I will be supporting Stephen Passacantilli Dear Editor, In three weeks, East Boston has an important decision to make in the primary election for Boston City Council. After researching the candidates and learning more about their positions, I will be…
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Remembering 9/11
There are few events in life that one can recall exactly what they were doing when the tragedy happened to unfold. One event in our life was when the planes flew into the World Trade Center Buildings on that Tuesday…
Letters to the Editor
Stephen has a clear plan Dear Editor, In three weeks, East Boston has an important decision to make in the primary election for Boston City Council. After researching the candidates and learning more about their positions, I will be supporting…
Starting the School Year Together
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh The start of the school year brings a lot change into our students’ lives: new classes, new teachers, new subjects to tackle. September can be an inspiring time, a season that brings students, teachers and…
Letter to the Editor
I’m supporting Passacantilli There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the election to replace Sal LaMattina on the Boston City Council. After researching the candidates and reading their platforms, I will be supporting Stephen Passacantilli. As an East Boston…
Climate Ready Boston Leaders Talk Resiliency in Boston Neighborhoods this Summer
By Magdalena Ayed Make no mistake: East Boston is an island. Accessible only by bridge, tunnel or ferry, Eastie actually comprises five different islands that were linked to the rest of Boston with landfill in the early 1800s. Separated from…
We Must Stand United Against Hatred
The swastika graffiti that was sprayed painted four different times on a proposed project in Lamson Court last week is deplorable and should be an anathema to all residents of our community. We agree with all elected officials, as well…
Harvey and Houston
Many of us are just shocked as the reports of continued destruction from Hurricane Harvey keep coming in from the Houston, Texas area. The fourth largest city in the United States is being virtually destroyed before our eyes by Mother…
Enjoy A Safe Labor Day Weekend
It may be hard to believe, but the summer of 2017 is entering its final week as we approach the traditional Labor Day weekend. “Time and tide wait for no man,” said the poet. The calendar never lies and soon…
Letters to the Editor
IMPRESSED Dear Editor: I’m writing to voice my support for Stephen Passacantilli to be East Boston’s next District City Councilor. As an East Boston voter, I’ve been impressed to see Stephen’s specific plans and proposals on issues like Seniors and…