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VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74

Onsite Project Update at 776 Summer Street

by Rick Winterson

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he HR P Group conducted a total of six tours on their 15-acre project site, located at 776 Summer Street. These tours provided an onsite project update to interested residents of South Boston. But first, a word about names. The HRP Group was formed as a joint subsidiary of the Hilco and Redgate corporations, which are large, nationwide development businesses. To quote their literature, HRP Group is a “transformation company with a community-focused approach”. For this article, South Boston Online will refer to their 776 Summer Street project as “HRP 776”.

The work you have seen so far on this site, which stretches along Summer Street from the Reserved Channel to

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First Street, was called “Deconstruction”

by HRP 776. “Deconstruction” means preservation of buildings worth reusing, while carefully dismantling other buildings. Nationally, HRP Group is justly famous for efforts to recover and modernize historic buildings wherever possible. All necessary site improvements have been carried out in an environmentally sound manner as well, so “Deconstruction” at Summer Street is now complete. The massive buildings you see preserved

by HRP 776 were Edison’s original turbine halls that are more than a century old and will be converted into eye-catching commercial spaces.

In addition, HRP 776’s priorities have been changed. The Phase 1 they first planned was for construction of commercial buildings. After that, Phase 2 would consist of more than 600 residential units, along with a Continued on Page 3

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he Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), hosted over 2,200 local middle and high school students and teachers for the annual Aviation & Maritime STEM Expo. This unique event, the largest in the region, will featured over 50 planes and exhibits aimed at encouraging

students to learn all about STEM and sustainability, and hopefully encourage them to pursue careers in these fields. This year, over 35 aircraft will be on display, with everything from a FedEx Boeing 767 to small private planes and gliders. There will also be a Boston MedFlight helicopter, vehicles from the Massport Fire Department, Continued on Page 2

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Continued from Page 1 Massport Massachusetts State Police, and hands-on exhibits featuring the latest in sustainability technology.

Students from 47 schools all over the Greater Boston area attended.

Dozens of personnel from Massport, the FA A, the U.S. Department of Transportation, Ma ssachusetts State Police,

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MBTA, the Tra nsportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Navy Sea Cadets, National Aviation Academy, Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, Boston Medf light, and others will be on hand to speak to students about their careers and how their STEM education led them to their current roles.

You Are Invited to Attend an Author’s Talk

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ext Thursday, at 6 p.m. in the South Boston Bra nch Library at 646 East Broadway, Ray Flynn will join Don Gillis to give an Author’s Talk about “The Battle for Boston”. This is a book Don wrote about Ray’s years as Mayor of Boston. You are invited to attend; light refreshments will be served.

Recently, author, scholar, and community activist Don Gillis published a non-fiction book about the Hon. Ray Flynn, once Ambassador to the Vatican and former Mayor of Boston. Specifically, Don’s book about him describes Ray’s ten years as Mayor of Boston, along with events leading up to, and then following, his term of office.

The full title of this book describes the book’s aim in no uncertain words – “The Battle for Boston: How Mayor Ray Flynn and Community Organizers Fought Racism and Downtown Power Brokers”.

In South Boston Online’s interview with Don Gillis yesterday, he said his book describes Ray’s historic time as Mayor by telling stories about Boston’s neighborhoods back then. In “The Battle for Boston”, Don writes about how Ray shifted Boston’s political landscape from central, dominant officials over to family and neighborhood leaders, who advocated for everyone including newcomers. As Mayor, Ray Flynn was determined this would happen. He focused upon parks, schools, housing, public safety,

and in-person visits that continue even today, more than 30 years later.

Please make it a point to join us

next Thursday, 6 p.m., at the Branch Library. Once again, reservations are required and seating for adults only.

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Continued from Page 1 776 Summer Street hotel, parking, and retail stores. In cooperation with the City of Boston’s planning offices, this has now been moved forward, so Phase 2 will actually be built before HRP 776’s Phase 1.

The tour of the site had been arranged by HRP Group’s Corporate EVP Amelia Chasse and it was very well conducted by Melissa Schrock. The tour involved visiting the buildings that remain after “Deconstruction”, while stopping at four points along the way.

The first point displayed the appearance of the Edison power plant back in 1903.

The next stop was by the gantry, which is also to be preserved. The intended layout of the finished project site, from the waterfront at the Reserved Channel to the new street down the site’s center, was explained. The third stop was devoted to an overview of development plans, especially since Phase 2 was moved forward. The fourth and last stop was inside the massive hall that once housed power turbines 1, 2, and 3. The hall

retains much of its original architecture and prior interior appearance, which is unusually pleasing. It’s 75 feet tall and will be really striking when renovated.

It is opportune to mention the HRP 776 project’s already committed community benefits.

The site remediation resulting from the original Edison coal-fired power plant took place as part of the “Deconstruction” mentioned above. This was done by licensed professionals working with the state’s Department of Environmental Protection – MassDEP. And it will benefit the entire neighborhood from Summer up to M Street. In Phase 2, and

then during Phase 1, there’ll be 2,000 constructions jobs, followed by more than 1,000 permanent positions. With 16% affordable housing as part of the Phase 2 design, 100 affordable units will be built. Public and workforce amenities from HRP 776 will include $1.75 million for Medal of Honor Park, a $1 million perpetual scholarship fund, internships, apprenticeships, and an annual job fair.

In communications with EVP Amelia Chasse, she stated, “The project is still in a predevelopment phase focused on planning, design, and engineering, which is necessary to determine the total investment required. However,

the full development of 776 Summer Street will leverage – at a minimum – hundreds of millions of dollars …” Also according to her, this will be in addition to any investments in mitigation and community benefits.

Chasse closed by saying, “We are excited to have completed Deconstruction”, and she mentioned “an expected development timeline of 10 – 12 years.”

At this point, the HRP 776 project team is preparing for Phase 2 to be brought forward. They except that all necessary plans and approvals will be in place by year-end 2025, followed by a formal groundbreaking sometime in 2026.

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Roundtable Gardens Are Flourishing

he Mar y Ellen McCormack, a.k.a.

Old Harbor is a housing development that has sponsored many worthwhile activities over the years. One of these is the “Roundtable, Inc.” founded years ago by George Benner and still active. In this brief news item, we are pleased to report that the Roundtable’s gardens are back this year. One is located near Sterling Square; the other is beside the Moakley Park Field House.

Already, these gardens are providing nourishing green vegetables – lettuce, arugula, and so on – to development residents. George has promised rich, ripe, red tomatoes later in the summer. And all are for free.

Standish Village Resident Granted First-Ever Dorchester Legacy Award and warm friendship to all. She was honored to ride in the Dorchester Day Parade, wave at all of her beloved neighbors and reminisce on her childhood in the city.

Mary’s official citation, g r a nted by M A St ate Representative Daniel Hunt, commemorates Mary’s “years of devoted service to the Dorchester community, guided by tireless commitment, heartfelt compassion, and steadfast leadership. [Mary has] not only shaped the

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ongtime Dorchester resident Mary O’Rourke was honored on Dorchester Day this past weekend with the first-ever Dorchester Legacy Award in celebration of her contributions to the community. Mary is Originally From Dorchester and attended

Cardinal Cushing High School and Bryant & Stratton College in her youth. She has also been an active member of St. Brendan’s Parish for several years. Currently a resident of Standish Village Assisted Living, Mary is beloved by both residents and associates for her neverending kindness, quick wit,

fabric of our neighborhood but has also left an enduring legacy that will inspire and uplift generations to come.”

Standish Village at Lower Mills offers local seniors ser v ic e- en ric hed A s si sted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neig hborhood ® fe at u ri ng innovative, resea rch-ba sed programming for those with memory loss. To learn more about the community, visit w w w. St a nd i s hVi l l a g e .c om .

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Flynn to Hold Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Hearing

n Monday, June 9th at 2 p.m., Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will hold a City Council hearing to discuss pedestrian safety, trafficcalming infrastructure and expansion of the Safety Surge program in the City of Boston. Pedestrian safety has long been a top priority for Councilor Flynn. For over 7 years, he has held hearings and advocated for trafficcalming infrastructure - such as raised crosswalks, speed humps, and pedestrian safety islands with rapid flash beacons - to be placed on our main streets, commercial roads and high traffic corridors, where the majority of vehicular and pedestrian foot traffic meet. In 2018, he recommended a detailed 12-Point pedestrian safety plan to the city based on the use of this infrastructure.

In 2019, after a pedestrian fatality at the site of a concurrent phasing traffic signal at the intersection of Melcher and Summer Street in Fort Point, Councilor Flynn

held a Council hearing on concurrent pedestrian phasing traffic signals.

He has consistently called attention to the potential for a dangerous situation where pedestrians have a signal to cross the street at the very same time that vehicles have a signal to turn at an intersection, with the expectation that the motor vehicle will always yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk.

Subsequently, in January of 2025, Councilor Flynn passed a Boston City Council resolution unanimously to replace concurrent pedestrian phasing traff ic signals in the City of Boston.

Moreover, in 2020, Councilor Flynn also called for declaring speeding cars as a Public Health Emergency. In 2021, he called for a portion of the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill funding for the city to be dedicated to address long-standing pedestrian safety needs with improved traffic-calming infrastructure.

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In recent years, the Safety Surge Program and installation of speed humps was welcomed by many residents as a way to slow down cars; however, speed humps are currently limited to being installed on neighborhood side streets.

Councilor Flynn has advocated for years that raised infrastructure to instead be placed where the majority of vehicular and pedestrian foot traffic actually come into conflict- on main streets, commercial roads, high traffic corridors, and bus routes. It is a natural fit to have traffic-calming infrastructure in these areas of high foot traffic, and force speeding cars to slow down to allow residents and visitors to cross the street more safely.

“Pedestrian safety continues to be one of the top issues for all neighbors - including our seniors, persons with disabilities, and young families. This crisis demands that we physically force speeding cars to slow down with raised infrastructure where the

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majority of cars and pedestrians are - our main streets, commercial roads, and high-traffic corridors,” said Councilor Flynn. “We must prioritize pedestrian safety crossing signals at our intersections.

Allowing pedestrians and cars to proceed at the very same time continues to be a recipe for disaster at many locations across the city.”

For more information, plea se contact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617-635-3203 or E d . F ly n n @B o s ton .g ov.

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2025 Graduate: Meet Devoney DeBarros

By Carol Masshardt

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i g hte en-ye a r- old Devoney BeBarros, from South Boston, is graduating from Madison Park Technical Vocational School with an impressive record. A Herald recognized ScholarAthlete, he will soon graduate with recognition/honors in Math, College Writing, Biology and History. There is more still to know about and celebrate this senior, headed to Wentworth in the fall.

“My dream is to make my mother proud,” he said. Devoney seems to know who he is and what matters beyond many his age. He is the second of four children of Janet Iraola, who works at the Hennigan School. His father, David Medeiros, works at the Marriott, and he is aware of their work and values.

“My mother has done everything for me, and I want to return it. She has a strong work ethic and goes out of her way to help people, and I want to be like that, “he said. “I have goals. My parents would like a house, and I want to work to help them get that,” he said.

Of all the challenges 2025 graduates encounter, Devoney said his was deciding on the next steps.

Accepted to UMass Boston and UMass Amherst, Northeastern and Wentworth, he thought about short- and long-term advantages.

“I thought that working right away would allow me to make money and start helping, but I know college will help more in the long run. I will concentrate on Construction Management which will give me a good background and experience. I like to see how everything fits together on a project,” he said.

Even in trying times, there is a certain focus and composure wit h Devoney DeBa rros.

“I have a lot of friends, but I

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stay focused and got the best grades ever over the past four years. I had one-week straight academics and then one week with hands on learning in facilities management, so I learned about carpentry, plumbing, all the areas of building,” he said. “I’m intellectual and thoughtful as a person, and I love sports, and may play basketball, but getting where I need to go comes first,” he said. Wentworth seemed like a natural next step.

“I get a little nervous about the future and all that can happen, but I will work hard,” he said, “and try to make the best decisions.”

Suffering a serious concussion from football at age 15, his mother encouraged him to move on from the sport he intended to play, but it began a successful basketball journey.

Hiis perspective, mature and thoughtful, now turns to his younger brother.

“He has a chance at going far, maybe the NBA, and I want to support him and help him focus,” he said.

Self-sufficient and contained, he is also appreciative and asked to name numerous of people who have been supportive. His parents, and several coaches including, Coaches Dennis Wilson (“he

helped me make the transition from football to basketball”) Tyrek Wilson (“he always wanted to see me succeed”) Coach Robinson (“always reminded me what I could be”) and Coach Harvey (my “push” person, and everyone needs that.”)

Devoney considers himself fortunate, and in many ways he has been. But he also knows that the world is complex.

“I am most concerned that not everyone is set up to reach their maximum potential. Everyone should be on equal footing to get where they need to go,” he said.

The intellectual, athletic and character strength of Devoney De Barros will go with him from Madison Park to Wenworth and beyond. it is easy to imagine that he will quickly become the role model and “push” for others as time goes on and is bound to contribute to the building of Boston’s future.

Congratulations, Devoney, on a well-earned high school graduation!

(Carol Masshardt can be reached at carolhardt@comcast.net for comments or suggestions of new high school graduates who maybe included in this series.)

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2025 Graduate: Meet Brenny O’Brien

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oston Arts Academy and South Boston’s Brenny O’Brien have proven to be one good fit. She will soon graduate with Honors in Theatre and Community Service, and a proud record of achievement.

“When I was three years old, I saw a play and said I’m going to do that. I started performing at four and had my first professional role at seven, and it has gone on from there,” she said.

Already an Actors equity Guild member, Brenny has performed in numerous productions and is impressively well versed in all aspects of theatre.

“I didn’t always love school until Boston Arts Academy,” she said.

Among other staff, Maura Tighe, Artistic Director at BAA, was pivotal in Brenny’s development.

“She got me the first audition from the first year, and then in my junior year, helped with an audition at Moonbox. I love the staff, my teachers and being involved in every production, and she has been key,” she said.

In addition to the obvious joy Brenny O’Brien has in theatre, she also wants to give back and already thinks about advancing the performing arts for those who will follow.

She works at the South Boston Neighborhood House and has established a teaching and performing program, South Stage Theatre Works, for high school students. They will be performing two classic plays, a Glass Menagerie and A Doll’s House. Singing, dancing, directing, producing, and mentoring are among her many interests, in addition to her primary love of acting. She credits her older sibling, Ash, as having the “way better skill in music.”

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important viewpoints is a primary motivation for the drive so evident in her commitment.

“Theatre tells stories and sometimes people don’t even yet know the stories they need to see and hear, “she said.

Challenges are not new to Brenny, but the creative environment of SBAA and her parents’ unwavering support have turned limitations into success.

“I am dyslexic, and it is frustrating. Things in school just didn’t click because of it. My parents were always supportive and said to just do my best, but I didn’t want to disappoint them. It was hard,” she said.

Brenny is an astute and intelligent life observer.

“My concern for the world now is a lack of empathy, and when you lose that you lose a lot and people are more willing to be hateful,” she said. “But what gives me hope is that there are stronger bonds, too, and people are not going it alone.”

Brenny has chosen Empire Beauty School for Cosmetology following graduation.

“I needed step back from school right now, and always enjoyed doing my mother’s hair, and it is about people feeling good about themselves.

Plus, it is connected to theatre.”

Brenny O’Brien is full of gratitude for her family, foremost, and also for her boyfriend, Gerry, and the staff at the Ollie for “providing an opportunity to meet really cool people, to work at a salon, and agreeing to host a theatre company!”

The Boston community is bound to benefit from this graduate’s energy and talents. “I could live other places, but I love the theatre scene in Boston,” she said. There is every reason to believe it loves her back.

Congratulations, Brenny O’Brien!

(Contact Carol Masshardt at carolhardt@comcast.net with comments or if you know of a graduate to profile!)

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South Boston StoopFest a Vibrant Success Despite a few rain showers, South Boston StoopFest was a vibrant successs, drawing neighbors and music lovers to a day filled with live performances and community spirit. Everyone had a great time! Organized by the South Boston Chamber of Commerce and South Boston NDC, the event was designed to celebrate local talent, support small businesses, and strengthen community ties.

Musicians popped up across the west side of South Boston, each offering a unique musical experience for attendees of all ages.

The diverse lineup featured performances at local hotspots including: Castle Island Brewing Co. – Thomas Park and Seldom Chalant The Laboure Center – Melted Chapstix and Viagra Falls 206 W. Broadway – Mike Farma Fourth Presbyterian Church – Luis Martinez, Snow White, Slade Family, All-Star Revue, Lauren & Todd, Pastor Burns, Dan & Von, and Dave Courage Love Child – El Amado/Semantics and Brendan Gavaghan J.P. Licks – Jacob Crawford Publico Boston– Route 106 Band

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A Drop (or Two) of Good News

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ow about a chance to cheer up, even if it’s only due to minor good news?

You may not have been aware of it, but this year, South Boston, Boston, and almost all of Massachusetts had been suffering from a drought.

Droughts have their severity levels – Mild, Significant, Critical, and Emergency. And there are seven drought regions in Massachusetts – Western, Connecticut River Valley, Central, Northeast, Southeast, Cape Cod, and the Islands. The City of Boston is in the Northeast Region, which has had a “Significant” drought level for the last three months.

A prime reason for the drought around here was the lack of snow last winter. Snowfall in

2024-25 was less than 30 inches, compared to more than 45 during most years. In fact, the record winter of 2014-15 dumped 110 inches on us, And each 10 inches of snow, when it melts, is blessedly equivalent to an inch of cool, nourishing, liquid rainwater.

A nyhow, recent ra ins (especially last weekend), even though they interfered with many South Boston events, have eliminated statewide droughts.

The Plymouth area received more than six (6) inches! Except for the Cape, there are no drought areas anywhere in Massachusetts.

Do you need a lift? Simply turn off the somber TV news, especia lly about wildf ires.

Then step outside for a few minutes and look at all the green around South Boston.

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Councilor Flynn to Hold South Boston CPA Information Session June 11th, 5:30-7pm Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will host his annual Community Preservation Act (CPA) Information Session in partnership with the CPA Team on Wednesday, June 11th from 5:30pm-7pm in the cafeteria of Tynan Elementary School. This session is an opportunity to explore how residents can use CPA funds and learn how to preserve or create impactful projects in their communities. While South Boston organizations and applicants have been awarded millions of dollars toward worthwhile projects, the community also lacked any applications last year. Councilor Flynn is calling on neighbors and community organizations to apply this summer and ensure that the neighborhood also receives its fair share of CPA funding this coming round and beyond.

Please note the deadline to submit an eligibility determination form for the FY 2026 funding round is Friday, August 29, 2025 at 5pm. The Eligibility Determination Form is not a final application. Candidates deemed eligible will be invited to submit an application for their proposed projects. With project ideas, please contact CPA Director Thadine Brown at Thadine.Brown@boston. gov and copy Councilor Flynn’s office at Ed.Flynn@boston.gov.

Please spread the word to friends, neighbors, and community organizations who may be interested in learning more at this meeting and applying for CPA funding in advance of the August 29th deadline. Below is a list of approved projects in South Boston and the South Boston Waterfront in recent years:

2024 Major Christopher Lee - N St. Field, South Boston - $586,000

2023 McDevitt Senior Homes, South Boston - $2,500,000 Congress Street Fire Station / Boston Fire Museum, South Boston $395,500

2022 Barnard Place Park, South Boston - $34,390.00 Major Christopher Lee Playground / Little League Field, South Boston $650,000 Congress Street Fire Station / Boston Fire Museum, South Boston $327,000

2021 Castle Island & Pleasure Bay Signs - $75,000 Congress Street Fire Station / Boston Fire Museum - $150,000

2020 Kearsarge Anchor - $75,000 Barnard Place Park - $150,000

2018 St. Augustine’s Chapel Iron Fence - $307,000 Martin’s Park - $500,000

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PADELHUB to Launch First Indoor Padel Club in South Boston Activation will introduce the world’s fastest-growing sport to the region PADELHUB, with the support of Oxford Properties, will introduce Boston’s first urban indoor padel facility, featuring six padel courts and two pickleball courts, at 653 Summer Street in South Boston.

Slated to open this August, this flagship athletic and social club will offer a dynamic and engaging new recreational venue for the greater South Boston community.

Currently played in over 130 countries, padel—the world’s fastest-growing sport—blends the excitement of tennis with the strategic elements of squash.

Played in doubles on a compact, glass-walled court, padel offers a unique mix of physical activity and social interaction, gaining rapid popularity in major U.S. cities, including New York, Miami, San Francisco, and Chicago.

“Our vision extends far beyond creating a premier sports facility,” said Matías Leighton Mouchabek, Founder & CEO at PADELHUB. “We’re creating a social and community-driven space that brings people together and promotes healthy, active lifestyles for Boston residents.

Through inclusive programming, we’re making padel accessible to everyone—from first-time players to seasoned athletes of all ages and skill levels. At PADELHUB, our goal is to drive the growth of padel in the U.S. and create a vibrant community where people can connect, grow, and thrive.”

PADELHUB is set to revolutionize Boston’s sports scene with its comprehensive programming, designed to engage the entire community. The facility will offer a trial week, discounts on first-time bookings, and 40% off their Intro to Padel clinics— ensuring all Boston residents have the opportunity to try this exciting sport, along with competitive pricing for pickleball court

bookings. Special padel programs will cater to seniors aged 60 and above, while a dedicated Kids Academy will inspire young players and nurture the next generation of padel athletes, promoting active

lifestyles across all age groups.

During the pre-launch phase, PADELHUB is offering a limited number of exclusive Found ing Memberships, which include an invitation

to the Grand Opening event, access to Founders’ OpenPlay tournaments, exclusive offers and discounts, and a Welcome Package sponsored by adidas. For more details, visit padelhubusa.com.

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SBCA Celebrates School Mass on Ascension Thursday On Thursday, May 29 we celebrated Ascension Thursday. It is a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church, which commemorates the Ascension of Jesus into heaven forty days after his Resurrection on Easter Sunday. The students, families, friends, faculty and staff at South Boston Catholic Academy celebrated this special School Mass at St. Brigid Church. Following this Mass, we also honored Jesus’ and our Blessed Mother Mary with the crowning of our Blessed Mother and the May Procession.

In the Catholic tradition, Mary is viewed as a powerful intercessor who helps bring our prayers to God and Jesus. This is based on the belief that as the mother of Jesus, she has a unique relationship with him and can effectively plead for our needs. While Catholics pray directly to God and Jesus, they also seek Mary’s intercession, believing she will bring their requests to her Son. Catholics venerate, but do not worship, Mary, the Blessed Mother. They honor and respect her with great devotion, but we only worship the one true God. It is accurate to say that Catholics honor and respect Mary in a similar way we do our families. According to the Catholic faith, honoring and respecting Mary can lead to a deeper love for God, Jesus, and our loved ones. This is because Mary is

considered a spiritual role model of faith and love for God, and her example can inspire us to draw closer to Him. By seeking Mary’s intercession and learning from her life, we can experience God’s love and mercy more deeply. Catholics view her as the Mother of Jesus, a special role in the history of salvation, and a model of faith and obedience to God. Catholics believe Mary has a unique and important role in the Church, including interceding for us with Jesus.

A May Crowning Procession is a traditional Catholic ritual held in May to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. It involves a procession, usually led by children, where a statue of Mary is carried and then crowned with a wreath or garland of flowers. At this May Procession three statues of the Blessed Mother were crowned: A small statue on a platform, a statue near the Altar in church and finally the statue of Mary in the Church yard. The crowning ceremony included a procession, prayers, readings from

Scripture, and singing of hymns. Our wonderful SBCA Children’s Choir and our Parish Music Director/Organist, Mr. Ryan Lynch, did an outstanding job of leading us in singing various songs which included...”Hail Holy Queen Enthroned Above,” “Bring Flowers of the Rarest, (Queen of the May),” and the well-loved hymn “Ave Maria.” Four of our SBCA sixth grade students had the honor of carrying the small statue of Mary on a flower adorned float from the church to the outside statue of the Blessed Mother. A kindergarten child carried the pillow on which rested the crown of flowers to be placed on Our Lady. The SBCA students who crowned the three Mary statues were Sofia, Sean, and Molly. It was a beautiful and glorious day! “Our blessed mother Mary always wants to walk with us, be close to us, she always wants to help us with her intercession and her love.” Pope Leo XIV. As the month of Mary comes to a close, we are reminded

of this quote from St. Maximilian Kolbe: “Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin Mary too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did.” “Mary, Our Mother, Pray for us.”

Father Peter Schirripa, was the celebrant at this Mass at which the 5th Graders did an amazing job leading us at this Mass. Thank you to Father Casey, Pastor; Father Peter Schirripa, Parochial Vicar; Dr. Helenann Civian, Principal; Mrs. Maureen Bailey, Religion Teacher and Ms. Katie Sieber, 5th Grade Teacher and to everyone who helped make this Special Mass and May Procession possible, faith enriching and memorable.

Father Peter also gifted Rosaries to all the students at SBCA; and grade 5 distributed the Rosary beads to all classrooms.

The Rosary is traditionally believed to have been given to St. Dominic de Guzman by the Blessed Virgin Mary.

She is said to have appeared to him and instructed him to pray the Hail Mary, Our Father, and Glory Be prayers.

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ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL / LICENSING HEARINGS To participate in ZBA hearings, below are instructions on joining a public meeting. Please note that the ZBA board will call on members of the public to testify for each proposal; you can share your thoughts in that forum.

11 Dorchester ST South Boston 02127 Appeal Type Zoning Hearing Date 6/12/2025 Project Description: Change occupancy to add Live Entertainment to existing restaurant operating after 10:30 pm

190 L ST South Boston 02127 Appeal Type Zoning Hearing Date 6/24/2025 Project Description: Change occupancy from 3 family dwelling to 4 way legalizing existing basement into unit as per plans

346 D ST South Boston 02127 Appeal Type Zoning Hearing Date 7/8/2025 Project Description: Change existing occupancy from Office warehouse use to fleet motorpool Garage with Dispatch office include accessory storage materials truck amp servicing employee parking lot. Phase 1 shell core renovations per plans provided consist new building infrastructure work electrical service electric vehicle charging installation an 8 security fence be installed around property Demolition any existing structures consolidation 5 lots final tenant fit out shall performed on separately filed issued SF demo alteration premises permits Demolition buildings site renovation remaining 2 story structure future fit out Includes New 12 9 24 removal Existing s is subject application issuance demolition permit

331 to 339 Northern AV Boston 02210 Appeal Type Zoning Hearing Date 7/8/2025 Project Description: New bridge connecting ISQ2 316 319 Northern Ave ISQ3 331 339

316 to 318 Northern AV Boston 02210 Appeal Type Zoning Hearing Date 7/8/2025 Project Description: New bridge connecting ISQ2 316 319 Northern Ave ISQ3 331 339

62 L ST South Boston 02127 Appeal Type Zoning Hearing Date 8/12/2025 Project Description: Replace existing exterior stairs construct new roof deck

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ABUTTER’S MEETINGS 141 P St Alteration and addition to existing mixed used building Time: Jun 11, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89453767109 Meeting ID: 894 5376 7109 One tap mobile 256 W Fifth St / Jim’s Variety Proposal: Add beer and wine to store Time: Jun 16, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87041722039 Meeting ID: 870 4172 2039 1690 Columbia Rd (NEW) Proposal: Change of occupancy from 2-family to 5-family building via renovation and rear addition w/off-street parking Time: Jun 23, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85464837266 Meeting ID: 854 6483 7266 275 Gold St Proposal: Demolish existing 1-family detached home and construct a new 1-family detached home with a semi-finished basement, 2-car garage, and family room at street level. Upper floors will include an open living area and bedrooms. A roof deck with roof hatch and NFPA 13R sprinkler system.

Time: Jun 24, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89147675203 Meeting ID: 891 4767 5203 62 L St (NEW) Replace existing exterior stairs construct new roof deck Time: Jun 24, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82694522561 Meeting ID: 826 9452 2561 164 Dorchester St (NEW) Proposal: Change existing 8 bedroom single family to two bilevel units, lower unit containing 3 beds off kitchen living rm upper 5. Create new second floor egress grade, confirm occupancy as single family, change to 2 dwelling Time: Jun 26, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89238344589 Meeting ID: 892 3834 4589

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CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court

Docket No.

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

SU25P1138EA

THURSDAY JUNE 05, 2025

Suffolk Probate and Family Court

Estate of:

24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114

Mary Alicia Paige Also known as: Mary A Paige

(617)788-8300

Date of Death: 02/10/2023 To all interested persons:

A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by James Roach

of

NC

Clemmons

requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.

The Petitioner requests that: James Roach

of

Clemmons

NC

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 of 07/08/2025

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.

May 27, 2025

Date:

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Stephanie L Everett, Esq., Register of Probate

PUBLISH ONLY THE CITATION ABOVE

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The Law Office of

James Arthur Shanley, Esq. The Law Offices of Jessica Clarke, P.C. 219A Main St Wareham, MA 02571 MPC 560 (2/22/24)

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