Anthony Mainieri Of East Boston Anthony J. Mainieri died in East Boston on June 19. He was the beloved son of the late Nicholas Mainieri Sr. and the late Mary (Brogna) Mainieri and Eva (Arsenault) Mainieri, who raised him as her…
Month: June 2021
East Boston High School Class of 2021 Graduated at East Boston Stadium Last Friday
This year’s East Boston High School graduation looked a lot different than the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 during the height of the pandemic. Last year, the usual graduation exercises at East Boston Memorial Stadium were cancelled and…
Looking Back: Immigrant Students and Educators Reflect on the Pandemic’s Impact on Their Education and Their Lives
Liliana Avendaño, founding member and facilitator with the Center for Cooperative Development and Solidarity in East Boston, recently took part in a virtual speaking series, “Suitcase Stories: Reflections from the School Year”, to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month and the end…
Boston Black Hospitality Launches Restaurant Month
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted black and brown communities at a disproportionate rate. During this devastating public health crisis, black business owners were forced to grapple with an economic crisis that disrupted their livelihoods and significantly undermined…
Madaro’s Bill Supports In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
Today, undocumented students who attend and graduate from East Boston High School and high schools across the state must pay out-of-state tuition to attend our public colleges and universities. Rep. Adrian Madaro is of the opinion that these are our…
Spinelli’s, Shah Foundation, YMCA Team up to Provide Meals to Children During Summer
There’s always a fear that when school ends for summer break in East Boston children that receive free or reduced breakfast and lunches during the school year might slip through the cracks and become food insecure during vacation. Many children…
The Gun Crisis
The recent increase in mass shooting incidents across the country comes as no surprise to anyone with an ounce of common-sense. The ease of purchase, and relatively low-cost, of assault-style weapons, particularly AR-15 semi-automatics with large-capacity magazines, makes it possible…
Obituaries 06-16-2021
Diane Totten Management Contractor/Consultant Who Will Affectionately Be Remembered for Her Caring, Generous and Thoughtful Ways. Diane CL (Longfield) Totten passed away Friday, June 11 after living with metastasized recurrent breast cancer. Diane was the loving wife of Vietnam Navy veteran,…
Andrew Biggio, Veteran and Founder of Annual Wounded Vet Ride, Pens First Book
Adrew Biggio’s basement has been converted into a museum-of-sorts with display cases of war memorabilia, artifacts and other keepsakes that he has collected since serving his tours of duty as a US Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan. Biggio, who founded…
Taste of Eastie Will Return in July
For years East Boston residents have wondered why the annual Taste of Eastie was held in the winter. With other neighborhood restaurant celebrations, like the Taste of the North End, held in the spring or summer East Boston Main Streets…