Archive for September, 2009

By John Lynds john@eastietimes.com When the North End’s Chris Kulikoski kicked off his candidacy for the Boston City Council, it became the first time incumbent Councilor Sal LaMattina faced a challenger since narrowly beating Dan Ryan of Charlestown for the seat during a special election in 2006. Many who love a good political fight were excited at... »

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 lately, he’s not afraid of using it. He has shown an ability to steer the... »

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 of marriage; father of his wife’s son, Mark Sweazey, of Everett; dear brother of Michael A.... »

By John Lynds john@eastietimes.com 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 early childhood professionals. “We’re proud to have earned the mark of quality for our... »

By John Lynds john@eastietimes.com 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 friends, political allies and confidants across the state, trying to garner support or gauge his... »

By John Lynds john@eastietimes.com 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 guilty on September 1 before U.S. District Judge Douglas Woodlock to one count of obstruction of... »

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 those losing jobs is declining. We all know that the world economy was turned upside down... »

Margaret Erban, 86 East Boston resident Margaret Erban of East Boston died on Thursday, August 6, at Massachusetts General Hospital, at the age of 86. She was born on March 1, 1923, and was educated in schools overseas. The widow of Saleem Erban, Mrs. Erban is survived by her son, Sam Erban, her sisters and brothers here... »