The campaigns are in their final week and on Tuesday, Nov. 4 voters will have their say in selecting our leaders in government for the next four years. Gov. Deval Patrick, has decided not to seek re-election after two terms…
Month: October 2014
Enjoy a Fun and Safe Halloween
Halloween is a fun-filled celebration as children don costumes and participate in parties and trick-or-treating in our neighborhoods. But as much fun as this day is for our young residents, we must stress the importance of safety and exhibition extra…
Questions and Answers with State Representative Candidates
On Tuesday, November 4 incumbent State Representative Carlo Basile (D-East Boston) will square off against challenger Celeste Myers (I-East Boston) for the First Suffolk District seat, which covers the 14 precincts in East Boston. This week the East Boston Times…
Sports 10-29-2014
EBHS volleyball team is prepping for tourney after compiling 14-2 record By Cary Shuman The East Boston High School girls volleyball team completed one of its best seasons ever and it now awaits the pairings for the State Tournament. The…
Obituaries 10-29-2014
Rose Catena Of East Boston Rose M. (Russo) Catena of East Boston died in Saugus on October 14. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Catena; loving mother of Desi Catena and his wife, Maureen of Wilmington, Mark…
It’s Basile vs Myers on Tuesday
Representative Carlo Basile and Celeste Myers squared off last Tuesday at East Boston High School during their final public debate before the election on Tuesday, November 4. The debate was hosted by the High School’s debate team, who did a…
Boston Brewin Coffee Chooses McKay School
The popular downtown coffee shop that prides itself on being socially conscious that opened its second location here in East Boston recently at Maverick Marketplace announced this week it has picked its beneficiary for coffee sales. Boston Brewin Coffee, known…
BRA Holds Meeting on Bremen St. Project
Last Thursday the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) hosted a community meeting at the Paris Street Community Center regarding a proposed mixed use development at 135 Bremen Street. Proposed by Bremen Street LLC, the developer recently submitted a Project Notification Form…
Community Groups are an Asset to the City At-Large
We in East Boston are fortunate to have dedicated volunteer groups such as the Orients Heights Neighborhood Council, Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association and the Eagle Hill Civic Association working hard for the best interests of our entire community. The members…
Suffolk Downs Venue for Hospital Fundraiser
Potentialy one of the last parties at Suffolk Downs will take place this Saturday night, Oct. 25, and will benefit the Boston Children’s Hospital via the NHL Alumni Pro-Am Kick Off for 2015. Organizer Kevin Chiles said the party goes…