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Jeanne Rooney is the Editor in Chief for South Boston Online.
23 03, 2016

Letter to the editor: Parade was a success

2018-11-27T13:06:36-05:00March 23rd, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Letter to the editor: Parade was a success

This year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade was great. Thanks to everyone who made it all possible. The issue of the length of the parade is indeed yesterday’s news, as Boston’s Mayor Marty Walsh wisely put it. A big thank you goes out to Southie’s BFF (attorney) Chester Darling. There were few arrests and mostly it was a great day for families, young children and everyone else in between to enjoy some Southie Pride. The sky’s started off sunny and then turned quite cloudy, but there was no dent in the cheers from all who sat or stood through the whole beautiful celebration. As far as the temps, near 29 degrees, just another typical parade day in South Boston. I must say I missed the sight [...]

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17 03, 2016

Evacuation Day remembered in annual memorial and historical exercises

2016-03-18T11:05:08-04:00March 17th, 2016|Categories: Featured, Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Evacuation Day remembered in annual memorial and historical exercises

By SUSAN DOUCET When Boston City Councilor Michael Flaherty asked for a student volunteer to step up to the microphone in front of the Dorchester Heights monument Thursday morning, Thomas Germain’s hand shot in the air. His explanation of what Evacuation Day means was succinct. In one sentence, the third grade student at St. Peter’s Academy triumphantly announced that it was when the British left Boston, soliciting cheers from the elected officials, community members and students gathered for the historic Evacuation Day exercises. “This is a special day in the city of Boston and Suffolk County,” Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh said. “It is important for us to remember it every single year and continue to come back here” In most communities, March 17 is [...]

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16 03, 2016

A great start in life: The Boston Basics

2016-03-16T17:30:44-04:00March 16th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on A great start in life: The Boston Basics

By RICK WINTERSON As the parent of a small child, you don’t have to be told that your son or daughter is developing very rapidly. Many research studies have shown that kids’ brains develop just as rapidly as their young bodies. A number of these studies have been done locally – the Achievement Gap Initiative (the AGI) at Harvard and programs in the Department of Pediatrics at Boston Medical Center are two examples. How would you, as a caring parent, like to become familiar with the results of all this research? Well, it’s easier than you may think. Just invest two hours of your time –  5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, at the Condon Community Center at 500 D St. You will [...]

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16 03, 2016

South Boston Branch Library hosts book sale

2016-03-16T17:20:23-04:00March 16th, 2016|Categories: News|Comments Off on South Boston Branch Library hosts book sale

Calling all book lovers! Please join the Friends of the South Boston Branch Library as they present a St. Patrick’s Day Book Sale on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All types of adult, teen and juvenile books, audiobooks, and CDs will be available for sale at the lowest prices around. Come by the library at 646 East Broadway, and enjoy the bargains. This is a good chance to add to your stash of great reads for the new season and upcoming vacation time. Your support is always welcome! All proceeds from the Friends’ book sales benefit your local library branch. Please stop by and say hello.

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16 03, 2016

Meet Shams Karzan: Young girl wants to be a doctor someday

2016-03-16T17:17:05-04:00March 16th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Comments Off on Meet Shams Karzan: Young girl wants to be a doctor someday

By KEVIN DEVLIN She’s a serious, young girl who is plans on being a doctor someday so she can help those who are sick. Her name is Shams Karzan. Shams, 9, is the daughter of Karima and Rachid Karzan. She has an older sister, Shahd, and a younger brother, Shaker. She’s in the third grade at the Tynan Elementary School in South Boston. She’s an honor roll caliber student and her favorite subject is math. Shams’ favorite color is red, her favorite food is pears, and her favorite singer is Selena Gomez. At the South Boston Boys & Girls Club, she enjoys playing soccer and basketball in the gym. She likes going to arts and crafts and the computer room. She also loves going to [...]

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16 03, 2016

Ice-O-Rama held at the newly reopened Murphy Rink

2016-03-16T17:15:11-04:00March 16th, 2016|Categories: Sports|Comments Off on Ice-O-Rama held at the newly reopened Murphy Rink

By KEVIN DEVLIN On Sunday, March 13, the annual Evacuation Day Ice-o-rama event was held at the Murphy Rink. The event was sponsored by the DCR, the South Boston Youth Hockey League, Comcast and Mass Bay Credit Union. SBYHL volunteers Thomas McGrath, Teddy Cunniff, Andrea Flaherty, Cheryl Joyce, Harry Minucci and Joyce “The Admiral” Higgins were present at the rink to oversee this event. Puck Shooting contest In the six and under age bracket, Thomas Brooks (boys division) and Maddie Minucci (girls division) finished first. In the eight and under age bracket, Harry Minucci finished in first place and Rocco Blasi came in second. In the 10 and under age bracket, Mario Blasi came out on top and Nolan Young finished second. In the 12 [...]

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16 03, 2016

Annual Evacuation Day swim meet held at Boys & Girls Club

2016-03-16T17:07:57-04:00March 16th, 2016|Categories: Sports|Comments Off on Annual Evacuation Day swim meet held at Boys & Girls Club

By KEVIN DEVLIN On Tuesday evening, March 8, the annual Evacuation Day swim meet was held at the South Boston Boys & Girls Club. The event was sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club, the South Boston Citizens’ Association, the Mass Bay Credit Union and Comcast. All the swimmers had fun and enjoyed the event along with their parents and friends. And the winners were: Eight and under 25 yard Freestyle                                                                                                              [...]

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16 03, 2016

St. Patrick’s lunch at the Condon organized by BCYF

2016-03-16T16:54:07-04:00March 16th, 2016|Categories: News|Comments Off on St. Patrick’s lunch at the Condon organized by BCYF

On Thursday, March 10, the Boston Center for Youth and Families sponsored a luncheon for seniors at the Condon Community Center. BCYF staff at the Condon organized the event and happily served those seniors in attendance. Boston City Councilor Billy Linehan came by and sang a couple of Irish songs. Boston at-large councilors Anissa Essaibi George and Mike Flaherty came by to wish the seniors a happy St. Patrick’s Day. Councilor Flaherty asked the group why they were being served Italian food at an Irish event. I guess they really didn’t care because the food was so tasty. Local resident John Healey also sang an Irish ditty and everyone had a great time. -Kevin Devlin Local resident John Healey is pictured with at-large Boston [...]

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16 03, 2016

14th annual Taste of South Boston is April 3

2016-03-16T16:48:22-04:00March 16th, 2016|Categories: Business, Happenings|Comments Off on 14th annual Taste of South Boston is April 3

The South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation (South Boston NDC) will hold its 14th annual Taste of South Boston on Sunday, April 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Seaport Hotel. This event has become one of the city’s premier food events, enjoyed by 500 attendees. For an entrance fee of $50 in advance ($60 at the door), attendees can sample food and beverage offerings from 30 local restaurants while enjoying live jazz music and bidding on outstanding silent auction items and raffles. This year’s event boasts a large number of participating restaurants, from the traditional South Boston neighborhood, the South Boston Waterfront and the Fort Point areas, including newcomers: Committee, Coppersmith, the Maiden, Moonshine 152, Outlook Kitchen and Bar, the Spirit of Boston, and [...]

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