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Property Tax Abatements Due on February 3rd – Some reminders from our local elected officials
Homeowners are Asked to File for Property Tax Abatements by Feb. 3rd Senator Nick Collins recently wrote an op-ed re: Rebates, Increased Exemptions are Real [...]
Rea Liko Wins State Rep. David Biele’s Inaugural New Year’s Card Design Contest
BOSTON—State Representative David Biele recently announced the winner of his inaugural New Year Card Design Competition for South Boston students. Rea Liko, a resident and [...]
Full Speed Ahead! MBTA Boosts Red Line’s Braintree Branch to 50 MPH Where Possible
Faster than the speed of light...well, not really, like 50 MPH BOSTON – The MBTA today announced the upcoming restoration of speeds on the Red [...]
MBTA and City of Boston Announce Partnership to Improve Bus Reliability by Expanding Transit Signal Priority City-wide After Successful Test Along Brighton Avenue
The MBTA and the City of Boston aim to improve bus speed and reliability citywide with a major transit signal priority upgrade as a part [...]
Alamo Drafthouse Hosts The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Movie Party On Sunday, April 7th
Enjoy an immersive and interactive experience for cinema fans featuring fun props, themed drinks, and more. On Sunday, April 7th, [...]
$1M Scratch Ticket Sold in Southie!
One person won $1 million after purchasing a $10 "50X Cashword" scratch ticket. The ticket was purchased at J&J Discount [...]
4-year-old girl struck and killed by car on Congress Street in Fort Point
BPD is reporting that A four-year-old girl has died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon in South Boston. [...]
BPD Community Alert: Do you recognize these individuals involved in a violent incident at M ST. Park on Parade Day in South Boston
BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individuals involved [...]
Dot Ave. Bridge demolition will start this weekend – expect MBTA service changes
The nearly 100-year-old bridge on Dorchester Avenue connecting motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians between Dorchester and South Boston will be demolished [...]
DCR Traffic Advisory/Parking Ban: Old Colony AvenueÂ
This will be a rolling project - meaning the whole sidewalk will not be shut down at once. Beginning on [...]
What do you think of the Summer Street Bus Lane Pilot Program? BTD wants to know!
Let your voice be heard The City of Boston Transportation Division is seeking feedback on the Summer Street Pilot. Your input is not only valued [...]
Let’s do what Southie does best – rally around one of its own! Support the Pierce Norton Fund
Friends of Pierce Norton, a BPD officer and son of South Boston, who passed away suddenly in January, have organized a special fund to support [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces $21M for Behavioral Health Services + Programming for Youth + Families
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and Boston Public Schools (BPS) today announced $21 million in transformative funding for mental and behavioral [...]
PAX East at BCEC Expected to Impact Traffic March 21 – March 24, 2024; Local Parking Limited
From Thursday, March 21 through Sunday, March 24, 2024, PAX East will be taking place at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). This event [...]
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade’s Luck is Running Out – Councilor Ed Flynn is Calling for Change.
Boy, oh boy! As videos and photos continue to surface on social media of the violence, public drinking, bad behavior, and general trashing of the [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2024 – A recap
Rainy skies cleared to a beautiful sunny day on Sunday for parade-goers and go they did! Record-breaking crowds lined the streets of South Boston, with [...]
