Category: News
Lou Ricci Celebrates 100th Birthday
Life-long East Boston resident, Lou Ricci, celebrated his 100th birthday party with friends and family on June 4 at the Winthrop Arms Restaurant. He wished for 100 more years when he blew out the candles on his cake. “He’s fun-loving,…
HVNA Votes on Two Projects
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Those in attendance at the Harbor View Neighborhood Association’s (HVNA) monthly meeting on Monday, June 5, listened to the second presentation for two projects in the neighborhood and eventually voted on each, supporting one and opposing…
Salesian Boys & Girls Club to Host Summer Camp Scholarship Auction
Special to the Times-Free Press The Salesian Boys & Girls Club will host their Annual Summer Camp Scholarship Auction and Fundraiser on Thursday evening, June 15, at 6 p.m. at Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston, 150 Byron…
Local Student Earns Academic Honors
Local Students Named to Spring 2023 Dean’s List at Stonehill College The following local student was among nearly 1,000 students named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List at Stonehill College: Anamarie DePaulo of East Boston To qualify for the Dean’s…
Renato Castelo Named Director Of The Office of Participatory Budgeting
Mayor Michelle Wu last week announced Renato Castelo as the inaugural Director of the Office of Participatory Budgeting. The office, created by an ordinance approved by the City Council in February 2023, will provide the structure necessary to enhance public…
VROCC To Hold End of the Season Showcase
The Verónica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) invites the community to enjoy the cultural showcase entitled “Viva Latinoamerica ‘’. The event will take place at the Excel Academy 375 de Bremen Street, East Boston from 5 to 8 PM. The…
Fenway Health’s Annual AIDS Walk Boston Becomes Strides for Action
Fenway Health announced that its annual fundraiser, AIDS Walk Boston, has been renamed Strides for Action, reflecting a broadened focus that recognizes and supports the significant unmet needs of the LGBTQIA+ community. Strides for Action will continue to support people…
East Boston Social Centers Awarded $90,000 in Cummings Grant
East Boston Social Centers has been selected as one of 150 recipients to share in $30 million of funding from Cummings Foundation’s annual grants program. This award will fund expansion of our Welcome Baby program, which provides year-long education and…
Andrea Gayle-Bennett Appointed As the First Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services
Secretary Jon Santiago announced the appointment of Dr. Andrea Gayle-Bennett as the first-ever Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services (EOVS). Dr. Gayle-Bennett, a retired Brigadier General in the Massachusetts National Guard and a distinguished healthcare professional, brings a wealth of experience and…