As we were watching on TV the dramatic events unfold in Washington last week when the Trump Mob stormed the Capitol, threatening the lives of the Vice President, members of Congress, and the police who tried to hold them back (and…
Month: January 2021
Working Hard to Make Victories a Reality
By Lydia Edwards With everything happening in the world I want to thank my statehouse colleagues for taking action on some amazing housing legislation last week that I introduced, led, and worked on. I was excited to work with them…
Please, Stop the Violence
Dr. Glenn Mollette Acts of violence against a marriage partner have never saved a marriage. Violent acts toward family members have never made a family happier. Typically, they create emotional and sometimes physical wounds that are never forgotten. Too many…
Obituaries 01-13-2021
Theresa Rose Camarro Longtime Saint Joseph – Saint Lazarus Parishioner Theresa Rose (Distasio) Camarro of East Boston, formerly of Avellino, Italy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 8. Theresa was a longtime parishioner and devoted member of Saint Joseph – Saint Lazarus…
Vigil in Maverick Square
Appreciation: Irvienne Goldson, Longtime ABCD Health Advocate, Dies Unexpectedly
Friends, family and colleagues of Irvienne Goldson said to know her was to love her. Sadly, Mrs. Goldson, who served as deputy director of Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Health Services, died suddenly last week. Mrs. Goldson joined ABCD…
Walsh Reflects on 2020, Optimistic about 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic many would agree that Mayor Martin Walsh has led the city with a mix of compassion and authority. Since the virus hit Boston in early spring 2020, Walsh has initiated citywide programs and funds that helped…
Overall Crime Was Up 21 Percent for 2020
This week, the Boston Police Department released the year-end crime report for East Boston that compared the overall crime stats in 2020 with the overall crime stats for 2019. The report shows larceny from motor vehicles, or car breaks, in…
Prius Catalytic Converters Being Stolen in Eastie
Just before New Years Eve an Orient Heights resident awoke to a loud noise outside his home. “I heard a loud noise, looked outside and didn’t see anything,” said the residents who will remain nameless. The next morning when he…
EBECC Receives City Grant, Makes Appeal for Community Support
This week the East Boston Ecumenical Community Council (EBECC) received one of 34 grants from Mayor Martin Walsh’s Offices of Health and Human Services and Public Safety 2021 Youth Development Fund. EBECC will use the funding to assist at-risk Latino…