Ida Poto Retired Seamstress Ida F. ( Scannapieco ) Poto of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, died on August 12 at the Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by her family. She was in her 98th year. Ida, who was employed as…
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Eastie Pride is This Saturday
This weekend, residents in East Boston will be celebrating Eastie Pride. This event that started 25 years ago to bring a neighborhood together was the idea of present City Councilor Sal LaMattina, who was the community liaison with the Ray…
We Must Prepare for Rising Sea Levels
Benjamin Franklin coined the expression 200 years ago, “You should buy land because they are not making it anymore.” Well, that may not be exactly true for the last 100 years, as all the communities on the water have been…
Thank You, Massport
Today’s Massport officials are far different from those whom our parents who lived in our community during the 1960’s had to contend with. Back in the 1960’s, Massport was an agency that just took what it wanted, regardless of the…
Obituaries 08-14-2013
Charles Ingersoll Of Winthrop Charles G. Ingersoll of Winthrop died on August 7. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Sarno), devoted father of Charles Ingersoll of Melrose, David Ingersoll of Saugus, Mark Ingersoll of Saugus and step father of…
August is Here
Yes, the days have become noticeably shorter and there has been a chill in the air at night. And when the calendar turns to August, as it has, it’s sort of a signal that the new school year is not…
Our Little Oases: Congratulations to Garden Contest Winners
Living in the city is a challenge for gardeners, whose garden space typically consists of roof decks or small plots that usually have more concrete than earth. So we cherish our open spaces and continually fight to take back any…
Diamond Girls Are Enjoying a Successful Softball Season
The Diamond Girls softball team, consisting of local players age 13 and under, is competing in the Middlesex Softball League against teams from area communities. Head coach Bob Gilbride and assistant coaches Daryl Martin, and Miguel Mariner are the leaders…
Obituaries 08-07-2013
Antoinetta ‘Dolly’ Mercurio Housewife Antoinetta (Lepore) Mercurio of East Boston passed away August 3. She was 95 years old. A housewife, she was the beloved wife of the late William “Puggy” Mercurio with whom she shared 75 years of marriage;…
Great Teamwork
State Representative Carlo Basile, Senator Antony Petruccelli and City Councilor Sal LaMattina deserve full credit for preventing a commuters’ nightmare for Eastie residents. No one can argue that safety whether for the public transportation system or driving through the tunnels…