2025 Graduates: Meet Cate Martin
By Carol Masshardt “In my opinion, my class is the best in the world,” said Catherine “Cate” Martin. Soon to graduate from Excel High School with a 4.02 grade point average, her accomplishments and talents are beyond what grades can measure. It is easy to imagine that the spunk, thoughtfulness, wit, and artistic ability will carry this UMass-Boston bound and [...]
South Boston Celebrates Opening of Rebuilt Little League Field Honoring Heroes
South Boston marked a proud and emotional milestone with the grand opening of the Thomas C. Foley Field at Major Christopher F. Lee Playground Wednesday evening. The long-awaited restoration was celebrated in a spirited ceremony attended by city officials, community members, and the families of the field’s namesakes. Joe Christino, president of South Boston Little League, opened the evening by [...]
Councilor Flynn Calls For 7 Night “Resident Parking Only” In South Boston
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a hearing order to discuss implementation of a 7 nights per week “Resident Parking Only” policy in all areas of South Boston that do not currently have overnight parking restrictions. For several years, Councilor Flynn made this recommendation for many reasons - including in the interest of fairness and consistency with residents in neighborhoods [...]
Senator Collins Reappointed to Beaches Commission
Senator Nick Collins has been reappointed to the Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC), a special commission established by the Massachusetts Legislature to strengthen and support the region’s public beaches. “Making sure we invest in our public parks and beaches is essential—not just for today, but for future generations,” said Senator Collins. “The Commission is an important steward of that investment, helping to [...]
Future of South Boston High School
A South Boston Community Meeting was held in the auditorium at the South Boston High School – a.k.a “Excel High”. This was the first such meeting. It was convened to open up a community discussion about the future of the High School, which will be closed in June next year, at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. This closing [...]
Clover Clubhouse Offers a Community Haven for Families
For three South Boston moms, the need for an indoor play space in the neighborhood was clear — so they decided to create one themselves. Their vision became a reality with Clover Clubhouse, a bright and welcoming play space located on the fourth floor of the Lithuanian Club at 368 W. Broadway. Designed to be a haven for families, it [...]