THE PRINT EDITION
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020
VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74
Is Recreational
Marijuana Here?
Michael Drayer and the team from Holland Brands describe their proposal for a marijuana dispensary at 550 East First Street (corner of K).
by Rick Winterson
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he vote to bring recreational marijuana into Massachusetts not only passed, but by now, it’s history. Public meetings have begun on the issue of potential locations for dispensaries that sell recreational marijuana, after a
(very) lengthy legislative process in the Commonwealth that set the legal framework for proceeding with these dispensaries. But make no mistake: Even though it isn’t being enforced, there is still a Federal law that makes it a felony to possess marijuana (a Class I substance) for any purposes. On Wednesday evening, January 29, hosted by the City of Boston’s Neighborhood Services at the Tyna n Communit y Center, Holland Brands made a pre sent at ion conc erning their plan to place a marijuana dispensary at 550 East First Street. This address is on the corner of K Street, across from the warehouse building at 110 K Street. More specifically, Holland wants to renovate and convert the existing red brick building at that address into a marijuana dispensary, while Continued on Page 2
Super Delivery for the Teens at the Walsh Center
Representative David Biele & City Councilor Ed Flynn paid a visit to the Gate of Heaven CYO and teens at the Walsh Center to deliver pizzas before the Super Bowl on Sunday. Although the Patriots weren’t on the field, it was a great time had by all, and we look forward to next year.
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making a parking lot out of the property extending from Nos. 538 to 550 East First. E dwa rd McGu ire, t he Chief of Staff of Boston’s Neighborhood Services, ran last Wednesday’s meeting. Several officials from both the City and the State were on hand. The public space at the Tynan was essentially filled by perhaps 200 attendees. McGuire remarked that he expected disagreement. He encouraged people to speak their minds, but firmly insisted that speakers be first recognized and then as brief as possible. And he concluded by emphasizing that no final decisions would be made during the meeting. This meeting was only for seeking out neighborhood opinions. McGuire then explained how the number of marijuana dispensaries permitted in each Boston neig hborhood wa s determined – take 20% of the number of liquor stores in Boston (260 of them x 20% = 52), and 52 then becomes the number of total marijuana dispensaries to be permitted in the City. Based upon our size, four (4) marijuana dispensaries a re Sout h Boston’s sha re. The key spea ker from Holland Brands was Michael
The existing low brick building at 550 Ea st First Street (corner of K), proposed by Holland Brands for their marijuana dispensary. Drayer, t heir Director of Operations. He pointed out that the proposed location at 550 East First was far more than 500 feet from any K-12 school in South Boston, which is a legal requirement. He showed a map of “buffer zones” in South Boston. As part of his talk, he had Herb Duverne of Windwalker Security explain their 24-7 coverage of the proposed dispensary site at 550 East First. Drayer then went into details concerning relations with the police, the jobs available in the dispensary, and what he called “Good Neighbor Agreements”. Many of the subsequent
Edward McGuire (Chief of Staff, Neighborhood Services) conducts the recent public meeting in the Tynan on the proposed marijuana dispensary at K and First Streets.
comments from the audience, some of whom live across from 550 Ea st First, focused on traff ic and park ing problems that would be caused by the proposed dispensar y, as well a s on t heir concerns about its effect on the surrounding residential area. Most of the c om ment a r y w a s ne g at ive towards the dispensary; a few objected outright to any use of recreational marijuana at all. A nd there are no restrictions about having m a r iju a n a d ispensa ries nea r child-c a re centers or A A /NA recover y meetings – only locations near
K-12 school a re restricted. There’ ll be f urther meetings about Holland Brands and their proposed 550 East First location. Holland seeks to have their license issued to them by October, 2020, and to open for business in May, 2021, 15 months from now. South Boston Online will attempt to provide you with further details on marijuana dispensaries as they arise. It’s a complex issue. At this time, we can only a sk, “W hat if t he Federa l laws about ma rijua na sta rts being enforced once again?”
An overflow crowd at the Tynan Community Center listens to the recreational marijuana presentation by Holland Brands.
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City Councilor Flaherty Announces 2020 Committee Assignments Councilor Flaherty will be presiding over the CPA Committee, while also serving as Vice-Chair of the Committees on Government Operations, PILOT Reform, Public Safety and Rules & Administration. The CPA Committee will evaluate Mayor Walsh’s $24M in funding recommendations.
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ommittee assignments for the two-year Boston City Council term beginning in 2020 have been announced, and Boston City Councilor At-Large Michael F. Flaherty has been assigned as the Chair of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee for the second consecutive term. Councilor Flaherty has also been assigned as Vice-Chair on the Committee on Government Operations, the Committee on PILOT Reform, and the Committee
on Rules & Administration. “I am looking forward to my leadership roles on these critically important committees and to helping move Boston forward with effective legislation and constituent services,” said Councilor Flaherty. “I am particularly excited about my role on the PILOT reform committee, working with my colleagues and our City’s tax exempt institutions to ensure that the benefits they are reaping from our great City are being returned equitably so we may all continue to prosper.” Councilor Flaherty has been a longtime champion of the CPA since its adoption by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 2000, and was a key figure in its adoption by the City of Boston in 2016. In his role as CPA Committee chair, Councilor Flaherty will be central in the allocation of funds generated through the CPA, and their
ultimate disbursement to affordable housing, open space, and historical preservation projects across the city. Councilor Flaherty said “The success of the Community Preservation Act in the City of Boston is something I take great pride in, having spearheaded efforts to support it for almost 20 years now. I am honored to continue serving in my role as Chairman of this important committee and working to ensure that deserving projects in every neighborhood of our City continue to receive this importa nt f unding.”” Mayor Wa lsh recently released his recommendations for what will be the third round of CPA funding--a total of roughly $24 million, spread across 40 projects around the City. The Mayor recommended a majority of the funds be directed towards affordable housing projects, in direct response to the affordable housing crisis that Boston currently faces. With
this round of funding, the City will have granted approximately $67 million for projects in every neighborhood. The Mayor’s recommendations for this round of funding have been approved by the Community Preservation Committee, and they will now be submitted to the Boston City Council’s CPA Committee for final approval in the coming weeks. Councilor Flaherty will now begin the public hearing process to determine the merits of each proposed project, ensuring that they meet all of the appropriate criteria and maximize public benefit. The Councilor welcomes input from all community partners and constituents throughout this process. Any concerned party is welcome to contact his office at 617-635-4205 or by email at michael.f la hert y@boston. gov. A formal announcement of the CPA Committee hearing on this matter will follow once the hearing has been scheduled.
Rep. Biele Participates in Go Red For Women Event
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arlier this week, State Representative David Biele joined legislators at the State House in wearing red to raise awareness of the dangers of heart disease and stroke in women. The event was part of the Go Red for Women initiative, which encourages individuals to wear red in support of women’s cardiovascular health. This year’s National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 7th. According to a 2019 report, cardiovascular disease kills one woman in the United States every 80 seconds and takes the lives of more women than all forms of cancer combined. Heart disease and stroke also impact the lives of one in three women and are on the rise in young women in their 20s. “I was proud to join my colleagues in the Legislature to bring attention to the dangers and prevalence of cardiovascular disease among women,” said Rep. Biele. “Cardiovascular disease is
the number one cause of death of women in Massachusetts, but it is also one of the most preventable diseases. Knowing the signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease, and the best ways to treat and prevent heart disease and stroke, can help save the lives of our loved ones.” Roughly 80 percent of ca rdiova scu la r disea ses a re preventable through modest changes to diet and lifestyle. However, heart disease and
stroke symptoms can manifest differently. To treat, beat and prevent hea rt disea se a nd stroke, women are encouraged to understand their family history and know their f ive key personal health numbers: total cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index. For 16 years, the Go Red for Women initiative has provided a platform to come together, raise awareness, fund
lifesaving research, advocate for change, and improve the lives of women everywhere. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and with the help of countless volunteers, the campaign helps fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. For more information on the Go Red for Women initiative and ways to increase heart health, please visit: https:// www.goredfor women .org.
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What’s Up for This Sunday Evening? by Rick Winterson
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t’s not news that the Super Bowl is over. In fact, the Chiefs’ 31-20 victory generally matched the usual pattern. The winning score was decided by a few mistakes and defensive letdowns (as it often is in Super Bowl matches), and the scores themselves were in the normal NFL pattern – 30+ is usually a winner; 20 or less mostly loses. But now that the Super Bowl is over, Sundays, especially during the evening, have become something of a drag. That’s particularly true for those of us who like to guess who’ll win various sporting events, in a gentlemanly or ladylike way of
course. So, what to do on the evening of this coming Sunday, February 9? Well, right now the sports scene around here is kind of skinny. Baseball’s spring training is just beginning. The Coyotes are at the Bruins on Saturday, the 8th, at 3 p.m., and then the Bruins take on the Red Wings in Detroit on Sunday, the 9th, but that’s at mid-day, leaving Sunday evening empty. The Celts play the Hawks here on Friday, and then they meet the Thunder in Oklahoma on Sunday (at 3:30 p.m.). Both Boston organizations are doing quite well this year, but neither Sunday game is all that important and as mentioned, neither game is in the evening There are the New Hampshire
primaries ahead of us, and Super Tuesday will be here soon. But talking over the political results from the Iowa caucuses is dull compared to predicting sports. So here’s a friendly suggestion from South Boston Online: Why not see if you can use your handicapping talent(s) to predict which Academy Awards will go to what nominees on Sunday evening, the 9th? The Awards are fielding a crowded roster of nominees this year, but there are three films to watch more than any others – “The Irishman”, “Little Women”, and “1917”. Three more different cinematic efforts would be hard to imagine. At three hours and 30 minutes long, “The Irishman” holds the
distinction of being the longest major film of the year. But it is riveting all the way through, especially the stellar performance by Joe Pesci as Capo di Capo Russell Bufalino. “Little Women” is a tour de force, both written and directed by Greta Gerwig. She has proven herself a virtuosa in both efforts. Finally, “1917”, co-written and directed by England’s Sam Mendes, truly gets the horrors of war across, which was his primary aim. The middle of “1917” is long and surrealistic to the point of being disjointed, but see what you think of it. And see if you can guess who wins which Academy Award. Happy Sunday evening on February 9.
Senator Collins Leads on Opportunities for the Disabled Senate Committee Advances Bill to Require Employment of Persons with Disabilities on State Contracts
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n an effort to mitigate the staggering rate of unemployment for adults with disabilities in the Commonwealth, the Massachusetts State Senate recently
advanced a piece of legislation filed by Senator Collins that would require state sub-contractors to employ at least 10 percent individuals with disabilities. This legislation, filed for several consecutive sections, is designed to ensure opportunities and a quality of life for persons with disabilities living in Massachusetts who right now suffer from an 81% unemployment rate. That
number represents a significant amount of human capital that is untapped because of a lack of opportunity for the disability community to access employment. There are many qualified and capable individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts who simply don’t have access and opportunities for jobs. Furthermore, this language includes a phased approach to implementation
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to minimize any challenges that may arise in meeting the 10% threshold. “To allow this incredibly high unemployment rate to go unchecked would be detrimental to our economy,” said Senator Collins. “As a society, we should strive for an inclusive and vibrant workforce that reflects our community as a whole. This bill is step one in correcting the disparity; creating economic mobility for the disability community, generating significant economic impact, and securing Massachusetts’ leadership in economic opportunity for all its residents. This proposal is a win-win for the Commonwealth.” The language calls for state sub-contractors working in the areas of janitorial and custodial services, landscaping services, mailroom support, culinary arts, fleet management, manufacturing; trash removal, document destruction, electronic scanning of documents, facility management and other services to meet a threshold of 10 percent employees with disabilities upon being awarded a contract by a state agency. The language was crafted in partnership with Dorchester based nonprofit Work Inc, and has previously been endorsed by the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Senate Ways and Means Committee will now consider the bill for further action.
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Councilor Flynn Appointed Chair of City Council Committees City & Neighborhood Services and Stand Alone Committee on Veterans & Military Affairs
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oston City Councilor Ed Flynn was named as the Chair of two Council committees this week: the Committee on City & Neighborhood Services, and a newly formed stand-alone Committee on Veterans & Military Affairs. The two committees reflect Councilor Flynn’s focus on delivering quality city services to residents, as well as his commitment to supporting our veterans and military families. As Chair, Councilor Flynn will preside over matters assigned to his committees, be responsible for scheduling relevant hearings and working sessions, as well as issuing reports recommending action on matters under the committee’s purview. The Committee on City & Neighborhood Services works to ensure equitable delivery of basic city services
to residents in Boston. Its jurisdiction also includes issues brought before the Council that are related to utility facilities operations and siting, hackney & jitney licenses, as well as motor vehicle parking. The committee also exercises oversight over the Inspectional Services Dept., Public Works Dept. operations, Transportation Dept. operations, the Office of Neighborhood Services, the Boston Water & Sewer Commission, as well as other departments. The Committee on Veterans & Military Affairs works on issues relating to programs and services for veterans, active military personnel & military families; including evaluation and implementation of new programs. The committee also exercises oversight over the Veterans’ Services Dept. and Veterans’ Graves Division in the Parks Dept.. Unlike previous years where city services and veterans issues fell under the same committee, this is the first time in years that Veterans & Military Affairs will have its own
stand-alone committee. This change reflects the importance that Councilor Flynn and the City Council attach to issues related to Veterans & Military Affairs, and allows the Councilor to better focus on these matters. Aside from being the Chair of these two committees, Councilor Flynn is also the Vice Chair for the Committee on Civil Rights. He is also a member of the following committees: Census & Redistricting, Housing & Community Development, Public Health, Public Safety & Criminal Justice, as well as Small Business & Workforce Development. “I’m proud to be named the Chair of the Committee on City & Neighborhood Services and the Committee on Veterans & Military Affairs. Both of these committees are very important to me and represent some of my top priorities as a City Councilor,” said Councilor Ed Flynn. “I will continue to work with my colleagues to ensure that our
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residents have equal access to basic city services, and that our veterans and military families receive the services and respect that they deserve.” Councilor Flynn served 24 years in the U.S. Navy and is a veteran of Operations Enduring Freedom (O.E.F). For more information, please contact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617635-3203 or Ed.Flynn@Boston.gov.
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EXCEL Science Fair 2020 by Rick Winterson
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very year, the high schools in the City of Boston take part in Science Fairs. These are activities where students display both their knowledge of the sciences they are studying and their talent for original thinking. Not only do students who enter the Science Fairs have to be smart and talented, these students are required to create a display table that shows their findings, as well as developing an oral presentation to explain their research to the people
attending the Science Fair. It’s a real challenge and a lot of work. South Boston’s EXCEL High has held its own Science Fair for many years. This year’s Fair took place in the EXCEL gym last Thursday morning, January 30. Seventy-five (75) science students at the High School put together forty (40) highly original exhibits, which drew a large crowd of spectators – teachers, school officials, other students, and twenty (20) judges (NOTE: The writer was one of these judges, and was very impressed with the quality of the student exhibits). All of the key sciences were
“The Effect of Pollution on Plants”, a Science Fair project studied and displayed by Ergina and Camilla.
represented by the 40 exhibits – math, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental, botany, zoology, medicine, and so on. Many of them also dealt with engineering. It is impossible for South Boston Online to feature every one of the exhibits and their exhibitors, but overall, EXCEL’s 2020 Science Fair was quite worthwhile. Out of the forty (40) total
exhibits at EXCEL, the ten (10) highest scoring ones are going on to the 74th Boston Public Schools’ Citywide Science Fair, which takes place on Saturday, February 29 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.), in Northeastern University’s Curry Student Center. These are the ten (10) winning exhibits, along with the exhibitors’ names entered below each of the 10 project titles:
1.- Let’s Stop Yeast in Its Tracks Jaleesa Richemond 2.- Air Gap Hack Samuel Teodorak, Jaydam Aponte 3.- Acid Rain Naylana Maloof Campbell 4.- The Effect of Pollution on Plants Ergina Agastra, Camilla Fonseca 5.- Minimizing Bacteria in the Thawing and Cooking of Meat (Chicken) Amine Chajar, Tuan Nguyen 6.- Electric Generator Simon and Isaac Rodriguez (who are twins) 7.- Flu Virus, and Ways to Prevent It Using Vaccination Minh Pham 8.- Fingerprint Patterns Hailey Bravo, Elda Sapon Ramirez 9.- Blood Spatter Hoa Nguyen Pham 10.- How Music Affects Free Throw Percentage Kyle Murphy, Jamari Brewington-Cope
Amine and Tuan at their Science Fair project: “Minimizing Bacteria in the Thawing and Cooking of Meat (Chicken)”.
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Lulu Green Now Open It’s the food that will attract you to Lulu Green at 246 West Broadway. Co-Owners Mary and Nada Lattouf offer entirely plant-based food; additional superlatives include “100% organic”, “subtle Middle Eastern flavors”, and a “Southie-based cool vibe”. Lulu Green’s chef-created offerings are courtesy of Executive Chef Brian Corbley. And desserts and a juice bar are also featured. Lulu Green opened last Thursday, January 30, at 11 a.m. Their hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday; 8 to 8, Saturday and Sunday (brunch offered on weekends). As the Lattouf sisters are fond of saying: “We welcome carnivores.” Nicely spoken!
The bright, new (freshly opened) service counter at Lulu Green on West Broadway.
The façade at newly opened Lulu Green – plant-based foods at 246 West Broadway.
Lulu Green‘s Nada Lattouf (Co-Owner), Brian Corbley (Executive Chef), and Mary Lattouf (Co-Owner).
St. Peter Academy Holds Open House January 29 Charles D. Baker Governor
Kathleen A. Theoharides Secretary
Karyn E. Polito Lieutenant Governor
Martin Suuberg Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY TEMPORARY EMERGENCY LICENSE FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE PURSUANT TO 310 CMR 30.861. FACILITY HAZARDOUS WASTE ID NUMBER: MAR000513044 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a Large Quantity Generator of hazardous waste located at 33 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115 recently applied to the Department for a temporary emergency license for the on-site treatment of thirty one (31) containers of temperature/shock sensitive, peroxide forming materials, regulated hazardous wastes. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. is not licensed to treat hazardous waste. Therefore, the Department is issuing a temporary license to Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. effective 02/03/2020, for a 30-day period that will enable Clean Harbors Environmental Services, a hazardous waste treatment specialist hired by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. to perform a one-time on-site hazardous waste treatment action.
Principal Frank Galligan welcomes visitors to one of the colorful classrooms at St. Peter Academy, during their Open House last Wednesday, January 29. St. Peter Academy is a “family oriented, forward thinking, learning community providing academic excellence while educating the whole child.” Their address at 371 West Fourth St. is marked by the Academy’s eye-catching play area next door.
Clean Harbors Environmental specialists shall perform a chemical stabilization procedure in accordance with procedures set forth in the documentation enclosed with the license application. Once treated, the hazardous waste will be safely transported offsite and disposed at an authorized hazardous waste management facility. Any person wishing to review the temporary emergency license and other pertinent data may do so by writing or calling: Marrcus Henry Department of Environmental Protection Business Compliance Division Bureau of Air & Waste One Winter Street Boston, MA 02108 (617) 292-5576 This information is available in alternate format. Contact Michelle Waters-Ekanem, Director of Diversity/Civil Rights at 617-292-5751. TTY# MassRelay Service 1-800-439-2370 MassDEP Website: www.mass.gov/dep Printed on Recycled Paper
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SBCA News: Celebrating Catholic Schools Week
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hat an exciting week we had last week! Students at South Boston Catholic Academy celebrated Catholic Schools Week. The week began with our students speaking at all the Masses at Gate of Heaven and St. Brigid Church. Many families came to the Masses and also to the Coffee and Refreshment Get Together following the 10:30 Family Mass at St. Brigid Church. On Monday, it was Student Appreciation/Tag Day. Our students were treated to a pizza lunch and a surprise assembly from Illstyle and Peace Productions, sponsored by Young Audiences of Massachusetts. The Tag Day was to benefit Good Samaritan Ministry and the Peace Breakfast in South Boston.
On Tuesday, it was Teacher/ Staff Appreciation Day. We showed appreciation for our teachers and staff with a faculty breakfast hosted by our very dedicated and supportive parents in the Home and School Association. We also enjoyed Book Buddies – a school – wide program with the older grades visiting with the younger students to read a book of the child’s choice. In the afternoon, every student was able to visit the Book Fair and purchase books for their classroom and home. On Wednesday, the 5th and 6th Graders lead the TV Mass on CatholicTV. In the afternoon we held our Annual Spelling Bee. On Thursday, prospective families were invited to come to our Open House. In the afternoon we had our Annual Volleyball
Game for the students. It was so nice to see the older grades helping the younger players on their team. On Friday, we had a school-wide Mass at St. Brigid Church. Monsignor Liam Bergin was the celebrant and the Student Council did a great job as greeters, readers and bring up the gifts, of bread and wine, to the altar. At the beginning of this Mass, Monsignor Bergin invited four of the Student Council members to present special symbols explaining why we celebrate Catholic Schools Week. They are as follows: A student carried the American Flag…We celebrate our Catholic School and the opportunities it provides us to grow in service for others, such as Student Council, Clubs and Sports. A student carried a map of Boston with a St. Brigid
Cross…We celebrate our community of South Boston, especially the work of the Good Samaritan Ministry and the Peace Breakfast which our TAG day supported this week. A student carried a piece of her student work… We celebrate our academic success this week with Reading Buddies, Spelling Bee and the Book Fair. A student carries a picture of St. Brigid and a replica of the St. Brigid Cross. We celebrate our Catholic faith and the gift of a Catholic education that grows our minds and hearts to succeed as a friend and student. We also paid a special tribute to St. Brigid, whose Feast was Saturday, February 1 and as always our South Boston Catholic Academy Children’s Choir did a fantastic job singing at this Mass.
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Book Sale
South Boston Branch Library, Saturday, February 15, 2020, 10AM – 3PM
Gate of Heaven Parish Coffee and Conversation Hour
February’s featured books: Romance Priced at 2 for 1 Enjoy fabulous savings at our Book Sale! Come and browse our wide selection of hardcovers, paperbacks, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks for adults and children, available at low, low prices. All book sale proceeds benefit the South Boston Branch Library and programs Become more involved in the library. Here are some ways: Join the Friends of the South Boston Library. Message us on Facebook or complete a simple form found at the Circulation desk at the Library Friend us on Facebook: Friends of the South Boston Branch Library Support our book sales Donate your gently used books, DVDs or CDs to our sales.
Happy Saint Valentine’s Day To All! All are welcome to join us on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Gate of Heaven Parish Coffee and Conversation Hour, downstairs in the Lower Hall, following the 9AM Mass at Gate of Heaven Church on East 4th Street. Looking forward to seeing old and new friends this Sunday
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Frank Stella in the Seaport by Rick Winterson
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outh Boston Online often writes about South Boston’s artistic roots. For example, our town is the home of the Fort Point neighborhood and several prominent local artists. South Boston’s quickly expanding Seaport District is taking an active part in that tradition – the presence of the ICA (the Institute of Contemporary Art) and the numerous out-ofdoors sculptures along Seaport Boulevard are just two examples that have added to our art scene. Late last year, a reproduction of a work by abstract artist Frank Stella was put on display in the Seaport. The original work, created by Stella in 1970, is entitled “Damascus Gate (Stretch Variation 1)”; it is displayed at the Marianne Boesky Gallery in New York. A replica of its brilliantly colored design, composed of arcs and straight lines, is reproduced on the façade of the off ice building where Sephora is located (#60), directly across Seaport Boulevard from the Yotel Boston. Frank Stella, now in his 80s, is still one of the most inf luential artists in America. Fifty years
“Damascus Gate (Stretch Variation 1)” by Frank Stella (1970), reproduced in the Seaport. ago (yes, 50), he created what was nicknamed his “protractor series”; he meant his series to be a reaction to American abstract art that had become stale and repetitious. “Damascus Gate (Stretch Variation 1)” was one of that series. Stella was honored at a Yotel reception when his Seaport replica was first unveiled. During the reception, many of the guests commented on Stella’s humility and his sense of humor. And Stella is local – he was brought up in Malden.
Artist Frank Stella attends a reception in his honor in the Yotel Boston Seaport Hotel.
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SBCA 2020 St. Patrick’s Day Boxing Show Tryouts
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MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale in a certain Mortgage and Security Agreement given by 655 East Fifth Street, LLC, dated November 13, 2019 and recorded with the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 62130, Page 74 of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the condition of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2:00 P.M. on the 27th day of February, 2020, on the mortgaged premises located at 655 East Fifth Street, South Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, as follows, to wit: A certain parcel of land together with the buildings thereon situated in the part of Boston called South Boston numbered 655 on East Fifth Street, and bounded and described as follows:
Saturday, March 14th Doors open at 6:00 pm first bout to start at 6:30 pm Boxing tryouts will begin Friday, Februry 7th Peter Welch Gym 371 Dorchester Ave. South Boston Each Young man or lady will be trained by experienced staff and trainers: Peter Welch, Tommy Connors, Danny Long, James Murrin, Sean Murrin, Anthony Cefalo, Eric Savard Matt Alger, Brian Ferro and Peter Welch, Jr.
Tryout days and times will be: Friday Evening at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at 1 p.m. at Peter Welch’s Gym 371 Dorchester Ave. South Boston
NORTHWARDLY: said East Fifth Street, twenty-three and 45/100 (23.45) feet; EASTWARDLY: by Lot numbered Two (2) as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to by a line through the middle of a brick partition wall, seventy-eight (78) feet; SOUTHWARDLY: by lot numbered five (5) as shown on said plan, twentythree and 38/100 (23.38) feet; and WESTWARDLY: by land of persons unknown, seventy-eight (78) feet. Containing 1826 square feet of land and being lot numbered one (1) as shown on a plan drawn by William Kelly C.E. dated October 29, 1883, and recorded with Suffolk Deeds, in Book 1619, Page 468. For Mortgagor’s title, see deed dated July 27, 2016 and recorded with said Suffolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 56582, Page 162. The Mortgagee reserves the right to postpone the sale to a later date by public announcement at the time and date appointed for the sale and to further postpone at any adjourned sale date by public announcement at the time and date appointed for the adjourned sale date. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. If the premises is a condominium unit, then the premises will also be sold subject to Massachusetts General Laws chapter 183A, as amended, the applicable Master Deed and any and all amounts as may be due, following such sale, to the applicable condominium trust. If the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale defaults in purchasing the property according to the terms of this notice of sale or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of the foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the property by foreclosure deed to the second highest bidder (or other successive bidders, in the order of their bid) provided that such other bidder deposits with Mortgagee’s attorneys, Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP, the amount of the required deposit as set forth below within five (5) business days after written notice of default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to such other bidder within thirty (30) days of the default, which time periods may be reasonably extended by the Mortgagee in its sole discretion. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIFTEEN THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($15,000.00) by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid by certified or bank check at a closing to be
All tryouts and training are free to every young man or lady participating in this year’s show. All boxers will be matched, by age, weight, and experience and must report to the Peter Welch’s Gym with a mouth-guard, shorts and sneakers.
conducted no more than thirty (30) days after the date of the auction. The description for the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale.
BEE Investments, LLC Present Holder of Said Mortgage By its Attorneys, Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP 313 Washington Street, Suite 202 Newton, MA 02458 617-964-2501 (phone) 1/30/20, 2/6/20, 2/13/20
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