The passing this week of former, long-time Boston Mayor Thomas Menino truly removes from our lives a man whose devotion to his city and its people was second to none. The incredible outpouring of genuine sadness and respect expressed by…
Category: Editorials
Menino was a Champion for Our Health Centers and Neighborhoods
Just a few years ago, Maverick Square was not a place people were eager to visit. Despite the steady presence of a blue line station and some businesses, it lacked vitality. At the heart of Maverick Square was a gaping…
Tom Menino was Truly a Unique Man
Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. the crowds outside Faneuil Hall that lined the street earlier 8 in the day had dispersed. The line, that once stretched down Congress Street, was slim. All day thousands had braved the cold, rain, sleet…
Residents Signing Up for Fuel Assistance at APAC
Down at the East Boston APAC office, part of the Boston ABCD, residents are already signing up for their annual Fuel Assistance Program at the Meridian Street office that help[ low income residents stay warm this winter. Last week, after…
Voters Set for Election Day on Tuesday Nov. 4
The campaigns are in their final week and on Tuesday, Nov. 4 voters will have their say in selecting our leaders in government for the next four years. Gov. Deval Patrick, has decided not to seek re-election after two terms…
Enjoy a Fun and Safe Halloween
Halloween is a fun-filled celebration as children don costumes and participate in parties and trick-or-treating in our neighborhoods. But as much fun as this day is for our young residents, we must stress the importance of safety and exhibition extra…
Questions and Answers with State Representative Candidates
On Tuesday, November 4 incumbent State Representative Carlo Basile (D-East Boston) will square off against challenger Celeste Myers (I-East Boston) for the First Suffolk District seat, which covers the 14 precincts in East Boston. This week the East Boston Times…
Community Groups are an Asset to the City At-Large
We in East Boston are fortunate to have dedicated volunteer groups such as the Orients Heights Neighborhood Council, Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association and the Eagle Hill Civic Association working hard for the best interests of our entire community. The members…
Suffolk Downs Venue for Hospital Fundraiser
Potentialy one of the last parties at Suffolk Downs will take place this Saturday night, Oct. 25, and will benefit the Boston Children’s Hospital via the NHL Alumni Pro-Am Kick Off for 2015. Organizer Kevin Chiles said the party goes…
Revere, Track Union Files Lawsuit Against MGC for Wynn Decision
The City of Revere and a union representing some Suffolk Downs employees filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) last Thursday, with the MGC quickly firing back in saying the suit was simply the result of “sorely disappointed”…