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;…
Author: Times Staff
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…
Death and Taxes
The adage goes that the only certainty in life is death and taxes. This seems to be ringing true for local drivers. There is a plan afoot from the bureaucrats at the Department of Transportation to install new toll gates…
East Boston Knights Keep on Rolling
The East Boston Knights are hitting their stride in both leagues (YBL & RRBL) and just in time. Both squads are playing their best ball of the year as the playoff season looms around the corner. The YBL Knights go…
Obituaries 07-31-2013
Anna Bocchino Of East Boston, formerly of Italy Anna (DelGiudice) Bocchino of East Boston, formerly of Nusco Avellino, Italy died on July 28. She was the beloved wife of over 49 years to Amato Bocchino; devoted mother of Amato, Jr.…
EBNHC Takes Part in Sand Sculpting Festival
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, one of this year’s Revere Sand Sculpting Festival sponsors, has its name carved into the ‘Boston Strong’ creation by a sculptor during last weekend’s annual event.
Menino’s Threat on Wynn’s Casino
For those of us who know Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, his threat to scuttle the Wynn casino development in Everett (since it is being built on a sliver of Boston land) should be a reason for concern for officials in…
Obituaries 07-24-2013
Sylvester ‘Jake’ Cheffro Building Contractor Sylvester “Jake” Cheffro, a lifelong East Boston resident, passed away at the Chelsea Skilled Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family on July 17. He was 70 years old. Jake worked for many years for the…
Mayor Menino’s Final Backyard BBQ A Testament to His True Legacy
Way down at the furthest tip of Boston on Hyde Park’s Chesterfield Street last Friday, Mayor Tom Menino and 2,000 of his closest friends gathered for the 21st and final backyard BBQ at his home – a backyard BBQ that…
East Boston Little League Wins District 9 Championship
It’s been a longtime since East Boston Little League (EBBL) won a District 9 Championship but the drought came to end Monday night at Festa Field in East Boston. Led by coaches Joe Serpa and Frank DiNublia and playing behind…