More than 13,000 people came to Suffolk Downs this weekend to enjoy live thoroughbred racing and a food truck festival. And what a show it was. There was a carnival-like atmosphere on two hot summer days at the popular East…
Month: August 2018
Boudreau Wins State Candlepin Title
If there were still a “Candlepin Bowling” TV show each Saturday on Channel 5, Jonathan Boudreau would be a household name by now. Boudreau, who calls Central Park Lanes in East Boston “my second home,” added to his list of…
August Activities Posted at Local DCR Areas
Celebrate DCR’s 125th birthday by exploring your state park system during the month of August. There are some wonderful programs happening statewide – below are few highlights! For more information check out the DCR event and program calendar (https://www.mass.gov/service-details/upcoming-programs-and-events)! Also,…
DA Candidate Henning Outlines his Proposal on LEED
Candidate for Suffolk County District Attorney Greg Henning announced details of his plan to create a mentorship program called Law Enforcement Early Diversion, or LEED, which would pair law enforcement professionals, such as assistant district attorneys and police officers, with…
The Quiet Few Gets Liquor License
The East Boston resident planning to open a small bar at the former East Boston Kitchen on Sumner street received his liquor license approval from the Boston Licensing Board in July. Josh Weinstein, who received Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA)…
Community to Honor Father Nazzaro
Fr. John Nazzaro, who has been the face of the Salesian Boys & Girls Club in East Boston throughout his tenure, announced last month he would be leaving East Boston for a new assignment in New Jersey. On Thursday, Aug.…
Maverick Community Connector Seeks to Build Bonds Between Old and Emerging Communities in the Neighborhood
The Maverick Community Connector, an event by Maverick Landing Community Services (MLCS) took place Friday, July 20 at LoPresti Park’s New street entrance. The event, the first of what will be an annual event, was designed to build community between…
Community News Briefs
East Boston Tech Meetup The purpose of the East Boston Tech Meetup is to build a community of people currently working in tech or those aspiring to move into a tech career who live or work in East Boston. These…
Deal Struck on Beacon Hill to Tax Short-Term Rentals
Last week Massachusetts lawmakers struck a deal that would extend the state’s hotel tax to Airbnb units and other short-term rentals. However, Gov. Charlie Baker’s last-minute amendment has seemed to halt the bill’s progress. “Obviously we are disappointed that this…
Our Secret No Longer:Santarpio’s Pizza to be Sold at Logan Next Year
Sitting in Santarpio’s Pizza’s dining room last week, longtime owner of the neighborhood pizza dynasty Frank Santarpio sat back and smiled when ask about his approved expansion to Logan International Airport’s Terminal C. In his usual fashion Santarpio had a…