Dangers of tethering Dear Editor: The German shepherd in Middleborough who chewed off part of his paw after reportedly being tethered for at least a day and becoming entangled is a reminder of the cruelty and danger of tethering and…
Author: Times Staff
Honoring the Aloisis:Enjoy the Last Days of Summer
When we glanced at the calendar this week, it seemed hard to believe that August already is here — and that are just four weeks to go until Labor Day weekend. Summer always is fleeting. It goes by way too…
Obituaries 08-03-2016
James ‘Jimmy’ Todisco Of East Boston James “Jimmy” Todisco of East Boston died on July 27 at the age of 40. He was the cherished son of Rita (Cogswell) Todisco and the late William of East Boston; dear brother of…
Fire Guts Two Homes Friday,Threatens Santarpio’s Pizza
By John Lynds A massive inferno broke out Friday evening on Chelsea Street that destroyed two homes and damaged the 113-year-old famed East Boston pizzeria, Santarpio’s Pizza. The call came in Friday just before 7:30 p.m. for a fire at…
Three Students Picked for Umana Fellowship
By John Lynds The late Judge Mario Umana, a liberal Democrat who as a senator and judge inspired his family and constituents in East Boston with the philosophy that we all have an obligation and duty to contribute to the…
Organizers of Street Piano Program Chooses Two Eastie Partners
By John Lynds After a citywide search calling on local organizations to apply to host a Street Piano in East Boston, the organization that brought the popular street piano program to Boston last year announced two Eastie partners. The Jeffries…
BRA Approves 202 Maverick St Condo Project
By John Lynds After a lengthy community process and several changes to the original proposal, the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) approved the 20-unit condo development project at 202 Maverick St. While the two community groups with jurisdiction over Maverick Street…
Three Proposals for the Condor Street Hess Site
By John Lynds At a Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) sponsored meeting on Monday night at the library, three proposals to develop the former Hess City on Condor Street along the Chelsea Creek were pitched to the community. The industrial parcel…
Congratulations to Our City of Boston Scholars
BY Mayor Martin J. Walsh Earlier this month, I was excited to announce this year’s City of Boston Scholars with my Education Cabinet and the City’s Scholarship Committee. We recognized 35 students from our high schools and neighborhoods, and welcomed…
Obituaries 07-27-2016
Wayne Michael Kamer Lifelong East Boston resident Wayne Michael Kamer, a lifelong resident of East Boston, passed away on July 9. He was the loving son of the late Angela (Stormiello) and Charles Kamer; father of Kerriann Fosati and her…