In early March, historic temperature highs were broken. Day after day the temperature rose into the 80’s. Many of us were walking about in our shorts and wearing polo shirts and enjoying the heat into the late evening. Much of…
Author: Times Staff
Eastie Resident Fanning Winding Down a Tremendous Softball Career at SSU
Katelynn Fanning began her softball career on the fields of East Boston. The East Boston T-Ball League was her first stop. When Robyn DiMeo launched the East Boston Girls Softball League at Festa Field, Fanning took to the pitcher’s mound…
Obituaries 05-02-2012
Albert Bianchino Of Revere, formerly of East Boston Albert F. Bianchino of Revere, formerly of East Boston, died on April 29. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Colntonio) Bianchino; loving father of Jason Bianchino and his wife, Jamie of…
At the Air Cargo Trade Show
IMEX Cargo’s Michelle DeFronzo (center) is shown with Brandon Fried of the AirForwarders Association of Washington, DC (left) and Diane Modica, former Boston City Councillor and president of the East Boston Chamber of Commerce (right). DeFronzo is the president of…
Casino Effort Turns Ugly in Foxboro
Before the state’s Gambling Commission gets down to the business of awarding a license to an applicant in either East Boston/Revere or Foxboro, they will have to ask themselves collectively this question: which area is more suited to a casino…
Obituaries 04-25-2012
John Viarella East Boston Resident John F. Viarella of East Boston died on April 23. He was the husband of Ann (Tecci) Viarella; loving father of John Viarella and his wife, Kimberly of Virginia, Christine (Viarella) Gomes and her husband,…
Helping out Wounded Marines on April 28
A huge event intended to raise money for wounded Marines seriously injured in the Afghanistan War is to take place on April 28 right here in East Boston. More than 1000 motorcyclists, led by the Rolling Thunder Club, will be…
Menino and the Casino
Mayor Thomas Menino left not a hint of doubt where he stands or how he feels about a casino coming to Boston at Suffolk Downs. With absolutely no ambiguity last week the mayor made public remarks noting that the city…
Obituaries 04-18-2012
Joyce Love Flight Attendant, Realtor, and Paralegal Joyce Susan Love of East Boston died on April 13 surrounded by her loving family after a 10-year battle with breast cancer. She was 54 years old. Born in Boston on April 1,…
Mike Curto Follows His Father into Boxing
When East Boston resident Michael Curto steps into the ring for his first amateur bout, the ring announcer won’t have to say his name twice. If you’re a long-time boxing fan in New England, you’ll immediately recognize the name “Curto.”…