It seems the possibility of a full-scale resort-style casino coming to East Boston is closer to reality than ever before. Last week the House passed its version of expanded gaming in the state with East Boston’s Representative Carlo Basile joining…
Author: John Lynds
Residents Urged to Participate in the Renew Boston Program
The Neighborhood of Affordable Housing’s (NOAH) Kim Foltz was at Monday night’s Orients Heights Neighborhood Council meeting to urge East Boston participation in the city’s Renew Boston program. NOAH is one of 13 community-based organizations that has been tapped to…
Harvest Festival This Sunday at Piers Park
This year’s annual Harvest Festival will not only showcase the gardening talents of locals and the musical prowess of Eastie kids but will pay tribute to the men and woman who died a decade ago during the worst terrorist attack…
Robbery Case is a Sad Reflection of the Economy
An East Boston man’s arrest last week shows just how desperate some people have become in this down economy. Marquis Allen, 21, an expectant father from East Boston said he only grabbed a stranger’s gold necklace because he had money…
A Complete Score: East Boston Vocalist Earns a Full Scholarship to Berklee
An East Boston resident was one of 16 young musicians that will share a total of $2 million in full-tuition scholarships to support four years of study at the Berklee City Music program at Berklee College. Denise Torres, a vocalist from…
Good Will Call: Capt. Mancini Establishes a Dialogue with Residents
When an authority figure like the captain of the local police stations calls you in for a meeting you would assume he’s about to lay down the law but that’s not what last week’s meeting with bar and restaurant owners…
Massport OK’s City’s and Neighborhood’s Vision for Connector
It’s a piece of land that was taken in the 1960s as part of Logan Airport’s expansion but now it will be given back. The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board voted last Thursday to approve the community and city’s request…
Man Savagely Attacked by Four Assailants; One in Custody
An East Boston man is in custody and charged with the brutal beating and stabbing of another man outside the Sumner Tunnel last week. Anthony Lemus, 19, of East Boston was arraigned Friday in East Boston District Court on charges…
EBNHC Radiates Success
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center President and CEO Jack Cradock announced this week that the health center has been named to the “Best of 2011 Radiology Facilities” by Imaging Economics. The list is comprised of facilities throughout the United States…
Cucchiello’s Adds Delivery Service to Its Rising Business
The owners and proprietors of Cucchiello’s Bakery in Day Square expanded their business a few years back to include a pizzeria/sub shop and beginning this week will offer delivery for their customers of their famous pizza and popular sandwiches. “We…