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City of Boston announces the district-wide closure of all Boston Public Schools
See Press Release Below Friday, March 13, 2020 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced the district-wide closure [...]
COVID-19: Lend a Helping Hand
Here are some ways to lend a helping hand during this stressful and uncertain time: In light of coronavirus concerns and potentially BPS closing all [...]
Letter from BPS Superintendent & Mayor Marty Walsh
Listen up, BPS kids! You have school tomorrow!  With dozens of surrounding school districts closing due to coronavirus concerns, Boston Public Schools and the City [...]
More Cancellations due to coronavirus
It’s hard to keep track of all the local cancellations this week due to the coronavirus so we are keeping a running list: St. Patrick’s [...]
Linehan Calls for the Naming of the South Boston Branch Library for Bill Bulger
Looks like our South Boston Branch of the public library will be named after former MA State Senate President and [...]
If the “Water Company” knocks – don’t let them in.
On Sunday, a South Boston Dorchester Street resident heard a knock on the door and was greeted by a gentleman [...]
Remembering Amy Lord
A special Mass will be held on Sunday, July 27th at 6pm at St. Brigid Church in memory of Amy [...]
#ParkinginSouthie – a recap of the 7 Day Parking Pilot Program Meeting
Concerned South Boston citizens gathered in the cafeteria of the Tynan school on Wednesday, July 23rd to discuss a proposed [...]
Do you know this person? Boston Police need your help!
The BPD is looking for helping in identifying this suspect shown here in this photo. This suspect is wanted in [...]
Southie Real Estate Scoop: 39 A Street
written by Betsey Walsh FrissoraThe BRA Board approved the redevelopment of 39 A Street, which would bring both market rate [...]
BRA is one big, fat mess!
It's really not a huge surprise to us. The Boston Redevelopment Authority is up to shenanigans and in need of reform. Following is a press [...]
Collins & Forry pass the BCEC expansion bill
On Wednesday, the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives voted affirmatively to pass the Conference Committee bill on the expansion of the Boston Convention and [...]
Traffic Advisory: Jim Kane Sugarbowl 5K in Southie on Thursday!
Just so you know - on Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until approximately 9:00 p.m., the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will close William [...]
Southie Real Estate Scoop: 190- 206 West 2nd Street Development
Written by Betsy Walsh FrissoraThe massive residential project proposed for 190-206 West 2nd Street (also known as 181-185 West 1st Street) has been approved, and [...]
What is up with all this construction going on in Southie? The Boston Water and Sewer sheds some light on the subject.
The noise. The traffic. No parking. Seems like construction in Southie is never ending. Here's the scoop on why our neighborhood streets are getting dug [...]
City Council Hearing: stop dropping circulars and unwanted newspapers on our door steps.
You've seen them - piled up on the sidewalks, on stoops or in the gutter. Local circulars and newspapers tucked in plastic bags strewn about [...]