Woods’ Farewell to H & Seventh
Peggy Woods was born and raised in South Boston in an Irish-American family with deep cultural roots. She and her sisters began dancing at an early age, and as a result of their hard work and determination, Peggy and Rose earned several awards at the regional and national level and hence developed their passion for Irish Dance. Twenty five years [...]
Boston City Buildings Will Have Overdose Reversal Kits
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the City of Boston will be installing opioid overdose reversal kits in municipal buildings, thanks to a $30,000 donation from Aetna. The donation will be used to install kits containing the overdose reversal medication naloxone (Narcan), clear instructions for its use, and other medical supplies to assist individuals who experience an overdose. Prior to [...]
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. [...]