Last week Massachusetts lawmakers struck a deal that would extend the state’s hotel tax to Airbnb units and other short-term rentals. However, Gov. Charlie Baker’s last-minute amendment has seemed to halt the bill’s progress. “Obviously we are disappointed that this…
Author: Times Staff
Our Secret No Longer:Santarpio’s Pizza to be Sold at Logan Next Year
Sitting in Santarpio’s Pizza’s dining room last week, longtime owner of the neighborhood pizza dynasty Frank Santarpio sat back and smiled when ask about his approved expansion to Logan International Airport’s Terminal C. In his usual fashion Santarpio had a…
The East Boston Art Scene
The transformation of East Boston into a premier residential area is being accompanied by an influx of art-related projects that promise to turn our community not only into a great place to live, but a destination for visitors. The newest…
Summertime — and the Livin’ Is Easy
With this past week’s high temperatures and high humidity, those of us who work and live in air-conditioned buildings have had a lot to be thankful for. Even a sojourn to the beach offers no relief from the heat, thanks…
Piers Park Sailing Center Thursday Night Racing
Last Thursday evening, Piers Park Sailing Center’s (PPSC) Omar Sahrour stood on the dock of the sailing center surrounded by eager sailors waiting to race. During this captain’s meeting Sahrour was giving the group instructions and rules on the upcoming…
Obituaries 08-08-2018
Mary Day Lifelong resident of Jeffries Point East Boston Mary (Catalano) Day, a life-long resident of Jeffries Point East Boston, passed away on Monday, July 30. She was 96 years old. The cherished daughter of the late Angelo and Philomena…
Gov Baker Signs Bill to Up Smoking Age to 21
Last Friday, Gov. Charlie Baker signed a state law which will raise the legal age to buy tobacco products statewide from 18 to 21. The bill also broadens existing prohibitions on public smoking to include e-cigarettes, and prohibits the use…
Boston Bar Association Holds Forum for Suffolk County DA Candidates
The Boston Bar Association (BBA) held a forum for the candidates for Suffolk County District Attorney on July 25. Five of the six candidates answered questions moderated by Suffolk University Law School Professor and former prosecutor Christina Miller and Northeastern…
Community News Briefs
August 2018 Harbor View Neighborhood Association Meeting August 6, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Brooke Charter School 145 Byron Street Agenda Welcome/Introduction (5min) Station 7 Update Sgt. Martin , Officer Simons (10min) Announcements/Slow Streets Update (5min)…
Church Needs to Take Swift Action on Sexual Abuse
For the past several days, articles in the national media have reported accusations of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s sexual improprieties with several adults and his criminal violations of the sexual abuse of minors. These alleged actions, when committed by any person, are…