East Boston Dot Com Newspage and Archive 2015

BRA wants comments on 175 Orleans: Submit here

Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association
May 11 Agenda

Land Use Council Grant Application for Annual Leonard Florence, Bulgroup Trust. Apply before May 15. Details

Cleanup slated for Golden Stairs Park. May 9

East Boston Main Streets Highlights Acoustic on Main May 1-10

BetaBoston on East Boston's original innovator Donald McKay; BG: A master designer in Boston built America’s fastest sailing ships

Boston Shines: EB Main Streets leads effort to spring clean neighborhood May 9

Business News: Meridian Bancorp, Inc. Reports Net Income for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2015

Dying Days: BH: Suffolk Downs gamblers must settle for simulcast horse races

Call to Action: East Boston Skatepark Clean Up and Pizza! May 1

News: East Boston Malden Youth Hockey receives ‘Grow Hockey' grant from city of Malden

RANDOM EASTIE

A Challenge for BPS: BG: Boston schools’ language barriers persist: US says city failing to improve English skills for thousands

For the record: Agenda for 4/30 Advisory Committee at Massport

"Hitting the ground running," Rep. Madaro Files $300,000 in Budget Amendments for East Boston Gets language for Farm to School money

News: 2 injured after car drives off embankment in East Boston

Rally held: Parents of missing Mexican students More at EBNews.

Installation of new Chamber officers set for April 30.

photo: eastboston.com

City Hall To Go: To visit Eastie on 5/17

Daily Racing Form: Plan calls for three racing dates at Suffolk Downs this summer

BBJ: Is Lend Lease's Clippership Wharf project what East Boston has waited for?

The neighborhood will never be the same WBUR's Ellssa Ely remembers Bill Scantlebury of Betty Ann Food Shop.

Olympics: Globe: Olympic bid gains support, but with a big ‘if’ Poll finds most back bid when state funds not used

Q: Where Are the Safest Neighborhoods in Boston? A: East Boston is one of them.

The Gove Street Citizens Association monthly meeting agenda for April 27

Eastie gets organized. NOAH building a directory of civic organizations. Make sure your group gets listed

Economic Disparity: New Boston Fed report finds large disparities in assets and debts among subpopulations in the greater Boston area

East Boston News: Another tribute to Bill Bagley

Friday is the deadline! Scholarship Application open through 4/24: Donna Rauseo Memorial Scholarship

Meeting and Cleanup slated for Golden Stairs Park. Meeting April 23

Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Planning & Zoning Meeting Agenda For April 22

Crime News: Boston police searching for indecent assault suspect

Gambling News: State reviewing Wynn Everett land deal

Weighing them in at 90% Adrian Madaro romps to victory. Madaro: 1,749, Pomodoro: 190; 11 percent turnout. Globe coverage
R.I.P. Bill Bagley, Jr. January 8, 1944 - March 13, 2015; A portrait of a friend by Michael Laurano

Mayor Walsh visits East Boston High School Jets Hockey Team: City Champs

Firefighters battle auto repair shop fire on Liverpool Street

Last day today! Discover East Boston at the 15th Annual Open Studios Weekend: April 25 & 26

News: BG: Body of East Boston Man Found Under Melting Snow in Revere Coverage from Daily Item of Lynn

News: Fox: Springfield pair plead guilty to kidnap scam

Is this a good idea? BostInno: Drizly Expands to New Areas in Boston

BU Daily Free Press: Pilot program to offer Boston area youth MBTA passes

EBSB Lauded: East Boston Savings Bank honored by MassHousing for being a top producer of loans to minority borrowers and being a top producer in Suffolk County. More from Daily Item of Lynn

Looking back at local history: All hailed Will Rogers' visit to East Boston airfield.

Sign up for fuel assistance at APAC

From Oscar's to Yoga: UH: Jeffries Point to get rooftop dining - and yoga

It's back, sort of! BH: Sprint-RadioShack stores launched across Bay State including EB

Conte: Worcester Business Journal: Why we tuned out Radio Shack

151 Liverpool St. EB pic.twitter.com/UyYLpiGG6O
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 15, 2015

City Hall To Go: To visit Eastie on 4/17
12:30-2:30 Maverick Square

Housing: (South End News) Residents Call for Just Cause Eviction Policy

On the Marathon bomber verdict: Flynn: Take into account suffering families’ feelings, opinions

Great picks for Eastie: Walsh appoints Karen Buttiglieri, Mary Berninger to city's Massport Advisory Committee
Arts: 13th Annual EAST BOSTON Open Studios! Details

Media award: Chamber's Heigelmann to keynote Boston Media Exchange Awards

April 14: BRA: Clippership Wharf Public Meeting

Fire last Tuesday night: 1 Firefighter transported from 2-alarm blaze

TODAY!
There's an election March 31 for state rep

Belle Isle Marsh cleanup: Judge Ferrino is organizing a Clean Up this Saturday, April 11th at 9 AM sponsored by the East Boston and Revere Kiwanis. Meet at the parking lot on Bennington Street.

East Boston Housing Committee & Resident Associations: Wed, April 15th -- 6:30-8:00 p.m. East Boston YMCA, 215 Bremen Street; Parking available.

Good luck Candice! Greenway program manager moving on

Crime News: BH: Cops: Woman stabs boy, 4, in E. Boston argument BH: To face murder rap; Boston woman facing charges after box cutter attack

Roundup: El Globo coverage: In East Boston House race, Democrat faces independent Walsh backs Adrian; Joanne says “We need women in there. Women power!”

Union clout: Local 589 Endorses Adrian Madaro for State Rep (1st Suffolk)

Background: Mayor holds forth post-primary at Orient Heights: Or as the Globe puts it: Walsh goes to Eastie; Adrian! It's Madaro! Congrats to the Democratic nominee...BH: Madoro wins close race

Politics: Joanne Pomodoro: Why I'm running for state rep

Elegy for a Bakery: Michael Laurano remembers Betty Ann Food Shop, an East Boston institution in the Fourth Section

A Challenge for BPS: BG: Boston schools’ language barriers persist: US says city failing to improve English skills for thousands Extract: "The US agencies cited six schools in particular where dozens of students lacked English-language instruction: Charlestown High, East Boston High, Frederick Pilot Middle School, Orchard Gardens K-8, Tech Boston Academy, and Madison Park Technical Vocational High."TONIGHT! Gove Street Citizens Association Meeting: March 30

City Hall News: Mayor Walsh Appoints Claudia Correa As Neighborhood Liaison For East Boston

Herald: Group pushes to update MA public records law

EB Main Streets set to host second monthly merchants’ meeting on April 8

2024 Boston Background: Mark the date now: Sept. 29 for Meeting on 2024 Olympics in Boston: and bring this column by Steve Buckley of the BH; More details from City Hall

EB Main Streets set to host second monthly merchants’ meeting on April 8

Universal Hub: 151 Porter a 'boutique hotel'?

YouTube history of EB 1949: Street cars in East Boston

Odd! BG: Tropical birds found in apartment on Meridian Street

Don't tell the teachers union: Charter school success confirmed in Stanford study

Report: Olympics would boost MA economy... maybe

BMRB: Boston’s taxable value surpasses $100 billion for the first time
Business News: 11.5M Paris Village Project to Add Housing in East Boston

News: Pedestrian seriously injured in Winthrop car crash Update: Mental health exam ordered for mom charged with OUI

Special State Rep Race: Debate set for March 24.

Crime News: Universal Hub: Man shot near LoPresti Park in East Boston

Friends of East Boston Greenway & Greenway Council: March 26
The final stretch, Tuesday: EBHS students host State Rep Special Final Debate Madaro (D) v. Pomodoro (I) March 24

Update: BPDNews: Suspect Apprehended More from BH: Suspect driving stolen car nearly hit two cops, DA says DA Statement: Officers’ ID of Suspect Leads to Arrest Video: Father shares story. Backgrounder: Crime News: 4-year-old safe after car he was in was stolen
Public Meeting: JPNA Meeting Planning and Zoning Agenda for March 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor holds forth post-primary at Orient Heights: Or as the Globe puts it: Walsh goes to Eastie

Yo Adrian! It's Madaro! Congrats to the Democratic nominee...BH: Madoro wins close race

ADRIAN C MADARO 1498 42.09%
JOSEPH RUGGIERO 1140 32.03%
EDWARD W DEVEAU 570 16.02%
LOUIS M SCAPICCHIO 174 4.89%
CAMILO HERNANDEZ 173 4.86%
Write-in Votes 4 0.11%

Stats: Registered Voters 17317 - Cards Cast 3683 -- 21.27% Turnout

BPD News: Great Work Recognized - Commissioner's Commendation Presented to Life Saving Officer in East Boston

East Boston 2020: Olympic Stadium at Suffolk Downs? Any plan for the site must meet community principles, approval

The real question is why does Zip Car need a special favor? BostInno
Community Meeting: The Old Storage Building on New Street Boston Landmarks Commission is holding a community meeting concerning the developer's request to level the building. Thursday, March 19th, 6:00PM, Maverick Landing Community Room

Background: Politics: The BNN-TV interview with A. Madaro; Globe: East Boston Democrats battle for backers

Crime News: BG: Teen boy arrested in East Boston on drug, gun charges

Crime News: BG: East Boston man pleads guilty to armed carjacking

Sports; Eastie loses to St. John's by one point

Suffolk Downs: GT: Horse racing needs legislative OK to return to Suffolk

Suffolk Downs: Daily Item of Lynn: Horsemen all in with Suffolk Downs

Update from Malden East Boston Youth Hockey

Not so fast Mr. Mayor: BH: Eastie residents: Clear streets and we’ll remove space-savers

HOT EB R.E. @ $939,000 Curbed Boston: What It's Like to Live Inside an Historic House in East Boston

USA! USA! Eruzione: "The streets in East Boston were lined with people waving flags."

R.I.P. East Boston's Vinny Celeste, World War II vet. ran against JFK for Senate as GOP standard bearer. "I don’t live on the Riviera. I live in East Boston.”
Postponed Again: Meeting of the East Boston Museum rescheduled for March 2nd, 6:00PM, Maverick Landing
WWII veteran celebrates 90th birthday in St. Augustine, FL. East Boston-born

Suck it up Boston. This is winter! BH: Some whine, others call for stiff upper lip.

Candidates for state rep send your press releases to editor (at) eastboston.com today!
Politics: Adrian Madaro proposes plan to lower taxes and expand soundproofing for East Boston residents affected by Logan Airport
EBNHC Appoints Chief Medical Officer;
Longtime search yields talented physician with Naval background Meet Dr. Fantes Also proud to announce the appointment Chief Nursing Officer. Meet Dr. Thomas

Issues: Madaro Launches Small Biz Listening Tour

WEBN: Coverage of Sacred Heart State Rep forum

Politics: State Rep. Special: Adrian Madaro advocates for new senior center, Policies aimed at protecting seniors

Politics: Candidates for State Representative in East Boston Answer Questions from Newly Formed Progressive Group

Politics: Adrian Madaro Proposes Job Creation Plan for East Boston Residents

Politics: It's Lou Scapicchio on BNN News

Campaign for First Suffolk. Madaro Focuses on Creating Pathways to Careers through Improved Educational Opportunities, Including Vocational and Technical Program

Latest: Adrian Madaro Announces Plan To Alleviate Parking Shortage

It's tough out there in the snow. BH: Errand long, treacherous for Eastie mom Daily Item of Lynn: T woes have commuters feeling blue
Public Meeting: Gove Street Citizens Association is back. Meets Feb. 23.

DEFLATE THIS!
Patriots win #SB49

Dive In: Valentine's Day Plunge for East Boston Relay for Life

BostonInno: 5 Questions for Boston Transportation Commissioner & Eastie lifer Gina Fiandaca

Former resident Charles Giuliano recalls East Boston Blizzards

Business News: Boston Fed announces members of 2015 Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council: EBSB CEO Richard J. Gavegnano selected
Special Election is TODAY! Get out and vote.

Poll locations more info

Postponed to 2/16 Public Meeting: Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Meeting will feature State Rep. Candidate Forum Town Hall Debate 2/18 Details

JPNA: Neighborhood Association to meet; hold candidates forum 2/16.

Politics: State rep. candidate Ruggerio weighs in on Governor Baker's budget fix. Says he is against cuts for substance abuse programs.

Business News: Meridian Bancorp, Inc. reports net income for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014

Here comes Hizzoner! Walsh endorses Ruggerio!
It takes a reporter to make clear to the mayor about a constituent's complaint. Sharman gets results

Updates from Governor's Office. Alerts

Day of Delays on the MBTA: BG: Rough for riders
One measure: 15.9" EB (Logan) snowfall reported as of 3AM Tues
NOAH gets grant. Details

NWS: Latest weather More: Warnings & Advisories

Road condition: BH: Marty Walsh urges patience as city tackles roads

2024 Boston: Suffolk Downs in play? Boston 2024 Releases Details of Olympic Bid BG: Olympic Games would transform industrial district; Also, SD mentioned

2024 Boston: 40 percent would oppose Olympics in MA

Heard on the street: Sacred Heart to hold issues forum for state rep special election.
Wed., Feb 11 at 6:00pm in the hall of Sacred Heart Church 303 Paris street. "This is not a debate."

Politics: Meet and Greet with Candidate Lou Scapicchio Feb. 7.
News: Suffolk Downs moving towards redeveloping East Boston, Revere property
News: BG: EB resident Goodwin happy fugitive who killed his friend caught BH: Worldwide manhunt nets Boston slay suspect

Sal strikes at Everett: BH: LaMattina: Stop Wynn permits
News: BMRB urges action on city pensions

Upcoming Library Events: Ballet Documentary at the East Boston Branch Library on Saturday, January 24 and other January events

Taste of Eastie Jan. 29. The line-up

City Hall: BG: Mayor Walsh names Gina Fiandaca of EB to head transportation department BH: Walsh taps city hall vet for top post.

It's that time of the year again! 19th Taste of Eastie on Thursday, January 29th, 2015
Blizzard 2015: Governor declares state of emergency, effective immediately

Politics: NorthEndWaterfront.com: Senator Anthony Petruccelli Sworn in for Fifth Term

Claim: He was driving drunk at 4 p.m. on Rte 1A Background: Update! Portion re-opened; Traffic mess on Rte. 1A: Closed in both directions

Fire on Frankfurt Street: Eight displaced; Started on mattress

Universal Hub: New East Boston apartment building by CDC would be aimed at people who can't afford market-rate rents

An excellent speech: Governor Baker takes the helm

Gelzinis: Dad of opiate addict; ‘Charlie Baker really gets it"

Congrats: Eastie's Urena, Marine Corps Veteran, Appointed to State Secretary of Veterans Affairs by Baker
Kiwanis Half-Ball Tourney this weekend Jan 24.

Political News: DeAraujo to Madaro, Dem Activist DiBona to Ruggerio, Deveau files first

Required Reading: Joe Fitz on Ed Brooke; News: Former Senator Ed Brooke has died.

News: Walsh v. MGC; City sues over Everett casino

Our tally of declared State Rep. candidates! Ed Deveau, Camilo Hernandez
Adrian Madaro, Joe Ruggerio, Lou Scapicchio; Who are we missing?

CANCELLED Greenway Meeting - Jan. 22 Agenda

Jan. 22: BRA Roseland Meeting: Details
Sports: Malden/East Boston Mites outplay Dorchester, winning 4-2 and Mayor's Cup

Commendable! East Boston Main Streets Receives Commendation from Boston House of Representatives

Suffolk Downs: BG: To simulcast or not, legislature mulls

ATMs at Casinos; Not so fast. Lawmakers drop casino-ATM language from banking bill

Fire at 725 Saratoga St. BG report

Is this a good idea? USOC chooses Boston to represent U.S. choice for Olympics 2024

Business News: EBSB (Meridian Bancorp) Up to Strong Buy on Top-Line Strength

NECN: Boston Mayor, Schools, Teacher Union Negotiate Expanded School Day Proposal

News: BG: Jockey sues Suffolk Downs, alleging lax helmet policy

Take this survey: NOAH launches questionnaire. Details.

News: Gaming Today: Hope of keeping live racing at Suffolk Downs fades

TV Interview: Stephan Marin and Mike Passariello, Youth Organizers with Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, talk about their survey on sleep loss

Business News: Bid set for new Police Station at Eagle and Condor Streets.

Just talk: New England Revolution soccer stadium at Suffolk Downs?

Verizon helps Mario Umana Academy: Telecom giant helps with engineering program; How school will use the grant.

Beef on Meridian Street: Friends of Meridian Street outraged at Canton Eatery's request for extended hours

WELCOMING 2015