. That near calamity has turned the economic system upside down. Locally, nearly all business expansion has come to a stop. Foreclosures…
Arrest Report 05-26-2010
Monday, May 17 Jorge Patino of 30 Washington Street, Brighton, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence. Tuesday, May 18 Joaquin Greenwood of 148 Bremen Street, East Boston, was arrested and charged with trafficking Class B cocaine within…
Obituaries 05-26-2010
Ernest ‘Ernie’ D’Alosio Of Revere, formerly of East Boston Ernest "Ernie" D’Alosio of Revere, formerly of East Boston, died on May 24. A US Army veteran of World War II, he was the beloved husband of Elvira (DiPrimio) D’Alosio with…
Celtic Pride Hoop team drives toward another title
It was like a return to yesterday when the Celtics beat Orlando over the weekend. The Celtics looked like Celtics champions of old – that is – proving on the court that a single superstar is no competition when faced…
Finish It – Residents deserve a completed health study
Massport should pay for the completion of a nearly ten year study about the impact of the airport on local health because the state has no money to do so is a good idea. About $200,000 is needed to complete…
Arrest Report 05-19-2010
Monday, May 10 Michael Kane of 413 Lebanon Street, Melrose, was arrested on 3 active warrants including larceny over $250.00. Thomas King of 23 Trustman Terrace, East Boston, was arrested on an active warrant for buying, receiving or concealing stolen…