After thunderstorms cancelled the original kick off date of the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) Let’s Get Movin Farmers Market in Central Square, the market finally opened last Wednesday. The Farmers Market kicked off Wednesday June 7 and will…
Author: Times Staff
Raise Up Massachusetts to Launch ‘Invest in Our Recovery’ Campaign
Warning that severe state budget cuts would only worsen the effects of the COVID-19 crisis and impair our economy’s recovery, the Raise Up Massachusetts coalition of community groups, faith-based organizations, and labor unions is launching the ‘Invest in Our Recovery’…
New Study Examines Diversity of Civic Workforce in Massachusetts
The people who work for Massachusetts cities and towns are overwhelmingly whiter and older than the communities or region that they serve, creating a looming diversity challenge as public employees retire, according to a study released this week by the…
When Did the U.S. Go from First to Worst?
For those of us of the Baby Boom generation, it was unquestionable that the United States was “the best” country in the world. Despite the war in Vietnam, Watergate, recessions, 9/11, and other setbacks, America continued to be a global…
Name Change Was a Long Time Coming
The decision this week by the Washington Redskins to change its team name was long, long, LONG overdue. The term “redskin” is — and always has been — a racist reference to Native Americans. For anyone who doubts that notion,…
Letter to the Editor
Stock Market Relevance Editorial Dear Editor: I strongly agree with your incisive editorial which eviscerated the common myth that the stock market accurately represents the U.S. economy. As you point out there is in fact a major dichotomy between the…
EB Expos Start Yawkey League Season With four Victories
Special To The Times The East Boston Expos are off to a tremendous start in the Yawkey Baseball League, winning their first four games. The high-flying Expos have been using Tony Conigliaro Field at Revere High School for their homes…
Obituaries 07-15-2020
Ann Colvario Late proprietor of Willie’s Classic Barbershop formerly of Maverick St., East Boston Ann M. (Speciale) Colvario of Saugus, formerly of East Boston, died on July 9. The late proprietor of Willie’s Classic Barbershop, formerly of Maverick St., East Boston,…
The Stock Market Does Not Represent the U.S. Economy
We don’t pretend to be experts either in the stock market or the economy in general. However, as Bob Dylan put it, “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows,” and similarly, the average American doesn’t…
Obituaries 07-08-2020
Anita Veldhuizen-Taylor She had an upbeat personality and a beautiful soul Anita Veldhuizen-Taylor who celebrated her 50th birthday on June 10, peacefully passed away after a 17-year battle with cancer. Born in Zwolle, Netherlands, Anita’s adventurous spirit and fierce independence…