For the better part of three decades, the vast majority of scientists — including those hired by the petroleum industry — have warned the world that climate change is occurring principally because of carbon emissions from our addiction to fossil…
Guest Op-Ed: Encouraging Lifelong Learning by Eliminating Late Fees for Youth at Our Public Libraries
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh In the City of Boston, we believe every child deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. We’re investing more than ever in our public schools, building out universal pre-kindergarten, providing free community college, helping students experiencing…
Obituaries 11-13-2019
Rita Pizzi Woman of Deep Faith Rita M. (Kirk) Pizzi, 87, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at Don Orione Home, East Boston. Family and friends are invited to express their respects and condolences at St. John the Evangelist…
Celebrating 150 Years
Eastie Company Honored at State House Award Ceremony
An East Boston maritime company was honored last week at the State House during the Annual Manufacturing Award Ceremony sponsored by the Legislature’s Manufacturing Caucus. Blue Atlantic Fabricators located at the Boston Shipyard and Marina on Marginal Street was one…
Under-Reporting: Community, Elected Officials Question Accuracy of Massport’s ESPR
If the explosion of traffic going into the Sumner Tunnel each morning has made East Boston residents very skeptical when government or quasi-government agencies release their predictions for growth over a multiyear span. MassDOT thought traffic would only grow a…