Manuel Facada Died in his 103rd year Manuel G. Facada of East Boston died peacefully on May 16 in his 103rd year. He was the beloved husband of the late Virginia (Centeio) who passed away in August of 2017, devoted father of…
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Joyce Murphy Appointed to EBSB Board of Directors
Richard J. Gavegnano, President, CEO and Chairman of Meridian Bancorp, Inc. and East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) announces the appointment of Joyce A. Murphy to the Board of Directors for both Meridian Bancorp, Inc. and East Boston Savings Bank. Murphy…
Splash into Summer Event with Lilly Pulitzer at ReelHouse on May 17
This Thursday, May 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., ReelHouse, 6 New Street, East Boston, known for its globally-inspired coastal fare and vibrant waterfront presence at Jeffries Point in East Boston, will team up with the always-fashionable crew from…
Boston’s Wounded Veterans Run Hosts Eighth Annual Motorcycle Fundraising Ride Sunday
Boston’s Wounded Veterans Run is proud to announce its eighth annual motorcycle charity ride on Sunday, May 20, to help raise money to help four New England veterans who were recently severely injured in overseas combat. The 28-mile ride begins at Harley-Davidson…
Massachusetts Nurses Association Endorses Rep Michael E Capuano for Re-Election
The Massachusetts Nurses Association, the largest union and professional association of registered nurses and health professionals in the Commonwealth, has endorsed Rep. Michael Capuano in his re-election campaign to represent Massachusetts’ Seventh Congressional District. “The MNA, representing 23,000 members, supports…
Community News Briefs
East Boston Tech Meetup The purpose of the East Boston Tech Meetup is to build a community of people currently working in tech or those aspiring to move into a tech career who live or work in East Boston. These…
Police Briefs 05-16-2018
District Seven Police Report May 5, 2018 Around 01:50 a.m. in the area of Marion Street and Saratoga Street a 23-year-old White Female with an address in Revere Ma was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol.…
President Trump Could Accidentally Help Protect the Environment
No one would mistake President Trump for an environmentalist. Yet his immigration policies could inadvertently safeguard the environment. Here’s why: More than 325 million people live in the United States. By 2065, that figure is expected to grow to 441…
Our City Is for All Residents
District One City Councilor Lydia Edwards has called for a hearing regarding a proposal that will provide a means by which senior citizens on fixed incomes and other low-income property owners who have fallen behind on their property taxes can…
A New Master Plan Is Needed
The proposal by District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards to adopt a new Master Plan for East Boston is long overdue. Development in our community has been proceeding at a break-neck pace — which is a nice problem to have…