Celeste Ribeiro Myers, candidate for Suffolk County’s State Representative seat in the First District, last week committed to refusing campaign donations from special interest organizations and political action committees and challenged her opponent to do the same. In a letter…
Author: Times Staff
Remembering Two East Boston Community Leaders
The opening of the new state-of-the-art soccer field at Sen. Michael LoPresti Sr. Park and the re-dedication of the Anna DeFronzo Sr. Center are a reaffirmation of their legendary status in the East Boston community. Michael LoPresti Sr. was a…
Obituaries 07-16-2014
Charles ‘Choo Choo Charlie’ Catino Retired Truck Driver Charles Catino (fondly nicknamed “Charlie The Snake/Choo Choo Charlie” Catino), a lifelong resident of East Boston living most of his life at 143 Cottage Street, died on July 7 at Boston Medical Center.…
Petruccelli’s Bill Signed into Law
Senator Anthony Petruccelli looks on as Governor Deval Patrick hands out ceremonial pens to domestic worker advocates after signing Petruccelli’s domestic workers’ rights bill last Wednesday at the State House.
Zumix Concert Series
Last Sunday Zumix kicked off its annual Summer Concert Series at Piers Park. Thanks to Eastie’s popular youth performing arts center these Sunday afternoon concerts have been something residents look forward to each summer. The venue at Piers Park with…
Obituaries 07-09-2014
Lorraine Tunnera Boston’s Four Seasons Hotel Retiree Lorraine F. (Coviello) Tunnera died unexpectedly on July 3 after being stricken at her Revere home and brought to the Mass. General Hospital. She was 74 years old. Born, raised and educated in…
Frank Spolsino Helps Keep Maverick Square Picked-up
For the past month, Frank Spolsino has spent his lunch hour volunteering for East Boston Main Streets, sweeping the sidewalks around Maverick Square. When asked about his motivation, Frank observes, “I live here, and it’s nicer when it’s clean!” Litter…
Enjoy a Safe and Sane Fourth
Back at the turn of the last century (i.e., 1900), newspapers exhorted their readers to observe a “safe and sane” Fourth of July. That’s because in communities big and small all across America, the founding of our nation had become…
Local Officials Seek to Have MGC Hold off Casino Decision
On the heels of two East Boston elected officials calling on the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to hold off granting gaming licenses until after the statewide ballot question is held in November, Mayor Martin Walsh joined the growing chorus last Thursday…
Obituaries 07-02-2014
Roberta ‘Bobbie’ Horn Of East Boston Roberta T. “Bobbie” (Smith) Horn of East Boston died on June 29. She was the beloved wife of Arthur Horn; proud mother of Susan M. Horn and her husband, Marc Fournier of East Boston,…