With four gang-related shootings in East Boston since January 1, residents are demanding that Mayor Martin Walsh makes good on his promise to add more police to the neighborhood. In September at East Boston High School, following the homicides of…
Shooting at Maverick Landing
Jennifer Pizarro Property Manager of Maverick Landing I am sure most of you know but if you don’t please note there was drive by shooting on Sunday, 1/24th between 1030pm – 1130pm luckily no one was hurt but a car…
We Need the Pledge Fulfilled
Going back generations, living in East Boston has always been for the most part safe. While we were always part of Boston, many of the serious crime problems that were affecting various neighborhoods in Boston seemed not to be happening…
East Boston Little League Announces Plans for 2016 Youth Baseball Season
By Cary Shuman There is snow covering the fields but East Boston Little League (EBLL) president Chucky Cassaro is getting his organization ready for the 2016 baseball season. Cassaro is beginning his third year as president but he deflects credit…
Obituaries 01-27-2016
Ferdinand ‘Fred’ Martino Proprietor of Martino’s Market in East Boston, active member of many organizations Ferdinand C. “Fred” Martino of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, died peacefully on January 24 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Martino was a US…
City Councilor Sal Lamattina to Chair the Parks and Recreation and Transportation Committees
Newly sworn in Boston City Council President Michelle Wu has appointed City Councilor Sal LaMattina to chair the Parks, Recreation & Transportation and vice chair the Ways and Means Committee. LaMattina, who was sworn in for a fifth term as…