It was the first Boston Public School (BPS) to earn a coveted National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation back in 2004. On last Friday the East Boston Early Education Center (EEC) had more to celebrate. The…
Month: November 2009
Residents turn out in force at foreclosure rally
It was the first Boston Public School (BPS) to earn a coveted National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation back in 2004. On last Friday the East Boston Early Education Center (EEC) had more to celebrate. The…
Jets win North title, secure playoff spot
In his last season as head coach of the The East Boston High School football team, Coach John Sousa got another present last Friday night as the Jets easily cruised by Madison Park 29-0 to clinch the North Title. The…
Getting Interesting – Senatorial race heats up
There is not much time remaining for Congressman Mike Capuano, Attorney General Martha Coakley, Celtics owner Stephen Pagliuca and City Year Founder Allan Khazei to make their case to the voters of Massachusetts. The special election senate primary to fill…
Obituaries 11-19-09
Anna Marrotta Former East Boston Realtor Anna C. (Natale) Marotta of Revere, formerly of East Boston, died on November 16. A former East Boston realtor, she was the beloved wife of the late Pasquale Marotta with whom she shared 13…
Menino has a strong showing in Eastie as he wins a record fifth term
Mayor Thomas Menino was elected to a historic fifth term as Mayor of Boston cruising to victory past City Councilor Michael Flaherty Tuesday night, a night that he also did very well among East Boston voters. Although Flaherty, and his…
Study: There’s no arguing the benefits of debate teams
At the height of the political season a few weeks ago voters sat down and watched political rivals debate the issues affecting Boston but did you know these structured arguments can actually improve one’s grades? A new study suggests that…
Sousa wins his final home game as Jets extend winning streak to six
In his last home game during a stellar coaching career, East Boston High School football coach John Sousa not only got a big win against Boston English High School but was also presented with a plaque by the English High…
EBHS boys soccer team wins the City League championship
The East Boston High School boys soccer team captured the City League Title last week against Madison Park at Franklin Field by a score of 1-0 with only 4:30 left on the clock. After a Madison was called for handball,…
Cahill positions himself as the candidate for Everyman
Of all the candidates vying for the State House’s corner office next year, there’s one gubernatorial candidate who, if elected, would be standing up for the average Joe. Treasurer Tim Cahill, who was in East Boston last week, comes off…