East Boston High School basketball player Kenneth Ramos will be one of eight students chosen to represent the Boston Public Schools and the city during a cross-cultural exchange program with China. Ramos will be leaving with his team on the…
Police Briefs 12-07-2011
Sunday, November 27 Jose Juan Deblas of 220 Saratoga Street, East Boston was arrested and charged with assault & battery on a police officer. Monday, November 28 John J Gil of 3 Monmouth Street, East Boston was arrested and charged…
Obituaries 12-07-2011
Michael DeGregorio Past Venerable Winthrop Sons of Italy and Life Member of Winthrop Elks Michael A. DeGregorio of East Boston, formerly of Winthrop, died December 1 at the Lighthouse Nursing Center, Revere. He was 89 years old. Born in East…
Menino, Main Streets Light the Way for Residents to Shop Locally
It’s that time of year but instead of wracking your brain at a crowded mall trying to figure out what gift to get that special someone this Christmas, East Boston Main Streets and Mayor Thomas Menino are urging residents to…
Design Portion of Central Square Project Nears Completion
Based on months of community input the City of Boston is comfortable with the design of the proposed $4 million rehab to Central Square although there still may be a bit of tweaking over the next couple of months. The…
Woody’s Will Hold: A Public Meeting on Expansion Plans
The controversial plan to add a takeout pizza parlor to Woody’s Liquors on Saratoga Street gained momentum over the past two weeks according to the Boston Licensing Board without the knowledge of the community or East Boston’s city councilor. Woody’s…