The Massachusetts Senate voted on Thursday, Sept. 19, to override Governor Baker’s veto of An Act Relative to Collective Bargaining Dues. The House and Senate enacted the bill earlier this summer, but Gov. Baker vetoed the bill citing privacy concerns.…
Author: Times Staff
Parks Department Announces East Boston Tree Removal Hearings
In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold three public hearings on Thursday, October 3, on requests to remove public shade trees in East Boston. The hearings will be held by the…
News in Brief
Lasell University Welcomes Local Students Lasell University welcomed more than 580 new students to its Newton, Massachusetts campus this month. Megan Debona of East Boston became a Psychology student at Lasell this fall. Katherine Henriquez of East Boston became a…
District 7 Police Briefs 09-25-2019
Monday, September 9, 2019 Around 11:30 p.m. in the area of 89 Falcon St., a 58-year-old male with an East Boston address was arrested for Assault and Battery. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Around 10:10 a.m. in the area of 224…
Let’s Keep in Mind the Facts About Health Care Costs in This Country
The issue of national health care is now front and center in the debate among the presidential candidates of both parties, with each offering their vision of what should be done about this important issue. Some favor a repeal of…
Guest Op-Ed: Saving for Your Child’s Future Can Be Overwhelming, But Boston Is Here to Help
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh The start of kindergarten marks the beginning of a child’s educational future and here in Boston we believe nothing should hinder a child’s path to success. That’s why, in 2016, and in collaboration with Boston…
Obituaries 09-25-2019
Jennie Sciortino Passed Peacefully Jennie Sciortino passed away peacefully on Sept. 19. She was the cherished sister of Lina Guarnieri, Joe Manfredonia, Fred Manfredonia, and the late Dolly, Maria, Leo, and Antoinette Manfredonia, Ella and Sue Salvaggio and Nina DeSisto; beloved daughter…
East Boston Annual 9-11 Memorial
Seeing Firsthand: Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius Tours East Boston High School
On Friday morning new Boston Public School Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius toured East Boston High School. The Superintendent was met by EBHS Headmaster Phil Brangiforte, a group of students, coaches, parents and other members of the high school’s staff. The…
Community News
Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks The Delvena Theatre Company will be presenting Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks at the Boston Public Library, East Boston Branch, 365 Bremen Street, Boston, MA on Thursday, October 3, at 6 p.m.. On…