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Mayor Walsh will appear before US Senate for confirmation hearing
Last month, President Joe Biden nominated Mayor Marty Walsh as Labor Secretary. On Thursday, Walsh will appear before a U.S. Senate committee for his confirmation hearing. The [...]
Home Rule Petition on special election for mayoral race override vote set for Wednesday
UPDATE: The council voted 12-0-1 in support of the Home Rule Petition on Wednesday. Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George – one of three councilors running for mayor – voted [...]
American Provisions warns, “Watch out for this scam!”
Those crafty hackers are always finding ways to scam people on social media – even if it means faking a local specialty shop’s instagram! On [...]
Fire in Dorchester: 157 Glenway Street
BFD responded to a call shortly before 6pm on Tuesday to 157 Glenway Street in Dorchester. Fire was discovered in the rear of the building. [...]
A Go Fund Me Page for Dorchester Vietnam Veterans Memorial
After suffering some major vandalism last week, the Dorchester Vietnam Memorial Committee has organized a fundraising effort to help with [...]
Traffic Advisory: Morrissey Boulevard at Freeport Street
One lane of traffic closed on William Morrissey Blvd. Consider yourself warned! On Tuesday, October 30th the Department of [...]
Cue the Duck Boats: Red Sox 2018 World Series Champs!
The Red Sox are the 2018 World Series Champions! Celebrate on Wednesday, October 31st at 11am with the traditional Duck [...]
Batten down the hatches: High Wind and Coastal Flood Warning
Blame it on the rain! And not just a shower, but heavy pouring rain. The National Weather Service has issued [...]
State Police Looking for Vandals of Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Massachusetts State Police received at call around 3pm on Thursday to report that damage was done to the Vietnam Veterans [...]
Excited about upcoming election? Vote Early!
It’s important to vote! So why not do it early! This year's Early Voting period begins Monday, October 22, and [...]
BPD released identity of woman shot and killed Monday night in Dot.
Police are seeking help with any information in connection to the fatal shooting of a 24 year-old woman in Dorchester on Monday night. See report [...]
It’s Electric: Dockless Scooters on the horizon!
Looks like another mode of transportation could be on the horizon for the neighborhood! Elecrric dockless scooters could be added to the list, along with Blue Bikes and [...]
Coastal Improvements for Dot: Resilient Boston Harbor
We’ve all seen the flooding. Tides rising higher than ever spilling into the streets and causing damage and delays. Well, Mayor Marty Walsh has a plan and [...]
Dot Park Community Workshop
What do you envision for Dot Park? A special community workshop will take place on Saturday, October 27th at Dorchester Park at 3:15pm. This workshop discussion [...]
Woman shot in Dot on Monday night
A 24-year-old woman was shot in the area of Charles and Ditson Streets on Monday night around 9:30pm. The victim was pronounced deceased at the [...]
BPDA approves Compact Living pilot program
This could be good news for Vivian Girard and his 141 Westville project! Girard is spearheading this micro unit housing project right here in Dorchester. [...]