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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 over the next three weekends: [...]
DCR Traffic Advisory/Parking Ban: Old Colony Avenue
This will be a rolling project - meaning the whole sidewalk will not be shut down at once. Beginning on Monday, March 25, 2024, and [...]
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 [...]
BPD Warns of Phony Baloney Taylor Swift Tickets – Buyer Beware!
From BPD News: At approximately 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Taylor Swift fans will be able to purchase tickets [...]
No Deck for You – ZBA rejects yet another plan to expand a roof deck on Peters Street
Some city councilors do not like decks - in particular - the two city councilors from Southie - Ed Flynn [...]
A letter to Walgreens re: Arbitrary closings of the pharmacy from City Councilor Ed Flynn
Walgreens 710 E Broadway South Boston, MA 02127 November 10, 2022 Re: Arbitrary closings of the pharmacy within Walgreens Dear [...]
City Councilors Mejia, Lara and Murphy file hearing order re: the BPS Transportation System
BOSTON, November 9, 2022 – On June 8, 2022, Boston City Councilors Julia Mejia, Kendra Lara and Erin Murphy filed [...]
Man arraigned on car theft, OUI and bribery charges in South Boston
From DA Kevin Hayden's Office: BOSTON, November 7, 2022 — A Dorchester man faces drunk driving, motor vehicle theft and [...]
Guide to State Election Day on Tuesday, November 8th
Don’t forget to vote! The State Election is Tuesday, November 8th and polls are open 7am-8pm. Wondering where to vote? [...]
When it comes to rat sightings, Boston is #1 in the entire country.
Aww, rats! It's officially rat season! Rodents are out and about looking for a home to hunker down for the winter. So have you seen [...]
BPD Community Advisory: Never leave a motor vehicle running while unattended
It’s crazy that this needs to be reminded. Still, here we are… BPD Community Advisory: In recent weeks, the Boston Police Department has received several [...]
Baby safe after kidnapping attempt at South Station
MBTA Police Department reports that a man is in custody concerning the possible kidnapping of a 1-month-old boy at South Station. Transit police first tweeted [...]
Wednesday’s City Council Meeting Recap: Unity Map + Pay Raise Approved
So two things were accomplished by the end of Wednesday’s City Council Meeting. The controversial “unity” restricting map was approved, and the city council received [...]
Letter to the Editor from Sen. Nick Collins re: Question 2
To the editor: Massachusetts patients are not getting enough out of their dental insurance premiums. Studies show that 1 in 4 Massachusetts residents do not [...]
The line for the #7 is spreading…like a virus
We've seen the #7 bus line at the L + Broadway over and over again. So much so, some of you are sick of me [...]