When Benny Tauro immigrated from Avellino, Italy to East Boston in 1952 he brought with him a strong sense of family and the belief in the Catholic Church. It was here that he found a second home among the Italian…
Month: September 2015
BRA Seeks Comments on Bennington St. project
As part of the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Article 80 review process the BRA hosted a community meeting last Thursday evening regarding the proposal to build a large housing project at 1181-1183 Bennington St. At the meeting the BRA said…
Excel Academy Students Take Part in Model UN
Last Friday, students from Excel AcademyHigh School took part in a Model United Nations simulation at the State House. Governor Charlie Baker took the opportunity at the event to address the students, praise Excel Academy’s successes and tout the charter…
Community News Briefs
14th Annual Walk of Hope of Hope for ALS A large number of teams have signed up for the 14th annual Walk of Hope for ALS, a 3.5-mile walk around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield to benefit The Angel Fund. The…
Support for Labor Unions is Growing as We Mark Labor Day
Support for labor unions is on the rise, jumping five percentage points between 2014 and 2015. According to a Gallup poll conducted in August, a majority of Americans approve of unions, including a full two-thirds of young people aged 18-34.…
Letter to the Editor
Oppose the tax increase To the Editor, I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed two percent tax increase on all alcohol sales in the City of Boston. Below I have listed just a few reasons why I…
New School Year Begins
The Boston public schools are beginning their new year under the leadership of a new superintendent of schools, Dr. Tommy Chang, who took office July 1. Dr. Chang has the challenging task of leading a school department that is responsible…
Obituaries 09-02-2015
Vincent Malgeri Navy Yard retiree Vincent J. Malgeri of East Boston passed away peacefully on August 26 in the Veterans Hospital in West Roxbury after a brief illness. Vincent, who served his country in the US Navy during the Korean…