In a little over a decade the building at 964 Saratoga St has seen four restaurants open and close–some to the delight of neighbors. For the past decade, with the exception of John Lee’s Chinese Food restaurant that had a…
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Senator Petruccelli, Senator Tarr Set Record Straight Over MassGOP Accusations
The state’s Republican Party’s attempt to highlight partisan politics during the budget process has backfired and both Democrat State Senator Anthony Petruccelli and Republican State Senator Bruce Tarr are setting the record straight. Last week the MassGOP released a press…
Summer Fun on the Harbor
Piers Park Sailing Center closed out its summer program for East Boston kids last week. The free sailing program ran from July through August 28 where hundreds of local kids ages 9 and older took advantage of the program that…
Annual Countdown to Kindergarten Set for Sept. 3
East Boston Main Streets and Countdown to Kindergarten along with the East Boston Social Centers, EBYMCA, Little Folks, Head Start, the Boston Police, and the MBTA will host the 15th Annual Countdown to Kindergarten Parade. With the help of many…
Mount Carmel Church,Surrounding Property Sold for $3.05 Million
When Benny Tauro immigrated from Avellino, Italy to East Boston in 1952 he brought with him a strong sense of family and the belief in the Catholic Church. It was here that he found a second home among the Italian…
BRA Seeks Comments on Bennington St. project
As part of the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Article 80 review process the BRA hosted a community meeting last Thursday evening regarding the proposal to build a large housing project at 1181-1183 Bennington St. At the meeting the BRA said…
Excel Academy Students Take Part in Model UN
Last Friday, students from Excel AcademyHigh School took part in a Model United Nations simulation at the State House. Governor Charlie Baker took the opportunity at the event to address the students, praise Excel Academy’s successes and tout the charter…
Free Kayaking Event
East Boston residents enjoy a day of kayaking at Constitution Beach during the first ever free kayaking event at the beach. The organizers of the free kayaking event, which was only suppose to last 10 days, have decided to extend…
Loyal to the End:D and Z Auto Repair Will Close Its Doors after 25 Years in Business
D and Z Auto Repair, a community fixture for local residents since 1990, is closing its doors. Joseph Zirpolo and Bill DelloRusso, friends and owners of the neighborhood auto repair shop, have decided to retire after 25 years of operating…
BRA Pulls Snow Farm Proposal
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) pulled the proposal to discuss turning the Condor Street Hess Site into the city’s snow farm during this upcoming winter from last week’s agenda following political pressure from Eastie’s elected officials. Senator Anthony Petruccelli, Representative…