Phyllis ‘Fannie’ DeMarco Of East Boston Phyllis “Fannie” (Capozzi) DeMarco of East Boston passed away on Thursday, May 10. She was 97 years old. The beloved wife of the late Louis “Louie” DeMarco, she was the loving mother of Shirley…
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Derby Day
Bridget and Robert O’Shaughnessy showed off their traditional Derby Day fashion at Suffolk Downs race track on Saturday, May 5, during the track’s Kentucky Derby party. Guests showed up dressed to impress and ready to pick the right horse…mint julep in…
NOAH- East Boston Survey 2018
NOAH has been working in East Boston for 30 years. As we prepare for our future, we want to hear from you. East Boston is a peninsular neighborhood. 42,000 people live here. We are a very diverse community. It…
Suffolk County District Attorney Candidates Forum Sparks Debate Among Contenders
A heated discussion between the candidates for Suffolk County District Attorney took place in a packed room at Suffolk University Law School on Thursday, May 3. The event was moderated by Meghan Irons, the social justice reporter at The Boston…
Letters to the Editor
Value neighborhoods To the Editor, I was saddened but hardly surprised at the recent actions taking by the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals in the matter of 144-146 Maverick Street. This board reversed a ruling by the Boston Landmarks Commission…
Bishops Urge Support for Increase in Minimum Wage
The following is a statement from the Roman Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts In a civilized society every hard working individual deserves to be compensated at a rate that is fair, just, and in line with the inherent dignity that we…
Taking Care of Our Veterans
The recent announcement by Gov. Charlie Baker that the state has secured approximately $70 million in federal funding for the new, 154-bed Community Living Center at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home assures that this much-needed and important project will go forward.…
Obituaries 05-09-2018
Mary Gilbride Devoted and proud mother, owned New England Survey Mary L. (Susi) Gilbride a long time resident of East Boston, passed away on May 5 at the age of 90. Mary was a devoted and proud mother as well…
Councilor Edwards Calls Hearing to Help Bostonians Repay Back Taxes
Councilor Lydia Edwards this week called a hearing to ensure the City of Boston uses every tool at its disposal to ensure taxpayers can stay in their homes during times of economic difficulty. Today, seniors and low-income homeowners who are…
Residents Attend BAC Spring Gala
The Boston Architectural College (BAC) hosted its annual Spring Gala on Thursday, April 19, at the Boston Design Center in the Seaport District. Over 500 guests enjoyed an evening of fine food and beverage tastings, all donated by area establishments…