Last week, Mayor Thomas Menino added his considerable influence to the neighborhood effort for a greenway connector that will do so much to make this a better place to live. We applaud the mayor for his support. We welcome it.…
Category: Editorials
Meeting his Maker: Justice is Served
Almost ten years ago, the search for Osama bin Laden began following the 9/11 catastrophe. Almost 3,000 innocents died that day, including a resident from East Boston, and what was even worse, the tragic affair began when two planes were…
Man of the Year: Congratulations, Buddy Mangini
The party given for Buddy Mangini. this years Kiwanian of the Year, was a testament to Buddy’s good graces as a human being and as a well-known and highly respected member of this community. And so it came as no…
The Easter Holiday: The Beginning of Better Things
Just about everything has changed in our lives during the past few decades. Nothing is the way it used to be anymore. Easter, however, remains the year’s most hopeful holiday for Christians everywhere, bringing together family and friends for a…
Thanks Mr. Speaker: DeLeo Steps to the Plate
Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo has ordered his leadership to officially begin discussing an expanded gaming bill at the beginning of May. We applaud the speaker for beginning this important push. This comes as great news locally, as an…
Man of the Hour – Menino is in Top Form During East Boston Event
More than 600 people attended Mayor Thomas Menino’s fundraiser at the Logan Hilton on Sunday morning. By any measure, it was a huge time for the mayor who made remarks that on the one hand will keep him a contender…
Petruccelli’s Expanded Gambling Bill a Roadmap the Governor will Approve
Our State Senator Anthony Petruccelli has filed legislation that provides for an expanded gambling bill that the Senate would likely pass and which he would like to place on the governor’s desk in a matter of weeks. Our Representative Carlo…
Let’s Make a Deal – The Speaker and the Governor Appear to be Sitting at the Same Table
Speaker Robert DeLeo appears to be coming closer to reaching an agreement with Governor Deval Patrick about what exact shape and form an expanded gambling bill will take. All signals are pointing to a dramatic increase in interaction between the…
Father Nazzaro – Boys & Girls Club Director is Making a Big Impact
Everyday, Father John Nazzaro makes life just a little bit better and more meaningful, and safe, if you will, for East Boston youngsters lucky enough to attend the Salesian Boys and Girls Club which is housed in the former Dom…
Positive Addition – Marshalls Will Be Good for the Neighborhood
The news that Marshalls is moving into the Liberty Mall comes as very good news to the East Boston community. First of all, Marshalls is a first class, major league, big time retailer that needs no introduction here. The store…