On Monday night, the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association voted 27 to 6 to approve developer Paul Roieff’s plans to build a ‘Loftel’ at a former industrial building on the corner of Porter and Orleans Street. Yanni Tsipis, representing Roiff at…
Rep.Madaro to Take Over Thanksgiving Day Event
When Rep. Adrian Madaro was elected to office there was tradition started by his predecessor, Carlo Basile, that he vowed to continue. This year, Madaro will take the reins of Basile’s annual Thanksgiving day charitable dinner that has made the…
Let’s Truly Honor Our Veterans
Veteran’s Day originally came into existence shortly after World War I when it was known as Armistice Day, marking the end of what was known then as the Great War on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the…
Obituaries 11-11-2015
Elvira Ricci Of Melrose, formerly of East Boston Elvira Ricci passed away on November 7 at Revere’s Lighthouse Nursing Care Center after a long illness. She was 83 years old. Born and raised in Boston, she attended schools in East…
Jets Soar to the Playoffs
The Eastie High Jets line up and join hands to pray and rally before heading out onto the field last Friday evening, Oct. 30, during the first round of the Division 5 North state football playoffs. The Jets faced Brighton…
Massport Pays Tribute to Maverick Mothers
Karen Maddalena was a young mother on a cool autumn day when she made the decision to stand up against Massport’s expansion of Logan airport. Her choice then to fight for the quality of life for herself and her neighbors…