By John Lynds East Boston resident Gabriela Coletta has tossed her hat into the political ring and will be on the ballot during the Massachusetts Presidential Primary on Tuesday, March 1 as a candidate for Democratic State Committeewoman. Coletta, a…
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Eastie Resident Scott Heigelmann to be Official Voting Member of the Grammys
By John Lynds East Boston resident and former East Boston Chamber President Scott Heigelmann was accepted Friday by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) as an official voting member of the Grammys. As the Founder and CEO…
Nucci Appointment to Massport Draws Praise
By Cary Shuman East Boston residents and legislators are lauding the appointment of one of the neighborhood’s favorite sons, John Nucci, to the Massachusetts Port Authority Board of Directors. Nucci lives in East Boston and understands the impacts of Logan…
LaMattina Fights to keep MBTA Late Night Service Up and Running
By John Lynds Many of his constituents rely on the MBTA’s late night service to go back and forth to overnight shifts in Boston so it comes as no surprise that City Councilor Sal LaMattina is fighting to keep this…
EHCA Votes to Grant Beer and Wine License
The Eagle Hill Civic Association (EHCA) recently voted 18-4 in favor of granting a beer and wine license to a new store that plans to open at 402 Saratoga St. The proponents of the beer and wine license, Julius Sokol…
MS-13 Raid Brings Discussion on Immigration,Border Policies
With the indictment of 56 individuals two weeks ago in a vast crackdown on the MS-13 street gang, surprise was certainly in order for the depth of how involved Everett was in the matter, but now that surprise has turned…
College Teammates Lally and Arinella Coach Against Each Other
The Eastie AquaJets had a meet against Archbishop Williams of Braintree last week and this meet featured former college teammates coaching against each other. Our own Dave Arinella and Joe Lally, both Brandeis University grads, went toe to toe in…
20th Annual Taste of Eastie
Danny Cordon of Maverick Marker Place Cafe at the Main Streets Celebration of the 20th Annual Taste of Eastie.
Eastie Says Goodbye to Longtime Barber Mr.C
By Tom Tassinari It’s a typical East Boston story, one that we have all witnessed countless times in Eastie and that I am sure we will witness for many more years and generations to come. I went in for…
Eastie Gang Members Are Target of Giant Federal Sweep
By John Lynds One third of a violent street gang, allegedly responsible for the murders of three teens in Eastie since September, a number of shootings and other violent acts were apprehended during a federal sweep here and surrounding communities last…