South Boston Online

06/18/2026

Congratulations, Fr. Peter!

The students, faculty, and staff at South Boston Catholic Academy had a chance to say a special thank you, congratulations, and goodbye to Father Peter Schirripa, the Parochial Vicar. The SBCA Children's Choir, directed by music teacher Carlo Bunyi, did a fantastic job singing songs, including the Irish Blessing song ... "May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand."

Principal Dr. Helenann Civian thanked and congratulated Father Peter and presented him with the beautiful Thank You cards the students at SBCA made especially for him. Everyone wished him the very best!

Archbishop Henning has assigned him to the Assistant Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Boston as well as the Catholic Chaplain at MIT Catholic Center.

God Bless you, Father Peter!

New families are welcome to email the admissions team at [email protected] for more info.

06/15/2026

Seeking applications!

Follow the SBSHOFSTF on Facebook to stay up to date with their annual events and fundraisers at www.facebook.com/southbostonhalloffame, and email questions to [email protected].

Deadline is 2 weeks away, please apply by June 30!

Our 2026 Scholarship Application process has begun for high school seniors & 8th graders who live in South Boston.

Please review guidelines and apply today here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MPFYNwJo6VE0qRrGP84oZfJaKaeiHC4K. The deadline is June 30 for all applications.

High School Seniors:
We will award up to 8, $2,500 scholarships to assist with tuition costs. This award is based on academics, family need, and community service, athletics participation not required.

We will award 1, $5,000 Ed Buccigross Scholarship for a varsity athlete who displays exemplary volunteerism in their community and school.

8th Grade Students:

We will award at least 1, $1,500 scholarship to an 8th grade student who shows leadership both in school and in our community, and will be attending a tuition-based high school. This award is based on academics, family need, and community service, athletics participation not required.

Good luck and thank you to ALL of our hardworking South Boston youth who are making our community a better place!

Please address questions to [email protected].

06/15/2026

Job Opening - Compass on the Bay
Director of Community Relations
(Sales & Marketing)

06/13/2026

South Boston’s Excel High School conducted its final graduation on Friday, June 12.

Seventy-five seniors received their diplomas at a highly meaningful graduation ceremony in the historic Faneuil Great Hall. The seniors solemnly marched to their seats to Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance” (of course), which began the ceremony.

Traditions were followed. Salutatory and Valedictory addresses were given by Evelyn Doanh Pham and Ronnie Nguyen, respectively. Several speakers expressed their sentiments to the graduates. Many special awards were given out as well to loud, complimentary cheers from the graduates and their sold-out audience of many hundreds.

Nachelle Gordon, Head of School at Excel High, gave her closing remarks and then she awarded the 75 diplomas, one-by-one and alphabetically, to all of the graduates. The entire ceremony was a truly upbeat and memorable event.

Excel High School is now officially closed for good. Plans for the site’s future will be announced soon.

06/12/2026

South Boston showed up in a big way Friday to support the Byrne family after two Byrne children were robbed of their lemonade stand earnings earlier this week.

Hundreds of neighbors gathered at the corner of E Street and West Ninth Street for the community lemonade sale, turning a disappointing incident into an inspiring display of neighborhood spirit. Local businesses, residents, and friends rallied behind the family, with Stop & Shop donating lemonade for the event along with a generous $2,000 contribution.

The fundraiser was not only a show of support for the children but also an opportunity to give back, with 50 percent of the proceeds being donated to charity.

In related news, reports indicate that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the robbery.

06/12/2026

What a turnout for the Lemonade Party! Stay tuned for photos.

06/11/2026

After two children operating a lemonade stand at West 9th and E streets were robbed Wednesday afternoon, the South Boston community wasted no time rallying around them.

Neighbors are turning an upsetting incident into something positive with the Lower End Lemonade Sale, a community event designed to support the young entrepreneurs and demonstrate the neighborhood's unwavering spirit. The gathering, Friday at 5:30 p.m., will bring residents together to show that South Boston looks out for its own.

In addition to supporting the children, 50 percent of all proceeds will be donated to a local organization dedicated to preventing gun violence, helping to turn a moment of hardship into an opportunity for community action and positive change.

06/11/2026

The South Boston Neighborhood House celebrated the rededication and expansion of Ollie’s Diaper Depot on Wednesday morning, marking a major milestone for a program that has become a vital resource for hundreds of local families.

Community leaders, elected officials, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and families gathered at the South Boston Neighborhood House Preschool on Columbia Road to celebrate the addition of a second operational shipping container, allowing the Diaper Depot to expand its reach and serve even more families in need. Donors and supporters who were recognized at the ceremony included Tommy Butler from Massport, Kahlil Olmstead from the Select Group, and representatives from the South Boston MOMS Club, Colin’s Joy Project, and the United Way.

“This amazing expansion of the Ollie’s Diaper Depot” represents “a rededication of the amazing work that we all do together to support the families here in South Boston,” said South Boston Neighborhood House Executive Director Kathy Lafferty.

Read the full story here: https://southbostononline.com/diaperdepot/

06/11/2026

Community Meeting: South Boston High School
June 22, 6pm - 7pm BCYF Tynan, 650 E Fourth Street

Meeting will provide an update on preparation activities that have occurred over the past year including a building renovation, and the identification of a new school community to be housed at this historic site.

Editorial

06/10/2026

Mayor Wu Announces Extended Hours for
Bars and Restaurants in Boston During Summer 2026

Following recent passage of state law, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a temporary extension to allow bars and restaurants to serve alcohol for an extra hour. This measure will allow businesses currently licensed to sell alcohol until 2:00 a.m. to extend service until 3:00 a.m. through the end of July.