The eight-day observance of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, starts this Thursday evening, December 7, and will culminate on Friday, December 15. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days by lighting the candles of the Menorah,…
Letter to the Editor
To Curb Traffic, Don’t Build Roads To the Editor, A common and justified gripe among East Boston residents of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences is our neighborhood’s relentless traffic. Situated at the juncture of two major highways and surrounded on…
Obituaries 12-06-2023
Paul C. Izzo Jr. He Was a Pillar of Strength, a Source of Comfort and a Wellspring of Wisdom to Those Around Him Paul C. Izzo Jr., a beloved soul, departed from this world on November 27 at the age…
Annual East Boston Thanksgiving Dinner Hosted by State Rep. Adrian Madaro
Henry Santana Is Ready To Get To Work
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Henry Santana, Boston’s newest City Councilor At-Large elect, looks forward to hitting the ground running in 2024 when he officially takes his place on the City Council. Santana, a 28-year-old who immigrated to Boston as a…
New Geneva Street Project Proposed at GSCA Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. At its monthly meeting on Monday, the Gove Street Citizens Association (GSCA) reviewed plans for a proposal that would bring multiple units to 12 Geneva Street. The project, presented by Attorney Richard Lynds, proposes constructing a…