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THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021

VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74

Celebrating Black History Month

Hearing Filed to Discuss Safety Procedures at Construction Sites Councilors Flynn and Breadon Refile Hearing Order on Safety of Construction Sites

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oston City Councilors Ed Flynn and Liz Breadon filed a hearing order to discuss the existing safety procedures and precautions at construction sites due to tragedies, accidents and fires in recent years that have impacted workers, neighbors and pedestrians. This hearing aims to discuss how the city can ensure that construction workers and construction sites are safe, that the vetting process for construction companies are thorough, and ways that the City can ensure the protection and well-being of our workers and residents as we continue to

be in the midst of a pandemic.

Last week, there was a tragic accident on High Street in Downtown where two workers were unfortunately killed on a construction site. In recent years, the City of Boston has been experiencing an unprecedented building boom, with large scale construction sites in various neighborhoods. These sites have heavy machinery, tall cranes, and the equipment that is in close proximity to their workers, as well as our residents, our workforce, pedestrians, motorists, and cyclists. Construction workers are often at high risk of suffering occupational injuries and fatalities, and according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 20.7% of worker fatalities were in the construction industry in 2017.

Aside from the tragic incident

SBCA Celebrating Black History Month and Other February 2021 Highlights!

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he students in Ms. Smith›s 5B grade class celebrated Black History Month by researching African American heroes, whose legacy still impacts the world today.

The 5B historian’s researched hero’s like Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Maya Angelou and created banners

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in their honor. We ended this unit with each student presenting his or her hero. We had fun and learned a lot. God Bless America!!!!

During Black History Month students in Ms. Szmurlo’s Art Class, have been studying artists such as Alma Woodsey Thomas, Faith Ringgold and even Jean-Michel Basquiat.

They have learned about their impact on Art history as well as African American history. In third grade, students learned about Alma Thomas

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Boston Remembers America’s Military…

By Ray Flynn, Former Mayor of Boston and U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican

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t always makes me feel proud when Americans stop what they are doing in their busy lives to pay respect and tribute to those men and women who served our country in the U.S. military. Without any public attention, a group of American patriots and dedicated veterans stopped this weekend to place a wreath at Veterans Memorial Park in the Back Bay on the 30th anniversary of the end of the Persian Gulf War. It must be pointed out that many thousands of heroic American veterans put their lives on the line to serve our country.

Many never returned home to their families and neighborhoods, while others were wounded during the conflict. The veterans who returned home never looked for recognition or credit, but only sought respect from the American

public for their wartime colleagues.

I had the honor of witnessing several moving ceremonies in various military battlefields throughout Europe and Africa while serving as U.S. ambassador to the Vatican and living in Italy for almost five years.

It was an extraordinary experience hearing firsthand accounts of historic events from Normandy to the Battle of the Bulge from the military heroes who were active participants.

Southern Italy and even Rome were centers of World War II, so it was impossible not to fully understand the roots of the conflicts. Pope John Paul II always demonstrated a great deal of interest in the events — and why wouldn’t he, he was a young man in Poland when the Nazis started WWII with the invasion of his country on Sept. 1, 1939.

Pope John Paul II would share his extraordinary experiences with the diplomatic community, which I was a part of, from time to time. I traveled with him occasionally and even had the opportunity to talk to him personally about his remarkable

experiences as witness to world events.

That’s why the various wreathlaying ceremonies that take place in the Boston area and around the country are so meaningful.

Bostonians are very fortunate to have several dedicated veterans organizations that are committed to keeping the memory of veterans front and center. This past Saturday, the sacrifices of our Persian Gulf Veterans were brought to the public at a civic recognition in Boston’s Back Bay Fens neighborhood. Other civic tributes take place throughout the year and I would suggest that you

Get Yourself Vaccinated, Please

by Rick Winterson

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outh Boston Online published two articles a b out COV I D -19 during February. One of them, was a description of the writer’s first injection of the mRNA type of vaccine from Moderna. This was administered promptly and efficiently by the South Boston Community Health Center (the SBCHC). The whole procedure at the SBCHC was very well planned and on time to the minute; the vaccination took only 20 minutes in total, which included a short waiting period after the vaccination. The SBCHC deserves our sincere thanks for their very effective vaccination program Our second article last month was actually an Editorial to encouraged everyone to get himself/herself vaccinated, now that the nationwide vaccine

program is in place and underway.

South Boston Online wrote that editorial because, frankly, we were amazed and astonished that many Americans thought vaccination was a political plot that wouldn’t protect anyone.

Millions of Americans have been vaccinated by now, so we’ll briefly repeat what we said: All four COVID19 vaccines work. Anyone who tells you they won’t work is wrong.

Completely and totally wrong!

Recently, there has been a lot of good news about the pandemic. Death rates and active cases continue to drop. There are now four vaccines approved, after a year of extraordinary efforts by our medical establishments – Pfizer, Moderna, Astra-Zeneca (in Europe), and Johnson & Johnson, who has just developed an effective one-shot vaccine. President Biden promises that all adults in America will have vaccines available to

take the opportunity to encourage the younger members of your family to attend them and learn about our country’s remarkable military history.

Don’t leave the narrative to critics.

This coming September, the anniversary of first Vietnam Memorial in America will take place in South Boston, which will also honor America’s Medal of Honor recipients. You would be proud to attend and pay tribute to all the men and women who served our country in a time of need. It’s a great time for Americans to say thank you to our veterans.

them by the end of May - two full months earlier than expected. And if you need any other incentive to get yourself vaccinated, we heard Dolly Parton sing a country song on WBZ news radio that recommended vaccination. Ms. Parton herself is 75, by the way.

Thanks for the advice, Dolly!

Finally, a highly optimistic personal note: On Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m., March 2, this grateful writer received his second injection of the Moderna vaccine at the SBCHC, exactly 28 days after his first. Right on time, it took only 20 minutes, just like his first injection. And he still intends to follow all of the pandemic protocols, even though his immunity will kick in over the next few days. He’ll close by strongly recommending that everyone gets vaccinated as soon as they possibly (and legally) can.

Thanks for doing this – for yourself, and for those around you.

With your help, we are winning.

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Collins, Biele Support $16 Billion in Transportation System

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Including $13 million for South Boston Roadways and Planning Efforts

tate Senator Nick Collins and State Representative David Biele joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature in passing a transportation bond bill that authorizes $16 billion for maintaining and improving the Commonwealth’s roads, bridges, and public transportation systems.

The legislation, An Act authorizing and accelerating transportation investment, ensures that Massachusetts invests in large-scale transportation capital and improvement projects, municipal road and bridge projects, regional transportation, as well as programs aimed at reducing congestion and improving air quality.

Regarding South Boston and Dorchester, the legislation

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Construction Safety on High Street, we have unfortunately witnessed several accidents in recent years of injured or even killed construction workers. It is critical that we ensure the safety of our construction workers, as well as our residents and workforce. We need to make sure that safety procedures and precautions are adhered to at these worksites, and that there is a thorough vetting process for construction companies. As we are also still dealing with the pandemic, we also need to ensure that our construction workers are provided with the adequate personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of COVID-19 while on the job.

“Construction workers are a critical part of our workforce in the city, and it is imperative that these sites have the appropriate measures in place to ensure their health and safety,” said Councilor Flynn. “We need to ensure that construction sites and equipment are secured, and that there are strict measures in place to prevent any accidents that can harm workers, pedestrians, neighbors and motorists. I look forward to working with city officials and safety advocates on this issue.”

For more information on the hearing, please contact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617-635-3203.

specif ica lly a ut h or i z e s : $10 million for design and improvements to intersections, roadways, sidewalks, and bridges along East Broadway, West Broadway, Dorchester Avenue, Old Colony Avenue, L Street, Farragut Road, Day Boulevard, Northern Avenue, and Haul Road; $1.5 million for improvements at JFK Station, Andrew Station, and Broadway Station; $1 million to study bottlenecks and transportation along the corridor between JFK Station, Andrew Station, and Broadway Station, including Kosciuszko Circle, Old Colony Avenue, Dorchester Avenue, and Mount Vernon Street; $1 million for the study and implementation additional/ alternative bus route between

South Station and South Boston, bypassing Summer Street; and $100,000 on a study to reconfigure Kosciuszko Circle.

“We hear daily about the importance of improving our roads, public transit, and transportation system as a whole,” said Senator Collins. “Safe streets, reliable transit, and rapid mobility is essential to the residents throughout my district, and I am proud to have delivered this long-term bill that will make a real difference in people’s commutes.”

“This bill authorizes funding for crucial infrastructure improvements in our transit system and allocates funding for our local streets and roadways, while supporting future transportation planning efforts,” said Rep. Biele. “I was proud to join my colleagues in

passing this bond authorization to help build a better transportation system for residents and businesses in South Boston, Dorchester, and across Massachusetts.”

Additionally, the bill also authorizes: $4.4 billion for federal aid projects; $3 billion dedicated to system modernization investments and rail improvements for the MBTA; $595 million for Green Line extension improvements; and $50 million to support Complete Streets program; $50 million in municipal grants for rapid transit bus lanes and bus shelters; and $30 million for water transportation grant programs.

The legislation was signed into law by Governor Baker following its passage by the Legislature.

The Tom and Eddie Butler Senior Salute Luncheon Presented by

The Msgr. Thomas J McDonnell and Frank Kelley Holiday Dinner and The South Boston Citizen’s Association

Please call 617-586-5824 if you would like a traditional boiled dinner delivered to your home. Meals will be delivered on March 17th between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Safety protocols in place).

Donations can be made payable to: South Boston Seaport Collaborative (memo: Holiday Dinner) Please mail or deliver checks to: Deja Brew 704 East Broadway South Boston, MA 02127

Special thanks to the Boston Firefighters Local 718 IAFF

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Puppy Love Dogs Can’t Get Enough of Wolfie’s All Natural Treats

By Ginger DeShaney

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ane Hayes Handrahan loves dogs. Some might even call her a “crazy dog lady.”

“Anyone who has surrendered their heart to their dog understands what I mean. I love dogs because people …,” she said, trailing off.

“Dogs are wicked cool. They all have their own cool personalities. They’re kind of like people, but they don’t talk back. They are always happy to see you. They don’t make snide remarks.”

T hen t here’s t h at unconditional love dogs offer.

Jane turned her passion for pooches into a business.

Several years back, Jane made the unfortunate mistake of buying her beloved black German Shepherd, Leyna, chicken treats made in China.

She then realized that polyurethane was an ingredient in the product to increase its shelf life. “I almost threw up,” she said. “I thought, ‘Oh my God, I’m giving my dog this!’ ” She looked locally to find Leyna’s favorite chicken treats and found some in a nearby neighborhood, but they cost $10 for 3 oz. “I realized I couldn’t afford it,” she said.

So she took to the Internet in search of treats, and not finding anything, she researched how to make the treats herself.

Jane, who has always had dogs, bought a small dehydrator about seven years ago and dehydrated the chicken treats herself. Leyna loved them! Jane told friends about the treats and they wanted to try them

with their dogs. Needless to say, those dogs loved them, too! (By the way, cats are big fans of her treats, as well.)

Thus, her business, Wolfie’s All Natural Treats, was born. Leyna, who has since crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, was the catalyst for the name.

Because a lot of people -- mostly kids -- thought Leyna was a wolf, Jane came up with the name Wolfie’s.

Her dog Mina graces the Wolfie’s packaging. Jane and Mina unknowingly photobombed local photographer Mucka Finyardi at Castle Island one day. He was there taking photos of the flag but Jane hadn’t seen him. Later on, Mucka texted Jane a photo of her and Mina, telling Jane about her photobomb.

She asked Mucka to crop her out of the photo and now Mina is the face of Wolfie’s packaging.

The 100% all-natural chicken treats are hand- and homemade in South Boston. Jane also makes pork treats (not a big seller), turkey meatballs (for dogs allergic to chicken), and occasionally liver treats. There are no preservatives and no additives.

She quickly outgrew her little dehydrator and invested in three industrial strength dehydrators as more and more people wanted the dog treats.

Jane grew up across the street from K&8 Market and asked the owners if she could buy chicken wholesale from them.

They told her, “Bring some [treats] down and we’ll see how they go.”

She shops regularly at Lambert’s and was telling people there about the treats. They told her: “Bring some over.”

Jane Hayes Handrahan and has customers to whom she regularly sends treats.

But this crazy dog lady doesn’t just make delicious dog treats. She Lambert’s also creates custom collars and leashes.

Deja Brew Her “crafts” room houses Deirfiur her three industrial dehydrators Roza Lyons and her industrial sewing machine She got started making Olga’s Kafe leashes and collars after she saw something online that she really liked Jane also sells her goods at local and thought, “I can make that.” pop-ups and does especially well in In addition to the leash/ South Boston because people know collar designs she creates, she’ll her, she lives in Southie, and a lot of people here have dogs. Customers can make whatever anyone wants. She’s done themes including nautical, also reach out to Jane on her Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ preppy, Irish, military, you name it!

To keep up with demand, WolfiesAllNaturalTreats) and via email (wolfiesallnaturaltreats@gmail.com). Jane, who is also a dog walker, makes treats almost every day.

Jane is not a shy person: “I’ll Customers are thankful for approach people with dogs and I’ll just tell them” about the treats the crazy dog lady because they have and where they can find them. peace of mind knowing they are giving their dogs all-natural treats.

She will ship her products While her treats are no longer on the shelves at K&8, they are on the shelves of the following:

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A Reminder – This Saturday Afternoon As a reminder from South Boston Online, please remember that Black Owned BOS, a consortium of highly skilled and creative small businesses, will hold the last day of their pop-up market this coming Saturday, March 6, from 12 noon till 6. We reported on the event in our February 18 issue (pg. 5), and can recommend it to you.

The pop-up market, called the “Spread Love Collective”, is taking place in the South Bay Shopping Center, at 28 District Avenue (where The Loft used to be located). Shown above is B. Royal Boutique, just one of the 13 varied pop-up markets that will be on display.

Don’t miss it.

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Greg Liakos Joins Medicine Wheel

by Rick Winterson

MWP’s newly created position as the organization’s Interim Executive Director. Greg has now joined Founder and Artistic Director Michael Dowling, the MWP Board of Trustees, and MWP’s talented, dedicated staff full time. Specifically, Greg will be asked to strengthen the MWP organization and to create a strategic plan with longterm vision. A generous grant from the Devonshire Foundation allowed this to happen; Greg was selected from among several finalists to fill this position. We quote Board Chair Dr. Rohit Chandra, who said, “To succeed, we need a strong organizational foundation, and Greg’s arrival is a key step on that path.”

Gregory Liakos was born and brought up in Peabody; his father and mother are Greater Bostonians as well – his father originally from Central Square; his mother, a Watertown native.

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o far, 2021 has been a year of change and growth for Medicine Wheel Productions (MWP) and their display space, the SPOKE Gallery. As South Boston Online has reported, MWP relocated from their location on the second floor of 110 K Street to new quarters at 840 Summer Street, between First and Second, a move supported by Allison Drescher at Hyde Properties. The K Street location, where they had been for several years, will be undergoing massive renovations in the near future, so look for MWP’s colorful signage on Summer Street soon.

In addition, as of January 1, Gregory Liakos has assumed

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Greg Liakos Settles Down to His New Position as Interim Executive Director of Medicine Wheel Productions/SPOKE Gallery.

Greg received his Bachelor’s degree in Politics and English Literature from Assumption College in Worcester, and later on a Master’s in History at Tufts. He and his wife Kathleen have raised two children, David and Madeline; they now live in Wakefield.

For ten years Greg was a reporter, eventually ending his newspaper days with the Salem News daily. He then served as head of Public Relations with Salem’s striking Peabody-Essex Museum during its $25 million expansion phase early in the 2000s.

After that, he became the Director of Communications and External Affairs for the Mass. Cultural Council, which was formed as the Commonwealth’s art agency in response to the founding (and funding) of the Federal NEA – the National Endowment for the Arts.

His many activities, at work and on his own time, earned Greg a “Champion of Artists” Award for his efforts.

Greg describes his overall interests as being at “the intersection of arts and

culture with government and public affairs”. He views MWP as being an ideal fit with that description because of its use of art in so many ways – for inclusivity, devoted to youth creativity, in support of recovery (Greg himself is in recovery) and numerous other needed community programs. Recent examples of such programs include environmental issues and climate change – global warming, in particular. Here in South Boston we have experienced flooding of Moakley Park and portions of Fort Point due to global warming.

Greg’s practical planning qualifications will be needed to oversee a final move by MWP and the SPOKE Gallery. The target for this relocation will be an unused building in Old Colony, after renovations to the residences are completed over the next few years.

And this will be in addition to the challenges he encounters in developing and implementing a long-term mission for MWP and its SPOKE Gallery.

Welcome to South Boston, Greg.

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Medicine Wheel Productions(MWP)/SPOKE Gallery have relocated to quarters at 840 Summer Street, where they will continue to offer their artbased activities to the South Boston community.

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Renée Moran Medical Aesthetics has Partnered with Lisa Rooney of Seaport Dental Associates

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kincare expert and entrepreneur Dr. Renée Moran announced today the opening of a second Dr. Renée Moran Medical Aesthetics spa in Boston›s Seaport District. The new medical spa is located on the second floor of Seaport Dental Associates, another femaleowned business, at 451 D Street and is scheduled to open its doors to clients on International Women’s Day on March 8.

Dr. Moran opened her first boutique spa in Newton Centre in May 2019. She grew her business steadily through 2020 in the midst of the pandemic and marked her first anniversary with the launch of her own medicalgrade skincare line, RM Skincare, offering clients more than 30 products and at-home treatments.

“We always saw cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics as a natural business fit so our collaboration wit h Seapor t Dental to expand our services into downtown Boston is so exciting. We look forward to welcoming new clients from all

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aturday, after midnight on February 27, the month’s Full Moon was shining brilliantly over South Boston during one of the few unclouded hours that night. This lunar display has been

over the city,” said Dr. Moran.

“This has been an especially challenging year for our business and small businesses everywhere and we are so grateful to our amazing clients, family and friends for suppor ting us through these tough times.”

A s a sign of gratitude to hea lthcare workers and teachers during the opening month of March, a 20 percent discount on treatments will be of fered at the Seaport loc at ion (w it h appropriate ident i f ic at ion p r o v i d e d .)

T he ne w Dr. R enée Moran Medical Aesthetics at Seaport Dental Associates is comprised of 500 square feet of treatment rooms within the 4500 square foot practice; it will be open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday evenings and Saturdays by appointment. For more information visit www.drmoran. co or call (617) 981-3256.

Dr. Renée Moran Medical Aesthetics offers the most soughtafter, non-invasive aesthetic and

The Dr. Renée Moran Medical Aesthetics Team, L-R: Diane Biase, Samantha Tornabene, Dr. Renée Moran, Bella Illiano. PHOTO CREDIT: @rianyhaffeyphoto and @elevensevenmedia

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The Snow Moon, but No Snow named the “Snow Moon”, because snow on the ground in February is (or used to be) so common. Last weekend, it was almost all rainy weather.The name Snow Moon is attributed to various sources,

including early immigrants to Canada and northern Native American tribes.

It’s also said the Snow Moon name began back in what’s now called the “Little Ice Age”, which occurred from about 1450 until 1850 C.E.

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and how she used abstract painting techniques to create concentric circles. Fifth and Sixth grade learned about Faith Ringgold and how she uses paint and sewing techniques to create memory quilts about her life and ancestry. Students created based on those artists, while still creating their own meaningful work of art.

This year South Boston Catholic Academy students in Ms. Tynan’s Music class are proudly honoring the lives of Black musicians of present and past. Starting with our youngest friends in Kindergarten through 6th grade, we are exploring the lives of black musicians and their contribution to musical history.

Where would jazz be without Louis Armstrong? Or opera be without the early voice of Marion Anderson? In Kindergarten students have learned biographical songs, set to American

folk tunes, like a song about Louis Armstrong set to the tune of When the Saints Come Marching In (one of his biggest hits). We also are exploring the lives of less famous artists such as Melba Liston, a contemporary of Armstrong, who was the first female

Gate of Heaven & St Brigid of Kildare Parishes UPDATE This Photo by Unknown Author is

Religious Education (Grade K - 6) Classes will begin Sunday March 14, 2021 Classes will take place in the lower hall of St. Brigid Church Class time: 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. followed by the 10:30 a.m. Mass

Registration ONLINE or IN PERSON Please come by St. Brigid Church to Register on Sunday, March 14th from 8:30 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.

Class will begin at 9:15 a.m. Or Visit our Website for Online Registration

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Tentative Class Schedule (March-June 2021) Our Sacramental Program is a two-year program in accordance with Archdiocese of Boston Guidelines.

For those students enrolling in our 1st or 2nd grade for the first time who were not Baptized in either St. Brigid or Gate of Heaven Church, please provide a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate.

Please note that First Grade Parents should enroll their child in the First Grade Program in order for their child to receive their Sacrament of First Holy Communion in the 2nd Grade in 2022.

The children/families will be required to wear a mask at all times.

Your child’s teacher will be in touch with you with further information about Pandemic Safety Protocols.

trombone player to be allowed to play on the bandstand. In sixth grade we read “When Marion Sang”, describing the amazing life of Marion Anderson.

Anderson was a famous opera singer who fought to be heard in the United States, and eventually convinced Eleanor Roosevelt to help her overcome the racial bias in the opera world. With Roosevelt’s help she was invited to sing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to a crowd of thousands. Sixth grade has also discussed the lives of various black composers and modern artists.

The gift of music is one of the many wonderful gifts God has given to us all!

Some of our other February highlights include…Celebrating our 100th Day of school and February Vacation Camp…The students that attended camp during our February vacation had a terrific time making Musical Rain Sticks, making crafts, playing fun games in the gym and much more.

Ms. Reh’s 2B students have been working so hard on their biographies for Black History Month

that she wanted to celebrate their hard work. On February 25, Ms. Reh took her students on a field trip to M Street Beach. As you can see from their photo, a good time was had by all! On February 26, the 3rd grade students in Mr. Stautberg’s class, the student’s in 5A in Ms. Worthen’s class and Ms. Hosil’s grade 6 students also got a nice treat by going out to M Street Park to enjoy the great weather after a week of hard work. What a great way to end the month of February and welcome the month of March!

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Twelfth and Final Year for McCarthy Memorial Scholarships Since the Fund’s beginning, it has awarded a total of 42 scholarships in support of advanced education.

Out of more than 100 applicants in 2020, four of these worth $1,000 each were awarded last year to: Olivia Gallo (Leominster) Elizabeth Wilson (Southeastern VoTech) Owen Dowly (Dudley) Jack Long (Milton)

by Rick Winterson

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ou should know that the annual Joseph A. McCarthy Memorial Scholarship Fund will again be offering scholarships this year for the twelfth (and final) year in a row. Joseph A. McCarthy died on February 9, 2009, at age 70.

He was certainly a memorable man with (very) deep Irish and American roots, so his family decided to honor him by awarding scholarships to accredited colleges or technical schools in his name.

The original intention was to award these scholarships for a period of approximately ten years, which would have meant up to 2019.

Actually, this year of 2021 will be the twelfth such group of awards.

Please remember that your applications must be received on or before Thursday, April 15. And John then informed us that this year’s five Awards would be the final group offered by the Memorial Scholarship Fund, before it comes to an end.

The 38 other past recipients have come from all over Boston, as well as from many other towns around Massachusetts.

The 2021 final recipients of the McCarthy Scholarships will be five in number; all of them will receive $2,000 Awards for their efforts. Anyone interested in applying for a 2021 Award should first log onto: http://www. jose phamccarth yschol arship. com and become familiar with the instructions. Each applicant must submit an essay of 1000 words or less on: “An Irish-American Contribution to Society (Either Nationally or Locally)”. The writers of the five winning essays will then each receive a $2,000 scholarship.

Of course, each applicant must also verify that she/he will actually attend a qualifying college or school. And please remember that you definitely do not have to be Irish or from South Boston to apply. The Joseph A. McCarthy Memorial Scholarship Fund is open to every qualified student in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

REMINDER SB Citizens’ Association’s Evacuation Day Essay and Poster Competitions Due by Friday, March 12th, 2021 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 12th, 2021 at 5 p.m. 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 at170 M Street.

Poster competition Grades 3-5 Subject matter has been specifically chosen as follows.The poster competition is open to all students that attend schools in South Boston.

This year’s theme is the significance of Colonel Henry Knox and the Noble Train of Artillery. Poster should be original compositions, in any medium at least 8 1/2 x 11” but preferably larger.

Prizes are as follows: First prize$100 Second prize $75 Third prize $25

Essay competition Grades 6-8

What is the significance of Dorchester Heights ? Please focus on the history and importance to the South Boston community. Essays should be at least 500 words

Prizes are as follows: First place $100 Second prize $75 Third prize $25

Essay Competition Grade 9-12

This Essay competition is open to all students that attend ALL schools in the City Boston.

What role did the smallpox epidemic play in the Evacuation of Boston in March 1776 and the War of Independence till surrender at Yorktown.

How did the epidemic effect General Washington and British Troops.

Essays should be at least 1000 words. 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 12th, 2021 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 at170 M Street.

Prizes are as follows: First prize $150 Second prize $100 Third prize $50

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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 Randolph REI Group, LLC, dated January 20, 2017 recorded with the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 57456, Page 289, 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 11:00 A.M. on the 22nd day of March, 2021, on the mortgaged premises located at 298 East Eighth Street, Unit #3, Boston (South Boston), Suffolk County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, as follows, to wit: The Condominium Unit (the “Unit”) known as Unit 3 in the 298 East Eight Street Condominium, a condominium (the “Condominium”) established pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 183A

by Master Deed dated June 17, 2006 and recorded with the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds on June 19, 2006 in Book 40025, Page 99 (the “Master Deed”) which unit is shown on the floor plans (the “Plans”) filed simultaneously with the Master Deed and on the unit plan attached hereto.

The post office address of the Unit is: 298 East Eight Street, Unit 3, South Boston, MA 02127.

The subject Unit is shown on the Master Plan of the Condominium filed in the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds and on the Unit plan of the Subject Unit, which is attached to the first unit deed, and the verified statement of a registered architect in the form required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 183A, Section 8 and 9, that is affixed to said Master Plans and Unit Plan.

The Unit is conveyed together with:

An undivided interest of 39.00% in the common areas and facilities (the “Common Elements”) of the Condominium described in the Master Deed, attributable to the Unit. The area of said Unit is approximately 585 square feet.

An easement for the continuance of all encroachments by the Unit on any adjoining units or Common Elements now existing as a result of construction of the Condominium, or which may come into existence hereafter as a result of settling or shifting of the building, as a result of repair or restoration of the building or of the Unit after damage or destruction by fire or other casualty, or after a taking in condemnation or eminent domain proceedings or by a reason of an alteration or repair to the Common Elements made by or with the consent of the Trustees.

Rights and easements in common with other unit owners, as described in in the Master Deed.

Said Units is conveyed subject to:

Easements in favor of adjoining units and in favor of the Common Elements for the continuance of all encroachments of such adjoining units or Common Elements in the Unit, now in existence or which may come into existence hereafter as a result of settling or shifting of the building within the Condominium, or as a result of repairs or restorations of the Condominium or any adjoining unit or of the Common Elements after damage or destruction by fire or other casualty, or after taking in condemnation or eminent domain proceedings, or by reason of an alteration or repair to the Common elements made by or with the consent of the Trustees.

An easement in favor of other units to use the pipes, wires, ducts, flues, conduits, cables, public utility lines, or any other means for electric transmission or receipt of information and other Common Elements located in the unit or elsewhere in the Condominium and serving other such Units.

Provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 183A, the Unit Deed, the Master Deed (and all instruments of record referred to therein), and the Declaration of Trust of the 298 East Eight Street Condominium recorded with the Suffolk Registry of Deeds on June 19, 2006 in Book 40025 Page 111, and the plans, all as recorded in the Suffolk Registry of Deeds with the Master Deed and as same may be amended from time to time by recorded instrument recorded in the Suffolk Registry of Deeds, which provisions, together with any amendments thereto, shall constitute covenants running with the land and shall bring any person having at any time any interest or estate in the Unit, his family, employees or visitors, as though such provisions were recited and stipulated at length herein.

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (APCC) PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the City of Boston Air Pollution Control Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on March 17, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86329377111. The Commission will consider the proponent’s request for a modified permit for a facility located at 150 Seaport Boulevard, pursuant to the Procedures and Criteria for the Issuance of Parking Freeze Permits adopted under M.G.L. Chapter 111, Section 31C.

This project consists of fifty-five (55) inventoried parking spaces and one hundred and twenty-four (124) excluded residential spaces to be constructed in an underground parking to be shared with tenants, employees, patrons, customers, clients, and guests of the project. The application is to convert ten (10) residential excluded parking spaces to residential inventoried parking spaces.

Due to the public health emergency, the public hearing may only take place virtually at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86329377111. If you are unable to access the internet, you can call 1-929205-6099, enter Meeting ID 863 2937 7111 # and use # as your participant ID.

Translation and sign language interpreters will be provided upon prior request. A copy of the application is available for public inspection by appointment at Boston City Hall, Room 709, from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, or you may request a digital copy by email at APCC@boston.gov.

Questions should be directed to: APCC@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.

For the Commission, Alison Brizius, Executive Director Air Pollution Control Commission City of Boston Environment Department Boston City Hall, Room 709 Boston, Massachusetts 02201 617-635-3850

1 CITY HALL SQUARE BOSTON, MA 02201-2021 | ROOM 709 | 617-635-3850 | ENVIRONMENT@BOSTON.GOV

An easement in common with the owners of other units to use any pipes, wires, duct, flues, cables, conduits, public utility lines, or any means for the electronic transmission or receipt of information and other Common Elements located in any of the other units or elsewhere in the Condominium, and which serve the Unit.

The use restrictions in the Master Deed.

For Mortgagor’s title, see deed dated January 20, 2017 and recorded with said Suffolk County Registry of Deeds Book 57456, Page 286.

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 TEN THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($10,000.00) 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) 2/24/21, 3/3/21, 3/10/21

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NOTICE OF PARTIAL TERMINATION OF NOTICE OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATION Former CONE Terminal 900 East First Street, South Boston, MA MassDEP RTN 3-00257 Pursuant to the Massachusetts Contingency Plan [MCP; 310 CMR 40.1083(3)], a Partial Termination of Notice of Activity and Use Limitation has been submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) for this site.

The Partial Termination of Notice of Activity and Use Limitation, as well as the disposal site file, can be viewed at MassDEP website using Release Tracking Number (RTN)

Guidelines for the Downtown Waterfront Wednesday, March 10 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Zoom Link: bit.ly/2NZgDyH Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 Meeting ID: 160 829 2496

Project Description: Please join Boston Planning & Development planning for a virtual meeting to develop Design and Use Guidelines for the Downtown Waterfront. The Guidelines will inform new development and establish uniform requirements for Harborwalk, the public realm, open space resources and public use facilities. We are looking to hear your thoughts on how to better activate the Downtown Waterfront, ensure the area is welcoming and accessible to all residents and visitors, and create an improved sense of place and clarity.

Translation and interpretation services can be made available upon request by reaching out to chris.busch@boston.gov mail to: Chris Busch Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 phone: 617.918.4451 email: chris.busch@boston.gov

3-00257 at http://public.dep.state.ma.us/SearchableSites2/

BostonPlans.org

Search.aspx or at the MassDEP Northeast Regional Office, 205B

@BostonPlans

Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary

Lowell Street, Wilmington, MA 01887.

To obtain more information on this disposal site, please contact Mr. Chester Myers at Massport’s Environmental Management Unit Office, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA 02128 or by e-mail at chmyers@massport.com.

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