What might have been best describes the state of the East Boston waterfront’s choicest buildable lots. They were largely vacant and under-utilized in the past. They remain largely vacant and under-utilized in the present. Only the future remains and frankly,…
Author: Times Staff
Obituaries 11-09-2010
Georgette Toscano Of Saugus, formerly of East Boston Georgette “Patty” (Hanton) Toscano of Saugus, formerly of East Boston, died on November 7. She was the loving wife of Robert C. Toscano of Saugus; beloved mother of Robert A. Toscano and…
Ask Queenie receives royal treatment
Suffolk Downs saluted Ask Queenie, one of the most decorated Massachusetts-bred thoroughbreds of all time, with a special retirement ceremony on Saturday, October 30. Ask Queenie, who was adorned in pink and purple beads to represent the silks of her…
Maverick Square – A welcome new face to the neighborhood
If you commute to Boston by way of the Maverick Square T station, then you know how much has changed in the past few years. First, there is the square itself – robust, alive, different, with numerous businesses and plenty…
Obituaries 11-02-2010
John Lima Of California, formerly of East Boston John R. Lima of Lakeport, California, formerly of East Boston, died on October 30. A Vietnam veteran, he was the beloved husband of Patricia (Newton) Lima; adored son of the late Doris…
Project Runway – East Boston’s Gianna Simone is on the cover of Boston Magazine
By Cary Shuman [email protected] Gianna Simone knew she might be featured as one of the models in the October issue of Boston Magazine. The 20-year-old East Boston resident had participated in a full-day photo shoot with four wardrobe changes at…
America SCORES in Boston
In a city obsessed with the Sox, Patriots, Bruins, and Celtics, we know that sports often serve as a means to bring people together. On a brisk fall day in East Boston, with the skyline stunningly clear across the harbor,…
Down To The Wire – Races are too close to call
With the election next week, many of you who plan to vote already know who you will be voting for and why. The onslaught of radio and television advertisements and the general overhanded nature of newspaper and Internet coverage, will…
Arrest Report 10-26-2010
Monday, October 18 No arrests. Tuesday, October 19 Gina Forsyth of 47 Tewksbury Street, Winthrop, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for possession of Class B drugs. Stephen Cuchiello of 444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, was arrested & charged with receiving…
Obituaries 10-26-2010
Father Bede Ferrara OFM Priest and Author Father Bede Ferrara, OFM, of New York, formerly of East Boston and the North End of Boston, died on October 22. Fr. Bede was ordained a priest on June 17, 1951. He served…