There is an old saying among those who know about the real estate marketplace wherever one exists. “What goes up must come down. Buy low and sell high.” Five years ago, the price for nearly every piece of real estate…
Month: October 2011
Columbus Day 2011
At the time he lived and sailed during the 15th Century there was no man dead or alive who was more gifted at navigating the seas than Christopher Columbus. When speaking or writing about him, the same things have been…
Steve Jobs
The death of Steve Jobs at 56 brings to an end the life of an extraordinary American inventor. Ironically, the I-Phones held by so many millions across the face of the earth announcing his death were designed by him. He…
Obituaries 10-11-2011
Edith Alpert Chelsea resident Edith Alpert of Chelsea, formerly of Swampscott and Winthrop, died October 5. She was the beloved wife of the late Abraham Alpert; devoted mother of Ronna Greif of Salem and mother-in-law of the late Harvey Greif;…
Nothing Lasts Forever
There was a great deal of talk about the demise of Red Sox manager Tito Francona making the rounds everywhere in this city over the weekend. It was a bigger story than the presidential race or the twin wars in…
Solimine Landergan and Richardson Funeral Homes Keeps Up with the Trends
Solimine Landergan and Richardson Funeral Homes is one of the largest family-owned funeral homes in the state. Founded by David Solimine in 1965, the firm moved to a newly constructed main location at 426 Broadway in 1982. It also operates…
Down the Beach
Here we are, now into October, and the weather remains unusually warm and balmy. Yet Lynn/Nahant Beach Reservation remains unbelievably empty – and if you want it to walk on or to wind surf or to just do nothing but…
David Solimine
There are a very few men of the stature of David Solimine in this city today. He has stature because he is a great guy who tends to do the right thing and who always has something positive to contribute…
Obituaries 10-04-2011
Michael Ruggiero Member of VFW Michael E. Ruggiero of East Boston died on October 1. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the VFW Post 6712. He was the beloved husband of the late…