Community Meetings Harbor View Neighborhood Association First Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. at the Edward Brooke Charter School, 145 Byron St. Kiwanis Club of East Boston First and Third Tuesday of every month 6 p.m. at Spinelli’s Restaurant in…
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Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Local Students Named to UMass Amherst Dean’s List Below is a list of local students who were named to the dean’s list at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for the spring 2019 semester. In order to qualify, an undergraduate student…
Join Mayor Walsh and Main Streets for the Business and Volunteer of the Year Celebration on Saturday, July 20
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the return of the “Mayor on Main” trolley tour during which Mayor Walsh will present the 23rd Annual Boston Main Streets Awards. These awards recognize an outstanding business owner and volunteer from the community. This…
Police Briefs 07-17-2019
District 7 Police Report Monday, July 1, 2019 No Arrests Tuesday, July 2, 2019 No Arrests Wednesday, July 3, 2019 Around 8:15 a.m. in the area of 518 Border St., a 41 year old male with an East Boston address…
Yes, Drugs Are Bad, But Alcohol Is Still the Worst
We’ve all become aware of the opioid epidemic that has spread throughout the country in recent years and that has been responsible for about 60,000 premature deaths annually in the United States. The dangerous and deadly drug fentanyl, which often…
Letter to the Editor : On the Legalization Of Marijuana
Dear Editor, Pick up any newspaper and you will no doubt come across an article detailing the structuring of the new big business of selling drugs. Marijuana, to be specific, is the focus of the new legal drug dealers. The…
Guest Op-Ed : I Encourages Residents to Stay Safe During Hot Weather
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh I am reminding residents to take precautions during the hot and humid weather that is forecasted for this week, with the highest temperatures expected this Saturday, July 20. I have not declared a Heat Emergency.…
Obituaries 07-17-2019
Louis Grifone Retired Boston Firefighter Louis “Phil” Grifone, a lifelong resident of East Boston, passed away peacefully in his 77th year on Sunday, July 14. Louis was a dedicated retired Boston firefighter (31 years) and lifelong resident of East Boston.…
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ICA to Celebrate Eastie Week With Family Day Events July 13
Special to the Times-Free Press The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) will celebrate Eastie Week with free family day at the Watershed on July 13. There will be a full day of activities includes art-making, dance performances, tours in English…