A candidate forum
SBANPThe South Boston Association of Non-Profits will host a candidate forum for the City Council District 2 Seat. Councilor Bill Linehan and Suzanne Lee will face-off against each other on Tuesday, July 16th from 9:30am-11:00am at the Joseph M. Tierney Learning Center (125 Mercer Street). Julie's Family Learning Program's Bob Monahan (and former Character of the ... Keep Reading
A YMCA
Coming soon to SouthieThe City of Boston's Zoning Board of Appeals approved a 8.5 million dollar project for 621 East First Street. South Boston resident and developer Gregg Donovan will now break ground on his development which includes 28 units with parking, a barber shop and a YMCA. Cara Donovan, wife of Gregg, championed the efforts of the YMCA coming to South ... Keep Reading
Explosive day
Whitey TrialTuesday, was quite the exciting day at the trial of James "Whitey" Bulger. Long-time Bulger side-kick, Kevin Weeks,57, took the stand to testify against the 83 year old gangster. Weeks told the jury about numerous, horrific crimes that he and Whitey committed during the 1980's including murder, extortion, and money laundering. Whatever you do, don't call ... Keep Reading
Councilor-at-Large Candidate
Jeff RossLong-time community activist Jeff Ross spoke this weekend at a house party on Verona St. in Jamaica Plain about the importance of city-wide investment in local urban agriculture initiatives and the promotion of open space across the city. Ross noted in his talk that as a City-Councilor, he would strongly encourage neighborhood driven processes that are focused on ... Keep Reading
Letter to the Editor
ParkingLetter to the Editor:The City of Boston and the BRA need to reconsider their policy that discourages construction of parking spaces within new developments (City wants a cutback on new parking, 7/5/13). As the District 2 City Councilor, I represent some of the most congested neighborhoods in Boston. I hear from constituents on a regular ... Keep Reading