Armistice Day at 100
In America of course, we now call November 11 “Veterans Day”. That is highly fitting, in memory of all our military veterans. During World War I, American forces joined with European forces, clinching the Armistice on Monday morning, November 11, 1918, at 11 o’clock – exactly 100 years ago. President Eisenhower changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day in 1954. [...]
South Boston Catholic Academy Celebrates All Saints Day
South Boston Catholic Academy News Celebrating All Saints Day! On November 1, 2018 the 5th and 6th graders of South Boston Catholic Academy traveled to Catholic TV in Watertown to celebrate the All Saints Day Mass on TV with Father Robert Casey, our Pastor. Each student dressed up as one of their favorite saints. While at school, we all celebrated the All [...]
Moms’ Club Teal Pumpkin Project Celebration
by Rachel Pearson On Saturday, October 20th, MOMS Club of South Boston members and families gathered together for a Teal Pumpkin Project themed Halloween Party at the South Boston Neighborhood House. The Teal Pumpkin Project is a nationwide movement that encourages offering non-food treats in addition to traditional candy/ food items to trick-or-treaters at Halloween. It is a way for [...]
Collins Presides Over Senate Senate
For Immediate Release Signs supplemental budget, civics education bill, and adjourns in memory of victims in Pittsburgh BOSTON- State Senator Nick Collins brought the Senate to order this week, gaveling in and presiding over a session that included the passage of major statewide policy legislation, including a civics education bill, a supplemental spending plan with an emphasis on public [...]
How We Are Addressing Climate Change in Boston
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh This year is shaping up to be one of the strongest years in Boston’s history. We’ve continued to add 20,000 new jobs each year, and we’ve brought unemployment down below 4 percent. And perhaps most importantly, we’ve made a plan to ensure that the benefits of Boston’s booming economy are enjoyed by everyone who calls [...]
How We Are Addressing Climate Change in Boston
Letter to the Editor: By Mayor Martin J. Walsh This year is shaping up to be one of the strongest years in Boston’s history. We’ve continued to add 20,000 new jobs each year, and we’ve brought unemployment down below 4 percent. And perhaps most importantly, we’ve made a plan to ensure that the benefits of Boston’s booming economy are enjoyed [...]