District Seven Police Report January 29, 2018 Around 01:15 am in the area of 127 Maverick Street, a White Hispanic Male with an address in Revere Ma, was arrested and charged with Destruction or Injury to Personal Property. Around 01:20…
Author: Times Staff
Letter to the Editor
Not a fan of seaplanes Dear Editor, Amazon thinking about seaplanes in Boston Harbor in creating its new Headquarters 2, has caused quite a stir among East Boston residents and some of our elected officials (Possibility of seaplanes in harbor…
We Will Never Forget the Blizzard of ’78
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the Blizzard of ’78, the momentous storm that wreaked havoc and devastation across Eastern Massachusetts during a 32-hour period on February 6-7. There have been many remembrances of that catastrophic event in the…
Obituaries 02-07-2018
Gabriel “Steve” Festa Of Malden, formerly of Revere and East Boston Gabriel S. “Steve” Festa of Malden, formerly of Revere and East Boston, died recently. He was the beloved husband for over 45 years to Gail M. (DeMattia) Festa; loving son of Gaetano D. Festa and his…
NU Chapter:Katz is Closing His Tire and Auto Repair Business
Bob Katz, owner of Nu-Tread Tire and Auto Service in East Boston, is closing up his store today, concluding his distinguished 46-year career in the industry. Katz, a 2017 inductee in New England Tire and Service Association (NETSA) Hall of…
Council Files Walsh’s Motion Establishing Guidelines Regulations to Short-Term Rentals
Boston City Council filed Mayor Martin J. Walsh ordinance on Wednesday, Jan. 24, establishing guidelines and regulations to better track and regulate short-term rentals in the City of Boston. As a new global industry that has a strong presence in…
Boston Councilor Ayanna Pressley to Run for 7th Congressional District Seat
Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley intends to seek the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District, she announced on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Pressley, who made history in 2009 as the first woman of color elected to the Boston City Council,…
Community News Briefs
EHCA Meeting set for Jan. 31 The Eagle Hill Civic Association will hold its January Meeting on Wednesday, January 31, at 7 p.m. at East Boston High School inside the cafeteria. The agenda is as follows: * Station 7 Updates:…
Police Briefs 01-31-2018
District Seven Police Report January 22, 2018 Around 01:15 am in the area of 28 Bennington Street a White Hispanic Male with an address in Somerville Ma, was arrested and charged with Assault & Battery and Disturbing the Peace. Around…
A Home for All Bostonians
The City of Boston is at a watershed moment as we find ourselves with the exciting opportunity to define our neighborhoods future for generations to come. While I am incredibly hopeful for the future of this city, I am keenly…