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“Let the games begin.” City Council fails to certify 2026 rules during first official meeting
The 2026 legislative year of Boston’s City Council has not had a productive start. The council filled the long-vacant District 7 seat, held a heated [...]
Hundreds of Snow-Related Fines Issued as 311 Complaints Roll In
City of Boston inspectors have already issued hundreds of fines tied to snow removal after this past weekend’s storm, as residents across the city continue [...]
Councilor Flynn Files Public Safety Legislation Mass & Cass, Downtown & Boston Common, BPD Crime Lab
BOSTON - This week, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn re-filed legislation focused on public safety - including an order for a hearing to discuss public [...]
Senator Collins Reminds Residents of Options to Lower Tax Bills
With property tax abatement applications due by February 2, Senator Collins is urging residents to review their assessments and explore available tax relief options. As [...]
“The Walking Dead: Dead City” filming in South Boston this week.
Did you see any zombies while you were walking the island on Thursday night or Friday morning? Don't worry, the [...]
Father faces child endangerment charge for leaving baby unattended in car in South Boston
NBC 10 Boston is reporting that a father is facing a child endangerment charge for leaving a baby inside a [...]
Councilor Flynn Files Ordinance to Restrict Mopeds & E-Bikes from 3rd Party Food Delivery
BOSTON- This week, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed an amended ordinance to effectively ban mopeds and e-bikes from third-party [...]
Federal Government Shutdown – Here’s what you need to know
Well, here we go… At 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1st, the federal government officially shut down after Congress couldn’t [...]
Councilor Flynn Supports New Proposal for BPS Exam School Admissions
BOSTON - This week, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn went on record in support of the recent proposal to the [...]
Councilors Flynn, Murphy & FitzGerald Pass Unanimous Resolution in Support of a Recovery Campus for the City of Boston and Greater Boston Area
BOSTON - This week, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn, Councilor At-Large Erin Murphy, and Councilor John FitzGerald filed a resolution [...]
Councilor Flynn Holds a Hearing on Financial Literacy in Boston Public Schools
BOSTON - Last Thursday, September 25th, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn held a hearing to discuss the inclusion and status of financial literacy programs in [...]
MBTA Cracks Down: Bus Lane/Stop Parkers to Face Automated Fines in 2026
Heads up, Southie! If you’ve been chancing it parking in bus lanes and bus stops, your days are numbered. The MBTA has just approved a [...]
Collins, Flynn + Biele Host a Meeting on Perry School Leadership and Controversial Posters, Parents voice concern for student safety
The office of State Senator Nick Collins issued a press release on Tuesday announcing a meeting regarding the state of the Oliver Hazard Perry School. [...]
Bald Eagle Sighting on Carson Beach on Thursday morning
Did you see it? A bald eagle was spotted in Southie on Thursday morning on Carson Beach. Yes, it’s a little unusual to see the [...]
Sen. Collins, Rep Biele Support Relief for Strained Health Care Providers
Bill Directs $234 Million in Aid to Hospitals and Community Health Centers Around Massachusetts (BOSTON—9/18/2025) The Massachusetts Legislature today enacted a supplemental budget bill that [...]
Elected Officials to host Meeting on state of the Oliver Hazard Perry School
Elected officials representing the Oliver Hazard Perry School in South Boston are inviting parents, teachers and school community members to come together this Thursday evening [...]
