William J. Scantlebury, arguably the baker of the best donuts on the eastern seaboard, has died. Scantlebury, who continued a 75 year old family tradition as the owner of Betty Ann Food Shop on the corner of Bennington and Moore…
Airport Impacts Released:Study Shows That There Are No Significant Enviornmental Impacts
At a community meeting Monday night, Massport released the findings to an eight-year study that measured the environmental impacts of Logan Airport’s Centerfield Taxiway that was constructed in 2008. As part of its Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) commitment Massport…
Lanzilli’s Owners Looking at Major Rehab to Site
The Patal family, owners of Lanzilli’s Groceria and Gas Station on Bennington Street in Orient Heights, are floating the idea of conducting a major rehab to the popular gas station store and adding a beer and wine license. At their…
Police Briefs 03-18-2015
March 8 Martin Mateo, 300 Meridian St., East Boston, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon (knife). Dina Garcia, 77 Lubec St., East Boston, was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon. March 9 Dario Cardona, 348 Bremen…
Okay Enough,We Set a New Record
Sunday night’s snowfall was enough to set a new record for snow accumulation in Boston in a single season. This winter will be something to tell our grandchildren as we will recount the bitter cold for days on end, the…
Another Link to a Childhood Is Gone …
The passing of William Scantlebury of Betty Ann’s Donuts, famous for his “sinkers” brings to a close another link to a childhood that was much simpler and easier than what our children are dealing with today. The first time that…