Nearly 40 years ago, St. Anthony’s Church hosted the second “Sounds of Christmas” concert in Revere—the first having been held at Revere High in 1976. Since then, the concert has been a wonderful tradition in the magnificent church, and the…
Author: Times Staff
Letter to the Editor
Special thanks to Ladder 2/Engine 9 from the Sumner Street Firehouse Dear Editor Thanksgiving Day brings reflection of all the things and people in life that we are thankful for. This Thanksgiving Day we had so much to be thankful…
Jets Take Off Over South Boston with Convincing 41-8 Win on Thanksgiving Day
The East Boston High School football team ended their season with a 41-8 win over South Boston at White Stadium on Thanksgiving morning. The Jets led 29-0 at the end of the first and 41-0 at the half. Having a…
Obituaries 12-02-2015
Felix Sordello Retired machinist; veteran of two wars Felix Sordello of Revere, formerly of East Boston and Keene NH, died on November 28 at the Bedford VA Hospital. Felix served in the US Coast Guard in two wars – World…
East Boston Savings Bank Celebrates its 40 years in Orient Heights
By Cary Shuman East Boston Savings Bank hosted a gathering last Friday at its branch office at 856 Bennington Street to celebrate its 40 years in the Orients Heights neighborhood. Chairman, CEO and President Richard Gavegnano, who has presided over…
Before Neptune Road: The Destruction of a Neighborhood
With the airport set to expand once again, here is a piece of history that needs to be shared: The energy and enthusiasm of the lady I met today belies her 90+ years of age. Hearing her story allowed me…
Obituaries 11-25-2015
Gertrude ‘Trudy’ Aery Of East Boston Gertrude M. “Trudy” Aery of East Boston passed away peacefully on November 22 in her 90th year. She was the loving daughter of the late Forrest and Adeline (Raffo) Aery, dear sister of the…
Read Aloud to Your Children Every Day
Representative Adrian Madaro, visited the health center not only to cheer them on, but to practice what doctors preach by reading to a group of young patients.
Honored for Her Dedication
Former East Boston APAC Director Amy Lima was recently honored with APAC/ABCD’s Community Hero Award. Shown here with her daughter’s Lucia and Autumn, Lima was honored for her tremendous dedication in helping to build crucial programs and initiatives that assist and…
EBNHC Named One of the “Top Places to Work” in MA
For the second year in a row East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) was named as one of Massachusetts’s “Top Places to Work” by the Boston Globe. The Health Center was featured in this past weekend’s Boston Sunday Globe with…