Month: July 2014

Obituaries 07-16-2014

Charles ‘Choo Choo Charlie’ Catino Retired Truck Driver Charles Catino (fondly nicknamed “Charlie The Snake/Choo Choo Charlie” Catino), a lifelong resident of East Boston living most of his life at 143 Cottage Street, died on July 7 at Boston Medical Center.…

Farmers’ Market to Open on Thursday

The East Boston Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) will return for its seventh season with more fresh, locally grown produce than ever before. Farmers’ will be at Maverick MBTA station (Lewis Mall side) selling…

Walsh Ready to Make Deal with Mohegan Sun

After losing his bid to get the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to delay awarding a Boston-area casino license until after the November ballot question aimed at repealing the state’s gaming law last week, Mayor Martin Walsh avoided arbitration and is close…

Massport Budget to Help Fund Local Groups

The Massachusetts Port Authority will continue funding the East Boston Foundation as part of its recently approved Fiscal Year 2015 budget. Continuation of funding to the Foundation as well as spending on the East Boston Greenway Connector and existing parks…

Zumix Concert Series

Last Sunday Zumix kicked off its annual Summer Concert Series at Piers Park. Thanks to Eastie’s popular youth performing arts center these Sunday afternoon concerts have been something residents look forward to each summer. The venue at Piers Park with…

Obituaries 07-09-2014

Lorraine Tunnera Boston’s Four Seasons Hotel Retiree Lorraine F. (Coviello) Tunnera died unexpectedly on July 3 after being stricken at her Revere home and brought to the Mass. General Hospital. She was 74 years old. Born, raised and educated in…