About Jeanne Rooney

Jeanne Rooney is the Editor in Chief for South Boston Online.
10 08, 2017

Dorchester Heights National Park Site Awaiting Repairs: Neighbors Complain Park is Going to the Dogs.

2017-08-10T11:05:49-04:00August 10th, 2017|Categories: News|Comments Off on Dorchester Heights National Park Site Awaiting Repairs: Neighbors Complain Park is Going to the Dogs.

By Richard Campbell The issue on hand is the de­teriorating condition of the Dorchester Heights monument, which has been closed for some time. Although the lawn is nice, the park is also badly in need of repairs to its stairs, and wall infrastructure. In the last deferred maintenance report for 2016, the Boston branch of NPS had deferred maintenance costs of $106,603,602, and we assume some part of that would belong to Dorchester Heights. It must be understood that the Heights is within the same NPS Boston branch that includes the Charlestown Navy Yard, and Bunker Hill Monument- both of which have received very expen­sive renovations. The USS Con­stitution’s restoration was just completed for 12 million, and Bunker Hill was done in 2007 for 3.7 [...]

9 08, 2017

Boston Needs to Lead on High Speed Rail

2017-08-10T11:10:04-04:00August 9th, 2017|Categories: Editorial|Comments Off on Boston Needs to Lead on High Speed Rail

  by Richard Campbell It is time for Boston’s innovators to get on board with high speed rail in New England. For years the con­cept of a truly new infrastructure to connect Boston to Washington has languished. Three hours and forty minutes to go from Boston to New York is not exactly high speed- that’s about 70 miles per hour. Outside of this embarrassing “high speed” figure, we have very little rail connecting us to western Massachusetts, and a major highway “problem”. Massachusetts state Senator Eric Lesser backed a bill study of an east-west expansion project, but it was vetoed by Char­lie Baker. I understand wanting to tighten our belts, but bucking against high speed rail is costing the city and the surrounding areas with [...]

9 08, 2017

South Boston Artists Rule at Marina Bay

2017-08-10T11:15:19-04:00August 9th, 2017|Categories: Lifestyle|Comments Off on South Boston Artists Rule at Marina Bay

by Rick Winterson      First, a few facts: For the last 21 years, the residential community of Marina Bay in Quincy has held an area-wide art exhibition called “Arts Affair at Marina Bay”.  Their 2017 Arts Affair exhibition was their 22nd; it took place last Saturday and Sunday, August 5-6.  This exhibition attracted a total of 165 works of art from 80 artists, who are members of 21 artists’ associations in Eastern Massachusetts.  Four of these associations are located within the City of Boston.  All in all, it was quite a show, held in really eye-catching surroundings. South Boston Online is pleased to report that four members of our own SBAA (the South Boston Arts Association, presided over by watercolorist Dan McCole from The [...]

9 08, 2017

Dorchester Heights National Park Site Awaiting Repairs: Neighbors Complain Park is Going to the Dogs.

2017-08-09T17:00:20-04:00August 9th, 2017|Categories: Happenings, News|Comments Off on Dorchester Heights National Park Site Awaiting Repairs: Neighbors Complain Park is Going to the Dogs.

  By Richard Campbell The issue on hand is the de­teriorating condition of the Dorchester Heights monument, which has been closed for some time. Although the lawn is nice, the park is also badly in need of repairs to its stairs, and wall infrastructure. In the last deferred maintenance report for 2016, the Boston branch of NPS had deferred maintenance costs of $106,603,602, and we assume some part of that would belong to Dorchester Heights. It must be understood that the Heights is within the same NPS Boston branch that includes the Charlestown Navy Yard, and Bunker Hill Monument- both of which have received very expen­sive renovations. The USS Con­stitution’s restoration was just completed for 12 million, and Bunker Hill was done in 2007 for [...]

9 08, 2017

Boston Triathlon Transforms Carson Beach

2017-08-09T16:57:57-04:00August 9th, 2017|Categories: Sports|Comments Off on Boston Triathlon Transforms Carson Beach

Winner of the Boston Triathlon Men's Elite Division:Lucas Pozzetta EDITION: Thursday, August 3, 2017 By Richard Campbell Whether your goal was to participate in the 9th annual Boston Triathlon to best your time, support a cause, or to be a spectator at this ever growing event; it was plain to see that this year the event gained significant traction. The Boston Triathlon fits into the superlative category-engaging for spectators and participants alike, poised to be a transformative event for South Boston, and the city at large. Despite overcast skies, the two-day event started off very well with the second annual Kid’s Day this past Saturday. Hundreds of kids fearlessly braved the waters at Carson beach, and ran their hearts out in the Kids’ Splash and [...]

28 07, 2017

City of Boston Credit Union Comes to South Boston

2018-11-27T13:06:35-05:00July 28th, 2017|Categories: Happenings|Comments Off on City of Boston Credit Union Comes to South Boston

Last week, the City of Boston Credit Union officially opened its new South Boston Branch at 130 West Broadway. Check out their services – hours are 8 to 5, except 8 to 6 on Thursday and 8 to 12 noon on Saturday (closed Sundays). by Rick Winterson Last week was an eventful week for the City of Boston Credit Union. It opened its fifth and newest Branch here in South Boston, at 130 West Broadway. The formal ribbon-cutting, courtesy of Boston’s Mayor Martin J. Walsh, took place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, July 19. Many other guests were on hand for the ribbon-cutting - from the City, from South Boston, and from the City of Boston Credit Union itself. Prominent among those who attended were [...]

28 07, 2017

ED FLYNN ENDORSED BY BOSTON FIRE FIGHTERS UNION

2017-07-28T09:37:15-04:00July 28th, 2017|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on ED FLYNN ENDORSED BY BOSTON FIRE FIGHTERS UNION

Ed Flynn, candidate for Boston City Council District 2, has been endorsed by Boston Fire Fighters Local 718.  This endorsement adds to the over 20 other local labor unions that have Flynn's campaign for City Council, including Ironworkers Local 7, IBEW Local 2222, and NAGE. Fire Fighters Local 718 President, Richard Paris said, “Boston Fire Fighters Local 718 is proud to endorse Ed Flynn for Boston City Council.  As a veteran and probation officer, Ed understands the importance of making public safety a top priority.  Ed will be a City Councilor who we can always trust to stand up for the community and support working families in every neighborhood in the District." Flynn said, “I am incredibly grateful to have the support of the Boston [...]

20 07, 2017

Amerigo Vespucci Arrives in Boston

2017-07-20T18:25:13-04:00July 20th, 2017|Categories: Featured, Happenings, News|Comments Off on Amerigo Vespucci Arrives in Boston

Crew of Amerigo Vespucci with Italian Ambassador, Armando Varricchio and General Counsel of Italy in Boston Nicola De Santis By Richard Campbell Dubbed the most beautiful ship in the world by Americans aboard an aircraft carrier who encountered it in 1962, it would be hard to imagine a more beautiful ship, or hospitable crew than The Amerigo Vespucci. Built in Castellammare di Stabia, it was originally launched in February 1931, and represents the best of the Italian Navy as a seaman training ship. It most assuredly retains its original luster. From Tuesday to Saturday morning the ship will be in port at the World Trade Center dock, and free tours are schedule in the evenings between 4:00pm and 6:00pm. South Boston Online was [...]

20 07, 2017

Tierney Center Programs Shine This Summer

2017-07-20T15:40:23-04:00July 20th, 2017|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on Tierney Center Programs Shine This Summer

by Richard Campbell South Boston Online stopped in on this past Tuesday to the Tierney Learning Center to see the summer programs in action, where the positive energy of the staff and students interacting revealed a sense of community pride. The Tierney Center is a shared space that provides developmental learning, lunch programs in cooperation with the Boston Public Schools, South Boston Head Start, ESL and math education, hands on Arts programs, as well as reading materials access provide by the Boston Public Library. In other words, there are a host of programs designed to get young students up to speed in learning and social skills. In addition, there are some small programs for adults and limited computer access in their computer lab. During the [...]

12 07, 2017

A Dedication to Lori Miller

2017-07-12T16:00:11-04:00July 12th, 2017|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on A Dedication to Lori Miller

Next Wednesday evening, July 19, at 6 p.m., Medal of Honor Playground area will be dedicated and formally named for Lori A. Miller, a lifelong South Boston resident, and a person who truly deserves to be remembered. The Medal of Honor Park facing East Broadway between M and N Streets, was first named a few years ago to recognize MOH recipients during their convention in Boston. It is also the site of the nation’s first Vietnam War Memorial. The view from the park’s northerly side spans South Boston’s Reserved Channel, including the landmark Edison Power Plant– soon to be replaced with a new development – and the magnificent cruise ships that regularly call at Flynn Cruise port in the Black Falcon Terminal. Recently, The Cunard [...]

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