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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 [...]
The Dorchester Ave. Bridge will remain closed until November of 2023
The bridge will be replaced to protect its structural integrity+ensure reliable service. The Dorchester Ave. Bridge has been closed since June for repair and was [...]
Redistricting Battle Anticipated at Wednesday’s City Council Meeting
Update: The new districting map has been passed by the city council. The final vote was 9-4. The four no-votes were Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing from 2/18
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Thursday, February 18. Comments on Thursday’s snowstorm: [...]
Chemical Spill in Southie
Quite a commotion on Thursday BFD received a call for a water leak at a parking garage located at 12 [...]
State’s Vaxfinder Website Crashes this Morning
Good grief According to Matt Stout on Twitter, COVID-19 vaccine appointments went online at 8am for people over 65 and [...]
Winter Weather Watch: Snow is on the way
Prepare The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Boston starting Thursday at 12noon - Friday at [...]
John Connolly will be free from prison for compassionate medical release
John J. Connolly Jr., Southie native and former FBI agent convicted of helping James “Whitey” Bulger’s gang in a Miami [...]
DIY Ashes for Ash Wednesday
Today is Ash Wednesday - marking the beginning of the 40 days of Lent before Easter Sunday. Many Catholics will [...]
Space Saver Vandalism in the South End
Even though spot savers in the South End have been banned, the neighborhood is experiencing vandalism over the custom of marking a spot after shoveling [...]
More drug related trouble in the Mass + Cass neighborhood.
From BPD News: At about 2:45 PM on Saturday February, 13, 2021, officers assigned to the District C-6 (South Boston) Drug Control Unit arrested Jay [...]
Five Swans a Swimming in Southie on Saturday
Update: Over the weekend it wasn't just one swan spotted in the neighborhood - there were actually five swans! Holy Moly! Erica shared with us [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing from February 10th
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Wednesday, February 10. Comments on Tuesday’s snowstorm: The Mayor began by thanking [...]
Councilor Flynn Files Hearing Order to Discuss Zoning and the Community Outreach Process for Life Science Laboratories
This hearing comes in the wake of so many "life science" buildings are being proposed in the neighborhood including this large scale project on Morrissey [...]
Water Rescue at Black Falcon Pier
Live Boston is reporting that BFD, BPD, Boston EMS and State Police responded to a call at 1:40am on Sunday for a report for someone [...]