Category: News

How Many Motions Are Too Much?

By Sue Ellen Woodcock Councillors had a chance Monday night to comment on the City Council Rules of Order, something that doesn’t greatly impact the public but does impact how the council conducts its business. Specifically, Rule 30, defines how…

City Council Motions

Former Councillor Gerald Esposito passes The City Council held a moment of silence Monday night for former Ward 5 Councillor Gerald “Jerry” Esposito who passed away Sunday. Esposito, 87, had served as a State Police officer and lived in the…

Meridian Bancorp, Inc. and East Boston Savings Bank Announce Their 2018 Commitment to Their Employees, Infrastructure and Charitable Giving

Meridian Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company” or “Meridian”) (NASDAQ: EBSB), the holding company for East Boston Savings Bank (the “Bank”), following the new tax law being passed by Congress and signed by the President on December 22, 2017, announced the following…

City Ready for Snow and More Cold

By Sue Ellen Woodcock Department of Public Works director Don Goodwin has his crews prepared for a potential N’oreaster on Thursday. “We should be all set,” said DPW Superintendent Don Goodwin. The salt and sand are in place and the…

Last Minute Shopping

Our favorite feathered-friend on Broadway caused a stir this past week as residents, passersby, and even buses had to maneuver around him as he crosses Broadway. On Tuesday morning, he was spotted doing some last minute holiday shopping.