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Dorchester Ave. Bridge Closed until November of 2023
The bridge will be replaced to protect its structural integrity+ensure reliable service. The Dorchester Ave. Bridge has been closed since June for repair and was [...]
Redistricting Battle Anticipated at Wednesday’s City Council Meeting
Update: The new districting map has been passed by the city council. The final vote was 9-4. The four no-votes were Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and [...]
Here’s the scoop on the new textile and mattress waste ban
Thinking about throwing out that old mattress or maybe some tattered towels or stained duvet cover with the weekly trash? Well, think again. Starting on [...]
Halloween Egging at Ashmont Station ends with two juveniles + one adult in custody.
From Transit Police News: On October 31, 2022 at approximately 9:30PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District were at the MBTA's Ashmont Station. [...]
BPD Make Drug Arrest at Ramada on Morrissey Blvd. in Dorchester
From BPD News At about 2:20 PM on Friday March 26, 2021, officers assigned to District C-11 arrested Randell Glenn, [...]
Juvenile Suspect in Custody Following Unarmed Robbery of Delivery Driver in Dorchester
From BPD News: At about 10:35 AM on Tuesday March 23, 2021, members of the BPD Youth Violence Strike Force [...]
New Lights for Ronan Park
Let there be light - fingers crossed Universal Hub is reporting that Dorchester's Ronan Park could be getting new lights [...]
Search Warrant Execution Leads to Arrest Following the Recovery of Four Firearms, Drugs and Cash in Dorchester
From BPD News: At about 11:05 AM on Wednesday March 24, 2021, officers assigned to the District B-3 (Mattapan) Drug [...]
Mayor Kim Janey was sworn into office today as the 55th Mayor of the City of Boston
BOSTON – Wednesday, March 24, 2021 – Mayor Kim Janey was sworn into office today as the 55th Mayor of [...]
Fire destroys historic Milton Hoosic Club
If you grew up in Boston, you’ve probably attended a wedding or an event at the Milton Hoosic Club. The [...]
Mayor Kim Janey will be sworn in on March 24th
From Mayor Janey Below: I am honored to serve you as the 55th Mayor of Boston. This is the City I love. This is the City [...]
Rollins Unveils Initiative to Address Lab’s Infamous Legacy from Tens of Thousands of Suffolk County Drug Cases
See Press Release Below: District Attorney Rachael Rollins today filed a motion unveiling a plan to remedy the harm caused by the catastrophic “failure of management” [...]
Marty Walsh is officially the US Labor Secretary
Congratulations! Marty Walsh has officially been confirmed by the US Senate to be the next Labor Secretary. Final vote was 68 YEA and 29 NAY. [...]
Let’s it hear it for Dorchester’s own – Lyla Mendoza for placing second in citywide spelling bee
Way to go! The BCYF Citywide Spelling Bee took place virtually on Saturday, March 20th. Lyla Mendoza (below in photo) - a 12-year-old sixth grader [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing from March 15th
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Friday, March 19. Comment on the murders in Georgia on Tuesday and their [...]
Phase 4, Part 1 starts Monday in the City of Boston
Friday, March 19, 2021 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston will move into a modified Phase 4, Step 1 [...]