Community Meeting: The South Boston High School Building
by Rick Winterson The City of Boston held a Community Meeting at the Tynan Community Center on East Fourth Street. The topic was “Planning for the Future of 95 G Street”, where Excel High School [...]
Flynn Files Resolution to Support Recently Laid Off Boston Public Schools (BPS) Employees
Following the recent vote by the Boston City Council to approve the FY27 Boston Public Schools (BPS) budget, hundreds of teachers, paraprofessionals and other front line workers are expected to lose their jobs. In response, [...]
Ollie Rededicates and Expands Diaper Depot
The South Boston Neighborhood House celebrated the rededication and expansion of Ollie’s Diaper Depot on Wednesday morning, marking a major milestone for a program that has become a vital resource for hundreds of local families. [...]
New Soccer Pitches at West Broadway Create Lasting World Cup Legacy in South Boston
As FIFA World Cup excitement builds across Boston, a new community soccer facility at West Broadway is ensuring the tournament's impact will extend far beyond the final whistle. Community leaders, residents, nonprofit partners, and city [...]
Sen. Collins & Rep. Biele Announce State Funding for Public Safety Planning During World Cup
City of Boston awarded $1.2 million through state Sports & Entertainment Events Fund ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 festivities Senator Nick Collins and Representative David Biele announced that the City of Boston will receive [...]
Flynn Urges City to Require In-Person Work 4 days a Week
Councilor Flynn Passes Resolution Urging City to Require In-Person Work for a Minimum of 4 Days a Week Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn passed a resolution (11 support, 1 present) urging the City of Boston [...]
Flynn Cruiseport Sets Sail for a Bigger 2026 Season
Largest-Ever Homeport Vessel and Key Upgrades Signal Continued Growth Coming off a successful cruise season last year, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is looking forward to another year of growth, highlighted by larger ships, more [...]
South Boston’s 250th Evacuation Day Observance
The South Boston Citizens’ Association (the SBCA) is planning a truly memorable Evacuation Day observance on March 17 – the 250th Anniversary of that historic Day. In this year of 2026, March 17 occurs on [...]
Rick Winterson Marks 25 Years of Telling South Boston’s Stories
From the opening of a long-gone waterfront restaurant to the rise of the Seaport skyline, from the heartbreak of 9/11 and the Boston Marathon bombing to the resilience of a community during a global pandemic [...]
MAYOR WU DECLARES SNOW EMERGENCY, PARKING BAN (Jan. 25, 2026)
Residents are encouraged to stay home. If travel is necessary, please use public transportation. Mayor Michelle Wu Saturday declared a snow emergency starting at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 ahead of the forecasted [...]