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VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74

Real Residential Tax Relief Rebates, Increased Exemptions are Real Residential Tax Relief By: Senator Nick Collins

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arlier this month, re sident s acros s Boston saw their property tax bills go up and, in some cases, skyrocket.

There are several reasons for this, and all were avoidable.

The first reason is that the City of Boston Assessing d e p a r t m e nt unilatera lly increased, in some cases dramatica lly, the assessed values of many homes across Boston. This was the data Cit y of f icia ls refused to disclose when I sought this information last year during the Mayor’s push to change tax laws at the State House.

That means homes that saw their assessed value go up,

would have seen an increase in their tax bills, even if tax rates stayed the same.

T he s e c ond re a s on property taxes went up is because City officials were never going to cut taxes. When legislation was sent from City Hall to the State House last year it was billed as a residential relief proposal, though it came with the caveat that even if it passed, City officials planned to raise residential taxes on Bostonians by at least 9%.

That’s not residentia l tax relief. Increasing assessed home values and tax rates is the opposite of residential tax relief. Taxes are not assessed or raised arbitrarily, but to pay for government spending and programs. (City spending has increased by 21% in the last 3 years and over $1 billion in the last 4 years.)

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WINTERACTIVE 2025

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ayor Michelle Wu, in partnership with the Downtown Boston Alliance (DBA), announced City Hall Plaza will host two winter art activations as part of the DBA’s WINTER ACTIVE initiative, which features public art around Downtown Boston. The two interactive light installations,

the “Sonic Runway” and the “Cycle,” were installed this week on City Hall Plaza and will be on display through the end of March.

Both interactive light and sound art pieces come to Boston from Montreal-based Creos, a company that specializes in activating public spaces across the world, and both pieces have been featured Continued on Page 5

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Tax Relief The t hird rea son is that City off icials stacked tax increases into the first 2 bills of calendar 2025 instead of spreading them over 4 quarters. None of these actions represented residential ta x relief, but instead u nnece ssa r y ta x increases on property owners

already struggling through an inf lationar y economy.

As the new legislative s e s sion begins, I am recommitting my efforts to support legislative solutions that deliver true residential relief as the Legislature did last session by passing the largest tax relief package in a generation. Among those measures includes doubling the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax

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Credit for eligible property owners aged 65 and up.

Last year we also urged City officials to increase the local exemption for seniors.

Though it was initially tied to a different tax increase proposal last session, I was pleased to learn that the City Council has changed course and recently passed a Home Rule Petition solely targeting tax relief for seniors without

the previous tax provision.

Statewide legislation has also been offered to allow municipalities to use surplus funds to cushion the spike in 3rd and 4th quarter tax bills.

I support that wholeheartedly.

Finally, I am encouraged that the Mayor has f iled new legislation to provide rebates to homeowners who unnecessarily saw an increase in their taxes. Though not part of last year’s tax shift proposal, it is something my colleagues and I recommended last year to provide real residential tax relief by using the cit y’s surplus funds.

This wou ld resemble rebate s of fered by t he Governor in 2022 when more revenue came into the state from the income tax levy than was allowed under state law.

The facts are that the City of Boston has been sitting on a massive surplus built up over previous decades. It should now be used to bring relief to taxpayers whose resources helped build it up so that our city’s finances could be strong.

For property owners who feel they were overvalued by the Assessing Department, you can file an abatement application to lower your bill.

Visit https://www. cityofboston.gov/ assessing/search/ for more information.

Applications are due by February 1st.

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Groundbreaking at Mary Ellen McCormack

by Rick Winterson

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arlier this month, the first phase of the Mary Ellen McCormack Redevelopment Project began.

Winn Companies is the Genera l Contractor for this Project, who had been awarded the contract only after a lengthy bidding process. Winn is wellknown for its residential projects at many sites in the U.S., especially those that include affordable housing of all kinds.

T his Project ha s been long awaited, in part due to an extensive licensing procedure that transpired over the past severa l years.

Approva l of the Project was granted only after many inputs from elected officials, design engineers, and the general public. It’s a large Project that will eventua lly comprise 1,365 total units of mixed income housing. Some 570 of these will be affordable, replacing the existing affordable units. The Project will also

include approximately 70,000 squa re feet of communit y/ retail space, a few acres of open area, and more than 500 parking spaces.

The entire Project will be constructed in two phases – the f irst phase will cover the northern half of the 31acres contained in the existing Mary Ellen McCormack Development, which stretches a long Old Colony Avenue.

Specifically, construction crews from Winn sta r ted dismantling Veterans Park this month to make room for a new residential building on that site. The Park was about a halfacre in size and lay between Devine Way and O’Connor Way. It originally contained a basketball court, a tennis/pickle ball court, and a green area with outdoor field furniture. Also, in the near future, two of the existing buildings along Devine Way will be demolished and will then become the sites of two new residential complexes.

The original Mary Ellen

McCormack Development was built in 1938 – 87 years ago, and it was first named “Old Harbor”. That name is still

used occasionally, as is the abbreviation “MEM”. MEM has served its tenants well, but it is certainly due for a modernization.

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Local High Schoolers Bring Healing and Joy to Standish Village

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duo of Milton teens are on a mission to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis, and recently visited Standish Village Assisted Living to drop off 25 care packages for residents in need.

High school seniors Stephy Dai and Cata lina Abboud founded ArthRelief with the goal of creating practical solutions for seniors navigating the condition, and aim to raise awareness and organize fundraisers in their local community. Through raff les and bake sales, Stephy and Catalina eventually earned over $1,000 to put toward filling care packages for Greater Boston seniors.

Catalina even published her own children’s book, titled Daisy’s Quest: The Tale of the Strawberry Jam Dilemma, centered around educating children on arthritis

and the importance of caring for their loved ones. One hundred percent of the book’s proceeds go toward ArthRelief.

T he St a nd i sh Vi l la ge residents were delighted to welcome Stephy and Catalina to the community last month, and the students began their visit with an educational presentation on the founding of ArthRelief. They then distributed care packages filled with pain-relieving items such as anti-inf lammatory gel, heating pads, no-tie stretchy shoelaces, acupressure balls, and a heartfelt handwritten note wishing each senior well.

“ArthRelief is special to me because it’s deeply rooted in my personal experiences– seeing my loved ones struggle with arthritis inspired me to create an initiative that could make a tangible difference

in their lives,” shares co-founder Catalina. “Through ArthRelief, I’ve learned the importance of solutions

driven by empathy and how small efforts can have a meaningful impact on a community’s wellbeing.”

Pictured from left to right: Student and ArthRelief co-founder Catalina Abboud, Standish Village resident Marjorie Sullivan, student and ArthRelief co-founder Stephy Dai

New Cancer Presumptions Announced by Department of Veterans Affairs

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t the Boston City Council meeting, Councilor Ed Flynn filed a hearing order to discuss new cancer presumptions announced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This is in addition to a hearing order to discuss the goals and priorities of the City of Boston’s Office of Veteran Services.

Earlier this month, the VA announced that they have expanded several types of cancers to be presumptive for serviceconnection. This includes acute and chronic leukemias, multiple myeloma s, myelody spla st ic s y nd rome s , mye lof ibro si s , urinary bladder, ureter, and related genitourinary cancers.

The expansion will lower the burden of proof for veterans to receive medical care and assume the conditions are service-related, allowing treatment at no-cost.

Veterans who are eligible for the presumption include Gulf War Veterans who served in Somalia or the Southwest theater of the

Gulf War on or after August 2nd, 1990, and Post 9/11 Veterans, who served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, or Uzbekistan and the airspace above these locations on or after September 11th, 2001. According to the VA, the presumptive status for urinary bladder, ureter, and related genitourinary cancers came into effect on January 2nd, 2025, and the presumptions for acute and chronic leukemias, multiple myelomas, and myelodysplastic syndromes, myelofibrosis came into effect on January 10th, 2025.

This important announcement follows the signing of the PACT Act in 2022 by President Biden, which expanded benefits to over 3.5 million U.S. service members and veterans who were exposed to Burn Pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances while serving overseas, many of whom developed an onset of diseases such as sinusitis, rhinitis, asthma, and other respiratory conditions

after returning home. Prior to the PACT Act’s passage, many veterans lacked the proper documented evidence to prove these toxic exposures to receive treatment.

Additionally, Councilor Flynn filed a hearing order to discuss the goals and priorities of the City of Boston’s Office of Veterans Services.

The City of Boston’s Office of Veterans Services works closely with our veterans and military families to connect them to resources and services that they have earned, and they also work closely with our state and federal partners to empower and support our veterans and military families. Aside from service referrals, the Office of Veterans Services also knows firsthand the gaps in service that need to be addressed, ways to better serve our veterans in need, and areas of policy that should be amended.

“When we send our veterans in harm’s way, we have an obligation to care for them when they return.

I encourage all eligible veterans to take advantage of these benefits.

Veterans and survivors can visit VA.gov or call 1-800-MYVA411 to apply,” said Councilor Flynn (U.S. Navy, Retired). “We also need to ensure that our Office of Veterans Services has the resources they need to perform their work in supporting our veterans and military families. It was shameful that the Council previously voted to cut their budget in recent years.”

For more information, plea se contact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617-635-3203 or E d . F ly n n @B o s ton .g ov.

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WINTERACTIVE at winter festivals throughout Canada. The installations build on Mayor Wu’s effort to make Downtown Boston and City Hall Plaza a vibrant and welcoming destination for residents and visitors alike during the winter months.

“City Hall is happy to partner with the Downtown Boston Alliance to host part of their 2025 WINTER ACTIVE experience.

Art brings joy and curiosity to public spaces that may otherwise seem cold and dark during the long winter months,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Opening up City Hall Plaza to host activations and public events contributes to the vitality of Downtown Boston as an exciting, family-friendly destination to gather year-round.”

“Winteractive 2024, which drew more than 650,000 visitors, offered a powerful economic and cultural boost to Boston in the heart of winter. Many visitors made or extended their trips to downtown specifically to experience the artworks and interactive play elements,” said Michael Nichols, President of the Downtown Boston Alliance.

“The overwhelming response underscored the role public art plays in the vibrancy of our city, enriching the downtown visitor experience, supporting local businesses, and fostering community engagement. In bringing Winteractive back in 2025, a partnership with the

City of Boston was important because, like the Downtown Boston Alliance, they believe in the power of art to draw people together. We’re thrilled to see how Winteractive continues to captivate residents and visitors alike while driving meaningful activity in the heart of Boston.”

The City Hall installations are part of a larger Downtown map of free, walkable activations planned by the Downtown Boston Alliance (DBA), formerly known as the Boston BID, designed to bring people and energy to Downtown and its businesses during the City’s coldest months. The inclusion of City Hall Plaza this year expands and builds upon DBA’s inaugural 2024 W I N T E R AC T I V E initiative, which featured 16 public art pieces throughout Downtown Boston. The second year of W INTER ACTIV E is again inspired by the vibrant winter festivals and art exhibitions in the province of Québec, Canada.

“Activating City Hall Plaza and the larger downtown areas during the coldest, darkest months is always a challenge, which is why we are so excited to host these light installations in collaboration with Downtown Boston Alliance and as part of the larger WINTER ACTIVE experience,” said Eamon Shelton, Commissioner of Propert y Management. “These installations are a pivotal part of our goal as a City to create welcoming, inclusive, and dynamic public

“Small Victories” Reopened Despite the broken windows and the mess outside, “Small Victories” - the new upscale pub in Andrew Square closed by the auto accident last Sunday morning - has reopened.

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spaces where visitors and residents alike come together.”

The Sonic Runway, by Rob Jensen and Warren Trezevant, is a light-art installation that converts audio signals into patterns of light that project down a long corridor of LED lined arches at the speed of sound.

At the front of the Sonic Runway, observers see musical sound waves rippling away from them. Walking down the corridor, sound and light are always in sync. Looking back from the far end, walkers can see the sound waves coming at them, and hear the music as the pattern reaches them.

Cycle is an interactive installation inspired by the revolutions of the sun and the moon that illuminate open spaces and was created by Serge Maheu. Composed of a series of modules equipped with several music and light animation sequences, Cycle comes to life at the rhythm of bystanders’ interactions. Both Sonic Runway and Cycle are powered by Creos.

As part of ongoing efforts to

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make the redesigned City Hall Plaza a welcoming destination all year round, the Plaza will host large-scale events with external partners in the next couple months.

More on these winter events will be announced at a later date.

Additionally, the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture will be bringing a vibrant lineup of free arts and cultural events to City Hall Plaza starting this spring.

The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture is currently evaluating proposals submitted for the City Hall Plaza Engagement Grant, and will announce the lineup in early spring. These free events will highlight Boston’s diverse artistic community, offer essential support and performance spaces for local artists, and enhance City Hall Plaza as a vibrant and inclusive gathering spot for all residents. Last season featured a diverse array of events, from a dynamic hip-hop festival to an interactive light art installation, and a night of salsa.

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Rea Liko Winner of New Year’s Card Design Contest

R e c e n t l y,

State Representative David Biele a nnou nc ed t he w inner of h i s i n au g u r a l Ne w Ye a r C a rd De sig n C ompet it ion for South Boston students.

Rea Liko, a resident and student at South Boston Catholic Academy, was chosen

by a selection panel as this year’s winner after submitting a d raw i ng of Dorc he ster Heights with fireworks. Rea’s drawing was included into a New Year’s greeting card that was mailed out to celebrate 2025 and Rep. Biele stopped

by Sout h Boston Cat holic Academy to present Rea with a congratulatory citation, prize, and copy of the greeting card.

“Practice what you want to be,” said Rea who a lso shared that the quote ser ves a s her d a i ly mot ivat ion.

“Congratu lations to Rea and to all students who participated in this year’s card de sig n c ompe t it ion,” s a id Rep. Biele. “The works of art produced by our local students were incredible and a festive celebration of our community.”

Last December, students were invited to design a greeting card depicting their favorite South Boston landmark with a festive

New Year’s celebration. The competition was open to fourth grade students attending schools in South Boston. Over 100 drawings were submitted, including

illustrations of Dorchester Heights, Fort Independence, and Medal of Honor Park as well as local buildings, business store fronts, and beaches.

St. Brigid Parish News

All are welcome to come to the 10:30 Sunday Family Mass this Sunday morning, January 26, 2025, followed by the monthly Coffee and Refreshments in the Downstairs Hall at St. Brigid Church.

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South Boston Citizens’ Association’s Evacuation Day Essay and Poster Competitions

Topics for the 2025 South Boston Citizens’ Association’s Evacuation Day Essay and Poster Competitions have been announced by the SBCA for the 249th Evacuation Day Celebration

S outh Boston Citizens’

Association President Tom McGrat h a nnounced today that because of the tremendous success of the poster and essay contest, the Association along with Comcast ,Mass Bay Credit Union and Liberty Bay Credit Union will once again sponsor the 2025 A nnua l Contests and all other events associated w it h t he c ou nt r y’s most underrated holiday celebration.

Because of the successful amount of poster entries and interest, we will once again be expanding the winners’ categories for the poster contest for grades 3,4 and 5. These grades will compete against students in their own grades.

Once again, because of the passion and outstanding effort put forth by past President B er n ie O’Don ne l l, Mar y Collins and their committee, they have once again expressed an interest of taking on the cha llenge of cha iring The Essay and Poster Contests.

“Bernie always taught me that these contests are a great way to educate and strengthen the interest of the children of the community, I was more than pleased when Bernie offered to once again head up this Event for the children of South Boston. This year we will once

again, open up the High School competition to all students residing in Suffolk Count y or attends a school in Suffolk County”, Remarked McGrath.

Bernie further expressed “One of the missions of the SBC A is to reach out to the young children of this historically rich community, joining the SBCA in promoting, organizing, and judging the Evacuation Day Poster and Essay Competitions is a most fitting way to improve on that mission.”

The current plan with respect to our annual Evacuation Day activities is to continue to host all the events as we have done in years past. We will continue to work with Governor Healey, Elected Officials from the City of Boston, the City of Boston Health Commission, and the National Park Service for the planning of our activities, as we do every year, and will follow any requirements and guidance on all aspects of our hosted events.

We look forward to working with the community again this yea r, which commemorates t he 249t h a nniversa r y of Evacuation Day in Boston.

C elebrat i ng Evac u at ion Day events in the community is a huge undertaking, but thanks to Volunteers and Community Business partners in past years, such as Comcast, Mass Bay Credit Union and Libert y Bay Credit Union, we at the SBCA are confident we will be able to complete the task and make it possible for the entire community to safely enjoy this year’s commemorative events.

All entries should bear, in an attached envelope, the contestant’s name, school and a means of contacting the entrant, and should be submitted no later than Friday, March 7th, 2025, At 5 PM. All entries may be mailed to South Boston Citizens’ Association, P.O. Box

74, South Boston, MA 02127, or can be picked up at schools by a representative of the Citizens’ Association. Entries can also be dropped off at 170 M Street.

The poster competition is open to all students in grades 3, 4, and 5 who are either South Boston student residents or any student that attends a school in South Boston.

In any Medium at least 8

1/2 “x11”, but preferably larger.

The Essay competition is open to all students in grades 6 -8, who are either South B o s ton s t udent re sident s or any student that attends a school in South Boston.

The high School Essay competition is open to all students in grades 9-12 who are either City of Boston student residents attending any High School.

HS Essays should be at least 750 words; prizes are as follows: First prize $200, second prize $100, third prize $50.

2025 High School Essay contest High School question grades 9th to 12th Explain how each term or person below increased tensions in the colonies or helped colonial leaders organize for action, Pick any three-person, place or event from the list below.

Stamp Act, John Adams, Patrick Henry, Sons of Liberty, Nonimportation agreement, Boston Massacre, Committee of Correspondence, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, First Continental Congress.

Middle School Essays should be at least 500 words; prizes are as follows:

first prize $150, second prize $100, third prize $50.

2025 Grades 6th to 8th Essay question Why did the American colonists who were originally British Subjects decide to fight a war against Great Britain to gain independence?

Poster Prizes are as follows:

first prize $100, second prize $75, third prize $50.

Poster Topics 3rd Grade Fort Castle William (Castle Island) during the battle of Dorchester Heights.

4th Grade The Boston Tea Party Dec. 16,1773 5th Grade Colonel Henry Knox and the Noble Train of Artillery

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South Boston Catholic Academy News from Grades 3B, 4A and 4B

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Mass on the Feast of Epiphany

The South Boston

Catholic Academy students in Grade 3B led us in this month’s school Mass on the Feast of Epiphany. Epiphany is a Christian holiday primarily commemorating the Magi ’s (Three Kings) visit to the baby Jesus. Grade 3B did a fantastic job as Greeters, with the Scripture Readings, Prayers of the Faithful and bringing up the Gifts to the Altar. Thank you to their Teacher in 3A, Ms. Sammarco and Mrs. Bailey for helping them to prepare for this Mass.

Father Ross, was the celebrant at this Mass. Thank you to our Altar Servers who did a great job serving at this Mass, and also to the SBCA Children’s Choir who sounded great! They were led by our talented Music Teacher, Mr. Carlo Bunyi and accompanied by our Parish Music Director and Organist, Kathy Clancy.

The SBCA students Honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The students in Ms. Guildford’s 4A class and Mrs. Coleman’s 4B class did a class project based on Dr. King’s famous speech, “I Have a Dream”. “I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” - Dr. Martin Luther

King, Jr. The students were given three categories to write about and share...”My dream for myself; My dream for my community; and My dream for the world.” Some wrote... “My dream for myself: My dream is to be a police officer.

To help people.” “My dream for my community: My dream is to help homeless people find a home.” “My dream for the world: My dream for the world is to cure

cancer.” “My dream for myself: To be a good basketball player by practicing.” “My dream for my community: To make our park cleaner by picking up trash.” “My dream for the world: To make it a better place by being kind.” New families are welcome to email our admissions team at admissions@ s b c a t h o l i c a d a c a d e m y. o r g for more info. about South Boston Catholic Academy.

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The Moakley Park Project Awarded $1,170,000 from FEMA City of Boston Awarded $3.16 Million in Federal Funding for Critical Climate Resilience Projects

C ity of Boston officials

joined Federal and State leaders to announce new funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for key coastal resilience projects. These projects, totaling more than $3 million in federal, state, and local investments, will help safeguard waterfront neighborhoods, critical infrastructure, and affordable housing developments from the impacts of climate change. This funding will advance the design and permitting for the Lewis Street and Carlton Wharf area in East Boston and the Moakley Park area of South Boston.

“Boston’s neighborhoods need strong, sustainable protections from the increasing risks of intense storms and flooding,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “These projects are clear examples of how Boston is leading the way for safe, prepared communities, and we’re grateful to FEMA for partnering to show

what’s possible for a resilient future.

Together, we protect residents, safeguard critical infrastructure, and ensure a more sustainable city for generations to come.”

“These funds will make critical improvements to housing, transportation, and infrastructure to better protect our communities from the impacts of climate change,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We’re grateful for the strong partnership of Mayor Wu, our Congressional delegation, and FEMA to secure these transformative awards.”

“As we continue to see extreme

weather events take place across the country, our administration has been working hard to support our communities in their efforts to shore up infrastructure against the threats of climate change,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “These awards will help us do just that, and I’m grateful for the work of MEMA, the MBTA, and our partners at FEMA for supporting our work to make Boston a more resilient, future-ready city.”

The Moakley Park project, part of a larger park improvement initiative, focuses on building

f lood resilience infrastructure to protect affordable housing developments, neighborhood areas, and key transportation systems in South Boston. This effort has been awarded $1,170,000 from FEMA to advance the design and permitting. Similar to the Lewis Street project, this is the first phase of funding towards this project with a second potential phase of funding for construction.

Through this initial funding, the City will be refining the design of the project in collaboration with residents and other stakeholders.

Boston Children’s Museum to Receive $15,000 for the Lullaby Program Assisting Postpartum Women

The Boston Children’s Museum

is proud to join the Lullaby Project, an initiative founded by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute that pairs parents with local musicians to co-create and sing lullabies for their babies. Extending across the country and around the world, the Lullaby Project enables partner organizations to support families in their own communities and tailor the program to address specific needs. The Museum’s version of the project will engage families with newborns, particularly postpartum women navigating difficult life circumstances, in healthcare settings, homeless shelters, correctional settings, or other community organizations with the goal of supporting maternal

emotional health, aiding child development, and strengthening the bond between caregiver and child through creative expression and play.

“The Lullaby Project represents a proven, effective process for engaging new parents and caregivers in enriching music-making experiences that positively impact their relationship to their young babies,” said Carole Charnow, President & CEO. “Boston Children’s Museum is proud to explore the intersection of health, wellness, and music in support of this moving and innovative program that serves the children and families in our community. We are tremendously grateful to the National Endowment for the Arts for this opportunity.”

“The NEA is proud to continue our

nearly 60 years of supporting the efforts of organizations and artists that help to shape our country’s vibrant arts sector and communities of all types across our nation,” said NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD. “It is inspiring

to see the wide range of creative projects taking place, including The Lullaby Project at Boston Children’s Museum.”

For more information on other projects included in the NEA’s grant announcement, visit arts.gov/news.

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garaged parking 125 vehicles commercial space retail food service

232 W Third ST South Boston 02127 Appeal Type Zoning BOA App# BOA1674434 Hearing Date 2/25/2025 Project Description: Erect new single family dwelling

Project Description: ON VACANT LOT ERECT NEW 4 STORY 3 UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH GARAGE amp ROOF DECK

80 G ST South Boston 02127 Appeal Type Zoning BOA App# BOA1634764 Hearing Date 1/28/2025 Project Description: Build 3 story addition to existing family convert 6 Demolish car garage

641 E Eighth ST South Boston 02127 Appeal Type Zoning BOA App# BOA1662174 Hearing Date 1/28/2025 Project Description: Looking to create an additional roof structure,

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821 E Third St Proposal: Extension of living space in basement, mechanical room, half bathroom, closet, family room, study/office space. New windows and siding. Repair and replace roof as needed. Remodel all 3 floors per architectural plans Time: Jan 22, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88459322268 Meeting ID: 884 5932 2268

currently there is a deck and head house permit to add living space

853 E First St

around 650sq feet with outdoor Unit 302

Proposal: Curb cut to create a driveway on property to park two vehicles

165 D ST South Boston 02127 Appeal Type Zoning BOA App# BOA1650690 Hearing Date 2/4/2025 Project Description: Applicant seeks to construct 2 story addition, change occupancy from retail

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457-469 W Broadway (NEW) Proposal: New Anna’s Taqueria location Time: Jan 29, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

58 Baxter ST South Boston 02127 Appeal Type Zoning BOA App# BOA1649361 Hearing Date 2/4/2025

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401 W Fourth St

Project Description Erect new four story 6 unit residential building with

Proposal: Renovation/Addition to 3-Story, Single-Family Dwelling To

garaged off street parking rear decks

Create New 3-Story, Two-Family Dwelling

295 W First ST South Boston 02127 Appeal Type Zoning BOA App# BOA1669854 Hearing Date 2/4/2025 Project Description: Submitting Zoning Refusal Erect four to six story mixed use residential building up 240 units on site above grade

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CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No.

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Shirley D. Duggan

Hearts, Hugs & Hope Alzheimer’s Support Group at Compass on the Bay

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court

SU25P0026EA

January 30, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

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Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 (617)788-8300

Date of Death: 09/22/2024

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To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Edward M. McGuire, Ill

of

MA

South Boston

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

The Petitioner requests that: Edward M. McGuire, Ill

of

MA

South Boston

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 02/10/2025

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.

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Stephanie L Everett, Esq., Register of Probate

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CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

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SU25P0089EA

Suffolk Probate and Family Court

Estate of: Mary Eleanor McKunes

24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114

Also known as: Mary E McKunes

(617)788-8300

Date of Death: 08/24/2024 To all interested persons:

A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Stephen M McKunes, Jr.

of

Boston

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: Stephen M McKunes, Jr.

of

Boston

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 02/25/2025 .

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 14, 2025 Stephanie L Everett, Esq., Register of Probate

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