Dorchester Ave.
Dorchester Ave.
Asthma Swim Program
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Fun FREE 12-week Wellness Program for Children with Asthma ages 8-12
Program Includes: Asthma & health education, peak flow measurements, swim lessons, interactive activities and snack
DORCHESTER HOUSE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER
1353 Dorchester Avenue
5:00 to 7:00 pm
THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS
For more information or to register for the program, contact Helio Brandao at (617) 740- 2388 or email helio.brandao@dotwell.org
Tutor For Project D.E.E.P. This Year!
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Project D.E.E.P. (Dorchester Educational Enrichment Program) is seeking a few good tutors from the local community.
The commitment is one ninety (90) minute time period per week to work with one child. This period can be anytime from 3:00 - 8:00pm on any day Monday through Thursday.
There are three locations in Dorchester, and we are seeking tutors for all of them. Read more
Project D.E.E.P. Tutoring Programs Registration!
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Our registration event is being held on Saturday September 12, 2009.
If you have questions or concerns about the event, our policies, cost, or eligibility, please email anthony@projectdeep.org or call our office and speak to any of our staff at (617) 635-5027.
If you cannot attend, or if you decide to enroll after our event, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can do our best to enroll your child in our programs. Seats are competitive and highly sought after, but we will do everything we can to find a spot for any students who want to enroll. Read more
Bids out on Dot. Ave, revamp
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Long-awaited and longer-needed improvements to Dorchester Avenue will begin as early as this fall, thanks to the federal government’s plan to stimulate infrastructure projects across the nation. The $16.47 million road project will be funded in total by the Federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act championed by President Barack Obama and passed by Congress earlier this year. Read more
Man arrested for January murder of 16 year-old
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A 20 year-old from Dorchester has been arrested for the broad-daylight murder of a 16 year-old last January, Boston Police announced this afternoon. In a statement, the BPD says that Marques Kersey has been identified as the "person responsible" for the shooting of 16 year-old Torey Evans on January 16, 2009. Kersey is currently being held at the Dedham House of Correction on an un-related charge. Evans was shot to death outside of 2092 Dorchester Ave. at approximately 3:30 p.m. Read more
Neponset Health Center teams up with Neighborhood Health Plan
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Starting Friday July 10th Neponset Health Center will be hosting a health insurance table hosted by a Neighborhood Health Plan representative. Neighborhood Health Plan will be in the lobby of the Neponset Health Center every other Friday from 9am-2pm with information on the health insurance plans that are available to everyone. The Neighborhood Health Plan rep. will be able to answer any questions that you may have about their plans and will help find out which plan will work best for you. They will also have FREE giveaways for people who come in for information. Read more
You have a choice!
You have a choice! Open enrollment for health insurance through the State of Massachusetts is coming to an end this Thursday, June 25th. Make sure that you have taken advantage of this time and have made sure you will have the health insurance plan of your choice under Commonwealth Care Plans & Mass Health. If you are currently enrolled in a health insurance plan through the State of Massachusetts either it be Neighborhood Health Plan, Network Health or BMC Health Net you have the option to switch to another plan if you want to or you can stay with your current plan. Read more
Alleged prostitute, john arrested in police crackdown along Dorchester Ave.
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Boston Police report arresting a pair of South Shore residents Wednesday night on charges one was providing oral sex for a fee to the other. Read more
FDNH Raises $200K at Dinner Honoring Governor Deval Patrick
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Federated Dorchester Neighborhood Houses, Inc. (FDNH) raised over $200,000 at a dinner honoring Governor Deval Patrick on June 4th at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Over 300 people enjoyed the 5th annual networking event which celebrated FDNH's on-going commitment to transforming the community of Dorchester through education. Read more
