By John Lynds Most people don’t want to think about it but it’s the time a year to begin thinking about filing 2015 tax returns. For many working people in East Boston there’s some relief from the confusing process of…
Author: Times Staff
Government Center Station to Reopen
After more than two years of construction, the new Government Center station is scheduled to open March 26. This announcement comes as good news to the thousands of residents who use the Blue Line to connect with other MBTA lines…
Obituaries 03-02-2016
Edward ‘Eddie’ Matarazzo Of East Boston Edward “Eddie” Matarazzo of East Boston passed away peacefully on February 26. He was the beloved husband of Ann (White) Matarazzo; devoted father of Robert C. and his wife, Lisa of East Boston; dear…
Curtis Guild Spelling Bee
Ms. Beatriz Menes, and Mrs. Laura Aiello with 2nd graders dressed as 100-year-olds: Mia Ascollio, Genesis Zapata, Ryan Bates, Michael Marzano, Jiuver Hernandez, and Keegan Curry Powers.
Pilot Program at EBHS Readies Students for Careers in Music
By John Lynds The East Boston High School program that was earmarked in the state budget and criticized by the state GOP as an example of wasteful spending is proving the naysayers wrong. The National Youth Development Council (NYDC) Youth…
Ward1 Democratic Committee to Hold Elections
By John Lynds The Ward I Democratic Committee will not endorse a presidential candidate for the upcoming Massachusetts Primary on Tuesday March 1 but will hold a caucus Saturday at 10 a.m. to elect delegates for the 2016 Massachusetts Democratic…
Second Rally Held to Protest School Cuts
By John Lynds Parents and educators are not backing down and held a second rally last week to protest school budget cuts proposed to close a $50 million budget gap at Boston Public Schools. Families and education stakeholders marched on…
Eastie Uber Driver Convicted of Assault
An East Boston man who drove for a ride-share service was convicted of assaulting a female passenger in his vehicle, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said. Abderrahim Dakiri, 31, of East Boston waived his right to a jury…
Everyone Can — and Should — Vote Tuesday
Other than for anyone who has been living under the proverbial rock for the past few months, it is fair to say that the 2016 Presidential primary election campaign has drawn the most controversy and the most attention in our…
Obituaries 02-24-2016
Martina ‘Lena’ Peppino Longtime cashier at Packard’s Pharmacy Martina “Lena” Peppino of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away February 21. She was 93 years old. A cashier at Packard’s Pharmacy in East Boston for many years, she was the…