Colin’s Joy Project Rock Painting Event a Celebration of Joy, Love, Remembrance
Rocks hold a special meaning for the McGrath family. “After the accident, when we were still in the hospital, people dropped off painted rocks on our front steps. It started with one rock that just [...]
Summer Block Party
Saturday, August 17, 12-9 p.m. Enjoy a FREE summertime event at the Lawn on D with inflatables (adults only after 5), lawn games, entertainment, and food/drink for all ages! Family activities are scheduled throughout the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
South Boston Artist: Dominique Nelson
By Carol Masshardt Dominique Nelson, can turn an ordinary, imperfect, sun backed sidewalk into a stunning work of art. A twenty-five-year-old, life- long South Boston resident, she is an accomplished artist and teacher with a [...]
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 [...]
Summer Street Pilot Program Open House Meeting Tonight
SBTAP (the South Boston Transportation Action Plan) has the mission to improve traffic of all kinds in the central area of South Boston. Last week, SBTAP held a community meeting and presented an initial list [...]
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 [...]
Honoring a Hero: Students Receive Scholarships in Memory of Timothy “Doc” Cook
Timothy “Doc” Cook was a man for others, saving countless lives as a Navy Corpsman in the Iraq war. The 13 exceptional students honored with scholarships this year in Tim’s memory are boys and girls [...]
South Boston Graduate 2024: Liana Flood
By Carol Masshardt (The series will feature 2024 high school graduates from South Boston) South Boston’s Liana Flood can make it look easy. A 2024 graduate of the Dexter-Southfield School in Brookline, she excelled in [...]