This beginner’s guide to the Dot Day Parade was originally published in June 2015. Can you feel it? The sense of anticipation, joy, and wonder, reverberating up and down Dot Ave? The parade brings together all the different ethnic groups that make up Boston’s biggest and best neighborhood. You could spend a year going to all the different ethnic fests across Boston. Or just
Next weekend promises to be a busy and fun-packed one in the neighborhood. Our June 1 edition will have a full rundown on all of the activities, including a preview of the annual Dot Day Parade, which starts at 1 p.m. on Sun., June 4. The parade has its roots in celebrations that go back to the turn of the 20th century and it has always been the highlight of what we consider
Dorchester resident Anne Sullivan celebrated her 100th birthday on March 23. One of three children born to Irish immigrants from Co. Mayo, Ireland, she was raised in Beacon Hill and Hamilton, Mass. where her father worked as a chauffeur. She attended Girls’ High School in Boston’s South End and later volunteered to care for servicemen at the Chelsea Naval Hospital during the
To the Editor: I’m writing in support of the Trinity Financial development proposed for 150 Centre St. I live .2 miles from the site. I’m writing this letter from the comfort of my home, same as I’m sure practically all if not every of my neighbors who oppose this project write from theirs. I’d prefer to see as many future neighbors as possible at 150 Centre St. get the