Cranberries: Authentically American Treat on the Turkey Table Since 1621
It’s the only red thing on the table at Thanksgiving, but the superfruit that is authentically American has a lot more going for it than it’s bright red color on Thanksgiving. Cranberries are a great resource for New England, and…
Mothers, Activists, Elected Officials Want Air Purifiers In Homes, Schools
With several expansion projects in the works at Logan Airport, residents and elected officials are calling for Massport to immediately begin funding a mitigation program that calls for air purifiers (HEPA filters) in East Boston homes and schools to protect…
Master Plan: East Boston Workshop Tackles Waterfront Development
During the last process that updated East Boston’s Master Plan in the late 1990s, the public comments to the city regarding waterfront development couldn’t be more different than today. Back then residents at the time called for a fully developed…
Eastie’s Oldest Family-Owned Funeral Home Reopens in New Location
The Magrath Funeral Home on Chelsea Street is the oldest family owned funeral home in East Boston that spans four generations of the Magrath family. Seeing a need to service the grieving public during a time of loss Frederick A.…
ISD Closes Maverick Dunkin’ Donuts Dunkin’ Donuts Corporate Files Suit Against Franchise Owner
The owner of two Dunkin’ Donuts franchises in East Boston is in some pretty hot water with the City of Boston and Dunkin’ Donuts Corporate. The city’s Inspectional Services Department (ISD) shut down the Dunkin’ Donuts in Maverick Square last…