Month: December 2015

Loftel Project Approved by the BRA

Following votes in favor of the East Boston Loftel project by both the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) and the Gove Street Citizens Association (GSCA) the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) approved the project at its meeting last week. The $20…

Sending a Positive Message

Nationally, the curse of drug abuse in today’s society seems to many to be out of control.  One hears of star high school athletes who get addicted to first pain medications then stronger opioids as they are prescribed medications for…

Obituaries 12-16-2015

Fannnie Campochiaro Long time owner of Shelby Market in Orient Heights; known for her often replicated, never duplicated, biscotti and meatballs Fannie (DeBole) Campochiaro, of Wakefield, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully at Sawtelle Family Hospice House on December…

Senator Petruccelli to Resign

Senator Anthony Petruccelli, who served first in the Massachusetts House and later the Senate, announced that he will resign effective sometime in January to take a job in the private sector. Petruccelli, who is currently the Senate’s Majority Whip, will…

Eastie Looks to Fill Petruccelli’s Seat

The departure of longtime State Senator Anthony Petruccelli will spark a special election for his seat sometime this spring. Already, people have emerged expressing interest in Petruccelli’s seat since he announced last Thursday he would resign sometime in January. The…