South Boston Online

South Boston Online is a community-focused newspaper that provides weekly coverage both in print and online about happenings in South Boston, Massachusetts, along with the Boston Seaport and the greater Boston area. Since our establishment in 1999, we've aimed to keep our readers informed about topics that matter to the South Boston community across various sectors. While we frequently address state and national issues, our main emphasis is on events within South Boston, including local businesses, churches, city governance, educational institutions, and entertainment options. South Boston Online operates as a privately owned, independent newspaper, staffed by a small, committed team who take pride in keeping the community updated and engaged.

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Councilor Flynn Calls For 7 Night “Resident Parking Only” In South Boston

1 week ago | southbostononline.com | Jeanne Rooney

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a hearing order to discuss implementation of a 7 nights per week “Resident Parking Only” policy in all areas of South Boston that do not currently have overnight parking restrictions.
Senator Collins Reappointed to Beaches Commission

3 weeks ago | southbostononline.com | Jeanne Rooney

Senator Nick Collins has been reappointed to the Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC), a special commission established by the Massachusetts Legislature to strengthen and support the region’s public beaches. “Making sure we invest in our public parks and beaches is essential—not just for today, but for future generations,” said Senator Collins.
Future of South Boston High School

1 month ago | southbostononline.com | Jeanne Rooney

A South Boston Community Meeting was held in the auditorium at the South Boston High School – a.k.a “Excel High”.This was the first such meeting.It was convened to open up a community discussion about the future of the High School, which will be closed in June next year, at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
Clover Clubhouse Offers a Community Haven for Families

1 month ago | southbostononline.com | Jeanne Rooney

For three South Boston moms, the need for an indoor play space in the neighborhood was clear — so they decided to create one themselves. Their vision became a reality with Clover Clubhouse, a bright and welcoming play space located on the fourth floor of the Lithuanian Club at 368 W. Broadway. Designed to be a haven for families, it offers a clean, open environment where kids can play freely and parents can connect.
The Neighborhood House’s 2025 Benefit and Auction Gala Draws Near (March 28)

1 month ago | southbostononline.com | Rick Winterson |Jeanne Rooney

By Rick WintersonThe South Boston Neighborhood House is holding its Annual Benefit and Auction gala Friday, March 28 from 6-10 p.m. at the Seaport Hotel. You are invited to attend “the House is Where the Heart is” event to dine, drink, dance, and do good for the community. In Executive Director Kathy Lafferty’s words, it’ll be a real gala. Many of you know about the gala’s Live Auction that occurs every year.
Councilor Flynn Calls for City and Boston Police Oversight for TNCs (Uber/Lyft)

2 months ago | southbostononline.com | Jeanne Rooney

At this week’s Boston City Council meeting, Councilor Ed Flynn filed an order for a hearing to discuss the regulation on Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) by the City of Boston and the Boston Police Department (BPD), following an alleged sexual assault on a young woman in a rideshare last week in South Boston.
The Cannabis/Marijuana Buffer Zone

2 months ago | southbostononline.com | Jeanne Rooney

Recently, South Boston Online read in Boston’s media that a move was afoot to reduce – or perhaps even eliminate – the buffer zone between authorized shops legally allowed to sell “cannabis”, which is actually “marijuana”.This buffer zone is supposed to measure at least one-half (0.5) mile between any and all such shops.
Important New VERTEX Painkiller Is Approved

Feb 7, 2025 | southbostononline.com | Rick Winterson |Jeanne Rooney

By Rick WintersonVertex Pharmaceuticals is a worldwide biotechnology corporation. It was founded 35 years ago in Cambridge. It has now established its global headquarters on Fan Pier in South Boston’s Seaport District. In addition, Vertex has international headquarters in London along with commercial branches and research sites in continental Europe, Australia, Latin America, the Middle East, and other points in North America.
Condon kids learn life lessons through boat building

Jan 30, 2025 | southbostononline.com | Ginger DeShaney |Jeanne Rooney

By Ginger DeShaneyIn a remarkable hands-on experience, a group of Condon Community Center kids built a 10-foot row boat from scratch, learning not only the art of crafting a boat but also gaining valuable life lessons along the way.
Rebates, Increased Exemptions are Real Residential Tax Relief

Jan 27, 2025 | southbostononline.com | Nick Collins |Jeanne Rooney

By Senator Nick CollinsEarlier this month, residents across Boston saw their property tax bills go up and, in some cases, skyrocket. There are several reasons for this, and all were avoidable. The first reason is that the City of Boston Assessing department unilaterally increased, in some cases dramatically, the assessed values of many homes across Boston.