Life has come full circle for East Boston’s Phil Brangiforte. It was made official last week that after going through a rigorous vetting process, Brangiforte, who has served as interim East Boston High School Headmaster since Michael Rubin’s retirement last…
Month: April 2014
Climate Change Causing Residents to Think Ahead and Being Prepared
Last Wednesday, planners and East Boston residents took an important step toward storm surge preparedness during a meeting at Maverick Landing. To prepare residents for a series of flood planning workshops with agencies and scientists residents heard from experts in…
East Boston Residents Asked to Complete Quality of Life Survey
East Boston residents have a chance to improve their community by completing the East Boston Quality of Life Survey. Residents are urged to complete the survey to describe the most important health issues that affect East Boston residents today. All…
YMCA Breakfast
On Thursday, April 3 at the Logan Hilton the East Boston YMCA held yet another successful annual breakfast as part of the Y’s annual capital campaign. Over 500 supporters attended the breakfast last week to help the Y raise money…
Lightning Express Defends the Cup
The EBMHL Cup will not be finding a new residence this year, as Lightning Express successfully defended their title in the EBMHL Championship Series, defeating the East Boston Yacht Club 2 games to none. Lightning’s captain Dominic DiMarzo had the…
Obituaries 04-09-2014
Rita Scala Of East Boston Rita M. (Gilbert) Scala of East Boston died on April 3. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony; devoted mother of John and his wife, Julie of New Hampshire and Ron and his…
Eastie Remembers
Father Wayne Belschner offers a prayer for Firefighter Michael Kennedy and Fire Lieutenant Ed Walsh during a candle light vigil last week in Central Square.
LaMattina Presents Case for Host Community Status at Mass. Gaming Hearing
Last Tuesday evening, City Councilor Sal LaMattina testified at the Casino Commission hearing and expressed his frustration over the whole process and feels East Boston and Boston proper should be considered a Host Community and allowed to vote again. “I…
Community Speaks out about Future BPS Supt.
Last Wednesday night at East Boston High School Boston Public School parents and students joined BPS officials for a public hearing to get feedback from families on what qualities and priorities the new BPS superintendent should possess. On February 6,…
Wally Bowe Fundraiser Scheduled for April 11
On Friday, April 11 at the Beachmont VFW the first fundraiser for the Wally Bowe Fund, a fund set up in memory of the longtime Salesians Boys and Girls Club mentor will take place. Those of who knew Bowe best…