Save the Harbor/Save the Bay has been doing great work for our communities since 1986. As it states on the organization’s Web site, its mission is to restore and protect Boston Harbor. Its diligent effort in communities such as East Boston has been highly commendable. Some of the statistics associated with the organization affirm...
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Monthly Archives: June 2015
Attend Next Tuesday’s Drug Summit
With the law enforcement officials reporting major increases in heroin-related emergency calls and overdoses here in Eastie and statewide, we are encouraging the community to attend a very important meeting being hosted by State Senator Anthony Petruccelli, with the support of City Councilor Sal LaMattina, State Representative Adrian Madaro and the East Boston Neighborhood...
Sports 06-10-2015
East Boston Knights Baseball Shawn Carlson no-hits Braves The Knights had another great week of baseball capped off with a no no by Andover’s own Shawn Carlson vs the Brighton Braves Wednesday night at Rogers Park in Brighton. Carlson carried a perfect game into the 6th inning before walking Ted Tracey with 2 outs....
Obituaries 06-10-2015
Antonio Pascucci Of East Boston Antonio Pascucci of East Boston passed away on June 5 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Concetta “Connie” (Santosuosso) Pascucci; loving father of Anthony Pascucci of Florida, David Pascucci and his wife, Barrie of North Reading and Frank Pascucci of East Boston;...
Suffolk University’s Graduation Exercises
East Boston resident and Suffolk University Vice President John Nucci recently helped kick off Suffolk University’s graduation exercises during the University’s annual Commencement Dinner. From left to right, George Regan, President and Chairman of Regan Communications, Andrew C. Meyer, Jr., Chairman of Suffolk University’s Board of Trustees, Julie Kahn, EVP of Regan Communications, Massachusetts...
Spring Weather
Last week was perfect spring weather in East Boston. All week residents headed to the community’s parks like the Bremen Street Park shown here to walk, play and meet with friends and neighbors. While the warmth turned into raw rain and cold the spring weather is due to return today and for the rest...
Central Square Renovation to Begin
After years of waiting the bid to transform Central Square into a new vibrant center of the neighborhood has finally been accepted. City Councilor Sal LaMattina said at a meeting last Thursday that after several failed bid attempts by the city, construction on the long-awaited project will finally break ground in July. “We will...
Senate Approves $38.09 Billion Budget
Senate Majority Whip Anthony Petruccelli and the Senate voted on a $38.09 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2016 and in it are several earmarks to held East Boston. Petruccelli said the budget makes critical investments in key areas of local aid, education, economic development and services for vulnerable and under-served populations. “I was proud...
NOAH Holds Climate Adaptation Workshops
Last week East Boston’s Neighborhood of Affordable Housing (NOAH) joined forces with ULI Boston/New England to present a series of recommendations on climate resiliency strategies for neighborhood. Last Wednesday at the East Boston Library, as part of NOAH’s ongoing Climate Adaptation Workshops, NOAH and ULI developed a goal to design a community resiliency plan...
Community News Briefs
EBCC Installation Dinner East Boston Chamber of Commerce 2015 Installation Dinner & Director Swearing in Ceremony! WHEN: Thursday June 18,2015 6:00PM – 10:00PM WHERE: Spinelli’s Banquet Hall 282 Bennington Street East Boston SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES – see details below! DINNER COST: Per Person: $35.00 Table of 10 seats: $350.00 OFFICERS: President Scott Heigelmann, Heavy Advertising...
