About Jeanne Rooney

Jeanne Rooney is the Editor in Chief for South Boston Online.
1 08, 2018

Flynn Holds South Boston Office Hours

2018-08-01T17:03:46-04:00August 1st, 2018|Categories: News|Comments Off on Flynn Holds South Boston Office Hours

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will take his Neighborhood Office Hours  program to two locations in South Boston this Saturday, August 4th. Councilor Flynn will be at Caffe Nero, 416 West Broadway from 8:30am-9:30am and the South Boston Public Library, 646 East Broadway, from 4pm-5pm. Residents are encouraged to bring constituent and neighborhood issues directly to Councilor Flynn and his staff. “As the District City Councilor, it is important for me to continue this program and bring City Hall services to each of our neighborhoods. Oftentimes, people are unable to take the time from work or too busy to travel into the city to deal with a particular issue.  This is an opportunity for us to come to the neighborhood over the weekend and hear from our residents directly [...]

27 07, 2018

Brainstorming the Future of Moakley Park

2018-11-27T13:06:34-05:00July 27th, 2018|Categories: Happenings|Comments Off on Brainstorming the Future of Moakley Park

By Richard Campbell South Boston residents, city planners, landscape architects, and stakeholders of all backgrounds met at the Tierney Learning Center this past Thursday night for three hours of exploration on the future of Moakley Park. This was the most recent installment of several meetings to engage stakeholders from the neighborhood to give input into how South Boston envisions the Moakley Park area reinvented to withstand climate change, and to grow its role in the community as a place of recreational culture in the not too distant future. Some perceive this “future” as happening way down the road, but when talking with Boston Parks Commissioner, Chris Cook, that future is more in his mind as a few years away, when he and the team the [...]

27 07, 2018

Boston Youth Symphony at BPL McKim Courtyard

2018-07-27T13:29:56-04:00July 27th, 2018|Categories: News|Comments Off on Boston Youth Symphony at BPL McKim Courtyard

By Richard Campbell The Boston Public Library has had their traditional afternoon concerts all summer, and this past Saturday hosted the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra in the McKim Courtyard to present a short chamber music program to a good-sized audience on a sunny afternoon. Under the direction of Frederico Cortese since 1999, the BYSO, founded in 1958 has been training young classical musicians through a variety of programs, performing, and continually expanding its mission.  Now it has grown to serve 600 child and young adult musicians from New England. Known for its high standards and innovative programs the BYSO’s courtyard appearance was a small, light sampling of the repertoire the students come to know. The students performed: Mozart String Quartet no. 1 in G major, [...]

26 07, 2018

Review: TEMAZCAL (A Tequila Cantina)

2018-08-02T12:31:23-04:00July 26th, 2018|Categories: Lifestyle|Comments Off on Review: TEMAZCAL (A Tequila Cantina)

by Rick Winterson      It was early Thursday evening, July 12.  Whether it was the oncoming weekend or the leftover crowds from the week of the Fourth of July was impossible to say.  Whatever the reason, the lines into the restaurants along the Waterfront, specifically those with Harbor views or rooftop pavilions, were impossibly long.  Many places were simply letting small groups in with no regard for who was with whom.  And no prediction of estimated wait-time was given to those at the end of the lines. But inside TEMAZCAL (250 Northern Avenue, between the Fish Pier and the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion), a table became empty.  We were asked if seating along the Harbor Walk was OK.  We jumped at it, except that [...]

26 07, 2018

Boston Triathlon Celebrates 10th Anniversary at Carson Beach

2018-08-02T12:20:39-04:00July 26th, 2018|Categories: Sports|Comments Off on Boston Triathlon Celebrates 10th Anniversary at Carson Beach

By Richard Campbell The 10th annual Boston Triathlon returned to Carson Beach generating its trademark excitement for spectators and participants alike, bringing thousands to South Boston.  In a reversal of last year’s event, the third annual Kid’s Day this past Saturday was blessed with sunny skies and almost ideal weather, whereas the adult main event on Sunday was forced to forgo the Olympic 1.5k Swim because of stormy weather and a small craft weather warning by harbor officials.  The choppy water aside, a little rain did not impede the Olympic run through Moakley Park or the Olympic cycle around Day Boulevard. Organized by ethos- the Boston Triathlon is primarily sponsored by the international Columbia Threadneedle Investments, with partnership support by Boston Medical Center.   Hosted at [...]

20 07, 2018

Bells Market Upgrade: and New Mixed-Use Buildings Approved

2018-07-20T09:41:32-04:00July 20th, 2018|Categories: Business, Featured|Comments Off on Bells Market Upgrade: and New Mixed-Use Buildings Approved

By Richard Campbell Perhaps the surest sign of the coming rehabilitation of the neighborhood surrounding Old Colony is the plan for a new five story residential building with retail space on the site of Bell’s Market. The project designers Stefanov Architects have teamed up with developer Rashide, LLC, to put together a comprehensive proposal to the Boston Development Planning Association (BDPA). The proposal submitted in late 2017 is for new five-story 32 new residential rental apartments that are primarily market rate, with 5 affordable units and will include 23 below level parking spaces. It will have about 7,000 sq. feet of retail space- which will include a new Bell’s Market, on the 9th street side and a café on the 8th street side. Other amenities [...]

19 07, 2018

Moms Club RetroLuau Patio Party

2018-07-19T09:41:56-04:00July 19th, 2018|Categories: Lifestyle, News|Comments Off on Moms Club RetroLuau Patio Party

The Moms Club of South Boston hosted their Retro Luau Patio Party at Aloft Hotel Seaport District on Thursday, July 12th. Parents enjoyed live music, signature cocktails inspired by 1960 Hawaiian films and a custom tropical menu designed by the hotel’s head chef. The evening was held at the Hotel’s colorful and inviting, WXYZ bar, that features an expansive outdoor patio complete with a fireplace, lounge furniture and cornhole. Dedicated to its philanthropic work in Southie, the Mom’s Club partnered with Aloft to make this a truly memorable night by encouraging guests to bring school supplies to contribute to the annual South Boston Boys & Girls club back to school drive. Hotel Manager and South Boston Mom, Christy Loy, spoke to the hotels shared commitment [...]

16 07, 2018

NETWORKING NIGHT, A SUCCESS

2018-07-16T15:09:28-04:00July 16th, 2018|Categories: News|Comments Off on NETWORKING NIGHT, A SUCCESS

By: Tara Kerrigan Hayes   The South Boston Chamber of Commerce recently held their ongoing Small Business Networking Night at Capo, on West Broadway, bringing together small business owners in the area, from various backgrounds. The night was a great success with a diverse array of business owners from family dentists, to high end clothing store owners, to local home inspectors and more. Mingling over cocktails at appetizers, members enjoyed a social atmosphere while simultaneously making connections and capitalizing on the opportunity to share ideas and interests with like-minded entrepreneurs, which can be especially valuable for those new to the community. The event was cohosted by the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation, who also sponsors the Street Festivals and Christmas Shopping Strolls in the interest [...]

16 07, 2018

SUSAN DEVLIN – A LOCAL ENTREPRENUER AND HUMANITARIAN

2018-11-27T16:57:35-05:00July 16th, 2018|Categories: Business|Comments Off on SUSAN DEVLIN – A LOCAL ENTREPRENUER AND HUMANITARIAN

By: Tara Kerrigan Hayes We all aspire to live our lives in a meaningful way, but anyone who knows Susan Devlin, knows she sets the bar. Having always been fiercely determined and inherently altruistic, Susan had two dreams as a little girl; to one day own her own business and ultimately, to help people. The fusion of those two dreams began with her fervent personal philosophy: that every person is beautiful and deserves to feel as such. That passion for nurturing self-confidence in others led Susan to the salon industry where she honed her skills for many years, until in 2007, realizing one of her childhood dreams, she opened her own business, appropriately named Nurture Salon and Spa. Susan has now been using her platform [...]

13 07, 2018

Blue Man Group Contest Rocks Lawn on D

2018-07-13T09:37:39-04:00July 13th, 2018|Categories: Featured, Lifestyle|Comments Off on Blue Man Group Contest Rocks Lawn on D

By Richard Campbell The site of a flash mob became Lawn on D when its festivities commenced this past Saturday, including more lawn games than usual, rock climbing, ice skating, giant collision space balls, and the fifth annual Blue Man Groups drumming contest for participants to get an opportunity to join the Blue Man Group in performance onstage. Tyler Peterson from Marblehead was the winner in a knock down drag out drumming battle between five participants, and also won over $6,000 in prizes that included a DW drum kit, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks- plus tickets and prizes from Blue Man Group. But perhaps the biggest win was being able to perform a piece called “Drum Finale Throwdown” with the famed Blue Men and Blue [...]

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