The Gove Street entrance of the East Boston Greenway underwent a transformation over the weekend. On Friday and Saturday an army of volunteers helped transform this section of the Greenway into a vibrant plaza. Volunteers spent two days painting the…
Month: June 2019
Police Briefs 06-19-2019
Monday, June 3, 2019 Around 4:25 p.m. in the area of 13 Maverick Sq., an 18 year old male, Homeless was arrested for Armed Robbery, and Assault and Batter by Means of a Dangerous Weapon Around 6:30 p.m. in the…
Another Sad Sign of the Times
The news that North American right whales — considered to be the second-most endangered marine mammal in the world — have been migrating further north into Canada in just the past two years because of a shift in their traditional…
Guest Op-ed: Updates to Trash and Recycling Pickup Will Improve Efficiency and Convenience
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh One of the most fundamental ways we can improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods is by proactively addressing the basic needs of our residents. The men and women of our Public Works Department…
Obituaries 06-19-2019
Elena Rodrigues Longtime employee of Lombardo’s in East Boston Elena (Scoppetuolo) Rodrigues of Windham, NH, formerly of Orient Heights, East Boston, passed away on Sunday, June 16 surrounded by her loving family. Elena was employed for many years at Lombardo’s…
Madaro Talks Traffic Woes with BNN’s Chris Lovett
East Boston State Representative Adrian Madaro recently appeared on Boston Neighborhood Network (BNN) news to talk with host Chris Lovett about the traffic issues East Boston has been facing in recent years. On the show, which can be found on…
Angela’s Cafe on TV
On a warm spring Friday back on 2012 Guy Fieri and the crew from Diners, Drive Ins and Dives (Triple Ds) traveled to East Boston to feature Angela’s Café that is located at the corner of Lexington and Brooks Streets.…
Corner of Byron and Bennington Sts. To Be Named after Walter ‘Wally’ Bowe
At Friday’s fundraiser for the Salesians Boys & Girls Club in memory of the club’s longtime mentor the late Wally Bowe, Bowe’s family received an unexpected surprise. Bowe’s longtime friend Carlo Basile presented Bowe’s wife, Darlene, and daughters Janae and…
Celebrating LGBT Pride with Flag Raising at Piers Park
Last Friday, East Boston residents along with elected and local officials gathered at Piers Park for the Annual LGBT Pride Flag raising. This Eastie tradition is the result of residents recognizing that one of the neighborhoods best kept secrets is…
Jim Kearney Lays Out Vision for Chamber
Newly sworn-in East Boston Chamber of Commerce President Jim Kearney laid out his vision for the Chamber as he begins his term. “To the Officers and Board members– it’s a new beginning,” said Kearney at the Chamber’s installation last Wednesday…