Marion Costigan is being hailed as an example of community pride-an example we should all follow in East Boston. Each day Costigan heads outside with a broom and trash bags and cleans in front of her Bennington Street home in…
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ZBA Approves Mixed-Use: Development in Jeffries Pt.
With the support of the Mayor’s Office, Senator Anthony Petruccelli and Councilor Salvatore LaMattina the Boston Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a mixed-use development in Jeffries Point. The project approved by the ZBA will reuse the now defunct Oscar’s…
Community: News Briefs
East Boston “K” Trust 2015 College Scholarships The East Boston “K” Trust is now accepting college scholarship applications from qualified high school seniors. Applications are accepted from all high school seniors who are East Boston residents (one year minimum) regardless…
You Might Not Know His Name; But Everyone Knew His ‘Sinkers’: William Scantlebury, Owner of Betty Ann’s, Dies at Age 65’
William J. Scantlebury, arguably the baker of the best donuts on the eastern seaboard, has died. Scantlebury, who continued a 75 year old family tradition as the owner of Betty Ann Food Shop on the corner of Bennington and Moore…
Airport Impacts Released:Study Shows That There Are No Significant Enviornmental Impacts
At a community meeting Monday night, Massport released the findings to an eight-year study that measured the environmental impacts of Logan Airport’s Centerfield Taxiway that was constructed in 2008. As part of its Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) commitment Massport…
Lanzilli’s Owners Looking at Major Rehab to Site
The Patal family, owners of Lanzilli’s Groceria and Gas Station on Bennington Street in Orient Heights, are floating the idea of conducting a major rehab to the popular gas station store and adding a beer and wine license. At their…
Madaro Looks Ahead after Impressive Victory in Democratic State Rep. Primary
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,…
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…