Speaker Robert DeLeo, formerly of East Boston and now of Winthrop, is believed to be in favor of introducing slot machines into the state’s remaining tracks before going to the full casino concept. Speaker DeLeo has his own mind, and…
Obituaries – 9/17/09
Richard Moschella Wonderland Park employee Richard “Dickie” Moschella of Everett, formerly of Orient Heights, East Boston, died on September 13. A Wonderland Park employee, he was the beloved husband of the late Joanne (Lavenia), with whom he shared 20 years…
A credit to the neighborhood
By John Lynds [email protected] Last week, the East Boston Social Centers (EBSC) became the second early childcare program in the neighborhood to earn accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s leading organization of…
Capuano appears ready to make a run for Kennedy’s seat
By John Lynds [email protected] All signs are pointing to U.S. Congressman Michael Capuano throwing his hat into the race for Senator Ted Kennedy’s vacant seat. On Tuesday, Capuano pulled nomination papers, and he has been busy making phone calls to…
Cargo handler convicted of having sticky fingers
By John Lynds [email protected] A East Boston resident working as a cargo handler at Logan Airport was convicted in federal court of rifling through U.S. mail while employed at the airport. Andres Lainez, 48, of Chelsea Street, East Boston pleaded…
Labor Day ‘09
Labor Day has come and gone, finishing off the half-summer during this, the fall of our discontent. The government estimates that 14 million Americans are out of work. The unemployment rate is 9.7 percent and rising, although the numbers of…