ABoston Policy Institute report had previously projected a shortfall in commercial real estate values of $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion over five years. Now it estimates it to be $1.7 billion. Yet, the Boston City Council unanimously approved the mayor’s proposed $4.8 billion city budget for fiscal year 2026 with $9 million worth of Council members’ pet amendments.
At a time when many cities are bracing for the fallout from the slumping value of office buildings, a new report forecasts that such a decline in Boston could be sharper than previously predicted — and could push residential tax rates even higher in future, as the Boston
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ICE Is Doing A Job That Needs Doing
“If Sanctuary Cities would change their policies, and not release violent criminal aliens into the public and instead would turn them over into our custody, we would not have to go into the neighborhoods and do this. Boston is my home town and it shocks me that officials around Massachusetts would instead, rather release sex offenders, drug dealers, Fentanyl deal-
ers, human traffickers and child rapists back into the neighborhoods.”
This is a direct quote from the Todd Lyons, Acting Director of ICE at a press conference detailing the month long sweep in Massachusetts by ICE, where nearly 1500 illegal aliens were arrested and set for deportation and or prison. The majority of those arrested are said
to have been confirmed violent criminals with extensive criminal records for violent felony crimes. While there are some who are outraged about the sweep; including as expected, members of the liberal media, South Boston Today is supportive of that operation and we commend Acting Director Lyons and the dedicated members of ICE. They
have a tough and sometimes dangerous job to do. They are making neighborhood streets safer and saving lives.
The vocal opposition has resorted to their usual tactics of handwringing and labeling the members of ICE as NAZI’s – a term some apply to anyone or anything they disagree with. But before throwing that word around, maybe they should go into these neighborhoods and speak to the residents who are in total support and grateful of what ICE is doing. These residents are of virtually every background and demographic. Black, White, Hispanic, Asian etc., it doesn’t matter, everyone wants to live in a safe neighborhood and having violent criminals committing crimes as heinous as raping children, murder and pushing deadly drugs like Fentanyl among all the other crimes listed by Todd Lyons makes streets anything but safe. It causes law abiding people; including families
with young children to live in fear and should not be tolerated in America. In most states it’s not tolerated, but it seems in Massachusetts it has been for quite some time and it needs to stop.
Entering the country illegally is by definition a crime in itself. Certainly not all illegal migrants are violent, but they have broken the law of this land just the same by not waiting in line and coming here the legal way.
The Massachusetts officials who have been releasing those violent criminals back into this state’s neighborhoods which enable them to commit even more crimes rather than turn them over to ICE should be ashamed of themselves. By their actions they are putting the lives of innocent people at risk. And those who hurl the Nazi label at the members of law enforcement for doing a job that needs doing should also be ashamed. It’s a safe bet to say that those demanding the sweeps stop wouldn’t want their own communities inhabited by violent criminals.
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What Would JFK Think?
y now, everyone has heard about the latest terrorist attack that recently took place in Boulder, Colorado. A gathering of Jewish American citizens made up of all ages from families with small children to people in their late 80’s had assembled peacefully. Shortly after the group had gathered, witnesses and police say Mohamad Sabry Soliman attacked the group spraying them with a makeshift flame thrower setting at least 8 of the peaceful gathering on fire causing severe injuries. The attack was unprovoked. Soliman was heard yelling ‘Free Palestine’ as he was spraying his flames. He was soon grabbed by police who rushed the assailant, arrested and hauled him away.
Soliman was in our country illegally. But he was allowed to stay by Biden and the Democrats. He was just one of millions of illegal’s allowed to invade our southern border and allowed to stay. It’s been confirmed that tens of thousands of those Democrat invited illegal’s were violent criminals. And though thousands of them are currently being rounded up and deported by ICE per order of President Trump, tens of thousands are still roaming free. If you have been watching what’s going on around the country, illegal’s have been committing murder, robbery, rape; including the rape of children, human trafficking, smuggling tons of deadly Fentanyl and any number of other violent crimes. They are attacking Jewish students on college campuses, taking over school libraries and rioting in the streets. In the mean time, leaders of the Democrat party are holding conferences trying to figure out why they lost the last election in a landslide and why Americans are leaving that party in droves. Could they really be that dumb or is it that they are just too stubborn and arrogant and hate Trump so much that they’d rather ruin the country than have Trump succeed? Well, it’s been happening long enough that Americans now can see exactly what’s going on. With all the attacks, rapes, murders, drugs and trafficking, the Democrats are realizing
that the country has pretty much had enough of them and it has caused the party’s approval numbers to drop to the lowest levels in history. Some in their party’s leadership have decided that it might be time to start speaking out about public safety. But they sure have a strange way to do it. They are furious that Trump has secured the border. They wanted it to stay wide open so that millions more unvetted illegals; many of them violent criminals could continue the invasion. Many of these Democrat leaders still advocate for defunding police departments, they continue to fight tooth and nail to eliminate the Second Amendment rights of Americans and constantly try to block ICE from deporting the illegal gang members and terrorists in our midst. Is this the Democrat party’s idea of keeping Americans safe – reducing police numbers, protecting hardened criminals, disarming law abiding citizens and protecting invaders who prey on Americans? Apparently it is. Because that’s what they are focusing on. Today’s Democrat party leaders have become a weird bunch. The Late President John F. Kennedy wouldn’t recognize his former party if he came back to witness what it’s become. And without a doubt, he wouldn’t like it. JFK would be closer in his views to Ronald Reagan than he would be to Chuck Schumer and loons like AOC, Maxine Waters or Elizabeth Warren. He’d wonder what happened to them that they’d want to smother hard working Americans with endless tax hikes and allow biological men taking over women’s sports. He’d be stunned to see members of his party raising bail money to free rioters and looters who burn US cities like Kamala Harris did during the summer of 2020. He’d shake his head in disbelief at the efforts to allow pornography in elementary school libraries and half naked Drag Queens reading to and dancing for school age children. That his former party had actually thrown open the border and then try to stop dangerous America
hating criminals from being deported would most likely leave him shocked. I mentioned above how the Democrat Party leadership is having seminars to try to figure out why the party is dropping like a rock. How sad is that? They’re spending $20 million to try to figure out how to get their numbers back up; especially among young men who have left them by the millions. That includes minority men as well. But the party leadership, as I said, just might be too stubborn and arrogant and so out of touch with today’s America that they’ll never get it. They still see nothing wrong with trying to force people to use special pronouns under penalty of law. They just don’t get that
most working Americans can’t afford and shouldn’t have to pay sky high taxes. They are tired of being told how to live, how to think, that they are racists and bigots unless they vote a certain way. Americans know that there are not 57 genders but if they disagree, they are somehow evil. The males they’re trying to win back so desperately don’t want to hear that their masculinity is toxic and Conservative women don’t want to hear the hysterical ranting of Elizabeth Warren and Nancy Pelosi telling them they are somehow less of a woman if they vote Republican. There is a good chance that if the DNC doesn’t change its ways quickly, it won’t be around too much longer.
SOUTH BOSTON TODAY
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State Reps take up major cannabis industry reform bill
For weeks if not months, Beacon Hill’s insiders have been pondering what the next big policy push would be once the annual budget bill was (mostly) shuttled backstage. The answer, at least as far as the House is concerned, turns out to be marijuana.
The House plans today to take up a major cannabis industry reform bill that would reshape the underfire Cannabis Control Commission while taking a stab at regulating hemp-based drinks and gummies, opening the door to retail-only medical marijuana shops, and doubling the number of licenses a single operator could hold.
Window Into The State House
Window Into The State House provides our readers a synopsis of important issues of interest, past and current, that are being proposed, debated or acted upon by the Massachusetts Legislature. Many issues that are not related to local city government services are acted upon and have a direct impact on daily life. They are tax policy, transportation infrastructure, judicial appointments, social services and health, as well as higher education. We will excerpt reports from the gavel-to-gavel coverage of House and Senate sessions by news sources focused on this important aspect of our lives. These sources include a look ahead at the coming week in state government and summaries and analyses of the past week, re-caps of a range of state government activity, as well as links to other news.
It’s a pot-pourri — forgive the pun — of reforms taking aim at a series of pressure points in the industry, which has undergone fits and starts since voters in 2016 legalized recreational use.
Much of the impetus comes from the chaos at the CCC itself, dubbed a “rudderless agency” by the state inspector general and where personnel issues have crowded out attention.
But the proposed changes are already running into intense opposition. Some groups pushing for more equity in the industry argue the House’s reforms could crowd out smaller shops or those whose owners bore the brunt of the War on Drugs, before recreational
marijuana became legal here.
“This bill is a gift to corporate cannabis and a death sentence for local and social equity businesses,” said Shanel Lindsay, co-founder of Equitable Opportunities Now.
Depending on how chatty representatives feel, the debate could get vocal — dozens of amendments had been filed through Tuesday afternoon. Less clear is the outlook in the Senate, where top Democrats have not expressed the same sense of urgency as their counterparts in the House. — Chris Lisinski
HEALEY SPEAKS UP ON GOMES DE SILVA:
In a social media clip posted Tuesday evening, Gov. Healey called on ICE to release Marcelo Gomes Da Silva, the Milford student who was taken by federal agents Saturday morning on his way to volleyball practice with teammates. Gomes Da Silva is undocumented but has no criminal record and was not ICE’s initial target for arrest.
AMHERST RESIDENTS WANT LOCAL OFFICIALS TO THWART IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT:
Residents of Amherst want local officials to take various steps to thwart federal immigration
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BOSTON CITY COUNCIL AND WAYS & MEANS CHAIR WORRELL
APPROVE FY26 BUDGET INVESTMENTS IN UNANIMOUS VOTE
The Boston City Council unanimously approved more than $9 million in new investments today as part of the passage of the $4.8 billion operating budget. City Councilor Brian Worrell (District 4), Chair of the Committee on Ways & Means, introduced the package of investments, calling it a significant step forward in building a more equitable, opportunity-rich city for all Bostonians.
The investments focus on the Council’s continued advocacy on delivering for residents, including Housing, Youth Programs, Community Safety, Quality of Life, Government Productivity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Small Business Support.
“We heard from our residents that their number one priority is housing, and I’m proud to pass a package that funds that at more than $3.15 million with a $1.6 million increase going to city vouchers,” Councilor Worrell said. “This entire package should result in a safer and more stabilized Boston that protects its most vulnerable residents, while protecting critical programs from threats to federal funding.”
The amendment package includes increases to programs such as $750,000 in Youth Jobs, $500,000 for College and Career Readiness Grants, $450,000 to expand Access to Counsel, $550,000 to create a flexible fund for Veterans
Aid, $300,000 to increase Home Ownership Vouchers and Staffing, $200,000 to increase Senior Programming, $350,000 at the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Advancement, and $225,000 for ESOL Classes.
The 13-0 vote was believed by some to be the first unanimous vote in favor of the mayor’s budget in history. The budget now moves to Mayor Michelle Wu’s desk, where she can accept or veto the amendments.
“It’s a testimony to the hours we spent focused on the budget, and the collaborative atmosphere that allowed us all to move forward together as a Council,” Councilor Worrell said. “I couldn’t be prouder to stand for our residents with this amended budget.”
In his role as Chair, Councilor Worrell led a comprehensive review of the FY26 budget through more than 120 hours of hearings, multiple public testimony sessions, and a series of amendment working
sessions. The result is a consensus package totaling $9.05 million, with allocations including:
* Housing Security, $3.15 million
* Programs for Youth, $1.7 million
* Community Safety, $1.3 million
* Quality of Life, $900,000
* Government Productivity, $800,000
* Diversity & Inclusion, $800,000
* Small Business, $400,000
These investments reflect priorities raised by residents across the city and aim to address systemic challenges while investing in Boston’s people and neighborhoods. It follows the process that began last year, and culminated with a pre-budget letter to the mayor outlining the City Council’s concerns.
The Council also approved the Boston Public Schools’ operating budget, and moved forward the city’s $4.5 billion Capital Plan, which is on track for another vote on June 25.
Dear Democratic Colleague:
I write to respectfully request your support for my candidacy to serve as the lead Democrat on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for the remainder of the 119th Congress.
We are all deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Rep. Gerry Connolly. For nearly 20 years in Congress, Gerry stood as a steadfast champion for the rights of federal workers and a fierce advocate for transparency, accountability, and modernization in Government. In these times of great consequence, Gerry exemplified our Caucus mission to conduct legitimate oversight in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and the fundamental rights of every American. Across ten Congresses, I have been proud to fight alongside Gerry on the Oversight Committee to follow the truth and to hold Republicans accountable on behalf of the American people.
As we all know, Gerry Connolly was all about the work, and I am honored to have earned his trust and endorsement to continue this
important work and lead Oversight Democrats at a moment when our decisions and our actions over the coming months may determine the course of our American experiment.
Since Inauguration Day, President Trump and Elon Musk have launched an unprecedented campaign to destroy our public institutions, subvert the rule of law, gut the federal civil service, strip constitutional rights, conduct Gestapo-style detentions, and devastate working families—reshaping our Government into a callous, for-profit venture administered by political loyalists. Meanwhile, the House Republican Leadership remains unwilling to exercise Congressional authority to hold a lawless Administration accountable and cannot even reach common ground with House Democrats on issues that have long defined American exceptionalism—from caring for America’s military veterans and offering compassion and dignity to our seniors and most vulnerable, to defending our international allies and advancing human rights, democracy, and
peace abroad.
I am a proud product of the Old Colony low-income public housing development in South Boston and grew up in a postal family with my five sisters. For more than 20 years, I worked as a structural ironworker at job sites nationwide and served as President of Ironworkers Local 7. As a child, my family struggled mightily, so I know that life.
I have waited in unemployment lines and stood on picket lines, and I understand that working people across this Country are relying on us now more than ever. For the sake of their ability to make a decent living and ensure the health and safety of their families, we must make use of every investigative and legislative tool at our disposal to safeguard the basic freedoms and shared ideals that the Trump Administration is dead set on eroding.
As an attorney and a Member of Congress with more than two decades of experience serving on this primary investigatory committee in the House, I have been involved in every Oversight Com -
mittee investigation for the past 24 years. I am well-prepared to manage an extremely talented group of Oversight Democrats as we fight like hell against every action taken by the Trump Administration to curtail individual rights, dismantle our democratic institutions and unload the costs of reckless economic plans onto the backs of America’s workers and vulnerable communities.
Most recently, I was proud to lead our Democratic Committee Members in exposing the glaring deficiencies in a Republican Reconciliation Committee print that included egregious provisions to offset the $7 trillion cost of their “big, beautiful bill” by stripping federal workers— one third of whom are military veterans—of their constitutional due process rights, civil service protections, and earned wages and retirement benefits. I am also leading our ongoing investigations into Elon Musk’s conflicts of interests at the Department of Defense as well as the rampant, illegal use of unsanctioned, non-secure communication platforms by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, now-former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and other Trump national security officials who openly disclosed classified battle plans and attack sequencing—putting American
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Four Tips for Preventing Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers
Can you picture a member of your family attacking a mail carrier? Of course not, but it happened over 6,000 times last year across the nation.
“I was bit by a dog on my leg recently and my mail satchel helped protect me,” said Francisco Juarez, a letter carrier who delivers in Houston, TX. “The sound of a dog barking while on my route puts me on high alert and I try to be ready to protect myself.”
Juarez recognizes the importance of the safety training he’s received as a letter carrier to help protect himself from dog attacks while delivering the mail. Even though he diligently follows dog bite safety protocols while on his route, he was still attacked by a dog.
When a dog attacks a letter carrier, the dog owner could be held liable for all medical expenses,
repayment of lost work hours, replacement of the uniform and other costs, which can run into thousands of dollars. The Postal Service makes the safety of its employees a top priority and dedicates time each year on Dog Bite Awareness. Here are four simple tips to prevent dog bite injuries year-round:
Door Delivery: If a carrier delivers mail or packages to your front door, place your dog in a separate room and close that door before opening the front door. Some dogs push through screen doors or plate-glass windows to attack visitors. Dog owners must keep the family pet secured. Never let your child take mail directly from carriers in the presence of the family pet, as the dog may see this as a threatening gesture.
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Lynch continued from page 5 military personnel at great risk. The Oversight Committee is uniquely authorized to investigate “any matter” to prevent Executive Branch overreach and abuse and ensure the faithful execution of laws as duly enacted and intended by Congress. I firmly believe that my service on the Committee has reflected my enduring commitment to this mission. As Chairman and Ranking Member of multiple Oversight Subcommittees, I have initiated key investigations related to the invasion of Ukraine, PBMs and federal prescription drug costs, toxic exposure of post-9/11 veterans, Afghan women’s rights, U.S. election security, pandemic preparedness, and financial challenges facing the United States Postal Service. I have also led Committee Members on numerous Congressional Delegations to Iraq, Afghanistan, Gaza, Somalia, Ukraine, Libya, and other conflict zones to facilitate our direct oversight of U.S. military operations, U.S. Embassy Security, and the distribution of global humanitarian relief. As a Member plaintiff in the landmark lawsuit filed by Oversight Democrats to compel the production of agency documents from the first Trump Administration, I am also well-versed in the role of Committee-initiated litigation as a critical and additional line of defense against presidential misconduct. This experience will be of critical importance when we regain control
of the House after the midterms and turn our investigative powers to focus on the illegal conduct of the Trump White House.
Importantly, I fully appreciate that the effectiveness of our Committee in presenting the truth to the American people is dependent on our ability to maximize and elevate the diversity of talent within our Democratic membership. I value the years I have served on this Committee under the inspired stewardship of Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Rep. Henry A. Waxman, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and of course Rep. Gerry Connolly—who entrusted myself and other Democratic Members with a leading role in oversight investigations, hearings, business meetings, and the development of Committee legislation. Towards our common goal, I am fully committed to lifting up every voice and providing every Democratic Committee Member with the very same opportunities. I will also always welcome regular input from our Caucus as we continue to prepare an investigative oversight record that will be primed and ready for a Democratic majority to hold President Trump fully accountable.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of my candidacy to serve as the lead Democrat on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. I look forward to speaking with you in person as this process continues.
Sincerely, Stephen F. Lynch
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they see no physical fence around a property that the property is animal-free. This can be a dangerous mistake. Postal Service officials request that you keep your dog restrained or inside when the mail is delivered. Although the electronic fence may keep your dog from wandering, it does not protect your carrier, who must enter your property to deliver the mail. Even homes with curbside mailboxes may have oversized packages or signature-needed items that require the carrier to approach a doorstep and cross the boundaries of the electronic fence. This poses a serious risk to carrier safety.
Dog in the Yard: Make sure your dog is properly restrained on a leash and away from where your mail carrier delivers the mail. If the carrier deems a residence unsafe because of an unrestrained dog, mail delivery service can be interrupted. When service is interrupted at an address or in a neighborhood, all parties involved will have to pick up mail at their local Post Office. Service will be restored once assurance has been given that the animal will be confined during regular delivery hours.
Tracking: Dog owners who have access to postal notification features, such as Informed Delivery (informeddelivery.usps.com) for letter mail and package tracking, are urged to use these features to determine when the carrier is on their way and to ensure their dog has been properly restrained. Expecting a postal package delivery on Sunday? Postal officials urge dog owners to restrain their animals on Sundays as well, since more residences now receive deliveries throughout the weekend.
Dog
Councilor Flynn to Hold Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Calming Hearing - Monday, June
On Monday, June 9th at 2 p.m., Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will hold a City Council hearing to discuss pedestrian safety, traffic-calming infrastructure and expansion of the Safety Surge program in the City of Boston.
streets, commercial roads and high traffic corridors, where the majority of vehicular and pedestrian foot traffic meet. In 2018, he recommended a detailed 12-Point pedestrian safety plan to the city based on the use of this infrastructure.
In 2019, after a pedestrian fatality at the site of a concurrent phasing traffic signal at the intersection of Melcher and Summer Street in Fort Point, Councilor Flynn held a Council hearing on concurrent pedestrian phasing traffic signals. He has consistently called attention to the potential for a dangerous situation where pedestrians
9th at 2pm
Boston City Council resolution unanimously to replace concurrent pedestrian phasing traffic signals in the City of Boston. Moreover, in 2020, Councilor Flynn also called for declaring speeding cars as a Public Health Emergency. In 2021, he called for a portion of the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill funding for the city to be dedicated to address long-standing pedestrian safety needs with improved traffic-calming infrastructure.
In recent years, the Safety Surge Program and installation of speed humps was welcomed by many
into conflict- on main streets, commercial roads, high traffic corridors, and bus routes. It is a natural fit to have traffic-calming infrastructure in these areas of high foot traffic, and force speeding cars to slow down to allow residents and visitors to cross the street more safely.
“Pedestrian safety continues to be one of the top issues for all neighbors - including our seniors, persons with disabilities, and young families. This crisis demands that we physically force speeding cars to slow down with raised infrastructure where the majority of cars and pedestrians are - our main streets, commercial roads, and high-traffic corridors,” said Councilor Flynn. “We must prioritize pedestrian safety crossing signals at our intersections. Allowing pedestrians and cars to proceed at the very same time continues to be a recipe for disaster at many locations across the city.” For more information, please contact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617635-3203 or Ed.Flynn@Boston.gov.
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Guy The Wine Pacific Northswest Yields Excellent Wines
As you know, there’s been a lot of attention focused on the nation’s capital lately; today, though, I’d like to talk about the other Washington, where the quality is high and sometimes can be had for surprisingly low prices. Take a look at these….
Chateau St. Michelle, Cold Creek
Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, ($33.99). This is a complex, layered wine. Notes of cherries, blackberries, caramel and earth tones almost smother your palate; the finish is long and multi flavored. This one is not only good with the usual items, but especially good with duck and other gamebirds.
Eroica Riesling, Ch.Ste. Michelle/ Dr. Loosen, Washington, ($22.99). This Riesling, a wine whose style is homage to Dr. Loosen, captures a great balance of sweetness and body. Notes of mountain flowers, tumeric and peppermint on the nose give
way to a pleasant finish. Best with poultry and pork dishes.
K Vintners, The Beautiful Syrah, Columbia Valley, Washington, ($54.99). Close your eyes, take a sip and before you know it, you’re in the northern Cotes du Rhone. This Syrah is that good and more. Careful grape selection, new American oak aging and time make this one worth every penny.
Woodward Canyon Artist Series, Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, ($55.99). Another full-bodied, sophisticated Cab. Structure, balance and distinctive notes and aromas. I’d suggest letting this one breathe for
30-45 minutes. Then just sip. 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, ($15.99). This one from the Columbia Valley AVA, is simply a classic Cab- pronounced notes of red fruits, surrounded by a smoky overtone. A really nice array of blackberries, raspberries with an undertone of caramel. A pretty nice finish and all in all a Cab that complements a wide array of meats, grilled, fried or roasted.
If you decide to try this one, better to get more than one. Just a final note on all of these- they’re all widely available in our area. Stay warm and enjoy them!
Councilor Flynn to Hold South Boston CPA Information Session June 11th, 5:30-7pm
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will host his annual Community Preservation Act (CPA) Information Session in partnership with the CPA Team on Wednesday, June 11th from 5:30pm7pm in the cafeteria of Tynan Elementary School. This session is an opportunity to explore how residents can use CPA funds and learn how to preserve or create impactful projects in their communities. While South Boston organizations and applicants have been awarded millions of dollars toward worthwhile projects, the community also lacked any applications last year. Councilor Flynn is calling on neighbors and community organizations to apply this summer and ensure that the neighborhood also receives its fair share of CPA funding this coming round and beyond.
Please note the deadline to submit an eligibility determination form for the FY 2026 funding round is Friday, August 29, 2025 at 5pm. The Eligibility Determination Form is not a final application. Candidates deemed eligible will be invited to submit an application for their proposed projects. With project ideas, please contact CPA Director Thadine Brown at Thadine.Brown@ boston.gov and copy Councilor Flynn’s office at Ed.Flynn@boston.gov.
In recent weeks, residents and families joined the South Boston Little League for the long-awaited rededication of the
Thomas Foley Little League Field at Major Christopher F. Lee Playground. Thanks to years of dedication from South Boston Little League (Coach Joe Christino, Billy Collins, parents & neighbors), former City Councilor AtLarge Michael Flaherty and Councilor Flynn were able to secure two rounds of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds of $586,000 and $650,000 for the rehabilitation and restoration, or nearly $1.24 million altogether. This field is a perfect example of how critical it is that the residents of South Boston apply for any potential projects that may qualify for CPA funds.
Please spread the word to friends, neighbors, and community organizations who may be interested in learning more at this meeting and applying for CPA funding in advance of the August 29th deadline. Below is a list of approved projects in South Boston and the South Boston Waterfront in recent years:
2024
Major Christopher Lee - N St. Field, South Boston - $586,000 2023
McDevitt Senior Homes, South Boston - $2,500,000
Congress Street Fire Station / Boston Fire Museum, South Boston$395,500 2022
Barnard Place Park, South Boston$34,390.00
Major Christopher Lee Playground
/ Little League Field, South Boston$650,000
Congress Street Fire Station / Boston Fire Museum, South Boston$327,000 2021
Castle Island & Pleasure Bay Signs - $75,000
Congress Street Fire Station / Boston Fire Museum - $150,000
2020
Kearsarge Anchor - $75,000
Barnard Place Park - $150,000
2018
St. Augustine’s Chapel Iron Fence$307,000
Martin’s Park - $500,000
For more information, please contact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617-6353203 or Ed.Flynn@Boston.gov.
DESCRIPTION: The Boston Planning Department is hosting a Virtual Public Meeting for the proposed Gillette Redevelopment Planned Development Area Master Plan located in the South Boston neighborhood. The meeting will include a topic specific presentation focused on the proposed master plan’s relationship / potential impacts to the waterfront, open space, and existing neighborhood context, followed by Q&A from the members of the public.
The information at this meeting is crucial to you as a City of Boston resident, and stakeholder. Interpreting services are available to communicate the content of these documents at no additional cost to you. If you require translation services, please contact the following: dylan.norris@boston.gov. The meeting is scheduled for 6/11/2025. Please request interpreting services no later than 5 days before the meeting date.
Link to Register: bosplans.org/GillettePublicMeeting3 | Meeting ID: 161 249 3224
Mail to:
Phone: Email:
Sarah Peck Planning Department One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4282
DESCRIPTION: The proposed project consists of a new six-story mixeduse building at 19-21 West Third Street in the Broadway Station area of South Boston. The new building will contain thirty-five residential condominium units for sale, including 17% income-restricted affordable units pursuant to Article 79’s Inclusionary Zoning requirements. One ground-floor commercial unit of approximately 821 square feet will be provided along with garage parking for ten motor vehicles, as well as secure storage for thirty-five bicycles.
Virtual Public Meeting
GILLETTE REDEVELOPMENT PUBLIC MEETING #4
Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864
Meeting ID: 160 830 5748
PROJECT PROPONENT: Procter and Gamble “Gillette”
DESCRIPTION: The Boston Planning Department is hosting a Virtual Public Meeting for the proposed Gillette Redevelopment Planned Development Area Master Plan located in the South Boston neighborhood. The meeting will include a topic specific presentation focused on the proposed master plan’s relationship / potential impacts to the waterfront, open space, and existing neighborhood context, followed by Q&A from the members of the public.
The information at this meeting is crucial to you as a City of Boston resident, and stakeholder. Interpreting services are available to communicate the content of these documents at no additional cost to you. If you require translation services, please contact the following: dylan.norris@boston.gov. The meeting is scheduled for 6/18/2025. Please request interpreting services no later than 5 days before the meeting date.
Link to Register: bosplans.org/GillettePublicMeeting4 | Meeting ID: 161 010 1445
Mail to:
Phone:
Email:
Sarah Peck Planning Department One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4282
Most catch basins in Boston connect to storm drains that discharge the runoff to the nearest brook, river, or Boston Harbor. Substances carelessly spilled, onto our streets or directly into a catch basin can pollute Boston Harbor, the Charles, Neponset and Mystic Rivers.
Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary
Herald reports.
Council Votes l continued from front page information.” The Wu administration has long asserted that falling office values would not be a revenue hit to the city, but rather would force steep increases in residential taxes to offset any decline. Boston is bound by law to have a balanced budget, Wu has previously said.
A report released Thursday from the Boston Policy Institute and Tufts University’s Center for State Policy Analysis projects the assessed value of office space in the city could drop between 35 percent and 45 percent from their 2024 values, which would translate into $1.7 billion less in property taxes paid to the city over five years.
That’s a steeper drop than a similar report BPI issued last year, forecasting a 20 percent to 30 percent decline and a shortfall of between $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion over five years.
And sliding commercial property values would take an outsized toll in Boston, where property taxes comprise some 71.1 percent, or a projected $3.47 billion, of the city’s $4.8 billion budget for 2026.
“While the collapse in commercial real estate affects cities everywhere, it hits Boston particularly hard,” the new BPI report states. “Commercial properties are the single biggest source of revenue for core city services, providing more direct support than homeowners, the state, or the federal government.”
BPI’s first report last year sparked a firestorm at Boston’s City Hall, with Mayor Michelle Wu calling its conclusions “false
BPI, which bills itself as a nonpartisan think tank, launched in late 2023. As a 501(c)(4) organization, it’s not legally required to disclose its donors, and BPI leadership has previously declined to answer repeated queries from the Globe about its funders.
Last year, the mayor sought the right to raise taxes on commercial property by more than the 2.5 percent annual cap, arguing it would balance the city budget without even higher increases on residential property. Her proposal died on Beacon Hill, but Wu revived it this year.
As the city last month celebrated AAA bond ratings from Moody’s Ratings and S&P Global Ratings, Wu and her Chief Financial Officer Ashley Groffenberger spun the administration’s narrative that falling office values should not equate to a “major revenue disruption.”
While both the Moody’s and S&P reports touted the city’s economic strength and sound fiscal guidance, Moody’s also noted that Boston’s economic resilience
enforcement in the town. The suggestions include tipping off activists if enforcement is underway and training local police to confront federal immigration officers.
ISLANDS’ CONGRESSMAN WANTS ANSWERS ON ICE RAIDS:
U.S. Rep. William Keating, whose district includes Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, wants the Trump administration to explain the reasons for recent immigration detentions. Around 20 people were taken into custody on Martha’s Vineyard.
CLARK UNIVERSITY PLANS TO SLASH FACULTY RANKS:
Clark University leaders plan to lay off a quarter of the school’s faculty over the next
will be tested in the coming years. A multi-year decline of 10 percent or more in the assessed values of commercial buildings could lead to a rating downgrade, analysts Nicholas Lehman and Thomas Jacobs wrote in a May 8 report, and thus higher interest rates for borrowing money.
The Moody’s report said overall commercial property values fell by 2.9 percent in the last fiscal year. The BPI report, however, split office buildings from other commercial properties like warehouses and self-storage and found a sharper decline: the assessed value of Boston’s office buildings in fiscal 2025 fell 9 percent from a year prior. That’s “a one-year decline comparable only to the financial crisis and the bursting of the dot-com bubble,” the report states.
Beyond tracking assessed values, the BPI report tracked some 23 sales of office buildings — including 1 Lincoln St., 99 High St., and 101 Arch St. — and compared the properties’ sale prices with their 2024 assessed values. That yielded an average decline of between 30 percent and 50 percent, said Evan Horowitz, cSPA’s executive director.
The office sector as an asset class “has unequivocally been hit the hardest from the pandemic,” said Matt Malatesta, senior managing director for real
two years to reduce costs amid changing attitudes about the importance of college education and other financial pressures. The university plans to reorganize academic operations into three schools.
BOSTON DEMS WANT INVESTIGATION INTO KRAFT-ALIGNED PAC:
A group of Boston Democratic ward committee advocates sent a letter on Tuesday to the state’s political finance office asking for an investigation into “illegal campaign spending and coordination” between the “Your City, Your Future” super PAC and Josh Kraft’s mayoral campaign. The super PAC has already spent millions on ads and media attacking Mayor Michelle Wu, and questions about the conduct and proximity of companies involved are arising.
estate firm Newmark in Boston, at a midyear market forecast on Wednesday hosted by industry group NAIOP Massachusetts.
A decline in the value of downtown office buildings is sharper than some analysts previously expected, a new report says, weakening the city’s tax base. However, demand is slowly returning, he said, as more employers require workers to come back into the office. Some 250 tenants are hunting for 5.4 million square feet of space, compared to January 2020, when 211 tenants were looking for 6 million square feet.
Maturing debt, he said — in other words, buildings with mortgages that are coming due — is “one of the biggest challenges in the market right now.” While not all office sales in Boston are sales where owners can’t make their mortgage payments, there has been a recent increase in distressed sales, said Rob Borden, a vice chair in Cushman & Wakefield’s capital markets team in Boston, at the same NAIOP event. “Boston is a little bit behind some of the other global gateways, specifically New York and San Francisco, from a transaction standpoint, but we are seeing an uptick,” he said. “We definitely have seen that with deals that are transacting recently, and deals that are out in the market.”
AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS:
A report from the UMass Boston Institute for Asian American Studies — based around a poll conducted by MassInc Polling Group — seeks to offer insights into the needs of a large and growing group of Massachusetts residents: Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. One researcher involved in the survey of more than 1,400 people called the report “more than just a set of questions. It’s a first step into being seen.”
HARVARD PROFS ‘QUIETLY’ DROPPING COURSES:
As Harvard fights the Trump administration in federal court and Harvard faculty are separately suing the federal government, some faculty are changing their coursework or leaving the school — and in some cases, the country.
BOSTON COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES 257 GRADUATES AT 161st COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
BC High Graduates Attending Top-Tier Colleges and Universities Worldwide
South Boston Graduates Class of 2025
On Saturday, May 17, more than 2,000 members of the Boston College High School community gathered on McCoy Field to celebrate and honor the 257 graduates of the Class of 2025. Despite cloudy skies, the achievements and resiliency of the graduating class shone brightly.
The program included a student welcome address from Needham resident Juan Wulff (Harvard) and a senior address from Scituate native Liam Fitch (Lamda - London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art). Both graduates spoke to the inclusive, welcoming, and supportive community of their fellow classmates, teachers, and administrators.
In her remarks, President Grace Cotter Regan P’12 challenged students to build upon their shared Ignatian values learned on Morrissey Boulevard to change the world, serve those on the margins, and act justly in a society that needs good people.
“For a large portion of their lives, this campus has been the home of the Class of 2025, and this community, their family,” said President Regan. “I pray that they always know these connections do not end today. The unbreakable bonds of brotherhood with your classmates, and bonds of love and respect you share with everyone gathered here, will truly last your lifetime.”
President Regan also recognized the Class of 1975, who as part of a
time-honored tradition commemorating their 50th reunion, returned to BC High as Golden Jubilarians, the evening before.
The Reverend John T. Butler, SJ, Haub Vice President for the Division of Mission and Ministry and President-elect at Boston College, then delivered the keynote address.
In his speech, Fr. Butler implored the graduates “we need you to be a superhero - now more than ever. What makes you a superhero is how you live your life - not what you do. Being a great dad, husband, neighbor - how you handle hardships -- that is what makes you a superhero. Being a well-educated person of integrity able to live life to the fullest is what BC High prepared you for. A new stage begins today.”
The accomplishments of the Class of 2025 are many, with more than 43 percent of graduating seniors being inducted into the National Honor Society. In addition, seven Eagles earned recognition as National Merit Scholarship recipients and qualified for university scholarships. A testament to the global path of BC High, 37 young men graduated with the distinction of being a Hyde Scholar, signifying participation in international travel, commitment to a second language, and expanding concrete knowledge on global issues. Further, 25 members of the Class of 2025 chose to engage more fully in the
Centers of Human Excellence, graduating with certificates of excellence in leadership, equity, and innovation.
Throughout an extraordinary high school experience, which began in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Class of 2025 remained dedicated in the classroom, athletics, and extracurricular activities. BC High’s Class of 2025 received acceptances to over 300 colleges and universities in 39 states and seven countries, including six Ivy League universities, as well as University of California - Los Angeles, University of Southern California, University of Michigan, and New York University. Further, four members of the class of 2025 will attend West Point after graduation.
In addition, BC High students saw above-average acceptance rates at institutions of higher education, includ-
ing Boston College (21% above the national average), College of the Holy Cross (25% above the national average), Georgetown University (18% above the national average), Villanova University (15% above the national average), Boston University (15% above the national average), New York University (34% above the national average), and Northeastern University (34% above the national average). Other notable college acceptances included Bowdoin College, University of North CarolinaChapel Hill, University of Texas, Tufts University, Case Western University, Purdue University, Tulane University, and Carnegie Mellon University.
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South Boston Catholic Academy News
SBCA Celebrated the School Mass on Ascension Thursday followed by the May Procession
On Thursday, May 29 we celebrated Ascension Thursday. It is a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church, which commemorates the Ascension of Jesus into heaven forty days after his Resurrection on Easter Sunday. The students, families, friends, faculty and staff at South Boston Catholic Academy celebrated this special School Mass at St. Brigid Church. Following this Mass, we also honored Jesus’ and our Blessed Mother Mary with the crowning of our Blessed Mother and the May Procession.
In the Catholic tradition, Mary is viewed as a powerful intercessor who helps bring our prayers to God and Jesus. This is based on the belief that as the mother of Jesus, she has a unique relationship with him and can effectively plead for our needs. While Catholics pray directly to God and Jesus, they also seek Mary’s intercession, believing she will bring their requests to her Son. Catholics venerate, but do not worship, Mary, the Blessed Mother. They honor and respect her with great devotion, but we only worship
the one true God. It is accurate to say that Catholics honor and respect Mary in a similar way we do our families. According to the Catholic faith, honoring and respecting Mary can lead to a deeper love for God, Jesus, and our loved ones. This is because Mary is considered a spiritual role model of faith and love for God, and her example can inspire us to draw closer to Him. By seeking Mary’s intercession and learning from her life, we can experience God’s love and mercy more deeply. Catholics view her as the Mother of Jesus, a special role in the history of salvation, and a model of faith and obedience to God. Catholics believe Mary has a unique and important role in the Church, including interceding for us with Jesus.
A May Crowning Procession is a traditional Catholic ritual held in May to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. It involves a procession, usually led by children, where a statue of Mary is carried and then crowned with a wreath or garland of flowers. At this May Procession three statues of the Blessed Mother
were crowned: A small statue on a platform, a statue near the Altar in church and finally the statue of Mary in the Church yard. The crowning ceremony included a procession, prayers, readings from Scripture, and singing of hymns. Our wonderful SBCA Children’s Choir and our Parish Music Director/Organist, Mr. Ryan Lynch, did an outstanding job of leading us in singing various songs which included...”Hail Holy Queen Enthroned Above,” “Bring Flowers of the Rarest, (Queen of the May),” and the well-loved hymn “Ave Maria.” Four of our SBCA sixth grade students had the honor of carrying the small statue of Mary on a flower adorned float from the church to the outside statue of the Blessed Mother. A kindergarten child carried the pillow on which rested the crown of flowers to be placed on Our Lady. The SBCA students who crowned the three Mary statues were Sofia, Sean, and Molly. It was a beautiful and glorious day! “Our blessed mother Mary always wants to walk with us, be close to us, she always wants to help us with her
intercession and her love.” - Pope Leo XIV. As the month of Mary comes to a close, we are reminded of this quote from St. Maximilian Kolbe: “Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin Mary too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did.” “Mary, Our Mother, Pray for us.”
Father Peter Schirripa, was the celebrant at this Mass at which the 5th Graders did an amazing job leading us at this Mass. Thank you to Father Casey, Pastor; Father Peter Schirripa, Parochial Vicar; Dr. Helenann Civian, Principal; Mrs. Maureen Bailey, Religion Teacher and Ms. Katie Sieber, 5th Grade Teacher and to everyone who helped make this Special Mass and May Procession possible, faith enriching and memorable. Father Peter also gifted Rosaries to all the students at SBCA; and grade 5 distributed the Rosary beads to all classrooms. The Rosary is traditionally believed to have been given to St. Dominic de Guzman by the Blessed Virgin Mary. She is said to have appeared to him and instructed him to pray the Hail Mary, Our Father, and Glory Be prayers. New families are welcome to email our admissions team at admissions@sbcatholicadacademy.org for more info. about South Boston Catholic Academy.
TNew England Aquarium to celebrate World Ocean Day with free programming on Sunday, June 8
he New England Aquarium is celebrating World Ocean Day with free activities for the public to learn about the ocean and take action to protect it.
People of all ages are invited to Central Wharf on Sunday, June 8, for a day of special educational programming along Boston’s waterfront. This year’s World Ocean Day celebration features expanded offerings, including an opportunity for guests to build their own coral reef, a roaming photo booth, and a book signing event with acclaimed author Sy Montgomery. More than a dozen community partners will be onsite throughout the day, from White Snake Projects to the Hispanic Access Foundation. As part of its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity on Boston’s downtown waterfront, the Aquarium is partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of Boston to provide free transportation to Central Wharf on World Ocean Day. The Yawkey Club of Roxbury and the Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club will serve as hubs for two roundtrip shuttles, with departures scheduled for 9:00 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. and return trips at 12:00 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. More information is available here.
Guests can participate in free activities from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. outside the Aquarium in the Harbor
Terrace Tent, on Central Wharf Plaza, and in the Simons Theatre, thanks in part to the event’s lead sponsors Ernst & Young and Barr Foundation. Educational opportunities will also be available inside the Aquarium for guests who purchase tickets.
Free programming will include:
• “Ask a Scientist” booth –Scientists from the New England Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life, Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation, and Animal Care team will meet with visitors in the Harbor Terrace Tent to answer questions about their work protecting the ocean and marine animals.
• Go inside a life-sized whale –Guests can take a tour inside “Salt,” a 45-foot-long inflatable humpback whale, to learn about whale anatomy with representatives from NOAA’s Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
• White Snake Projects performance – The Boston-based activist opera company will perform “Sing Out Strong: Environmental Voices,” comprised of six original songs about the climate crisis. The performance will be at 10 a.m. in the Simons Theatre.
• Remarks and book signing –Sy Montgomery, celebrated author of The Soul of an Octopus, will appear in the Simons Theatre for a speaking program and book signing at 1:30 p.m.
• Documentary screening –The Aquarium will screen the documentary Finding My Father, in which ABC News correspondent Will Reeve reflects on his father’s legacy beyond Hollywood and retraces his steps from a 1995 nature documentary, In the Wild: Gray Whales with Christopher Reeve. Showing in the Simons Theatre at 3:30 p.m.
• Art exhibition and activity –At an interactive, family-friendly table, guests can create unique pins using youth artwork featuring ocean and climate themes. The art, created by young people participating in Bow Seat’s Ocean Awareness Contest, will be on display in the Simons Theatre.
• Fish weir building – Join members of the Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag to participate in a hands-on fish weir building activity, providing attendees with an immersive experience into traditional fishing practices.
• More programming details can be found on the Aquarium’s website.
Programming for guests who purchase tickets:
• Special presentations –Aquarium staff from the Conservation Learning and Pinnipeds and Penguins teams will deliver short presentations explaining the many ways they take care of animal communities and how we all can act within our own communities to take care of animals.
• Remarks by Vivien Li –Hear from climate leader Vivien Li at the top of the Giant Ocean Tank at 11 a.m., where she will discuss her extensive activism on Boston Harbor.
• Exploration Station activity – Aquarium educators will run rotating activities, such as story time and ocean-themed art, all day in Exploration Station on the 3rd floor. Activities are geared toward young learners, but everyone is welcome to participate.
The Aquarium’s summer hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Tickets can be purchased in advance at neaq.org.
Coffee Hour From 10:00 a.m. –11:00 a.m., June 17th
At Medal of Honor Park
Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about City services and resident concerns. Through personal conversations, and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Wu looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve parks, public areas, and City services.
A neighborhood staple known for bringing the community together over a cup of coffee, Dunkin’ is back to fuel the conversation with iced coffee and donuts. Dunkin’ will also provide lawn game activities for attendees, gift card giveaways, and the opportunity for residents to win a raffle prize. Free flowering plants will be provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market.
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Curley Community Center 1663 Columbia Road, South Boston, MA 02127
New England Aquarium talk about shark research with visitors at World Ocean Day 2024. CREDIT: New England Aquarium
PADELHUB to Launch First Indoor Padel Club in South Boston
Activation will introduce the world’s fastest-growing sport to the region
PADELHUB, with the support of Oxford Properties, will introduce Boston’s first urban indoor padel facility, featuring six padel courts and two pickleball courts, at 653 Summer Street in South Boston. Slated to open this August, this flagship athletic and social club will offer a dynamic and engaging new recreational venue for the greater South Boston community.
Currently played in over 130 countries, padel—the world’s fastest-growing sport—blends the excitement of tennis with the strategic elements of squash. Played in doubles on a compact, glass-walled court, padel offers a unique mix of physical activity and social interaction, gaining rapid popularity in major U.S. cities, including New York, Miami, San Francisco, and Chicago.
“Our vision extends far beyond creating a premier sports facility,” said Matías Leighton Mouchabek, Founder & CEO at PADELHUB. “We’re creating a social and communitydriven space that brings people together and promotes healthy, active lifestyles for Boston residents. Through inclusive programming, we’re making padel accessible to everyone—from first-time players to seasoned athletes of all ages and skill levels. At PADELHUB, our goal is to drive the growth of padel in the U.S. and create a vibrant community where people can connect, grow, and thrive.”
PADELHUB is set to revolutionize Boston’s sports scene with its comprehensive programming, designed to engage the entire community. The facility will offer a trial week, discounts on first-time bookings, and 40%
off their Intro to Padel clinics— ensuring all Boston residents have the opportunity to try this exciting sport, along with competitive pricing for pickleball court bookings. Special padel programs will cater to seniors aged 60 and above, while a dedicated Kids Academy will inspire young players and nurture the next generation of padel athletes, promoting active lifestyles across all age groups.
During the pre-launch phase, PADELHUB is offering a limited number of exclusive Founding Memberships, which include an invitation to the Grand Opening event, access to Founders’ OpenPlay tournaments, exclusive offers and discounts, and a Welcome Package sponsored by adidas. For more details, visit padelhubusa.com.
For Oxford, the reimagination of the tennis court portion of this facility will take underutilized space and offer a shared space for recreation and community building while promoting health, wellness, and social connection.
About Oxford Properties
Oxford Properties Group (“Oxford”) is a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$84 billion of assets across four continents. Oxford’s owned portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels, alternatives and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites,
debt, securities and real estate businesses across the riskreward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers with over 70 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario’s municipal employees.
About PADELHUB
PADELHUB is an emerging padel operator set to open its flagship club in August 2025
within the South Boston and Seaport area, becoming the first urban indoor padel facility in Boston and the largest padel facility in Massachusetts. With a commitment to expand padel across the U.S., PADELHUB aims to foster wellness, athletic performance, and a vibrant community through exceptional club experiences. The flagship facility will feature six state-of-the-art indoor padel courts, two pickleball courts, an adidas pro-shop, a lounge and co-working space, toptier locker rooms and showers, and 45 complimentary parking spots for members and guests. PADELHUB offers diverse programming for players of all ages and skill levels—from beginners to seasoned athletes.
