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Boston City Council Votes to Raise Their Own Salaries
The Boston Herald is reporting that Boston City Councilors voted unanimously on Wednesday to raise their pay by $10,000 more than the proposed hike, pushing up their salary from $103,500 to $125,000. The new raise will take place after the next local election, next year. The change also raises the mayoral pay by double the city council’s rate, as per statute,…
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Summer Splash on Castle Island: Southie's Own Fyre Festival?
South Boston social media exploded on Tuesday afternoon when a very sexy flyer for an upcoming event at Castle Island began circulating. The event – Summer Splash – scheduled for Thursday, June 23 from 4 to 11 p.m. – is being advertised for $25 per ticket and will include live music, dunk tanks, water balloon fights, grills, food and more….
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North End Outdoor Dining Situation: A Breakdown
This one has many scratching their heads. As the rest of the neighborhoods in the City of Boston gear up for outdoor dining to begin on April 1 free of charge, restaurants in the North End are battling with Mayor Michelle Wu over a $7,500 fee. According to the Boston Herald, on March 17, John Romano, the city’s North End…
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Your Guide to the St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston
It’s been two years since we’ve had a parade in our neighborhood, so it’s our pleasure to bring you all that is hip and happening this St. Patrick’s season leading up to St. Patrick’s Day weekend! We’ll give you suggestions on what to wear; where to watch the parade; tips on entertaining; where to eat corned beef and cabbage; where...
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Southie Cocktail News: Raise Your Glass to the Winter Season!
Here’s the latest and the greatest seasonal cocktail news from the neighborhood! The Broadway has a released some new additions to their cocktail list! Enjoy a Winter Spice Sangria or Cranberry Lime Seltzer! Try the Jilted Lovers made with Ghost tequila, yellow chartreuse, giffard passion fruit, lime, or a Crimson Sour Buffalo Trace bourbon, nonino amaro, lemon, house-made simple!...
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M Street Beach: Things to Do
Caught In Southie founder Maureen Dahill joined Derek Zagami on at M Street for a “apres beach” day.