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Jeanne Rooney is the Editor in Chief for South Boston Online.
10 09, 2024

Rick Winterson Honored

2024-09-10T10:48:51-04:00September 10th, 2024|Categories: Featured, Happenings, News|Comments Off on Rick Winterson Honored

By Carol Masshardt Spoke Gallery celebrated their supporter, long-time board member, champion of many non-profits and writer, actor, scientist and neighbor, Rick Winterson at No Man’s Land on August 22, 2024. The urban landscape, really a swatch of land once ruefully overgrown and neglected just behind the high school, and now transformed, was an enchanted and fitting place to honor Rick with youth writing and art adorning the walls and trees. “I’m extremely grateful for this recognition,” said Rick, ever an astute observer, in his brief comments, “but my modest contribution has been multiplied so many times over by Medicine Wheel/Spoke. Look at the young people tonight and their art. It is really something. The gratitude goes to Spoke for what they have done.” Unlikely [...]

6 09, 2024

24th South Boston Street Fest to be held Sept. 21

2024-09-06T10:43:07-04:00September 6th, 2024|Categories: Featured, Happenings, Lifestyle|Comments Off on 24th South Boston Street Fest to be held Sept. 21

The South Boston Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation (South Boston NDC), is excited to announce the 24th South Boston Street Fest, happening on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (In case of rain, the festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28.) East Broadway, between I and L streets, will be transformed into a bustling celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Building on a rich tradition, the 2024 Street Fest is set to be the biggest yet, with nearly 100 local businesses, artists, and community organizations participating, along with many of the neighborhood’s top restaurants. With more than 5,000 attendees expected throughout the day, the event has solidified its place as a beloved community tradition. Entertainment will be in full [...]

23 08, 2024

South Boston Voices: Edmund Toomey

2024-08-23T09:33:51-04:00August 23rd, 2024|Categories: Featured, Lifestyle|Comments Off on South Boston Voices: Edmund Toomey

(This series features those who have long connections of over thirty years in South Boston, and those with three years or under.) By Carol Masshardt Acutely aware of history and well attuned to the wonders and challenges of 2024, Edmund Toomey’s life experiences and perspectives could fill a book. But at 85, he prefers a life of privacy and reflection in a neighborhood where he was raised and to which he returned forty-four years ago. He was one of seven children of Joseph and Elizabeth Tommey, who both also grew up in South Boston. “I always had interesting people in my house with service roots and that was not unique,” he said. “Politics, religion, and civic life was like the air you breath. In those [...]

21 08, 2024

Erin Murphy Humbly Seeking Your Support

2024-08-21T09:28:19-04:00August 21st, 2024|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on Erin Murphy Humbly Seeking Your Support

Dear Fellow Suffolk County Residents, I am Erin Murphy, and I am humbly seeking your support in the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, September 3rd. Over the past three years, it has been both an honor and a privilege to serve the vibrant and diverse communities of our great City as your At-Large City Councilor. I want to share with you why I am the best choice for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County.  A Record of Results: During my time as a legislator on the Boston City Council, I have been dedicated to delivering tangible results for our neighborhoods. I have consistently lifted the voices of my neighbors and championed important causes that directly impact our community. From advocating for better [...]

16 08, 2024

Colin’s Joy Project Rock Painting Event a Celebration of Joy, Love, Remembrance

2024-08-16T19:26:17-04:00August 16th, 2024|Categories: Featured, Happenings, Lifestyle|Comments Off on Colin’s Joy Project Rock Painting Event a Celebration of Joy, Love, Remembrance

Rocks hold a special meaning for the McGrath family.  “After the accident, when we were still in the hospital, people dropped off painted rocks on our front steps. It started with one rock that just said ‘love’ on it,” said Kerri McGrath, Colin’s mom. “And the next thing you know, our entire front steps were covered in rocks.” Colin McGrath was almost 3 years old in July 2018 when he was killed by a vehicle in South Boston. Despite their grief, Kerri and Brendan McGrath started Colin’s Joy Project to bring joy into the lives of others just as Colin did.  Wednesday’s Colin's Joy Project Rock Painting & Music Party was a celebration of love, joy, and remembrance. Kerri said people had also left rocks [...]

16 08, 2024

Summer Block Party

2024-08-16T09:43:35-04:00August 16th, 2024|Categories: Featured, Happenings|Comments Off on Summer Block Party

Saturday, August 17, 12-9 p.m. Enjoy a FREE summertime event at the Lawn on D with inflatables (adults only after 5), lawn games, entertainment, and food/drink for all ages!  Family activities are scheduled throughout the afternoon, and live music is on tap in the evening.  Limited free parking.  Visit LawnonD.com for schedule and details.

2 08, 2024

Peter Barbuto, the New President/CEO of the Gavin Foundation

2024-08-02T10:23:11-04:00August 2nd, 2024|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on Peter Barbuto, the New President/CEO of the Gavin Foundation

Over this last weekend, an important management change occurred in South Boston. Friday, was the last day that John McGahan served as the long-time leader of the Gavin Foundation. Peter Barbuto formally assumed the position of Gavin Foundation’s President and CEO. The changeover was marked with a breakfast at the Gavin’s Devine Center. Obviously, John and Peter’s transition was “in process” for a considerable time before this weekend – they spent more than full time for several weeks making sure their transition was both smooth and successful. For more than 30 years, John had been an excellent leader of the Gavin Foundation, with highly significant accomplishments in programs devoted to recovery from substance abuse. Peter brings significant knowledge and past experience in recovery work to [...]

26 07, 2024

South Boston Elected Officials Support Increased Public Safety Resources

2024-07-26T10:25:17-04:00July 26th, 2024|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on South Boston Elected Officials Support Increased Public Safety Resources

The South Boston elected officials support the installation of Shot Spotter technology to assist law enforcement response to shootings in real time. After a series of shootings in South Boston, the South Boston delegation had a meeting at the MaryEllen McCormack and West Broadway Housing Development and have remained united in support of this technology. Despite some pushback from advocates and some City Councilors, the South Boston delegation is united in support of this technology. It was a focal point of a meeting at the Maryellen McCormack and West Broadway Housing Developments after a series of shootings. “We simply do not have enough police to cover every street and every neighborhood 24/7,” said Congressman Lynch. “Many of our police officers are already working long hours [...]

12 07, 2024

South Boston Artist: Dominique Nelson

2024-07-12T07:57:24-04:00July 12th, 2024|Categories: Business, Featured|Comments Off on South Boston Artist: Dominique Nelson

By Carol Masshardt Dominique Nelson, can turn an ordinary, imperfect, sun backed sidewalk into a stunning work of art. A twenty-five-year-old, life- long South Boston resident, she is an accomplished artist and teacher with a unique honesty and joy in who she is. The chalk drawings outside her East Broadway home near “H” are only the most obvious of the creations. She began drawing when her wise mother thought she needed to express more, and later at Boston Arts Academy and Mass. College of Art. If you know her mother, Luanne Litif, you will hear unmitigated, well-deserved pride and respect for a talented young woman who didn’t always have an easy course. Dominique is currently the Foundations Director at Artists for Humanity, where she teaches [...]

10 07, 2024

Second In-Person Meeting:  The Summer Street Pilot Program

2024-07-10T10:13:15-04:00July 10th, 2024|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on Second In-Person Meeting:  The Summer Street Pilot Program

by Rick Winterson   Over the past twelve months, the Summer Street Pilot Program has progressed from a concept to the actual six-month execution of the Pilot Program between early December in 2023 until early June this year.  Last month, we reported upon this Program, after an update meeting and Open House in the CRISPR meeting room on A Street.  The Boston Traffic Department (the BTD) presented its early conclusions, led by Matt Moran, the Director of the BTD’s Transit Team – the group who actually designed and managed the entire Pilot Program from start to finish. The Transit Team’s second in-person update/Open House took place yesterday evening at the Tynan School.  The Open House generated significant interest and many comments from the attendees; it ran [...]

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