After winning a decisive victory over republican challenger, Tom Dooley, Senator Anthony Petruccelli was sworn in to another term on Wednesday, January 2 at the State House. Also sworn in was State Representative Carlo Basile, who ran unopposed in November.…
Stephen Murphy Elected Council President LaMattina to Serve as Vice President
At-Large City Councilor Stephen Murphy was unanimously elected by the council Monday to serve another two-year term as the body’s president. After being elected Murphy immediately appointed East Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina to serve another two-year term as his…
Fire on a Plane
Boston Fire Department firefighters were called in to assist the Massport Fire Department in putting out a fire aboard a Japan Airlines at Logan International Airport in East Boston on Monday. The fire occurred shortly after the plane landed at…
Police Seek Armed Robber
East Boston Police are still seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect wanted in connection with last week’s armed robbery of the Mobile Gas Station on Meridian Street last week. Police have released a photo and video surveillance of…
Vice-President Sal Lamattina
Eastie’s Boston City Councillor Sal LaMattina has once again shown his political acumen with his colleagues in government by being named the vice-president of the Boston City Council by Boston City Council President Steven Murphy. LaMattina might well have been…
Welcome Back, Mayor Menino: It’s Nice to Have Tom Menino Back on the Job
We wish to add our voice to the chorus of residents who have been delighted to see the return of Mayor Tom Menino to his office at City Hall. For one thing, it will be a relief to see an…