Eastie’s Ryan Tosto walks out onto Frozen Fenway for a game against Boston Latin last Weds., Jan. 11, at Fenway Park. The Jets fought hard and took the game to a 4-4 tie before losing 7-4.
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Councilor Tito Jackson Announces Bid for Mayor
By Seth Daniel When Councilor Tito Jackson took to the podium to announce his bid for mayor at the Haley House Cafe in Roxbury last Thursday, Jan. 12, he didn’t paint himself as a candidate for one particular group of…
Cucchiello’s Bakery May Become A Dunkin Donuts
By John Lynds Rumors have been spreading that Cucchiello’s Bakery, a neighborhood institution for nearly three quarters of a century, may soon become a Dunkin Donuts. This week, Cucchiello’s owner, Michael Cucchiello, addressed the rumors in an online statement that…
Paul Roiff Sells Loftel Project
By John Lynds East Boston residents who supported and hoped that a Paul Roiff signature hotel would breathe new life into the Orleans Street corridor, are sure to be disappointed this week. It was announced that Roiff has sold his…
Councilor LaMattina Talks Airbnb at JPNA Meeting
By John Lynds Longtime Webster Street resident John McCarthy lives next to a property being used as an Airbnb. While he does not begrudge anyone from making a little extra money on the side, he feels there should be some…
Rep Madaro, Sen Boncore Are Sworn In
By John Lynds Last Thursday at the State House, Rep. Adrian Madaro (D-East Boston) was sworn in to his second term as East Boston’s State Representative while Sen. Joseph Boncore (D-Winthrop) was sworn in for his first full term as…
Early Morning Fire Displaces Four
By John Lynds Boston Fire Department officials always say the most dangerous fires occur late at night or in the early morning hours when people are asleep. That is exactly what happened last week on Byron Street and luckily no…
APAC Fuel Assistance Program is in Full Swing
By John Lynds As the weather gets colder Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Energy Programs Director Kathy Tobin expects more residents will be signing up for the annual Fuel Assistance Program at ABCD’s Meridian Street APAC office. This year…
Carbon Monoxide Leak in Eastie
By John Lynds Smoldering underground power lines were the cause of a carbon monoxide leak into an apartment building on Elbow Street as well as the East Boston Courthouse on Sunday night. The Boston Fire Department was called to 2-4…
Rick Roberto Named General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn
By Cary Shuman Hilton Garden In Boston Logan Airport has tabbed Rick Roberto as its new general manager. Roberto, who along with current Hilton Garden Inn sales manager Steve Haley helped pioneer the resurgence of the hospitality industry next door…