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East Boston Main Streets Presents Check to Mario Umana Academy

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:02:38 -0400

East Boston Main Streets volunteers were on hand to present a check for $2,500.00 to the Mario Umana Academy as a result of the 2012 Calendar sales. EBMS Treasurer Grace Magoon along with board member Marika McKnight released the proceeds from the 2012 EBMS calendar which was produced with the extraordinary help of volunteers Leigh Hall and Todd Antonellis. Read more at eastboston.com.

Wally Bowe's Legacy Lives On! Dynasty Team wins first ever title!

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Sun, 13 May 2012 21:39:44 -0400

This year’s Wally Bowe–Salesian Club Hoop Finals is now history … and Wally’s legacy as an inspiration and advocate for kids, and the manner they conduct themselves lives on.

Ward 1 ZBA hearing list updated

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Mon, 28 May 2012 10:40:57 -0400

Zoning Board of Appeal hearing list for East Boston cases updated.

Eastboston.com's feature "Calls to City Hall" updated

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Mon, 28 May 2012 21:59:53 -0400

Our calls to City Hall from Ward 1 list has been updated.

For Memorial Day, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae's "In Flanders Fields"

DeskEditor@Eastboston.com (DeskEdtitor) — Mon, 28 May 2012 10:27:36 -0400

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

Salesians 4th Annual Community Breakfast at Suffolk Downs

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:16:37 -0400

4th ANNUAL COMMUNITY BREAKFAST Rep. Carlo Basile, Host & Master of Ceremonies, Salesian Club Alumnus Thursday, June 21, 2012 Registration & Breakfast 7:30 AM * Program 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Suffolk Downs, 111 Waldemar Ave., East Boston, MA 02128 More at Eastboston.com.

Eagle Hill Civic Association Meets Wed, May 30

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:04:56 -0400

Eagle Hill Civic Association's monthly meeting at East Boston High School, 7 p.m.

Guest Editorial: Blair Gelbond

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:22:44 -0400

We need to quickly recognize the necessity of finding new, sustainable ways of living.

Univeral Hub: http://www.universalhub.com/crime/20120425-pink-loving-woman-sought-east-boston-bank-holdup.html

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Tue, 1 May 2012 06:59:50 -0400

Soveriegn Bank robber suspect wanted.

Robbery - Case No. 120246 April 25, 2012 East Boston : 2 Meridian St Case Details: W/F 5'3 brown hair. 110lbs 20's, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the word PINK on the back. Baggy pants. Suspect passed a demand note.

East Boston Open Studios Set for May 19 & 20

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:20:39 -0400

On the weekend of May 19, come explore East Boston vibrant arts scene and on't miss the great estaurants, the beautiful parks and the best harbor views in the city.

Orient Heights Blue Line Station Renovation News

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:04:22 -0400

MBTA Construction Advisory Orient Heights Station In order to maintain the safe operation of the station, and minimize disruption to weekday Blue Line service, Orient Heights Station will be shut down from 1:00 AM on Saturday, May 19th through 5:00 AM on Monday, May 21st. Read more at eastboston.com.

JPNA to meet May 14

Editor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Fri, 11 May 2012 07:26:13 -0400

Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association to meet on Monday, May 14. Agenda here on eastboston.com.

Bike Rodeo: Kiwanis Club of East Boston and Boston Police District 7 to host Annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo: May 19

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:05:48 -0400

East Boston, MA. 19-April-2012 On Saturday, May 19, 2012 the Kiwanis Club of East Boston, in Partnership with Boston Police District Seven, will hold their Annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo. The target is children Kindergarten to 5th grade. The event will include giving away free bicycle helmets, a free raffle for brand new bicycles, a bicycle safety clinic featuring bike safety inspections and optional quick tune-ups, safety lectures about the rules of the road, a presentation by the Boston Police K9 Unit, pizza, drinks and much more.

Step Back & Give Back; EBHS Scholarship Fundraiser

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:39:00 -0400

Alumni to hold fundraiser on May 18.

Ward 1 GOP Committee to meet 4/29

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:16:09 -0400

East Boston voters who are registered as “undeclared” or as Republicans are invited to attend. More at eastboston.com.

Groundbreaking for new East Boston Public Library

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:37:09 -0400

Groundbreaking ceremony for The New East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 11:00 am Corner of Bremen & Prescott Streets. Details at Eastboston.com.

April 18: East Boston Casino Opponents to Host Community Open House

DeskEditor@eastboston.com(DeskEditor) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:34:32 -0400

A casino at Suffolk Downs in East Boston would drastically and negatively change East Boston. Read more at eastboston.com.

April 18: Open House: Paris Street Community Center

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:47:30 -0400

Paris Street Community Center Open Housel: Wednesday, April 18, 2012: 4:00-7:00PM: 112 Paris Street, East Boston.

Fund established for victims of Chelsea Street fire

DeskEditor@eastboston.com(Editor) — Wed, 4 Apr 2012 22:34:12 -0400

Send donations to “Families of Chelsea Street Fire" c/o East Boston Savings Bank at 10 Meridian St., East Boston, MA 02128.

House Passes Bill Authorizing $200 Million for Municipal Road & Bridges

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Wed, 4 Apr 2012 15:08:00 -0400

(BOSTON) – State Representative Carlo P. Basile joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives today in passing legislation to apportion $14,410,230.00 for the maintenance of roads and bridges in Boston for the upcoming fiscal year. Read more at eastboston.com.

Boston Shines set for April 28.

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Wed, 4 Apr 2012 15:37:49 -0400

Read more about Main Streets and Boston Shines at eastboston.com.

JPNA to meet on April 9

Editor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Sun, 1 Apr 2012 07:35:28 -0400

Details at eastboston.com.

Friends of Belle Isle Marsh: The Battle of Chelsea Creek

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:48:57 -0400

The Battle of Chelsea Creek Monday, April 2nd 2012 Orient Heights Yacht Club 61 Bayswater Street East Boston Victor Mastone, Chief Underwater Archaeologist for Massachusetts will present his findings at a Friends of Belle Isle forum night. This is not a presentation you'll want to miss! For more info please call 617-567-5072.

Healthy Fun for the Whole Family: Let’s Get Walkin’!

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:46:48 -0400

East Boston, MA, March 23, 2012—The Let’s Get Movin’ program at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), along with the Boston Public Health Commission and walkBoston, is sponsoring a community walk for the whole family on Saturday, March 31, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The walk begins at the Let’s Get Movin’ office at 120 Liverpool Street in East Boston. Two miles in length, the walking route is suitable for all ages. Read more at eastboston.com .

Documerica Project photographer for EPA recreates landmark Neptune Road photographs.

Editor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:34:50 -0400

East Boston History from the EPA! Documerica Project photographer recreates landmark Neptune Road photographs. Thanks to Jim Morse.

The Kiwanis Club of East Boston celebrates its 65th Anniversary

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:31:00 -0400

Read about the successful Kiwanis Club anniversary dinner honoring Pat Rosa over at eastboston.com!

Musica! A Bilingual Sing-along for Preschoolers; Caravan Puppets: Timeless Tales

Editor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:14:53 -0400

On Thursday, March 29 join the East Boston Branch Library which hosts Musica! A Bilingual Sing-along for Preschoolers at 3 p.m. Sing and dance at this concert featuring both original and classic songs in English and Spanish. For more information, please call (617)569-0271. On Friday, April 6th the Caravan Puppets put on a delightful puppet show at the East Boston Branch Library at 3 p.m. The show features classic tales from around the world, such as The Chicken's Egg, Anansi and the Phantom Food and The Fox and the Grapes. For more information, please call (617) 569-0271.

Big Thank You to Savio Alumni

Editor@eastboston.com — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:33:06 -0400

Steve Fielding of the Salesian Boys and Girls Club pens a thank you to all those who made Savio Reunion a success!

Greenway Meeting, March 22

Editor@eastboston.com (Editor) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:20:04 -0400

Friends of the East Boston Greenway With the East Boston Greenway Council set meeting for Thursday, March 22, 2012. Agenda at eastboston.com.

The Boston Transportation Department Meeting on Central Square Redesign

Editor@eastboston.com (Editor) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:00:42 -0400

The Boston Transportation Department invites you to attend the PUBLIC MEETING APRIL 3, 2012 TUESDAY | 6:15 - 7:45 PM at EAST BOSTON SOCIAL CENTER 68 Central Square, East Boston More at Eastboston.com.

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Speak up about the tennis courts at Constitution Beach on March 26

Editor@eastboston.com (Editor) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:58:38 -0400

Department of Conservation and Recreation Commonwealth of Massachusetts Monday, March 26, 2012 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Orient Heights Yacht Club 61 Bayswater Street, East Boston At the public meeting, DCR will present plans to replace the existing two aged tennis courts at the Constitution Beach Reservation with three new tennis courts, make landscaping improvements, and enhance handicap access to the tennis courts. The project is scheduled for completion over the next four months. DCR has put aside approximately $300,000 for the project. If you have questions about the public meeting, please email DCR.Updates@state.ma.us or call 617-626-4974.

Deadline is March 19 for Funds To Plant Trees

Editor@eastboston.com (Editor) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:35:43 -0400

BOSTON, MA, March 12, 2012 – The deadline for this spring’s Grow Boston Greener (GBG) program is Monday, March 19. These are competitive mini-grants that provide $500 - $2,500 of funding for tree plantings in neighborhoods throughout Boston. Trees must be planted in the City of Boston, with volunteers, on public property or privately held publicly accessible areas such as schools, parks, greenways, gardens, grounds of health and social service agencies, and in projects of community development corporations. The Grow Boston Greener program was launched on Arbor Day, April 30, 2007 when an inventory of the City’s trees showed that Boston had an overall tree canopy cover of 29%. The GBG vision is to plant an additional 100,000 trees by 2020 to increase the urban tree canopy to 35% and make Boston a cooler, greener, healthier city. The goals of GBG are to increase tree canopy, mitigate heat island effect, reduce energy consumption, improve air quality and improve storm water management. GBG focuses not only on planting trees, but also on the community-based stewardship activities necessary to ensure the trees' survival. As Boston’s leading grassroots environmental organization, Boston Natural Areas Network manages the GBG program in partnership with the City of Boston. Funding for the GBG program is provided by the support of corporate and philanthropic donors through the Fund for Parks and Recreation in Boston. Applicants must be non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and their partners, such as community gardeners, friends of parks, schools and library groups, civic and neighborhood associations. Organizations without tax-exempt status can apply with a 501(c)(3) organization serving as the fiscal agent. To apply, complete and submit a GBG application form, a property owner consent form and a signed watering and maintenance agreement by March 19, 2012. Site visits for all applications will be conducted from March 20 to April 6, 2012. Applicants will be notified of decisions during the week of April 2, 2012. Trees need to be planted by June 3, 2012. To download an application please visit the GBG web site at www.growbostongreener.org. For more information visit our website or call BNAN’s Boston Urban Forestry Program Coordinator at 617-542-7686 ext 20. Boston Natural Areas Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing together local residents, partner organizations, public officials and foundations to preserve, expand and enhance urban open space, including community gardens, greenways and urban wilds. For further information about the organization, becoming a member or the calendar of events, visit www.bostonnatural.org, or call 617-542-7696.

Free Tax Preparation at East Boston APAC

Editor@eastboston.com (Editor) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:06:06 -0400

Call 617-567-8857 Are you eligible for the Earned Income tax credit. You may be if you are sing with three or more children and earn less $43,279 or less or married with three or more children and earn less than $48,279. Other qualifications apply. You cannot be a homeowner. The tax deadline has been extended to April 17th so don't wait to call and schedule an appointment todaty. APAC is located at 21 Meridian Street, East Boston.

Savio Reunion a success

Editor@eastboston.com (Editor) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:06:04 -0400

Fr. Mike Mendl has posted a number of photographs from last Saturday night's Savio Reunion at the Salesian Boys and Girls Club.

Globe: "50 join vigil held for missing Boston College student"

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Mon, 5 Mar 2012 06:34:36 -0400

Globe 3/4: "About 50 people attended a vigil Sunday for Boston College student Franco Garcia, who went missing 12 days ago. Parishioners at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in East Boston bowed their heads in prayer as two performers played acoustic guitars and a pan flute, music from Garcia’s native Peru.:

Technical Difficulties

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Mon, 5 Mar 2012 06:29:16 -0500

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Ethanol transportation safety hearing in Revere on Thursday

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Mon, 5 Mar 2012 06:24:42 -0500

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is holding a public hearing on a permit to upgrade its facility on filled tidelands being sought by Global Oil on Thursday, March 8th at 6pm. The public hearing will take place at Revere City Hall in the City Council Chambers 281 Broadway Revere. Please consider participating in this public hearing and/or submitting written comments to the DEP by March 28. Global Oil located in Revere, MA is proposing to bring freight trains carrying ethanol to their facilities along the Chelsea River to Revere. Ethanol is an alcohol that is mixed with gasoline for sale to gas stations, and is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid that burns at extremely high temperatures. Alcohol-resistant foam is necessary to extinguish ethanol fires along with specially trained fire-fighters. Global Oil is proposing to bring 60-car trains; each car will carry 30,000 gallons of ethanol, into its facility 2x per week, every week. This will result in 187,200,000 gallons of ethanol on freight trains each year. The route of the train is extremely dangerous as it will travel through densely populated residential neighborhoods and commercial centers. Should a fire or explosion occur, hundreds of thousands of people and dozens of businesses could be impacted. The train is likely to travel through the following cities and towns: Fitchburg, Leominster, Shirley, Ayer, Acton, Concord, Lincoln, Waltham, Cambridge, Somerville, Everett, Boston, Chelsea and Revere. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is holding a public hearing on a permit to upgrade its facility on filled tidelands being sought by Global Oil on Thursday, March 8th at 6pm. The public hearing will take place at Revere City Hall in the City Council Chambers 281 Broadway Revere. Please consider participating in this public hearing and/or submitting written comments to the DEP by March 28. In addition, please consider involving your Congressional leaders in fighting this egregious proposal. For more information, please contact the Chelsea Creek Action Group at (617)889-6080. From the Chelsea Collaborative and Chelsea Creek Action Group.

Basile votes for supportive housing legislation

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:56:56 -0500

(BOSTON) – Carlo P. Basile joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives this afternoon in passing supportive community housing legislation. This legislation requires that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, among other agencies, enter into a community housing and services memorandum of understanding (MOU). The MOU would include an action plan to coordinate the procurement and availability of community-based supportive services and subsidies for new and existing housing for residents with very low incomes. Read more at eastboston.com.

Captain Mancini promoted to Superintendent

DeskEditor@Eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:56:58 -0500

Farewell to Commander Mancini.

An East Boston Tribute to Abraham Lincoln

DeskEditor@eastboston.com — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:56:57 -0500

PDF Eulogy on the life, character and public services of the late president Abraham Lincoln delivered before Council No. 33, Union League of America, Sumner Hall, East Boston, May 8, 1865. by the Rev. Warren H. Cudworth. PDF file (Special Thanks to Michael Laurano).

Check out eastboston.com's twitter feed in RSS

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:16:34 -0500

To get faster updates on all things Ward 1, try Eastboston.com's Twitter feed in RSS format.

Globe: East Boston group to fight casino

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:39:52 -0500

Taking on the big Suffolk Downs casino push, citizens organize against gambling at East Boston site. Read more at the Boston Globe.

Globe: East Boston teacher appears on popular game show 'Jeopardy!'

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:06:27 -0500

District 7 in EB Reports: 2011 Crime Down 16%

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:04:27 -0500

Read Commander Mancini's report at Eastboston.com!

Lowell Richards, An Appreciation by Robert Strelitz

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:25:37 -0500

I knew Lowell Richards through my appointment by then City Councilor Paul Scapicchio to the WDAC (Waterfront Development Advisory Committee). Read more at eastboston.com.

Class of 1972 to hold 40th Reunion on September 15, 2012

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 23:02:10 -0500

Plans are underway to hold the 40th Reunion for East Boston High School's Class of 1972. Classes from 1971 and 1973 are invited once again to attend this gala event. An explosion of fun: surprise stand up comedian; one of a kind DJ and a family style Chinese Banquet. KOWLOON, RTE. 1 SAUGUS, MASSACHUSETTS. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012.... More information contact tonisfleamarket -(at )- yahoo.com

Italia Unita presents Carnevale

DeskEditor@eastboston.com — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 21:06:24 -0500

Join Italia Unita on Thursday, February 19, 2012 from 3PM to 6PM at Zumix Firehouse, 262 Sumner Street, East Boston for our version of “Carnevale”! The event will consist of skits, jokes, masquerade and fun! Read more at East Boston.com.

Boston GLOW's "IGNITE the NITE" Helps Make Youth Dreams Come True

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 19:28:47 -0500

"Boston GLOW is a local nonprofit that strives to empower women. Founded in 2010 by East Boston resident Leah Moschella, Boston GLOW fosters opportunities for women of all ages to become empowered community leaders and active world citizens. Through two specific program areas--Girls' Leadership (GL) and Organized Women (OW)--GLOW strives to provide pragmatic programming, leadership training, and service-learning opportunities." Read the latest news about Boston GLOW at Marketwatch.com.

Basile on Board: House of Representatives Passes Unemployment Insurance Rate Freeze Legislation

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:14:27 -0500

(BOSTON Jan. 18, 2012) – State Representative Carlo Basile joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing legislation that freezes a scheduled increase in the unemployment insurance assessment paid by all employers. “In these tough economic times, it remains ever important that the House pass legislation to help stimulate business expansion and create job opportunities,” House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo said. “As Massachusetts continues to emerge from this trying recession, the House vows to keep these important values atop our priority list.” Read more at eastboston.com.

March 24: Kiwanis honors late benefactor Pat Rosa

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:11:55 -0500

The Kiwanis Club of East Boston cordially invites you to its 65th Anniversary onn Saturday March 24th, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Spinelli’s Day Square East Boston. Tickets are $50 per person. For tickets or more information please contact: Clark Moulaison, Event Chairperson, at ebmainstreets@verizon.net or 617.561.1044 or Marisa Di Pietro, Ticket Chairperson, at mdipietro@ebsoc.org or 617.650.3442.

More violence in EB

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 20:02:39 -0500

Universal Hub: 2/6: Close shave at East Boston barber shop after man goes into a hair rage

Feb. 15: "A History of the War of 1812" at the EB library

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:09:39 -0500

The National Park Service will present a slideshow presentation on the War of 1812 at the East Boston Branch Library on February 15th at 2p.m. For more information, please call (617) 569-0271.

Feb. 19. Save the date for Carnevale!

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:45:08 -0500

Whether you call it Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday it will no doubt be a celebration for which Italians call CARNEVALE! This tradition has long been celebrated throughout Italy where the streets come alive with costumes, masks and masquerade balls. Join Italia Unita on Sunday, February 19, 2012 from 3PM to 6PM at Spinelli’s Zumix Firehouse, 262 Sumner Street, East Boston for our version of “Carnevale”! The event will consist of skits, jokes, masquerade and fun! Italia Unita Youth Artistic leader Pascal Gangi will have on display paper mache art, while an ongoing slide show of “Carnevale” around Italy will be highlighted throughout the day. You may dress up or put on a complimentary mask at the event while Italia Unita’s artistic group entertains you. If you feel like putting on your dancing shoes, you can join in on the fun! Bring your sweet tooth because we are serving traditional Carnvevale desserts such as Pignolata (a Sicilian specialty) and Chiacchiere literally translates into “chatter”, “chit-chat”, or “gossip”, but in this context it is a strip of sweet pastry dough fried and coated with powdered sugar. So bring your masks or dress up in Carnevale mode for an afternoon of fun and Italian culture. Donation admission is $10. For more information please call 617-561-3201 or log onto www.italiaunita.org

Mayor Menino visits Umana Academy, fields questions, outlines priorities

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:40:23 -0500

(East Boston, MA - January 25, 2012) Seventh and eighth-graders at the Mario Umana Academy in East Boston received a special visit from local community and business leaders this morning. More.

B & T: East Boston Savings Bank Profits Down

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:51:16 -0500

Banker and Tradesman: "Meridian Interstate Bancorp, the holding company for East Boston Savings Bank and its Mount Washington Bank division, said year-over-year fourth quarter profits fell more than 50 percent to $2 million after realizing lower returns on its assets." Read more at B & T.

Mayor Menino Visits East Boston's Umana Academy

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (Editor) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:49:11 -0500

(East Boston, January 25,.2012) Seventh and eighth-graders at the Mario Umana Academy in East Boston received a special visit from local community and business leaders this morning. Read more at eastboston.com.

Calling all civic-minded residents; The time to plan for a Visitor Center and Museum in East Boston is now.

DeskEdiitor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:48:54 -0500

During the first quarter of this year there will be presentations about the proposed East Boston VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM held at many of our neighborhood associations and business gatherings. The purpose of these presentations are to share with everyone the planning that has gone on contiguously since January - 2010, when the news announced that the Immigration Station on Marginal Street at the harbor edge, would be demolished by Massport. This site stood as a monument to the location where many area ancestors first entered the United States, New England and our own, East Boston. Read more from Project Coordinator Ron Hardaway's article at eastboston.com.

Proposed New Map for City Council Districts Leaves East Boston Alone

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:44:41 -0500

Dorchester News: District 1 unscathed in proposed minority-enhancing electoral map for City Council.

Mark the Date: April 28 Boston's Wounded Vet Ride

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:57:31 -0500

Presented by the Italian American War Vets - Saturday, April 28th (Rain Date: Sat. May 5th) 30 Mile Ride Motorcycle Bike Ride and BBQ Block Party $25 a bike, $5 for additional passenger. ($20 for non-riders attending the BBQ) Purpose: To support two of New England’s most severely wounded Marines. Cpl Evan Reichenthal & Cpl Greg Caron. Start: 1:30 pm Boston Harley Davidson 1760 Revere Beach Pkwy Everett, MA End: 2:30 pm Italian American War Vets Post 6, 60 Paris St, East Boston Come watch bikes finish with Ceremony, Cookout, Pig Roast, Drinks, Raffles, DJ, and Live Band! Find us by email - ITAMVETS@gmail.com. All donations can be made out to “Wounded Vet Ride” and sent to 60 Paris St. E. Boston, Ma 02128 (All sponsors will be placed on T-Shirts) Call Andrew Biggio for questions (903-340-9402)

East Boston Main Streets 16th Annual Taste of Eastie a success

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:44:40 -0500

(East Boston, MA - 20 January-2012) More than 300 guests were treated to another fantastic evening at the Logan Airport Hilton Jan 12. Read more at eastboston.com.

Friends of East Boston Greenway Meeting

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:02:45 -0500

Thursday, January 26, 2012, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the East Boston YMCA, 215 Bremen Street All are welcome. The Assistant Commissioner Bernie Lynch from the Boston Parks Dept. will attend to discuss recent tree cutting on the Greenway and planting plans. More details at eastboston.com.

Mystic River Watershed Association Announces Polar Plunge Jan 28

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:44:39 -0500

Saturday, January 28, 1-2 pm. Take a dive for the watershed.

Feb 1: Salesians host Wally Bowe In House Basketball Tournament

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:16:07 -0500

The games begin each and every Wednesday night on February 1, 2012 at the Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston and continue through April 11, 2012. Then the playoffs commence, and Wally Bowe will be looking down from high above courtside as Johnny Most often extolled in his raspy voice, smiling and being among the children he so loved. The Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston will field six basketball teams for teens between 14 years old and 19 years old from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 3 games each Wednesday night. Consisting of two 20 minute halves (running time until the last minute when stop time takes place), each team will be wearing a specially made T-shirt bearing the name of tournament – Wally Bowe. “Wally was instrumental in doing things for teenagers and this keeps his memory alive with kids and their families,” Fr. John Nazzaro, executive director of the Club emphasized. “Each child receives a free T-shirt to wear, symbolic of our respect and love for Wally.” The teams competing in the tournament comprise of a diverse cross-section of teens from all over East Boston. The teams are Dynasty, Bad Boys, Bean Town Bombers, J-Point, Los Papas, and Devon. Ironically, the Wally Bowe /Salesian In House Basketball Tournament begins after the Club’s week-long celebration of the feast of St. John Bosco (January 31st) , founder of the Salesian religious order, and two years to the exact date that Wally passed away. The Salesian Boys & Girls has continued to remember Wally in the last two years in many special ways. At the Community Breakfast held in June, 2010, he was posthumously awarded The Don Bosco Award. Wally, as most would agree, will be right in the middle of the action, looking down, encouraging competition, fair play, and, of course, tenacious defense.

Italia Unita announces Beginner Italian Language Course

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:09:53 -0500

BEGINNER ITALIAN- 90-minute course per week for 10 weeks. Course starts Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 6:30pm. More details at Eastboston.com.

R.I.P, Nick Moscaritolo, owner of Barney's, Ben Havre Liquors

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:07:33 -0500

Nicholas Joseph Moscaritolo, owner of Barney's and Ben Havre Liquors, Community Benefactor has passed away.

Take care of our flag!

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:05:56 -0500

Will someone take care of this flag?

Health Center offers free career advancement classes and health information workshops!

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:35:54 -0500

(EAST BOSTON, MA — January 11, 2012) Start the New Year off on the right foot! Beginning this month, the Education and Training Institute of the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) will offer free career advancement classes and health-information workshops to the residents of East Boston, Revere, Winthrop, Chelsea, and Everett. Read more at eastboston.com.

2011 Election Results from EB Chamber

DeskEditor@eastboston.com — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:11:33 -0500

(East Boston - December 27, 2011) The East Boston Chamber released the results of its recent election. The following individuals were elected OFFICERS: President, Diane Modica, Law Office of Diane J. Modica 1st Vice President, Pasquale ‘Pat’ Todisco, Todisco Towing 2nd Vice President, Marisa DiPietro, East Boston Social Center 3rd Vice President, Scott Heigelmann, Heavy Advertising Treasurer, Kim Altschul, East Boston Savings Bank Secretary, Joanna Cataldo, East Boston Chamber Boston Neighborhood Health Center NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Phil Giffee, Neighborhood of Affordable Housing (NOAH) Bobby Martin, Piers Park Sailing Program Mike Sulprizio, East Boston Community Development

Mayor Menino and Public Works Department Announce Street Sweeping Changes:

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:18:14 -0500

Neighborhoods will see cleaner streets due to better coordination with trash collection schedule Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Public Works Department today announced new changes to the City of Boston’s street sweeping program to better coordinate with weekly trash collection. Over the next two years, the City will phase in changes that ensure most streets are swept either one or two days after trash collection. Additionally, in the South End neighborhood, the program will run longer by two months, operating from March to December each year instead of April to November as in previous years. “It has always been a very high priority for my administration to keep our wonderful city clean,” Mayor Menino said. “We’re constantly looking for ways to improve our daily operations and by realigning the street sweeping schedule to match the weekly trash collection operations, we’re smartly maximizing the potential of each program to keep our streets clean.” To prepare for the beginning of the 2012 street sweeping season, the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) has updated street signs in South Boston, East Boston and Charlestown. Beginning in January, city crews will replace every sign in the South End to add two months (March and December) to the annual street sweeping program and change sweeping days to follow trash collection more closely. Later this winter signs in Roxbury, Allston and Brighton will be replaced to reflect the new changes as well. Residents who are concerned about remembering the new changes should sign up for the City of Boston’s Know Tow automated alert system that reminds users to move their cars the night before their street is swept so they are not towed via a host of methods – text message, phone call or email.

Coakley; repeal at the ballot a no-go

DeskEditor@eastboston.cmo (DeskEditor) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:41:20 -0500

State House News Service: In a blow to casino opponents who are running out of options to stop the expansion of gaming in Massachusetts, Attorney General Martha Coakley on Wednesday ruled that a proposed referendum to repeal the new law allowing casinos and slots cannot legally be placed on the ballot. Coakley wrote in a ruling to Secretary of State William Galvin on Wednesday that the law signed by Gov. Deval Patrick last month was “not lawfully the subject of a referendum petition” because it included at least two monetary appropriations that are exempt from voter repeal efforts. Read more: at STATE HOUSE NEWS: Coakley says casino law repeal is not eligible for ballot - Mansfield, MA - Mansfield News http://www.wickedlocal.com/bridgewater/town_info/government/x828553530/STATE-HOUSE-NEWS-Coakley-says-casino-law-repeal-is-not-eligible-for-ballot#ixzz1gug9Vjio

Taste of Eastie 16th Annual Event Highlights Local Eateries

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (Editor) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:12:42 -0500

East Boston Main Streets (EBMS) will once again highlight its local eating establishments at the 16th Annual “Taste of Eastie” on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Hilton Boston Logan Airport Hotel, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In the past EBMS has had over 30 local restaurants specializing in Italian, Latin American, American and Asian cuisine provide samples of their most popular foods. This event has become the largest East Boston dining charity event. More at East Boston Main Streets.

Eastboston.com, Almost back to normal:

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (Editor) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:34:31 -0500

Hardware back up! Regular posting at Eastboston.com has resumed.

Kiwanis News

DeskEditor@eastboston.com — Wed, 7 Dec 2011 17:53:30 -0500

Tuesday December 13th – Don Orione Nursing Home Christmas Caroling – meet at 1pm, start practicing your singing voice J Tuesday December 13th – Board Meeting 6pm EB Savings Bank Central Square, 10 Bennington St, back entrance Tuesday December 20th – Regular Kiwanis meeting at 6pm w/in-club guest speaker TBA

Dec. 11 Freedoms Foundation Christmas Party

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Wed, 7 Dec 2011 17:51:08 -0500

BAY STATE CHAPTER OF FREEDOMS FOUNDATION TO HOLD HOLIDAY LUNCHEON AND DANCE THIS SUNDAY The Bay State Chapter of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge will host its Annual Holiday Luncheon and Dance this Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Spinelli’s Banquet Hall, Day Square in East Boston. A Social Hour will start at 12:30 p.m., and the luncheon will begin at 1:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Joey Canzano, New England’s “Man of Many Voices.” Tickets to the holiday luncheon are $40 per person, and proceeds from the event will support the Freedoms Foundation’s Youth Leadership Scholarship Fund. Tickets are available from event co-chairmen Joseph Ferrino Jr., president of the Bay State Chapter, Joseph Ruggiero, and Ben Tauro. For more information, call 617-569-2110.

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News: Citizen effort to repeal casino deal moves forward

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Wed, 7 Dec 2011 18:00:08 -0500

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011, Boston, MA - A diverse group of citizens from across the state today made the first step to launch a referendum petition on the controversial casino bill recently signed into law by Governor Deval Patrick. John Ribeiro of Winthrop, head of the newly formed ballot committee Repeal the Casino Deal, filed the required ten voter signatures with the Secretary of State’s Office. Under the Massachusetts Constitution, citizens have the right to challenge bad laws through the petition process. The number of certified signatures required to get on the ballot is 1½% of the votes cast in the 2010 statewide election for Governor which the Secretary of State has calculated to be 34,456. The entire process needs to be completed in a 90 period following the signing of the bill into law. If successful, Bay Staters will have the opportunity to cast their vote on the issue as part of the November 2012 ballot. It will be up to Attorney General Martha Coakley to ultimately decide whether the casino bill can go before voters. The drafters of H.3807 inserted language making incidental “appropriations” to the Governor, the Attorney General and the non-existent Gaming Commission to position the bill as a “appropriation” that is excluded from the referendum process. "This is one of the most significant laws passed in Massachusetts in over a hundred years,” Ribeiro said. “Gambling interests have spent more than $20 million to have their way. Now it is time for citizens to get their say.” To get involved with the petition effort, contact John Ribeiro at 617-701-7823 or RepealTheCasinoDeal@gmail.com.

Dec. 9: New England Patriots to Visit EBHS

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Tue, 6 Dec 2011 20:52:13 -0500

Slater and Falk to talk about preventing teenage violence. Read more at East Boston News.

HoneyBaked Ham certificate offer supports Salesian Boys & Girls Club

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Wed, 7 Dec 2011 17:52:26 -0500

Buy a $25 gift certificate and the Club gets back $12.50! HoneyBaked Ham is partnering with the Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston by offering a tremendous fundraising program. The Club will be selling $25.00 HoneyBaked Ham gift certificates on Wednesday, December 14th and Thursday, December 15th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. When you purchase a gift certificate and buy a HoneyBaked Ham product, the Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston will be given back $12.50 (50% of the certificate) by HoneyBaked Ham. The gift certificates are redeemable at HoneyBaked Ham 405 Broadway Route 1 South, Saugus, MA 01906. This is a great way for the community – family, friends, and neighbors to help the Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston raise money while also purchasing a gift certificate that will result in a delicious meal for Christmas. The Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston is located at 150 Byron Street, East Boston, MA 02128. For more information call (617) 567-6551 or (617) 567-6626. -30-

Local Photography on a Sunday Morning

Editor@eastboston.com (Editor) — Tue, 6 Dec 2011 20:46:38 -0500

Profile of the new Chelsea Street Bridge from the Condor Street Wild Park on the morning of Sunday, December 4. (Photo credit eastboston.com)

Basile Sums Up Legislative Accomplishments As Session Closes

editor@eastboston.com (Editor) — Tue, 6 Dec 2011 20:43:31 -0500

(BOSTON) – Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D-Winthrop) and Representative Carlo P. Basile (D-East Boston) joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in celebrating recent session accomplishments as the legislature heads home for the holidays. Read more at eastboston.com!

BBJ: "On East Boston, right idea, wrong financing scheme "

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Tue, 6 Dec 2011 20:43:30 -0500

"The mayor’s answer: fleece unsuspecting tourists at the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal of a few bucks and expand water transportation service along the waterfront, raising $1 million a year to underwrite service. Here, the mayor is following one of the oldest tactics in the political playbook: When raising taxes or fees, always target those who can’t vote you out of office."

Savio Reunion: Saturday, March 10, 2012 – Save The Date

DeskEditor@eastboston.com (DeskEditor) — Mon, 5 Dec 2011 19:45:36 -0500

The Great Savio Reunion for all St. Dominic Savio High School and Savio Preparatory High School alumni will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston (former Savio Gym, Savio Hall), 150 Byron Street, East Boston, MA 02128. The event time to be announced. Some details are available at eastboston.com.