Independence Day, 2019
First of all, South Boston Online wishes you Independence Day celebrations that are really enjoyable and memorable. Please have yourself a great Holiday. A few facts and figures: In 1776, Thomas Jefferson drafted America’s final Declaration of Independence, making some last changes and adjustments. This document was completed on July 4 that year. Our Independence and the Declaration itself had [...]
July 4th Traffic Advisory
Special events taking place as part of the City of Boston’s annual July 4th celebration will require street closings and parking restrictions at select locations in Boston. People coming into the City to enjoy the festivities are strongly encouraged not to drive their personal vehicles. People coming into Boston to attend are encouraged not to drive their personal vehicles. Information on [...]
Lorraine Linehan Receives Unsung Heroine Award
Last week, South Boston resident Lorraine Linehan received the Unsung Heroine Award from the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women at a ceremony held at the Massachusetts State House. The Unsung Heroine Award is given to women who don’t make the news, but make a difference. They are the women who use their time, talent and enthusiasm to enrich [...]
Farewell and Thank you, Deacon Adam!
All were welcome to a Farewell and Thank you reception for Deacon Adam Rosinski, SJ, that took place downstairs in Cardinal Cushing Hall following the 10:30 Mass at St. Brigid Church at which Bishop Robert Hennessey was the celebrant and Deacon Adams assisted. Deacon Adam will be ordained as a Jesuit Priest on Saturday, June 8, 2019 in New York. [...]
Amazon Project Breaks Ground
Another keystone, landmark event occurred in South Boston. Call this event what you will, the Amazon Corporation and WS Development broke ground that day, for a new office complex in the center of South Boston’s booming Seaport District. The nameplate address of the new complex is 111 Harbor Way, and it is located near the northeasterly corner of Boston Wharf [...]
South Boston Shores Glisten
It was a busy end of May, with all the usual Memorial Day weekend remembrances taking place. The (unofficial) beginning of summer around here was blessed with fine, sunny weather. There was more good news as well, especially since it concerns our own local summer enjoyment: South Boston’s surrounding bay, harbor, and open ocean waters are virtually 100% clean, according [...]