Three local organizations from East Boston will share in $31,500 in grant money from Save the Harbor / Save the Bay for summer and early fall activities on the beach. The East Boston YMCA will receive $3,500 for its Summer…
Month: June 2014
River Revel
East Boston residents are invited to enjoy an afternoon and early evening on our beautiful and historic waterfront at the 11th Annual Chelsea River Revel; Saturday June 21st at the Condor Street Urban Wild. The Chelsea River, better known as…
Eastie Knights Cruise past Westie
After a week off due to rain the East Boston Knights were back in action on Monday night at “The Stadium” to take on the West Roxbury Nationals. The Knights sent John Tangherlini to the bump to take on Olyn…
Obituaries 06-18-2014
Donald Tirrell Worked for Eastern Airlines, Trump Air and US Airways Donald F. Tirrell of East Boston died on June 14. A US Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a member of the Beachmont V.F.W, ITAM Local 1726…
Open Studios
Artist Carmen Sasso works on a piece inside his studio during the annual East Boston Open Studios.
Uber Ferry Service Launched in East Boston
Uber, the widely popular mobile application taxi service, is launching a new ferry service in East Boston and the Boston Harbor and City Councilor Sal LaMattina is elated. LaMattina welcomed Uber General Manager Meghan Joyce to Boston last week for…
Excel Academy Names Advisory Board
East Boston’s Senator Anthony Petruccelli, Representative Carlo Basile, and City Councilor Sal LaMattina will all be part of a newly formed 10 person Advisory Board at East Boston Excel Academy Charter School. Jack Kelly, CEO of the East Boston Social…
Gay Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday
Thirty-five years ago City Councilor Sal LaMattina was heading home from his summer job as a lifeguard at the Paris Street Pool when he ran into a friend. “She was all dressed up and told me she was on her…
Schools to Get $700,000 in Private Grants
Several East Boston Public Schools will share in $700,000 in grant money provided by EdVestors as part of the Boston Arts Expansion Fund. The money going to the Eastie schools will go towards arts education programs in the school. The…
Support the Salesians Boys & Girls Club Thursday
The Salesians Boys & Girls Club will host its annual fundraiser and awards ceremony on Thursday (tonight), June 12 at Suffolk Downs. Tickets are still on sale and the Salesians need the community’s help and support. Fr. John Nazzaro, who…