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The Newly Formed South Boston Foundation Now Accepting Proposals
South Boston Foundation Trustees Kelley O'Shea, Eddie McGuire, Kathy Lafferty, Jennifer Jackson, William Higgins, Christopher Miller, and Anna Tenaglia are excited to make this announcement [...]
Batten down the hatches: Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Warning
Blame it on the rain! And not just a shower, but heavy pouring rain. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm and flash flood [...]
Just in the nick of time: IPOD extended
As the The South Boston Interim Planning Overlay District (IPOD) was about to expire, the deadline was extended until October 31st at Thursday’s Boston Planning [...]
Woman arrested for attacking EMS supervisor in South Boston
WHDH is reporting a 37-year-old woman is facing assault charges after police say she attacked an EMS supervisor on Thursday afternoon in South Boston. State [...]
Local officials address community concerns about Hubway
Boston City Councilor At-Large Michael Flaherty convened an onsite meeting Friday, April 25th to address community concerns about the placement [...]
Sign of the times: We will miss you, Calnan’s
After 66 years in business, Calnan's Card and Gift Shop will be closing its doors. Providing gifts and cards for [...]
Councilors Linehan & Flaherty Propose Rezoning of South Boston
City Council President Bill Linehan and At-Large Councilor Michael Flaherty have submitted an order for a hearing regarding the rezoning [...]
Derby tip: Bet on Wicked Strong
Did you know that there's a horse named "Wicked Strong" running in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday? This 3 year-old [...]
Southie Real Estate Scoop: 2 H Street Project Plans
Written by Betsy Walsh FrissoraWhen the 2 H Street project goes under construction, it will bring another massive new development [...]
Urban Shield – street closing scoop for Southie
We know "Urban Shield" sounds like an action movie starring Tom Cruise, but it's actually a special emergency security and [...]
BPD investigate a shooting on West Fifth Street
On Wednesday, April 9th, Boston police responded to a call for a person shot on West Fifth Street at 7:56pm. According to BPD news, "officers [...]
The Scoop on the 621 East 1st Street Development
Written by Betsy Walsh FrissoraNew and exciting developments continue to pop-up allover Southie, bringing more residential units, industry, recreation, business and residents to the area. [...]
Rep. Collins pushes for passage of Domestic Violence Bill
Representative Nick Collins joined House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and his House colleagues in voting for a comprehensive domestic violence bill which creates new criminal [...]
The Transforming Distillery Building Brings Promise to Southie
Written by Betsy Walsh FrissoraThe Distillery Project StatusThe proposed Distillery project, located on 516 East 2nd Street could bring many exciting things to Southie, including [...]
Council President Linehan Works to Fund Recovery Programs through alcohol tax
City Council President Bill Linehan recently introduced a Home Rule Petition that would implement a 6.25% tax on "off premise" alcohol purchases within the City [...]
A two alarm fire at 52 Thomas Park
The BFD responded to a two alarm fire at 52 Thomas Park on Wednesday late afternoon. According to the fire department, the cause of blaze [...]
