It has been one year since the passing of Mr. Anthony Albano. We thank you on behalf of his beloved late wife Diane, his children, grandchildren, and brothers and sisters and as a family that has been devastated by the…
Category: Editorials
Mayor Walsh’s 10-year Plan Will Bolster All Boston Schools
We commend Mayor Martin J. Walsh for his bold and ambitious 10-year educational and facilities master plan that in his words, “will provide a strategic framework for institutional reform and investments in the Boston public schools.” The mayor’s intention is…
Community News Briefs
East Boston Main Streets (EBMS) hosted Merchant Meeting on Liquor Licenses East Boston Main Streets hosted its monthly Merchant Meeting last Wednesday, September 23rd at the Community Room at 127 Maverick St. This was the final in a series of…
Honoring Ed Coletta Was a Great Night
The East Boston Kiwanian of the Year Dinner Saturday night at Spinelli’s was a very special occasion. There was a lot of warmth and a festive, upbeat atmosphere in the hall as Kiwanians and friends honored Edmund J. “Ed” Coletta…
Letter to the Editor
COP’S LIVES MATTER Dear Editor, Be them Black, White, Hispanic or Asian, these men and women in blue who protect and serve our community 24/7 have been neglected and disrespected long enough. It’s time for the residents of our community…
Richard Gavegnano is A True East Boston Success Story
Richard J. Gaveganano is a true American success story that began right here in the East Boston community. And Thursday night the East Boston Chamber of Commerce will present a special event, “Life on Neptune Road” in honor of Gavegnano,…
Letter to the Editor
Facts are stubborn things To the editor, As I read last week’s East Boston Times, I had a good laugh over the page one story on the Massachusetts Republican Party inaccurately criticizing an amendment helping East Boston youth proposed by…
A Great Day for Suffolk University and East Boston
A great partnership began Saturday between Suffolk University and the East Boston community with the celebration of University’s new home at East Boston Memorial Stadium. The ceremony was impressive and the atmosphere was festive as Suffolk officially announced that its…
Remembering Community Leader Fran Rowan
There is no corner that does not have Fran Rowan’s imprint on it. From the Meridian House that now bears her name to the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center to the Atlantic Works Artist Building on Border Street that is…
Community News Briefs
14th Annual Walk of Hope of Hope for ALS A large number of teams have signed up for the 14th annual Walk of Hope for ALS, a 3.5-mile walk around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield to benefit The Angel Fund. The…