Owners of the Dunkin Donuts on Bennington Street are planning a $550,000 renovation to the interior and exterior of the current 13,000 sq. ft. building and want to add a drive thru as an added amenity. Attorney for Dunkin Donuts,…
Month: February 2014
The Word Is Now out: Santarpio’s Pizza Receives High Award for Its Pizza
An online food magazine has told America what East Bostonians have known for decades—Santarpio’s Pizza has one of the best pies going in the U.S. In the Daily Meal’s annual ‘101 Best Pizzas in America’ list that was released last…
Police Beef up Patrols as Sexual Assaults Rise
After three attacks on women last Monday that were sexual in nature, one Tuesday in Maverick Square and one on Friday Boston Police have beefed up patrols in the neighborhood. Police made an arrest on the assault that took place…
Oscar Predictions
Actress and model Gianna Simone, a former East Boston resident who is now living in California, has made her selections for the Academy Awards that will be presented this Sunday night on ABC-TV. For Gianna’s picks for the Oscars,
Santarpio’s Pizza
There was no surprise here in Eastie that Tarp’s was named one of the best pizzas in America according to the Daily Meal. Those of us who grew up on Tarp’s pizza know it’s the best (sorry to our friends…
New bridge procedure
The new procedure put in place by Boston Public Works to make bridge operators walk the bridge before raising it for a ship is a smart move. This will ensure that the tragedy that occurred New Years Eve day will…
Self Defense Classes
The self-defense class being offered for free by the Boston Police is something women should think about. While the recent incidents were most likely isolated, you can never be too careful while living in a big city. Learning the basics…
Police Briefs 02-26-2014
February 16, 2014 Richard Lena a homeless male was arrested at Saratoga & Trident Street and charged with armed robbery and assault & battery by means of a dangerous weapon. February 17, 2014 A white male who resides in East…
Jets lose City League Championship games
Play-offs and championship games for the Boston Public Schools in hockey and basketball took place last week during the February vacation. The EBHS hockey team and boys basketball teams lost games to Latin Academy and New Mission respectively. At Matthews…
Obituaries 02-26-2014
Clara Tollo Family Was Her Priority Clara (Vega) Tollo, a 38 year resident of Revere, formerly of East Bowton, passed away on February 21 after a brief illness. Born in Italy, she came to the USA as a young girl…