St. Patrick's Day Celebrations!🇮🇪☘️ | |
We had great craic at the Dubliner leading up to St. Paddy's Day. From guest speakers, Irish step dancers, to live music and a classic Irish breakfast, spending the morning at this beloved Boston bar was a great way to kickoff a weekend of excitement! Thank you to the musicians and dancers for the lovely entertainment. | | |
Irish American Partnership Breakfast | |
Honored to attend the annual Irish American Partnership St. Patrick's Day breakfast at the Intercontinental Boston. Speakers included Irish politician Paul Mcaullife and Professor Glenn Patterson, the director of The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's. The breakfast, which raises money for schools in Ireland, was fully packed! I loved getting to speak with colleagues, veterans, and other city leaders as we came together for this day of celebration. | |
St. Patrick's Day Breakfast | | |
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Thank you Senator Nick Collins for hosting the St. Patrick's Day Breakfast at Local 7 Ironworkers. Great music and compankind of funny jokes. | |
Loved seeing Ambassador Flynn, Mrs. Flynn, Rev. Casey and the four Flynn sisters along the parade route. | Christian had a great time watching the parade turn onto P Street this year! | |
Congratulations to Geg Lally, the Mayor of South Boston! Greg raised the most money of any Mayor, raising more than 40K for the parade! | |
Last but not least, to finish off the St. Paddy's activities, I attended Boston's grand finale- the Saint Patrick's Day parade! I loved seeing both familiar and new faces as I walked the route. Thank you to the Boston Police, EMS and Fire Departments for ensuring the parade went safely and smoothly. Can't wait for next year, Southie! | |
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On January 25th, I filed a hearing order to address the results of last year's youth summer job programs, which had many unfilled positions. The hearing will take place on this Monday at 10am in the City Council Chambers located on the 5th floor of City Hall. All are welcome to come provide testimony, or to watch!
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2023 SuccessLink Youth Summer Jobs program is now accepting applications! Boston youth ages 14-18 can apply for summer jobs in various fields citywide. | Thank you to Sister Pat Andrews, C.S.J., and the Sisters of St. Joseph for giving the invocation to open up our City Council meeting. | Mary Swanton and the Irish Pastoral Centre | It was an honor to recognize Mary Swanton, and the Irish Pastoral Centre, for the amazing work they do for so many immigrant families in Boston. | I was joined by some of my colleagues in attending Urban Edges's annual Donuts with Delegates discussion. It was great to catch up with them and get updates on Urban Edge's plans for the near future. Thank you for all that you do for residents in Roxbury, Jamaica Plain and all of Boston! | |
I filed a hearing order to recognize March as Irish-American Heritage Month in Boston. In addition to the order passing unanimously on the council floor, we had a fantastic turnout at the Irish flag raising on City Hall Plaza, which took place on St. Patrick's Day. My colleagues Councilor Baker, Breadon, Bok, Flaherty, President Flynn and State Auditor DiZoglio joined me to speak on this special occasion following a prayer by Father John Currie. I was honored to have Irish politician and former Mayor of Dublin Paul McAuliffe, the Consul General of Ireland, Laoise Moore, Dublin City Councillor Briege Mac Oscar, and former City Councilor Jerry McDermott all join me in reflecting on the history and accomplishments of Irish immigrants in Boston. Shoutout to the Eliot School singers and Reggie Colimon from Property Management for helping run the event! | |
A wonderful song and dance performance from students at the Eliot School. | |
Following the flag raising ceremony, the attendees came to the Piemonte room to enjoy some snacks, homemade Irish bread (thank's Christine from Central Staff, it was a hit!) and discuss all of the upcoming St. Paddy's events for the weekend. Thank you to Jim Leahy of the Greater Boston Firefighters Pipes and Drums for accompanying the flag raising with music on the bagpipes. It was a fantastic addition to the event. | |
April 1, 2023 is Citizenship Day! Call today to make an appointment for free legal help with your citizenship application. | |
South Boston Citizen's Association Banquet | |
Curragh's Fancy entertained us at the Banquet. | |
Wonderful evening honoring amazing neighbors in South BBarbie Loftus and Brian Nee received the Jim Kelly/Peggy Flaherty Shamrock Award for Community Service at the South Boston Citizens' Association Evacuation Day Day Banquet. | |
Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry | |
Had a wonderful morning acknowledging and appreciating all that the Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry does for the residents of Dorchester. In addition, four amazing Bostonians were recognized in the 2023 Dorchester Hall of Fame; Father Joe White, Boston Police Superintendent Nora Baston along with Father John Unni and State Senator Nick Collins. A huge thank you to all you do to keep the City of Boston safe, unified, and proactive. The hard work that all of you do does not go unnoticed! | |
Bowdoin Geneva Public Safety and Mental Health Task Force | The meeting focused on auditing services that are in the neighborhood and plan for individuals in need. We came prepared to discuss how our office can provide support and/or services to the community. | |
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East Boston Community Meeting | |
I attended a community meeting held by the Boston Planning & Development Agency on Wednesday in Orient Heights. I got to hear residents voice their concerns regarding Plan East Boston. Thank you to all of the attendees for coming together and speaking up for your neighborhood! | |
South Boston Health Center | |
Great job South Boston Health Center for organizing the cleanup of the neighborhood the day after the parade! Team Murphy appreciates all of you! | |
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The Office of Civic Organizing will provide the tools, resources, and t-shirts as we team up to make Boston shine. The City is able to support beautification projects that take place on public right of way (streets, sidewalks) and in City-owned parks or public spaces.
Please sign up by Wednesday, April 5 at 12pm to ensure we can confirm your site. If you have questions about Love Your Block or about hosting a cleanup site, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]
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Inspiring morning In Jamaica Plain at the ribbon cutting for the El Centro Adult Education Center's new building, thanks to Catholic Charities of Boston. Supporting our immigrant community & offering language and workforce development is crucial to the success of our City. | | |
West Broadway Neighborhood Association | |
Thank you Glenn Williams for a great interview on Boston Neighborhood Network. Can’t wait to come back and continue to talk about all the great things happening in Boston! | |
Always a fun time at the Chinatown Galas at the Empire Restaurant. | |
Join Roslindale Village on April 2nd to hunt for eggs around the village! | | |
Join us tonight at the Irish Social Club to celebrate with the Roscommon Association of Boston. | |
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Warren Tavern Saint Patrick's Day Senior Event | | |
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Charlestown's Senior Walk the Beat group and BPD community engagement officers enjoying chatting and dancing before sitting down to a traditional Irish meal. | |
St. Patrick's Day Senior BINGO☘️ | |
Tanoshi Inomata, 4th grader from the Winshop in Brighton, wins the Boston’s BCYF Citywide 15th Annual Spelling Be spelling bee. (Photo: JOHN TLUMACKI/Globe Staff) | St. Mary's Childcare Center Ribbon Cutting | |
I was thrilled to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Carolyn Lynch Children's Center in St. Mary's shelter program. Thanks to the Lynch Foundation for providing a $1 million grant, St. Mary's has a state-of-the-art education center that can accommodate 100 kids, allowing mothers to have time to work towards their own goals and desires. This partnership makes me believe in Boston's ability to reduce and prevent homelessness. There is still a long way to go, but St. Mary's is leading Boston in the right direction. A big thank you to all of those who contributed to this monumental moment. | |
All smiles heading to City Hall daycare. | Loved bumping into Sloane on E. 6th Street. | Michael and Jack Flaherty on Broadway! | Shoutout to the dancers from the Wood's School of Irish Dance for your awesome job in the parade! My team and I were glad they were marching behind us so we could watch them jig along the route. Even in the cold, they didn't miss a beat! | |
Condon Community Center Kickball | |
Had a blast at the St. Patrick's Day Kickball Tournament hosted by the South Boston Citizen's Association! It was great to see so many people get together at the Condon Community Center for fun. | |
Peter Welch's Gym Boxing Show | |
A full crowd was in attendance at the Peter Welch's Gym in Southie for the annual St. Patrick's Day Boxing Show. The event was hosted by the South Boston Civic Association, and the participants were kids ages 8-18. Congratulations to all of those who put up a good fight in the ring! | |
Congratulations to all the Evacuation Day Essay and Poster Contest Winners! | |
From Cleary Square to Lower Allston, mom-and-pop cafes and small shops are what make our neighborhoods special. They provide jobs, a path to the American Dream for small owners, and they provide the spice and flavor to our unique, diverse neighborhoods. | |
Hyde Park Neighborhood Business Walk | |
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Joined Hyde Park Main Streets, Office of Economic Development, colleagues and community members to talk with small businesses in the neighborhood and hear directly from them what they need to succeed. | | | |
The B-Local app rewards residents and visitors for shopping at Boston's local businesses. Rewards come in the form of Boston Points. Every Boston Point equals $1, and it can be easily redeemed at your local business. | | | |
Spent the morning in Savin Hill, starting at Honeycomb Cafe for my coffee then talked with Rosemary Powers at Cristo Rey High School and then stopped by The Daily for some groceries. | |
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Grab some free treats at Boston Public Market!
"“The Boston Public Market’s FREE Chef Hero series is back! This month we’re featuring our very own Jennifer Sowden of Jennifer Lee’s Bakery for a demo, talk & tasting on Saturday, March 25th at 12pm in the Demonstration Stall. Join us for a baking demo featuring completely top 9 allergen free & vegan baked goods!”
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Started my day with friends at the Breakfast at Nutter with Commissioner Cox. Great conversation and takeaways on how our police force is doing and how the legislatures and business community can continue to support. | |
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Thank you Local 718 for hosting a fun family day for your members. | |
Honored to be pictured with Patty Donovan, the first ever female firefighter in the Boston Fire Department. Patty joined the Fire Department back when she was only 22 years old. Thank you Patty for being an idol for young girls around Boston and showing them there is no job that a woman can't do! | |
Thank You First Responders | |
Back in 1776, the British forces withdrew from their siege of Boston after American colonists fired cannons from Dorchester Heights. Centuries later, Bostonians like myself, colleagues, and veterans walk the very same route that the troops did all of those years ago in order to recognize and honor the history of Evacuation Day. | |
I always feel honored when I see Tuskegee Airman 'Woody' Woodhouse at celebrations across the City! | |
Thank you to the South Boston Citizens' Association for all you do during the month of March, and all year round! | | | | |
