Although it was 150 miles away, the senseless killing of 20 first graders and six school staffers last Friday at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. hit home as if it had happened right here in East Boston.…
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OHRC Will Be Named After Marty Pino in Jan
The Mayor’s Office has announced it has set a date to rename the Orient Heights Recreational Center (OHRC) in honor of the late Marty Pino. In a statement released this week Menino and Executive Director of Boston Centers for Youth…
PPSC Gets Added Help from USOC
Being one of the few sailing programs in the nation that can lay claim to once having an Olympic gold medalist on staff, the Piers Park Sailing Center (PPSC) in East Boston will be getting help from the U.S. Olympic…
Suffolk Downs and Citi Center Team Up For Entertainment at Proposed Casino
A new partnership between Suffolk Downs/Caesars Entertainment and the Citi Performing Arts Center may have widespread benefits for local performing arts groups like Zumix in East Boston should Suffolk Downs attain a casino license. Suffolk Downs/Caesars Entertainment and the Citi…
After 3 Years, Dearaujo Leaving as Mayor’s Liason
Nearly three years after becoming Mayor Thomas Menino’s liaison in East Boston, Ernani DeAraujo has announced he is leaving his post at the end of the month. “After three extraordinary years of serving our community and our Mayor, I am…
EBSB Seeking Somerville Branch
East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) is again trying to expand its branch footprint by opening a new branch office in Somerville. EBSB Chairman and CEO, Richard Gavegnano announced that the Bank filed a notice with the Division of Banks on…
Officials Unveil Plans for Rehab of American Legion Playground
The City of Boston Parks Department held its first meeting to discuss the rehabilitation plans for American Legion Playground last Tuesday night. While some are excited over the prospect of getting a newly renovated field at the historic baseball diamond,…
City Starts Construction on $4m Central Sq. Rehab
After working out some minor details with the community over the summer, The City of Boston Transportation Department has begun preliminary construction on the $4 million project to rehab Central Square. Beginning last week, construction crews began excavating portions of…
Garage Owner Fined, Ordered to Clean Up Wetlands Area
East Boston environmental activists that have worked for decades to try and keep the Belle Isle Marsh Reservation clean are happy that a local auto repair shop will pay a hefty fine for contaminating the wetlands there. D&M Auto Doctor…
A Good Idea Just Keeps Getting Better
What began as a good idea by Senator Anthony Petruccelli has turned into something East Boston residents look forward to each Christmas Season and this year’s 8th Annual Eastie’s Elves Fundraiser is shaping up to be no different. Over 500…