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SBCA Commemorates the Evacuation of Boston

By Rick Winterson

South Boston’s history goes back in time. This takes giant steps to do so. It is often said around here that without Evacuation Day when the British left Boston on March 17, 247 years ago in 1776, there would never have been the first Fourth of July that followed in that summer of 1776.

And that claim is historically accurate, as much as we can tell.

In addition, this justifies the effort the SBCA (the South Boston Citizens’ Association) puts into observing and celebrating each and every Evacuation Day. Evacuation Day in 2023 took place last Friday, March 17, which was also the official feast day of Ireland’s St. Patrick. That makes Evacuation Day and Parade Day huge events around here. In fact, we believe they have become the

City of Boston’s largest and most enjoyable Holy Days or Holidays of the year (whatever you would prefer to call them) – even bigger than the days when Boston celebrates its fairly frequent Sports Championships so far this century.

The SBCA’s 2023 Evacuation Day observances began with a Mass in St. Augustine Chapel. It was offered by Fr. Joe White; the Lector was Parade Chief

Marshal Coleman Nee. The readings were from Psalm 22, “The Lord is my Shepherd …” and the Gospel of Luke, the Parable of the lost sheep. Fr. Joe’s homily was based upon a quote from Paul’s 2 Corinthians – “God’s Way is my way …” After the Mass, about 300 gathered on Dorchester Heights, at the foot of the monument’s western face. Appropriate patriotic music was played

by the band from the Boston University School of Music. The crack Color Guard from the High School, trained by Lt. Col. Hinson USA and Sgt. Machado USA, presented the colors. SBCA President Tommy McGrath opened the ceremony. Superintendent Michael Creasey of the Park Service spoke of their intentions to completely refurbish the monument and to open it up

The student Essay Contest winners with their awards.

Hearing on Safety of Light

Poles, Bridges & Public Infrastructure on April 4th

PAX East at BCEC Expected to Impact Traffic March 23 - March 26, 2023; Local Parking Limited

From Thursday, March 23 through Sunday, March 26, 2023, PAX East will be taking place at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). This event has a large number of local and regional attendees who are expected to impact traffic in downtown Boston, and especially around the South Boston Waterfront.

City Council President Ed Flynn and Councilor At-Large

Michael Flaherty refiled a hearing order to discuss the safety of light poles, bridges, and other public infrastructure in the City of Boston. This hearing is now scheduled for Tuesday, April 4th at 2 pm at the Boston City Council Iannella Chamber. Residents are encouraged to participate and testify in person or via videoconference by reaching out to shane.pac@ boston.gov. The hearing will be broadcasted live on Xfinity 8/ RCN 82/ Fios 964 and streamed at: boston.gov/city-council-tv.

This hearing was originally filed in September last year, when a pedestrian crossing the Evelyn Moakley Bridge in the South Boston Waterfront was struck and injured by a falling light pole. At the time, the Public Works Department swiftly inspected all city bridges in the area and removed 23 of the light poles that were deemed not completely satisfactory, with two additional poles having already been previously removed. It is critical that the city continues to ensure our city’s public infrastructure is safe and structurally sound, and there are routine inspections and systems in place

for maintenance and repair.

“Unfortunately, this incident shed light on our aging infrastructure, light poles, and bridges - especially against the harsh New England weather, sea air and salt water.” Council President Flynn said. “Councilor Flaherty and I look forward to receiving an update from our city and state partners on the inspection and audit of all light poles, bridges, and public infrastructure, and any relevant plans to make all necessary repairs in a timely manner. We must work with our bridge engineers and design consultants to prevent an incident like this from happening again.”

Councilor At-Large

Flaherty said, “We, as a city, have a responsibility to make sure that we regularly inspect roads, bridges, light poles and street signs as a matter of public safety. We live in New England and our area is subject to harsh weather conditions that tend to deteriorate building materials and fixtures quicker than other places.”

For more information, please contact Council President Flynn’s office at 617-635-3203 and Ed.Flynn@Boston.gov.

Traffic in the area is expected to be heaviest between 8am-5pm, Thursday-Sunday.

Please note that the MBTA has scheduled a shutdown of the Red Line from Harvard to JFK/UMass on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26, resulting in a large contingent of shuttle buses.

Attendees, as well as local employees working in and around the South Boston Waterfront, are encouraged to allow additional time for their commute as travel across all modes of transportation is expected to be heavy for this event.

Parking in the South Lot of the BCEC is expected to fill quickly for this event. Additional parking will be offered at off-site lots in the South Boston Waterfront area. Signs will direct attendees to off-site parking. Police details will be in place to help direct traffic and pedestrians.

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once again to the public. Bob Allison, the President of the South Boston Historical Society, gave a short talk on the actual events on Evacuation Day in 1776, including several facts and

figures about that day. According to Bob, 11,000 people fled Boston that day, including around 8,000 soldiers. Our elected officials spoke briefly about this uniquely South Boston day. The annual Essay Contest winners were announced and their certificates

awarded to them at the end of the talks. Many students and faculty from St. Peter and St. Brigid Schools were on hand.

A solo bugle solemnly blew TAPS. The colonial military contingent volleyed, followed by a volley from the costumed

Minutemen. A shouted cheer of “HUZZAH!” ensued. SBCA’s President Tommy McGrath remarked, “We are a historic neighborhood”, and closed the ceremonies by laying a wreath at the stone marking the American Redoubts on Dorchester Heights.

South Boston residents running for the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team Raising funds for cancer research

On April 17, the following residents are running to defy cancer as a member of the DanaFarber Marathon Challenge team in the 127th Boston Marathon®:

John Barry

Julianne Bourque

Griffin Connolly

Katie Flanagan

Kristen Hickey

Samantha Higgins

Sandy Pelkowsky

Along with more than 500 Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge teammates from across the United States and around the world, they will run Massachusetts’ historic

marathon route from Hopkinton to Boston to collectively raise $6.5 million for cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

This year marks the 34th annual running of the DanaFarber Marathon Challenge (DFMC). One hundred percent of the money raised by the DanaFarber Marathon Challenge team benefits Dana-Farber’s Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research, which supports promising science research in its earliest stages. The Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge has raised more than $115 million for the Barr Program to date.

In 1990, Dana-Farber was among the first charity organizations to be recognized by the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A), which organizes the

Boston Marathon. The DanaFarber Marathon Challenge team offers its members extensive fundraising support, training guidance from 1976 Boston Marathon Men’s Open Division Champion Jack Fultz, and team training runs. Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge runners who are not time-qualified for the Boston Marathon receive an invitational entry into the race. Runners include cancer survivors and patients, and family and friends of those who have been affected by cancer. Each team member must fulfill a basic fundraising commitment:

Invitational runners - runners who receive their entry from Dana-Farber have a minimum fundraising commitment of $7,500.

Own entry runners ¬-

runners who have joined the DFMC after obtaining their own race entry have a fundraising commitment of $4,000. To contribute to the DanaFarber Marathon Challenge, visit RunDFMC.org or contact the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge office at (617) 6321970 or dfmc@dfci.harvard.edu. Follow DFMC on Facebook: www. facebook/marathonchallenge. On Twitter: #RunDFMC.

Summer Jobs Available for Boston Youth

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity (YEO) announced the expansion of the SuccessLink Summer Youth Employment program for 2023. The program is now accepting applications. Boston youth ages 14-18 can apply for in-person and hybrid summer job opportunities at nonprofits, community-based organizations, and City agencies. This year, the City made an unprecedented $18.7M investment in youth jobs, the largest in Boston’s history. This funding will support 5,000 youth jobs in partnership with local nonprofits and community organizations and 2,000 City based youth jobs, making the City the largest employer for youth summer jobs in Boston. The program’s expansion is part of a larger effort to incentivize both nonprofit and corporate employers’ commitment to reach pre-COVID summer job levels.

“Ensuring that every young person across our city has access to job opportunities is critical in our work to lay a foundation for Boston’s youth to grow and thrive,” said Mayor Michelle Wu.

“The City’s youth summer jobs program is critical in empowering our youth and connecting them with opportunity. This year, we are expanding the number of youth jobs available and deepening our partnerships which will allow our young people explore careers and develop their skills. I’m grateful to all of our partners and employers for their commitment to our young people and encourage every teenager and young adult to apply for a summer job.”

“Getting a summer job can be life-changing for young people in terms of gaining work readiness skills, identifying career interests, obtaining a mentor, and in many instances, getting that first, memorable paycheck,” said Trinh Nguyen, Chief of Worker Empowerment.

“The City of Boston is grateful to the many community partners

coming together to provide these opportunities for our young people. We look forward to working with all of them to help build for the future.”

Each year, YEO partners with a wide range of nonprofit organizations, City agencies, and lead youth employment providers, including Action for Boston Community Development, the Boston Private Industry Council, Artists for Humanity, John Hancock MLK Scholars, and the Boys and Girls Club of Boston to create youth summer jobs. Youth have the opportunity to get connected to various industries that provide inspiration for long-term careers such as the arts, health care, STEM, sports and recreation, education, and public administration.

The SuccessLink webpage has been updated to make it easier for young people to navigate the application process. Youth can view job postings, see a list of required documents, and apply directly to the organizations. The Office of Youth Employment

and Opportunity also offers application assistance. Youth can visit the office in person, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1483 Tremont Street in Roxbury, or call 617-635-4202 to get help.

The Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity will also be hosting a Youth Job and Resource Fair at the Reggie Lewis Center on Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Youth will have the opportunity to connect with 100+ summer employers, access youth resources, receive job application assistance, and win prizes. Refreshments will be provided. Parents and/ or guardians are welcome to attend with their youth.

Applying for a summer position with SuccessLink does not guarantee a job but the goal is to place as many youth as possible. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Youth are encouraged to get their applications in early. For more information on the 2023 SuccessLink Summer Youth Employment program, visit boston.gov/summer-jobs.

THURSDAY MARCH 23, 2023

More than 800 runners laced up their shoes and braced for the wind Sunday at the South Boston Boys & Girls Club St. Paddy’s Day South Boston Road Race. Daniel Flynn won the event (17:02 clock time) by one second over Michael Nunes. Arianna Maida won the women’s race in 18:13.

Mayor Wu Announces Steps to Increase Availability and Variety of Preschool Seats for Families

Boston UPK seeks additional community-based and family child care providers.

Mayor Michelle Wu announced two opportunities to expand access to pre-kindergarten (UPK) for Boston’s 3- and 4year-olds through the release of two applications, or invitations for bids (IFBs). Together, these funding opportunities will create more seats for Boston’s youngest learners and represent an expanded investment in universal, affordable, high-quality early education and care for all infants, toddlers, and children under five.

“We’re determined to make Boston the first choice for families, and that includes closing gaps in access and availability

of early education options,” said Mayor Michele Wu. “I know all too well the stress of juggling work and family with very young kids—expanding universal Pre-K will not only give our littlest learners the foundation they deserve in life, but also empower working parents and caregivers in our workforce.”

“Providing our families with quality pre-kindergarten options for our 3- and 4-year-old children is critical to ensuring that learning gaps do not form and that students’ academic, social-emotional, and physical needs are met holistically,” said Superintendent Mary Skipper. “We are so fortunate to have a Mayor who prioritizes the needs of our youngest students and their families and provides the

necessary resources to meet such a critical need. Quality UPK is what we need as a foundation for our students of Boston.”

“I have always been an advocate for our young people,” said Boston School Committee Chairperson Jeri Robinson. “Programs like Universal Pre-K are vital to the health and wellbeing of our communities and I applaud this incredibly positive and consequential program from Mayor Wu.”

In Boston, the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) model is a mixed delivery portfolio of programs funded by the City of Boston, offering high-quality choices for children ages three and four living in the city at no cost to families. UPK is a 6.5-hour school day for 180 days per year. The portfolio is made up of three settings: Boston Public Schools; community-based providers; and family child care providers.

Applications to Open For New Providers to Become UPK Partners

Boston UPK is seeking applications from child care providers in the City of Boston to become UPK partners. UPK partners receive funding from the City of Boston to expand the number of high quality, free preschool opportunities accessible to families. The funding opportunity for community-based providers – nonprofit and for-profit organizations, early education providers, private schools, religious schools – is now open on the City of Boston supplier portal for providers to apply.

“To have a great childcare center, we must have highly trained, skilled, creative, professional, and passionate teachers. We are facing difficult workforce challenges,” said Kathy Cheng, Director of the Acorn Center for Early

Education and Care at Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. “With this funding and the consistent support from the UPK team and our coach, we are able to retain teachers with competitive wages, build a strong professional development track, and provide rich learning classroom materials.”

UPK Expansion to Integrate Family Child Care Providers

Boston UPK will further expand its options for families by including family child care (FCC) providers in the 2023-24 school year. Family child care providers offer families more flexible hours, multilingual or mixedage settings, and sometimes more affordable services. This expansion will allow families to access UPK when and where it is most convenient for them. The expansion follows year-long engagement among BPS, the Office of Early Childhood, 20 FCC providers, members of the UPK Advisory Board, and other experts to create the new FCC model. This FCC application will be available on the city supplier portal on March 27. Instructions, a full timeline, and tips for applying for either of the bids through the City of Boston, including details on upcoming virtual information sessions

In partnership with community-based and family child care providers, Boston UPK will offer up to 1,475 seats, an increase of 350 seats. This is in addition to 3,621 K0 and K1 seats in Boston Public Schools classrooms.

Boston families interested in learning more about applying for Pre-K can visit www. bostonpublicschools.org/upk.

by Rick Winterson

The South Boston Citizen’s Association (the SBCA) has observed Evacuation Day each year for 143 years, ever since it was founded in 1880. In addition to its key role of celebrating a Holiday that uniquely belongs to South Boston, the SBCA has, by this time in the 21st Century, become the oldest independent community organization in all of America.

The peak of the SBCA’s annual activities occurs on the Friday before the Sunday when the St. Patrick’s/ Evacuation Day Parade is held.

It took place in the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and featured a program of Awards conferred upon individuals who have been notable for their ongoing support of our community.

Todd Angilly, the heroic tenor who opens the Bruins’ games, sang the National Anthem (he also

The 2023 SBCA Banquet

closed the event with “Danny Boy”). Curragh’s Fancy – Bob Fowkes, Mike Kelley, and Dave Leahy –performed upbeat, joyful Irish music.

SBCA President Tommy McGrath and City Councilor-at-Large Michael Flaherty began conferring the Awards. There were six given out. The Commonwealth’s new Governor Maura Healey presented Barbara Anne Loftus with a 2023 Shamrock Award to recognize her 43 years of selfless service as a devoted Probation Officer, which included a lot of her spare time. The evening’s second Shamrock Award went to Brian Nee, who received his Award from Congressman Steve Lynch, in recognition of Brian’s immense efforts in our community. Next, State Sen Nick Collins conferred the McCormack Public Service Award upon Michael Donovan, who at the start of 2023 had completed an extraordinary 46 years as the Clerk of Civil Court in Suffolk County. City Council President Ed Flynn then presented Parade Chief

Marshal Coleman Nee with his 2023 Recognition Award. Allied War Veterans Commander Susan McDonough enthusiastically praised Greg Lally for his fundraising during the Mayor of South Boston campaign –Greg raised well over $40,000. He and

his co-workers really earned this welldeserved Award. The program closed with a second Award to Coleman Nee. This Award went to Coleman for his role in support of the DAV (Disabled American Veterans), which has been second to none over the years.

Brian Nee (c.) thanks Tommy McGrath and Congressman Steve Lynch for his Award.

Retiring Michael Donovan with new Acting Clerk of Courts John Powers III.

Parade Chief Marshal Coleman Nee, his wife Karyn, and SBAWVC Commander Susan McDonough.

Curragh’s Fancy – Bob Fowkes, Mike Kelley, and Dave Leahy –performed upbeat, joyful Irish music.

Gov. Healey presents a Shamrock Award to Barbara Anne Loftus.

SBCA Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day!

The students at South Boston Catholic Academy enjoyed celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and also the students at the Early Childhood Center, with help from our terrific Student Council members that helped the Toddlers and K0 students celebrate St.

Patrick’s Day, the Patron Saint of Ireland and of the Archdiocese of Boston, on Friday, March 17, 2023. We started the day off with a School Mass at St. Brigid Church that the 6th Graders participated in as Greeters, Readers and students brought the Gifts up to the Altar.

Our SBCA Children’s Choir sounded wonderful, too. Father Christopher Boyle, our Parochial Vicar, was the celebrant at this Mass. At school students took part in a day filled with Leprechaun Hunts, wonderful Irish Step Dancing, from our many talented students, and we

all enjoyed the wearing of green! St. Patrick had a great love for God and he taught about the great love God has for all of us. We hope everyone had a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Beannacht Lá Fhéile Pádraig daoibh… is Irish for, St Patrick’s Day Blessing to you!

Ray Flynn and his family attended the Mass for St. Patrick’s Day at the Cathedral on Friday, March 17, 2023.

ZONING HEARING

The Zoning Commission of the City of Boston hereby gives notice, in accordance with Chapter 665 of the Acts of 1956, as amended, that a virtual public hearing will be held on March 29, 2023, at 9:30 A.M., in connection with a petition for approval of the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Development Plan for Planned Development Area No. 53 (“PDA No. 53”), Channel Center Project (“First Amendment”), filed by the Boston Redevelopment Authority d/b/a the Boston Planning & Development Agency.

Said First Amendment would amend the PDA No. 53 solely as to Project Component No. 8 to prohibit any laboratory classified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control as Biosafety Level 3 (“BSL-3”), Biosafety Level 4 (“BSL-4”), Animal Biosafety Level 3 (“ABSL-3”), or Animal Biosafety Level 4 (“ABSL-4”).

This meeting will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in this meeting by going to https://bit.ly/BZC_Mar2023_1. Copies of the petition, the First Amendment, and a map of the area involved may be obtained from the Zoning Commission electronically, and you may also submit written comments or questions to zoningcommission@boston.gov.

Interpreting services are available to communicate information at this hearing. If you require interpreting services, please contact the following: zoningcommission@boston. gov or 617-918-4308. The meeting is scheduled for March 29, 2023. Please request interpreting services no later than March 24, 2023.

For the Commission

Jeffrey M. Hampton Executive Secretary

Thousands upon thousands of people lined the streets of South Boston last Sunday as the St. Patrick’s Parade resumed its full route. Floats, marching bands, horses, singers, and dancers were among the fantastic participants in the parade.

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

Estate of: Anna Josephine Irving

Also known as: Anna J. Irving, Anna Irving

Date of Death: 02/12/2023

To all interested persons:

Boston, MA 02114

(617)788-8300

A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Timothy M. Collins of New York NY requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.

The Petitioner requests that: Timothy M. Collins of New York NY

be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration

IMPORTANT NOTICE

You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of04/28/2023.

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

UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC)

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

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

Date: March 17, 2023

Vincent Procopio, Register of Probate

aul J. Gannon PC

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Virtual Public Meeting

232 A Street

April 12, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Project Proponent: Parcel 3 Ow ner, LLC

Project Description:

Zoom Link: bit.ly/ 3T BJqXI

Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864

Meeting ID: 161 521 9183

The project proposed a single-building comprised of 455,050 gsf lab/office/R&D development located at 232 A Street on G8 parcel of 100 Acres PDA plus waterfront park on adjacent G7 parcel along Ft. Point Channel.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Proposed project and the potential impacts before the Proponent files their Project Notification Form ("PNF")

Close of Comment Period:

4/29/2023

mail to: Michael Sinatra

Boston Planning & Development Agency

One Ci ty Hall Square, 9th Floor

Boston, MA 02201

phone: 617.918.4224

email: michael. a.sinatra@boston.gov

BostonPlans.org

@BostonPlans

Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary

Virtual Public Meeting

2 H Street

April 10, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Project Proponent:

H Street Associates, LLC

Project Description:

Zoom Link: bit.ly/3lydkQ6

Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864

Meeting ID: 160 036 4733

The proposal calls for a multi-family residential development with 127 residential units and a 5,900 square foot retail space with associated garage parking for 152 vehicles.

This project was previously approved in 2012. The design hasn't changed but they were required to file a Notice of Project Change due to lapse of time.

Close of Comment Period: 4/24/2023

mail to: Michael Sinatra

Boston Planning & Development Agency

One City Hall Square, 9th Floor

Boston, MA 02201

phone: 617.918.4224

email: michael.a.sinatra@boston.gov

BostonPlans.org

@BostonPlans

Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary