Another 15-year-old has been murdered in East Boston in just over two weeks. The Boston Police have identified the victim of Sunday’s stabbing on Trenton Street as Irvin Depazm, 15, of Chelsea. Depazm, according to Boston Police, was stabbed in…
Author: John Lynds
East Boston’s First Dog Park Opens on Bremen Street
It was an idea that percolated up from local dog owners who clamored for years that the neighborhood was in desperate need for a dog park. The place envisioned by residents was a place dog owners could go, let their…
Bennington St. Dunkin’ Donuts Starts $550,000 Renovations
What is arguably one of busiest Dunkin’ Donuts in the area, the Orient Heights Dunkin’ Donuts on Bennington has begun renovations to add a drive thru to the popular coffee shop as well as exterior and interior modifications. The Dunkin’…
Police Still Looking for Clues in Martinez’ Murder
As State Police detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the murder of 15-year-old Wilson Martinez whose body was found on Constitution Beach last week the community is still in shock and looking for answers. Friends and classmates have all…
Salesians Boys & Girls Club Plan Don Bosco Event
Giovanni Melchiorre Bosco, known as Don Bosco-The Saint of the Young, was born 200 years ago in Italy last month and before his death in 1888 he dedicated his life to reforming troubled youth, street children, juvenile delinquents, and other…
Eastie Man Loses Appeal in 2008 Murder Trial
The East Boston man serving a life sentence for the 2008 murder at a Chelsea strip club will not get a shot at a new trial. Jesse Camacho, 28, of East Boston, was convicted of first degree murder in 2010…
East Boston Stabbing Victim Named
Investigators have released the name of the East Boston teen found to be apparently stabbed to death on the shoreline of Constitution Beach Monday morning. According to Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office spokesman Jake Wark, the deceased was 15-year-old Wilson…
Fran Rowan,Longtime Community Leader Dies at 79
Fran Rowan, who spent a lifetime selflessly helping the people of East Boston with kindness and charity, has died. Rowan, a local legend who possessed the uncanny ability to make most people around her believe in the causes she was…
Mi Pueblito Opens Second Location in Orient Heights
In a little over a decade the building at 964 Saratoga St has seen four restaurants open and close–some to the delight of neighbors. For the past decade, with the exception of John Lee’s Chinese Food restaurant that had a…
Senator Petruccelli, Senator Tarr Set Record Straight Over MassGOP Accusations
The state’s Republican Party’s attempt to highlight partisan politics during the budget process has backfired and both Democrat State Senator Anthony Petruccelli and Republican State Senator Bruce Tarr are setting the record straight. Last week the MassGOP released a press…