City Councilor at-Large Michael Flaherty has announced Monday that he would not run for Suffolk County District Attorney, citing medical issues within his family. Flaherty, a former prosecutor and former colleague of District Attorney Dan Conley – who announced earlier…
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Sen Boncore Leads in Passage of Senate Housing Bond Bill
East Boston State Sen. Joseph Boncore lead the Massachusetts Senate in its passage of S.2368, “An Act financing the production and preservation of housing for low and moderate income residents” (Housing Bond Bill). The bill is a result of a…
Pressley Raises $364,000 in First Two Months of Congressional Campaign
The Ayanna Pressley for Congress campaign announced Tuesday that it has raised $364,368 in primary contributions from more than 1,500 donors in its first two months since launching at the end of January. More than 70 percent of the contributions…
Project Bread Kicks Off 50th Celebration with a Walk for Hunger May 6
East Boston-based Project Bread, a leading statewide organization committed to preventing and ending hunger for Massachusetts residents of all ages, kicked off its 50th celebration Monday at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul. Mayor Marty Walsh and Congressman Jim McGovern…
Community News Briefs
Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda April 9th 2018 . 7pm Jeffries Point Yacht Club 565 Sumner st . Agenda – Police updates – Sgt. Martin , Off. Simon ICA – Gala in the Shipyard 154 Maverick Market Place Cafe…
Local Students Receive Academic Achievements
Local students earn degrees at Simmons College The following local students recently earned a degree from Simmons College in Boston. * Melissa Wallin, of Boston (02128), earned a Master of Science. * Jhamaul Galatis, of Chelsea (02150), earned a Master…
Letter to the Editor
Needless damage Dear editor, As I read the news in last week’s Times about the latest truck crunching incident at the bottom of the 1A ramp to Neptune Road, I too share the frustration expressed by AL Capt. Kelly McCormack…
Martin Luther King Made Us All Better People
This week — April 4 to be precise — marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King as he stood on a balcony of a Memphis motel room. Dr. King had come to Memphis to support…
Santos and Chisolm Take Over the Marty Pino Basketball Division of EBYBL
For seven seasons Anthony Pino did a great job directing “The Marty Pino Division” of the East Boston Youth Basketball League. In April of last year he accepted the position of Executive Chef at the Cunard Tavern on Orleans Street.…
Obituaries 04-04-2018
Theodore Jeveli Owner and manager of Jeveli’s Restaurant for over 40 years Theodore A. ‘Ted’ Jeveli of Winthrop passed away on March 16. He was 94 years old. Ted was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the…