Community Corner: Bob Barney and a Lifetime of South End Service

For our very first Community Corner feature, we sat down with Bob Barney, who has called the South End home for more than 40 years. Bob’s story is one of dedication and vision—he’s helped shape the neighborhood we know and love today, from championing civic engagement to creating Jazz Square at Mass Ave and Columbus Avenue.

Through this Q&A, you’ll get to know Bob’s journey, his inspirations, and his hopes for the future of the South End.