By John Lynds One of the downsides of living next door to a major international airport is obviously the noise. In May, Massport began a resurfacing project on Runway 4R-22L, a runway that typically handles over 30 percent of Logan’s…
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Sen Boncore Endorses Lydia Edwards
First Suffolk and Middlesex State Senator Joseph Boncore has endorsed East Boston resident Lydia Edwards for the District 1 City Council seat. Edwards, who is running against fellow Eastie resident Margaret Farmer and North End resident Stephen Passacantilli, is hoping…
The Opioid Epidemic is Truly Frightening
If you were to ask the typical American what they believe to be the greatest danger to the well-being of our children and citizens, no doubt most would answer the threat from international terrorism. But the reality is that terrorism,…
Obituaries 06-21-2017
Edward Contilli, Sr. Boston Police Department retiree, owned of “Eddie C’s” in Maverick Square Edward Contilli, Sr. of South Hamilton, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday evening, June 16. Edward or ‘Eddie’…
Let’s Get Movin’ 5K
Though these future runners are a little young to enter, they still attended the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s Let’s Get Movin’ program teamed up with the New Balance Foundation for the 6th Annual Let’s Get Movin’ 5K.
East Boston High School Prom
East Boston High School held its prom on June 8, at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor. Pictured are Sarah Benat, Senior Class Advisor; Sarah Rizzo, vice president; Anthony Rizzo, treasurer; Kimberly Flores, secretary; Ariana DiStefano, co-president; Nicole Oliveira, co-president; and…
Local Resident Walk to Support Marfan/EDS Research
By John Lynds Just before she turned 3-years-old, Beth Villani’s daughter, Hannah was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. “Our daughter was diagnosed in January at just age 2 years and 10 months,” said Villani. “I will be honest and say that…
Governor Charlie Baker Addresses the East Boston Chamber of Commerce
By John Lynds Last Thursday morning at Spinelli’s in Day Square, Governor Charlie Baker addressed members of the East Boston Chamber of Commerce and updated the community on some of the initiatives his administration is doing to improve life in…
PPSC Youth Enrollment at Almost 200 Participants
By John Lynds Just a few short months ago it looked as though East Boston would forever lose its beloved community sailing program. At the end of the sailing season last fall Piers Park Sailing Center (PPSC) was forced to…
East Boston YMCA and NOAH Receive Better Beaches Grant
By John Lynds Both the East Boston YMCA and the Neighborhood of Affordable Housing (NOAH) were recipients of the Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s annual Better Beaches grant program. The two Eastie non-profits were among 27 organizations along the state’s…