Michael Giannasca, who worked at an East Boston family-owned restaurant for 20 years, said he’s “humbled” by the enthusiastic response from area residents to his new restaurant located at Chelsea Commons, 1100 Revere Beach Parkway, in Chelsea. Giannasca opened Michael’s…
Author: Cary Shuman
Exercise, Anyone? Eastie Native Graziani Begins Tennis and Personal Training Business
Giancarlo Graziani grew up in East Boston but he now calls Winthrop home. A two-year resident of the Highlands section of Winthrop, Graziani is launching a new business, Graziani Fitness Training and Tennis. Graziani has newly minted business cards, is…
Back in the Lead-Off Spot: Cassaro Returns to EBLL President’s Post
East Boston Little League President Chuckie Cassaro is helping to coach the Senior Division Blue Jays this summer. This is Cassaro’s seventh year as president and it’s been his hard work and dedication, along with the efforts of an equally…
Savio Alumnus Triant Named Head Basketball Coach at Winthrop High School
Michael Triant enjoyed a lot of success during his basketball career Saint Dominic Savio High School in East Boston. A 1997 Savio graduate who as a 6-foot-2-inch captain led the Spartans to the Division 3 North sectional finals, Triant will…
Shooting Star: Multi-Sport Sensation Stephanie Faiella will Play Soccer at Plymouth State
History was on the line when Stephanie Faiella lined up for her final attempt in the long jump at the Boston City League City Championships in February at the Reggie Lewis Center. Faiella was seeking to become a four-time City…
Councilor Edwards’ Affordable Housing Home Rule Petition Signed by Walsh
It was a huge win for District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards, her colleague Councilor Kim Janey and affordable housing advocates across the city. On Monday, Mayor Martin Walsh signed Edwards and Janey’s Home Rule Petition to impose a real…
A Giant Among the Jets: All-Scholastic Tyrone Figueroa Is New Boys Basketball Head Coach
Tyrone Figueroa excelled as an athlete, so much so that his accomplishments would cover an entire page in the East Boston High School record books. An All-Scholastic running back who starred for two Super Bowl teams, a standout for two…
Final Inspection: Pat Capogreco Retires after 31 Years of Service to Boston
His friends and co-workers said it all perfectly in a post on Facebook. “Pasquale ‘Pat’ Capogreco, one of ISD’s “legends,” is retiring. We bid farewell to a friend, mentor, co-worker and great guy. Pat began his career in 1988 and…
A Winning Combination: Jeff Bowen, Sandra Castillo Join Boston Harbor Real Estate Offices
Real estate broker associates Jeff Bowen and Sandra Castillo have joined Boston Harbor Real Estate that is led by broker/owner Jamie Cholette, whose offices are located at 188 Sumner St. in Maverick Square. Bowen has been a licensed broker since…
A Band in Demand : MSF Experiencing a Surge in Popularity
MSF stands for Music Special Forces, but they are also the initials for Michael Salvatore Firicano, the leader of the band that he founded in 2010. The band has had personnel changes through the years but has maintained a loyal…