1 11, 2024

Restaurant Industry Advocates for “No” on Question 5

2024-11-01T09:57:34-04:00November 1st, 2024|Categories: Business, Featured, Lifestyle, News|0 Comments

As Massachusetts approaches a critical vote, restaurant owners, employees, and industry advocates are rallying against Question 5. This legislation, called Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers, and introduced by an out-of-state activist group, would dramatically shift tipping policies for restaurant workers. While advocates argue the law aims to guarantee a $15 minimum wage for tipped workers, industry professionals warn that it could lead to higher menu prices, job losses, and a decline in service standards. “We weathered a massive storm through the pandemic,” said Roza Lyons owner Rob Fitzharris, whose restaurant hosted a press conference with Senator Nick Collins on Tuesday. “To do this to the bar and restaurant industry now, it's going to have a very negative effect on our survival. “Ultimately, if you ask [...]

10 10, 2024

Councilors Flynn, Murphy Filed Resolution in Support of ILA

2024-10-10T09:30:16-04:00October 10th, 2024|Categories: Business, Featured, News|Comments Off on Councilors Flynn, Murphy Filed Resolution in Support of ILA

BOSTON, OCT. 9 -- At this week’s Boston City Council Meeting, City Councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy filed a resolution in support of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA). The ILA is the largest union of maritime workers in North America and represents 45,000 members. Last week, they went on strike against the U.S. Marine Alliance (USMX) due to a labor dispute regarding fair wages, safe working conditions, and protections against automation. At midnight last Tuesday, dockworkers at 36 ports along the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike against the USMX, an alliance of container shipping lines and port operators, after contract negotiations between the ILA and USMX reached an impasse. The ILA was seeking wage increases on par with West Coast workers, as [...]

10 09, 2024

Rick Winterson Honored

2024-09-10T10:48:51-04:00September 10th, 2024|Categories: Featured, Happenings, News|Comments Off on Rick Winterson Honored

By Carol Masshardt Spoke Gallery celebrated their supporter, long-time board member, champion of many non-profits and writer, actor, scientist and neighbor, Rick Winterson at No Man’s Land on August 22, 2024. The urban landscape, really a swatch of land once ruefully overgrown and neglected just behind the high school, and now transformed, was an enchanted and fitting place to honor Rick with youth writing and art adorning the walls and trees. “I’m extremely grateful for this recognition,” said Rick, ever an astute observer, in his brief comments, “but my modest contribution has been multiplied so many times over by Medicine Wheel/Spoke. Look at the young people tonight and their art. It is really something. The gratitude goes to Spoke for what they have done.” Unlikely [...]

21 08, 2024

Erin Murphy Humbly Seeking Your Support

2024-08-21T09:28:19-04:00August 21st, 2024|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on Erin Murphy Humbly Seeking Your Support

Dear Fellow Suffolk County Residents, I am Erin Murphy, and I am humbly seeking your support in the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, September 3rd. Over the past three years, it has been both an honor and a privilege to serve the vibrant and diverse communities of our great City as your At-Large City Councilor. I want to share with you why I am the best choice for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County.  A Record of Results: During my time as a legislator on the Boston City Council, I have been dedicated to delivering tangible results for our neighborhoods. I have consistently lifted the voices of my neighbors and championed important causes that directly impact our community. From advocating for better [...]

2 08, 2024

Peter Barbuto, the New President/CEO of the Gavin Foundation

2024-08-02T10:23:11-04:00August 2nd, 2024|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on Peter Barbuto, the New President/CEO of the Gavin Foundation

Over this last weekend, an important management change occurred in South Boston. Friday, was the last day that John McGahan served as the long-time leader of the Gavin Foundation. Peter Barbuto formally assumed the position of Gavin Foundation’s President and CEO. The changeover was marked with a breakfast at the Gavin’s Devine Center. Obviously, John and Peter’s transition was “in process” for a considerable time before this weekend – they spent more than full time for several weeks making sure their transition was both smooth and successful. For more than 30 years, John had been an excellent leader of the Gavin Foundation, with highly significant accomplishments in programs devoted to recovery from substance abuse. Peter brings significant knowledge and past experience in recovery work to [...]

26 07, 2024

South Boston Elected Officials Support Increased Public Safety Resources

2024-07-26T10:25:17-04:00July 26th, 2024|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on South Boston Elected Officials Support Increased Public Safety Resources

The South Boston elected officials support the installation of Shot Spotter technology to assist law enforcement response to shootings in real time. After a series of shootings in South Boston, the South Boston delegation had a meeting at the MaryEllen McCormack and West Broadway Housing Development and have remained united in support of this technology. Despite some pushback from advocates and some City Councilors, the South Boston delegation is united in support of this technology. It was a focal point of a meeting at the Maryellen McCormack and West Broadway Housing Developments after a series of shootings. “We simply do not have enough police to cover every street and every neighborhood 24/7,” said Congressman Lynch. “Many of our police officers are already working long hours [...]

10 07, 2024

Second In-Person Meeting:  The Summer Street Pilot Program

2024-07-10T10:13:15-04:00July 10th, 2024|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on Second In-Person Meeting:  The Summer Street Pilot Program

by Rick Winterson   Over the past twelve months, the Summer Street Pilot Program has progressed from a concept to the actual six-month execution of the Pilot Program between early December in 2023 until early June this year.  Last month, we reported upon this Program, after an update meeting and Open House in the CRISPR meeting room on A Street.  The Boston Traffic Department (the BTD) presented its early conclusions, led by Matt Moran, the Director of the BTD’s Transit Team – the group who actually designed and managed the entire Pilot Program from start to finish. The Transit Team’s second in-person update/Open House took place yesterday evening at the Tynan School.  The Open House generated significant interest and many comments from the attendees; it ran [...]

25 06, 2024

Gavin Foundation Appoints Peter Barbuto as New CEO

2024-06-27T09:17:28-04:00June 25th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on Gavin Foundation Appoints Peter Barbuto as New CEO

Gavin Foundation Appoints Peter Barbuto as New CEO, Thanks John McGahan for Years of Dedicated Service Gavin Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Barbuto as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024. The Board of Directors unanimously selected Peter for this key leadership role.  Peter brings a wealth of experience in recovery services, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Business Development & Marketing at Recovery Centers of America and formerly serving at American Addiction Centers, the South Boston Collaborative Center and the Gavin Foundation.  Peter has a personal and professional passion for recovery.  As CEO, he will lead the Gavin Foundation in fulfilling its mission of the “restoration of dignity” in the lives of those seeking recovery and [...]

14 05, 2024

Living the Dream Mission Alive

2024-05-14T06:38:12-04:00May 14th, 2024|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on Living the Dream Mission Alive

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston’s 11th Annual Dinner Honors the Brett Family. By John Joseph Fahey The venue was the Seaport Hotel in Boston on April 23rd and the occasion was the Living the Dream Mission Alive annual dinner hosted by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston.  The gathering was definitely celebratory, as Mission Alive raised over $800,000; The theme of Mission Alive as Sister Mary L. Murphy, CSJ, President of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston indicated at the well-attended dinner is a continuation of the goals which the original congregation of Sisters had when first arriving in Boston over 150 years ago. Although their first ministry was in education (and impacting countless students) ensuing ministries and community outreach followed. [...]

26 04, 2024

Updates on SBTAP, Street Usage

2024-04-26T09:00:01-04:00April 26th, 2024|Categories: Featured, News|Comments Off on Updates on SBTAP, Street Usage

by Rick Winterson Two weeks ago, we covered a quickly-called meeting that was organized by District 2 City Councilor Ed Flynn at the Condon Community Center.  Flynn used his impromptu meeting to gather South Boston’s reactions to SBTAP (the “South Boston Transportation Action Plan”), which was being developed for South Boston by the BPDA/BTD.  The comments from those who attended Flynn’s meeting were almost uniformly negative.  Since then, we met with Councilor Flynn and his Chief of Staff Charlie Levin to further clarify the situation with SBTAP. In this meeting, Councilor Flynn once again stated his firm opposition to SBATP as proposed, which agrees with the opinions plainly expressed by residents of South Boston at Flynn’s previous in-person meeting.  He enlarged upon one of his [...]

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