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East Boston Savings Bank held a business breakfast on Tuesday. See photos on Page 9 and at SouthBostonOnline.com
Volume XVIII - Issue 20
Anatomy of a ‘Southie time’
Team Opportunity hopes to open Quincy house next month Cyclists ride along East Coast to raise money for paralyzed teenager Foundation fundraised in Southie
Michael Kineavy, Tom Regan and Tim Connolly began a 1,400-mile bike ride from South Boston to Florida on May 12. (Photo by Rick Winterson) By RICK WINTERSON
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escribe it however you want: The renowned “Southie time” not only raises money in support of countless people and worthy causes,
it also becomes a marvelously enjoyable event in the process. The “Southie time” is a true social phenomenon. This particular “Southie time” is called “A Bike Ride for Mark’s Continued on Page 4
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Get outside and give back as a tour guide on Castle Island By RICK WINTERSON
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re you new to South Boston? Or perhaps you’ve lived here for a while, and now you’d like to “give back” in return for the Southie experiences you’re enjoying. Possibly you’d simply like to make some very enjoyable friends, while giving your sunscreen a workout. Interested? Consider joining the Castle Island Association (the “other” CIA), an organization of 5,000 members, who are responsible for one of the most magnificent historic sites in Boston and vicinity, as well as one of the most striking harbor views in the city. Then think about volunteering. Right now, volunteers are being sought for guided tours of Fort Independence. These tours are learning experiences for both the guides and visitors to the fort. They take around 45 minutes, and are scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. on summer Saturdays and Sundays. You will be trained to guide tours by the Historical Committee of the CIA.
Your own personal skills could be a crucial addition to other CIA areas of interest. Many such skills are needed in order to be effective “custodians” of Castle Island and Fort Independence. Any skill from carpentry to paperwork to administrative talents would be useful. You are invited to take part in sunset viewing from the fort’s walls on summer Thursday evenings. You are welcome to join the Castle Island Choir. Led by practiced musicians, the choir meets each Monday evening. And the Castle Island “season” ends with a colorful, action-packed Halloween Mystery Walk – an unbelievable extravaganza that attracts thousands of kids and kids-at-heart (for free) during the two weekend afternoons just prior to Halloween. Join us. You’ll be glad you volunteered; you’ll even make history. Contact the organization by phone 617-268-8870 or mail your info to Castle Island Association, P.O. Box 432, South Boston, MA 02127
Memorial Day Mass on Dorchester Heights
A Memorial Day Mass will be held at Dorchester Heights on Monday, May 30. This location was also the scene for Evacuation Day ceremonies on March 17, 2016, the date that this photograph was taken. (South Boston Online file photo / Susan Doucet)
Phil Wuschke, a veteran, called South Boston Online to alert us to the planned Memorial Day observance on South Boston’s Dorchester Heights. Mass, to be followed by appropriate Memorial Day ceremonies, will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 30. Memorial Day began as “Decoration Day” 150 years ago in 1866. Its observance is a historically important American custom, which remembers the ultimate sacrifice paid by those military veterans who died in combat. The public is invited. See you there. -Rick Winterson
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South Boston resident provides water for neighborhood pets
Chris Gregorio at the Msgr. Powers apartments (120 L St.) puts out water for pets as South Boston’s weather gets warmer. (Photo by Rick Winterson) By RICK WINTERSON
Did you ever think of South Boston as being mostly a desert? Well, it is. Certainly, it rains here, but almost all of the storm water drains away quickly, with only a few puddles temporarily left behind. Otherwise, there is little or no fresh water anywhere out of doors. In other words, South Boston is normally a desert, and that can be hard on our cats, dogs and other pets. Well, Chris Gregorio, who lives in the Msgr. Powers apartments at 120 L St., decided he would
do something about this. He has begun to set out water bowls, sometimes on one of his blankets when the wind is calm. He only asks that you sign your pet in – some 60 or so names are already on the cardboard posters he has hung on the Powers apartment fence. Among these names are entries like “Hamlet,” “Kujo,” “Rambo,” “Dune” and “Geronimo.” Is Chris’s courtesy unusual? Not really – it’s just Southie being Southie, as usual. (Thanks for this tip to that astute, bicycle-mounted, South Boston observer Ed Oliver/Bohld.)
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Collins votes to improve resources, strengthen support for veterans State Rep. Nick Collins joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass two separate bills which place renewed emphasis on Veterans Services. The first bill, the FY17 budget, includes more than $77 million in Chapter 115 funding for cities and towns, allowing them to fully fund veterans’ benefits, and includes an overall increase of more than $6 million since FY14. In addition, the House budget provides $3.66 million for veteran outreach centers and $2.9 million to combat veteran homelessness, a growing problem in the Commonwealth. The second bill establishes an Office of State Veterans’ Homes and Housing to address long term housing and support, including a provision for veteran preference in public housing. It also updates existing law so that “Veterans Status”
is a clearly protected employment category, and ensures that all children of POW’s are eligible for the Public Service Scholarship. “Our veterans deserve the best, and I am proud to reaffirm our commitment to comprehensive and accessible Veteran Services in the Commonwealth” said Rep. Collins (D-South Boston). “These bills continue to improve the services and opportunities provided to our brave men and women that have sacrificed so much.” Understanding the sacrifice that military personnel and their families make, the Massachusetts House has consistently provided a continuum of employment, health care, educational, and housing support for its veterans. Both bills now move to the Senate for consideration. -Press release from the office of Rep. Nick Collins
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This is “Mark’s New Ride” in this “Southie time’s” title. A “Southie time” usually includes a major social event, which not only raises money, but is also hugely enjoyable. In this case, the social event was a Derby Day blowout on Saturday, May 7. Steve Mulrey generously set aside Amrhein’s, his landmark restaurant, for the Derby Day party. Amrhein’s was packed shoulder to shoulder with enthusiastic partiers. There’s nothing like a “Southie time” for enjoyment. Finally, a real, true “Southie time” frequently includes something involving sports. Boston is a sports-mad city; Southie is perhaps Boston’s most sports-mad neighborhood. “A Bike Ride for Mark’s New Ride” is no exception to this rule. The ride is actually a 1,400 mile odyssey by three bicyclists, all the way from South Boston’s Saunders Stadium to Jacksonville, Fla. The cyclists – Tom Regan, Michael Kineavy and Tim Connolly – began their epic ride at sunrise on Thursday morning, May 12. They expect to complete their ride before the end of May and then return by van. And that’s how “Southie Times” go. Impressive, aren’t they? South Boston Online will keep you posted on the 1,400 mile ride’s progress; we’ll include some background on the three riders and other people involved in this effort. In the meantime, you can help this particular “Southie time” by making a donation for Mark Delamere’s “new ride.” Contact Thomas Regan at 857272-3675 or tregan.rmf@gmail. com.
Continued from Page 1 New Ride” and is happening right now. The story began tragically in 2013, when Mark Delamere was only 14 years old. He was in a horrible car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Despite being wheelchair bound, Mark was not one to hang back. He enrolled in Motivated Fitness (315 West Broadway), where he has worked out at least twice a week ever since his accident. Thomas Regan, the son of Ultimate Fitness owner Tom Regan, is Mark’s trainer.
“A Bike Ride for Mark’s New Ride” is actually a 1,400 mile odyssey by three bicyclists, all the way from South Boston’s Saunders Stadium to Jacksonville, Fla. The cyclists began their ride on Thursday, May 12. That’s not all. A year after his accident, while still in rehab, Mark organized a street hockey tournament, “The Kevin Cellucci Classic,” to raise money for the Cellucci family, who were in the other car. Kevin Cellucci was left with a traumatic brain injury. Thinking of others before himself, Mark (aided by his friends), raised $20,000 for Kevin. So there is a reason – a worthy cause – to aim for: Mark is now an active 17-year-old and needs a car to get to Journey Forward for his ongoing therapy/rehab and to Motivated Fitness for his workouts. This car requires special fitting so he can drive it, which will cost $50,000 or more.
A “Southie time” gathering at Regan’s Motivated Fitness – Thomas Reagan (trainer), Tom Regan (rider), Mark Delamere (father), Mark Delamere (son), and Michael Kineavy (rider). The third rider, not shown, is Tim Connolly. (Photos by Rick Winterson)
The three cyclists – Michael Kineavy, Tom Regan and Tim Connolly – surrounded by their starting line fans. Mark Delamere, his family (Sheila and Mark, Sr.), and team van driver Joe Ackinson are at the far left.
The three bicyclists – Michael Kineavy, Tom Regan and Tim Connolly – are off, down Columbia Road with a police escort on Thursday, May 12.
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Those saying goodbye to the bicycling trio on Thursday, May 12, included Thomas Regan, Eileen Fenton, Mark Delamere, young Mark Delamere, Sheila Delamere, and Joe Ackinson.
Mark Delamere enjoying his “Southie time” at Amrhein’s on May 7.
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A jam-packed sellout at Amrhein’s for the Mark Delamere fundraising “Southie time” on May 7.
Michael Kineavy, one of the cyclists riding to Florida, in Amrhein’s at the Derby Day “Southie time” for Mark Delamere.
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Yard sales regularly held at Old Colony Housing Development If you’re looking for some good, inexpensive items, you can find them at the Old Colony Housing Development yard sale. Every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4p.m., weather permitting, Old Colony residents volunteer to sell items to benefit the Old Colony (aka the OC) teen and senior center. The yard sale is located in front of the Old Colony teen and senior citizen center adjacent to the Perkins School. –Kevin Devlin
Above: Old Colony residents were enjoying the good weather Saturday, May 14, and hoping to sell their goods. Top right: Old Colony residents pictured at their weekly yard sale Saturday. Bottom right: Marion (from left), Ce-Ce and Lutrice selling items to benefit the Old Colony teen and senior center. (Photos by Kevin Devlin)
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A Memorial Day weekend reminder
The Thomas J. Fitzgerald VFW Post 561 (715 East Fourth St.) will hold Memorial Day Weekend observances on Sunday, May 29, at 9 a.m. All are welcome to attend. (Photo by Rick Winterson) By RICK WINTERSON By KEVIN DEVLIN
She’s a polite, young girl who enjoys living in South Boston. Her name is Courtney Mulligan. Courtney, 12, is the daughter of Kimberly and Joseph Mulligan. She has three older sisters, Chelsea, Casey and Caitlin, as well as one brother named Joseph. She has three pets. One cat that is brown, orange, and yellow is named Autumn and the other black and white cat is Mully. The dog, a pug and pit bull mix, is named Mully.
If Courtney Mulligan, 12, was the president she said that she would, “take care of the homeless by making sure they have a place to live and have food…and would try to stop the violence in the country.” Courtney is in the sixth grade at Up Academy on Dorchester Street (the former Gavin Middle School). She’s doing well in class, her favorite subject is math, and someday she hopes to be a veterinarian. Her favorite color is black and her
favorite food is lobster. Her favorite TV show is “Happy Days” and her favorite entertainer is Tori Kelly, an American singer, songwriter and record producer. In her leisure time, Courtney likes to draw animated characters and watch TV. She also enjoys reading and is currently reading the “Other Wes Moore” written by Wes Moore. In sports, she likes playing pick-up tackle and touch football, and soccer games, with her friends in Moakley Park. And she loves basketball. She was on her school team last year and had a lot of fun. “I’m real good at basketball,” she said. “I like to shoot, dribble and run. I like the fast pace of basketball. I also like to win because I’m very competitive.” At the Joseph M. Tierney Learning Center, Courtney does her homework and plays outside. She loves the staff because they help her with her homework and give her sound advice when she has any personal problems. If Courtney was the president she said that she would, “take care of the homeless by making sure they have a place to live and have food… and would try to stop the violence in the country.”
South Boston Online mentioned 2016 Memorial Day observances at the Fitzgerald VFW Post No. 561 (VFW, 517 East Fourth St.) in our last issue. This is a brief reminder of those observances; as always, the public is cordially invited to attend and take part. The ceremonies at the Fitzgerald Post will take place on Sunday,
May 29. They begin with an assembly and breakfast collation in the Post at 9 a.m. At 9:30, the Post members and their guests will march to Medal of Honor (M Street) Park, where there will be a solemn wreath laying at the Vietnam Memorial. After the ceremonies, members and guests will return to the Post for a complimentary lunch. Please plan to join us – see you there.
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Continued from Page 1 known DJ, Dru Errico. The drug epidemic has worsened and local resident Thomas McCarthy, was devastated by what he has witnessed. But this devastation turned into inspiration for McCarthy, inspiration to found the Team Opportunity pilot program, a oneto-two year plan in a very structured environment offering an intense,
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12-step program. He hopes to open this house in June in Quincy. But he needs help. “I’m trying to get people involved in the process,” McCarthy said. “I’m trying to get rid of the stigma attached to this issue so people won’t be hesitant to help out. It’s nothing to be ashamed about. It happens and we need to address the issue head on and help those in need.”
The Lavey brothers (from left) are Stephen, Pat, John and Dennis. (Photos by Kevin Devlin)
Dayna Ford and Tim “The Chief” Buckley helping out at the fundraiser.
Anne Allen Cunniff (far left) is pictured with her friends.
Franny Moran (left) is pictured with Team Opportunity Foundation founder Thomas McCarthy.
Ollie Long is pictured with an entourage of women.
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East Boston Savings Bank business breakfast celebrates bank, city, local businesses
By RICK WINTERSON
On Tuesday morning, May 17, East Boston Savings Bank added another chapter to what has become a tradition in South Boston and beyond – well beyond. Some years ago, before its consolidation with EBSB, Ed Merritt of the then Mt. Washington Bank began having business breakfasts that informed the local business public of the bank’s progress during the past year. Dick Gavegnano, the chairman, president and CEO of EBSB, liked what Merritt was doing and decided to continue this tradition after EBSB merged with Mt. Washington. The Venezia Restaurant in Port Norfolk on the Neponset River estuary was the business breakfast’s 2016 locale. Venezia is located centrally to the many branches that EBSB now has in various business and customer centers around Boston. Because of the strength of Boston’s business climate, there actually seemed to be an atmosphere of celebration at EBSB’s breakfast. With more than 300 business people attending, the 2016 business breakfast was a notable success. After the eggs, bacon and trimmings were consumed, Gavegnano opened the program by welcoming the guests and Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the featured speaker this year. Gavegnano then gave a brief summation of the Bank’s growth and endeavors over the past year. EBSB branches are proliferating – there are now 30 full service branches and a new “mobile banking unit,” which the bank calls “banking on wheels.” EBSB has a presence in Essex, Suffolk and Middlesex
counties. Three new branches have started in Dorchester, Chinatown and Brookline. EBSB is now staffed by 490 employees; it has more than $3 billion or more in banking’s three critical parameters: loans, assets and deposits. Its growth rate over recent years has been an extremely strong 17 percent (compounded). Walsh took the podium after Gavegnano introduced him. Walsh spoke in a very optimistic, positive fashion about Boston and its prospects. First, he paid tribute to the policing and reduction in crime under Commissioner William Evans, a lifelong South Bostonian. He also mentioned that Evans will soon run his 50th marathon. The mayor asked Evans (jokingly, of course) if he was uncomfortable being the guest of an East Boston company. The mayor then echoed the sentiment of optimism at the business breakfast: “Boston needs strong businesses and more business people in our neighborhoods.” He enthusiastically brought up the recent ranking of Boston as the “Number One Technology City in the World.” Walsh gave some astonishing figures that included population growth to 700,000 residents by 2020, compared to 650,000 right now. He saluted Boston’s small businesses - all 40,000 of them, who among them provide 170,000 jobs. The business breakfast, already full of optimistic notes, ended with Gavegnano giving Walsh a gift and an award. The event ended promptly at 9 a.m. And, yes, everyone there immedaitely returned to her/his own workplace.
Above left: The East Boston Savings Bank’s Board of Directors at the business breakfast, among an enthusiastic crowd of more than 300 persons with business interests. Above right: Boston Police Department Commissioner William Evans is recognized at the business breakfast for the progress the Boston Police Department has made against crime (and for his upcoming 50th marathon run). (Photos by Rick Winterson)
Mayor Marty Walsh makes a point about the value of small businesses to the City of Boston’s well-being at the business breakfast.
The view of Boston and the Neponset River at the East Boston Savings Bank Business Breakfast, which was held at The Venezia Restaurant.
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Ollie student spotlight winner: Talia Scott By KEVIN DEVLIN
On a monthly basis, the South Boston Neighborhood House (the Ollie) recognizes its youngsters by announcing two “Student Spotlight” winners. These young members are recognized for their good behavior, kindness, caring and consideration, as well as being super kids overall. Talia Scott is one of the student spotlight winners for April. Talia, 10, is the daughter of Carla Elwood and Cedric Scott. She has three brothers, Jonathan, Joshua and Anthony, as well as two sisters, Mylee and Aurinna. She also has a Rhodesian ridgeback pit bull mix dog named Kush. Talia is in the Advanced Work Class at the Condon Elementary School in South Boston. She’s doing terrific in school and made the honor roll this past semester. Her favorite subject is math. Someday, she plans on being a chef, a professional babysitter, a pet-sitter, a singer, a dancer or an
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“I like being a cheerleader,” Talia said. “I get to be loud and be outdoors with my friends. It’s fun.” At the Ollie, she loves going to dance club, arts and crafts, and helping out staff members. Last November, Talia was overwhelmingly voted in as the Ollie president for all three age groups. If Talia were the president of the United States, she said that she would, “Make sure all the trash on beaches was picked up. Make sure construction workers finish their jobs because it seems like they’re always working … and make sure construction workers tear down all the big, ugly condos and build houses instead for families.” Living in the White House might just be in Talia’s future. “I think she just might be the president someday,” said Melissa Collins, an Ollie group leader. “I wouldn’t be surprised. She’s an incredible kid, helpful to the staff, and a role model for the younger members. She’s like a little adult always helping others.”
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Ollie student spotlight East Broadway resident performs winner: Alexis Llewellyn at Quincy’s Curtain Call Theater
Lorie Walsh (center) with her adoring fans from South Boston – Elaine, Dan, Mike and Janette. (Photo by Rick Winterson) By RICK WINTERSON
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On a monthly basis, the South Boston Neighborhood House (the Ollie) recognizes their youngsters by announcing two “Student Spotlight” winners. These young members are recognized for their good behavior, kindness, caring and consideration, as well as being super kids overall. Alexis Llewellyn is one of the student spotlight winners for April. Alexis, 7, is the daughter of Paul Llewellyn and Kim Reeves. She has two brothers, Patrick and Paul. She also has a white, brown and black cat named Red Sox and a Yorkshire terrier puppy named Charlie.
This summer, Alexis Llewellyn, 7, plans on learning how to ride her bike, going to the beach, and hanging out at the Ollie so she can go on daily trips to parks and beaches. Alexis is in the first grade at the Condon Elementary School in South Boston. Her favorite subject is dance. Someday she plans on being a cheerleader or a veterinarian. Her favorite food is pizza and her favorite color is pink. Her favorite TV show is
“SpongeBob SquarePants” and her favorite entertainer is Shawn Peter Raul Mendes, a Canadian singer, songwriter and model. In her spare time, Alexis likes watching TV. She also has been attending classes at Miss Linda’s School of Dance at the Michael J. Perkins Post on East Fourth Street. Alexis has been dancing for three years and her favorite move is the jazz step. She also enjoys reading and is currently reading “Henry and Mudge & Mrs. Hopper’s House,” a children’s book written by Cynthia Ryland and illustrated by Carolyn Bracken. This summer, Alexis plans on learning how to ride her bike, going to the beach, and hanging out at the Ollie so she can go on daily trips to parks and beaches. At the Ollie, she does her homework and attends dance club. She loves going to the Ollie and she likes the staff. “They’re nice,” she said. “They let us have fun and make things fun for us. I really like going here.” Melissa Collins, an Ollie group leader, always enjoys seeing Alexis after school. “I love Alexis,” she said. “She’s great, kind to everyone and never in any trouble. She’s quiet but once you get her going she’ll talk your ear off. Alexis is awesome and is so smart.”
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That’s Lorie Walsh of Broadway in South Boston, of course – East Broadway on the eastern slope of “Pill Hill,” to be exact. Lorie has just completed a run at Braintree’s Curtain Call Theater, where she performed as Felicity in Michael Cristofer’s gripping play, “The Shadow Box,” directed by Peter Kates. Many of Lorie’s friends from South Boston drove down to the Curtain Call
stage to see her in that very challenging role. “The Shadow Box” debuted 40 years ago. It deals frankly – sometimes sadly, sometimes humorously – with the hospice movement and the inevitability of death. Even now, our society tends to wall off the experience of death, rather than facing (and eventually accepting) it directly. Almost two generations after it first opened, “The Shadow Box” still has much to teach us.
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Perry School Shark Shout Out Bowling banquet was a ball
The gang’s all here at the annual bowling banquet held at the South Boston Youth Club. The bowlers are: Julie, Kate, Sean, Kevin, Laurie, Debbie, Joe, Justin, Lisa, Jennifer, Joanne, Charles, Richie, Suzanne, Richie, Terry, Patty, and Donna. (Photos by Rick Winterson) By KEVIN DEVLIN
Perry School Shark shout out to student Patrick Corbitt who surely endured a sweaty evening while wearing a Clifford the Red Dog costume during our whole school book fair! (Shout outs also to all the sweat-free moms and staff members who helped make this enjoyable event a reality!)
Perry School Shark shout out to teachers Michelle Woods and Doreen McCarthy for coordinating a very successful whole school science fair! (And a special shout out to all the Perry moms who spent part of their Mother’s Day helping put the finishing touches on their children’s fabulous projects! We’ll be sure to pay closer attention to the calendar next year!)
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On Sunday, May 15, the Special Kids and Young Adults program held their annual bowling banquet at the South Boston Yacht Club. The bowlers were presented with prizes and then treated to a buffet that also included their favorite ice cream dishes. It was a great time and everyone left with smiles on their faces. Cheryl Flaherty who takes the lead in this endeavor was pleased that the season was another success for all involved. “South Boston Special Kids and Young Adults spend every Sunday afternoon from October through
May bowling at the South Boston Yacht Club,” she wrote in an email. “They take this very seriously and are very competitive and proud of their scores. More importantly they have a great time socializing with friends, volunteers, and members of the yacht club who stop by to say hello. “(Sunday) we ended our season with our annual bowling banquet,” she wrote in an email. “Where we presented each bowler with an award and praised them for their accomplishments. It a great group of people and we are so thankful for the generosity of the SBYC and the people of South Boston who support us.”
Pictured at the South Boston Yacht Club (SBYC) are the Special Kids and Young Adults program volunteers, which includes (from left) Steve, Richie, Joe, Cheryl, Barbara, SBYC Commodore Irish, Kellie, Jenn, Gigi, and Rocky.
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Warm weather arrives for softball and baseball in Southie It was a long stretch of rainy weather, but last Saturday, May 14, blue skies and sunny skies allowed local softball and baseball enthusiasts to take to the field and play ball. -Photos by Kevin Devlin
The South Boston Girls Softball League under 14 team coached by Kathy Davis and Katie O’Connell (not pictured) playing against Charlestown at the Shore Lane softball field adjacent to the Murphy Rink. The players are: Emma, Abby, Kate, Olivia, Sarah, Isabella, Arianna, Carmela, Hailey, Brianna, Allison, Samantha and Olivia. South Boston Girls Softball League instructional players pictured at M Street Park are (from left) Mairead, Hailey, Brigid, Keira, Lily, and Selina.
Players in the South Boston minor league division are pictured at M Street Park practicing with their coaches, Demetri Markos and Peter Asiaf.
The South Boston Girls Softball League under 14 team coached by Jerry Galvin and Whitney Christmas (not pictured) also playing against Charlestown at the Shore Lane softball field adjacent to the Murphy Rink. The players are: Sara, Molly, Avery, Laura, Emily, Emma, Sinead, Lydia, Abby, Haleigh, and Brianna. Not pictured are Halley, Allison, Maeve and Emma T.
Friday is bike to work day in the city In celebration of National Bike Month and Bay State Bike Week, the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) is inviting residents, commuters and visitors to join Boston’s National Bike to Work Day Festival on Boston City Hall Plaza on Friday, May 20 from 7 to 9 a.m. BTD encourages Bostonians to continue the celebration by taking advantage of the many bike activities and amenities that are available across the city.
Cyclists will be greeted at Boston’s National Bike to Work Day Festival on Friday, May 20 with a complimentary breakfast and a wide array of bike-friendly exhibitors. Volunteers will lead convoys of bike riders to City Hall from locations throughout the region at set meet-up times. Fun, free festival activities will include making spoke cards, posing at a photo booth, and riding in a “slow race” where the last person wins. In
addition, there will be a hands-on demonstration for festival attendees to learn how to load their bikes on an MBTA bus parked on the Plaza and about blind spots for bus drivers. More information about the event and convoys can be found at bostonbikes.org/biketoworkday. “The City of Boston is pleased to be celebrating National Bike Month and Bay State Bike Week with the tens of thousands of people in the greater Boston area
who bicycle as a mode of transportation, for exercise, or just for fun,” said Chris Osgood, City of Boston Chief of Streets. “Boston offers miles of off-road bike paths and on-street bike lanes, over a hundred Hubway bikeshare stations, and other amenities to help people ride bikes to their destinations, near and far, safely and conveniently.” -Press release from the city of Boston
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Mayor announces SPARK Boston as new name of ONEin3 initiative During a celebration Monday evening, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the strategic rebranding of SPARK Boston, formerly known as the Mayor’s ONEin3 initiative, to help draw a larger and more diverse range of Boston’s millennials into civic participation. The rebranding is part of a concerted effort by the City of Boston to better engage, communicate and collaborate with residents between the ages of 20-34, a demographic that comprises over a third of the city’s overall population. “The City of Boston’s vibrant and diverse millennial population is one of our greatest assets,” said Walsh. “We know that our young people care deeply about this city and its future, and we recognize the need for new tools and strategies to interact with them. It is our intention through SPARK Boston to tap into the energy and creativity of our young leaders to encourage them to rethink civic engagement and empower them to have an impact,
make a different and spark change in their own communities.” SPARK Boston builds on Walsh’s proactive engagement of Boston’s young adults by encouraging their active participation in the city’s policies and programs. Young adults make up about 45 percent of eligible voters and nearly half of the city’s workforce. They are an economic engine, adding $1 billion annually in goods and services to Boston. The celebration drew over 300 young adults to the TD Garden, including 300 members of the SPARK Council. During the event, Walsh encouraged attendees to become involved in SPARK Boston and other city programs. Fifteen City of Boston departments and related programs were on-site to showcase their initiatives, distribute informational materials, promote upcoming events, recruit volunteers, register new voters, sign people up for mailing lists and more. -Press release from the City of Boston
Informal probate publIcatIon notIce Docket No. SU15P1972EA commonwealth of massachusetts The trial court – probate and family court Suffolk Division
estate of: anna e. coughlin Date of Death: 03/21/2007 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner ann marie Kennedy of Quincy, ma Petitioner Joyce mccrevan of randolph, ma a Will has been admitted to informal probate. ann marie Kennedy of Quincy, ma Joyce mccrevan of randolph, ma
Informal probate publIcatIon notIce Docket No. SU16P0924EA commonwealth of massachusetts The trial court – probate and family court Suffolk Division 24 new chardon Street boston, ma 02114 (617)788-8300
estate of: paul W cote Date of Death: January 14, 2016 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner mary e Dunn of mashpee, ma mary e Dunn of mashpee, ma has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.
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has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.
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Real Estate transactions BUYER 1 (First)
BUYER 1 (Last)
BUYER 2 (First)
BUYER 2 (Last)
273 West 3rd LLC
ADDRESS
CITY
ZIP
PRICE
DATE
237 W 3rd St.
South Boston
02127-1241
$1,1150,000 4/25/16
23 Dorchester St., #1
South Boston
02127-1331
$510,000
4/26/16
39 I St., #3
South Boston
02127-1429
$495,000
4/26/16
Thomas
Connors
Guy
Peled
Reiner H
Cavallari-See
Daniel J
Cavallari-See
225 Dorchester St., #3
South Boston
02127-2876
$1,040,000
4/26/16
Zbigniew T
Karasewicz
Jacqueline
Karasewicz
11 Vicksburg St., #11
South Boston
02127
$939,000
4/27/16
Rui
Tang
Gongyi
Feng
5 Glover Ct #2
South Boston
02127-2713
$575,000
4/27/16
Lindsey N
Frechette
21 Grimes St.
South Boston
02127-2812
$485,000
4/27/16
Single Venture LLC
661 E 6th St.
South Boston
02127-3131
$630,000
4/27/16
MB Development LLC
1650 Columbia Rd
South Boston
02127-4202
$1,600,000
4/28/16
Michael
Allen
172 Emerson St.
South Boston
02127-1506
$464,000
4/28/16
Paul
Tsimikas
881 E 1st St., #404
South Boston
02127-1725
$535,000
4/28/16
Florian A
Briem
Elyse C
Purbaugh
616 E 4th St., #107
South Boston
02127-3092
$699,000
4/28/16
Peter L
Forssell
Mary M
Forssell
36 A St., #4D
South Boston
02127-1803
$875,000
4/28/16
Daryn D
Decesare
Lindsay J
Leavitt
124 W 3rd St.
South Boston
02127-1119
$980,000
4/29/16
Kenneth
Legault
322-324 W 4th St., #6
South Boston
02127-2621
$900,000
4/29/16
Colin
Kemble
139 O St., #2
South Boston
02127-3237
$735,000
4/29/16
Ashley
Banfield
405 W 1st St., #202
South Boston
02127-1311
$1,075,000
4/29/16
Paul
Dibiase
20 Winfield St., #3
South Boston
02127-4126
$685,000
4/29/16
John
Macek
316 W 4th St., #3
South Boston
02127-2621
$715,000
4/29/16
Zhenwei
Mei
45 W Broadway #108
South Boston
02127-1015
$520,000
4/29/16
Luke
Dimasi
Joshua
Carpluk
415 E 8th St., #1
South Boston
02127-2937
$565,000
4/29/16
Kristen
Wanamarker
George
Wanamarker
153 Emerson St., #153
South Boston
02127-1505
$450,000
4/29/16
Syed A
Rizvi
Syeda
Rizvi
34 Mitchell St., #3
South Boston
02127-2819
$539,000
4/29/16
Barrett
Oneill
Erin
Vierra
120 Tudor St., #F
South Boston
02127-2641
$425,000
4/29/16
Erica A
Corsano
314-330 W 2nd St., #311 South Boston
02127-1313
$440,000
4/29/16
Victor
Gresek
1488 Columbia Rd #3
South Boston
02127-4005
$750,000
4/29/16
Topliff Realty LLC
183 Howard Ave #1
Boston
02125-2801
$579,900
4/25/16
Topliff Realty LLC
183 Howard Ave #2
Boston
02125-2801
$579,900
4/25/16
Topliff Realty LLC
183 Howard Ave #3
Boston
02125-2801
$579,900
4/25/16
OB
Gray
4 Schuyler St.
Boston
02121-2610
$255,882
4/27/16
Lawrence
Green
500 Atlantic Ave #19B
Boston
02210-2210
$1,950,000
4/29/16
Timothy M
Whisler
27 Washburn St., #5
Dorchester
02125-1152
$660,000
4/25/16
EIG Boston LLC
48-50 Tuttle St.
Dorchester
02125-1436
$575,000
4/25/16
Isaac
Rosa
52-54 Ellington St.
Dorchester
02121-3751
$484,000
4/26/16
Charbel
Salameh
27 Washburn St., #7
Dorchester
02125-1152
$786,500
4/26/16
Connor J
Hardy
71-73 Neponset Ave
Dorchester
02122-3321
$694,000
4/26/16
KZ&Co LLC
7 Rock Ter
Dorchester
02121-3513
$270,000
4/27/16
50 Victory Rd #1
Dorchester
02122-2628
$315,000
4/28/16
54 Percival St., #3
Dorchester
02122-1726
$320,000
4/28/16
Erica
Joanna R Ugo P
Meaghan B
Connors
Berliner Dibiase
Whisler
Michael
Lee
Michael
Ocallahan
Barbara
Yanus
Joshua
Weigner-Yanus
40 Hancock St., #5
Dorchester
02125-2114
$225,000
4/28/16
Kenneth
Dube
Monica
Dube
35 Coffey St., #6
Dorchester
02122-2305
$495,000
4/29/16
Sean R
Clancy
118 Saxton St., #3
Dorchester
02125-1440
$460,000
4/29/16
Susan
Miele
Kenneth
Carey
27 Washburn St., #6
Dorchester
02125-1152
$669,000
4/29/16
Clifford
Hanson
Sarah
Hanson
7 Hallam St., #2
Dorchester
02125-1414
$431,000
4/29/16
Raquel Y
Murphy
Donald
Osullivan
46 Adams St., #C1
Dorchester
02122-1718
$150,000
4/29/16
Gary
Acquah
Reginald
Woods
23 Eastman St.
Dorchester
02125-2210
$510,000
4/29/16
Jennifer M
Sullivan
128 Cushing Ave #2
Dorchester
02125-2033
$380,900
4/29/16
Anthony
Giovannini
40 Cushing Ave #4
Dorchester
02125-2027
$312,500
4/29/16
Gregory M
Karsner
619 Adams St., #2
Dorchester
02122-1936
$309,000
4/29/16
Joseph
Gardner
134 Cushing Ave #2
Dorchester
02125-2033
$535,000
4/29/16
Kellilyn
Karissa Niccolo
Fierras
Soby Barbieri
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