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THURSDAY JANUARY 20, 2022

VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74

DCR Presents Design Plan for Michael Joyce Playground

By Ginger DeShaney

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he Department of Conser vation a nd Recreation and BSC Design Group held a public meeting Wednesday night to present their design – inspired by neighborhood kids – for improvements to the Michael Joyce Memorial Playground at Marine Park.

Residents and elected officials expressed concern that the meeting was not widely advertised, therefore many people didn’t know about it.

DCR officials pledged to improve outreach and notification for the next public meeting in March.

Danielle Mellett, a landscape architect for DCR, said they have been working with the McGrath family in memory of their son, Colin, through the Colin’s Joy Project and the Colin’s Creativity Squad to renovate the playground in a more

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inclusive and accessible footprint.

South Boston schoolchildren were involved in creating colorful drawings in 2020 that provided the inspiration for the playground design.

The kids also voted on the theme for the playground: A Magical Ocean.

“Their imaginations know no limits,” said Ricardo Austrich, a landscape architect with BSC Group.

“That was the thing that moved us to develop this new playground. It really responds to what kids really want to see.”

DCR and BSC Group are still in the planning stages, said Austrich, “but we wanted to show you where our current thinking has taken us. “[The playground is] going to be more inclusive, it will be safer, it’s really going to be one of the most accessible playgrounds in all of DCR’s playgrounds,” he said.

“We’re really very excited about that.”

The playground design includes

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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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he students at South Boston Cat holic Academy read about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and did projects in their classroom and during Art Class based on his achievements and legacy. Through these projects, they learned why he is such a special and honored person.

Martin Luther King Jr. was just a normal child who did normal things and he grew up to do great,

important accomplishments in life. He inspired people around the world with a message of peaceful resistance and racial equality. We, too, all have the potential to do great things and make a positive difference in the world. With Dr. King, Jr’s, as a role model, some of the students in K0 and K1 said this is what they would do… “To change the World I Will”… “Be Continued on Page 10

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Dorchester Bay City – Update

by Rick Winterson

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or the past few years, a project entitled “Dorchester Bay City” (DBC) has been in the works – from initial exploratory discussions to the formation of development/ construction organizations, and recently followed by the first property usage plans and proposed building designs. Brief ly, the DBC development agent is Accordia Partners, LLC; the DBC area is just over 35 acres. Initial proposals (all of them still under review) amount to more than six million square feet and the total DBC project cost will be several billion dollars, particularly if much of the space is devoted to life sciences – a very fast-growing (but costly) Boston industry.

Make no mistake, DBC

is a massive project entirely located within the district we call “Columbia Point”.

The “Point” includes UMass Boston, the Columbia Point residences, the Boston Teachers’ Union (the BTU), the original Bayside EXPO Center property, and a 12-acre area at the intersection of Morrissey Boulevard and Mt. Vernon Street. But clearly, even though the DBC project is entirely within Dorchester, its size will affect South Boston – especially Moakley Park, the southern end of Carson Beach, the “T” Red Line, and roadways including Columbia Road, Day Boulevard, and South Boston’s favorite traffic rotary, Kosciusko Circle.

Virtual community meetings, guided by the BPDA (the Boston Planning & Development Agency), were held last fall. These meetings were mostly informational – i.e.,

ZONING HEARING The Zoning Commission of the City of Boston hereby gives notice, in accordance with Chapter 665 of the Acts of 1956, as amended, that a virtual public hearing will be held on February 9, 2022, at 9:00 A.M., in connection with Map Amendment Application No. 743 and a petition for approval of the Development Plan for Planned Development Area No. 131, 323-365 Dorchester Avenue Redevelopment, filed by the Boston Redevelopment Authority d/b/a the Boston Planning & Development Agency.

Said map amendment would amend Map 4, South Boston,” by adding the designation “D,” indicating a Planned Development overlay to approximately 235,426 square feet (approximately 5.4 acres) of land near the intersection of Dorchester Avenue and Old Colony Avenue in South Boston. Said Development Plan would allow for the development of four new mixed-use buildings totaling up to 1,073,000 square feet of office; life science, which is inclusive of both Research and Development Uses, Scientific Laboratory Uses (“Life Science”); residential; and ground level retail/restaurant uses as well as off street parking.

This meeting will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in this meeting by going to https://bit.ly/3laZgSl. A copy of the amendment, the Development Plan and a map of the area involved may be obtained from the Zoning Commission electronically, and you may also submit written comments or questions to zoningcommission@boston.gov.

Interpreting services are available to communicate information at this hearing. If you require interpreting services, please contact the following: zoningcommission@boston. gov or 617-918-4308. The meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2022. Please request interpreting services no later than February 4, 2022.

For the Commission Jeffrey M. Hampton Executive Secretary

no decisions or approvals regarding DBC were made.

Four more virtual meetings (via ZOOM) about DBC have been scheduled for 2022: an already held meeting on January 10, a January 20 meeting this evening at 6 p.m., a meeting at 6 p.m. on January 31, and a final meeting at 6 p.m. on February 17.

The January 10 meeting presented DBC’s initial plans on the project’s “Transportation, Infrastructure, and Resiliency”; tonight’s meeting covers DBC’s proposed “Housing and Economic Development”.

The last two meetings will be focused on “Public Improvements” a nd “Urba n Design/Open Space”.

All of these meetings are open to the public.

In the “Transportation” portion of the January 10 meeting, a prior plan called the “Columbia Point Master Plan” was the basis for a new, much more detailed plan called “Dorchester Bay City 2024-2040”. The new plan was not only more detailed, but also included the nearby shoreline as part of the overall development.

An organization with eight City and State agencies is to be formed and entitled the “Transportation/ Infrastructure Working Group”.

Its purposes include confirming land use and transportation assumptions, reviewing study approaches, and brainstorming.

As an example, the “T” Red Line will receive all new cars and a redesigned JFK/UMass

Station to handle much larger commuter peak loads. Many of the anticipated “Transportation” issues will be resolved by modifications and improvements to the DBC “Infrastructure”, such as bicycle paths, wider sidewalkws, and open spaces leading onto the shoreline.

The topic of “Resiliency” is a key issue in any large development these days. Here in Boston, and certainly on Columbia Point, sea level rise caused by global warming has become a long-term threat. Input from the Resiliency Working Group – formed by six City and State agencies – has led to DBC agreeing to construct a “f lood protection ridge” that is 22.7 feet high and raising streets in DBC a corresponding amount. And the demolition of the huge Bayside EXPO parking area will allow for much better storm water runoff control.

We suggest that you yourself become more familiar with the DBC project. According to Aisling Kerr, the BPDA’s representative to the DBC project, the BPDA has a complete Dorchester Bay City project webpage. Their webpage will have videos of all four the ongoing public meetings, and already features the January 10 meeting we have quoted.

Tonight’s meeting on “Housing and Economic Development” to be posted on or before this weekend. View all four of these and make your opinions known.

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Playground things the kids wanted: colorful visuals, a playful entrance, an overhead climber, look-out spots, activity panels, hidden treasures, tubes, connecting structures, sea creatures, and more.

“It’s really inspired by the neighborhood kids,” Austrich said. “We believe we have an incredibly special playground.”

The proposal moves the site of the playground to the north of the current playground and increases the size of it from 7,000 square feet to about 9,500 square feet. The design combines the two currently separate playground areas for 2- to 5-year-olds and 5- to 12-yearolds into one area. Handicapped accessible playground equipment will be incorporated. Bench seating will surround the play area. A black steel fence will encircle the whole playground with two gated entrances. Some of the dirt paths leading to the playground will be paved, and a new community gathering space with some benches and a possible art sculpture will also be added.

No trees will be taken down for this project (except for one that has died) and new trees will be added.

About 55 people attended the virtual meeting, including Rep. David Biele, City Council President Ed Flynn, and new City Councilor At-Large Erin Murphy.

While the majority of attendees liked the design of the playground – and thanked the McGrath family for their

playground every night to discourage amazing work on this – many concerns gathering there. But he also noted were raised, especially late-night activity. that the community gathering Joe Jackson said the concern area could draw late-night visitors. he and his neighbors have is moving Brian Miller is excited about the park closer to the residential side what he sees of the park, but he because of the activity in the park late at is also concerned about people night, often resulting in police calls. But congregating late at night. “When he said police have said they don’t have we’re putting resources like this into the proper resources to patrol the area. a beautifly park, can DCR have a “The expanded park is ranger available at night or on the going to bring more people and weekends? I’d love to see it built but how do we manage that, how do I’d also like to see it maintained.” the neighbors deal with it?” he Florence Holmes is concerned said about the late-night activity. about trash. “With increased usage, The DiPerri family also what will happen with trash receptacles? mentioned the late-night activity and Most have been eliminated and doesn’t want to see the playground after a warm weekend day, we as damaged. The family wants to see the residents are cleaning the park up.” playground, the park, the neighbors, Rachel Pearson, president of and the community protected. the South Boston Moms Club, said John Conroy suggested the club is very excited about the that DCR lock the gates to the new park and playground design.

Mary Joyce of the Friends of Michael Joyce, whom the playground is named after, called the plan “magnificent.”

Lyndsay Picciano said, “This design is so well thought out and the distance from the road/fencing is much safer than the current design.”

Becca Lanstein said she is in favor of moving the playground for more safety for the children. “The playground looks amazing. Great work, everyone!”

“I don’t think [the park] is big enough and I don’t think it’s grand enough for us in South Boston,” said Bill Bailey of the City Point Neighborhood Association.

“I think we need a bigger park.”

He proposed moving the park next to the Murphy Rink in the pit, expanding it more and making it more accessible. “Let’s blow the doors off this thing and make it a park that’s representative of South Boston and what we deserve down here.”

To submit your comments to DCR by Feb. 10: https://www.mass.gov/forms/ dcr-public-comments

A recording of this meeting will be available here: www.mass.gov/dcr/pastpublic-meetings or https:// www.mass.gov/event/ michael-joyce-memorialplayground-improvementsmeeting-1192022-2022-0119t180000-0500-2022-0119t193000-0500.

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Boston Sparks Association Supports First Responders

he Boston Sparks Association, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization located at the Fire Museum at 344 Congress Street, was recently awarded state funding to support the organization’s ongoing efforts.

The A-10 Rehab, which Boston Sparks Association is commonly known as, houses three Rehab Support vehicles at the Boston Fire Museum. The A-10 Rehab provides support and rehab to the first responders (Firefighters/Police/ EMS personnel) on the fireground as well as the victims of the incident.

The A-10 units are manned by all volunteers and respond 24/7/365. The rehab support coverage area serves the entire City of Boston and the 35 Departments Outside the Boston Fire Museum and Headquarters for the A10 Rehab Units left to right Senator Nick of Metro Fire outside of Boston.

Collins, BSA member Justin Holstrom and State Representative David Biele Senator Nick Collins and Representative David Biele were provide such a passionate volunteer and support our emergency teams expand their canteen and rehab instrumental in sponsoring and group with financial means to purchase in any condition is unmatched,” services to include multiple cities advocating for a state grant which equipment and supplies to support our said Representative David Biele. and towns on the South Shore.

The Boston Sparks Association, was awarded to the organization first responders in Massachusetts,” Senator Collins and as part of the FY22 budget. said Senator Nick Collins.

Representative Biele paved the way Inc. also operates the Boston Fire Museum which is currently The financial assistance will “The mission of the rehab to help support our first responders under renovation and expected be used to purchase additional team is incredible and invaluable for throughout the Boston Metro to open to the public in the equipment and supplies. the first responders in the Boston area. They are well appreciated Spring with a brand new look.

“It is important to be sure we area. Their commitment to serve as the Boston Sparks expects to

Conley Terminal Sets New Unloading Record

Conley Terminal’s huge new cranes begin unloading the container ship Ever Fortune.

by Rick Winterson

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local shipping event made the City of Boston’s news last Sunday morning. An enormous

container ship from Hong Kong named “Ever Fortune” arrived in the Reserved Channel late Saturday evening, just before midnight. When the sun rose on Sunday, Ever Fortune had docked at the Conley Terminal.

Unloading its 12,000 TEU (“Twenty-foot Equivalent Units”) containers had begun, using the huge new cranes recently insta lled in the Termina l.

The Ever Fortune is a container ship built in 2020.

She is now being sailed by Evergreen Marine (Hong Kong) Ltd. to upgrade their transPacific services. Ever Fortune’s ocean transit took her through the expanded Panama Canal before she arrived at the Conley Terminal.

The f igures that describe ocean shipping these

Ever Fortune, a massive 12,000-unit container ship from Hong Kong, docks at Conley Terminal (note dredgers on President Roads, lower left). days are impressive – the Ever Fortune herself is as long as three football fields, including the end zones. And the project that made the Conley Terminal large enough to receive container ships as big as (or bigger than) Ever Fortune cost $850 million.

But there are advantages.

Importing goods on la rge container ships is inexpensive and is fuel-efficient, meaning that conta iner ships don’t em it ver y muc h c a rbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Ju st t wo d ay s later, Ever Fortune was unloaded and she departed.

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THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING GOOD SAMARITANS WHO BROUGHT CHRISTMAS JOY TO OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS AT MONICA’S KITCHEN. The Community of the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Voyage Jody Silverman Sean Teare Jen Reidy and Abbvie St. Mary’s Parish-Foxboro Shennanigans The Boston Police Command Staff and Officers at C-6 The Gavin Foundation The Knights of Columbus-Needham St. Leonard’s Parish-North End The Clock Tavern Joe Melia and the staff at the Envoy Hotel The Community of South Boston-Seaport Catholic Collaborative Caroline Williams and the employees at Alexion Pharmaceuticals St. Edward the Confessor Parish-Medfield The Ollie Fr. Steve Madden and Incarnation Parish Community-Melrose South Boston Catholic Young Adult Commission Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals American Legion Saunders Post Stop & Shop-South Boston St. Mary’s Winchester Julie Bonenfant & the 621 East 1st St. Condo Association The Good Samaritan Ministry at Monica’s Kitchen St. Monica Catholic Church 331 Old Colony Ave. goodsamaritanministry.org

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2022 St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day Parade Plans Underway

by Rick Winterson

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he South Boston Allied Wa r Veterans Council – abbreviated here to “SBAW VC” – has already begun planning for the 2022 St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day Parade. St. Patrick’s Day and Evacuation Day occur on Thursday, March 17, this year, and as usual, the 2022 Parade will take place on the Sunday closest to St. Patrick ’s Day. So, on the afternoon of Sunday, March 20, this year’s Parade will step off promptly at 1 p.m. from the intersection of Dorchester Avenue and West Broadway, and will march along a route that has been submitted to the City of Boston for formal approval. If approved, the Parade will proceed along Broadway to P Street, march up to Dorchester Heights, and then disband in Andrew Square. The proposed Parade route is just over three miles long; it will last approximately three hours.

It is essential to plan for major events several months ahead, so the SBAW VC arrived

SBAWVC Commander Dave Falvey and Southie Mayor Organizer Jay Fallon. at its decision to organize and schedule the 2022 Parade last fall.

Obviously, the Parade is totally and completely an outdoor event, so it was felt that it would be safe to proceed.

Other open air events this year range from the New Year’s Day Polar Plunge to the Super Bowl in February. Perhaps the local event most like the Parade will be the 126th running of the Boston Marathon on April 18, four weeks after the Parade’s date.

The SBAWVC’s 2022 Parade organization has been set up.

Dave Falvey is the Commander of the SBAW VC; the Parade

Chief Marshal this year is Susan McDonough. You may recall that Susan had been selected as the Chief Marshal of the 2020 Parade, which was canceled due to the pandemic. Her merits as a leader, along with all the effort she put into that Parade, made her an obvious choice to be given another opportunity to serve as the Parade Chief Marshal in 2022. At this time, the Parade’s organizers have already gotten 47 units signed up to march; the aim is to have 90 (or more) on board by Parade Day. Br yan Bishop is again serving as the Director of Parade Operat ions, includ ing t he Parade’s staging area where the units form up and step off. Mike Igoe is the Parade’s Treasurer once again; Matt Olson is handling Corporate Sponsorship.

Another SBAWVC project: upgrade this year.

The Parade officials are seeking volunteers to help out before Parade Day and on the Day itself. Check out the Parade’s website at southbostonparade. org, and then please volunteer – this is one of the most challenging, meaningful ways you can support South Boston.

A key pre-Parade activity is the Mayor of Southie campaign, a Parade fundraising effort. Jay Fallon is the Parade official in charge of the 2022 Mayoral campaign – please contact him for more information, or if you yourself would like to have the pleasure of running (jay@southbostonparade.org or 617-460-7516). Past Southie Mayors Haley Dillon (2019) and Christina Andrade (2020) have volunteered to advise you on conducting your own campaign – you won’t be alone.

And here’s a f inal plug for the work of the SBAW VC – once again, that’s the South Boston A llied War Veterans Council, a hard working, nonprofit, veterans’ group in South Boston. The next time you’re on Day Boulevard at Marine Park, take a look at the USS Kearsarge Anchor Memorial. This is being reconstructed and refurbished through SBAW VC fundraising efforts by sculptor Bob Shure, who has created other important Sout h B oston memor ia l s.

the USS Kearsarge Anchor

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New England’s Largest Boating Event Returns to South Boston After One-Year Hiatus, Features Largest Selection of Boats in the Region, Free Boating Education and Fun for All Ages

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he Pr o g r e s s i v e® Insura nce Ne w England Boat Show® returns to the Boston Convention a nd Ex hibition Center Boston, 415 Summer Street, South Boston. The event will be February 16-20, 2022 with a (new five-day format), welcoming nautical novices, seasoned sailors and water lovers an all-access pass to dive into the boating lifestyle. With more than 415,000 new boat owners

taking to the water in the past 18 months, demand for boating remains at an all-time high.

Attendees are invited to celebrate the homecoming of this annual boating tradition as they see and shop the most comprehensive selection of boats and gear in New England, learn new skills, and connect with fellow boating enthusiasts.

Here’s a first look at what attendees can see & do at the 2022 Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show: See & shop the most comprehensive selection of boat brands and types in New England, from center

First Full Moon, 2022 The first full moon of 2022 is setting over Emerson Street, just as the sun rises on Tuesday morning, January 18, at 7:09 a.m. The first full moon of each year is commonly referred to as the “Wolf Moon”, because wolf packs are their most active at that time when prey in the wilderness is scarce. We aren’t sure if there’s a lunar event in South Boston that’s called the “Coyote Moon”.

consoles and family cruisers to pontoons and wakesports boats. The New England Boat Show is the perfect opportunity to browse, compare and place orders for your first or next boat.

Gear up for boating season with sales on the newest boating accessories, marine electronics and on-the-water must-haves.

Kids can splash around a mini lake in a paddleboat or build their own toy boat!

Free “Boating 101” education for new boaters at Fred’s Shed How-To Center, featuring a variety of daily seminars and demos cover everything from

getting started, to service and maintenance, to updating and operating.

NEW! New England Boat Show Keeping Our Waters Clean: Conservation Village features the first annual ‘New England Says No to Plastic Clean Water Contest’, featuring local elementary and middle schools’ projects that show how reducing plastic will help protect our water resources.

Conservation Village will also display the latest in electric boat innovations; a mini beach clean-up station from The Clean Earth Project, and more!

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Open Skate at Murphy Rink The Murphy Rink in South Boston is open for public skating until March 20 as part of the DCR’s program.

South Boston Online stopped by on a recent Sunday morning to check it out.

A group from East Boston was having a blast on the small rink while South Boston Youth Hockey games were being played on the large rink. The Eastie parents had been looking for a rink that was open in the morning – before naptime – and saw Murphy Rink offered that. The parents appreciated that a smaller rink was available for their young children, ages 2 and 3.

The rink offers skate rentals, and for new skaters, crates and other aids are available.

If you’re looking for a great activity this winter, check out the times the rinks at Murphy are open: Public skating hours (large rink) Sunday: 2-3:50 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: Noon-1:50 p.m.

Friday: Noon-1:50 p.m. & 6-7:50 p.m.

Saturday: 7-8:50 p.m.

Public skating hours (small rink) Sunday: 10 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: Noon-5:50 p.m.

Friday: Noon-7:50 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m.-7:50 p.m.

To see the open skate hours at all the DCR rinks, visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dcr-ice-skating-rinkschedule#overview-.

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South Boston Sweeps Mayor’s Cup

South Boston swept the Squirt AA and Pee Wee AA divisions in the 28th Annual Mayor’s Cup Hockey Tournament presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation and P&G Gillette. The tournament began December 18 with finals held January 2 at Boston University’s Walter Brown Arena. A total of 128 games were played citywide in 15 divisions at seven rinks with 1,235 youth hockey players from seven different programs.

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Joseph F, Rull 1926 - 2022

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oseph F. Rull, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Wa lpole, Ma ssachusetts, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 10, 1926, he was the son of the late John E. and Sarah T. (Lacey) Rull. He was raised in South Boston, where he attended South Boston High School. As World War II came to America, Joe left high school and began

work ing in t he Hing ha m Shipyard, helping with the war effort. As the war continued to escalate, Joe enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, proudly ser ving his countr y in her time of need. He was stationed at the Balboa Canal Zone at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, where he earned the rank of Corporal.

He was honorably discharged in May of 1946, returning to his hometown of South Boston.

Joe married his beloved wife, Beatrice Ann Beatty, on June 26, 1948, in the Gate of Heaven Church in South Boston. They made their home together in Dedham, and Joe took a position with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, D ep a r t ment of C or re c t ion s , working in the Charlestown Prison.

After the prison was closed, Joe was reassigned to the Wa lpole Prison and in 1961, he moved his family to the small suburban town of Walpole. Thirteen years later, he and Beatrice made their home in Foxborough, Ma ssachusetts, and Joe took a new position with the Department of Corrections, work ing a s a t ra nspor t at ion of f icer.

He retired from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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i n 1981, a f ter t went y- eig ht years of dedicated ser vice. In his retirement, Joe kept busy, taking a position with Motorola in Mansf ield, where he worked as a security officer for ten years.

T hroug hout his life, Joe loved music, regularly playing his ukulele and singing with the Foxborough Senior Center Chorus.

He also enjoyed traveling, taking many cruises to Bermuda with his good friend, Charlie Curtis.

Back at home, Joe tried his luck with Keno or with an occasional trip to Foxwoods in Connecticut.

As a native of Southie, Joe was an avid Boston sports fan, who loved following the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox. B eloved hu sba nd of t he late Beatrice Ann (Beatty) Rull.

Loving father of Joseph M. Ru ll of Foxborough, Thoma s E. Rull and his wife, Margie, of Waltham, Stephen F. Rull and his wife, Renee, of Medf ield, Mary E . Ca ssidy a nd her husba nd, Michael, of Walpole, Maura M. Barrows and her husband, Peter, of Walpole, John P. Rull of South Boston, and Paula McAleer and her husband, Edward, of Attleboro.

Cherished gra nd fat her of Colleen, Andrea, Kelly, Stephen,

Pe t e r, M a t t h e w, Michelle, Da n iel, Ju l ia , Er i n, Sh au n, Ada m, a nd Joseph; a nd great grandfather of Caitlin, Timothy, Rya n, Mol ly, Em ma, Nora h, Lacey, Matthew, Emily, Nathan, A mber, Ashlyn, Ava, and Cian.

Brother of Helen Evans of Quincy, Frances M. Preston of Medford, the late Mary A. Tinnell, the late Daniel J. Rull, the late John E. Rull, the late Cecelia Heiser, the late Edward T. Rull, and the late Dorothea M. Hines.

Relatives a nd friends a re k indly invited to attend Joe’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, Januar y 19, 2022 from 4 to 7 PM in the James H. Delaney & S on Fu ner a l Home, 48 Common Street, Wa l p o l e .

All are welcome to gather in the funeral home on Thursday, Januar y 20, 2022 at 9:00 A M, prior to Joe’s Mass of Christian Burial that will be celebrated in Saint Mary’s Church, 58 Carpenter Street, Foxborough at 10:00 A M. Interment will follow in Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Foxborough.

In lieu of f lowers, memorial donat ions may be made to C ompa ssionate Ca re Hospice, 8 0 0 We st Cu m m i n g s Pa rk, Suite 3100, Woburn, M A 01801.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court

Docket No.

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

11

SU21P2418EA

Suffolk Probate and Family Court

Estate of:

24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114

Elizabeth Connolly

(617)788-8300

Date of Death: 08/27/2021 To all interested persons:

A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Eamon K Connolly

of

Hingham

MA

requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.

The Petitioner requests that: Eamon K Connolly

of

Hingham

MA

be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before:

10:00 a.m. on the return day of 02/17/2022.

This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you.

UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration.

WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court.

Date:

January 13, 2022 Felix D Arroyo, Register of Probate

PUBLISH ONLY THE CITATION ABOVE Paul J Gannon, Esq.

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