Joseph D’Allesandro Retired Federal Government Auditor and late member of the East Boston Savings Bank Board of Directors Joseph B. D’Alessandro of East Boston passed away on April 4 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 87 years…
City Councilor Sal LaMattina will not seek reelection
After a stellar 30 year career with the City of Boston, eleven of which was spent as the District 1 City Councilor, Sal LaMattina told the East Boston Times Tuesday that he will not seek reelection during the municipal election…
Cucchiello’s Will Move to Saugus
By John Lynds If you grew up in Eagle Hill in the 1970s and 1980s there was a time, when provisions were low on Fridays, your mother would give you a dollar as you left for school. You immediately knew…
DeFronzo and Moreno Hired to Lead PPSC
By John Lynds One month ago it looked as though Piers Park Sailing Center (PPSC) was heading for closure. However, the community stepped up, raised money for the cash-strapped community sailing program and last week the PPSC board announced the…
ISD to Launch New Pilot Program in Eastie
By John Lynds Boston Inspectional Service Department (ISD) Commissioner William Christopher announced that East Boston has been picked as one of three neighborhoods to take part in a new city initiative. Christopher announced at Monday night’s Harbor View Neighborhood Association…
Suffolk Downs Sale Approved by MGC
By John Lynds The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) unanimously approved the sale of Suffolk Downs Racetrack in East Boston last Thursday during its monthly meeting. The approval from the MGC was needed so the owners of Suffolk Downs, Sterling Suffolk…