South Boston
An urban neighborhood with a strong sense of history and tradition.
South Boston is home to Dorchester Heights and other hills where George Washington’s army set up cannon to force the British out of Boston in 1776. The cannon were dragged from Fort Ticonderoga by Henry Knox. Dorchester Heights is now a National Park.
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South Boston
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Neighborhood Contacts
Neighborhood Contacts
Lydia Polaski
South Boston Liaison
Lydia Polaski is a proud resident of South Boston. She earned her Master’s degree in Communication Management from the University of Southern California. Her professional background is in the nonprofit sector in Boston with a focus on communication strategy and community events. Lydia is the founder of Friends and Neighbors, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community through events and opportunities that create new bonds and offer resources to those in need.
Lydia served on the Andrew Square Civic Association leadership team, where she liaised with the MBTA to advance improvements at Andrew Station and increased confidence in public transportation within the South Boston community. She also served on the board of the South Boston MOMS Club and Paraclete Center.
When Lydia is out and about, you will find her at community events with her family, sipping coffee at a number of Southie establishments, or simply enjoying a long walk to appreciate New England architecture.
Frank Mendoza
Deputy Director
Francis Mendoza will take over the role of Allston-Brighton liaison. He was born and raised in Connecticut, and moved to Allston to attend Boston University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in International Relations. While there, he worked in the community as an emergency medical technician and as a tutor to non-native English speakers through the Boston University Intergenerational Literacy Program. Mendoza went on to serve as a two-time U.S. Senate intern and was then hired as a legislative aide at the Massachusetts State House. As the son of a Mexican immigrant and an Irish-American public school teacher, Mendoza has always cherished service, inclusion, and equity, and is passionate about policy and constituent services. He fell in love with Allston-Brighton and its vibrant community and is thrilled to be able to serve his adopted home.
In his free time, Mendoza works towards his goal of visiting every Boston park, while birdwatching and identifying their plants. He particularly enjoys collecting Star Wars LEGOs, listening to music, watching historical documentaries, cooking, and playing Dungeons and Dragons every Thursday with his friends.
Frank Mendoza is the Deputy Director for Neighborhoods: Allston-Brighton, Charlestown, South Boston, West Roxbury, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway, and Mission Hill.
Neighborhood features
South Boston became a largely working-class neighborhood. Residents found work on the South Boston waterfront, or in factories such as Gillette, which still employs local residents. Parts of the neighborhood were heavily industrial, with businesses including ironworks and glassworks.
South Boston is now a highly desirable residential neighborhood. Residents enjoy the convenience of living in South Boston, as well as the amenities available in the neighborhood. The Fort Point Channel Historic District is located in South Boston. Fort Point is a hub for the arts community, and has a large population of working artists.
South Boston’s beaches are popular with all ages, and Mayor Walsh recently created a family friendly beach at the Curley Community Center. Mayor Walsh has also made upgrading South Boston’s infrastructure a priority:
- an unprecedented number of streets have been repaved
- a dilapidated traffic island was replaced
- Medal of Honor Park is getting a multi-million dollar renovation, and
- additional parks will be renovated.
Medal of Honor Park
Medal of Honor Park is located on Broadway, and features two playgrounds, playing fields, and the nation’s first Vietnam War Memorial. Renovations to the park are underway, and will ensure it remains a park all South Bostonians can be proud of.
community centers
There are three City community centers in South Boston. The Curley is located on the beach and offers year-round recreation options, while the Tynan and Condon are located within school buildings.
Flaherty Park
Flaherty Park, located on Second Street, is also about to undergo renovations to ensure it is a welcoming place for generations of families to come.
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South Boston
Boston, MA 02127 -
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