THE PRINT EDITION
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020
VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74
Valentine’s Day, 2020
by Rick Winterson
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outh Boston has the privilege of celebrating – really celebrating – several saints’ feast days during our seemingly interminable winter times. Of course, there’s Saint Nicholas in December and his strong presence during our Christmastime as “Santa Claus”, which is 17th Century Dutch for Saint Nicholas. And the celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day has spread so far and wide – as have emigrants from Ireland – that entire nations all over the world
observe Patrick’s March 17 feast day with parades, dances, musicals, and, well, feasting. And the feast days of both Nicholas and Patrick are bracketed by the American Thanksgiving here in late autumn, and by Easter in much of the Western world each spring. And there’s a third saint’s day that we observe just past the middle of winter. We are obviously referring to Valentine’s Day tomorrow on February 14. It’s possible that the roots of Valentine’s Day go back further than either Nicholas’ or Patrick’s Day. One story tells of a Bishop named Valentine, who was beheaded by Claudius the Goth in 269 A.D. (or C.E., if you wish) and was eventually canonized a saint. There may well have been more than one early Christian martyr named Valentine. That name means “strong”, which was very popular back then and was used by both men and women in Roman times. And the martyred Bishop was said to have signed his letters to his congregation “From your Valentine”.
100 Days Smarter By Frank Galligan, Principal of St. Peter Academy The 100th day of school at St. Peter Academy was celebrated on Monday, February 10, 2020. Students and teachers enjoyed dressing up as 100 year-old caricatures of themselves – donning white wigs or baby-powdered hair, with bathrobes, mustaches, and canes. Many students brought in 100 items from home, ranging from pennies, paperclips, buttons, and candies to showcase to faculty and friends. Special treats were distributed throughout the day to make it even more special for everyone involved. It was a wonderful acknowledgement of 100 days spent together learning, growing, and having fun as a close-knit school community!
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 SOUTHBOSTONONLINE.COM
OBITUARY HARRY G. UHLMAN Jr
UHLMAN, Harry G. Jr. Of South Boston, died February 5, 2020, at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Ellen Connolly and Kathleen O’Malley. Loving son of Harry and Martha (Kamppila) Uhlman. Devoted
father of Joseph of Hull, Kathleen Demeo and her husband Gus of Sarasota, FL, Michael of Los Angeles, CA, Daniel and his wife Dianne of Hanover, Maureen Friedman of Braintree, Brian and his wife Kristine of Abington, Keli Cully and her husband Kevin of South Boston, Michael Connolly (BPD) and his wife Kristen of Hanover. Loving grandfather of Katie, Sean, Jack, Devin, Amanda, Donovan, Noah, Delaney, Michael, Harry, Liam, Kevin, Matthew, Hannah and Ella. Brother of the late Patricia Saganey and her late husband Richard, Joseph Uhlman and his wife Claire, Mary Keo-
han and her husband Peter. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation in the O’Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., SOUTH BOSTON on Friday, Feb. 14th from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass in Gate of Heaven Church, 641 East Fourth Street, South Boston on Saturday, Feb. 15th at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. An outstanding athlete, he was named to the South Boston Hall of Fame. Harry was a retired Chief Court Officer at Suffolk Superior Court. He was the Past Treasurer of Local 369 Boston Edison Co.,
South Boston Yacht Club, St Brigid’s Sports Club, and South Boston Special Kids. Late member of the Castle Island Association, Thomas Fitzgerald VFW Post and Army Veteran. Harry was the previous owner of the L Street Tavern and Farragut House. Harry›s dedication to South Boston is memorialized by the naming of the Harry Uhlman Bandstand at Marine Park. In lieu of f lowers, donations in memory of Harry may be made to South Boston Special Kids and Adults c/o East Boston Savings Bank, 708 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127.
Letter to the Editor
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ast week’s South Boston Online had a very interesting page one story on a recent proposal for a marijuana dispensary on East First Street by K Street. Marijuana shops are no longer a debate question but a reality. Now we are talking about sites to sell recreational marijuana. However, as Rick Winterson pointed out, there is still a federal law on the books that makes it a felony to have marijuana on your person. This federal law was never abolished but the federal g o v e r n m e nt a p p a r e nt l y enforce this law any longer. Now states across the country are legally making the possession of
weed as within the law here in Massachusetts and almost everywhere else in America. Writer Winterson did make a valid point when he asked, What if the Federal laws about marijuana starts being enforced once again?: However, what Rick points out is how individual cities and states have decided to make their own laws regardless of existing federal laws that are nationwide. If the federal government stays quiet on laws being changed by whoever whenever, it makes a mockery of the law in its entirety. There is movement across America. It started with same-sex marriage, then it moved to illegal immigrants, then the legalization
of marijuana one area at a time and finally, the latest is second a mend ment s a nc t u a r ie s . If there is a federal law that is being debated, it is up to Capitol Hill and the White House to decide keeping the law or abolishing it. Doesn’t life get disrupted if you can have marijuana on you in one state but instantly become a criminal when you cross over into another state, isn’t that simply stupid? Recently, the NY Times editorialized against 2nd Amendment Sanctuaries in various states counties or municipalities and also compares illegal immigration sanctuaries, it shows whether being used
by liberals or conservatives, sanctuaries that violate federal laws can get quite messy and should be deemed illegal whatever the cause. The NY Times had no choice, it couldn’t oppose one kind of sanctuary while backing another. Meanwhile, it is neither here or there for recreational (or medical) marijuana dispensaries. This is here and it is legal. We can only hope that this doesn’t turn into the wild west. The best citizens can do is attend these meetings and make your views heard and understood. Silence is never an option. We all have a say. Stand up and speak out, then hope for the best.
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on pieces of parchment and put them into a large urn. Young women then picked names out of the urn blindfolded, each taking a chance that she would meet with someone compatible. If you think that sounds like sending valentines today, you are absolutely right. Romantic customs continued to embellish Valentine’s Day. Young bachelors in Medieval England cut out hearts from red cloth, and sewed them to their coats in mid-February to show they were “available” and looking for a wife. That practice is what the old saying,
“He’s wearing his heart on his sleeve”, comes from. In the remoter areas of the American South, Groundhog Day and Valentine’s Day once were celebrated together, occasionally by setting out young green pea plants as seedlings if the weather had become warm enough. Do you recall Tennessee Ernie Ford’s greeting – “Bless your pea-pickin’ heart”? That saying means something. Nowadays, we observe Valentine’s Day with cards, candy, flowers, and scarlet hearts (and even with romantic
books and love stories). But has it changed all that much? Valentine’s Day still celebrates romantic love, as did the ancient Romans and the early Christians. In much of the Western world, that Day occurs at a time of year when winter moderates a little and the early signs of a fickle spring begin to show, as it has over the last 15 centuries. The pertinent French saying is, “Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose”. In English that means, “The more a thing changes, the more it’s the same thing.
Valentine’s role as the Patron Saint of romantic love also ties in with Roman observances in February, which was the month devoted to the Roman goddess Juno, Jupiter’s wife. Lupercalia, the Roman feast of early spring (among other things), occurred over the Ides of mid-February, and had oral traditions extending back to the founding of Rome. As just one example, on Lupercalia the young men of Rome wrote their names
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Meet the 2020 Mayor of Southie After a (very) successful Parade fundraiser in the L Street Tavern, Christina Andrade is planning another evening of good times, good friends and really, really good raffles at Roza Lyons (709 East Broadway). That’ll take place on Thursday evening, February 20, at 6:30 p.m. Don’t miss it!
by Rick Winterson
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hristina Andrade, a resident of South Boston since eight years ago and one of our biggest boosters, is originally from Springfield. She attended Siena College, located in New York near Albany, where she earned her degree in Finance. Her job is the Director of Operations at a web development company in Downtown Boston; she rides the Red Line from Broadway Station to work. In the South Boston community, she volunteers at Compass on the Bay. And now, Christina is currently raising money as Mayor of South Boston for the St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day Parade on Sunday, March 15. As you know, the Parade is emphatically dedicated to veterans of America’s Armed Forces. According to Christina (and in her own words
to South Boston Online), “When I first heard about the Mayoral Campaign, I was excited, but then when I learned that the fundraising portion was going to our veterans, it really resonated with me in a different light.” For you see, Christina’s grandfather was a pilot and Lieutenant Commander (USN), who fought in the Korean War. She goes on to say, “My fundraising is a chance to give back to our veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and a chance to give back to a community I love so much. It is an honor and privilege to do both.” Nicely said. Christina and her husband Adam Hobbs live on F Street. He is a business owner with interests in Provincetown, where the two of them first met. In addition to her career and her community work, she’s a runner who loves to pace herself along Carson Beach. Her other pursuits include dining and various family interests. Christina and Adam are owned by a chocolate Lab named Lincoln (or “Good-Boy” at times). Their dog Lincoln is named after the establishment of the same name on West Broadway, where she and Adam went for supper soon after they first got to South Boston. Now, this leads to another local story. We have heard that Lincoln,
the restaurant, was so named because a workman found an old greenback $5 bill (from the 1920s) behind a plaster wall during demolition. Of course, being a $5 denomination, it had a picture of Lincoln on it. That was considered a good luck omen, so “Lincoln” became the establishment’s name. History repeats itself. Christina is true fan of South Boston. To quote her, she says, “This feels like a real community – a community that really rallies for each other. It’s a place to put my roots down.” Her first fundraiser was at the L Street Tavern late last month. By now, she has already raised $5,000 for the Parade, and she’s very grateful to Susan Woods for her help – Christina calls Susan “The REAL mayor of South Boston”. If you want to support the Parade directly, you can donate here: https://bit.ly/2FjBBAy or you can Venmo Christina directly
Christina Andrade labeled “Mayor of South Boston donation” to @Christina-Andrade (please include your phone number so she can call you if you win). And it’s worth repeating that you are invited to Christina’s upcoming Parade fundraiser next Thursday evening, February 20, at Roza Lyons. It will be a real “Southie time”; the outstanding raffles from local businesses you’ll find at Roza Lyons that night even include rock-climbing. See you t here.
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Annual Timothy Scholarship Hockey Tournament
Gatey Annual Free Throw Contest
This year’s Tournament will be a Battle between Boston and New York. Both Boston Police and Fire Hockey Teams have agreed to play New York Police and Fire Teams at the Murphy Rink in South Boston on March 13th and 14th, 2020. The format will be Bean pot Style, with the winners facing off against each other and the runner ups facing each other in a consolation game. The scholarship is focused on raising funds for local students (both boys and girls) from the South Boston neighborhood to assist with their high school tuitions. It is only fitting that the Scholarship Fund is hosting both city ‘s first responders. Many of the players are veterans themselves and are looking forward to joining in our efforts to bring more awareness to the ongoing struggle of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). To date we have awarded over $50,000 in scholarships to deserving students in our community. We are looking for Businesses to assist with gift certificates or raffle prizes. Also, we are seeking corporate sponsors: Mount Washington Bank or www.gofundme.com/f/yadudedoc Gold Sponsors - $500 __ Silver Sponsors - $250 __ Bronze Sponsors - $100 __
Respectfully, Joseph Cook
Councilor Ed Flynn started the morning with volunteers from Gate of Heaven Catholic Youth Organization Basketball and Pete Marquette at the annual Free Throw Contest on Feb. 9th. “It was great to see so many South Boston youths participating at this fun event,” Councilor Flynn said. “Thank you to all the volunteers, parents, and sponsors for your support in youth sports and making this event successful.”
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Jimmy Flaherty Kick-off Breakfast Saturday, February 29th
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BCA (South Boston Citizens’ Association) Pre sident T homa s McGrath is pleased to announce that the Henry Knox presentations will take place on Saturday morning, February 29, at 10 a.m. in the Seapoint Restaurant, during the Flaherty Kick-off Breakfast. Families, friends, and neighbors are respectfully invited to attend this wonderful event. A $10 donation is requested at the door to help offset the costs. And this year’s event will once feature the great (Irish) music of Bob Fowkes and Curragh’s Fancy. The new 2020 Event Chairman will be our State Representative, David Biele. Michael Donovan, Suffolk County Clerk of Courts (Civil), who for years has supported the efforts to
preserve the historic importance of Evacuation Day, has passed the torch to David. Tommy McGrath said, “As President of the SBCA, it was an honor for me to work side-by-side with Mike to kick off the Annual Evacuation Day festivities. His commitment and involvement with the SBCA and the entire community has been a tremendous asset to me and the Executive Board. Mike assures me that he’ll still be involved with these events. Thank you, Mike!” Representative David Biele is currently serving the last half of his first term in the House of Representatives. A lifelong resident of South Boston, he grew up playing organized sports while attending St. Peter School and Boston Latin School.
David graduated from Boston College, completing his degree in three years – the first person in his family to receive a college degree. He then attended Boston College Law School, where his workload included representing tenants in housing law cases. In describing David, Tommy McGrath stated, “I have known Dave since his Little League and Youth Hockey days. Now, I’ll be continuing to work with him on many community issues that will try to improve the quality of life in South Boston.” David has been deeply engaged for many years with local, community-based programs and volunteer efforts here in South Boston. He currently mentors local youth through the TEAM
Mentoring Program at South Boston’s Laboure Center; he has also served on the Advisory Board for the South Boston Boys & Girls Club. David was the President of the Harr y McDonough Sailing Program and still volunteers with South Boston’s Special Kids and Young Adults. Prior to entering elected public off ice, David Biele spent four years working in the Massachusetts State House on policy, legislation, and constituent services. He has also been a Hearing Officer for the Department of Public Utilities, developing evidentiary records and crafting legal decisions. The SBCA will announce the Henry K nox Aw a r d r e c ipi e nt s next.
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The 10th Annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash to Benefit Better Beaches
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he 10th annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash to benefit Save the Harbor/Save the Bay ‘s Better Beaches program partnership with the Department of Conservation & Recreation will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the BCYF Curley Community Center at M Street Beach in South Boston. In 2019, the program awarded more t ha n $210,0 0 0 to 37 organizations in nine waterfront communities from Na ha nt to Nantasket to support more than
200 events such as free beach festivals, concerts, movie nights and art and circus performances, including $34,000 to support free Life’s a Beach Festiva ls, sa iling a nd k aya k ing lessons, Olliepalooza and the Youth Beach Bash & Splash at Carson Beach.
“Since the first Splash in 2011, we have raised more than $1 million to support free events and activities on the region’s public beaches in Lynn, Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, Sout h Boston, Dorche ster,
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2020 Evacuation Day Events! Jimmy Flaherty Kick Off Breakfast Saturday, February 29, 2020 10:00
a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Seapoint Restaurant ( 367 East 8th Street, South Boston, MA)
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Quincy and Hull,” said Save the Harbor’s Executive Director Chris Mancini. “Though it is cold in the water for a few minutes, the warm feeling you get from giving back to your community lasts all year long.” For just $20, participants can enjoy a refreshing Harpoon beer, hot chowder, and the chance to win round-trip f lights* from JetBlue at Boston’s best winter beach party, while raising funds to support their favorite beach. You can register today at w w w.shamrocksplash.org “The employee-owners of Harpoon are thrilled to be celebrating the 10 th anniversary of
this event with our partners at Save the Harbor Save the Bay,” said Harpoon Brewery President Charlie Storey. “I can’t say I look for ward to diving into freezing water, but the Shamrock Splash is one of my favorite days of the year.” Pa r t icipa nt s c ompete for round trip f lights* for biggest f u nd ra iser a nd be st cost u me from Je t B lu e , which has sponsored the event since 2011. “At JetBlue, we are committed to our communit y and fun is one of our core va lues,” said Donnie Todd, Corporate Social Responsibility Liaison for JetBlue. “More t h a n 4,0 0 0 Je t Blue crewmembers call Boston home; we cherish our harbor and proudly support Save the Ha rbor/Save the Bay and the work they do on the region’s public beaches.” So start a team, invite your friends to join, and
help Save the Harbor ma ke a big splash on the beach in 2020 by registering online before the event at w w w.sha mrock spla sh. org for $20, or register day-of
for $25. Registration includes a beer, warm refreshments, a Ha rpoon Koozie, a nd t he c h a nc e to w i n r ou nd-t r ip f lig ht s* on JetBlue for best costumes and biggest fundraisers. * Save the Harbor’s success would not be possible without t hei r prog ra m pa r t ner s a nd e vent sponsors, includ ing H a r p o on B r e w e r y, Je t B lu e , Mix 104.1, The Daily Catch, T he Blue Sk y C ol laborat ive, The Boston Foundation, The R icha rd Sa ltonsta ll Cha ritable Fou nd at ion, B e a c on C apit a l Pa r t ner s, P& G Gillette, Nationa l Grid, a nd Comca st. Save the Harbor also thanks Metropolitan Beaches Commission Co-Chairs Representative RoseLee Vincent a nd Senator Brenda n Crig hton, t he legislative a nd c om mu nit y members on t he Commission, t he Ba ker-Polito Administration, our partners at the Department of Conservation a nd R ecre at ion, t he B oston Centers for Youth & Families, the Y MC A of Greater Boston, and the hundreds of people who take part in the Harpoon Shamrock Splash every year for their support. *A lt hou g h t he f u n i s u n l i m ite d , some re s t r ic t ion s apply. See the event site at w w w. shamrock splash.org for details.
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“Snowport” High Season Is Here – Celebrity Skate Nights by Rick Winterson
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he Seaport’s ice skating rink, now entitled the “Snowport Winter Village”, or simply “Snowport” for short, is a great place for a solo or a family visit. It has become a destination for winter entertainment, created by WS Development, and presented by the nearby Fjallraven and Capital One Café. This is an update on some attractive happenings at Snow port, which they are calling “Celebrity Skate Nights”. In partnership with FMP Productions, Snowport has already brought in NFL offensive lineman Joe Andruzzi to skate with Snowport patrons. Last Saturday morning, Snowport featured Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon, who then stayed
around to take part in fan photos and to sign copies of his book, “Beautiful on the Outside”. A n appearance by Ray Bourque is scheduled for tonight (Thursday, the 13th) from 6 until 8 p.m. Next week on Thursday evening, February 20 (also 6 to 8 p.m.), Jermaine Wiggins will be visiting. He’s the highperforming tight end who made such a difference in the Pats quest for their first Lombardi Trophy of the century in 2001. Following him, 2018 Olympic Gold Medalist Amanda Pelkey will visit the rink at Snowport on February 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Her Celebrity Skate Night visit will be the last, as the Snowport rink will close after hours on March 1. Admission to the Celebrity Skate Nights is complimentary. For those who want to skate, there’s a rink fee of $5; skates can be rented as well.
Adam Rippon autographs his book, “Beautiful on the Outside”, for two Snowport guests.
The Snowport Rink sits on Seaport Boulevard by Seaport Green.
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Unique Exhibit at South Boston’s Spoke Gallery by Rick Winterson
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f you would enjoy seeing a local art exhibit that combines truly creative art with extremely skillful crafts, then please plan to visit a multimedia exhibit called “Heirloom”
at the Spoke Gallery (110 K Street, second floor). The admission to “Heirloom” is free; the hours are Tuesday through Friday, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., or by appointment – (617)268-6700, Stephen Hamilton is a painter, textile designer, and mixed-media artist. His
cousin, Stacey Hamilton, is a professional photographer. Together, and using all their talents to the max, they created “Heirloom” – or perhaps “recreated” – the cultural inheritance and incredibly
rich visual language of pre-colonial Africa, using their friends in Boston’s black community as their role models. Be sure to see “Heirloom”.
Photographer Stacey S. Hamilton between two of her photos in Spoke Gallery. Spoke Gallery’s Kathy Bitetti (r.) conducts a gallery talk with Stacey and Stephen Hamilton.
Thank You South Boston! On Wednesday, February 5, at 5:20 p.m., a horrific fire began in a vacant building being renovated at 409 East Seventh Street. In a matter of seconds, it spread to our lifelong home at 407. We were able to get out safely, and this is where the story really begins. Our East Seventh Street neighbors were outside with coats, shoes, blankets, whatever we needed. They wrapped us in their arms with love and compassion, and comforted us. They opened their homes to us and our tenants, three wonderful young ladies. They brought toys to entertain, and distract my four-year-old granddaughter. Before the fire was out, friends were coming and calling from all over South Boston, with offers of help. To say that in the midst of tragedy, there is a silver lining is to minimize all that my family feels today. Our house may be gone, but our hearts are full. Things can be replaced. What can never be replaced are the friends and neighbors in this community. Thank you to the heroic men and women of the Boston Fire Department. Your professionalism and courage was amazing. Thank you to the Boston Police and EMS, as well as the American Red Cross, who were compassionate and caring in the midst of a chaotic situation. There are no words to adequately express the gratitude we have to the South Boston community. Friends, neighbors, acquaintances, offering gift cards, cash, apartments, clothing, food, prayers, and the list goes on. We can’t name everyone because the list is too long, and we would be afraid to forget somebody. However, we do want to single out Maureen McCarthy, for her great generosity in opening her home to us. We don’t know what the future holds, but please know that the kindness and love that you have shown us will warm our hearts forever, and will be our light as we move forward. There is no better place on earth than South Boston.
With all our love and deepest thanks, Joe and Louise Stappen
Shawn Phillip in textile
Stephen Hamilton
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NAC Meeting Notes, Feb. 05, 2020 by Rick Winterson
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he recent NAC (Neighborhood Advisory Council) meeting at BPD Station Six (C-6) was convened at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, by Community Services Supervisor Sgt. Steve McNeil. This was the first NAC meeting of 2020; the C-6 Commander, Capt. Joseph Boyle, had been detained at the unfortunate fire on Seventh Street that started just an hour before the meeting. Sgt. McNeil listed several of the more serious police incidents that occurred in the C-6 area during December, 2019, and January 2020. A few incidents of gunshots have occurred, one of which led to an arrest of a teen, who was in possession of various hard drugs. Another
BPD Station C-6 at 101 West Broadway (next to bridge, near B St.). Commanded by Capt. Joseph Boyle. drug seizure contained 24 bags of fentanyl. Those involved appeared to be both local residents and non-residents. One of South Boston’s night spots was found to be overcrowded; a couple of fistfights broke out at local watering holes as well. Mention was made of the new “Operation Crosswalk” – an effort to ensure
careless drivers obey the rules concerning pedestrian crossing areas. City Councilor Ed Flynn was present and made it a point to thank C-6 for their “Operation Crosswalk” efforts. South Boston Online would also like to express our thanks for this operation. There wa s a leng t hy discussion about the meetings
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concerning marijuana dispensaries in South Boston, particularly the one on First Street at the corner of K. Some adverse commentary followed, and the shortage of BPD Officers for three items – construction street blockage, more “Operation Crosswalk” coverage, and details mandated by the marijuana dispensaries were brought up. R e g a rd i n g “Op er at ion Crosswalk”, in order to make this as effective as possible, jaywalking and other transgressions by pedestrians must also be controlled or eliminated. A question was asked about an FBI “maneuver” here in South Boston. This was apparently the result of attempting to find and arrest an individual connected with a bank robbery. The NAC meeting adjourned shortly before 7 p.m. It was deemed a successful get-together.
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Ribbon-Cutting and Robotics Celebration at MassRobotics by Rick Winterson
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wo weeks ago, on Tuesday, Januar y 28, MassRobotics formally opened its new high-tech offices, workshops, and laboratories in the 12 Channel Street building, which are located in South Boston’s Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park. The opening was a high-spirited event that included enthusiastic comments from MassRobotics personnel along with sincere welcoming remarks from Gov. Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh. The ribbon-cutting that closed the ceremonial part of the MassRobotics opening featured a red ribbon that was automatically strung on the spot by one of their robots. The ribbon-cutting was followed by laboratory tours and robotic demonstrations that were truly remarkable. These demos included products-in-action from two dozen top robotics companies located all across Massachusetts. Ma ss Robot ic s is a n outgrowth of a (very) high-tech collaboration between MassTLC, the Mass Robotics Cluster,
A row (of human beings) lines up for the MassRobotics ribbon-cutting. and the Cambridge Innovation Center. The robotics industry was (and still is) growing very rapidly in Massachusetts and all around New England. This collaboration led to the founding of an “innovation hub”, uniting the northeastern region’s robotics leaders. This “hub” formally began five years ago; a new co-working place devoted to testing and prototyping started up in 2017. MassRobotics has become a collective that allows
private companies to develop new technologies of their own and now, South Boston has become the home of MassRobotics. The demographics of the MassRobotics relocation to South Boston are ver y interesting. This isn’t to be critical of Kendall Square in Cambridge, but that specific location has now become essentially full. There is very little empty office space, and certainly, there is no lab space for robotics. South
We Want You to be Part of Our Plan
Boston’s 12 Channel Street building, originally designed for warehousing and light manufacturing, is actually sited in our own Innovation Square area within Flynn Marine Park, and because of that, 12 Channel Street can realistically be a center for sophisticated, high-tech laboratories. Mayor Walsh echoed that planning, when he spoke of 12 Channel Street and Mass Robotics being an avenue for young Bostonians to “stay here” and f ind a career for themselves. Gov. Baker pointed out that a high percentage of Massachusetts companies “have robots somewhere” in their organizations. Obviously, there will be a sharply increasing dema nd for ser v ice s a nd support from MassRobotics.
Our public engagement plan depends on your input on the following: • MBTA public outreach efforts • Goals for responsible and inclusive outreach • Methods and types of community events • Access and accommodations so all may participate Thursday, February 13 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm State Transportation Building 2nd Floor Board Room | 10 Park Plaza, Boston For more detailed information, please visit
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A robot greets the ribboncutting guests at MassRobotics
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Councilor Flynn to Host Office Hours in South Boston on February 14th & 15th
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will be hosting office hours in South Boston this Friday, February 14th, 3-5pm, and Saturday, February 15th, 9-11am both at the South Boston Branch Library. The office hours are a place where residents can come and speak with Councilor Flynn about any concern or issue that they may have. “It is important that I’m accessible to my constituents in District 2, so that I can hear directly from residents about issues that are of concern in our community,” said Councilor Flynn. “Holding regular office hours is part of my commitment to delivering basic city services to my constituents, and I will continue to work hard to improve the quality of life for all of our residents.” For more information, please contact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617-635-3203 and Ed.Flynn@Boston.gov.
Monday, February 24 – Friday, February 28 Registered Boston voters can vote at any early voting location in the City, including City Hall. Pick a time and place that is best for you. Los votantes registrados de Boston pueden votar en cualquier lugar para votar por adelantado en la Ciudad, incluyendo la Sede Municipal. Elija la hora y el lugar que sea mejor para usted.
MONDAY, FEB. 24, 9AM – 5PM
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WED. FEB. 26, 9A.M. – 8P.M.
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Lunes 24 de Febrero Boston City Hall
Martes 25 de Febrero Boston City Hall ( 9a.m. - 8p.m.) One City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201 Copley Square Library 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 East Boston High School 86 White Street, East Boston, MA 02128
Jueves 27 de Febrero Boston City Hall (9a.m. – 8p.m.) One City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201 All Saints’ Church 209 Ashmont St. Dorchester, MA 02124 Another Course to College 612 E Metropolitan Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Margarita Muniz Academy 20 Child St. Boston, MA 02130 First Parish Church of Dorchester 10 Parish St. Dorchester, MA 02122 Mildred Ave. Community Center 1-5 Mildred Ave. Mattapan, MA 02126 Roche Community Center 1716 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA 02132
FRIDAY, FEB. 28, 9AM – 5PM
Viernes 28 de Febrero Boston City Hall One City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201 In order to vote early or on Election Day, you must register to vote by February 12. Check your voter status at boston.gov/elections If you miss the early voting period, you can still vote on Election Day, Tuesday, March 3rd. Si pierde el período para votar por adelantado, todavía puede votar el Día de la Elección, que es el martes 3 de marzo. Learn more at boston.gov/early-voting #VoteEarlyBoston • Call 311 • election@boston.gov Más información en boston.gov/early-voting #VoteEarlyBoston • Llamar 311 • election@boston.gov
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South Boston Catholic Academy News News from our STEM Class
STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Pictured here are our Fifth Grade Robotic Engineers with our STEM teacher, Mrs. Damiano, who are programming their ev3 cars to autonomously park. They are using the Mindstorms programming app. After coming up with a plan, they put that plan into action to see if the program does what it was intended to do, then they debug it, or find and fix errors (bugs) in their program. Smart cars, smart students!
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Community Workshop
Fort Point District 100 Acres Open Space Community Workshop Saturday, February 29 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Public Meeting
15 Necco Street Thursday, February 27
300 A Street
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Epicenter 100 W 2nd Street Boston, MA 02127
Project Description:
Event Description The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) invites you to join the second community workshop for the Fort Point District 100 Acres Open Space planning initiative.
BPDA-hosted Article 80 Public Meeting to review the revised design for the 15 Necco Street project, as detailed in the Supplemental Information filing received by the BPDA from ARE-MA No. 74, LLC, which is a joint venture between affiliates of Alexandria Real Estate Equities ("ARE") and National Development, and ARE-MA No. 72, LLC, an affiliate of ARE (collectively, the "Proponent") on February 11th, 2020.
The Fort Point District 100 Acres Open Space public engagement and concept design process will serve as a guide for future development of open spaces in the area. An overview presentation will begin at 10:30 am followed by the community workshop activities.
Contact: Joe Christo Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617-918-4447 | joe.christo@boston.gov
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SU19P2670
Estate of: Naomi
Also Known As:
Suffolk
King
Middle Name
First Name
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court
Docket No.
INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE
MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
Division
Last Name
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:
Naomi R. King
Date of Death:
October 07, 2019
To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Allen
Petitioner
First Name
King
M.I.
Los Angeles
of
Last Name
CA
(City/Town)
(State)
a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Allen
First Name
King
M.I.
Last Name
of
Los Angeles
CA
(City/Town)
has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve
with
15
(State)
without
surety on the bond.
The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.
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MPC 551 (3/19/12)
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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 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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