We want to thank the Boston City Councilors who voted last Wednesday to have only East Boston residents decide the fate of the Host Community Agreement about the siting of a casino at Suffolk Downs. We always have maintained that…
Malden-east Boston Youth Hockey Roundup
The Malden-East Boston hockey squads continue parity play this week in the Valley League as the regular season begins in mid-October. Mite K Malden/East Boston 7, Melrose 13 Kasabuski Rink, Saugus MA The Mite Valley team dropped a tough one…
Obituaries 10-02-2013
Peter Zirpolo, Jr. Self Employed Welder Peter A. Zirpolo, Jr. of Revere, formerly of Orient Heights East Boston, died on September 26 after battling terminal cancer with the greatest care at Cambridge Hospital with a special thank you to the…
Remembrance: Eastie Loses an Advocate in the Local Court System
Theresa ‘Terry’ Adamson, East Boston’s Assistant Chief of Probation who arguably changed the way the courts dealt with drug offenders has died. Mrs. Adamson died on Friday, September 25 after a long battle with cancer. Terry, as she was affectionately…
Election 2013: Does LaMattina’s Win Mean Voters Favor Casino Project?
City Councilor Sal LaMattiina’s convincing win against two anti-casino candidates during last week’s Primary Election could be a signal that East Boston resident may just support the host community referendum on November 5. LaMattina walked away with 2,943 votes and…
Casino Now in Eastie’s Hand: Councilors Vote to Let Residents Decide Project’s Fate
Despite a last minute amendment by Jamaica Plain City Councilor Matt O’Malley, the Boston City Councilor voted 12-1 last Wednesday to approve a ‘Ward Only’ vote on the Host Community Agreement with Suffolk Downs Racetrack regarding the proposed resort-style casino.…