The first unwritten rule of politics is that a politician does everything he or she can do to get re-elected. Often, and too sadly, doing what is right as opposed to what is popular are often at the different ends…
Obituaries 10-28-09
Ronald Marino Malden resident Ronald J. Marino of Malden, formerly of Everett, died suddenly on October 23. He was the loving son of the late Alfred R. and Lillian (Tranfaglia) Marino; dear brother of the late Alfred Marino and his…
The past and present – JPNA discusses future of Immigration Station
Believe it or not, that dilapidated warehouse next to the Navy Fuel Pier on Marginal Street was second only to Ellis Island as a point of entry for thousands of Irish, Jewish and Italians immigrants into the U.S. during the…
Jets overwhelm Blue Hills, 42-6
The East Boston High School Jets football team seems to be unstoppable this season with another big victory over Blue Hills Friday. The Jets improved to 5-1 on the season with a 42-6 blowout over Blue Hills. Eastie scored 14…
Men of letters – Santiago and Coard will be honored at ABCD Community Awards Dinner
Geronimo Santiago, a fixture around the East Boston APAC office will be among those honored at the 35th Annual Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Community Awards Dinner on Friday, October 30 at the Marriot Boston Copley Place in Boston.…
Residents concerned that state officials might be considering alternative options
On Monday, October 26 the Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation (EOT) will hold a public meeting for the Red Line/Blue Line Connector, a major transportation initiative that will be the subject of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) in 2010.…