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24 02, 2016

St. Patrick’s Day parade planning is in process

2016-02-26T13:48:01-05:00February 24th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on St. Patrick’s Day parade planning is in process

By RICK WINTERSON First things first: South Boston’s Allied War Veterans Council has scheduled this year’s St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day Parade for Sunday afternoon, March 20. It will step off from the intersection of Dorchester Avenue and West Broadway promptly at 1 p.m. It is a fitting and auspicious date. Not only is the 20th the first day of spring, it‘s also Palm Sunday. That’s the day that Christ paraded into Jerusalem for Passover, and was greeted by joyful crowds spreading palm branches before Him. For those of you who are new to South Boston, our St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day Parade celebrates American veterans, the Irish heritage and the Evacuation of Boston on March 17, 1776. The Evacuation was the first victory in the War for Independence [...]

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24 02, 2016

Perry School Shark shout out

2016-02-26T13:51:30-05:00February 24th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Perry School Shark shout out

The Perry School would like to give a shout out to Maddie Murphy in the third grade for showing kindness to a new K1 student during the Shark Squad before school fitness program, and to three fourth graders, Karianny Reyes-Aquino, Geovani Juliano, and Aneisya, for their hard work and academic progress over the past few weeks. Congrats to all our sharks!

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24 02, 2016

South Boston Catholic Academy students honor saints

2016-02-24T14:45:38-05:00February 24th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on South Boston Catholic Academy students honor saints

This February all the grades from pre-kindergarten to sixth at South Boston Catholic Academy had a chance to honor a saint by taking part in a Saint Door Decorating Contest. Each grade chose a special saint that they wanted to honor. The top three winners were: K1B in the Early Childhood Program whose door honored St. Joseph, Grade 2A whose door honored St. Francis and Grade 5B whose door honored St. Anthony. As you can see from the photos, all the grades did a remarkable job decorating their doors in honor of a special saint. South Boston Catholic Academy is currently accepting applications for all classes preschool through sixth grade. We have Before School and After School Programs available and have small class size; high [...]

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17 02, 2016

Medicine Wheel Productions celebrates its 25th anniversary

2016-02-18T15:54:52-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: Business, Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Medicine Wheel Productions celebrates its 25th anniversary

By RICK WINTERSON South Boston Online writer Rick Winterson is a member of the Medicine Wheel board. Back in 1991, the basic aim/goal/mission/philosophy/whatever of Medicine Wheel Productions occurred to Michael Dowling, Medicine Wheel’s founder, artistic director, and artist in his own right. Stated simply, Michael realized the connection between the community and its art. Medicine Wheel’s basic idea is stated in the clause, “Building Community Through Art.” Well, 2016 equals 1991 plus 25 years. Medicine Wheel Production is celebrating its silver anniversary this year. Big plans and great celebrations will make this a memorable anniversary year. There are a number of events planned, but three stand out in particular. The first is a Medicine Wheel fundraiser called “Turning the Wheel” on Thursday, June 16, as [...]

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17 02, 2016

South Boston Branch Library hosts book sale

2016-12-12T03:02:02-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on South Boston Branch Library hosts book sale

No, it wasn’t quite Valentine’s Day yet. Even so, the Feb. 13 Branch Library Book Sale was a love fest.  The book sale, sponsored and run by the Friends of the South Boston Branch Library, raised funds for various Branch Library activities, such as kids’ programs and refreshments (unbudgeted) at various Branch Library events. And, yes, it was filled with love. Intrepid members of the Friends actually sold books outside in the rapidly plunging temperatures (“Greater love hath no man…”), and students from Excel High School sold water bottles to finance their next good-works trip to Malawi. Not only does the book sale get fine reading and listening into the hands of the South Boston public, it’s a legitimate form of recycling. The volunteer book [...]

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17 02, 2016

Police Commissioner Evans: ‘A man for Boston’

2016-02-18T15:55:50-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: Featured, Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Police Commissioner Evans: ‘A man for Boston’

The Paraclete has chosen well. Its 2016 honoree, “A Man for Boston,” is William Evans, the City of Boston’s Police Commissioner. Athlete, family man, lifelong South Bostonian and career police officer, he epitomizes what effective law enforcement is all about. Join us in honoring Evans at the Paraclete’s Annual Reception, Wednesday, Feb. 24. By RICK WINTERSON Boston’s Police Commissioner William B. Evans will be honored by the Paraclete during the Annual Reception on Wednesday evening, Feb. 24, at Boston College High School (150 Morrissey Boulevard, in Dorchester). The ceremony that will honor Evans is entitled “A Man for Boston.” Except for one year in college, Evans is a lifelong resident of South Boston. His upbringing in a three-decker on East Sixth Street is a fine example [...]

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17 02, 2016

Knights of Columbus free throw contest tradition continues

2016-02-18T15:57:35-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: Happenings, Sports|Comments Off on Knights of Columbus free throw contest tradition continues

By KEVIN DEVLIN On Sunday Feb. 14, the Knights of Columbus annual free throw sectional contest, sponsored by the Pere Marquette chapter, was held at the Walsh Center gym. The overall winners were Mario Blasi, Kiera Lombard, Jerry O’Neil, Chris Hosea, Bobby Delaney, Sara Galvin and Emma Gillis. These Southie sectional winners will compete in the Knights of Columbus regionals to be held at Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury on Saturday, March 5. These sectional winners should report to the school gym on this day at 8 a.m. “This is one of the best and most competitive days of the year,” said Ray Flynn, the co-chair of the event and former mayor of Boston. “While playing basketball at the South Boston Boys Club, [...]

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17 02, 2016

Team Southie ‘Dog Bowl’ fundraiser is a success

2016-02-18T15:58:07-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Comments Off on Team Southie ‘Dog Bowl’ fundraiser is a success

By KEVIN DEVLIN On Sunday, Feb. 14, Team Southie held its Dog Bowl at the South Boston Bowlarama on East Broadway to raise money for their “Pawsitively Southie” dog leash initiative. And they were happy with the turnout. “Team Southie, a group of BCYF teens and advisors from the Tynan, Condon, and Curley Centers,” said Barbara Kelly, “would like to thank the local business for their generosity, South Boston Online, Robert Pacitti, the entire community…for supporting the youth venture entrepreneurship and South Boston Bowlarama. “The Dog Bowl was a great success,” she added. “Please watch for the teens who will be selling the “Pawsitively Southie” dog leashes along Broadway and during the Saint Patrick’s Day parade. If you want to order a leash, please stop [...]

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17 02, 2016

South Boston Citizens’ Association to hold kickoff breakfast

2016-02-17T15:00:50-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Comments Off on South Boston Citizens’ Association to hold kickoff breakfast

South Boston Citizens’ Association President Tom McGrath is pleased to announce that on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Kickoff Breakfast at the Seapoint Restaurant at 10 a.m., the Henry Knox Award Presentation will take place. Family, friends and neighbors are respectfully invited to attend this wonderful event. A small donation is requested at door to help offset costs. This year’s event will once again feature great music of Bob Fowkes and Curragh’s Fancy. The event chairman will be South Boston’s own City Councilor Billy Linehan, who has led the fight to preserve the historical importance of Evacuation Day. “As president of the Association, it is an honor for me to appoint Billy to kick-off the festivities. Bill’s commitment and involvement with the SBCA has been [...]

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17 02, 2016

Editorial: Questions about the proposed Grand Prix need to be answered

2018-11-27T13:06:37-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: , |Comments Off on Editorial: Questions about the proposed Grand Prix need to be answered

By RICK WINTERSON The proposed Grand Prix of Boston, which has a course of a over two-and-a-half miles around the South Boston Waterfront, has many questions remaining. These must be answered soon. While we are entirely open to major spectator events coming to Boston and South Boston, South Boston Online has a negative opinion about IndyCar races and their presence at Grand Prix of Boston, which is actually located entirely within the confines of the South Boston Waterfront – and within those confines over the next five years. This opinion is simply stated: We don’t think Grand Prix racing fits us – either our city or our neighborhood. And that’s not because we are against major events. The city of Boston is the finish line [...]

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