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THIS JUST IN: Herald
7/1:
Boston fire union refuses to leave closed
stations
SAY GOODBYE TO THE CHEESEMAN:
Herald 7/1:
The Cheese stands alone;
Globe 7/1:
Reputed Mafia underboss 'Cheese Man' DiNunzio pleads guity: Globe 6/30:
'Cheese Man' to plead guilty to bribery, gaming charges
LATEST NEWS:
Globe 7/3:
'Whitey' Bulger's involvement hinted in unsolved slaying: Globe 7/1:
Foundation stymied in tackling street crime:
Metro 7/1:
It’s the worst road in Greater Boston;
Globe 6/30:
Nearly a year in jail, stowaway freed: Judge assails
US on handling of deportation;
Globe 6/26:
Dissent greets mosque opening Hundreds attend
afternoon service, as a few protest; The
Pilot 6/24:
Local
service marks opening of Year for Priests: Globe 6/25:
Police investigating alleged racetrack rape;
Herald 6/22:
Carmen's getting marrried!:
Herald 6/25:
Softball conference All-Stars:
Daily News Tribune 6/20:
Police News for June 18;
Houston Chronicle:
MassCap called off & The Columbian 6/19
Economic Woes Cap MassCap; S.F. Examiner 6/20:
Marine
pleads not guilty to having ammo in baggage; TSA probes how NV
airport missed cache; AP 6/20:
Man charged with forcing NY airliner to divert to Boston is ordered
to have mental health exam
ANOTHER SAD DAY FOR TAXPAYERS
THANKS -- IN PART -- TO LOCAL DELEGATION:
State House News 6/30: Patrick
signs $27B budget
NOW YOU'RE TALKING BOSTON
POLITICS: Herald 7/1:
As ties with Tom Menino get
frosty, Ray Flynn aids rival
CALLING ALL CANDIDATES
FOR CITY OFFICES: Send your announcement press releases
to
editor@eastboston.com Up
Next John Connolly.
Connolly Announces Re-Election Campaign for Boston City Council At-
Large
THE E.B. LAND USE COUNCIL
AWARDS $20,000 THROUGH FLORENCE TRUST TO COMMUNITY
Listing
here on Eastboston.com
THE LAST DAYS OF THE TURNPIKE: Lawrence Eagle Tribune 6/18:
Legislative leaders agree on abolishing Turnpike Authority:
Worcester Telegram 6/18:
Mass. lawmakers agree on transportatiEconomic
Woes Cap MassCapon overhaul
MUSIC IN BREMEN STREET PARK
CONCERT SERIES Tuesday nights at 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. July 7
- Aug 25 in Bremen St Park
MAP Presented by Zumix. For performers and more great events in
East Boston, visit
http://www.zumix.org/events.html
HIGH HACK HOLIDAY HAS POLS
RUNNING FOR COVER: Herald 6/18:
Pols pull no-shows at Bunker Hill Day festivities;
A $5 million waste of the taxpayers' hard earned money!
PROFILE OF JUNIOR LEWIS:
Boston Business Journal 6/17:
Boston Foundation’s Lewis presses for help to combat
gang violence
RECENT:
New York Times:
Hard Times for Tripel Deckers; WHDH-TV Channel 7 6/17:
American Heart Association honors teachers, EMS
personnel for saving life at EBCC; BBJ
6/17:
Br;
ookings study: Boston’s economic performance ranks
30th among 100 cities: Herald 6/17
State payroll perks up in past year; Globe 6/16:
Rescuers lauded for saving girl at East Boston Central Catholic:
WBUR-FM
Boston Holds
Job Fair For City Workers Facing Layoffs
PETRUCCELLI, BASILE IN FAVOR OF PENSION REFORM: Senate, House Pass
Landmark Pension Reform Legislation Closes loopholes in current law,
eliminates abuses. Details here on EastBoston.com
EAST BOSTON MAIN STREETS BUSINESS AND VOLUNTEER
AWARDS:
Great Chef and Station 7 honored at Boston Main Streets 2008 awards
ceremony
COMMUNITY MEETING JUNE 18 ABOUT
EAST BOSTON BRANCH OF THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY:
Details here on
Eastboston.com
APAC SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM:
Details here on
Eastboston.com
GETTING LOCAL GIRLS
INVOLVED IN SPORTS: New York Times 6/14:
Youth Groups Try Teamwork to Bring Girls Into the
Game
RECENT NEWS:
Globe 6/14: Vennochi:
The dark mystery of a missing boy:
Universal Hub 6/11:
Discrimination against East Boston bike riders: Globe 6/11
Former resident is named BHA chief BPD News 6/10:
Suspect Bites Officer After Conducting Drug Deal
Globe 6/10:
In
Dorchester, an oasis of health Codman Square residents anticipate
the return of farmers market: Globe 6/8:
Flaherty education plan to back choice
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THERE'S GOING TO BE A
RACE FOR DISTRICT 1 CITY COUNCIL Universal Hub
5/29: Race is
on in the North End, East Boston and Charlestown
LEARN ABOUT HBO'S
"THE ALZHEIMERS PROJECT"
TIME TO GET RID OF THE
HACK HOLIDAYS! Note how your rep
voted on this one. New York Times 6/7:
In Boston, Threatening of 2 Holidays Hits Nerves
COMMUNITY GROUPS ACT NOW!
Submit updated information about your group or community organization to
editor(at)eastboston.com
LOOKING BACK AT THE GLORY
DAYS OF THE EB CAMPS Lowell Sun 6/1:
Memories flow at East Boston Camps reunion in Westford
"TWO BIKE COMMUTERS NEEDED FOR
SUMMER WATER TAXI RIDES"
Sam Mehr, a local resident, is looking for
4-5 people (he already has three of them) who would be interested in taking the City
Water Taxi across the harbor to State St, weekday mornings. Folks
could bring bikes on the boat and ride to work from State St, as a
summer alternative to driving or taking the T. For more info
contact
Sam Mehr (781-608-3829)
Related from Universal Hub:
Discrimination
against East Boston bike riders
SENATE VOTES NO TO SLOTS AT
TRACKS: Globe 5/22:
State Senate rejects plan to allow slots at
racetracks: How the voted.
Roll Call Petruccelli votes
against slots.
CONTACT THE EDITOR.
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THE RETURN OF TAXACHUSETTS! To stimulate
New Hampshire economy, MA Democrats ram
through sales tax hike! Any sympathy for the taxpayer? A little
ode that's all. Menino
applauds new local meals taxes.
Roll Call.
Petruccelli votes for higher sales tax.
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Details.
CALL TO ACTION: East
Boston Savings Bank and Kiwanis team up for food donation
collection.
Details
CALLS TO ACTION:
East Boston Main Streets is looking for volunteers.
HOW TO HELP EARTHQUAKE
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