Letter to the Editor

A neighborhood hero I was very glad but hardly surprised to see that Sandra Nijjar recently received the state’s Unsung Heroine Award. I have known Sandy for sometime now. When I first met her, we were on opposite sides of…

An Investment in Our Future

  Governor Charlie Baker’s recent announcement that his administration will ask the legislature for a five-year, $500 million life sciences initiative that will extend the state’s decade-long commitment to the biotech and medical technology industry demonstrates the governor’s focus on…

Obituaries 07-12-2017

Bernardina Scippa Of Kaplan Estates, formerly of East Boston Bernardina (Iapicca) Scippa of Kaplan Estates, formerly of East Boston, died on July 8. She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo Raffaele Scippa; beloved mother of Maria Rosaria D’Itria…

Celebrating 60 Years

CEO Dick Gavegnano with State Rep. Adrian Maduro and other staff of the East Boston Savings Bank celebrate the 60th year of its Central Square branch in East Boston. Pictured (L-R) Rosana Giubilo, Norma Guardado, Mayra Montoya, Emely Calixto, John…