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A Record Year in South Boston Real Estate!

fter a down year in 2020, t he Sout h Boston real estate market rebounded sp e c t a c u l a rly in 2 021.

The latest f igures from Banker & Tradesman show t hat Sout h Boston had 1,158 tra nsactions in 2021, t he h ig he st e ver.

A number of factors – post-pa ndem ic dema nd, a desirable location, and good interest rates – came together “and resulted in a record year for transactions,” said Jackie Rooney, broker/owner of Rooney Real Estate in South Boston.

“I think there was pent-up dema nd from 2020,” sa id Rooney. “2020 was really the heart of COV ID. We were shut down pretty much from March through May. Not only were people not buying in those

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614 East 7th Street- Single-Family brownstone, sold by Rooney Real Estate on 9/28/21 for $1,400,000 months, but developers couldn’t do work on their buildings for three or four months.”

Some of the projects that were slated to go on the market in 2020 got pushed into 2021.

Rooney himself had two projects that should have been done in

2020 but got moved into 2021.

Southie is the location to be, another reason for the jump in transactions in 2021. Between the waterfront, the f inancial district, and the Seaport, it’s become a very desirable place Continued on Page 2

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Real Estate to live, Rooney said, noting he’s read that Boston is, per capita, the youngest city in America.

A nd many of those young people are coming to Southie.

The interest rate is also part of the equation. For most of 2021, the rate was pretty much between 2.75 and 3 percent.

Right now, it’s hovering around 3.25 percent with speculation that the Fed will raise interest rates because of inf lation.

The highest number of transactions before 2021 was 1,111 in 2004. In that year, buildings in the Broadway Station area sold so “that was kind of an aberration,” Rooney said.

Condos played a big role in the 2021 numbers, with 957 sold, almost 300 more than the previous year. “We had a 41 percent jump from last year in transactions and … condos accounted for 42 percent of the jump,” Rooney said.

The median sales price overall in 2021 was $800,000, up from $780,000 in 2020.

Sing le-fa mi ly homes went f rom $850,0 0 0 i n 2020 to $925,000 in 2021.

Mu lt i-f a m i ly home s went from $1,137,500 in 2020 to

about 3.5 weeks’ supply, which is kind of crazy,” Rooney said, noting a healthy market is between 4 and 6 months’ supply.

“People want to know why prices continue to go up? That’s the number one reason: there’s just not enough inventor y.”

Wherever you look, there are new buildings going up, but it’s not keeping pace with the amount of people moving into

$1,385,000 in 2021. Condos went from $745,000 to $765,000.

Rooney said that condos have represented well over 80 percent of his transactions over the last 20 years. Condo buyers are young professionals and usually want turnkey; most of the condos are relatively new and smaller than singles. And many have parking. “It’s easy urban living for people,” Rooney said.

So far 2022 is off to a good start, Rooney said, noting if the weather cooperates, Januar y can be a good time to sell. “The market so far has been very good in January. It’s a good time.”

People seem to put house hunting on the back burner from L abor Day t hrough Christmas. “R ight after Jan. 1, we notice the uptick in activity and that’s happened this year again,” Rooney said.

A nd while the interest rates are still good, it’s time to act, Rooney said. There is speculation that interest rates will be going up and then the concern becomes what will the market be like if the interest rates are 4 or 4.5 vs. 2.75, he said.

The condo inventor y is currently quite low in South Boston. “Right now, there’s only .89 month’s supply, which is

Boston, Rooney said. “So, the existing inventory goes up in price because there’s not enough supply. That’s what’s happening.”

( Jackie Rooney of Rooney Real Estate LLC is a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and the #1 Listing Agent (Seller’s Agent) in South Boston. He can be reached at jackie@Rooney-Re.com)

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Third Meeting – Dorchester Bay City Project, “Urban Design”

by Rick Winterson

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n Monday evening, January 31, the BPDA (B oston Planning & Development Agency) held the third virtual meeting regarding the massive project called “Dorchester Bay City” (abbreviated “DBC”). The first DBC meeting on January 10 dealt with “Transportation, Infrastructure, and Resiliency”; the second DBC meeting on January 20 presented “Housing and Economic Development”.

This article deals with the third DBC meeting that focused on “Public Improvements, PlaceMaking”. The fourth and final DBC meeting, entitled “Urban Design & Open Space”, will take place on Thursday, February 17.

The third DBC meeting began with a detailed presentation by the DBC Development Agent, Accordia Partners. As in the past, Kirk Sykes from Accordia led the presentation, ably assisted by individual presenters. Much of what was presented explained Accordia’s plans to create and form an actual DBC community – a community that will be

built on connections within DBC, and between those who live there and those who come there for shopping, recreation, a nd /or bu si ne s s pu r su it s.

“Connectivity”, “Accessibility”, “Neighborhood”, and “Place” are key words describing this part of Accordia’s DBC development.

This was further broken down in Accordia’s presentation i nto se ven c ate gor ie s – Boa rdwa l k, Por t a l, Draw, Incubator Plaza, Pivot, the Ne i g h b or ho o d , a nd t he Waterfront (beach, activities, surrounding l a n d s c a p e).

We suggest you follow the map of t he de velopment prop o s a l f rom A c c ord i a .

The first slides were views and maps of how DBC would fit into green areas and parklands south of Boston, followed by the closer view of DBC sited on both sides of Mt. Vernon Street over to the beach, shoreline, and Harbor Walk. The “Pivot” is the property within the angle bet ween Morrissey and Mt. Vernon. The “Incubator Plaza” is at the southern end of that part of the property. One use of the Incubator will be a Makers Space;

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another could be something supporting life sciences. The “Boardwalk” is very significant because it extends northeastward across the entire site north of Mt. Vernon to the grassy knoll bordering the beach and the Harbor Walk. Three community spaces and significant affordable housing are laid out along it.

The “Waterfront” is also significant. A so-called “porch” will extend along grassy knoll on the Waterfront, where DBC borders public land. The porch consists of a large, elevated ter r a c e , promen a de , a nd recreation area that overlooks the nearby public beach and Boston Harbor.

The green area along the east side of DCB is all public DCR land.

Visuals are just as important as words when you assess this mega-project.

We can only suggest that you log onto the BPDA recording made of

Monday night’s ZOOM meeting, so you can see the initial plans for DBC yourself. The third Accordia presentation included approximately 35 slides. Most of t hese were attractively rendered views of the many activities and locales that would make Dorchester Bay into a lively, enjoyable place to live – both summer and winter. The question-and answer period began with an inquiry from a viewer about “quiet areas” and “solitary walks” (nearly 2,000 residential units are planned).

‘Will there be places where I can take a quiet harborside walk?” would be an accurate paraphrase.

There were also questions about DBC being open to and accepting of people of color – How would this be assured? Finally, there was a question or two about designing DBC to handle foul weather, such as the northeasters we have encountered lately.

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SBCA Jimmy Flaherty Kickoff Breakfast Saturday, February 26th

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BCA President Tom McGrath and Executive Board are pleased to announce that on Saturday, February 26th,2022, at the Kickoff Breakfast, The Henry Knox Award Presentation will take place at the Seapoint Restaurant, 367 East 8th Street, at 10AM. Family, Friends and Neighbors are respectfully invited to attend this wonderful event. A 15.00 donation is requested at door to help off-set costs. This year’s event will once again feature great music of Bob Fowkes and Curragh’s Fancy.

The event Chairman will be Senator Nick Collins who will continue to lead the fight to preserve

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the historical importance of Evacuation Day while serving in the Massachusetts State Senate. “As president of the Association, it is an honor for me to appoint Nick to kick-off the festivities.

Nick’s commitment and involvement with the SBCA and our community has been a tremendous asset to me and the Executive Board.” Said McGrath.

The award recipients will be announced next week as the committee is putting final touches on the upcoming events while working within the City and State guidelines.

The awards are presented to everyday volunteers in the community who seek no recognition, who are considered “Unsung Heroes”, which kicks off the month-long

Allison Baker receiving her Henry Knox “Unsung Hero” Award at the 2019 Breakfast. celebration for one of the most important events in American history.

Tom McGrath, President of the SBCA, said “It is an honor to recognize these individuals who dedicate their time and energy to the South Boston

Community. I hope the community will join me and others on Saturday the 26th to honor these men and women.”

Tickets are available at the door for 15.00 and doors open at 9:30.

Topics for the 2022 SBCA Evacuation Day Essay and Poster Competitions Announced

outh Boston Citizens’ Association President To m McGrath announced today that because of the tremendous success of the past several years’ contest, the Association along with City of Boston Credit Union, Comcast and Mass Bay Credit Union will once again sponsor the 2022 Annual Essay and Poster Contests and all other events associated with the Month-long celebration.

Once again, after last year’s outstanding effort put forth by past President Bernie O’Donnell and his committee, they have once again expressed an interest of taking on the challenge of chairing The Essay and Poster Contests. “Bernie always taught me that these contests are a great way to educate and strengthen the interest of the children of the community, I was more than pleased when Bernie offered to once again head up this Event for the children of South Boston. This year we will open up the High School competition to all students residing in Suffolk County or attends a school in Suffolk County”, Remarked McGrath.

Bernie further expressed “One of the missions of the SBCA is to reach out to the young children of this

historically rich community, joining the SBCA in promoting, organizing, and judging the Evacuation Day Poster and Essay Competitions is a most fitting way to improve on that mission.”

The current plan with respect to our annual Evacuation Day activities is to continue to host all the events as we have done in years past, but with additional precautions, including social distancing and face coverings.

We will continue to work with Governor Baker, Elected Officials from the City of Boston, the City of Boston Health Commission, and the National Park Service for the planning of our activities, as we do every year, and will strictly follow their requirements and guidance on all aspects of our hosted events.

We look forward to working with the community again this year, which commemorates the 246th anniversary of Evacuation Day in Boston.

Celebrating Evacuation Day events in the community is a huge undertaking, especially under current circumstances. But thanks to Volunteers and Community Business partners in past years, such as Comcast, Mass Bay Credit Union and City of Boston Credit Union, we at the SBCA are confident we will be able to

complete the task and make it possible for the entire community to safely enjoy this year’s commemorative events.

All entries should bear, in an attached envelope, the contestant’s name, school and a means of contacting the entrant, and should be submitted no later than Friday, March 9th, 2022 At 5 PM. All entries may be mailed to South Boston Citizens’ Association, P.O. Box 74, South Boston, MA 02127, or can be picked up at schools by a representative of the Citizens’ Association. Entries can also be dropped off at170 M Street.

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Poster Contest - open to all students in the City of Boston. This year’s theme is the “Significance of British General William Howe’s evacuation of Boston on March 1776 “ posters should be original compositions, in any medium poster at least 8 1/2 x 11 but preferably larger.

Prizes are as follows: 1st prize $100 2nd $75 3rd $25

Essays grade 6-8 “What is the significance of Dorchester Heights and the role of Henry Knox and the noble train of artillery leading up to March 17 1776.”

Please focus on the history and the importance to the South Boston community.

Essays should be at least 500 words.

Prizes are as follows: 1st prize $100 2nd $75 3rd $25

Essay-High school grade 9-12 “What was the role of Paul Revere and the American Revolution? what connection did he have with Castle Island? Essay should be at least 1,000 words.

Prizes are as follows: 1st prize $150 2nd $100 3rd $50 Posters and Essays are for residents of the City of Boston

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Happy Groundhog Day

by Rick Winterson

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roundhog Day was yesterday (all day) – Wednesday, February 2. When the sun rose, it was cloudy and damp here in South Boston, meaning that spring begins soon – perhaps as soon as the end of this month. However, Groundhogs elsewhere in the U.S. saw their shadows. When it’s sunny and the groundhog sees his shadow, he goes back into his den because spring is still six weeks away (in mid-March).

Groundhog Day is basically a folk Holiday - a Teutonic observance and celebration. It first came to North America, in the colonies that would eventually make up the U.S.A., in the seventeenth century – 1650 or so. It got its start here on this side of the Atlantic when it was brought here by an immigrant group called the

“Pennsylvania Dutch”. These people actually came from what is now Germany; they were (and still are) skilled farmers.

But they also had their superstitions.

Before they i m m ig rated to t he Ne w World, their ancestors looked for badger (not groundhog) shadows each February 2 in Europe. And they hoped they didn’t see them. When the first February arrived over here, the Pennsylvania Dutch found that their farmland was populated by woodchucks, who also hibernated in earth dens. So instead of badgers, woodchucks became the A merican “Groundhogs”.

The Latin zoological name for a woodchuck, which is a marmot, is “marmota monax”.

T he w or d “w o o d c hu c k ” comes from a Wampanoag word – approx imately p r on o u n c e d “w ut s u g ”.

Groundhog Day has a somewhat scientific basis. As you know, sunny clear weather in early February can often mean it’s very cold outside; clouds (no Groundhog shadow) may signal that a warm front is coming.

A ny how, t h i s obs er va nc e took on a new life after Bill Murray’s movie “Groundhog Day” came out in 1993. The most famous obser vance of Groundhog Day has taken place every February 2 since 1887 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, a small town of about 6,000 people near Pittsburgh.

Yesterday morning, a Groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow when he appeared for the 136th time, forecasting that Spring would arrive late this year. Here in South Boston, there aren’t any groundhogs or woodchucks that we know of.

We only have yellow-

tailed hawks, an occasional deer, several turkeys, and one, lone coyote – we don’t even know if he has a shadow. And another holiday, the Lunar New Year, was celebrated in Boston only two days ago on the 1st.

Even so, we hope you had a Happy Ground hog Day. Va lentine’s Day is approaching, and Spring isn’t far behind. That’s according to our South Boston animals and humans, who did not see their shadows yesterday morning.

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Blizzard of 2022 Leaves More Than 2 Feet of Snow in Boston Storm cleanup was in full force as residents cleared sidewalks and shoveled out cars.

When the shoveling was done, it was play time around the neighborhood.

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Seaport Circle Wednesday, February 16

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Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 Meeting ID: 161 645 8971

Project Proponent: Lincoln Property Company Project Description: The Project will construct a 13-story laboratory/research & development and office building located on Parcel H totaling approximately 587,000 GFA, a twostory job training/non-profit center on an adjacent parcel totaling approximately 16,000 GFA, and an elevated walkway that connects these two buildings and surrounding properties. Additionally, the Project will include commitments to improve the Silver Line Way station as well as other significant public realm improvements.

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“The Scene/ Seen” FEB 9 “The Scene/Seen”, an exhibit of quilt work by renowned Boston artist L’Merchie Frazier, kicks off 2022 at the SPOKE Gallery (840 Summer Street, #103). “Her career is a testament to the power of art …” states Greg Liakos, SPOKE’s E.D. On Wednesday, February 9, at 6:30 p.m., Frazier will discuss her quilt work with SPOKE curator Kathleen Bitetti. This is a virtual event requiring registration. In-person visits to “The Scene/Seen” can be made by appointment, and the City of Boston now requires that you must bring proof of COVID19 vaccination with you in order to enter. Email info@ mwproductions.org.

Scan this QR Code with your smart phone mail to: Tyler Ross Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 phone: 857.334.8952 email: tyler.c.ross@boston.gov

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Project Proponent: Lincoln Property Company Project Description: The Project will construct a 13-story laboratory/research & development and office building located on Parcel H totaling approximately 587,000 GFA, a twostory job training/non-profit center on an adjacent parcel totaling approximately 16,000 GFA, and an elevated walkway that connects these two buildings and surrounding properties. Additionally, the Project will include commitments to improve the Silver Line Way station as well as other significant public realm improvements.

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A Super Bowl Prediction

by Rick Winterson

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es, we’ll give you ou r Super Bowl prediction right up front: If you decide to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday evening, the 13th, you’ll see the Bengals and the Rams play some R EAL (!) football!

What is that “real” football we predict?

That’s football where runs and pass plays are mixed so well that you won’t really be able to guess “What’s next”? Yes, not for the entire 60 minutes of play (plus time for ads). And “What’s next?” in this Super Bowl will frequently mean that both the Bengals and the Rams grind out long series of many short, successful plays.

In addition, and equally important (perhaps even more so), you’ll see two defenses

that never stop challenging the oppositions, as well as (maybe) scoring a few points of their own. Both defenses in the Super Bowl will succeed in keeping the scoring low – perhaps 17-14, or something like that (21-20?).

As an added bonus, it’s possible you’ll see the 2022 Super Bowl won by a single key kick (please remember that the game being played is still called “foot”ball).

The best records during NFL’s regular season were held by the NFC’s Packers and Buccaneers – both were 13-4. The Packers narrowly fell to the 49ers, who were then beaten by the Rams last Sunday (20-17). And the Rams had already beaten the Buccaneers (30-27) the previous Sunday in the Divisiona l Playof fs.

The Bengals squeaked out a Conference Championship win (27-24, in overtime) over the

Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes last Sunday, even though the Chiefs had done measurably better in the AFC’s regular season.

Right now, a majority of sports pundits seem to be saying that the Bengals will win the Super Bowl, mostly based upon the recent playoff performances of

Joe Burrow, the Bengal’s QB. We’ll see. We won’t predict a 2022 Super Bowl winner because we don’t know nearly enough to do that. Our own prediction is simple: We believe you will see a Super Bowl contest that is going to rank as one of the best football games ever played.

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Current winter offerings led by certified fitness instructors include Afrobeats Dance, Chair Meditation, Chair Yoga, Dance Fit, Strength Training, and Zumba®. For class descriptions and more information including dates and times, please visit Boston.gov/winter-fitness.

The program is tailored to the various interests of residents with offerings including accessible, agefriendly classes as well as classes for those new to group fitness.

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South Boston Catholic Academy News Signs of Winter All Around

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n the winter season we can cozy up with a good book; draw and color a snowman or wintery scene; play in the snow and make a snowman; enjoy a warm bowl of soup and a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows; cut out and make decorative snowflakes; go for walks, sledding, ice skating and skiing in the great outdoors and so much more…

As you can see from the pictures, the students of South Boston Catholic Academy are enjoying this winter season. The Kindergarten students

read the book, A Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats during story time in their classrooms and had fun making a picture based on this story. Some students made pictures of a colorful snowman and a big cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows out of construction paper, crayons, glue and shaving cream and some cut out beautiful snowflakes. The older students have gone for walks to the park to play while enjoying the cool crisp fresh air and winter scenery.

Here are some other popular Winter Books the children in the Early Childhood Program like to have read to them during story time...

The Biggest Snowman Ever by Steven Kroll; The Mitten by Jan Brett; The Hat by Jan Brett; Sneezy the Snowman

by Maureen Wright; The Itsy Bitsy Snowman by Jeffery Burton; Ten on a Sled by Kim Norman and Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak. Happy Winter Everyone!

“If winter comes, can spring be far behind?”― Percy Bysshe Shelley “You can’t get too much winter in the winter.”– Robert Frost.

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Children’s Winter Fest Returns to Boston Common February 24

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ayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present the annual Children’s Winter Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground on Thursday, February 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This family school vacation event is hosted in partnership with the Highland Street Foundation and L.L. Bean. The free and open to all festival will feature music, giveaways, various winter attractions, treats, and crafts.. Additional support is provided by the Boston Globe, Dunkin’, Xfinity, and Soxcessful.

Visit boston.gov/winter-festival

for online event information.

The festival will feature treats, promotions, and giveaways from Dunkin’, L.L. Bean, the Boston Globe, Cabot Cheese, and Soxcessful. Attractions include a funhouse maze, the Snowzilla Jr. inflatable winter-themed slide, a Ski Lift photo op, an inflatable curling lane, All Star Challenge obstacle course, rides in the park on the Trackless Train, family dance classes, and hands-on games including Connect Four, Skee Ball, cornhole, horseshoes, Jenga, chess, and field games facilitated by Knucklebones.

The Boston Common Parade Ground is located at the corner of

Beacon and Charles Streets. To stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks, call (617) 635-4505, visit Boston.gov/

Parks, join our email list at bit.ly/GetParks-Emails,, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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