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THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019
VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74
Stop & Shop Strike Continues
Stop & Shop Negotiations Ongoing
by Rick Winterson
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s you are reading this, the work stoppage at Stop & Shop began just over a week ago. The stoppage is a strike that was called late last Wednesday (effective Thursday morning, the 11th) by the voting members and the officials of United Food & Commercial Workers Union (the UFCW). It is a large strike action, perhaps the largest such strike in this century, at least in New England. The number on strike is over 30,000; Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island are affected. We understand that Stop & Shop’s managers are currently operating some of the Stop & Shop stores on a part-time basis. In addition, so far as we can determine, the strike itself, attempts to operate stores parttime, and accompanying picket lines have all been conducted in a
legal manner. Based on write-ups in both the Globe and Herald, the issues appear to be connected to the benefits areas in the workers’ compensation packages – pensions, medical care, and contributions to them. Stop &
Shop management has claimed that their final offer is a fair offer. Certainly, the retail food industry has been in a rapidly moving state of change in recent years, so it’s difficult to predict what will happen.
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he five United Food & C om me rc i a l Workers (UFCW ) Local Unions (328, 371, 1445, 1459, and 919) released the following statement in response to the company’s new advertising campaign. The locals are currently negotiating with Stop & Shop Supermarket stores following a 31,000-employee walkout in New England in protest of the company’s proposed cuts to healthcare, wages, and retirement security: “Stop & Shop can buy as many ads as they want, but they can’t change the facts. “Stop & Shop’s late st pr op o s a l will d r a s t ic a l l y increase out-of-pocket health care costs, kick approximately 1,000 employees’ spouses off of their health care plan, and make it more challenging for Continud on Page 7
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Holy Week Reminds us of our Core Values Ray Flynn, Former Mayor of Boston and Former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican.
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alking into the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the South End this weekend and seeing the beauty and magnificence of this just-recently completely renovated institution brought back some incredible memories of Boston’s past greatness. I love to arrive at the cathedral early, to look around at the early arrivals, the stained glass windows, and gaze at various statues, but mostly say a prayer of thanks to Jesus for giving me this opportunity to reflect on the feeling of hope and love I always get while in church. I try to imagine what other people are thinking and talking to God about, but also hoping and
wishing that other people would soon learn of this special feeling of comfort that you get inside the quiet security of a church. I know many people bring their troubles and concerns to church with them, because I have also done that so often myself. After the special rededication of the cathedral altar, I had the opportunity to talk to a longtime resident of the South End who remembers when I was a little boy and visited the cathedral with my grandfather. Workers from the railroad union would attend Mass to commemorate Labor Day at the cathedral, which was often celebrated by Archbishop R ichard Cushing. After Mass on Saturday, I told Cardinal Sean O’Malley how amazing the cathedral looks and we thanked all those contributors
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Cheever, Adelaide K. (McGahan), 81, of South Boston, passed away surrounded by loving family on April 15, 2019. She is the former wife of the late Albert W. Cheever III, and mother of the late Patricia (Patty) Ann Cheever. She is survived by her son Albert P. Cheever and his wife, Krystyne, and her daughter Christine Curran and her husband, Martin. Loving Nana to Elisabeth, Hannah, Daniel, Molly, Fiona, and Brendan. She leaves behind her siblings Ann McGeoghegan, Eleanor McGahan, Helen Muratore, and Robert McGahan. Also sister of the late John C. McGahan, Mary Belanger, Dorothy McGahan, and William McGahan. Visiting Hours will be held at Casper Funeral Home located at 187 Dorchester St. in South Boston on Monday, April 22, 2019 from 4-8 PM. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Augustine’s Chapel in South Boston on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Addie’s memory to the American Heart Association.
who made this renovations possible, including John Fish of Suffolk Construction, Peter Lynch and David Manfredi. Boston has the second-largest cathedral in the United States and we’re all so proud in how good it looks and and how good it feels to pray and visit. Pastor Kevin O’Leary has done an amazing job and we are proud of this son of South Boston. A s I mentioned at the reception after the dedication of the a ltar, probably no city in America has so much going on this Holy Week. This beautiful and historic cathedral rededication, Palm Sunday Ma ss, t he Boston Marathon, and the blessing of the runners at the cathedral, Holy Thursday (visiting seven different churches), Good Friday Stations of the Cross in the South End, Jamaica Plain and East Boston, Sunrise Mass at Castle Island with Father Bob Casey, the Red Sox Patriots Day
game — and I’m going to see my grandson James Long play baseball for Providence College. When my longtime friends Cathy and John White asked me the other day, “How are you enjoying retirement, do you get bored?” they probably were amazed when I said, “Retirement? What’s that?” Church service every day, writing a column for the Boston Herald, and the best job I ever had, coaching baseball to great kids in the Challenge League in Braintree and keeping in close contact with our 17 grandchildren more than keeps me busy. But seeing the determination and dedication of so many wonderful people who keep things going and make Boston special is something I admire greatly. The amazing parents of young school kids, coaches, volu nteers at t he Boston Marathon, the courage of our runners, and especially this year, Colin McGrath’s mother.
Coaches Needed The South Boston Senior Babe Ruth team is in need of a coach(s) for the Summer season. The team is for players 19 and under and plays in the South Shore Senior Babe Ruth. The season starts June 4 and continues For 6 weeks. Players will all be from Southie and King Field at Moakley Park is our home field. The team and its players would like to thank Billy Connor for all his years of service to the players. We also thank Him for his service as a Boston Police Officer. Thank you Billy. If you can help contact Buddy Lane at Budeeln@msn.com or call 617-269-1091. We need to know soon if we are to have a team.
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The Eighth Sorrow by Rick Winterson
Medieval art and architecture. The fire burnt so fiercely that, despite more than 500 firefighters on the scene, much of the Cathedral was damaged beyond salvaging. The spire has collapsed; more than half of the roof has burnt away. Only the façade with its two sturdy stone bell towers remains essentially untouched. Relics such as the Crown of Thorns have been saved. The exact condition of Notre Dame’s three divinely inspired rose windows is uncertain. The veneration of Mary as “Our Lady of Sorrows” originated in the 12th Century (the 1100s). The construction of Notre Dame began in the 1100s, too – 1163, to be exact. That is a coincidence, of course, but there are those who believe that coincidences are really God’s way of sending us messages, without letting us know they came from Him. Notre Dame was finally completed in 1345, some 282 years later. Over nearly three centuries, a spire and a squadron of f lying buttresses had been added to the original design. It was not
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he Virgin Mar y is often referred to as “Our Lady of Sorrows”. Beginning with the Prophecy of Simeon, and ending with the Burial of her Son Jesus Christ, Mary (or Miriam, if you prefer) suffered Seven Sorrows. Four of these intense Sorrows were directly connected with the First Easter weekend – Jesus carrying the burden of the Cross, His Crucifixion and Death, the removal of His body from the Cross, and His burial – all of which took place on the first Good Friday. A nd now there is an Eighth Sorrow for the Virgin Mary to bear at Eastertime. It’s the loss by fire of her Cathedral in France – the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris. Notre Dame might be the most famous Church in all of Christendom, perhaps more famous than St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. And it was an astonishingly beautiful Church as well – a perfect example of late
unusual back then for a skilled workman to spend his entire life on a single sizable building. That included bringing up and training his sons and grandsons to carry on his particular craft on that same building. Now, France is a secular nation if there ever was one, but there isn’t a French person anywhere who hasn’t gone into mourning this week – during Holy Week, yet. France’s Easter this year will certainly be a sad one. The French people take an enormous (and justifiable) pride in their country’s historic landmarks like Notre Dame. We certainly hope that you enjoy a Happy Easter here in South Boston, despite the tragic fire in Paris. Best wishes to everyone who hopes for a Joyful Passover, also. After all, the Last Supper was a Pesach Seder. And do you realize that the tragic Notre Dame fire presents all of us with
a unique way to observe Easter in this Year of Our Lord 2019? So we’re going to make a suggestion on how to observe Easter this Sunday: Already, donations to reconstruct Notre Dame are pouring in from all over the world. We have heard that plans are being made to rebuild Notre Dame in just five short years. Please consider ma k ing your own Ea ster donation to the Notre Dame project this coming Sunday. Think about it, please. Maybe it’s one, small way you can spread a little sunshine over what is predicted to be rainy Easter weekend here in South Boston. Mary will thank you for your help in lifting the Eighth Sorrow from her saintly shoulders. Remember, she also experienced four great joys from Easter to Pentecost. Add to her joys by making a donation. And have a very Happy Easter yourself.
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Seaport Establishments Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer 20th Annual Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer Event May 6-12 Enjoy dessert for one week while also helping fight breast cancer during Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer from May 6 through Mother’s Day on May 12. Restaurants, supermarkets, bakeries, cafés, and ice cream shops throughout Massachusetts will participate in this year’s 20th annual Boston Bakes, including Chickadee, Committee, Empire, Flur Bakery + Cafe, Lolita, Nebo, Rowes Wharf Sea Grille, Scorpion Bar, Tatte Bakery & Cafe, and Trade in the Seaport area of Boston. Establishments have the option to designate all sales of one specific dessert or fifty-percent of proceeds from their entire dessert menu to support breast cancer care and research. Proceeds raised will benefit the nonprofit breast cancer organization Bakes for Breast Cancer which will support the research of Dr. Rachel Freedman at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Freedman’s clinical trials will focus on treatment for older breast cancer patients, an area of research that has been vastly under subsidized. Twenty years ago, Carol Sneider, Founder and President of Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer, set out to create a simple event so that anyone could make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. “What began with 42 pastry chefs committed to donating their culinary creations to raise money for breast cancer research, has grown to over 200 of Boston’s favorite dining spots and shops participating in our annual event,” says Sneider. “During one week, anyone can help raise much needed funds simply by ordering dessert or purchasing a sweet at one of our participating locations throughout Massachusetts– it’s that easy,” Sneider adds. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $1,500,000. This year’s event will be dedicated to the memory of Cristina Moniz-Baltatzidis, a friend and longtime supporter of Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer. For more information, a list of participating establishments, or to learn more about how to become involved in Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer, visit www.bostonbakesforbreastcancer.org, follow Bakes for Breast Cancer on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Dessert lovers can also visit http://www.bakesforbreastcancer.org/get-involved/shop/ and have a sweet treat delivered.
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REVIEW: Ocean Prime
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ou don’t have to be told that excellent re st au ra nt s are being opened all over South Boston, both in our burgeoning Seaport District and in our more residential areas. The strong demand for fine “dining out” here ranges from celebrations, through business dinners, to sumptuous weekend brunches. And that demand is on the increase. T his Re vie w d iscu sses Ocea n Prime – “Sea food, Steaks, Cocktails” – located at
140 Seaport Boulevard. Ocean Prime’s General Manager is Nick Foley; Mitchell Brumels serves as their Executive Chef. We recommend Ocean Prime for get-togethers related to business purposes, and for particular family or social events. The name “Ocean Prime” reveals its specialty: seafood of all kinds. This is New England, so cod, clam chowder, and (of course) lobsters are featured. We were impressed by the sight of Ocean Prime’s “seafood tower”, which was served at an adjoining table. And note that seafood offerings are varied – Chilean sea bass, blackened snapper, and crab cakes round out their extensive “New World” seafood choices. The writer chose the crab cakes, which def initely rival Baltimore’s offerings of the same. And as a nice added touch, the crab cakes are accompanied by Brussels sprouts – somewhat unusua l, perhaps, but one
DIVERSITY STEM SCHOLARSHIPS STEM SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH Massport’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion/Compliance awards annual college scholarships to foster diversity in the transportation industry. The best and brightest graduating minority high school seniors from Massport’s neighboring communities are eligible to apply for a $2000 college scholarship, in support of the Commonwealth’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Initiative. Submission information and essays MUST be received by Massport no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, May 10, 2019. For more information please call 617-568-3190 or visit www.massport.com/massport/community/initiatives/internshipscholarships/
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the writer’s wea k nesses. If you aren’t a seafood fan, rest easy. Along with chicken and chops, Ocean Prime also offers seven prime steaks, from filet mignon to a huge ribeye – and even a Surf & Turf. We can (strongly) recommend their lamb chops, which are quickly f lame broiled and go well with a hearty red such as a Rioja. Give your lamb chops a break, and ask for them medium rare or medium (pink in the middle). Delicious! As you enter Ocean Prime, you’ll first see a festively lit bar. Pause there for a sip or two. Then, proceed into the dining area, where we recommend you choose one of the intimate tables that has a U-shaped banquette for (very comfortable) seating. The lighting there is pleasantly low. And we found the Ocean Prime
wait-staff ’s service to be excellent. South Boston Online will repeat that we recommend Ocean Prime, particularly for special occasions. Here are a few additional details about them: the phone there is 617670-1345. If you choose to take public transport (recommended!), use the Silver Line, SL-1, SL-2, or SL-3, from South Station and get off at the second stop, the World Trade Center. Ocean Prime is just a few minute walk from there. The Ocean Prime concept can be found in nine other cities: Phoenix, Orlando, Tampa, Dallas, Denver, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, and Troy (Detroit). If you would like more information about them, including a number of Ocea n Prime photographs, log onto Ocean-Prime.com.
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Mayor Walsh Announces Coffe Hour Mayor Wa l sh a nd t he Boston Parks and Recreation Depa r t ment w i l l host t he 20t h A nnua l Neig hborhood Cof fee Hour on Wednesday, May 22 nd at Joe Moa k ley Pa rk /Dorot hy Cu r r a n Tot L ot, 1005 Columbia Road, South Boston at 9:30 a.m. “I look for wa rd to t he Neighborhood Cof fee Hours ever y year as a way to start the spring season by getting out to t he neig hborhood s to engage directly with our residents,” said Mayor Walsh. The Neighborhood Coffee Hou r s g ive re sident s t he opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Wa lsh and staff from Cit y departments about open space and other needs in their neighborhoods. Through
t he s e d i s c u s s ion s a nd a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Walsh looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve upon local parks, public areas, and city services. Pa r t icipa nt s w i l l enjoy cof fee a nd brea k fa st treat s provided by Dunkin’ Donuts a nd f re sh f r u it f rom St a r Ma rket. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a f lowering plant grown in the city’s greenhouses as a gift from Mayor Walsh. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raff le prize from Dunkin’ Donuts. Information will be ava ilable on Cit y progra ms from the Boston Public Library, Boston Public Schools, Boston Police Department, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families.
Councilor Flynn Meets with City Point Neighborhood Association
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Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn met last week with members of the City Point Neighborhood Association at their regular monthly meeting in the lower level of St. Brigid’s Church in South Boston. Councilor Flynn discussed a number of neighborhood concerns such as development and zoning issues, pedestrian and public safety, accessibility issues for persons with disabilities, open space and CPA funding opportunities. “I’d like to thank the City Point Neighborhood Association for giving me the opportunity to speak about quality of life issues that affect our residents on a daily basis,” said Flynn. “I will continue to work hard on their behalf at City Hall regarding the issues of traffic calming and pedestrian safety, concerns related to development and zoning, and accessibility for all of our residents.” For constituent service issues, please contact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617-635-3452 or red.flynn@boston.gov.
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Free Cruises to Spectacle Island and Boston Light Marine Mammal Safaris Kicked Off a Beautiful Weekend in Boston With a light sprink le in the morning and the forecast of afternoon sun, 850 people from across the region joined Save the Harbor/Save the Bay on Saturday’s three free Marine Mammal Safaris as a part of the Share the Harbor program. The over whelming response and turnout topped each of the previous 15 trips, not to mention the abundance of seals and porpoises spotted on each cruise. “We were blown away by the record breaking numbers,” said Save the Harbor/Save the Bay President Tani Marinovich. “Our mission is to connect people to the harbor, so we were delighted to see such a great turnout.” Aboard Massachusetts Bay Lines’ boat Freedom, families, neig hborhood g roups, a nd i nd iv idu a l s f rom B oston’s communities and beyond were eager to see what the clean water of the Boston Harbor had in store for them. As the rain subsided, the guests of the first and second cruises were able to see three seals out by the Fish
More than 850 people came out on Saturday for Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Marine Mammal Safaris aboard Mass Bay Line’s Freedom. Pier, and even caught a glimpse of the fin of a porpoise gliding by the Charlestown Navy Yard. The last cruise of the day embarked onto the harbor in 75 degree sunny weather – a great turnaround from the projected overcast skies. A lthough the charismatic macrofauna were a bit more hesitant to appear for the passengers, as the cruise motored toward East Boston, a plethora of seals and even a few
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s free Marine Mammal Safari cruises circled around inner Boston Harbor Saturday morning aboard Mass Bay Line’s Freedom and saw more than 30 sightings of marine mammals.
porpoises made an appearance. In the moments where there were no sightings of aquatic mamma ls, Save the Harbor staff donned their pirate hats and sang the sea chanty Haul Away Together to remind those around them that if they work together, just as the pirates did as they hoisted the sails, they ca n accomplish big things. “In continuing our mission of sha ring t he ha rbor for the public to enjoy, Save the Harbor is hosting seven more free cruises to Spectacle Island and Boston Light throughout the summer and fall months,” s a id M a r i nov ic h . “C he c k
out the remaining Share the Harbor cruise dates on Save the Harbor’s blog at: blog. s a v e t h e h a r b o r. o r g , which includes registration link s.” Save t he Ha rb or/Save the Bay would like to thank Massachusetts Bay Lines for their generosity in hosting us aboard Freedom and making it possible to venture out onto the harbor for each safari, while also giving guests great information a b out t hei r su r rou nd i n g s through historical narration. To stay up to date on future events with Save the Harbor follow us on Facebook or Twitter. See you all out on the harbor!
The Harbor cruises are free to the region’s families all spring, summer, and fall.
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Stop and Shop make it more challenging for 31,000 people to provide for themselves and their families. If the company’s most recent offer becomes a reality, every working family, neighborhood, consumer, and community will be hurt. “We are amazed at the e ver-i nc re a si n g c om mu n it y suppor t a nd appreciate a ll that New England is doing to help us f ight for better jobs and better health care.” Five UFC W Locals representing 31,000 Stop & Shop workers in New England h ave b e en ne got iat i n g a new contract with Stop & Shop repre sent at ive s si nc e January 14th. The company’s latest pr o p o s a l i n c lu d e s t he following dra stic cuts: R equ i r i ng t he aver a ge full-time employee to pay an additiona l $893 in week ly health care premiums over three years and the average part-time employee with employee-only coverage to pay an additional $603 in week ly health care premiums over three years. Reducing t he mont h ly pension benefit for many newly hired full-time employees by
32 percent and reducing the monthly pension benef it for ma ny pa r t-t i me employee s by up to 72 .2 perc ent. K ick ing of f a p p r ox . 1,0 0 0 employe e s’ sp ou s e s f rom t hei r f a m i ly he a lt h care plan if the spouse is offered health care coverage by their employer, regardless of cost or qua lit y of care. Phasing out time-and-a-half pay on Sundays and holidays for current part-time workers and eliminating it entirely for new, part-time (approx. 75% of Stop & Shop’s workforce is part-time). Stop & Shop’s pa rent c ompa ny, A hold Del ha i z e, saw over $2 billion in profits last year and received a U.S. t a x cut of $225 m i l lion in 2017. The compa ny is claiming the proposed cuts are necessar y but is unlaw fully refusing to provide f inancial information to verify that claim. W h i le Stop & Shop continues to propose drastically cutting worker benefits, Ahold Delhaize shareholders voted on April 10 to give themselves an 11.1 percent raise in dividends over the last year. The expected payout will be on April 25 for a rou nd $880 mi l lion.
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Medical Care in Andrew Square Even though Monday was a Holiday, and a busy, important important one around here, medical care was made available in South Boston. Mobile, self-contained medical vans stationed themselves on Dorchester Avenue, about a half a block from Andrew. One of these vans (pictured) had come here from Northeastern. The medical issues dealt with were HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) and STI (sexually transmitted infections), both of which have been increasing due to greatly increased and careless drug use. Thanks for being available.
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Easter Reminders HUB Church, which is located in the Aloft Hotel at 401 D Street, has asked us to mention two of their Easter activities coming up this weekend: First, the Church will be hosting their second Annual Easter Egg Hunt this coming Saturday morning, April 20, at 10 a.m. It will be in a new location – Marine Park. And the best news is that their 2019 Easter Egg Hunt will have 20,000 eggs (!!). That’s double the number of eggs they had last year. Second, you are invited to join with the HUB Church family for their Easter Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. in the Aloft Hotel at 401 D Street. Everyone is welcome (more details at HubChurchSouthie.com).
And have a very Happy Easter.
South Boston-Seaport Catholic Collaborative St. Peter Lithuanian, St. Vincent De Paul St. Monica-St. Augustine
Holy Thursday Mass in English at St. Peter’s 7:00 pm Mass in Spanish at St. Monica’s 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday Service in Lithuanian at St. Peter’s 3:00 p.m. Service in English at St. Peter’s 7:00 p.m. Service in Spanish at St. Monica’s 7:00 p.m.
Saturday Easter Vigil Mass in English at St. Peter’s 7:30 p.m. Mass in Spanish at St. Monica’s 7:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday Mass in English at St. Peter’s 9 a.m. Mass in English at St. Monica’s 10:30 a.m. Mass in Lithuanian at St. Peter’s 10:30 a.m.
2019 Holy Week & Easter Sunday Schedule Holy Thursday – April 18th 7:00PM – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at Gate of Heaven Church 8:15 – 9:30PM – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Brigid Church andGate of Heaven Church Good Friday – April 19th Celebration of the Lord’s Passion with Holy Communion 3:00PM at Gate of Heaven Church 4:00PM at St. Augustine Chapel 7:00PM at St. Brigid Church Easter Vigil – Saturday, April 20th Evening Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection 7:30PM at St. Brigid Church Easter Sunday – April 21st 5:54AM Sunrise Mass at Castle Island 8:00AM Mass at St. Brigid Church 9:00AM Mass at Gate of Heaven Church 10:30AM Mass at St. Brigid Church 12 NOON Mass at Gate of Heaven Church
No 6:00 p.m. Mass on Easter Sunday
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Compass on the Bay Enjoy Farm Visists The residents of Compass on the Bay recently enjoyed a program with Farm Visits, a traveling petting zoo. Farm Visits provides a fun and friendly way to bring joy into the lives of seniors through the opportunity to hold and interact with their baby animals.
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Basketball League Registration The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced that registration is now open for the 50th annual season of Boston’s favorite summer basketball league, the Boston Neighborhood Basketball League (BNBL), kicking off on Monday, July 8.
South Boston Babe Ruth League Tryout Schedule 2019 Season (13-16 Years Old)
Friday April 26 th 5:30 PM Saturday April 27th 1:00 PM Sunday April 28th 2:00 PM
Your age is based on how old you will be on August 31st of 2019. All tryouts will be held on the Babe Ruth League Fields at Moakley Park, which are located by the club house directly across from St. Monica’s Church. If you have any questions, please call Kevin Lally at 617-943-5238. Or email him at: lallycompound@aol.com
BNBL is the oldest municipal basketball league in the country serving young men and women in three divisions each for boys and girls: 13 and under; 15 and under; and 18 and under. Encompassing recreation, sports, and community engagement, BNBL’s real value is in helping make Boston happier and safer in the summer months by providing a physical outlet for youngsters throughout the city. Over 1,500 players on 150 teams will participate in this year’s league at 20 sites throughout the city. BNBL is played at Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers and selected city parks. The 2019 BNBL season ends with the championship games played in mid-August. To register online for BNBL go tohttps:// apm.activecommunities.com/cobparksandrecdepart/Activity_Search. BNBL also offers a free Pee Wee Developmental Program for boys and girls ages 6 to 11 offered at various locations across the city in Dorchester, Mattapan, Roslindale, South Boston, West Roxbury, and Roxbury. This program teaches young players the basics of basketball in a fun and non-competitive setting. Registration for Pee Wee BNBL is done on-site at the Pee Wee locations. For more information, please email Charlie Conners at Charles.Conners@boston.gov or call (617) 961-3093.
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IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD HYDE PARK Hyde Park Municipal Building 1179 River Street Tuesdays, 10 AM · 1 PM MAY 7 & 21 JUNE 4 & 18
ROSLINDALE Greater Roslindale Dental and Medical Center 4199 Washington Street Tuesdays, 10 AM · 1 PM MAY 14 · JUNE 11
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WEST ROXBURY Roche Community Center 1716 Centre Street Fridays, 10 AM · 1 PM MAY 31 · JUNE 28
neighborhood and learn why it’s important scoop the poop when taking your dog for a walk.
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City Golf Courses Now Open Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced that the City of Boston’s two municipal golf courses are now open for the 2019 season.
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he City owns and operates the William J. Devine Golf Course in Dorchester and the George Wright Golf Course in Hyde Park designed by Donald Ross. Both have received national accolades as must-play courses when golfing in the Boston area. Golfers can access information on rates, season permits, monthly specials and tournaments and book tee times at www.cityof bostongolf.com. In 2018 the City of Boston courses were recognized with the 110th playing of the Massachusetts Amateur Championship contested over five days at both the George Wright and the William J. Devine and the Massachusetts Women’s Amateur Championship and President’s Cup held
over four days at the George Wright. The unprecedented move was the first time in state history that either a men’s or women’s amateur golf championship was held at a public municipal course. Founded in 1938, the 18-hole par 70 Donald Ross-designed George Wright Golf Course is a hidden gem in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston open seven days a week through November. The clubhouse will continue their popular acoustic music series this summer on the outdoor patio. Contact PGA Professional Scott Allen at (617) 364-2300 for more information.
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The second-oldest public golf course in America and part of the historic Emerald Necklace, the William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park in Dorchester offers a pleasant golf experience only minutes from downtown Boston and is open yearround, weather permitting. A new patio overseeing the golf course and a new roof are two of this season’s enhancements. The new outdoor patio will also feature new chairs, tables, and umbrellas with seating for up to 100 people. Contact PGA Professional Kevin Frawley at (617) 265-4084 for more information.
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Annual one-day community event to combat hunger is Sunday, May 5th Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger, Massachusetts’ largest and oldest day of community action against hunger, is seeking walkers. Set for Sunday, May 5, the one-day fundraising event to shine a spotlight on hunger and help neighbors who don’t have enough to eat offers three routes: the 20-mile route with eight shuttle bus checkpoints; the 5K run through Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood; and new this year, a 3-mile loop, all of which are kid and stroller friendly. All routes start and end on the Boston Common, where a celebration with food, festivities and live music will follow. To participate, the suggested fundraising minimum is $250.To register for Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger or to make a donation, visit projectbread.org/walk-forhunger or call (617) 723-5000.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONONLINE.COM
South Boston Catholic Academy News Happy Easter!
The students at South Boston Catholic Academy were busy last week leading up to April Vacation. The South Boston Catholic Academy Student Council and the 6th grade students helped organize a Food Pantry Drive for St. Vincent de Paul. Thank you to all who generously donated nonperishable food items for this much needed food drive. On Friday, April 12 all the students, faculty and staff had a Tag Day and had a chance to wear blue for Autism Awareness Day. Funds raised for this Tag Day went to benefit “The Complete Puzzle,” a 501c3 nonprofit organization created to empower families impacted by autism. It provides resources for families, as well as, scholarships for (ABA) Applied Behavior Analysis students at Simmons University. On Friday, in preparation of Holy Week, students, families, teachers and staff came to St. Brigid Church to pray the Stations of the Cross lead by the 6th grade students. The 6th graders did a wonderful job with their drawings depicting the 14 Stations of the Cross and leading us in prayer and refection on the Stations of the Cross. This Catholic devotion commemorates Jesus Christ’s last day on Earth as a man. The 14 stations are commonly used as a mini spiritual pilgrimage as individuals move from station to station and reflect on the different moments of Jesus’ Passion and specific prayers are recited until all 14 stations are complete. Additionally, the students in the K2, 1st and 2nd Extended Day Program made their very own special Rosaries. Father Casey, our Pastor, blessed their Rosaries after this past First Friday School Mass at which the students in grade 3 did a wonderful job as greeters, readers and bring the gifts up to the altar. The students in the Early Childhood Program had fun last week making Easter crafts and decorations for their families and going on an Easter Egg Hunt. All of us at South Boston Catholic Academy wish everyone a Blessed and Happy Easter!
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THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONONLINE.COM
Public Meeting
Waterside Place Wednesday, May 1
505 Congress Street
5:30 PM
Waterside Place Boston, MA 02210
Project Description: Public Meeting to discuss the Notice of Project Change (“NPC”) for the completed Phase IA of the Waterside Place project, received by the Boston Planning & Development Agency on April 16th, 2019. The proposed NPC seeks to change the use of the remaining portion of the ground-floor commercial space, which consists of approximately 3,593 square feet, in allowing Boston Veterinary Clinic to lease the space.
mail to:
phone: email:
Aisling Kerr Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4212 aisling.kerr@boston.gov
Close of Comment Period: 5/15/2019
BostonPlans.org
@BostonPlans
Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary
Public Meeting
Public Meeting
99 A Street Monday, April 29
40 West 3rd Street
7:00 PM
Coppersmith South Boston, MA 02127
Trimount Place at 267 Old Colony Avenue
Project Description: AL South Boston Owner 1, LLC and AL South Boston Owner 2, LLC (together, the “Proponent”) submitted a Project Notification Form to the Boston Planning & Development Agency on March 22nd, 2019 proposing the construction of a new life sciences building totaling approximately 210,000 square feet of gross floor area, a first-level loading dock, basement-level parking for approximately 76 vehicles, and the possibility of a small retail or similar space, at 99 A Street.
mail to:
phone: email:
Aisling Kerr Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4212 aisling.kerr@boston.gov
Thursday, April 25
195 Old Colony Avenue
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Iron Workers Local 7 Union Hall South Boston, MA 02127
Project Proponent: 267 Old Colony Avenue, LLC
Project Description: 267 Old Colony Avenue, LLC, proposes redevelopment of an approximately 21,418 square foot real property located at 267 Old Colony Avenue in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston (the “Project Site”). The Project Site is currently occupied by a vacant building containing various commercial uses. The Proposed Project consists of the demolition of the existing building that occupies the site and the construction of an approximately 79,067 square foot mixed-use building that consist of 64 housing units with 61 garage parking spaces and approximately 7,911 square feet of commercial retail space.
mail to:
Close of Comment Period: 5/6/2019
phone: email:
BostonPlans.org
@BostonPlans
Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary
John Campbell Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4282 john.campbell@boston.gov
Close of Comment Period: 5/10/2019
BostonPlans.org
@BostonPlans
Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary
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