311 Report of the Day: Is sidewalk chalk graffiti?
2020-06-09T20:13:11-04:00Someone wasn't happy with this sidewalk chalk display at O and East Seventh in South Boston on Tuesday evening. So much so, they took a photo and reported it to [...]
City Councilor-at Large Julia Mejia addressing the fireworks situation
2020-06-09T14:00:11-04:00If we had a nickel for all the tweets and emails we received regarding the incessant fireworks in the neighborhood, we’d have a lot of nickels. Last week, BPD confiscated a [...]
City Council Wednesday Meeting includes BPD funding and tactics
2020-06-09T09:17:36-04:00In what could be a heated Boston City Council meeting on Wednesday, there are several items on the agenda re: funding for the Boston police department. “Defund the police" - a [...]
Strange rocks found in Southie
2020-06-08T17:55:56-04:00We've all heard about inspirational and uplifting messages and images painted on rocks left for people to find. You're out for a walk and you come upon a rock with [...]
Hydrangea Bandit in Fort Point
2020-06-07T15:46:39-04:00Honestly, who steals a plant? Three hydrangea bushes were stolen overnight from the small neighborhood park at the corner of A and Wormwood streets in Fort Point. Wormwood Friends - [...]
Large amount of fireworks confiscated in South Boston
2020-06-06T20:21:05-04:00From BPD News At about 9:00 PM on Friday June 5, 2020, officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) confiscated a large amount of fireworks after responding to numerous calls [...]
Phase 2 is upon us: Here’s what that means
2020-06-06T13:48:44-04:00Gov. Charlie Baker announced on Saturday that Phase 2 of the reopening plan can begin on Monday, June 8th. So which businesses will open and what restrictions will be in [...]
Fire Safety Tips for Boston Residents
2020-06-06T10:55:52-04:00With summer weather upon us, here are some helpful reminders to keep you and our neighborhood safe! No outdoor fires are allowed in Boston, including fire pits, chimineas and bonfires. [...]
No ride for police: MBTA & UMass no longer provide transportation or staging area
2020-06-05T16:39:54-04:00The MBTA announced on Friday that buses will no longer be allowed to transport local police to and from public demonstrations. “At the direction of several members of the MBTA’s [...]
Fr. Laporte Statue is now clean
2020-06-05T14:47:07-04:00Divine Intervention On Friday morning, we reported that the Fr. Laporte statue had been vandalized with red liquid. Well, it's now clean. Once a 311 report was filed, our local [...]
