In his first official visit to South Boston since being sworn in as the new Boston Police Commissioner, William Gross, in his civilian clothes, sans the gold epaulets and bars, headlined a list of dignitaries whose presence is always much anticipated by the citizens who believe in community service. Commissioner Gross was joined by his boss, Mayor Marty Walsh, Senator Nick Collins, Councilors Mike Flaherty, Annissa Essaibi George and Ed Flynn, Sherriff Steve Tompkins, DA Dan Conley, MBTA Chief Kenneth Green and C-6 Captain Joseph Boyle and several uniformed officers.
Residents were on hand to applaud the recipients of the various community service awards that highlight the celebration.
The 2018 Community Service Awards were presented to SPO Christos Apostilidis and SPO Christopher DeLeo, as well as civilian Boston resident Jennifer Becker.
The 2018 Crimewatch Group Service Award was presented to the Mary Ellen McCormack Tenants Task Force and accepted by Carol Sullivan.
The 35th Annual National Night Out Boston is a 2-day citywide celebration that visited 12 individual neighborhoods across the City of Boston over a 48-hour period, on August 6 and 7. For those not familiar with National Night Out, it’s an acknowledgement and national celebration of the partnerships that exist between communities and police departments all across the country that, when combined, make communities that much safer. Mayor Walsh travelled across the city to thank community members and Neighborhood Watch Groups for their ongoing help and sustained support of the men and women of the Boston Police Department.
Residents and Police enjoyed free admission, food, games, and entertainment. Folks are invited to visit ‘sponsor tables’ including The Boston Police Foundation, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, Boston Centers for Youth & Families and a host of others, including local non-profits, who have worked so hard to make this event the special occasion it has become.
