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9 03, 2016

Boston Redevelopment Authority accepting comments on proposed housing project

2016-03-09T13:53:43-05:00March 9th, 2016|Categories: News|Tags: |Comments Off on Boston Redevelopment Authority accepting comments on proposed housing project

The South Boston Community Development Corporation and the Boston Redevelopment Authority hosted a neighborhood meeting on March 3 about the proposed elderly housing on an unused Boston Housing Authority lot on O’Connor Way. The 20 or so attendees included abutters and members of Andrew Square Civic Association, BHA and architects for the SBNDC. The project proposes 47 residence units. While there is no question that affordable housing, especially for the elderly, is a critical need in Boston, zoning exemptions and permissions will be required. The BRA’s comment period on this project ends, Friday, March 11. -Rick Winterson

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26 02, 2016

Learning Online Games

2018-02-26T04:19:17-05:00February 26th, 2016|Categories: News|Comments Off on Learning Online Games

There are many things which can bring joy to those around us and one of those things is family. Families can be bonded together through the company and companionship of one another as well as things like games and successes. For many people, participation in group based activities and open communication are the keys to aiding family ties. Communicating with Family Over dinners, families can have discussions about themselves and their individual achievements, figuring out how those individual achievements benefit the family as a whole. Some of these achievements include finding new hobbies, doing well in school, getting promotions at work, and anything in between. New Hobbies  There are many new hobbies that people are taking up today, some of them involving the internet in [...]

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24 02, 2016

Openings and renovations: A look at South Boston’s ever-changing culinary scene

2016-02-26T13:47:31-05:00February 24th, 2016|Categories: Business, News|Tags: |Comments Off on Openings and renovations: A look at South Boston’s ever-changing culinary scene

By RICK WINTERSON There’s a lot of action – dining and drinking action — on and around East Broadway near L Street, as well as that stretch just below Perkins Square – technically, West Broadway, of course, but still referred to as “Upper.” Once upon a time, those few blocks were called “Big Broadway,” leaving the rest of it to be known as “Little,” we guess. There’s an intriguing bit of ground-floor frontage looking out on the intersection of L and Broadway from the southwest. It begs for a restaurant, and the paperwork is underway, but what will it be? We’re betting on a steak-and-designer-cocktail place, but admittedly we haven’t done our investigative legwork yet. Sixth Gear Cask & Kitchen has opened on L and [...]

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24 02, 2016

Youth ambassadors travel to assist with disaster relief work

2016-02-24T15:08:14-05:00February 24th, 2016|Categories: News|Comments Off on Youth ambassadors travel to assist with disaster relief work

The South Boston Community Health Center’s Youth Ambassadors are going on their eighth community service trip. This year’s trip will be to Detroit, Mich., where our youth will be doing disaster relief work. In August 2014, a large storm system moved across Michigan producing record rainfalls that caused severe flooding in over 128,000 homes in the greater Detroit area. While it was considered to be the largest domestic disaster of 2014, it was largely overlooked. As a result, the affected families, many of whom were already in an economically depressed state, are still struggling to make basic repairs to their homes nearly a year and a half after the floods. The youth ambassadors will be spending their school vacation helping those who were affected by [...]

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24 02, 2016

City Hall to Go truck visits South Boston

2016-02-24T15:04:24-05:00February 24th, 2016|Categories: News|Comments Off on City Hall to Go truck visits South Boston

For most residents, traveling downtown to Boston City Hall can be a long way to go. Boston is, after all, a city that stretches across nearly 50 square miles. Many people need a personal interaction to get direct services, ask a question or get information, so Boston is continuing to take City Hall to the neighborhoods during the month of February. Important services where and when you need them! The BYCF Condon Community Center is scheduled to host the “City Hall To Go” Truck on the fourth Thursday of this month. The next stop here in the Condon Lobby is Thursday, Feb. 25, from 3 to 6 p.m. All Boston residents are welcome. Some of the many services available are: pay a parking ticket, dispute [...]

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18 02, 2016

South Boston’s Economy Expected To Boom In Next 5 Years

2018-02-18T08:51:23-05:00February 18th, 2016|Categories: News|Comments Off on South Boston’s Economy Expected To Boom In Next 5 Years

The entire region of South Boston is having a pretty interesting development, especially after certain important projects that will be going to bring new economic energy to the city. Actually, South Boston will soon become an important attraction pole for land based entertainment and free-time activities. Currently, South Boston is already home to very good free-time areas and services, including many public parks and specific areas where people can enjoy bicycling or running. The great news consists in the future introduction of new gambling facilities in the South Boston’s area. 5 Ways Land Based Facilities Impact Local Economy The fact that in many cities of the US new casinos are being built should suggest us something about the importance of this type of facility in [...]

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18 02, 2016

Safest Boston Neighborhoods To Live In

2018-02-18T08:17:04-05:00February 18th, 2016|Categories: News|Comments Off on Safest Boston Neighborhoods To Live In

There are tons of reasons why people choose to move from one city to another. Maybe they finally managed to land their dream job, or something happened in their old hometown that forces them to up and leave someplace new and safe. Home and family safety should always come first, indifferent of your address. If Boston is your next destination, it might be useful to find out which are the safest neighborhoods you could live in. According to the yearly Boston police department report, the top three Boston neighborhoods with the lowest crime rate are West Roxbury/Roslindale, East Boston, and Dorchester. West Roxbury Neighborhood Crime Rates West Roxbury has such a magnetic charm that will have you feeling like you are in the suburbs. And [...]

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17 02, 2016

Police seize illegal drugs in South Boston

2016-02-17T15:27:49-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: News|Comments Off on Police seize illegal drugs in South Boston

Boston police on Monday made several arrests and seized “significant amounts of various illegal drugs including heroin and crack cocaine,” according to a statement from the Boston Police Department. The Neighborhood Drug Control Unit in District C-6 (South Boston), executed search warrants Monday, which led to the arrests of Tahkeese Brown, 44, of Boston, Khalea Morrison, 24, of Boston, and Latoya Bradley, 31, of Boston. Brown was charged with the traffficking of a Class A drug. According to the BPD statement, the search warrant executed at 433 Old Colony Avenue led to the recovery of 600 bags of heroin (Class A drug) and over $1,000 in cash. Morrison was charged with possession with intent to distribute Class B drugs (Cocaine) and the unlawful possession of [...]

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17 02, 2016

South Boston Catholic Academy holds invention convention

2016-02-18T15:53:26-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: News|Tags: |Comments Off on South Boston Catholic Academy holds invention convention

South Boston Catholic Academy’s fifth-graders students held their Annual Invention Convention to showcase student inventions created from simple machines: a lever, a wedge, a screw, a pulley, an inclined plane or a wheel and axel. Students spent several weeks brainstorming, designing, discussing, and then finally, displayed their invention for all to see. During this month’s South Boston Catholic Academy’s Open House, the fifth grade classroom was filled to capacity with students, parents, grandparents and siblings who came to support, admire and discuss the students’ inventions.  Congrats to all our fifth grade inventors. You did a wonderful job! 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 [...]

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17 02, 2016

Boston Redevelopment Authority considers rezoning South Boston

2016-02-18T15:56:38-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: News|Tags: |Comments Off on Boston Redevelopment Authority considers rezoning South Boston

The Boston Redevelopment Authority is marshaling its resources for a new, fresh and careful look at zoning rules, as they apply to South Boston. Rezoning is obviously a critical project affecting our community’s future. Plan to attend the BRA’s first overall rezoning meeting on Monday evening, Feb. 29, at the Tynan School from 6 to 7:30 p.m. By RICK WINTERSON Mark McGonagle is employed by the Boston Redevelopment Authority as its Community Affairs Liaison for zoning. Because of that responsibility, along with his South Boston roots, Mark has been asked by the BRA to spearhead a rezoning project that will include over half of South Boston. This project will include most of what we’ll call “the South Boston residential areas.” These areas extend along and to [...]

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