About Jeanne Rooney

Jeanne Rooney is the Editor in Chief for South Boston Online.
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 [...]

7 07, 2017

Sullivan’s at Children’s

2017-07-07T10:27:35-04:00July 7th, 2017|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on Sullivan’s at Children’s

by Rick Winterson History was made last Thursday, June 29, at noon. After 66 years in existence, the iconic Sullivan’s at South Boston’s Castle Island opened its first branch eatery. Sully’s new branch is located in the equally iconic Hood Milk Bottle at the Children’s Museum on South Boston’s side of Fort Point Channel. It’s open seven days a week; 11 a.m.– 6 p.m.; 9 p.m. on Fridays. Sometimes (but rarely), both history and geography seem to come together in surprising and unexpected ways. Very likely, these coincidences are just that – only coincidences. But there’s some folk wisdom about coincidences that says, “There really are no coincidences – coincidences are just God’s way of doing favors for us, without letting us know it was [...]

7 07, 2017

Supper Club at CAPO a “Boston’s Best”

2017-07-07T10:23:19-04:00July 7th, 2017|Categories: Featured, Lifestyle|Comments Off on Supper Club at CAPO a “Boston’s Best”

by Rick Winterson The 200+ “Boston’s Bests” list from the Improper Bostonian magazine has just been published. One of the South Boston winners is none other than CAPO at 443 West Broadway. Specifically, they were recognized as Boston’s Best New Addition for their new basement “Supper Club at CAPO” (see IB’s page 98). It’s a bit of a throwback to rooms where funky jazz and other night club entertainments were presented; their supper food continues in the hand-crafted, classic Italian tradition, as do their drinks. The Supper Club at CAPO now has become a South Boston place that’ll compete with Wally’s on Mass Ave., the Beehive in the South End, and Ryles in Cambridge near Somerville’s Union Square

7 07, 2017

Fourth of July Weekend: Here at Home

2017-07-07T10:17:33-04:00July 7th, 2017|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on Fourth of July Weekend: Here at Home

By Rick Winterson In our last issue (June 29, page one), South Boston Online suggested that you stay home – or at least nearby – to celebrate America’s most important Holiday. Well, we did just that, with only the minor exceptions of going to other areas near South Boston that are accessible by the Red Line. And do you know what? It worked! The weather was particularly fine, despite the occasional threat of thunderstorms. There were art exhibitions and musical events all over the Boston area during the three-day weekend prior to the Fourth of July Holiday on Tuesday. Many of these were in the North End, so nothing else would do except to walk the Rose Kennedy Greenway, which had come back to life [...]

29 06, 2017

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch endorses Ed Flynn for City Council

2018-11-27T13:06:36-05:00June 29th, 2017|Categories: Featured, Happenings|Comments Off on Congressman Stephen F. Lynch endorses Ed Flynn for City Council

Uniting South Boston's elected officials in D2 race Congressman Stephen F. Lynch formally announced his endorsement this week of Ed Flynn for District 2 City Council. He joins a growing list of elected officials and unions who have endorsed Flynn's candidacy, including South Boston's Clerk Michael J. Donovan, Representative Nick Collins and City Councilor At-Large Michael F. Flaherty, Jr. ""I am extremely proud to endorse my friend, Ed Flynn, for the Boston City Council District 2 seat. Ed is such a good and decent man. He is a wonderful reflection of his Dad, Ambassador Ray Flynn and his Mom, Cathy. I have known Ed for at least 30 years. From his patriotic service in the United States Navy - to his ongoing efforts to ensure that [...]

22 06, 2017

Cookout at 120 H

2017-06-22T11:56:03-04:00June 22nd, 2017|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on Cookout at 120 H

by Rick Winterson “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day” is a mouthful, and it carries a forbidding message. It is a day that was designated by the United Nations six years ago in 2012; the day focuses on the issue of physical, emotional, and economic abuse of elders – an increasing problem as people are living longer lives than ever. Last Thursday, June 15, marked the 2017 observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Now you know that South Boston is not to be left behind in observing important issues, so the South Boston Elderly Apartments at 120 H Street held a picnic. It was a beautiful day and it was a great time. The event featured music (mostly Irish) by Dublin’s Tom O’Carroll, rendering vocals [...]

22 06, 2017

Sail Boston: Opening Ceremonies Reveal Stakeholder Pride

2017-08-09T15:55:21-04:00June 22nd, 2017|Categories: Featured, Lifestyle|Comments Off on Sail Boston: Opening Ceremonies Reveal Stakeholder Pride

by Richard Campbell At noon this past Friday opening ceremonies for Sail Boston took place under the rotunda at the Boston Harbor Hotel, with a series of fitting tributes by stakeholders as well as presentation of the colors by different regimental outfits, and speeches by distinguished guests. The US Coast Guard Band played the national anthem and patriotic songs, as dignitaries from around the world saluted Boston. Maria Stephanos was the MC for the event, providing humorous anecdotes along with gracious introductions. After an opening salutation and prayers, the Vicar of the Old North Church, Reverend Stephen Ayres, gave his blessing of the ships and included an urgent plea to protect us from our enemies that gave a momentary solemnity to the occasion. Michael Mooney [...]

22 06, 2017

“What a Swell Party This Was …”

2017-06-22T11:40:31-04:00June 22nd, 2017|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on “What a Swell Party This Was …”

Rain did not dampen spirits at the 45th Annual Harry McDonough Sailing Center cookout last Friday. In fact, if anything, it seemed like “Old Home Week” by Rick Winterson “Everyone talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it”, is an old saying. It came true last Friday evening, when three inches of pouring-straight-down rain fell on the Harry McDonough Sailing Center cookout – the 45th cookout. Local streets flooded and umbrellas turned inside out. Nevertheless, approximately 100 brave souls showed up, and it was damp – as in sopping wet. But in typical Southie fashion, especially at fundraisers, everyone said, “Let’s have a party!”, and they certainly did. Lots of old friends were there. Dave Littlefield, the Sausage Guy, personally tended to the [...]

22 06, 2017

A Glorious “Parade of Sail”

2017-06-22T11:33:18-04:00June 22nd, 2017|Categories: Featured, Lifestyle|Comments Off on A Glorious “Parade of Sail”

By Rick Winterson Last Saturday was memorable beyond imagining. “Sail Boston” began with a day-long “Parade of Sail”. It brought back the other Tall Ships events, even as far back as America’s 200th Birthday in 1976. The viewing location covered by this article is Boston Harbor’s North Jetty, part of Massport. Another major viewing point in South Boston was set on Castle Island. Despite a late start (due to the fog) and a generally cloudy day, it was an absolutely spectacular display of majestic sailing ships – 54 in number – as they proceeded from Broad Sound, around Deer Island, onto the President Roads, and into the Inner Harbor. The arrangements – especially security – deserve mention. Shuttle buses whisked spectators from around South Boston [...]

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