By John Lynds When Audrey Sivikas left as Director of Crossroads Family Shelter in East Boston in 2013, there was a huge void to be filled. After several interim directors that did not have the same impact as Sivikas, it…
Month: July 2016
OHNC Supports Plans for New Restaurant at Former Victory Pub
By John Lynds Peter Ackerman, a Chelmsford native took ownership of the popular Salvatore’s Restaurants in Downtown Boston and in the Seaport District last year, has set his eyes on the former Victory Pub in East Boston. At Monday night’s…
Why I Voted Against the City Budget
By Councilor Anissa Essaibi George As the Boston City Council cast its final votes on the City of Boston budgets for fiscal 2017, I went in to the meeting ready to take a stand for the children of Boston, for…
Our Summer of Discontent
Tragic events seem to be cascading upon us from throughout the world almost on a daily basis. Whereas for the past 15 years (since 9/11), a terrorist-inspired event might happen sporadically, now when we go on-line each morning to look…
Obituaries 07-20-2016
Rosemarie Forti Of East Boston Rosemarie Forti of East Boston passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 16. She was in her 96th year. The beloved wife of the late Vincent Forti, she was the devoted…
Piers Park Sailing Kicks Off Summer Fun
By John Lynds Last Thursday evening, Piers Park Sailing Center’s (PPSC) Louisa Conklin stood on the dock of the sailing center surrounded by eager sailors waiting to race. Conklin was giving the group instructions and rules on the upcoming regatta…
Commissioner Evans to Add More Officers in Eastie
By John Lynds In light of the recent uptick in violent crime in East Boston, Boston Police Commissioner William Evans has agreed to add five more police officers to the neighborhood out of the next Boston Police Academy graduating class.…
Children’s Hospital Holds Community Workshop On Grant Opportunities
By John Lynds With Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) planning a $1.5 billion expansion over the next several years, they are required by the state to use a portion of their construction costs to help fund children’s health initiatives in and…
Free Kayaking Returns to Constitution Beach
By John Lynds Last summer’s widely successful free kayaking program at Constitution Beach that drew over 1,500 resident has returned for the next 30 days. The free kayaking program kicked off Monday at the beach and is being run by…
Arrest Made in Eastie Girl’s Murder
By John Lynds The 16-year-old boy arraigned on Monday in the murder of 18-year-old Blanca Lainez allegedly had ‘extensive’ contact with the victim prior to her murder according to investigators. The East Boston youth was taken into custody by Boston…