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 Office of Neighborhood Services, conducted this meeting, along with six members of the 14-person [...]
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 recently laid off BPS employees and to prioritize potential re-employment opportunities. These dedicated and [...]
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 the South Boston Neighborhood House Preschool on Columbia Road to celebrate the addition of [...]
New Soccer Pitches at West Broadway Create Lasting World Cup Legacy in South Boston
As FIFA World Cup excitement builds across Boston, a new community soccer facility at West Broadway is ensuring the tournament's impact will extend far beyond the final whistle. Community leaders, residents, nonprofit partners, and city officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the new Visa Street Soccer Park at the West Broadway housing development, featuring two mini soccer pitches [...]
Sen. Collins & Rep. Biele Announce State Funding for Public Safety Planning During World Cup
City of Boston awarded $1.2 million through state Sports & Entertainment Events Fund ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 festivities Senator Nick Collins and Representative David Biele announced that the City of Boston will receive $1.2 million through the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism’s Sports & Entertainment Events Fund to support public safety and operations associated with FIFA World [...]
Flynn Urges City to Require In-Person Work 4 days a Week
Councilor Flynn Passes Resolution Urging City to Require In-Person Work for a Minimum of 4 Days a Week Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn passed a resolution (11 support, 1 present) urging the City of Boston to require in-person work for a minimum of four days per week for city employees. While Fidelity recently announced that employees would be required to [...]