Monthly Archives: September 2021
Voting rights group,DrawingDemocracy, suggests new majority-minority districts for MA; EB Senate district would change
From the Bay State Banner:
"The proposal would also largely remove the city of Boston from the existing 1st Suffolk and Middlesex District, which currently...
A little old East Boston wisdom for our mediocre politics
by ALICE CHRISTOPHER
When I went to vote at Precinct 13, Ward 1, I couldn't but notice how things have changed in the last few...
A belated Happy Birthday to Rose Pugliese, who turned 105 last week
East Boston News
Rose Pugliese Celebrates 105th Birthday!
CHELSEA, MA (September 26, 2021) --Turning 105 is not an everyday occurrence, but Rose Pulgliese, a beloved resident...
With Central Square rally, Stand Up For Eastie steps up the pressure on City...
Two-page PDF of Speech by Joni DiMarzo
On Sept 25 2019, members of Stand up for Eastie gathered for a second rally.
Their statement:
We know...
Seabiscuit takes over KO Pies on East Boston waterfront
East Boston News
(EAST BOSTON, September 24, 2021) Greta and Andrew Platt, proprietors of the bakery, The Biscuit, in Somerville since 2004, have taken over...
October is Italian American Month!
Friday, October 1st at 12 NoonItalian Flag Raising at Boston City Hall PlazaPlanned by the Frattaroli Family & Italian Organization leadersPublic Invited to Attend...
East Boston Jets head coach John Parziale named Week 2 New England Patriots H.S....
Following a convincing 40-16 victory over Boston City League rival Brighton on Friday, East Boston’s John Parziale has been named the second New England...
September 27: East Boston Ferry Pilot Launches
Coming September 27th
Based on the success of the North Station- Seaport service the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority has launched a pilot service to add...
Stand Up for Eastie to hold second rally on Saturday, September 25
East Boston, MA, Stand Up for Eastie, will hold its second demonstration rally on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 at 12 NOON at Central Square...
The Massachusetts Employment Situation: Unemployment rate rises slightly to 5.0%
Boston, MA — The state’s August total unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point at 5.0 percent, the Executive Office of Labor...
Pirandello Lyceum I Migliori Awards, October 9, 2021
The Pirandello Lyceum, a premiere Italian-American cultural association in Massachusetts, has announced the 2021 recipients of the Pirandello Lyceum's prestigious I Migliori in Mens...
October show at Atlantic Works Gallery: Environmental Effects
There are many ways to interpret what “environmental effects” can be.
Most people see the environment as the natural world where all living beings...