Sen. Collins, Rep. Biele Deliver Over $1.4 Million for South Boston in FY27 State Budget
Senator Nick Collins and Representative David Biele announced that the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, recently signed into law by Governor Maura Healey, delivers significant resources for South Boston with investments in public safety, education, healthcare, workforce development, senior services, and waterfront resilience. Included in the [...]
Senate Passes Senator Collins’ Property Tax Relief Legislation for Second Time Unanimously
Measure would provide property tax relief to homeowners, seniors and small businesses The Massachusetts Senate unanimously adopted an amendment to the economic development bill offered by Senator Nick Collins that would deliver property tax relief for the second time this legislative session. The amendment was approved [...]
Councilor Flynn to Chair a Hearing On Animal Control Enforcement, Leash Law Compliance & Dog Licensing
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will chair a City Services hearing on animal control enforcement, leash law compliance, dog licensing, and public safety in the City of Boston sponsored by both himself and Councilor Murphy. Boston Animal Care and Control, as well as applicable municipal and [...]
Community Meeting: The South Boston High School Building
by Rick Winterson The City of Boston held a Community Meeting at the Tynan Community Center on East Fourth Street. The topic was “Planning for the Future of 95 G Street”, where Excel High School now sits. Lydia Polaski, the South Boston Liaison from Mayor Wu’s [...]
Flynn Files Resolution to Support Recently Laid Off Boston Public Schools (BPS) Employees
Following the recent vote by the Boston City Council to approve the FY27 Boston Public Schools (BPS) budget, hundreds of teachers, paraprofessionals and other front line workers are expected to lose their jobs. In response, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a resolution in support of [...]
Ollie Rededicates and Expands Diaper Depot
The South Boston Neighborhood House celebrated the rededication and expansion of Ollie’s Diaper Depot on Wednesday morning, marking a major milestone for a program that has become a vital resource for hundreds of local families. Community leaders, elected officials, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and families gathered at [...]