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 [...]
“Condon Connects” with BPD for Pilot Program
A new pilot program debuted at the Condon Community Center last Wednesday, the 22nd - “Condon Connects”. BPD Officer Michelle Maffeo from Bureau of Community Engagement lead the presentation encouraging families living with a disability to connect with: each other, many of the high-lighted resources, and, the Condon Community Center Last Wednesday evening, May 22, South Boston’s Condon Community Center [...]
Collaborative to Honor Commissioner Finn
The Joseph Nee South Boston Collaborative Center, known for its mission of combatting substance abuse and the addiction that stems from such abuse, will hold their “Spring Fling” fundraiser on Thursday evening, June 6, from 6 to 10 p.m. The venue will be the Convention Center’s Lawn on D, an outdoor retreat that has become so popular that it’s frequently [...]
Intersection at L & East 6th – Still Dangerous
By Tara Kerrigan Hayes The familiar sounds of screeching tires and tearing metal rang through the neighborhood yet again last week, at the corner of L and East 6th. While no injuries were sustained in this particular crash, it was another stark reminder that this notoriously dangerous intersection is still exactly that – dangerous. Local residents continue to express concerns [...]
How We’re Investing in South Boston
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Every spring, we release our Capital Investment Plan which funds the critical improvements to our infrastructure and facilities in Boston over a five-year period. It is a reflection of our priorities, and is guided by the voices of over 15,000 residents who offered input for our citywide plan, Imagine Boston 2030. Our Capital Plan funds [...]