Sitting in Santarpio’s Pizza’s dining room last week, longtime owner of the neighborhood pizza dynasty Frank Santarpio sat back and smiled when ask about his approved expansion to Logan International Airport’s Terminal C. In his usual fashion Santarpio had a…
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Thank You Dinner:Former New England Patriot Star Tedy Bruschi Holds Party at Cunard Tavern
Those who walked into the Cunard Tavern in East Boston last Thursday night were greeted by a familiar face. Playing host and seating hungry patrons was none other than former New England Patriot star and three-time Super Bowl champion Tedy…
The Hot Streak at Lanzilli’s Continues
The hot streak of customers playing the lottery at Lanzilli’s Groceria and Gas Station in East Boston continues. Last Tuesday a Winthrop resident went into Lanzilli’s to play Mega Millions and later that night became a millionaire. James Griffin, who…
Local Artists Join Trinity Financial in Opening the New Boston East Art Gallery
Part of what makes a neighborhood great is a thriving art scene. For decades the East Boston Artist Group and the Atlantic Works Gallery have fostered the creative spirit in the neighborhood. The result has been the expansion of art…
East Boston High Student Picked for the Umana Fellowship
East Boston High School student David Pacheco, who is heading into his senior year in the fall, has been picked to serve in this year’s Mario Umana Fellowship in Public Service. Pacheco, whose family immigrated from El Salvador last year,…
East Boston Social Centers Host Committee Hosts 100th Anniversary Kickoff Event
The East Boston Social Centers Host Committee is gearing up for its 100th anniversary gala on November 7 and held a special kickoff event last Tuesday night at the Cunard Tavern roof deck. The Host Committee and its Honorary Chair,…
Gov Baker Signs Bill to Up Smoking Age to 21
Last Friday, Gov. Charlie Baker signed a state law which will raise the legal age to buy tobacco products statewide from 18 to 21. The bill also broadens existing prohibitions on public smoking to include e-cigarettes, and prohibits the use…
Boston Bar Association Holds Forum for Suffolk County DA Candidates
The Boston Bar Association (BBA) held a forum for the candidates for Suffolk County District Attorney on July 25. Five of the six candidates answered questions moderated by Suffolk University Law School Professor and former prosecutor Christina Miller and Northeastern…
Community News Briefs
August 2018 Harbor View Neighborhood Association Meeting August 6, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Brooke Charter School 145 Byron Street Agenda Welcome/Introduction (5min) Station 7 Update Sgt. Martin , Officer Simons (10min) Announcements/Slow Streets Update (5min)…
Bike Raffle Highlight of Last Week’s East Boston Farmers Market
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s (EBNHC) Farmers Market has returned for its 11th season with more fresh, locally grown produce than ever before. The Farmers Market, which runs every Wednesday starting at 3 p.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m.…