Just hours after his victory in the most hotly contested Democratic primary in years, Adrian Madaro was standing outside Maverick Station thanking residents for their support and reminding them that there is a general election ahead on March 31. Madaro,…
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Pomodoro Announces Candidacy for State Rep. Post
Joanne Pomodoro announces candidacy for state representative. The following is her statement: My name is Joanne Pomodoro and I am a candidate for the State Representative Position in East Boston. As a lifelong resident of East Boston, one whose family…
Shovel or Else:Lamattina Supports Walsh’s Initiative of Stiff Fines for Business Owners
At a City Council hearing on Tuesday City Councilor Sal LaMattina supported Mayor Martin Walsh’s initiative to levy stiff fines against commercial business owners who do not shovel outside their businesses or commercial properties following a snow storm. The current…
Madaro is Democratic Nominee for State Rep
Adrian Madaro won the Democratic primary in the special election for East Boston’s state representative seat on Tuesday. Madaro topped the field of candidates with 1,422 votes. Joe Ruggiero was second with 1,188 votes, followed by Edward Deveau 646, Lou…
Eastie Native Vinny Prezioso is a Billboard Hit
If pop songwriter and producer, Vinny Prezioso, was stranded by the MBTA in Boston during a blizzard and forced to sculpt himself an igloo for shelter, he couldn’t survive without his acoustic guitar, laptop, and microphone. It would be a…
Closing in on A Million: Real Estate Prices Continue to Climb to New Highs
Months after a loft on Marion Street set a new sales record for East Boston another luxury Eagle Hill listing is on the market for close to $1 million. The Civil War-era brick home at 39 Princeton St is listed…
Letter to the Editor: Supporting Joe Ruggiero
Dear Sir or Madam, As our community moves toward the election of its next State Representative, we are fortunate to be presented with several talented and worthy candidates. One individual, however, has earned my support. That person is Joseph Ruggiero,…
Primary Countdown:Voters Go to Polls on Tuesday in Democratic Primary
The five candidates for the Democratic nomination for the East Boston state representative seat are in the final week of their campaigns heading in to the primary election set for this Tuesday, March 3. Ed Deveau, Camilo Hernandez, Adrian Madaro,…
Hernandez Seeks State Representative Post
Camilo Hernandez officially announces his candidacy for State Representative for the 1st Suffolk District. The following is his statement: “It is a pleasure to announce my candidacy as State Representative for the 1st Suffolk District (East Boston). It is time…
Judge Dismisses Caesars Lawsuit: Could Impact Several Pending Cases
In October 2013, just weeks before East Boston voters headed to the polls to decide on whether or not to allow casino gaming at Suffolk Downs Racetrack, Suffolk Downs ownership dropped their gaming partner Caesars Entertainment. The news was a…