NECN: Broadside: Resort casino at Suffolk Downs?

Herald: Gaming foes say they’re chipping away at support

Gannon, District 1 No Casino candidate, says he continues to gain momentum as neighbors host campaign fundraiser

The Eastie Poll: Suffolk Downs Casino favored by 8 in SUPRC poll. Herald Radio Recap

Mayoral favorite in EB: Connolly

Poll Details: Suffolk University surveys 300 EB likely voters More from SU

Political analysis: DiCara & Sutherland: Old Boston rules preliminary

News: Lamattina endorses Connolly for Mayor

Shamed! Drivers back to work

Casino News: Hispanic Chamber group endorses Suffolk Downs casino proposal

Presser set for Tuesday 10/15 10 a.m.

Frank Spolsino with Pat Patriot

Patriots honor East Boston resident for volunteer work. Frank Spolsino recognized as a Patriot Difference Maker Volunteer of the Week for work on Greenway

No Eastie Casino: East Boston Clergy: 'It's Time for Solidarity - It's Time for Action'

Signs! Signs! Everywhere a sign! BH: Casino Sign War

NECN: Broadside: Resort casino at Suffolk Downs?

The numbers: How East Boston voted for Mayor, At-Large City Council and District 1 City Council (Tabbed Results)

 

Herald: Gaming foes say they’re chipping away at support

Gannon, District 1 No Casino candidate, says he continues to gain momentum as neighbors host campaign fundraiser

The Eastie Poll: Suffolk Downs Casino favored by 8 in SUPRC poll. Herald Radio Recap

Mayoral favorite in EB: Connolly

Poll Details: Suffolk University surveys 300 EB likely voters More from SU

Political analysis: DiCara & Sutherland: Old Boston rules preliminary

News: Lamattina endorses Connolly for Mayor

Walk-out blowback: Menino angry at bus drivers.

Universal Hub: Las Vegas taco place on Saratoga St. slapped for liquor bottles behind the counter

JPNA October Meeting- Tuesday, October 15
October 15 at 7:00pm
Jeffries Point Yacht Club

Shamed! Drivers back to work

Umana Academy launches new web site!  Receives grant for two-way bi-lingual learning

No Eastie Casino turns up the heat!

 

New construction rises at site of collapse on Chelsea St.

A History of the East Boston Branch Libraries
Monday, Sept. 30th at 6:30 p.m.

Meanwhile, new library is almost there:

Universal Hub: East Boston clammers don't dig Massport; sue over 2010 fuel spill at Logan

Lamattina wins big: Results.

NoBo Mag: SD hosts casino jobs fair

WBUR: EB Religious Leaders Organize To Oppose Casino

 

To the final: Martin Walsh & John Connolly surge into mayoral final

 

 

Man from local church assists in saving of man who falls onto tracks at North Station

Politics: Nucci: Identity politics a disservice to city

Globe: D. Jackson: Lady Luck calls on Suffolk Downs.

Neighbors United for a Better East Boston: Community Presentation on "Casino in East Boston"
Date: Wed, Oct. 9, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Social Centers, Central Square.

 

Patriots honor East Boston resident for volunteer work. Frank Spolsino recognized as a Patriot Difference Maker Volunteer of the Week for work on Greenway

Frank Spolsino with Pat Patriot

Upcoming Library Programs:
Magic of the Imagination! Thursday, October 3rd at 4 p.m.  276 Meridian Street (617) 569-0271

Upcoming Library Programs:
Magic of the Imagination! Thursday, October 3rd at 4 p.m. A History of the East Boston Branch Libraries
Monday, Sept. 30th at 6:30 p.m. 276 Meridian Street (617) 569-0271

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Globe: D. Jackson: Lady Luck calls on Suffolk Downs.

To the final : It's Martin Walsh & John Connolly surge into mayoral final

Lamattina wins big: Results.

Local man assists in saving of man who falls onto tracks at North Station Details developing...

Campaign getting testy: Herald: Conley challenges mayoral rivals on citywide casino vote

East Boston Kiwanis Club to honor Carol Simpson as "Kiwanian of the Year" on Sept. 20. Read more.

Conley opens EB HQ on Maverick Street.  Video

Today! Showdown at the Council Corral: Casino vote clash

Mayoral Forum; Post Labor Day Sprint Begins in Eastie

Nucci: Conley’s casino stance may trigger debate fireworks

Dining with the Chair at the Chamber Steve Crosby, chair state gaming commission - Monday, September 16

Herald: Pact allows broad use of casino cash

Herald: Casino foes: Payouts not worth costs

DEAL! City and Suffolk Downs reach casino pact.

Total Coverage: List

Herald: Boston could reap $52M from Tom Menino’s final play

Globe: Suffolk Downs casino would give Boston $32m yearly

Globe Analysis: "A deeply political deal"

Herald Joe Fitz: Pols sell out city for blood money

Walczak issues statement: City-SD deal a "Trojan Horse"

WGBH: Menino Touts New Suffolk Downs Casino Agreement

Host Community Agreement from Mayor's office. Eastie to receive $20 million annually; $33.4 million upfront; 4,000 permanent jobs guaranteed.

Latest News: Globe 8/21: East Boston business incubator opens after long renovation

Campaign Analysis:

Herald: Nucci: Psst, candidates: Here’s what you gotta do

Herald: Joe Fitz: Nothing's changed

During EB fundraising swing, Arroyo explains support for local vote on casino

At EB Yacht Club, state Rep. Marty Walsh explains support for local vote on casino

MassLive.Com: Coverage of Marty Walsh in Eastie.

JPNA: Jeffries Point to meet Sept. 10

GOP: Ward 1 Committee to meet Sept. 8

Latest: Walczak calls out Boston City Council asking for Sept. 24 vote for a citywide referendum

Main Streets (EBMS) announces 13th annual Countdown to Kindergarten Parade September 6.

Bruins hockey clinic Saturday, Sept. 7: From 11-11:50 a.m. at Porrazzo Skating Rink, 199 Coleridge Street, East Boston.

Globe 8/19 Caesars’ secret vote strategy? Eastie Latinos

No Eastie Casino: Latest Newsletter

Dot Reporter: District Attorney Conley questions legality of East Boston-only casino vote

A beautiful day of wide smiles and happy kids: MAR Unity Day a success!

Gaming Saga: Globe: Gambling commission stepping into Menino-Wynn

The BNN Interview: Brian Gannon District 1 city council candidate: More from NECN.

Praising neighborhood, Menino celebrates his last Eastie Pride Day as mayor. A highlight of 25th annual event drawing hundreds to Piers Park. Photographs from EastBoston.com


City Councilor Sal Lamattina, who helped start Eastie Pride Day 25 years ago, introduces Boston mayor Tom Menino as state Senator Anthony Petruccelli and state Representative Carlo Basile and Celtics announcer Eddie Palladino look on. Photographs Eastboston.com


Save the art! WBUR: Sinking Ships? East Boston Fights To Save Library Paintings

Pit Bulls in Eastie are a problem. Herald Mayor: Bring back law.

Is anyone noticing that unemployment is going up in MA? LMI

Full EBDOTCOM coverage: At LoPresti Park press conference, Dan Conley releases his "5-point action plan to address quality-of-life issues in East Boston, including a change to Massport." Complete transcript.

Conley on moving the toll booths from Eastboston.com Update: DOT - Not so fast.

Field is set: Boston Mag chats with District 1 City Council Candidates John Ribeiro; Sal LaMattina: Brian Gannon

Praising neighborhood, Menino celebrates his last Eastie Pride Day as mayor. A highlight of 25th annual event drawing hundreds to Piers Park. Photographs from EastBoston.com


City Councilor Sal Lamattina, who helped start Eastie Pride Day 25 years ago, introduces Boston mayor Tom Menino as state Senator Anthony Petruccelli and state Representative Carlo Basile and Celtics announcer Eddie Palladino look on. Photographs Eastboston.com


Save the art! WBUR: Sinking Ships? East Boston Fights To Save Library Paintings

Pit Bulls in Eastie are a problem. Herald Mayor: Bring back law.

Is anyone noticing that unemployment is going up in MA? LMI

Full EBDOTCOM coverage: At LoPresti Park press conference, Dan Conley releases his "5-point action plan to address quality-of-life issues in East Boston, including a change to Massport." Complete transcript.

Conley on moving the toll booths from Eastboston.com Update: DOT - Not so fast.

Field is set: Boston Mag chats with District 1 City Council Candidates John Ribeiro; Sal LaMattina: Brian Gannon

Praising neighborhood, Menino celebrates his last Eastie Pride Day as mayor. A highlight of 25th annual event drawing hundreds to Piers Park. Photographs from EastBoston.com


City Councilor Sal Lamattina, who helped start Eastie Pride Day 25 years ago, introduces Boston mayor Tom Menino as state Senator Anthony Petruccelli and state Representative Carlo Basile and Celtics announcer Eddie Palladino look on. Photographs Eastboston.com


Save the art! WBUR: Sinking Ships? East Boston Fights To Save Library Paintings

Pit Bulls in Eastie are a problem. Herald Mayor: Bring back law.

Is anyone noticing that unemployment is going up in MA? LMI

Full EBDOTCOM coverage: At LoPresti Park press conference, Dan Conley releases his "5-point action plan to address quality-of-life issues in East Boston, including a change to Massport." Complete transcript.

Conley on moving the toll booths from Eastboston.com Update: DOT - Not so fast.

Field is set: Boston Mag chats with District 1 City Council Candidates John Ribeiro; Sal LaMattina: Brian Gannon

Praising neighborhood, Menino celebrates his last Eastie Pride Day as mayor. A highlight of 25th annual event drawing hundreds to Piers Park. Photographs from EastBoston.com


City Councilor Sal Lamattina, who helped start Eastie Pride Day 25 years ago, introduces Boston mayor Tom Menino as state Senator Anthony Petruccelli and state Representative Carlo Basile and Celtics announcer Eddie Palladino look on. Photographs Eastboston.com


Save the art! WBUR: Sinking Ships? East Boston Fights To Save Library Paintings

Pit Bulls in Eastie are a problem. Herald Mayor: Bring back law.

Is anyone noticing that unemployment is going up in MA? LMI

Full EBDOTCOM coverage: At LoPresti Park press conference, Dan Conley releases his "5-point action plan to address quality-of-life issues in East Boston, including a change to Massport." Complete transcript.

Conley on moving the toll booths from Eastboston.com Update: DOT - Not so fast.

Field is set: Boston Mag chats with District 1 City Council Candidates John Ribeiro; Sal LaMattina: Brian Gannon

By August 28! Give them  your memories of the branch libraries in EB! Details.

Eastboston.com interview: Charlotte Golar Richie on why only East Boston should vote on the casino issue

An August Sunday on the campaign trail! Eastboston.com from Codman Sq: Walczak reaffirms opposition to Suffolk Downs

Union boss calls Walczak hypocrite on casinos. Herald.

Unions lose in Tewksbury as town turns down slots

TODAY! Mayoral Candidate Marty Walsh announces additional "Monday's with Marty" events: Eastie on August 26

At City Hall Plaza press conference, Mike Ross outlines street worker program to fight youth violence. Eastboston.com coverage.

BPL High-Tech: Get the Boston Public Library Catalog App

District 1 race: John Ribeiro holds JP BBQ! Closing remarks on video.

This just in: East Boston Unity Day at Maverick Landing: Saturday, August 24. For more info 617-569-5100 Twitter: @MAREastBoston

Eastie Pride Day: The line-up

Lovers of Italian Feasts: Head out to Wakefield on Sat., August 17

More forums: EB Main Street to co-sponsor forum at Strand in Dorchester

Boston Police: Death Investigation in the area of 800 Border Street, East Boston

In bold move, mayoral candidate Bill Walczak opposes casino. Globe

Latest Gambling News:  Gaming Today: Boston mayor trying to stop Wynn getting license

On the move: Savio residence moves across Byron Street

photo credit: Fr. Mike Mendl

Globe: Fox: Trinity on Border gets nod.

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East Boston Woman Committed to Alzheimer Cause

Gas Tax and Per Diems; Rep. Basile votes for higher gas taxes while taking travel reimbursement.

Boston Natural Areas Network Youth Conservation Corps celebrates a summer of accomplishment by local teens (Friday, August 16 at the Caboose)

BRA to hold meeting on proposed rental project at 41-43 Saratoga Street on August 13. Details

Mayoral campaign comes to Eastie August 12: JPNA to sponsor meet-and-greet.  More.

It's put-up time! Herald: Your move, mayor tells Suffolk Downs

Meridian Interstate Bancorp, Inc. Reports Net Income for the 2nd Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 More

 

All about Fields; Globe 7/16: The force behind casino hopes at Suffolk Downs

Basile backs Connolly for Mayor. Herald Globe

Nucci: Herald: Despite slow start, Golar Richie still a factor

And the winners are: Menino announces winners of annual Boston Garden Contest

Mosquito spraying planned for East Boston starting August 1 near Orient Heights Details  

More: Boston Magazine; No Trains with Ethanol

Campaign: Candidate John Ribiero to attend press conference at Maverick Sq. with Walczak on 8/1.

July 31 (Today): Meeting on Constitution Beach! Which improvements would you like to see?

Success! Columbian Festival at Suffolk Downs

Residents: More taxi problems on Meridian Street.

Nation’s First City Hall on Wheels Hits Boston Streets for Summer

“City Hall to Go” Truck Adopts Full Time Schedule Offering Menu of City Services to Constituents

News: East Boston captures community diversity through assessment process

News: Daily Item of Lynn: Rizzo says he's ready to sign Suffolk host agreement, waiting on Boston - Update: Menino-Suffolk closer to agreement

Gambling News: Medford Patch: Somerville Mayor on Everett Casino: 'I Have a Deep and Grave Concern'

News: East Boston woman committed to Alzheimer cause

Elections Department Announces Start of City’s Annual Door-to-Door Census

Politics: Allston-Brighton Tab 7/9: Final candidates list is out for Boston's preliminary municipal election

Scheduled Stop in EB: Fourth Thursday of the month, 4 pm

More stuff on wheels: Coming to East Boston: ReadBoston’s Storymobile Program!!!

Play Ball! East Boston Knights Baseball.

Politics: Boston Magazine interviews District 1 City Council Candidate Brian Gannon

New Budget: Boston City Council Unanimously Approves FY 2014 Budget

How Eastie voted in last month's U.S. Senate Special Election. Results

News: Victory against ethanol transport

Crime News: Globe 7/8: Two arrested in Stoneham shooting that killed one man and wounded another

Politics: Dot News: Deveau, former Petruccelli aide, joins Consalvo campaign

In time for the holiday: No Eastie Casino Issues "Declaration of Independence."

Tonight 7/25/13: East Boston Greenway Meeting. Agenda

Politics: Nucci: Herald:  These non-pols are mayoral material

City of Boston: Election Results

News: Eastie casino critics sound alarm on vote

News: Voters in Everett approve Wynn casino deal

No Eastie Casino: Everett vote shows lack of transparency

Columbian Festival at Suffolk Downs: Sunday, July 21

Traffic Advisory: Bridge to close for weekend repairs. The McArdle Bridge, connecting Meridian Street in East Boston with the City of Chelsea will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic for an eight hour period so that necessary repairs may be made. The bridge will close on Friday July 12, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. and will reopen at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday July 13, 2013. Drivers are advised to use Route 1A or the Chelsea Street Bridge as alternate routes.

Reaching out: District 1 City Council candidate John Ribiero holds meet and greet.

News; Crash at OH BKing: Boston Police Investigate Motor Vehicle Accident

Soccer Hall of Famer Eric Wynalda, New England Revolution Star Matt Reis and Teammates Lead Hundreds of Boston Campers through Youth Soccer Skills Clinic

East Boston resident Longhao Huang with Revs star defender Kevin Alston

Here come the chickens!  BRA sets July 8 meeting on urban farming in Eastie.

GREENWAY MEETING THIS WEEK

THURSDAY
Monthly Friends of East Boston Greenway meeting
Thursday, June 27, 2013, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
East Boston YMCA, 215 Bremen Street
All are welcome. EBG will update the group on anyone not in attendance from the Community Meeting.

News: Building collapse in East Boston, no injuries

News: The One Fund Boston Surpasses $50 Million in Donations

 

Basile: House of Representatives Votes to Strengthen EBT Enforcement

News: Farmers markets spring into action

News: EB Student named Red Sox Scholar

T Times: Report details Boston neighborhoods with the lowest commute times (Globe)

Wynn ahead? Suffolk bid less glitzy 

Follow the money! Herald 6/11: Pols want casino to be safe bet for Eastie

East Boston Library Book Discussion Group: July 15 on The Round House by Louise Erdrich. Details.

 

Danilchuk is at it again! In time for the Stanley Cup finals

TWO GREENWAY MEETINGS THIS WEEK
 
Massport Community Meeting: Greenway Connector - Pre-construction Update
Tuesday June 25, 2013, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Spinelli's 282 Bennington Street
"The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will present an overview of the proposed Greenway Connector construction, hours and schedule."
See attached meeting notice for details.

THURSDAY
Monthly Friends of East Boston Greenway meeting
Thursday, June 27, 2013, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
East Boston YMCA, 215 Bremen Street
All are welcome. EBG will update the group on anyone not in attendance from the Community Meeting.

Climate Change Focus Groups forming in EB. Developing. To participate call 617-447-6668.

Stopping foreclosures in Eastie: Globe 6/9 Elyse Cherry, chief executive of the nonprofit lender Boston Community Capital,

Coming to a neighborhood near you: "Urban farming." Mayor Menino Announces Start of Community Meetings on Urban Agriculture in Boston.  Details

Video: Mayor's Neighborhood Coffee in Jeffries Point.

Overcharged for Taxi Fare? Contact the city's Hackney Division for a refund

News: Voters in Everett approve Wynn casino deal

News: Building collapse in East Boston, no injuries

News: The One Fund Boston Surpasses $50 Million in Donations

News: EB Student named Red Sox Scholar

T Times: Report details Boston neighborhoods with the lowest commute times (Globe)

Wynn ahead? Suffolk bid less glitzy (Herald)

Danilchuk is at it again! In time for the Stanley Cup finals

Here come the chickens!  BRA sets July 8 meeting on urban farming in Eastie.

Follow the money! Herald 6/11: Pols want casino to be safe bet for Eastie

Via Universal Hub: Police Investigate Person Stabbed in the Area of 1 Vallar Road

R.I.P. Governor Paul Cellucci. A fine man and a great Governor. Always well-liked in Eastie!

    
Governor Cellucci marching down Chelsea Street in the 1998 Columbus Day Parade with state Representative Emanuel "Gus" Serra and Senator Robert Travaglini (photo credit Eastboston.com)

Greenway Apartments Banker & Tradesman 6/7 MassHousing Announces $2.2 Million In Loans For CDC project 

Stopping foreclosures in Eastie: Globe 6/9 Elyse Cherry, chief executive of the nonprofit lender Boston Community Capital,

Warning sign? Globe 6/5 Boston, Suffolk Downs at odds on casino payments "Suffolk Downs and its partner, Caesars Entertainment, have been working on their$1 billion resort casino plan for years, and talks with the city date back many months. The extended negotiations are now allowing another competitor, Las Vegas developer Steve Wynn, to leapfrog Suffolk Downs in the state’s lengthy application process."

East Boston Library Book Discussion Group: July 15 on The Round House by Louise Erdrich. Details.

Airplanes! BBJ 6/5: FAA approves new Logan flight path, to communities' chagrin

Coming to a neighborhood near you: "Urban farming." Mayor Menino Announces Start of Community Meetings on Urban Agriculture in Boston.  Details

Video: Mayor's Neighborhood Coffee in Jeffries Point.

Climate Change Focus Groups forming in EB. Developing. To participate call 617-447-6668.

Overcharged for Taxi Fare? Contact the city's Hackney Division for a refund

Data: BRA Summary File 1(SF-1)

Kiwanis Blood Drive: June 22

Join the new 'Friends of Lo Presti Park' group and help advocate for better City of Boston resources for a safer, cleaner Lo Presti Park!

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 9:30-11:30 am by the Basketball Courts, Lo Presti Park, Sumner and Liverpool Streets.

We will serve coffee/tea, pastries, fruit salad and have raffles, gifts and more!

For more information, see Friends of LoPresti Park/Facebook or call 617-569-5100.

With casino vote stance, Conley gives up his Eastie ground game Herald 5/24: Casino stance hurts Daniel F. Conley in crucial Eastie

Politics: NorthEndWaterfront.com 5/23: Incumbent Sal LaMattina Faces Two Challengers In Upcoming Election For District One City Councillor

Casino Ed! Get them while they're young! Boston Mag 5/22: Lasell College Wants to Teach Students How to Run a Casino

Ditching the Dishes! Herald 5/18 FCC watchdog rips delay of Hub satellite law ruling

 
photo credit: eastboston.com

Charlestown Patch: LaMattina may face opposition from Ribiero and Gannon

Crime News: Universal Hub 5/16: East Boston teen to spend 15 years in prison for killing man who sexually abused him

Wonderful! EB's Doreen Iudica Vigue Junk Drawer Jesus And The ‘Flotsam’ That Defines A Family

How to help victims of Marathon bombing! This is one place: Celeste & Sydney Recovery Fund

It's Flag Day: June 14

Zoning Board of Appeal hearing for 5-story hotel on Boardman Street set for June 4. ZBA Hearing List on eastboston.com.

Unity in Amity! Celebrate Diversity 2013 Metro Boston Race Amity Celebration - June 9

Networking Breakfast:  EB East Boston Main Streets to host June networking breakfast on June 11

Mayor Menino Alerts Residents to Impacts of Fri (June 7) Tropical Storm Andrea

Politics: Globe 5/22 East Boston's Robert Cappucci to seek mayor's office

MBTA moves to new alert system! Visit the T-Alerts page on mbta.com to learn more and subscribe. You must re-subscribe by Tuesday, June 4, in order to continue receiving T-Alerts. Thank you. Suggested link @ http://www.mbta.com/rider_tools/t_alerts/

East Boston Greenway Gardeners Volunteers Volunteers needed to help maintain perennial beds on the East Boston Greenway this May and June

How East Boston Voted in the Democratic and Republican Primaries (Special Election 2013)

News from East Boston's best information utility!   East Boston Library Book Discussion Group: July 15 on The Round House by Louise Erdrich. Details. Kiwanis June 18:  Sheriff Tompkins to speak Airplanes! BBJ 6/5: FAA approves new Logan flight path, to communities' chagrin Coming to a neighborhood near you: Urban farming." Mayor Menino Announces Start of Community Meetings on Urban Agriculture in Boston.  Details Video: Mayor's Neighborhood Coffee in Jeffries Point. Climate Change Focus Groups forming in EB. Developing. To participate call 617-447-6668. Zoning Board of Appeal hearing for 5-story hotel on Boardman Street set for June 4. ZBA Hearing List on eastboston.com. MBTA moves to new alert system! Visit the T-Alerts page on mbta.com to learn more and subscribe. You must re-subscribe by Tuesday, June 4, in order to continue receiving T-Alerts. Thank you. Suggested link @ http://www.mbta.com/rider_tools/t_alerts/ Video: Mayor's Neighborhood Coffee in Jeffries Point. Networking Breakfast:  EB East Boston Main Streets to host June networking breakfast on June 11 Climate Change Focus Groups forming in EB. Developing. To participate call 617-447-6668. Greenway Apartments Banker & Tradesman 6/7 MassHousing Announces $2.2 Million In Loans For CDC project Zoning Board of Appeal hearing for 5-story hotel on Boardman Street set for June 4. ZBA Hearing List on eastboston.com. With casino vote stance, Conley gives up his Eastie ground game Herald 5/24: Casino stance hurts Daniel F. Conley in crucial Eastie GOP Ward 1 Committee to meet June 2.  Politics: NorthEndWaterfront.com 5/23: Incumbent Sal LaMattina Faces Two Challengers In Upcoming Election For District One City Councillor Politics: Globe 5/22 East Boston's Robert Cappucci to seek mayor's office Casino Ed! Get them while they're young! Boston Mag 5/22: Lasell College Wants to Teach Students How to Run a Casino Friends of East Boston Greenway  Details and more events from the FEBG. Ditching the Dishes! Herald 5/18 FCC watchdog rips delay of Hub satellite law ruling   photo credit: eastboston.com Politics and Casinos: Globe 5/17: Big names coalesce around Charlotte Golar Richie Meanwhile according to the Globe: "Representative Carlo Basile of East Boston initially sided with Suffolk District Attorney Daniel F. Conley. But Conley’s announcement this week that he supports a citywide referendum on a casino at Suffolk Downs, a break with Menino and East Boston lawmakers, may cost him Basile’s backing. Basile, who helped author legislation aimed at confining the vote to East Boston, said he was contemplating pulling his endorsement. 'This is just too big of an issue in my community,' he said." Gearing up for Gomez! Ward 1 GOP Committee, in tandem with Revere GOP, endorses Gomez for Senate. State Rep. Brad Hill addresses joint meeting of Revere and East Boston GOP committees on May 15 in Beachmont. Read more here. Unity in Amity! Celebrate Diversity 2013 Metro Boston Race Amity Celebration - June 9 Make Mayor's Race Casino-cash free says Sal: Herald 5/20:  Councilor: Ban casino cash from race Charlestown Patch: LaMattina may face opposition from Ribiero and Gannon Crime News: Universal Hub 5/16: East Boston teen to spend 15 years in prison for killing man who sexually abused him Politics: WBUR  For The ‘New Boston,’ Concern That Opportunity To Reshape City Council Might Slip Away Mark the Date! June 20: The 5th Annual Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston Community Breakfast Sign them up! Globe 5/15: YMCA offers free summer memberships for 13- to 17-year-olds News: Globe 5/15: $25 million loan aimed at saving homes Getting a bit hot! Herald 5/11: Wynn to Menino: Butt out! Background: Wynn cuts deal with Everett for casino! Globe 4/26: Everett strikes deal with Steve Wynn for casino Politics Update Boston Mag 5/16: Murphy To Conley: Thanks, But No Thanks Background:  Conley comes out for city-wide vote on casino! Casino forum at Suffolk U: Daily Item of Lynn 5/10: Casino supporters, opponents mix it up at forum News: East Boston Shines with Neighborhood Clean-up More on Arroyo: Herald 5/8: Observers: Some wary of Arroyo’s link to casino firm Conflicted? Herald 5/7: Felix Arroyo rolls the dice "Mayoral hopeful Felix G. "Arroyo is playing a risky game of political poker by hiring a high-powered strategist who is also promoting the $1 billion Suffolk Downs casino resort plan — a dicey arrangement that’s raising concerns about a possible conflict of interest, advocates and watchdogs warn." News Metropolitan Beaches Commission To Hold Public Hearings In Nine Communities This Summer     Italia Unita and East Boston High School team up for Speakers Series News: Globe 5/5 Silver Line route mapped out for East Boston, Chelsea How East Boston Voted in the Democratic and Republican Primaries (Special Election 2013) OpenMedia.org Boston’s Immigrant Community Celebrates May Day, Rally Highlights Important Issues Wonderful! EB's Doreen Iudica Vigue Junk Drawer Jesus And The ‘Flotsam’ That Defines A Family   East Boston Greenway Gardeners Volunteers Volunteers needed to help maintain perennial beds on the East Boston Greenway this May and June PRNewswire:: State House Ceremony Honors Bunker Hill Community College Graduate Success: Wakefield Patch 4/29  "3,000 Ride Through Area for Wounded Veterans" Suffolk University Announces Fourth Athletics Hall of Fame Class: East Boston's Anthony Camiolo to be inducted Effort underway to keep WPA paintings in East Boston. Open Studios to benefit preservation effort. RMS Queen Mary by Frederick Leonard King (1934-1935) Mother Nature News: Suffolk Downs' gamble to build an eco-friendly casino in East Boston How to help victims of Marathon bombing! This is one place: Celeste & Sydney Recovery Fund Menino made the city his extended family Menino made the city his extended family Overcharged for Taxi Fare? Contact the city's Hackney Division for a refund Data: BRA Summary File 1(SF-1)

Eagle Hill Civic Association to meet Wed. May 29. 7 pm EBHS. Agenda.

M.A.R. Coffee Hour, May 28: Maverick Association of Residents' next Coffee Hour to be held at the Maverick Landing Community Room, 31 Liverpool, East Boston, Tuesday, May 28, 9:30-11:30 am.

BRA to present at Friends of East Boston Greenway Meeting on Thursday
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. East Boston YMCA, 215 Bremen Street The BRA will be presenting a project update and conceptual design of the new Greenway section that will serve as the final connection to Constitution Beach. Details and more events from the FEBG.

Arts & Culture: East Boston Artists Ready for Tenth Annual Open Studios Weekend

Effort underway to keep WPA paintings in East Boston. Open Studios to benefit preservation effort.
RMS Queen Mary by Frederick Leonard King (1934-1935)

Business News: WSJ 4/23: Meridian Interstate Bancorp, Inc. Reports Net Income for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2013

Results from City Hall:  Special Election 4/30/13!

Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Meeting Monday; Agenda.
 

A sign atop of Bella's in Maverick Square.

Politics: Consalvo strikes first in East Boston sign war.

Politics: Globe 4/19: Boston’s growing Latino bloc

Politics: Ward 1 GOP Committee endorses state Rep. Dan Winslow for U.S. Senate.

This just in: GOP Ward Committee to meet on May 5.

Neptune Road Edge Buffer Community Meeting, hosted by Massport: April 30

Friends of East Boston Library to discuss  fundraiser to preserve Works Progress Administration funded paintings on Monday, April 29 at 6:30 EBBPL, Meridian Street.

Boston Election Department Recruiting Poll Workers  for Upcoming Elections; Stipends Available; Details.
 

Public Meeting Greenway Meeting set for Thursday, April 25 at YMCA

Governor, Mayor set up fund.  Details

BB Gun: WHDH 4/13:  Parents upset after student brings BB gun to school

Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association to meet April 8. Agenda

The Menino Aftermath! What now? Herald 3/29:  Suffolk Downs casino losing champion; Globe 3/29: Suffolk Downs investor Vornado pulls out

BBJ: Caesars schedules open houses to see model of East Boston casino

John Nucci on Tom Menino: Menino made the city his extended family

Photo credit: Mayor's Office

April 1: Mayor Menino Reminds Residents: Neighborhood Street Cleaning Begins next Monday

Getting Louder!  3/29 Voices from the opposition No Eastie Casino

Guest Op-Ed: Ernani Jose DeAraujo: A Campaign Finance Proposal for Suffolk Downs Caesars

Political News: Boston.com 4/5 Francisco L. White, 26 ,of East Boston, is youngest so far to launch bid for at large City Council seat

News: Fox 4/5: Blue Line train derails in East Boston

Fatal Accident in Cambridge: Cambridge Chronicle 4/3: East Boston man struck, killed on Land Boulevard in Cambridge

Step up to clean Eastie's streets! Mayor Menino Calls for Boston Shines Volunteers

News: Herald: Man struck, killed crossing Cambridge street

Globe poll 4/1: City Residents divided on casino at Suffolk Downs

A Loft Hotel for Border Street? Globe 3/4: Developer proposes boutique hotel for warehouse building on East Boston's Border Street

Police Alerts for Maverick Square: BPDNews 2/27  Boston Police Investigating Robberies in East Boston

Free Tax Help for Boston Residents at APAC!  Learn more

Orient Heights Station to Close for 7 Months. Boston.com

One Fund Boston, Mayor Menino, and Governor Patrick Call for Moment of Silence at 2:50 Monday Afternoon

Politics: NorthEndWaterfront.com 4/9:North End’s Philip Frattaroli Considering Run for Boston City Councilor At-Large

Fire on Chelsea Street: Blaze sends two firefighters to hospital

Politics: DA in the race for Mayor: Conley is in; Former EB resident and Boston Foundation exec Robert Lewis mulling a run Globe 4/3

Through April 16: All Eastboston.com updates will be posted at East Boston News.

Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association to meet April 8. Agenda

Related News: CBS4 3/23 Casino Opponents Rally In East Boston Glob 3/24: Casino opponents take to East Boston streets in protest

News: Herald 3/31: Eastie gift shop owner beaten, robbed

Bid to change name of East Boston Camps in Westford fails.  Lowell Sun 3/24: Camp's name won't be changed

Universal Hub: The Politics of Casinos in EB 3/19: Holt: East Boston’s elected officials on a casino at Suffolk Downs: A primer

PUBLIC DOCUMENTS FOR REVIEW: Gaming: Host Committee Letter on Environment; Ethanol: Study Recommendations.

Suggested reading: Think Ethanol is Evironmentally Friendly? Think Again.

Pope Francis: Hub priest recalls humble bishop

Mayor Menino Launches Innovative Pothole Filling Pilot as Part of SpotHoles Campaign

Update: Boston Police Release Photos and Video of Individual Wanted in Connection to Several Robberies in East Boston and Surrounding Towns

Congrats Dr. Lee!  Globe 3/12: East Boston Health Center doctor named Community Clinician of the Year

April 5 deadline: Land Use Council accepting grant applications for L. Florence Trust program

News: Universal Hub 3/7: Woman badly burned in East Boston fire

Business News:  MassHousing Presents East Boston Savings Bank with a Special Achievement Award

March 28: Friends of the East Boston Greenway Meeting Agenda

Stand Out to Stand Up Against Casino Plans  March 23 in Maverick Square

Police Alerts for Maverick Square: BPDNews 2/27  Boston Police Investigating Robberies in East Boston

News Globe 3/1: Councilor Baker, Rep. Walsh aim to tackle blighted properties with new legislation

Community Alliance -- Neighbors United for a Better East Boston and NU: New Survey Revealing Waterfront and Casino Development Concerns Among East Boston Residents  "Equally important, this survey and future efforts will allow residents to hold their public officials accountable for their actions as well as promote transparency in the community development and planning process." Highlights Globe coverage.

Gambling News: Globe 3/5: Residents voice concerns about casino proposal at East Boston meeting

ZBA approves! Globe 2/26: Brooke Charter School gets go-ahead for Savio Hall project.

Politics: Herald 2/26: Connolly announces for mayor.

An East Boston Renaissance In The Making

Grand Opening of Meridian Market Cafe at EBNHC Maverick

On Wed., Feb. 27, Mayor Menino joined owners of Meridian Market East Boston Neighborhood Health Center  for the opening of Meridian’s new Market Café inside the Health Center’s Maverick Square location. The Café is operated by the Meridian Food Market on Meridian Street in East Boston.
 

East Boston APAC Fuel Assistance Program  Apply today! 

March 19: MBTA Public Information Meeting on the Government Center T Stop renovation; Station to close for 2 years.

Another Fire: MyFoxNews 3/8: East Boston fire forces 45 people into the cold

Eastie Neighbors, Zumix, EastieNow & Residents raise $3,000 for Sumner Street fire victims: More

News: Westford Patch 2/19: Group of Residents Seek to Rename East Boston Camps at Town Meeting

News: East Boston Main Streets chooses new executive director, Max Gruner

Random Photograph: An interesting piece of street signage on a Trenton Street home. Photo: Eastboston.com

News: Globe 2/14: Five plead not guilty in Logan cab case Herald 2/14: Boston cabbies applaud Logan bribe arrests

R.I.P. East Boston Times co-founder, publisher Frank J. Tarbi Jr. Obit.

Gambling news: Herald 2/21: Lobbying by Mass. casino firms declines in 2012

Politics: MySouthEnd: At-Large Boston City Council candidate Michelle Wu announces staff

Fox25: Facade falls off East Boston church on London Street at Meridian.

Latest News: Globe 2/19: New Balance Foundation gives $100,000 to East Boston Neighborhood Health Center for youth anti-obesity program

Free Trees for NonProfit Orgs! Just add water! Details here on eastboston.com

R.I.P. Fiandaca of EB: Fashion designer Alfred Fiandaca dies at 72 Herald 2/12: "Fiandaca opened his first shop on Maverick Street in East Boston but later moved to Newbury Street, until relocating to Albany Street in 2009."

Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Meeting  is Monday, March 11

Democratic Caucus Ward 1 East Boston Democrats will hold Caucus to Select 2013 Convention Delegates on March 2, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Paris Street Community Center

Meet the Doctor: Health Education Series: "Keeping your kids healthy; How to fight the flue and other childhood illnesses and infections." Feb 28. 12 noon EB Neighborhood Health Center. Details

Greenway Meeting 2/28: Friends of the East Boston Greenway With the East Boston Greenway Council

Casino Related Meeting: Wednesday, February 27th at 7 pm: The Eagle Hill Civic Association Meeting - East Boston High School, 86 White Street.

Casino Related Meetings: Monday, February 25th at 7 pm: The Orient Heights Neighborhood Council Meeting - 58 Ashley Street;

Wednesday, February 27th at 7 pm: The Eagle Hill Civic Association Meeting - East Boston High School, 86 White Street.

Latest News: Globe 2/16: Snow parking becomes a tense game around Boston

What goes Snow in the Night, Not Nice! Globe 2/14: Midnight snow removal crew angers residents of East Boston

For President's Day: When Lincoln Died; The East Boston Reaction  Eulogy for Abraham Lincoln May 8, 1865. by the Rev. Warren H. Cudworth. PDF file (Special Thanks to Michael Laurano)

Year of the Snake! Chinese New Year Celebration at Hong Kong Harbor Restaurant

East Boston Library: Feb. 25 Nancy Madore, Author of The Hidden Ones at EB-BPL

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Globe 2/9: Two die in carbon monoxide poisoning incidents in Boston; police urge caution when digging cars out of snow: In separate case, two children in EB taken to hospital. Mayor's Statement

Official Count - Blizzard of 2013: 21.8 inches in EB/Logan Airport

Gambling News: Herald 2/7:  Boston gambling czar to Wynn: Let's talk  BBJ; How worried is Tom Menino? Fires latest missive in one-sided Everett casino debate

Fire on Sumner Street Displaces Residents. Globe 2/6: Fire blamed on heater

 Globe 2/5: NECN coverage

Latest from Friends of Meridian Street: We're waiting to hear from public officials on curbing taxi traffic

Shovel Ready: Herald 1/28: Mayor Menino hails East Boston project

News: CBS4: Boston Couple Onboard Costa Concordia Release Book, CD

Good luck Clarkie! Globe 2/6: East Boston Main Streets director steps down to open Italian market near Maverick Square

Business News: EBSB announces promotions

Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association to meet Feb. 11. Details

Roseland gets moving! Globe 1/24:   Portside at Pier One project under way;  More from dailymarkets.com.

"We're halfway there!" Mayor Menino Thanks Residents for Heeding the Word to Stay Home During the Blizzard of 2013, Reminds Everyone that Much Work Remains

Boston Public Schools Closed Tuesday, February 12 More on cleanup efforts 

Parked truck at McCormick Square poses potential traffic hazard for fire trucks turning from Sumner to Webster say JP residents.

Latest: Traffic ban lifted .

Blizzard Update:

Crisis Level: Travel Ban @ 4 p.m.  More from CBS4

In the classroom: Boston Globe’s Newspaper In Education program launches digital pilot at Mario Umana Academy

Boston Municipal Research Bureau: Taxable value increases as real estate market stabilizes

Big Meeting! Stopping Ethanol Shipments to Chelsea Creek. February 6 @ 6 p.m EBHS. Details

EBNHC's "Meet the Doctor" Jan 31: Dr. Robyn Cohen of the BMC discusses "Treating Childhood Asthma" Details

Not built to last!  Globe 1/1 26 loose wall panels removed from Sumner Tunnel

A Guilty Plea from Rosetti Lawrence Eagle Tribune 1/23: Alleged mob boss pleads guilty to heroin trafficking

Crime News: Update UH 1/14: Police: Man arrested for East Boston stabbing  Globe 1/13: Man stabbed this morning in East Boston

News: Has Mayor Menino met his match  Everett Mayor DeMaria? Globe 1/13: Revere, Everett vying for casino bid

TONIGHT! Trusting the Host Committee? No Eastie Casino wants answers as Host Committee visits Eagle Hill Civic Association, Wed. Jan 30

CANCELLED! CANCELLED! Taking it to the State of the City Address! Menino will NOT see NO EASTIE CASINO signs at speech. N/E/C: To focus on Wed. Meeting at Eagle Hill Civic Assoc.

Gambling News: Globe 1/20: Three titans contending for Boston-area casino license

Casino Competition! Will Wynn win?: BBJ 1/14: Suffolk Downs has at least one competitor for a casino in Eastern Mass.

Thanks, in part,  to EB officer Bob Anthony Globe 1/6: Boston’s first black police officer honored

It's official: Globe 1/15:  Suffolk Downs formally submits application for casino license

More Wynn: Herald 1/15: Tycoon’s out to Wynn battle with Menino

Pols to flock to Pier 1 Groundbreaking on Monday, January 28.  Advisory

East Boston Ward 1 Republican Committee to meet on Jan 27

Where's all the snow? Mayor Menino, City Agencies Monitor(ed) Potentially Heavy Snow Storm

Friends of Meridian Street: Time to ticket taxis

Fox25: Police release surveillance footage of East Boston gas station robbery

BPD: Picture of Suspect Wanted in Connection to an Armed Robbery Released 

Latest News: Mayor Menino, City Agencies Monitoring Potentially Heavy Snow Storm

Mayor Menino Declares Public Health Emergency as Flu Epidemic Worsens Details

News: Globe 1/7 Body discovered in E. Boston but foul play not suspected: WCVB-TV coverage

Mayor Menino Declares Public Health Emergency as Flu Epidemic Worsens Details

Taste of Eastie is January 17, 2013. Details

Taste of Eastie is TONIGHT! Details

Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association to meet January 14.

Recent News: Globe 1/10: Archdiocese of Boston unveils details of first wave of parish reorganization

R.I.P. Rex Trailer, Great American! God bless him! Boomtown in the Sky!

Rex Trailer on Chelsea Street during the 2006 Columbus Day Parade (photo credit: eastboston.com)

Aviation News 1/7: Japan Airlines 787 Dreamliner Catches Fire In Boston

Local Y gets kindergarten: North End Patch 1/7: Kindergarten Program Expanded in Boston

Mayor Menino Issues No Heat Advisory; Encourages Residents to Prepare for Cold Weather. Details.

News: Update: FIXED! Previously: Globe 1/12: Broken water main in East Boston displaces about 20 residents

photo credit: eastboston.com

Update: New East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library – update

Politics: Mayor Menino to Swear in Michael O’Neill as School Committee Member on Jan. 4

Business News: EBSB to open three more branches

Taxis still a problem for Friends of Meridian Street.  Latest Update; Previous update. 

The Santos Shot that Brought Down Madison Park Video Teen’s long shot caught by Herald

 Pit Bulls: Herald 1/7 After close call, man says regs need bite

Happy New Year: Hoping for the best in 2013 Photo credit: eastboston.com

First Night Fireworks: The view from the Harborside Hyatt in EB

Not built to last!  Globe 1/1 26 loose wall panels removed from Sumner Tunnel

Secretary of State William Galvin swears in new Suffolk County Register of Probate Patty Campatelli on Dec. 31; Chief Justice Paula Carey to conduct Oath of Office Jan 2. 

Gone? Herald 12/10: Gov. Deval Patrick plans to take toll on toll takers

Fox News: Secure Communities deporting non-criminals in Mass.

Mayor's Column: Building a stronger city through stronger school communities

Help from Harvard!: Crimson 12/5: Harvard Students To Mentor High School Seniors

Competition for Suffolk Casino Proposal: Globe 11/29 Gaming commission chairman says Everett casino interest good for competition Herald 11/27: Wynn may take gamble on Everett site

Universal Hub 12/28: East Boston mattress fire being treated as suspicious; one resident resists removal

It's a two-way street City Hall! What about the tenants? Herald 12/20 Boston councilors get tough on landlords

Business News: EBSB to open three more branches

News: Globe 12/18 Police arrest man with Bushmaster rifle in EB

No more billboards? Herald 12/12 Boston bans new billboards in four neighborhoods

Still a sad story! Herald 11/27: Century-old history at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

News: LegalNewsLine 11/29: Mass. AG announces $170k order against East Boston auto repair shop owner

Marty's Bypass Road is now open: Globe 11/26: Massport opens bypass road at Logan International Airport for commercial traffic Friends of Meridian Street: With new road in place, taxis should be off residential streets for good!