News
Mayor Walsh Urges Residents to Take Caution, Abide by Snow Regulations
Mayor Walsh announced preparations for today’s winter storm. A wintry mix will begin at midday, from 12 - 1:00 p.m., with snow beginning to fall between 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The snow will continue throughout the evening, falling at a rate of an inch an hour, impacting evening commutes. Temperatures will begin in the low 30s, and steadily [...]
Parade Chief Marshal John Beatty – A Perfect Fit
by Rick Winterson Credit the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council (the AWVC) with making an excellent choice. They have selected South Boston’s John Beatty to be the Chief Marshal of the 2019 St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day Parade. In this function, John will assume a leadership position in the Parade itself on Sunday afternoon, March 17, as well as hosting [...]
Sports
Red Sox Nation Celebrates in Style
By Richard Campbell This Halloween brought the Red Sox back home for the full duck boat lined parade and accompanying celebrations. The Drop Kick Murphy’s led off the celebration with their standards and a few extras. Fans lined Boylston Street starting more than two hours in advance to get a glimpse of perhaps the [...]
Paw Sox Make Big Move to Worcester
By Richard Campbell According to various sources it’s official: The Boston Red Sox Triple A Paw Sox are moving to Worcester! Bill Ballou, sports writer for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette noted that the deal is sealed for 2021 season to open with the Red Sox minor league team in a brand-new stadium in downtown [...]
Boston Triathlon Celebrates 10th Anniversary at Carson Beach
By Richard Campbell The 10th annual Boston Triathlon returned to Carson Beach generating its trademark excitement for spectators and participants alike, bringing thousands to South Boston. In a reversal of last year’s event, the third annual Kid’s Day this past Saturday was blessed with sunny skies and almost ideal weather, whereas the adult main event [...]
Lifestyle
Boxing Day, 2018: Brunch and Cocktails on the 26th
by Rick Winterson Boxing Day is an English tradition. Its origin is not certain, but most of the historic references say that it is traditionally (but not always) held on December 26, the day after Christmas. On December 26 in England, servants and employees who worked on Christmas Day were given the 26th [...]
Cold Hands, Warm Heart!
South Boston Probation Officer Barbara Loftus and 5th graders at Joseph Tynan Elementary School have teamed up to spread holiday cheer and warmth to Boston’s homeless and senior citizens as part of Cold Hands, Warm Heart, a lesson in empathy. Loftus and her Probation colleagues will go to the school, located at 650 E. 4th [...]
Business
Bells Market Upgrade: and New Mixed-Use Buildings Approved
By Richard Campbell Perhaps the surest sign of the coming rehabilitation of the neighborhood surrounding Old Colony is the plan for a new five story residential building with retail space on the site of Bell’s Market. The project designers Stefanov Architects have teamed up with developer Rashide, LLC, to put together a comprehensive proposal to [...]
SUSAN DEVLIN – A LOCAL ENTREPRENUER AND HUMANITARIAN
By: Tara Kerrigan Hayes We all aspire to live our lives in a meaningful way, but anyone who knows Susan Devlin, knows she sets the bar. Having always been fiercely determined and inherently altruistic, Susan had two dreams as a little girl; to one day own her own business and ultimately, to help people. The [...]
Editorial
The Science of Marijuana
Brianne Fitzgerald NP, Recoverymattersma.org This is a tough one, as we have little scientific information on marijuana. It is a schedule 1 drug and therefore limited rigorous scientific research has been conducted. We do know from anecdotal information, social medical, personal experiences and hearsay that there are serious issues related to its use. Marijuana [...]
What about Marijuana?
By Brianne Fitzgerald, Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Recoverymattersma.org. There is a vast gap between the federal laws, policies and enforcement of cannabis and the current issues of legalization including medical marijuana, the buzz of marijuana as a gateway drug and the science related to it. This series is directed toward parents, teens and [...]
Happenings
Flynns to be Celebrated at Paraclete Reception
By Rick Winterson Let us give you the details first. The Paraclete Center, widely known for its educational mission in South Boston, will hold its Annual 2019 Reception on Thursday evening, February 28, at Boston College High School from 6 until 8 p.m. (free parking available). Phone Eileen MacNeil (781-812-7099) or Christine McConville (617-834-0538) [...]
Meet the Candidates for Mayor of South Boston
Bobby Diggins One of the key fundraisers for the South Boston Saint Patrick's Day Parade is the ongoing campaign for “Mayor of South Boston”. We are pleased to profile all four candidates beginning with South Boston’s Bobby Diggins. Bobby is a high-energy, enthusiastic candidate, who has already held one fundraiser at Seapoint. We asked [...]
Real Estate
Broadway – Both Old and New, Both East and West
“Oh, East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet …” The Ballad of the East and West" Rudyard Kipling, 1889 by Rick Winterson First, a bit of local history: Way back, Broadway was split into West and East Broadway at Perkins Square; the two east-west segments [...]
Nurture Is 15
"Nurture Salon and Spa, which is located in the heart of South Boston at 127 L Street, celebrated its (very) Happy 15th Birthday last Thursday evening. Nurture’s Proprietor and Lead Stylist Susan Devlin (shown above) is not only an artiste in what she does, she’s also a successful businesswoman. The sur- roundings inside Nurture, the [...]
South Boston Development Update: PART TWO
In South Boston Online’s last issue, we presented PART ONE of an update on major developments in South Boston. That focused on the Waterfront, from Fort Point, where GE is locating their corporate headquarters, to the proposed power plant site development at the eastern end of Summer Street on the Reserved Channel. Now, let’s journey [...]
South Boston Development Update
by Rick Winterson This article will attempt to summarize the frenetic pace of development in South Boston. It keys in on seven major individual developments, including those areas of South Boston being most intensively developed. South Boston Online encourages you to keep yourself up to date about what’s going on, via the Internet, public meetings, [...]
A “Time” for Steve
By Rick Winterson Next Thursday, September 8, is State Primary Election Day – just one week away. As always, South Boston Online strongly encourages you to vote. It takes just a small amount of your time, and in our opinion, it’s not only your duty to vote, it’s actually your privilege. Please consider voting for [...]
South Boston Catholic Academy Summer News
Highlights from the Early Childhood Summer Camp Program at South Boston Catholic Academy It has been another wonderful summer at South Boston Catholic Academy! The children in the Early Childhood Summer Program had a lot of fun while learning and exploring new things. The camp ran for 7 weeks changing themes biweekly. The themes [...]