Just hours after his victory in the most hotly contested Democratic primary in years, Adrian Madaro was standing outside Maverick Station thanking residents for their support and reminding them that there is a general election ahead on March 31. Madaro,…
Month: March 2015
Pomodoro Announces Candidacy for State Rep. Post
Joanne Pomodoro announces candidacy for state representative. The following is her statement: My name is Joanne Pomodoro and I am a candidate for the State Representative Position in East Boston. As a lifelong resident of East Boston, one whose family…
Shovel or Else:Lamattina Supports Walsh’s Initiative of Stiff Fines for Business Owners
At a City Council hearing on Tuesday City Councilor Sal LaMattina supported Mayor Martin Walsh’s initiative to levy stiff fines against commercial business owners who do not shovel outside their businesses or commercial properties following a snow storm. The current…
Adrian Madaro Wins Primary, But All of East Boston Is Victorious
Adrian Madaro was the clear-cut winner in the Democratic primary for state representative, but all of East Boston emerged victorious because of the high quality campaigns conducted by the five candidates and the honorableness they showed after the highly competitive…
Letter to the Editor
Home Town Hero Dear Editor In a world were hero’s come from the military or the political arena, which they deserve, we can lose sight of unsung heroes who live in our community and truly live a life of under…
Many Homeowners Unaware of Living in Flood Zones
According to a study conducted by NOAH’s Community Building and Environment Department only 10 percent of East Bostonians living in revised flood zones are aware they are at risk of flood damage from a superstorm or future sea level rise.…
Local Boxer Rashidi Ellis to be Pacquaio’s Sparring Partner
The Manny Pacquaio-Floyd Mayweather fight on May 2 is already being considered the biggest boxing event of all time – or at least since Muhammad Ali fought Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden in 1971. The fight was five years…
Mosca Squad Goes ‘Long’ to Eliminate Preston Properties in EBNHL Action
The quest for the John Parziale Memorial Trophy is on. Heading into Tuesday night, it wasn’t really clear how the 1st game of the 2015 EBMHL Playoffs was going to play out for the Mosca Squad, after struggling all season long…
Obituaries 03-11-2015
Ronald Sicotte Of East Boston Ronald J. Sicotte of East Boston died unexpectedly on March 8. Navy Veran of Viet Nam. Member Star of the Sea Mens Club. He was the beloved husband of Marianne (D’Addio) Sicotte; devoted father of…
Madaro is Democratic Nominee for State Rep
Adrian Madaro won the Democratic primary in the special election for East Boston’s state representative seat on Tuesday. Madaro topped the field of candidates with 1,422 votes. Joe Ruggiero was second with 1,188 votes, followed by Edward Deveau 646, Lou…