January 2019
Senator Collins Nominates Michael Hurley For Senate Clerk
South Boston Native Sworn-In as Senate’s Chief Parliamentarian. As the 191st General Court was officially sworn in for the 2019-2020 session on Beacon Hill last week, State Senator Nick Collins (D- Boston) stood to recognize [...]
The Martin Richard Foundation Challenges Young People to Bring Communities Together
The Martin Richard Foundation is calling on young people ages 5-22 to submit their ideas for bringing their communities together in service with projects that promote peace, justice and kindness. Through the Foundation’s Bridge Builder [...]
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 [...]
The 2019 Polar Plunge
by Rick Winterson Was the 2019 Plunge actually South Boston’s Polar Plunge No. 150? A (rough) calculation indicates this might be the case, although confirming that was so would be very difficult. [...]
December 2018
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 [...]
First Night Celebration – Including Two Rounds of Fireworks!
Before we can welcome 2019, the city first needs to send off 2018 in true Boston-fashion at its annual First Night celebration. Since 1975, Boston has rung in the new year with ice sculptures, live [...]