Middle class housing Dear Editor: This past weekend I read a commentary on page one of South Boston Today entitled “Where Will The Middle Class Live?” As I started reading it, the words fell right off the page at me,…
Author: Times Staff
DA Conley’s 7th Basketball Tourney Makes the Grade at UMass Boston
Kids and teens from across Boston and Revere came together at UMass Boston last Wednesday, April 22, with prosecutors, victim advocates, and celebrity coaches – including the Independent News Group’s editor Cary Shuman – at District Attorney Dan Conley’s seventh…
Obituaries 04-29-2015
William ‘Willy’ Gleeson,III Auto Mechanic for Phil Romano Trucking William J. “Willy” Gleeson, III passed away unexpectedly in East Boston on April 26. Born and raised in East Boston, Will attended Boston Public Schools and was a graduate of Madison…
Put Me in Coach .. I’m Ready to Play
Justin Londono of the East Boston Little League Red Sox took a few moments to play ball with himself before heading over to his team to take a team photo last Saturday, April 18, at Noyes Park. Kids, coaches and…
Rep.Madaro Seeks Money for Eastie From the State
State Representative Adrian Madaro filed three crucial budget amendments during his first full week in office. The amendments dedicate nearly $300,000 to East Boston to improve public safety at Constitution Beach, increase resources to address substance abuse in East Boston,…
East Boston High School Baseball off to a Strong Start
The East Boston High School baseball team, under the direction of head coach Cory Giberti, is off to a strong start, winning five of its first seven games. The Jets are 5-0 against Boston City League opponents, besting Latin Academy,…
Obituaries 04-22-2015
Anthony Giovanniello Of East Boston Anthony Giovanniello of East Boston died on April 11. He was 64 years old. A past employee for over 35 years of the City of Boston DPW and Past Vice President AFSCME, he was the…
Madaro Sworn in as Eastie’s State Rep.
Adrian Madaro officially became East Boston’s state representative at a swearing-in ceremony April 8 at the House Chambers in the Statehouse. Governor Charlie Baker administered the oaths of office to Rep. Madaro and Rep. Hannah Kane, who were each elected…
Appreciation Colm Bohill:Beloved Member of the Independent Newspaper Group
There was never a time when one could not laugh with him, nor a moment that passed when he was short of the perfect word to describe any situation. That’s how friends, family and co-workers most remember Colm Bohill, 69,…
Sports 04-15-2015
EB Roundup Eastie track teams fall to Latin Academy in openers The East Boston High School boys and girls outdoor track teams fell to Boston Latin Academy in their season openers Monday at White Stadium. Joel Pastrana, a key player…