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Maren’s Marathon, 2019
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Maren’s Marathon, 2019

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19 02, 2019

Maren’s Marathon, 2019

Jeanne Rooney2019-02-19T08:12:51-05:00February 19th, 2019|Categories: Featured, Sports|Comments Off on Maren’s Marathon, 2019

by Rick Winterson Would you believe that a South Boston entry into the 2019 Marathon (Patriots Day, April 15), who is already running 12-minute miles over long distances really did not much care for running prior to last year? Well, that’s the case with Maren Tober, a resident of the West Broadway Development. Yes, Maren is running for her own satisfaction. And also yes, Maren is running to raise funds for “YES”. The acronym YES stands for “Youth Enrichment Services”, where her three sons – Youth Enrichment Services (or YES) is located on Massachusetts Avenue in the South End/Back Bay. In YES’s most recent annual report, they refer to a membership of more than 1,600 young people, who were helped to experience the out-of-doors, [...]

South Boston St. Pat’s Day Parade Route
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South Boston St. Pat’s Day Parade Route

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18 02, 2019

South Boston St. Pat’s Day Parade Route

Jeanne Rooney2019-02-18T08:52:31-05:00February 18th, 2019|Categories: Featured, Happenings|Comments Off on South Boston St. Pat’s Day Parade Route

The South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade is scheduled for Sunday March 17th at 1:00 p.m. It will begin at Broadway Station to Perkins Square and will continue onto East Broadway. It will continue up East Broadway to P Street. Turning right onto P Street and taking a right turn on East Fourth Street, and following onto K Street. Turning left onto K Street and following it until East Fifth Street. Turn right onto East Fifth Street until G Street. Turn left on G and follow it past the front entrance of the excel High School until the 2nd right onto Thomas Park and follow it to Telegraph Street. Follow Telegraph to Dorchester Street and continue through the intersection at Old Colony Avenue until reaching [...]

A Valentine’s Letter to the Lone Ladies
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A Valentine’s Letter to the Lone Ladies

Lifestyle

14 02, 2019

A Valentine’s Letter to the Lone Ladies

Jeanne Rooney2019-02-14T09:07:45-05:00February 14th, 2019|Categories: Lifestyle|Comments Off on A Valentine’s Letter to the Lone Ladies

By: Tara Kerrigan Hayes Another Valentine’s Day, another night of binge-watching Netflix with the only reliable dates left on the planet, Ben & Jerry. You tell yourself next year will be different, but just peek out the window at the Wild Wild West of today’s dating world and you’ll see the hope that’s escaped your body, running off down the road with your cookies-n-cream, dodging bullets. The dating apocalypse is upon us, ladies. And it’s hard to say who has it worse; the young women who will never experience what it’s like to actually be courted, or us divorcees who reminisce about the yester years as we watch chivalry writhing in the corner, gasping its last breath. While there are new age dating rules every [...]

12 02, 2019

BPD Officers Arrest Store Clerk for Unlawful Sale of Marijuana Cigarettes and Edibles in South Boston

Jeanne Rooney2019-02-12T12:36:37-05:00February 12th, 2019|Categories: News|Comments Off on BPD Officers Arrest Store Clerk for Unlawful Sale of Marijuana Cigarettes and Edibles in South Boston

Acting on several community complaints and concerns relative to the unlawful sale of marijuana and marijuana-infused edibles out of the King Smoke Shop at 600 East Broadway Street in South Boston, detectives assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) with help from both the District C-6 (South Boston) and District A-1 (Downtown) Drug Control Units initiated an investigation to better understand the facts and circumstances fueling the concerns. As a result of the investigation, which included undercover purchases of marijuana inside the store, officers were able to accumulate sufficient evidence and cause to charge two employees of the establishment with the unlawful sale of marijuana. On today’s date, Monday, February 11, 2019, an officer working in an undercover capacity entered the establishment and purchased several marijuana [...]

12 02, 2019

Mayor Walsh Urges Residents to Take Caution, Abide by Snow Regulations

Jeanne Rooney2019-02-12T09:13:10-05:00February 12th, 2019|Categories: News|Comments Off on Mayor Walsh Urges Residents to Take Caution, Abide by Snow Regulations

Mayor Walsh announced preparations for today’s winter storm. A wintry mix will begin at midday, from 12 - 1:00 p.m., with snow beginning to fall between 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The snow will continue throughout the evening, falling at a rate of an inch an hour, impacting evening commutes. Temperatures will begin in the low 30s, and steadily rise. Overnight, the storm has the potential to bring seven inches of snow to Boston. Wednesday morning, rain will begin between the hours of 2:00 - 4:00 a.m. Due to the travel conditions, Boston Public Schools is cancelling all after-school activities. School will remain open on Tuesday, and BPS plans to keep school open on Wednesday. However, officials will continue to monitor the forecast and [...]

Marijuana Facilities Nearer Than You Might Think
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Marijuana Facilities Nearer Than You Might Think

Editorial, Featured

10 02, 2019

Marijuana Facilities Nearer Than You Might Think

Jeanne Rooney2019-02-10T12:27:33-05:00February 10th, 2019|Categories: Editorial, Featured|Comments Off on Marijuana Facilities Nearer Than You Might Think

by Rick Winterson In many ways, this article is a follow-up to the 3 articles in South Boston Online on marijuana by Brianne Fitzgerald, Nurse Practitioner (NP) and the Founder of Recoverymattersma.org. Ms. Fitzgerald is a highly qualified individual on this issue. We encourage you to read carefully all of the articles, which you will find at the end of this Editorial. In our opinion, Ms. Fitzgerald’s articles made two (very) important points: First, her articles were written for parents, teens (i.e., soon to become young adults), and adults of all ages. Marijuana use – especially recreational – is a family and a “grown-up” issue. Second, marijuana use – even if it’s only for medical purposes – must be openly and publicly discussed, long [...]

10 02, 2019

Cannabis for Chronic Pain

Jeanne Rooney2019-02-10T11:44:45-05:00February 10th, 2019|Categories: Editorial|Comments Off on Cannabis for Chronic Pain

Brianne Fitzgerald, NP - Recoverymattersma.org At first glance it looks like a no brainer. Recreational cannabis legalization first took place on the West Coast and the first serious wave of opioid addiction took place in Appalachia and Maine. If all you do it eyeball the numbers and jump to the idea that pot = less opioid use you have missed a lot. The data is indeed messy. Some say that cannabis is a gateway drug (and from where I sit 100% of the patients, I see identify cannabis/alcohol/nicotine as their initiation into further drug use). This is not causal it is by association because we have not done systemic studies and yet 72,000 people fatally overdosed on opioids in 2017. Should we continue to beat [...]

10 02, 2019

The Science of Marijuana

Jeanne Rooney2019-02-10T11:41:45-05:00February 10th, 2019|Categories: Editorial|Comments Off on The Science of Marijuana

Brianne Fitzgerald NP, Recoverymattersma.org This is a tough one, as we have little scientific information on marijuana. It is a schedule 1 drug and therefore limited rigorous scientific research has been conducted. We do know from anecdotal information, social medical, personal experiences and hearsay that there are serious issues related to its use. Marijuana is not harmless and yet it does not lead to fatal overdoses as alcohol does. The potency of current strains may shock those who have not tried it for decades. It can produce a serious dependency and regular use does interfere with job and school performance. It is best to be avoided if you are an adolescent. Casual use by adults poses minimal risk for healthy people. Marijuana though is [...]

Flynns to be Celebrated at Paraclete Reception
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Flynns to be Celebrated at Paraclete Reception

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7 02, 2019

Flynns to be Celebrated at Paraclete Reception

Jeanne Rooney2019-02-07T15:56:41-05:00February 7th, 2019|Categories: Featured, Happenings|Comments Off on Flynns to be Celebrated at Paraclete Reception

By Rick Winterson Let us give you the details first. The Paraclete Center, widely known for its educational mission in South Boston, will hold its Annual 2019 Reception on Thursday evening, February 28, at Boston College High School from 6 until 8 p.m. (free parking available). Phone Eileen MacNeil (781-812-7099) or Christine McConville (617-834-0538) for tickets; order tickets online at paraclete.org. This is an event not to miss, because the high point of an already enjoyable evening will be the celebration of the Flynns – Ambassador and Mrs. Flynn and their family. And “celebration” is certainly the right word. You see, the Flynns have always been devoted – truly devoted – to South Boston and its interests. And yet, they are well known for [...]

Parade Chief Marshal John Beatty – A Perfect Fit
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Parade Chief Marshal John Beatty – A Perfect Fit

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7 02, 2019

Parade Chief Marshal John Beatty – A Perfect Fit

Jeanne Rooney2019-02-07T11:17:58-05:00February 7th, 2019|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on Parade Chief Marshal John Beatty – A Perfect Fit

by Rick Winterson Credit the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council (the AWVC) with making an excellent choice. They have selected South Boston’s John Beatty to be the Chief Marshal of the 2019 St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day Parade. In this function, John will assume a leadership position in the Parade itself on Sunday afternoon, March 17, as well as hosting the Parade Chief Marshal’s Banquet on the evening of March 2, and performing numerous other functions during our “Parade Season” this year. And to use a phrase, John is a “dyed-in-wool” South Bostonian. He was “born down on I Street; raised up on Fourth Street”, to use another paraphrase. His mother, Carol, still lives here also – in Castle Cove. She’s the lady who brings [...]