About Jeanne Rooney

Jeanne Rooney is the Editor in Chief for South Boston Online.
4 06, 2025

Councilor Flynn to Hold CPA Information Session June 11th, 5:30-7pm

2025-06-04T14:23:20-04:00June 4th, 2025|Categories: Featured, Happenings|Comments Off on Councilor Flynn to Hold CPA Information Session June 11th, 5:30-7pm

City Councilor Ed Flynn will host his annual Community Preservation Act (CPA) Information Session in partnership with the CPA Team on Wednesday, June 11th from 5:30pm-7pm in the cafeteria of Tynan Elementary School. This session is an opportunity to explore how residents can use CPA funds and learn how to preserve or create impactful projects in their communities. While South Boston organizations and applicants have been awarded millions of dollars toward worthwhile projects, the community also lacked any applications last year. Councilor Flynn is calling on neighbors and community organizations to apply this summer and ensure that the neighborhood also receives its fair share of CPA funding this coming round and beyond. Please note the deadline to submit an eligibility determination form for the FY [...]

29 05, 2025

2025 Graduate Callie Eastman

2025-05-29T09:00:23-04:00May 29th, 2025|Categories: Education|Comments Off on 2025 Graduate Callie Eastman

Graduating from the Boston Latin School, 18 year old  Callie Eastman is headed to Louisiana State University (LSU) to begin a new adventure. Any sprots team would be fortunate to have her in the stands as a loyal and enthusiastic fan, and she expects her new environment will offer that and more! “I chose LSU in part because of the warmer weather (though it is actually hot,) but really because of the spirit. When I visited the campus, everyone wore school colors, and there was a positive spirit. I never really played sports, but I love everyone being together. It was what I liked most about Boston Latin School. It didn’t matter how good the team was, but going with my friends was awesome,” she [...]

27 05, 2025

2025 Graduates: Meet Cate Martin

2025-05-27T09:55:45-04:00May 27th, 2025|Categories: Education|Comments Off on 2025 Graduates: Meet Cate Martin

By Carol  Masshardt “In my opinion, my class is the best in the world,” said Catherine “Cate” Martin. Soon to graduate from Excel High School with a 4.02 grade point average, her  accomplishments and talents are beyond what grades can measure.  It is easy to imagine that the spunk, thoughtfulness, wit, and artistic ability will carry this UMass-Boston bound and lifelong South Boston daughter far into a bright future. “My junior and senior years at Excel were great. It opened up a bigger social group. Friends I made were the highlight. People from other countries, like Cape Verde, became good friends, and that is just cool and awesome,” she said. Her interests are many and she brings imagination to life and learning. Cate’s drawings and [...]

22 05, 2025

South Boston Celebrates Opening of Rebuilt Little League Field Honoring Heroes

2025-05-22T19:04:19-04:00May 22nd, 2025|Categories: Education, Featured, Happenings, Lifestyle, News|Comments Off on South Boston Celebrates Opening of Rebuilt Little League Field Honoring Heroes

South Boston marked a proud and emotional milestone with the grand opening of the Thomas C. Foley Field at Major Christopher F. Lee Playground Wednesday evening. The long-awaited restoration was celebrated in a spirited ceremony attended by city officials, community members, and the families of the field’s namesakes. Joe Christino, president of South Boston Little League, opened the evening by thanking the community, city officials, and generous supporters who made the new field possible. “I'm really thrilled to finally be here tonight to be opening this field. It's been a long time coming,” he said. “I want to thank everyone for being here tonight, including our board of directors, coaches, volunteers, umpires, and most importantly, all the young players in our league who are going [...]

5 05, 2025

Councilor Flynn Calls For 7 Night “Resident Parking Only” In South Boston

2025-05-05T10:22:00-04:00May 5th, 2025|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on Councilor Flynn Calls For 7 Night “Resident Parking Only” In South Boston

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a hearing order to discuss implementation of a 7 nights per week “Resident Parking Only” policy in all areas of South Boston that do not currently have overnight parking restrictions. For several years, Councilor Flynn made this recommendation for many reasons - including in the interest of fairness and consistency with residents in neighborhoods throughout South Boston, as City Point has had 7 nights per week “Resident Parking Only” for over a decade, as well as other neighborhoods in similar proximity to Downtown currently having enforcement of an even stricter “24/7 “Resident Parking Only” policy than what Councilor Flynn is proposing. For years, residents have highlighted the impact of decades of unprecedented growth in South Boston on parking and [...]

24 04, 2025

Senator Collins Reappointed to Beaches Commission

2025-04-24T10:10:01-04:00April 24th, 2025|Categories: Featured, Happenings, Lifestyle, News|Comments Off on Senator Collins Reappointed to Beaches Commission

Senator Nick Collins has been reappointed to the Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC), a special commission established by the Massachusetts Legislature to strengthen and support the region’s public beaches. “Making sure we invest in our public parks and beaches is essential—not just for today, but for future generations,” said Senator Collins. “The Commission is an important steward of that investment, helping to ensure our beaches remain clean, safe, and accessible for everyone who lives in, works in, or visits our coastal communities.” Created in 2006, the MBC is made up of elected officials and community leaders from Boston and nearby waterfront neighborhoods and beachfront communities. It was created to take an in-depth look at the region's public beaches, which are managed by the state.  “Senator Collins will [...]

11 04, 2025

Future of South Boston High School

2025-04-11T09:16:45-04:00April 11th, 2025|Categories: Education, Featured|Comments Off on Future of South Boston High School

A South Boston Community Meeting was held in the auditorium at the South Boston High School – a.k.a “Excel High”.  This was the first such meeting.  It was convened to open up a community discussion about the future of the High School, which will be closed in June next year, at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.   This closing announcement was first put forth by the City of Boston’s Public Schools (the BPS) some months ago.  Further information about the closure has been sparse since then, except for stating that the High School will be completely renovated and reopened as a so-called “anchor school”. Last night’s meeting began just after 6 p.m.  Approximately 100 South Boston residents attended.  Chief of Capital Planning Del Stanislaus [...]

1 04, 2025

Clover Clubhouse Offers a Community Haven for Families

2025-04-01T11:36:32-04:00April 1st, 2025|Categories: Business, Education, Featured, Happenings, Lifestyle|Comments Off on Clover Clubhouse Offers a Community Haven for Families

For three South Boston moms, the need for an indoor play space in the neighborhood was clear — so they decided to create one themselves. Their vision became a reality with Clover Clubhouse, a bright and welcoming play space located on the fourth floor of the Lithuanian Club at 368 W. Broadway. Designed to be a haven for families, it offers a clean, open environment where kids can play freely and parents can connect. Founded by Jamie Moss, Carly Consigli, and Caroline Yonker, all members of the South Boston Moms Club, Clover Clubhouse fills a much-needed gap in the community. “There’s been a desperate need for this,” said Carly. Set to officially open April 7, Clover Clubhouse has already seen overwhelming interest, with more than [...]

20 03, 2025

The Neighborhood House’s 2025 Benefit and Auction Gala Draws Near (March 28)

2025-03-20T10:16:29-04:00March 20th, 2025|Categories: Education, Featured, Happenings, Lifestyle|Comments Off on The Neighborhood House’s 2025 Benefit and Auction Gala Draws Near (March 28)

By Rick Winterson The South Boston Neighborhood House is holding its Annual Benefit and Auction gala Friday, March 28 from 6-10 p.m. at the Seaport Hotel. You are invited to attend “the House is Where the Heart is” event to dine, drink, dance, and do good for the community.  In Executive Director Kathy Lafferty’s words, it’ll be a real gala. Many of you know about the gala’s Live Auction that occurs every year. This year's nine Live Auction items include concerts, sporting events, and private dining that is nothing short of elegant. And the 2025 Silent Auction is already underway – just log onto the www.sbnh.org website and go to the auction link. You can then bid electronically on any of these Silent Auction items or you can [...]

7 03, 2025

Councilor Flynn Calls for City and Boston Police Oversight for TNCs (Uber/Lyft)

2025-03-07T07:18:15-05:00March 7th, 2025|Categories: Education, Featured, News|Comments Off on Councilor Flynn Calls for City and Boston Police Oversight for TNCs (Uber/Lyft)

At this week’s Boston City Council meeting, Councilor Ed Flynn filed an order for a hearing to discuss the regulation on Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) by the City of Boston and the Boston Police Department (BPD), following an alleged sexual assault on a young woman in a rideshare last week in South Boston. Although TNCs are currently regulated at the state level under the MA Department of Public Utilities, Councilor Flynn called for the City of Boston and Boston Police Department to provide oversight at the municipal level, including a personal registration and fee to operate, fingerprinting, and an extensive background check. Discussions on prohibiting out-of-state operators is warranted, as well as TNCs being placed under the purview of Boston Police - similar to taxis [...]

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