Edna Buonagurio Of East Boston and Winthrop Edna F. (Laurano) Buonagurio of East Boston and Point Shirley Winthrop, died on November 13. She was in her 90th year. She was the beloved wife of Stanley W. Buonagurio with whom she…
Petruccelli Reaffirms His Support for a Casino in Eastie
Senator Anthony Petruccelli was at the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association meeting Monday night to update the community on the state’s gaming bill. At the meeting, Petruccelli was met with perhaps the strongest opposition for a proposed casino at Suffolk Downs…
Residents, Leaders Mark the Completion of the Design Phase
There was a lot to celebrate in East Boston last Wednesday as community activists joined city and state officials to officially mark the completion of the long anticipated East Boston Greenway Extension design plan. “This is a huge win for…
Neighborhood Voters Give a Strong Endorsement to Incumbent Councilors
East Boston came out strong for all of the at-Large incumbents during last Tuesday general election except Ayanna Pressley who finished fifth here behind Stephen Murphy and former mayoral candidate and at-Large Councilor Michael Flaherty. However, Pressley became the story…
The Election: Lamattina Impresses – Even with an Opponent
Councilor Sal LaMattina dominated the vote in last Tuesday’s municipal election – and he had no opponent. He received 1,748 votes in a very light local turnout. In the At-Large race, which was the only significant race on the ballot…
Bridge Project: A Masterpiece in the Making
The new Chelsea Street Bridge is shaping up to be an architectural masterpiece that will also double as a mechanical masterpiece. The new bridge is nearly completed. Officials are saying it will open some time in March. When it does,…