The “Fright Island” Proposal: Part II (It’s Still “NO!”)
Last week (on page two of our June 16 issue), South Boston Online editorialized against a proposal to hold 18 performances of a ticketed, for-profit Halloween event called “Fright Island” in Fort Independence on [...]
Paraclete Names Hall for McDevitt
Last Friday, June 17, South Boston’s Paraclete Center named its main hall for benefactor Paul McDevitt, a man whose spirit indeed partakes of The Paraclete (you might have heard that Paul hasn’t been well). The [...]
South Boston Catholic Academy News
Congratulations to our 6Th Grade Students. Your hard work and preference have paid off! Our 6th grade students have been invited to attend serval prestigious schools for the 2016-2017 school year. Congratulations to our K2 [...]
Acknowledging Jonathan McCarthy
On a monthly basis, the South Boston Neighborhood House, aka the Ollie, recognizes their youngsters by announcing two “Student Spotlight” winners. These young members are spotlighted for their good behavior, being kind, caring and considerate, [...]
City of Boston’s Outdoor Pools and Family Friendly Beach Open Saturday
The City of Boston’s two outdoor pools, the BCYF Clougherty Pool in Charlestown and the BCYF Mirabella Pool in the North End are opening for the season this Saturday, June 18. These pools, along with [...]
South Boston Groups Win Grants for Beach Programs
Ten groups from South Boston were awarded grants to support their programs this year. The BCYF Community Center received $5,000 to support their Beach Jam and additional summer programming, MASSKiting received $2,570 for their 2nd [...]
SBNH Flag Day and Flag-Raising Celebration
On Tuesday, June 14 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, South Boston Neighborhood House (SBNH) staff and members of the Senior Center celebrated Flag Day, as well as the raising our their own flag. SBNH [...]
Police Teach Tennis at Old Harbor
The Boston Police Department’s Frank Williams and Officer Roy (both are standing in the rear row) took time last Sunday to teach tennis on the court next to Old Harbor. They are both from South [...]
South Boston Catholic Academy Students Have Fun At Field Day
The students from South Boston Catholic Academy, Grades K1-Grade 6 participated in their annual Field Day at Marine Park. Most importantly, the weather held out!Fun was in the air as everyone participated in relay races, [...]
Grand Opening: 100 Northern Avenue
Last week, on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, lithe, athletic figures could be seen on the ends of long lanyards over the South Boston Waterfront. They pirouetted, swung outward in widening loops, and generally capered to [...]