If you’ve been in the new Wahlburgers in Dorchester, you probably noticed the art wrapping the columns in the new South Bay burger joint. The bold and graphic print proudly displays the neighborhood of Dorchester in typography. In addition to neighborhoods like Savin Hill, Adams Village, Codman Square, Jones Hill, and Uphams Corner (to name a few), people, places, businesses, ... Keep Reading
Maureen Dahill
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and Caught in Dot and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Hockey mom, yoga enthusiast, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
97 Mt. Ida Road: For Sale
Could the end be near for this neighborhood eyesore? The much controversial, dilapidated, rat-infested home located at 97 Mt. Ida Road is for sale for $500,000. According to Universal Hub, a Boston housing court judge gave permission to try and sell the boarded up property. The six bedroom, 3 bath, 3381 square foot, three decker is listed with Redfin. The final sale must ... Keep Reading
City Council: We need safe streets and we need them now!
It seems like the Boston City Council has had it up to here with bad drivers racing on our roads! According to Universal Hub, City Councilor Andrea Campbell has suggested cameras at major intersections to catch drivers in the act of blowing red lights and speeding. A ticket will be issued and then sent in the mail compliments of the City of Boston. After just five months, the ... Keep Reading
New taxes for real estate sales to help with affordable housing.
Believe it or not, Boston is in the thick of a housing crisis….an affordable housing crisis. To remedy this, Boston City councilors have proposed some new taxes and fees on high-end real estate deals to help pay for more affordable housing. According to the Boston Globe, the new proposal includes a 6 percent tax on many commercial and residential sales over $2 million and ... Keep Reading
Week of January 14th
Give blood! Donate blood at the Dorchester Community Blood Drive sponsored by DotHouse Health. Everyone who donates blood will get a $5 Dunkin Gift Card by email! The event will take place at the DotHouse Health Multi-Purpose Room from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 14th. Take a tour of Italy! Tavolo travels the regions of Italy every Wednesday! Enjoy a delicious 3 ... Keep Reading