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Jeanne Rooney is the Editor in Chief for South Boston Online.
17 08, 2017

Broadway – Both Old and New, Both East and West

2017-08-17T16:52:36-04:00August 17th, 2017|Categories: Happenings, News, Real Estate|Comments Off on Broadway – Both Old and New, Both East and West

   “Oh, East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet …” The Ballad of the East and West" Rudyard Kipling, 1889   by Rick Winterson      First, a bit of local history:  Way back, Broadway was split into West and East Broadway at Perkins Square; the two east-west segments were (and still are) each about a mile long.  Over the years, West Broadway came to be known as “Big Broadway” because it was a much more popular place to go.  East Broadway, even though it had its own movie theater and a bowling alley, was called “Little Broadway”. Times changed, as they always do, and the attractions along “Big Broadway” began shrinking.  For many reasons, East Broadway became the [...]

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17 08, 2017

Comicon Invades Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

2017-08-17T16:40:12-04:00August 17th, 2017|Categories: Lifestyle, News|1 Comment

  By Richard Campbell There is probably no building more suited to the Boston Comicon than the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, with its strikingly similar design to the Star Ship Enterprise, space geeks would most certainly feel right at home at this Fan Expo.  This past week August 11th-13th, a full scale invasion commenced, and no, I’m not referring to North Korea.  With well over 50,000 fans and 500 exhibits, the Comicon draws exhibitors from all over the country, but my non-scientific poll would place the majority of the fans to hail from New England. One thing that is very apparent, besides the scale of the event, is that it attracts a pretty diverse audience.  I was under the impression that the event would [...]

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17 08, 2017

6th Annual Seafood Festival on a Roll

2017-08-17T16:20:31-04:00August 17th, 2017|Categories: Happenings, News|Comments Off on 6th Annual Seafood Festival on a Roll

The Conventures Crew posed during the Seafood Festival. by Richard Campbell Sunday August 13th proved to be perfect weather for the Boston Seafood Festival, a rustic promotional event of all things seafood that draws New Englanders from the industry to entertain visitors to the South Boston Seaport.  From the shucked shellfish, to witty chefs, campy music-crowds soon gravitated to standing room areas that supported plenty of beer.  Sponsored primarily by the Boston Fisheries Foundation to raise awareness of the state of the industry, as well as to promote products and services. The better part of the festival is locals offering their fresh seafood at cut rate prices. One of the most important items on the agenda is to get yourself some fresh oysters or cherry [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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