It will be a thoughtful day for many of those celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. Virtually nothing about our lives is the way it used to be anymore. Everything about American life is vastly changed. The future looks uncertain.…
Author: Times Staff
Obituaries 07-03-2012
Alfred Morelli Retired Boston Parks and Recreation Dept. Superintendent Alfred J. Morelli of Medford, formerly of East Boston, died on June 29. A US Navy veteran of World War II and the retired City of Boston Parks and Recreations Superintendent,…
On the Waterfront
Preparing to sail in the early morning at Piers Park is one of East Boston’s finest traditions over the past decade. Hundreds of Eastie children have learned how to sail in the Piers Park program. The Boston skyline rising in…
No Eastie Casino Group Rallies Against Proposal
Since its public protest against the $1 billion proposal to build a casino at Suffolk Downs earlier this month, the No Eastie Casino grassroots group has seen a swell of support. On their David and Goliath plight, the group has…
Community Discussion About Casino: The Way to Go
Recent meetings involving those for and against casino development in East Boston have yielded few surprises. One surprise, however, is the lack of fury against a casino development here although there are many voices against a casino. And by the…
Obituaries 06-27-2012
Rosemarie DeSisto Sylvania Retiree Rosemarie (Diorio) DeSisto of Winthrop, formerly of Everett and East Boston, died at her late residence on June 14. She was 91 years old. Born in Boston, the daughter of the late Domenica (Volta) and Giuseppe…
EBHS Class of 72 Reunion Sept. 15
East Boston High School Class of 1972 is celebrating their 40th reunion at Kowloon 948 Broadway, Saugus MA 781-233-0077 on September 15 from 7 – 11 PM. There will be a family style sit down banquet dinner. Great Entertainment by…
Traffic Mitigation
The thought of a Boardman Street Passover to make transiting into and out of East Boston an easier thing than it is today is a good beginning for the folks from Suffolk Downs who hope to be running a casino…
Citywide Vote
Secretary of State William Galvin has said that a citywide vote is needed on the casino matter or there will be lawsuits contesting the validity of the vote. Where was Mr. Galvin when the Ted Williams Tunnel was built? Where…
Joe DeRoeve Named Pope John Hockey Coach
Joe DeRoeve has been named the head hockey coach of the Pope John XXIII High School boys hockey team. Athletic Director Shawn Thornton made the announcement at a press conference Friday that DeRoeve will be leading the program that will…