This summer, more than 50,000 children will enjoy a free, healthy breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner at one of more than 600 sites across Massachusetts—all part of the Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded nutrition program that provides free…
Author: Times Staff
East Boston Knights Top Southie in Play
The East Boston Knights welcomed the South Boston Saints to “The Stadium” last Wednesday night for a first place showdown between the 2 clubs in what could be a preview of a huge playoff matchup in the Yawkey Baseball League…
Obituaries 07-30-2014
John Francis Ciulla Distinguished US Navy veteran of World War II John Francis Ciulla of East Boston died on July 25. A proud Distinguished Navy veteran of World War II, he was the beloved husband of Paula (Sarcone) Ciulla for…
Enjoying the Sand Sculpting Festival
East Boston travelled last weekend as several East Bostonians made the trek to Revere Beach to check out the Revere Beach National Sand Sculpting Festival. Here, a group of Eastie residents gathered last Friday to take in Joe Cheffro’s band…
Vent Building Parks
Rep. Carlo Basile’s work to get all the parks surrounding the vent building reopened and others across Meridian Street adopted by the Health Center should be commended. Basile saw the vent building project as an opportunity to return these dormant…
Cab Attack
An East Boston couple was arraigned yesterday on charges they beat and robbed a cab driver that refused to break traffic laws in order to get them to their destination, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said. Kristy Morgan,…
Obituaries 07-23-2014
Mario Orlando Of Peabody, Formerly of East Boston Mario S. Orlando of Peabody, formerly of East Boston, passed away on July 15. He was the beloved husband of the late Rosaria (Ieni); loving father of Ninette Pepple and her husband,…
Eastie remembers two of its leaders in re-dedication ceremonies
It was sort of like the New York Yankees having a party for Red Sox slugger David ‘Big Papi’ Ortiz. Or perhaps like the Democratic Party hosting a fundraiser for Republican members of the House of Representatives. Through the lens…
Farmer’s Market Opens
Elder Services Plan from the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center were on hand for some helpful tips at the opening of the Farmers’ market last week in Maverick Square. Shown are from left: Ashley Casey and Trisha Diaz.
LoPresti Park Soccer Fields to Open on July 22
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate the opening of the new state-of-the-art soccer field at LoPresti Park in East Boston with a ribbon cutting celebration at noon on Tuesday, July 22. The opening…