On Saturday, June 22 in Spinelli’s in Lynnfield, East Boston Central Catholic held its third annual Legacy Gala. At the gala the school honored Ron Pardi, Joseph Ruggiero, and John Zirpolo for their contributions to the school and its future…
Month: July 2019
City Hosts Meeting on Tufts Tobacco Wanting to Convert to Adult Use Marijuana Facility
It seemed a majority of residents who showed up to last week’s well-attended meeting regarding Tufts Tobacco wanting to convert to an adult use marijuana facility were in support of the plan. While there was the usual opposition, mainly by…
East Boston Students Earn Academic Honors
East Boston Students Named to Dean’s List at Boston University Two East Boston residents have recently been named to the Dean’s List at Boston University for the Spring semester. Daniela Ramirez and Emily V. Truong have been recognized by the…
GSCA Votes Down One Project, Gets Info on a Second
At last week’s Gove Street Citizens Association (GSCA) meeting the group voted on one development project and received the first presentation on another project. With only 14 voting members present at last week’s meeting the group voted against the project…
Council Passes, Mayor Signs FY2020 Budget
Last Wednesday, the City Council unanimously voted to accept Mayor Martin Walsh’s fiscal year 2020 Budget that was later signed by the mayor and went into effect on July 1. The $3.49 billion budget reflects a $176 million increase over…
Suffolk Sendoff : Huge Crowd Attends Final Live Racing at Legendary Track
Over 21,000 racing fans packed Suffolk Downs for the final weekend of live racing at the historic oval as the track hosted its final weekend of live racing. On Saturday, the track was forced to suspend the live racing card…
Community News
Harborkeepers Presents the Marine and Maritime Festival On Saturday July 20th 2019 from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. the Harborkeepers is presenting the Marine & Maritime Festival at DCR Constitution Beach Barnes Avenue East Boston. This event is sponsored by HYM,…
Community Calendar
Harbor View Neighborhood Association First Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. at the Edward Brooke Charter School, 145 Byron St. Kiwanis Club of East Boston First and Third Tuesday of every month 6 p.m. at Spinelli’s Restaurant in Day Square.…
Police Briefs 07-02-2019
District Seven Police Report Monday, June 10, 2019 No Arrests Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Around 9:30 a.m. in the area of 127 Putnam St., a 59-year-old male with an East Boston address was arrested for Assault and Battery by Means…
Enjoy an Awesome — and Safe — 4th of July
With the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. The Fourth of July rekindles fond memories from our childhood of the…