Talk:East Boston, Massachusetts
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I like some of the adjustments and additions made to this entry; however, there are two points I want to question. First, what does the line "the difficulties of real estate development with the pre-existing pollution along the waterfront" refer to? I think that a better second reason for the relatively slow rise in real estate prices in the neighborhood is the proximity to Logan Airport and the noise, traffic and pollution that are the result of that.
My other point of contention is the sentence,"Today, East Boston is primarily known for Logan Airport and the controversy surrounding it." I may have a biased viewpoint--being that I grew up in the neighborhood and lived there for for almost 40 years--but I believe that the community is known, as I wrote, as "a gritty, blue-collar neighborhood" that is often the home to new immigrant groups.
I did not change either of those sentences, however, feeling that--as a local--I should let others decide. -- Jim Correale
I know this not the right place to ask this but are a teacher or used to be a teacher in Humana Barnes Middle School or at East Boston High or any other school? - Elpaisa1 20:53, 27 January 2006 (UTC)
Yes, I taught English at Savio High School for several years. Prior to that I worked at the Boys & Girls Club in East Boston. -- Jim Correale 11 March 2006
[edit] Map request
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It would be cool to see a map showing the layout of the old island vs. the current landmass, and also the various points of interest mentioned in the article. -- Beland 18:01, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
I uploaded two Maps, unfortunately the 1836 Map does not include Orient Heights. I will keep looking for a better map from that period. I understand that the PBL will be uploading some local city maps. I also made some edits to the content as not all of East Boston Residents are as opposed to the airport as the original poster. I do not think that East Boston is primarily known for the controversy around the airport. To the contrary it is quiet convenient for frequent flyers, airline attendants, pilots and Airport employees. East Boston, when the Ted Williams tunnel is active, is probably one of the best places to commute from. MC
[edit] Creating Sections
I have a bunch more historical data on East Boston and I am thinking we may want to seperate the page into sections. That is going to take a lot of re-organizing of the article. Might be better if someone a bit more advanced does it - If no one takes the reigns I might take a shot at. MC I will continue to expand and we need to move some stuff around to make the sections make more sence. I removed a section about Polution and problems building along the waterfront as this has changed since there is a new development going up.
As promised I am revamping the article - I am looking forward to anyone who wants to chime in and help out. Cheers Markco1 01:15, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
