One can hardly mention the name ‘Doc Bob’ without getting a story about how the late orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Robert Harney, cared for a person in a way above and beyond what would be expected of any physician – let…
Month: August 2012
Clammer’s Lawsuit Has Merit
Local clammers crying out for justice in the wake of a fuel spill that is apparently connected with the extermination of clambeds adjacent to Logan Airport runways have filed a lawsuit in Federal Court against the Massachusetts Port Authority and…
Foreclosure Prevention Bill; Step in Right Direction
Foreclosures in East Boston have been a serious problem for about five years. It is believed the worst is behind us but there remain a great number of homeowners who owe more than their homes are worth and who are…
Tennis, Literacy and Summer Fun
The program that blends tennis and literacy activities throughout the summer months is close to completing another successful summer at Constitution Beach in East Boston. Tenacity’s Summer Tennis & Reading Program (STRP), which serves over 4,400 Eastie and Boston youth…
Obituaries 08-08-2012
Esther Marie Restuccia Belmont Resident Esther Marie Restuccia of Belmont died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 4. An employee of the Gillette Company for over 40 years, she was the dear sister of Nicholas Sr. and his…
Heading to Harvard: East Boston Resident Jacqueline DelMuto Will Attend Prestigious University in Cambridge
East Boston resident Jacqueline DelMuto waited anxiously on March 29 for a very important email. It was admissions notification day for many of the nation’s prestigious universities and DelMuto, like high school seniors nationwide, waited for their decision on her…
Building permit pulled for waterfront construction
Sources close to the players trying to develop East Boston’s waterfront confirmed that Roseland Property has filed a building permit with the state to begin construction on its waterfront project. While Roseland Property’s Joe Shea could not be reached for…
Foreclosure Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
The state’s foreclosure prevention bill backed by Senator Anthony Petruccelli and Representative Carlo Basile that will help thousands of homeowners in East Boston, and across the state, find ways to stay in their homes by working with banks was sent…
Local Clammers Proceed with Lawsuit Against Jet Refueling Company and Massport
Local clammer John Denehy and 19 other clammers affected by the massive clam die-off in 2010 that they say was caused by a significant oil spill at Logan have filed a lawsuit in federal court against Swissport/BOS Fueling, one of…
The New Beginning
When Mayor Menino announced in January that the East Boston waterfront would be in for major development he wasn’t kidding. Although it has taken some time for development groups to get their soldiers in line and ready to fight, one…