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THURSDAY JANUARY 02, 2025

SOUTH BOSTON ONLINE

VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74

Twenty Twenty-Five (2025) Begins by Rick Winterson

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uring the next couple of years, there’ll be anniversaries of America’s key historical events. On April 19, 1775 (an even 250 years ago as of this year), the Battle of Lexington and Concord took place. We suggest you keep that in mind as 2025 progresses. These days, you already know about the many, many people on Earth who are willing to risk their well-being, and even their lives, to come to the U.S.A. We don’t need to tell you that again. As 2025 progresses, keep yourself up to date on how much America means to you. Perhaps one way to do this is to realize just how very important America has become over the last 250 years. We set the pace; we lead the world. And above all, we are free. In last Sunday’s Boston Globe Magazine, Dave Barry ragged non-

stop in his “2024 Year in Review”. Actually, he was very funny, ranging from the just-finished elections, to unnecessary Daylight Savings Time, to airplanes/spacecraft by Boeing. However, his comic essay simply doesn’t apply to us here. Recent specific successes in and around South Boston include overcoming the 2020 pandemic (thanks to Moderna, Pfizer, and others) and a general reduction of violent crime in the entire City. Further regarding South Boston’s enterprises, Vertex, Eli Lilly, and Foundation Medicine added much to the development of the Seaport in 2024. Also, Procter & Gamble/Gillette announced their initial plans for a major expansion on Dorchester Avenue. Whether they are winning or not, Boston’s sports teams always contribute to the joy of being in Boston. What’s more interesting than watching a home Continued on Page 2

Kicking off the New Year with a splash!

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he legendary L Street Brownies held their annual swim at M Street Beach Wednesday. Hundreds -- including a bride and groom -braved the cold to dive into 2025 with courage and community spirit. There were plenty of props (including a “Jaws” reference), costumes, and New Year’s cheer! Before the swim, the Brownies set up shop at L Street Tavern, where they sold shirts to

benefit local nonprofit organizations, including South Boston Special Kids & Young Adults, South Boston St Patrick’s Day Parade, South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship Trust Fund, the Castle island Association, Adopt a Platoon Southie Style, Special Olympics, and many more. After a parade to the beach, the Brownies took to the water. More Photos on Page 4.

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