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Latest:  Victim: 18-year-old from Central America More at BPD News

Herald: "More anguish in Eastie"

Group: Enough is enough

LaMattina: ‘No one has claimed him’

Latest: BH: Police probe of Stadium victim possible gang ties in five grisly deaths Globe coverage

Time to act
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News: Stabbing Victim Found at East Boston Stadium CBS: Resident: "It all adds up to an uneasy feeling on what should be a relaxing holiday"

Congrats to Fr. Sallese: The Pilot: My 50 years as a priest

NorthEndWaterfrontReview: No Midnight Harbor Fireworks for 2017 New Year’s; First Night Reduced to a Back Bay-Only Affair

Notice: No December Gove Street Civic Association Meeting; Next Meeting takes place on January 24.

Keep Busy! Winter Break Activities at the East Boston Library Details

NBC-Boston: 5 Arrested Following Chuck E. Cheese's Brawl in Everett (1 from EB)

WHDH-TV Police make major drug bust in East Boston MassLive.com coverage BH: Estimated value $1m

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WHDH-TV: Vicitm ID'd  Boy from Eastie

Herald: ‘Destroyed’ dad visits site in Eastie where body found

Herald: Body found in Eastie marsh believed to be area boy, 16 NBC: Police return to scene of crime

Question: Is Belle Isle safe?  Herald: East Boston rattled;  Herald: Police scour Belle Isle Marsh; WHDH-TV: Sources: Body of teen found in East Boston; Herald: Police hunt for clues after finding body in East Boston;  Fox 25: Body found in East Boston marsh, police investigating Metro coverage here

Real Estate News: BosMag: Here’s the Neighborhood Where Homes Stay on the Market the Longest (Middle of the pack: EB @ 46.2 days)

News: Car crashes onto MBTA tracks

Immigration Session: EB BPL January 21

Crime News: Metro: Revere man guilty of fatal stabbing in East Boston

City council hears two sides of AirBnB:  BH: Airbnb praise, concern aired before council

Shovel ready: Mayor Walsh breaks ground on redevelopment of Orient Heights public housing BG gated story here

News:  Mayor Walsh Proposes Housing Stability Act For Boston

Curbed Boston Theory: East Boston headed for more gentrification

Sounding off on pot: Locals in the BH

Dividend Time: EBSB to pay dividend December 16

WCVB-TV: Police investigate shooting in East Boston

Watch the trailer for "Destination East Boston" here

Zoning decision: Universal Hub: "Lot by lot, buildings on Havre Street in East Boston getting taller"

FoxNews: 1 killed in East Boston rollover crash

Pop-up parks video: EB Greenway



League Champs: East Boston High School Girls Volleyball Team recognized by Boston City Council
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On Wed, Nov. 30, the Boston City Council honored the East Boston girls volleyball team for their 18-0 season win. The 14-member team is coached by Vanessa Bigby and three assistant coaches. East Boston recently beat Boston Latin Academy for the City Championship Title.

Local entrepreneur comes up with Warm Up Coffee BostInno: This High-Protein Coffee Brand Could Be Your New Best Friend

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Latest:  Victim: 18-year-old from Central America More at BPD News

Herald: "More anguish in Eastie"

Group: Enough is enough

LaMattina: ‘No one has claimed him’

Latest: BH: Police probe of Stadium victim possible gang ties in five grisly deaths Globe coverage

Time to act
2016-1229VigilStadium

News: Stabbing Victim Found at East Boston Stadium CBS: Resident: "It all adds up to an uneasy feeling on what should be a relaxing holiday"

Congrats to Fr. Sallese: The Pilot: My 50 years as a priest

NorthEndWaterfrontReview: No Midnight Harbor Fireworks for 2017 New Year’s; First Night Reduced to a Back Bay-Only Affair

Notice: No December Gove Street Civic Association Meeting; Next Meeting takes place on January 24.

Keep Busy! Winter Break Activities at the East Boston Library Details

NBC-Boston: 5 Arrested Following Chuck E. Cheese's Brawl in Everett (1 from EB)

WHDH-TV Police make major drug bust in East Boston MassLive.com coverage BH: Estimated value $1m

DecBustEastBoston

WHDH-TV: Vicitm ID'd  Boy from Eastie

Herald: ‘Destroyed’ dad visits site in Eastie where body found

Herald: Body found in Eastie marsh believed to be area boy, 16 NBC: Police return to scene of crime

Question: Is Belle Isle safe?  Herald: East Boston rattled;  Herald: Police scour Belle Isle Marsh; WHDH-TV: Sources: Body of teen found in East Boston; Herald: Police hunt for clues after finding body in East Boston;  Fox 25: Body found in East Boston marsh, police investigating Metro coverage here

Real Estate News: BosMag: Here’s the Neighborhood Where Homes Stay on the Market the Longest (Middle of the pack: EB @ 46.2 days)

News: Car crashes onto MBTA tracks

Immigration Session: EB BPL January 21

Crime News: Metro: Revere man guilty of fatal stabbing in East Boston

City council hears two sides of AirBnB:  BH: Airbnb praise, concern aired before council

Shovel ready: Mayor Walsh breaks ground on redevelopment of Orient Heights public housing BG gated story here

News:  Mayor Walsh Proposes Housing Stability Act For Boston

Curbed Boston Theory: East Boston headed for more gentrification

Sounding off on pot: Locals in the BH

Dividend Time: EBSB to pay dividend December 16

WCVB-TV: Police investigate shooting in East Boston

Watch the trailer for "Destination East Boston" here

Zoning decision: Universal Hub: "Lot by lot, buildings on Havre Street in East Boston getting taller"

FoxNews: 1 killed in East Boston rollover crash

Pop-up parks video: EB Greenway



League Champs: East Boston High School Girls Volleyball Team recognized by Boston City Council
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On Wed, Nov. 30, the Boston City Council honored the East Boston girls volleyball team for their 18-0 season win. The 14-member team is coached by Vanessa Bigby and three assistant coaches. East Boston recently beat Boston Latin Academy for the City Championship Title.

Local entrepreneur comes up with Warm Up Coffee BostInno: This High-Protein Coffee Brand Could Be Your New Best Friend

Eastie Holiday Makers Market: Dec. 4. 11 & 18

EBSB: Meridian Bancorp, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

Need health insurance? City Hall is here to help. Details

Suffolk County DA:  Swampscott man charged with two counts of manslaughter / OUI / August 31 East Boston Accident

A hockey game with meaning: BG: Bruins honor police officers shot in East Boston

No more change! What you need to know about electronic tolling roads in MA

Moving out of the State House: Carlo Basile to join lobbying firm

EVERYONE Is Welcome at EBNHC -- Even Dark Lords!


MCAS results are out. EBHS

Ballot stats: How Eastie voted on the ballot questions on November 8

Tune in: Eastie has a radio station #MakeSomeWaves for 94.9FM!
Change petition for Tony Conigliaro:  Vote to Retire Tony C's #25


Herald: Police hunt for clues after finding body in East Boston

Fox 25: Body found in East Boston marsh, police investigating Metro coverage here


Shovel ready: Mayor Walsh breaks ground on redevelopment of Orient Heights public housing BG gated story here

Shovel ready: Mayor Walsh breaks ground on redevelopment of Orient Heights public housing

Holiday Party at Library: December 8

Curbed Boston Theory: East Boston headed for more gentrification

Big Meeting! Future of DPW site Eagle Square "East Boston Municipal Facility Study and the New A-7 Police Station Design"  December 12

WCVB-TV: Police investigate shooting in East Boston
 
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Zoning decision: Universal Hub: "Lot by lot, buildings on Havre Street in East Boston getting taller"

FoxNews: 1 killed in East Boston rollover crash

Pop-up parks video: EB Greenway



League Champs: East Boston High School Girls Volleyball Team recognized by Boston City Council
GirlsVolleyBallEastBoston
On Wed, Nov. 30, the Boston City Council honored the East Boston girls volleyball team for their 18-0 season win. The 14-member team is coached by Vanessa Bigby and three assistant coaches. East Boston recently beat Boston Latin Academy for the City Championship Title.

Local entrepreneur comes up with Warm Up Coffee BostInno: This High-Protein Coffee Brand Could Be Your New Best Friend

Eastie Holiday Makers Market: Dec. 4. 11 & 18

EBSB: Meridian Bancorp, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

Need health insurance? City Hall is here to help. Details

Suffolk County DA:  Swampscott man charged with two counts of manslaughter / OUI / August 31 East Boston Accident

A hockey game with meaning: BG: Bruins honor police officers shot in East Boston

Ballot stats: How Eastie voted on the ballot questions on November 8

Turkey Day Gridiron Classic: Eastie defeats Southie

No more change! What you need to know about electronic tolling roads in MA

Moving out of the State House: Carlo Basile to join lobbying firm

Herald:  East Boston to get 50 new mixed-income units

Standing headline: Real Estate is hot in Eastie: Curbed: The least expensive homes in EB

News: Police thank doctors who saved officers after East Boston shooting

The right to pour: Tally of Post-2014 liquor licenses in Boston

BH ‘Classic con man’ sentenced to jail after bilking ‘clients’ out of $32G

Report: MS-13 surging with influx of youths crossing border, 92% arrested illegal

BH: How to be a constable: Application attorney only knew cop shooter 3 hours

Development News: Next phase of Portside is underway

EVERYONE Is Welcome at EBNHC -- Even Dark Lords!


MCAS results are out. EBHS

Tune in: Eastie has a radio station #MakeSomeWaves for 94.9FM!
Change petition for Tony Conigliaro:  Vote to Retire Tony C's #25

 

EBSB: Meridian Bancorp, Inc. Reports Record Net Income for the Third Quarter And Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

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WBUR: City releases draft plan for future development in Boston

R.I.P. Jimmy Magg's Magnasco, restauratuer

Election fallout: Alleged cyber bulling under investigation at East Boston High School

Patriot Nation: Robert Kraft celebrates 107 year old fan. She was born in East Boston

And so it begins: BH: Cops' deport retort: Locals vow to refuse Donald Trump's 'mass roundup' orders

BMRB: What if Boston votes yes for the CPA? It did. Read what it means here

News: Rep. Madaro honored by ABCD


Worth reading: Thanksgiving tragedy

A great story: BH: Eastie girl fighting leg paralysis is home for holiday

Stop & Shop steps up for Thanksgiving Day

Herald's H.S. Football Player of the Week: Joel Pastrana 

 
Nicolas Morales helps his mother, Iris Morales, pick up a turkey from Stop & Shop store manager Rich Nolan, Nov. 14 at the YMCA of East Boston in East Boston, Mass. Committed to sharing meals and giving thanks in the communities it serves, Stop & Shop is donating more than 21,000 turkeys to hunger relief organizations and families throughout the Northeast in need this holiday season.

Affordable housing funded: Proceeds of Winthrop Garage to fund housing in city, EB

Hardly News: Boston is a union town

Home for the holiday: WHDH-TV: Injured Officer Morris, involved in East Boston shooting, heads home



Nov. 29 (Tuesday) JPNA Meeting with Boston Transportation Department (BTD) 6:30-8:30pm @ EBNHC 250 Sumner St


Gove Street Citizens Association: November 28 Meeting Agenda
Sorry we're late: How Eastie voted on the ballot questions on November 8
Nov. 17: Paris Street Renovations Update from BCYF

EastieWalkforPeaceTuesday nights, 6 p.m. East Boston Police Station
 

Tuesday nights, 6 p.m. East Boston Police Station

Nov. 19: Honoring our local veterans
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 60 Paris St


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In praise of police. Rev. Miroslaw Kowalczyk's homily from St. Joseph/St. Lazarus special Mass.10/17  "The great outpouring of self in total surrender for the good of others is reflected in all of you gathered here today."


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East Boston at its best! Mass at St. Lazarus offered at to support police in 200 residents attend. Begins and ends with applause for BPD. Coverage BG WBZ-TV BH



Nov. 18: Salesians' Spaghetti Dinner

Nov 5: AIR Inc sponsors day-long workshop on pollution Speaker line-up is here

East Boston Mass at St. Lazarus

Red Cross: Residents donate blood for police officers

Nov. 14: Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association meets

Question 1: Putting Eastie in the spotlight again Go get 'em Celeste!

The East Boston Connection to the Chicago Cubs: Lenny Merullo

Pro-life memo to HRC from urban pastors: "The work of the black church in our poor communities is of the utmost importance and the importance of our freedom to operate in accordance with our faith cannot be overstated."

Conte: NewBostonPost.com: November ballot question: Lifting the charter school cap

Herald: Mayor’s pal Joe Rull now consults for developers seeking Boston OK

BPD Appreciation Night at Salesians: Nov. 9

Universal Hub: Old tank farm in East Boston could become new home to marine businesses and parks

Revere turns down slots idea with 65% voting no in non-binding ballot question BH

Guest Opinion Editorial: Magdelana Ayed: Logan Impact Advisory Group left a lot to be desired, namely fairness.

News: FAA and Massport to Explore Noise Mitigation  "FAA has agreed that the ideas merit further study."

Officers recovering  'Prayers answered'  Update II from Commissioner Evans: Both police officers in 'good spirits'

 
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Officers Cintolo, Morris

More on the shooter.

Shooting spurs blood donations.

Update: Morris leaves hospital  WBUR

Update: Officer Cintolo leaves hospital!

A role model: Eastie's Carlos Ruiz named candidate for the 2016 Senior CLASS Award

Carlos Ruiz of East Bosotn


Focus on local institutions: East Boston Community Development Corporation

Programs: What's happening in October in the Library



Lydia Edwards: Staffing the Office of Housing Stability

Corrected: Friends of the Greenway-Greenway Council meeting: Thursday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 PM at the DeFronzo Center (395 Maverick St). On the dock: Massport update on Greenway extension & Roseland update.

Gove Street Citizens Association: October 24

Kiwanis Food Drive: October 24
Kiwanis Food Drive: October 24

City Finances: A small surplus

Update: BH: More surgery for officers

NY Daily News: Roommate, NECN reporter, interviewed by NECN

Community unites: Officers praised "When you shoot at officers, you're shooting at our community" More from BH

Globe: Cullen: In East Boston, police defy bullets and madness

Shooter: Who is Kirk Figeuroa? WCVB claims: Channel  5 Investigates: Suspect in Boston police shooting wrote of Islamic ‘rebirth,’ had several aliases

Background: 2 Boston Officers Shot, Critically Injured In East Boston; Suspect Is Dead

BH: 9 hurt

BG: OH lockdown lifted
Residents were shaken


Talent: Surgeon an expert on high profile cases


October 22: At the library, Jungle Jim's Ghostbuster Academy

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Business News: BBJ: East Boston Savins Bank opens Quincy branch

October 22: Sacred Heart Fall Dinner

BH ‘Classic con man’ sentenced to jail after bilking ‘clients’ out of $32G

News: Baker cuts ribbon at new charter school building in Day Square 

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A piece of East Boston history from Digital Commonwealth

East Boston History Chapman School



Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Planning & Zoning Meeting Wednesday Oct 19, 2016 @7pm Jeffries Point Yacht Club
565 Sumner St.

October 17: Public Information Meeting: Sumner Tunnel Entrance/Toll Plaza Project


October 18: EBNHC Free Community Engagement Luncheon Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month

Suffolk DA: Two indicted in teen's murder


Mass scheduled for Monday at St. Joseph-St. Lazarus 7 pm

October 13: North Suffolk Mental Health to host parent discussion on marijuana use



Reports: PARADE CANCELLED! First time in history!  Oh no! Eastie's Queen Isabella, Sabina Taylor injured days before annual Columbus Day parade Stay Proud Eastie! Columbus Day Parade this weekend! To the politically correct crowd: Read this defense of Columbus Day. "You picked on the wrong crowd."  Alt view here.  More here

Cardinal O'Malley: BH: Not a fan of legal pot

Route 1A: At Least 1 Killed In East Boston Crash More from CBS Local

BG: (Gated) Maine councilor supports slots in Revere


Oct 5: "Dancing Elotes" at Farmer's Market


BBJ: Massport OKs $45M for Logan Terminal B improvements

Massachusetts Jobs Machine: U-Rate 3.9% for August 2016

How East Boston voted in the races for Register of Deeds, Governor's Council and Sheriff:  Results In Eastie Murphy, Kennedy & Tompkins ticket toppers

Election results from City Hall: The tally



October 2: Belle Isle Harvest Fest

News: State ed board chair gifted stock to family fund that supports charters



Globe: Eastie sets to fight casino again (gated)

WBUR: How Homeownership Affects Greater Boston's 'Immense' Racial Wealth Gap


Dot Reporter: Report sheds new light on where we live, work - and how we get there

Bostoniano: How to help the earthquake victims in Italy Herald: First Person Account






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Register of Deeds: Former city councilor Steve Murphy wins primary 
Tonight: Meet your neighbor Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association; Live music at 154 Maverick Street

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September events at the East Boston Branch Library. Details





City budget is $2.97 billion. What does that buy?



Greenway Council and Friends of the East Boston Greenway will meet on Sept. 22, 2016 at the DeFronzo Center on Maverick Street.

Outside the Otis: BPD Officers display tremendous restraint while disarming knife-wielding suspect outside elementary school. Make no mistake: Police officers have a tough job! More from Boston.com


BH: Boston cops to begin body cam training "The exclusion of East Boston is problematic"

To fight drug abuse: Gov. Baker announces creation of 13 drug take-back kiosks (one in EB)

Latest News: BH: Second man charged in East Boston slaying WCVB coverage
Herald: Massachusetts sees plunge in deportations

Bed Bugs Mapped by BG: BosMag: "Over the last four years, East Boston appears to have had it worst."

Crime News: WHDH: Nine alleged gang members indicted on drug, gun charges More from the Patch

News: 2 from Texas killed in shuttle crash More from WCVB;  GoFundMe page set up for victims;  Shuttle hit by "Swampscott man"

Paris St. Murder Update: BG: Man charged in  murder held without bail  More from Herald Paris St. Murder: Arrest Made In Fatal East Boston Stabbing More from the Herald & BPDNews More: BH: Eastie stabbing victim was 'great father,' friends say

Gove Street Citizens Association Meets September 26

Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association P/Z Mtg: 9/21

Tuesday 9/13: Jeffries Point  Neighborhood Association Meeting

Business News: Target price set for EBSB stock


MA U-Rate: 4.1% / 7,300 jobs added in July 2016

Outraged! Fox: Grandmother says first grader was left on bus for hours

Crime News: Livery driver from EB stabbed in Chelsea by teens


Municipal Research Bureau: PILOT Revenues Increase Over First Five Years

Flynn: Forget condos, not Boston families

This Old House: The East Boston Project: After


News: Massport Awards Annual Rauseo Memorial Scholarship; EB resident awarded $5,000 for college

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fromZumixLogo Mark the Date ZUMIX Launches Youth Radio Station on 94.9FM, Celebrates with Block Party in East Boston on September 17

WHAT IS GOING ON IN EASTIE! Universal Hub: Two injured in large fight behind Shaw's supermarket

Found! Woman who might help with info on June murder on Princeton Street interviewed by BPD


Update: Witness speaks Fatal Accident: Woman killed on 1A, across from Courthouse Marriott  Fox: Limo Co. violations Party Bus Sun Chronicle: Victims of North Attleboro party bus in Boston fell out of emergency window exit





Busted: Search Warrant Leads to the Recovery of Rifle, Ammunition and Drugs

Business News: Eater: Downeast Cider’s  Expansion Is Almost Ready


This just in: Friends of EB Library to meet 9/8 @ 6 p.m.

Last day of live racing at Suffolk: Sunday 9/4



EAST BOSTON ALLSTAR TEAM WINS MAYOR’S CUP: Story here


EAST BOSTON ALLSTAR TEAM WINS MAYOR’S CUP
Pictured from left to right, Front Row: John Quinton, Sal Vigliotta, Chase Whiteknact, Christopher Testa, Stephen Smith, Nicholas Mustacchio Jr. Back Row: Coach Eldon Thomas, Jason DaSilva Jr., Ryan Thomas, Jaden Marshall, Johanix Amparo, Manager Jason DaSilva, Coach Nick Salerno Missing from photo: Yonaxi Alcantara, Ruben (Neal) DeLeon Jr., Coach Nick Mosca, Coach Mike Mosca Photo Credit John LaPlaca, Realty Ventures

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO HEAR ON ZUMIX'S NEW RADIO STATION?
Take the survey!

 

Team Forbes wins: EB Athletic Board Whiffle Ball Tourney

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Gove Street Citizens Association to Meet: August 29

Crime News: Police investigating fatal stabbing on Paris Street

Random Eastie

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Jet heads to Logan Airport as performance of Hamlet begins one Saturday night on Marginal Street in Chelsea.

Dying Breed! Horse racing: NECIR: State horse fund, facing long odds, can’t find enough purses to fatten

Crime News: NECN: Man Accused of Hiding Under Bed During Foot Chase Due in Court


HUBWAY SURVEY: Take it here
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Strange! Boston police take precautions after personal cars tampered with

Suffolk Downs considered? Battenfeld: Walsh admits he attempted to save Indy race

Crime News: Union Leader of NH: Gun purchased in NH allegedly used to shoot Boston police officer (and where we learn of the "Orient Heights gang")

Crime News: Police investigate assault in East Boston

Oh Goody! BBJ: Mass. will see $300M from two casinos and Plainridge, gaming chairman says

Globe profile on Eastie's Jim Cassetta

28th Annual Eastie Pride Day: Be there!
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Hey Cambridge: Take this! The Italian American Experience in the People's
Republic.


CAMBRIDGE P.C. LUNACY!  ELITE LIBERAL CITY SAYS GOODBYE TO COLUMBUS DAY!  Universal Hub

Tell Cambridge to get real. And to remember this piece


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MuMural at the corner lo at Saratoga and Curtis Streets. Photo credit: eastboston.com

 

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Restaurant News: Wingstop to Open Locations in Medford and East Boston

A good read: "The Phantom Toll Collector"

NASDAQ: Meridian Bancorp, Inc. Reports Net Income for the Second Quarter And Six Months Ended June 30, 2016


At the Caboose: East Boston Greenway: Youth Conversation Core final site presentation on Thursday 8/11 from 9am to 10am.

Saturday: 8th Annual East Boston Athletic Board Wiffle Ball Tournament

A LESSON FOR ALL SMALL BUSINESSES IN ALL BOSTON NEIGHBORHOODS!
MORAL DEGENERACY AND FLASH MOBS: Herald: Owner condemns flash mob robbery


This just in: Zumix at Hatch Shell tonight!

Massport Meeting on Terminal E: August 10

BH: Compost co. sniffs out Eastie for Condor St. waterfront

August 10: Meeting on Terminal E Modernization

STREET ART IN MAVERICK SQUARE
Thank you


The essence of Eastie: Congrats to long-time residents Jim and Rose Aloisi of Chelsea Street
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State Representative Adrian Madaro recently presented Citations from the House of Representatives to Rose and James Aloisi, Sr.  The citations recognized the celebration of their 90th birthdays and their 67th wedding anniversary.  The Aloisi's are long time residents of East Boston and they celebrated these milestones with their family at a luncheon held in their honor.

CBS-Boston: Revere Man Charged With OUI In Highway Work Site Crash

12 Displaced from Fire on Chelsea Street: Three buildings near Santarpio's Coverage from Ch7 Patch NECN Globe

Bloodhorse: Suffolk Downs Set for Live Racing Aug. 6-7

Fight, Fight: NJ racetrack v. Suffolk Downs

 

Aftermath: Quick action by BFD saved neighboring buildings

Chelsea Street Fire
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BH: Opposing Question 1, Celeste Myers back fighting gaming in region


Irony alert! Liberals on Beacon Hill: Two day tax holiday in August 2016 is "too expensive"

Universal Hub: Liverpool Street: Proposal for 24-unit East Boston building now proposal for 36-unit East Boston building

BG: Health Center plans for Old Library Building on Meridian Street underscores need for services, diverse uses

 

  August 2: Regina Marchi, author of 'Legendary Locals,' to speak at Kiwanis


August 2: National Night Out  Mayor, Police Commissioner plan events Local: 3 - 9 p.m Tuesday; LoPresti Park

Peace Walk in Eastie; Walsh joins effort to give residents And police a chance unite

The essence of Eastie: Congrats to long-time residents Jim and Rose Aloisi of Chelsea Street
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State Representative Adrian Madaro recently presented Citations from the House of Representatives to Rose and James Aloisi, Sr.  The citations recognized the celebration of their 90th birthdays and their 67th wedding anniversary.  The Aloisi's are long time residents of East Boston and they celebrated these milestones with their family at a luncheon held in their honor.

Massport Dicktat: No Uber at Logan!

July 28: Greenway Meeting GreenwayImage

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Conte column: NewBostonPost.com: Social Impact Bonds, a Primer


Fox25: Violent crimes, young suspects have neighbors 'beyond fed-up'


Daily Mail: Arrested: Jose Alejandro Hernandez of East Boston  Coverage Globe

WCVB-TV: Arrest made in connection with body found in East Boston garage; Bianca Lainez died from traumatic injuries





The Fourth: A good time to set the record straight on the "Battle of Noddle's Island, Hogg Island and Chelsea" and three challenges to historians. Read more

Ward 1 Democratic Endorses Four Candidates for public office Boncore, Borelli, Tompkins, Madaro. Read more here.


News: East Boston man drowns at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus Coverage: WHDH, Globe

News: East Boston man killed in Rte-495 crash

Free Tom Brady: Pats QB loses appeal. Next stop U.S. Supreme Court? Takes a knee, ends legal push



A Day at the East Boston Farmers Market

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July 25: The Gove Street Citizens Association monthly meeting agenda

Sunday crime news I: State police investigate unattended death on East Boston beach

Sunday crime news II: State police investigate sexual assault in Bremen Street park 



More on arrest: BPDNews: Juvenile Suspect Arrested in Death Investigation in the Area of 54 Princeton Street in East Boston DA Conley: Statement

WBUR: Touring The Nantucket Lightship, Largest Built In The U.S.


 EastBoston Lightship Nantucket 2010


BBJ: Boston named one of the rudest cities in U.S.

Budget Cuts! BG: Here’s what the Boston Public Schools budget shortfall looks like at the classroom level

 

SHNS: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh says arrest of second top aide 'disheartening'
 

Jeffries Point Planning & Zoning Meeting: July 20

 

Mayor Walsh leads peace March in East Boston

Eastie Week wraps up here


Latin American Dance Show: July 9

Wheels! Boston Transportation Department Offers Free Cycling Clinics for Women this Summer

 

Main Streets: Mayor Walsh Celebrates Boston Main Streets at 20th Annual Awards Ceremony

Business News: Meridian Bancorp, Inc. Quarterly Dividend Payout At $-1.6m

Fox News: Experts tracking local mosquito populations to prevent spread of disease

Change.org petition: Request Fr. Wayne Belschner to Remain at Sacred Heart Parish

State House Blues: In New Estimates, State's Tax Revenue Shortfall Approaches $1B

Suffolk Downs: Live Racing Returns This Weekend

Suffolk Downs in East Boston

 

 

Electronic tolling coming to East Boston



A tradition here at eastboston.com: For the Fourth of July: John F. Kennedy reads the Declaration of Independence.

Vigil! Dozens march for Blanca



Update! What an awful story!  BG: Teen who was found dead in Eastie faced treacherous trip from El Salvador




SJC says yes to slots ballot question: Coverage: Patch; Boston.com Milford Daily News; WWLP; Universal Hub

Globe: East Boston rapist identified through DNA match sentenced for 2011 attack

Towed to East Boston! Coast Guard Raises Sunken Tug off Boston

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More Old Photos: Suffolk Downs in 1950


Crime News: ICE HSI, partners arrest 66 Massachusetts gang members on gun and drug charges WCVB: Feds: Dozens of gang suspects swept up in RICO raids  Wicked Local has the list

RANDOM EASTIE!


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Update: BG: Man arrested! WCVB-TV Crime News: State Police Investigate Fatal Attack At Belle Isle Marsh Reservation  More 83 year-old man dies More: NECN More BH

BG: Muhammed Ali buried in East Boston-made casket

Change.org Petition Initiated: Meridian Street Library-City of Boston DND open up RFP again

Boston.com: Where we are likely to work; EB - Logan

Archival Photographs: EB Steam Pump Station



WBUR: Hundreds Gather Monday night at Boston City Hall To Honor Victims Of Orlando Attack

Must-read: Peter Lucas: When Kevin White put up a great wall to my China trip

ITAM BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR JUNE 22 - Details

 
Kaplan Const. begins work on 40,000 s/f Lyman School Apartments Lyman School


News: BG: Mayor Walsh plans to invest $25.1 million in replacing doors and windows in Boston Public Schools

Arts News: New Grants, Programs And Partnerships Unveiled In Effort To Boost Boston Arts

Political diversity in EB? Trump sign causes anxiety among liberals; No outrage at defaced Trump signs however.

What's Happening? A lot on Bremen Street! Events this month at the East Boston Library

Victim Identified: Blanca Lainez, 19, of East Boston

BRUTAL! NECN: Face smashed in!  MURDER! Police: Woman Found Dead in East Boston Garage Was Murdered BPD News: Death Investigation in the Area of 54 Princeton Street  BG coverage  WHDH coverage

Greenway Meeting June 23. at 6:30 PM at the Anna DeFronzo Center located at 395 Maverick Street, East Boston.

Fire on Frankfurt Street: $700,000 damage due to porch fire.


Herald: Displaces 5

 


Mark the date: North Suffolk-Conexions 20th Anniversary fundraiser on June 16

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Gove Street Citizens Association to hold meeting June 27: Agenda

Columbus Day goes on in Eastie: Fundraiser for Parade - Details


 Disco Diva Night


Kiwanis: June 21: Interclub with guest speaker Robert Lewis

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 Robert Lewis former EB resident Kiwanis Speaker



Commencement: Mayor Walsh delivers keynote at Bunker Hill Community College

Third Annual Gay Pride Flag Raising set for June 8 in Piers Park


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Politics: Ward 1 Democratic Committee update

Mayor Walsh: "My Leadership Style"

Union-town! Herald: Marty Walsh adviser pushed AFL-CIO building agenda

BG: State to keep incentive program for car insurers

LoPresti Park unveiled after $4M revamp

Preacher on wheels in Maverick Square

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BG: Boston celebrates its valedictorians




National Endowment for the Arts awards grant Boston Public Library/East Boston Branch to restore classic painting



 
News: Governor, Mayor, local officials break ground for $71 million Boston East project on Border Street

Real Estate News:Trinity Financial breaks ground on $71 million Boston East

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News: Police investigate shooting in East Boston @LoPresti Park

Herald: Eastie (OH) public housing to become private


Salesian Scholarship Breakfast draws a crowd, Lt. Governor praises work of East Boston institution.

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Lecture 6/7: East Boston Museum & Historical Society Launches Speaker Event: Master Storyteller John Christoforo of the Post Gazette to speak   JohnChristoforoPostGazetteSpeaksJune7-2016

Crime News: ICE HSI, partners arrest 66 Massachusetts gang members on gun and drug charges Question: Why is Immigration and Customs Enforcement Involved? Answer Pt. 1: "Over two dozen individuals have been detained for administrative deportations." Answer Pt 2: "The charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm or an alien in possession of a firearm and ammunition provides a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000."

May 31: Gove Street Citizens Association meets

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2016

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Flags in memory of Massachusetts service men and women who died in service to the nation at Boston Common
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Daily Item of Lynn:
Bikers salute heroes
BG coverage Wounded Vet Run 2016
"Motorcyclists ride from Revere to East Boston for veterans"


News: WCVB-TV: Strong, gusty winds could be to blame for East Boston damage

May 27: "Grounding the Narrative of the 1775 Battle of Chelsea Creek"

Chelsea Creek Lecture May 2016


News: Trash at 440 Meridian Street angers neighbors

Boom Town! City's taxable value has increased by 45% over the last 4 years

WBUR: "
A Building Block Of Inequality: The Less You Make, The More Of Your Income You Pay In Rent "

May 26: Friends of the East Boston Greenway With the East Boston Greenway Council

News: Greenway Narrow Gauge Section to open May 26



Conte: NewBostonPost: Old school outreach and the limits of progressive politics in 1st Suffolk and Middlesex Senate race;  Where was the progressive GOTV machine? 2007 Petruccelli-Rizzo  EB turnout: 20.57% EB 2016: 15.92%


May Events and Programs at the East Boston Branch: Listing here

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Local politics: Ward 1 Democratic Committee Meeting set for May 26

Events: East Boston Chamber Networking Breakfast on Thursday May 19th Sheriff Thompkins to speak  


  East Boston Athletic Board: Cornhole Tournament May 22


Universal Hub: Sister of woman crushed by Meridian Street drawbridge sues city, bridge operator, contractors

Arts Program: "KinderSteam" at the East Boston Early Education Center School


Salesian Scholarship Breakfast: May 26 (7 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.) at the Club's Wordsworth address




News: Boom Town! BMRB: City's taxable value has increased by 45% over the last 4 years

WBUR: "A Building Block Of Inequality: The Less You Make, The More Of Your Income You Pay In Rent "

Lecture 6/7: East Boston Museum & Historical Society Launches Speaker Event: Master Storyteller John Christoforo of the Post Gazette to speak   JohnChristoforoPostGazetteSpeaksJune7-2016


News: WCVB-TV: Strong, gusty winds could be to blame for East Boston damage

Local politics: Ward 1 Democratic Committee Meeting set for May 26

Daily Item of Lynn:
Bikers salute heroes
BG coverage Wounded Vet Run 2016 "Motorcyclists ride from Revere to East Boston for veterans"

National Endowment for the Arts awards grant Boston Public Library/East Boston Branch to restore classic painting



 Events: East Boston Chamber Networking Breakfast on Thursday May 19th Sheriff Thompkins to speak  

Arts Program: "KinderSteam" at the East Boston Early Education Center School

May Events and Programs at the East Boston Branch: Listing here

Universal Hub: Sister of woman crushed by Meridian Street drawbridge sues city, bridge operator, contractors

  East Boston Athletic Board: Cornhole Tournament May 22



The Pilot: Ordination class of 2016: Deacon Huan Dominic Ngo

Keep up on Hashtag #EastBoston here


Metro: Eversource plan draws opposition, creative protest

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Background: Petition drive launched to stop substation at Eagle Sq, site, once the MBTA car barn

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Photographs! What we saw at last month's event for the proposed EB Museum


Conte: NewBostonPost: Old school outreach and the limits of progressive politics in 1st Suffolk and Middlesex Senate race;  Where was the progressive GOTV machine? 2007 Petruccelli-Rizzo  EB turnout: 20.57% EB 2016: 15.92%

 

Wounded Vet Run 2016: Details


Walsh, City Realty hand out 26 free Chromebooks for local students
 
The Pilot: Forming the Future: East Boston Central Catholic School's 'House' program

September St. Sen Dem Primary: Boncore, Sierra, Kelly (D); One to face off against Bell (I) in final?

Boston Politics: BG: Mayor Marty and the feds
BG: Marty and the feds Pt 2

Pro Forma: May 10, 2016 Special Election

SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
Total
Number of Precincts 25
Precincts Reporting 25 100.0%
Times Counted 781/45522 1.7%
Total Votes 777
Times Blank Voted 4

JOSEPH A BONCORE 676 87.00%
Write-in Votes 101 13.00%

Coverage: (BG) Boncore; Daily Item of Lynn, Commonwealth Magazine

NorthEnd-Waterfront.com: Joe Boncore Wins State Senate Race for First Suffolk & Middlesex District (Precinct Results)

Bombshell News: Boncore sued by police officer in March 2011 accident (BG)

MrKimRestaurantOrientHeightsEastBoston Pedestrian killed in EB. Coverage: WCVB-TV BH Was owner of Korean Japanese Restaurant in Orient Heights Square.

Stat: Boston's pathetic 12.3% turnout CM:"Based on unofficial results, Boston residents accounted for only 35 percent of the 16,677 votes cast, a 10 point drop."

Business News: Meridian Bancorp, Inc. Reports Net Income for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2016

Resilient East Boston! Storm water design charette with local students

News: Massachusetts Innovation Bridge to utilize commonwealth’s technology




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R.I.P. Joe Falzone, "The One Man Band," WWII Veteran, political aide; wrote "Ode to Massachusetts"

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R.I.P. Barbara Anderson, anti-tax activist, and one-time Blue Line strap-hanger. A gale force fighting for the taxpayer. Howie Carr pays tribute to "The Governor"'; Read her last column

WGBH News: Latinos Push Back Against Trump and Supporters in East Boston Owner "No! I won't be pressured to take that sign down."

NewBostonPost: Frank Conte on the limits and threats of eminent domain More Conte at NewBostonPost.Com: A city with a future is a city for families

http://www.thebostonpilot.com/articleprint.asp?id=176354

Boncore 4019
Rizzo 3620
Livingstone 2803
Edwards 2363
Hwang 2092

The Big Question Will Progressives Launch a Candidate in the Fall?

FoxNews: On Eagle Hill, business owners upset on residential parking

Business: Hotel tax to be extended to short-term rentals; Lamattina supports

Care Dimensions, hospice care, lauds EB volunteer

UH: East Boston condos approved after owner removes three-bedroom units to keep students away

Hwang carries Boston precincts (25/25 reporting)

DIANA HWANG 1284   23.69%
JAY D LIVINGSTONE 1166   21.51%
LYDIA MARIE EDWARDS 1098   20.26%
JOSEPH A BONCORE 1000   18.45%
DANIEL RIZZO 681   12.56%
PAUL A ROGERS 144   2.66%
STEVEN MORABITO 37   0.68%
Write-in Votes 10   0.18%


Open House: East Boston Artists Group April 23-24 Mark the date:

Lenny Florence Grants: Deadline: April 26
Details

More buses for Eastie? BG: MBTA considers extra buses on routes

Fallout: Man wrongfully charged in brutal MS-13 murder is one step closer to freedom


A horror story: BG: Law enforcement moved 16-year-old out of Chelsea before his brutal murder

Personal Financing and Budgeting Workshop at the East Boston Branch Library, April 23rd at 3 p.m

What's Happening at the EB Library! A lot including programs during school vacation break

The Gove Street Citizens Association monthly meeting for April 25, 2016: Agenda

News: Massport holds learn about STEM careers at Logan

Suffolk DA: Murder Verdict in East Boston Domestic Violence Homicide

Speculators going wild in Eastie but money isn't everything: Gentrification in Eastie and Southie leaves some behind (BG gated)

Confirmed: BPDNews: Death Investigation in the Area of 7 Wordsworth Street  More from the Globe

Tough case; Globe: Man who killed his rapist seeks early release



Loftel gets go-ahead from ZBA. Construction has support of Gove Street Citizens Association

Loftel Hotel on Orleans Street
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April 7: EB Social Centers Pizza & Comedy Night fundraiser

Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association April 11 at 7pm JP Yacht Club 565 Sumner Street

Politics: How EB voted in the March 4 Presidential Primary

City of Boston East Boston Resident Parking Program Expanding to Eagle Hill Not so fast ! Resident parking restriction hurts business says owner of Rino's Place


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Night Riders Unite! State Senate Candidate Diana Hwang Delivers Over 1,000 Petitions to Save Late Night T Service

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Politics; Sen. Candidate Steve Morabito opens headquarters in Orient Heights

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Open House: East Boston Artists Group April 23-24
Mark the date: Artist List


Dan Rizzo holds standout in Orient Heights

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Tough case; Globe: Man who killed his rapist seeks early release

April 7: EB Social Centers Pizza & Comedy Night fundraiser


News: Child on tricycle hit by car in East Boston
Sampan: State senate candidates gather at forum in Chinatown
Real Estate News: Suburban home prices are down in 2016, in these towns most of all
Police officer does BPD proud: Cop helps man, 68, out of a jam

Rent Control? Boston City Council Considers 'Just Cause' Evictions

Bookmark It! City Council Live

T Control Board votes to increase MBTA fares
 
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Bank on wheels: BBJ: Forget food trucks. This bank (EBSB) is building a branch on wheels.


April 2: Bay State Chapter of Freedoms Foundation to honor Judge Joseph Ferrino of Winthrop with "Spirit of '76" Award


Politics: Ward 1 Democratic Committee to consider endorsing in Spc. State Senate race at its March 29 meeting

Tonight!  April 1 Wally Bowe Memorial Fundraiser


T Control Board votes to increase MBTA fares
 
2012BlueLineDown Blue Line Car

 

Pro-abortion politics enters senate race as Planned Parenthood calls shots: BG: Edwards' ‘Progressive pro-life’ Facebook post draws scrutiny  No nuance for PP.

March 31: EB Community Forum for the State Senate Candidates 6:00pm to 8:00pm @ East Boston Social Centers SpecialStateSenateElectionForum331-2016

Gove Street to meet March 28. Details


NorthEndWaterfront.com has a great overview of the State Senate race.

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

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The door to Eddie C's in Maverick Sq.

 

March 24: Friends of the East Boston Greenway With the East Boston Greenway Council

Rizzo opens headquarters on Meridian Street
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Pat Capogreco Dino DiFronzo Dan Rizzo Jeff Drago. Joe Demelio open HQ in EB

New Boston Post: In Boston, liquor licenses can play a key growth role

Done! At caucus 2/27, local Democrats elect delegates to June state convention. The list

NewBostonPost.com:  Boston immigrants drive Hub’s economic vitality, author says

It's coming to Eastie: Northern Avenue Bridge Group: Not so fast!

Money to waste: State to spend $2 million to study N-S RL.  Frank Conte: BG: Why the North-South Rail Link is a bad idea

WBUR: Logan Airport Tries New Ways To Handle Overflow Parking

A Natural Resource: Daily Item of Lynn: Belle Isle Marsh

March 15: Kiwanis Club to host guest speakers from Pace Elder Service Plan on March 15

NewBostonPost: Boston neighborhoods reshaped by gentrification

Frank Conte: BG: Why the North-South Rail Link is a bad idea

Hey liberals! Should you ever wonder why in 2018 Governor Baker will win East Boston precincts big, just look here!

Boston Globe, a/k/a Team Hillary, sees Trump sign in East Boston, becomes distressed  (Gated)

Read it here first! How East Boston Voted on Presidential Primary Day (Trump runs away; Clinton in a squeaker!)

Republican Primary
Democratic Primary

Boston Votes:
GOP State Committee Woman


JOYCE M KELLY      1398 59.92%
LAURA RIGAS             908 38.92%
Write-in Votes                27 1.16%

Unofficial by precinct

Dem/GOP Presidential race totals for Mass.

AP Wrap-up Republican Donald Trump cruised to an easy victory in Massachusetts as Hillary Clinton edged Bernie Sanders for the nod from Bay State Democrats in the presidential primary contests

Local Politics: March 16: Ward 1 Democratic Committee Meeting in East Boston

State Senate Candidate Forum at JPNA Meeting on March 14 at 565 Sumner Street

Crime News: 2 teens charged with armed robbery in East Boston, police search for third suspect

March 10:  Meeting of the Friends of the East Boston Library

Suffolk & Middlesex Special: Morabito to lauch campaign with fundraiser Feb. 19 at Comfort Inn and Suites Revere

Presidential Primary Day in EB: Democrats put up candidates for State Committee and Ward Committee. The ballot

GOP list for State Committee and Ward Committee

News: WCVB: 3 rescued when tug boat sinks in bay: Rescued crew brought to East Boston Herald Coast Guard saves

East Boston Savings Bank Honors Board of Director Vincent D. Basile

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GOP State Committee Women's race heats up: Kelly v. Rigas

"I am proud to announce that I, Donald Logan Willyard, am running as a Republican for the Massachusetts State Senate First Suffolk & Middlesex District."
18-year old GOP candidate for Suffolk and Middlesex District to battle Democrats

Politics: Ward 1 GOP endorses incumbent Joyce Kelly of Revere for Republican State Committeewoman for Massachusetts’ First Suffolk and Middlesex Senatorial District. More on Kelly

Rigas gets major elected official endorsements

GOP grassroots vent at "Establishment."

Gove Street Citizens Association to meet: Feb. 29

Herald: Lawmen address MS-13 scourge: Recruiting tactics worry Eastie parents WHDH Video

City of Boston Archives: East Boston Subway Tunnel (Ed. note) Stronger and better than the Big Dig.



Terrible News: EB 15-year-old struck by car in Randolph dies

Greenway Meeting: Thursday, Feb. 25

Feb. 27: Local Democrats to Caucus

National Politics Close to Home:
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders backers tout support in Massachusetts communities of color

Politics: Chinese-American Women Officials Endorse Diana Hwang: Hail Her Leadership on Mentoring Young Asian Women

Threat! Robocall bomb threats at schools including EBHS.

News: EB's John Nucci is now a member of the Massport board.

Cars! More Cars:  Massport looks to add 5,000 parking slots at Logan

Gated Globe: "Progress and pain"

News: CBS-Boston: Manhole Fires Cause Power Outages In Boston

Most worthy of the honor: BH: City moves to rename Marine Industrial Park after Ray Flynn

Crime News: Two men arrested on drug charges, police say

Appreciation: Ray Flynn on Buddy Cianci

MEB Pee Wee team play friendly with visiting team from Beijing, China.

Beijing Chinese Hockey EB-Malden

The Pilot: Cardinal gathers with pro-life pilgrims in D.C. including East Boston ones

New Name Surfaces: Joseph Boncore of Winthrop

BG: Wynn-Walsh reach deal on Everett casino

BBJ: Is the rent too damn high? Boston rents now 4th in U.S.

East Boston Film Series 2016

Sacco and Vanzetti

Thursday, February 18th
5:30 PM
It Happened in Boston Film Series
 

East Boston Branch Library
365 Bremen Street
Contact:

Margaret Kelly, Librarian
(617) 569-0271

E-mail:
mkelly -at- bpl.org

Meeting:  JPNA Agenda for Feb 15.

BG: Rizzo to run (gated)

PG: Revere City Councilor S. Morabito to run for State Sen.

Suffolk & Middlesex Politics: Cambridge Chronicle: Former Vice Mayor Benzan opts out of state Senate race to replace Petruccelli

East Boston High School has an MS-13 problem and we want to know what the Mayor is doing about it.

East Boston Public Library Film Series: Feb. 11 LoveStory

Good! Public Safety Meeting, hosted by Mayor Walsh, with elected officials Thursday, Feb. 11th 6:30-8:00 p.m. at East Boston High School

Feb. 11: Thursday, Meeting of The Friends of The East Boston Library 6:30 P.M. 365 Bremen Street

Snow apocalypse 2/8/16:  Libraries to shut down at 5 p.m. today

Full press release: Diana Hwang announces candidacy for State Senate

Crime News: Andover Attorney Found Guilty in $1Million IRS Scam

State of the State: Baker sets agenda cites charter school push, gives shout out to East Boston scores.

Politics: Rizzo is in State Senate race! State House News Service

Body found at 800 Border Street

I
n the name of SEIU: 6 arrested in wage protest at Logan;  Update: Charges dropped against 1 Protester

Oh Deer! BG: Deer possibly being kept as pet in East Boston released to woods

 

East Boston Zoning 202 Maverick Street January 21: Meeting to discuss Shipyard Apartments at 202 Maverick

Space Saver Drama- Winter joy of city life; 7News: Second space saver issue arises in Boston following snow storm

News: Fire on Condor Street. Details

Politics: Hwang is in to succeed Anthony (Gated at the Globe)

Politics '16: Ernani says no to Senate seat.  Details; Earlier: Adrian's out. Will not run for State Senate.

Politics: The always-worth-reading Peter Lucas: "Climate change spurs Senate's brain drain" and its not AGW he's talking about

BBJ: We're sixth in the nation when it comes to price of rentals

Rents priced right? Curbed Boston: What $2,000 a Month Rents in East Boston Right Now

Full press release: Diana Hwang announces candidacy for State Senate

Politics: Hwang is in to succeed Anthony (Gated at the Globe)

Politics '16: Ernani says no to Senate seat.  Details; Earlier: Adrian's out. Will not run for State Senate.

Politics: The always-worth-reading Peter Lucas: "Climate change spurs Senate's brain drain" and its not AGW he's talking about

Special elections slated for April 12 (P), May 10 (F).

BG: Immigration raids has community on edge 

More costs for you! New Boston Post: Boston’s flood zone grows, adding insurance costs for thousands; City of Boston resources More from BHA

Charlie digs Sal and the Stompers

Baby Bella mom pleads not guilty

Local Firm settles with OSHA: OSHA Settlement with Massachusetts Contractor Seeks to Prevent Future Death

History: The 1942 Luongo’s Restaurant Fire and Collapse in East Boston; Six Boston Firefighter Line of Duty Deaths

From EBDOTCOM archives: M. Laurano on the great fire of 1942

Howie Carr: Long Before James ‘Whitey’ Bulger, There Was Joe Kennedy of East Boston


1/28/2016 TONIGHT!  Taste of Eastie

TONIGHT Greenway Meeting:  January 28, 2016


WBUR: WALSH'S STATE OF THE CITY RECAP

Why? Cops won’t say where slain teen was from

Murder Victim Identified! 16-year-old Christofer Perez-De la Cruz

Not a good start to the New Year in EB: Fatal Shooting In East Boston Is City’s First Homicide Of 2016 WBUR; More from Masslive.com

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Jeffries Point  Neighborhood Association Meeting 1/11/2016: Agenda

Jan. 22: EB Chamber Prosperity Awards

From the State House: Senate charter supporters don’t see path for bill’s passage

Crime news: Update: Home invasion suspects: It's all a misunderstanding; Previously:
3 men arrested in Boston home invasion; Incident took place on Saratoga Street early Christmas morning More from BPDNews

JP News: As Property Taxes Rise, Who Should Shoulder the Bill?

Boston Globe: Boston’s immigrant populations grows 20 percent from 2000 to 2014; EB sees 50.5 percent growth

Is rent control coming back? BG: Boston mayor signals support for ordinance to rein in evictions of renters by investor landlords

Radio Boston: Evictions In East Boston: Housing Lessons From San Francisco

 

DA's office: East Boston Students Complete Anti-Violence Curriculum

Fox25: Children and families forced to live in church after home collapsed months ago

WBUR: Evictions In East Boston: Landlords On What A ‘Just Cause’ Ordinance Would Mean

BBJ: BRA approves $244M in construction projects throughout city; 175 Orleans Street loft hotel included

Casino News Daily: Residents oppose slots at Suffolk Downs

Latest assessment: Sam Adams School improves standing

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A-7 Police show restraint in arresting local man. Read more; Good job. 

BYOB: BU-DFP: Bringing your own coming to Boston?

Fees hiked! BG: Boston to double affordable housing fees for developers