Monthly Archives: October 2026
Scenes from the Italian American Heritage Parade in East Boston
Photographs by Cheryl Hung Conte.
It will always be Columbus Day!
By MARK SARDELLASpecial to EastBoston.com
My favorite holiday, Columbus Day, falls on the second Monday of October every year. This year is extra special because...
NeighborHealth to host two-day Breast Cancer Awareness Month community event
Featuring no-cost mammograms for eligible patients in East Boston and the South End
WHAT:
NeighborHealth will host a special two-day series of community events in recognition...
Illuminated arches mark the start of a new cultural trail in East Boston
Project Starboard’s Golden Thread connects public art and neighborhood history; October 24 waterfront celebration ONWARD! will feature City and State Leadership and Massport CEO...
City announces parking restrictions for Sunday’s parade
Parking Restrictions & Towing
BTD has confirmed that towing will begin at 5 AM Sunday morning along the parade route.
The following streets will have parking...
R.I.P. Sonny Noto
The old East Boston community lost one of its well-known business leaders from times past. Salvatore "Sonny" Noto passed away this past weekend. His...
Columbus Day Cultural Celebration: October 12 at Tall Ship Park
The Italian American Alliance Cultural Celebration at the Tall Ship in East Boston on Monday, October 12, 2026 from 12pm to 5 pm.
In honor of St. Francis: The blessing of pets
Sacred Heart held its annual blessing of the pets after Saturday afternoon Mass.
Blessed St. Francis, lover of all God’s creatures,we ask your blessing upon...
Campaign 2026: Guest op-ed: A poisoned pill for electoral reform: Massachusetts Question 3 will...
By PETER EVERETT
Voters in Massachusetts and across the country are in broad agreement that our political system is dysfunctional, and that the way we...
