Anyone who knows former Boston City Councilor and two-term East Boston Chamber of Commerce President Diane Modica knows she a dynamo filled with energy and a commitment to improving the quality of life in Eastie. For this reason Diane Modica…
Month: December 2013
Callahan Tunnel Project Update
The work schedule for the first two weeks of the Callahan Tunnel Project. Work will happen 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This schedule may change as work progresses. An updated will be provided as needed. Other concurrent…
Local Police Officer Almost Wins Howie Carr’s Jaguar
With Whitey Bulger safe behind bars until his days run out, the contract on his nemesis Howie Carr’s head is gone and its once again safe for the media personality to drive the streets of Boston without having to look…
Ring out the Old…. We Wish Our Readers a Happy and Healthy 2014
New Year’s Day really isn’t different than any other day of the year. It is a day that has no real significance other than its place on the calendar. However, that lack of meaningfulness also is New Year’s greatest asset. …
Hockey Tourney Raises Money to Help Fight Breast Cancer
The East Boston High School hockey team and hockey players from Boston area schools faced off at Porrazzo Rink in East Boston in a two-day hockey tournament to raise money for the Boston Medical Center (BMC) Breast Cancer Research Center.…
Obituaries 01-01-2014
Marie Mandracchia Massport Retiree, Manager of Cloud Nine Restaurant at Logan Airport and Hostess at the New Bridge Cafe of Chelsea Marie E. ( Tucci ) Mandracchia of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away on December 23 surrounded by…
The East Boston Central Catholic School Christmas Choir
The East Boston Central Catholic School Christmas Choir provided caroling at teh 10th annual Eastie Elves Fundraiser that was held at the Hyatt Harbor Boston Harbor Hotel. on Dec. 13.
Meeting with Mayor -Elect Walsh
East Boston Chamber President Diane Modica and EB Main Streets Treasurer Grace Magoon of MP&Co. Tax and Financial Services recently attended a “Small Business Roundtable” with Mayor Elect Marty Walsh who heard concerns and recommendations from small businesses owners operating…
An Early Christmas Present: City Tax Rate Drops for Residential and Commercial Payers
There’s some good news for East Boston homeowners this New Year. Last week the City of Boston released the property tax rates for Fiscal Year 2014 and is down for both residential and commercial properties. This could save Eastie homeowners…
LaMattina Supports Returning Liquor License Process to Boston
City Councilor Sal LaMattina was one of 12 Councilors that voted in favor of At-Large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley’s home rule petition to return the liquor license process to the City of Boston. The measure passed 12-1 with Councilor Bill…