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VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74

Honoring a Hero 13 Students Receive Scholarships in Memory of Timothy “Doc” Cook

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imothy “Doc” Cook was a man for others, saving countless lives as a Navy Corpsman in the Iraq war.

The 13 e x c e p t i on a l s t u d e nt s honored w it h scholarships this year in Tim’s memory are boys and girls for others as they work to bring awareness and help to veterans suffering from Post Traumatic St re s s Di s order ( P TSD).

Tim lost his battle with PTSD in March 2013 due to his combat experiences; he was 28 years old. Since then, his dad, Joseph Cook, family, friends, businesses, and neighbors have raised money in his memory for scholarships.

“The Timothy (Doc) Cook Foundation will continue to have spirit, hope, and strength to make

a difference for others,” Joseph said. “As always, we will remain being grateful one day at a time.”

Students had to submit essays for scholarship consideration. On Saturday, with the backdrop of the World War II memorial in South Boston, the 13 outstanding s t u d e nt s were h on or e d .

The winners are: Emma Brooks, 9th grader at Archbishop Williams Emma lost her dad, a veteran, when she was 7 years old. At 18, he had enlisted in the US Navy and was deployed twice, to Kuwait and Afghanistan. After his second deployment he was suffering and was diagnosed with PTSD. Emma noticed her dad had become distant and wasn’t the same funny, joke-loving person she knew. She sees now that her dad must have been in so

much pain from what he had experienced, but she knows he tried the best he could to be there for her and his family.

She thinks the best way to help raise awareness is by educating people about what PTSD is and how to recognize it.

She created a poster that explains PTSD that includes phone numbers for professional help.

Colleen McGrath, Fontbonne Academy, will be attending Michigan State Colleen did her senior research project on veterans with PTSD and readjustment disorders because her dad, Keith Brooks, and grandfather served and her brother is currently serving.

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She wants to see a significant change in the way US veterans are treated and the resources that are available to them.

She noted that since 1776, America has been in 113 wars and conf licts, sending men and women to war to defend our principles and protect our freedoms, but yet when they return home there are no adequate mental health resources for them.

Colleen wanted to raise awareness of the issue in her school community so she created an Instagram account (and a QR code directing people to the account) to post statistics and share facts about PTSD.

MaryKate Linso, Boston Latin Academy, will be attending Fairfield University MaryKate’s older brothers are currently on active duty. She has learned core values of the military from them, including de d ic at ion, c ou r a g e, a nd resilience. They shared stories of their friends who were caught off guard by emotional dysregulation beyond their c ont rol.

MaryKate aspires to be like her grandmother, who is a retired VA nurse practitioner. She hopes to increase PTSD awareness as a nurse using knowledge she learns from her research and applying it with compassion, understa nding, a nd respect for veterans and their families.

Greg Matthews, BC High, will be attending Fairfield To spread PTSD awareness, Greg would like to create and dedicate a rugby game to help vets access programs such as Warrior Path. His mom, Amy, is a licensed psychologist and his dad is a 20-year US Army veteran.

Greg has been very involved in BC High’s Man for Others.

He wa s inf luenced by

State Rep. David Biele; Vasya Mantrov; Greg Matthews; Andrew Misset; Joseph Cook Jr.; Liam Long; Brendan Picard; Emma Brooks; MaryKate Linso; Joseph Cook Sr., John Brooks; Jackson Spitz; Patrick Kennedy; Jack Kane; Commander Tom McCarthy of the Fitzgerald Post. loc a l coache s to become the man he is today to be a positive role model for younger k id s i n h i s c om mu n it y.

Vasya Mantrov, BC High, attending Fairfield University As this BC High graduate prepares for Fairfield University, he does not want to lose the core values that define him, many of which were learned through his last five years of involvement with the Timothy (Doc) Cook Foundation. At Fairf ield he plans to continue his efforts of spreading PTSD awareness by joining clubs or starting new ones.

He has shared this year’s research with his friends, explaining how specific diets and health habits lead to better emotional and mental health. When Vasya walks around with his Shamrock Showdown-Tim (Doc) Cook Foundation shirt, he is always prepared to discuss how modern medicine keeps evolving and how hopefully one day there will be a permanent solution to PTSD.

Jack Kane, 9th-grader at Landmark School Jack believes the hardest part of PTS-PTSD is that you can’t see it when you look at someone. He can relate to this because he has dyslexia and people can’t see that about him. To increase awareness of PTSD in this community and

support veterans, he and his mom would like to team up to offer free yoga, art, and meditation classes for veterans, creating a safe and welcoming space for veterans to relax, unwind, and learn coping strategies for dealing with PTSD symptoms.

Boys & Girls Club. Andrew realizes it is an honor to serve your country and he knows kids his age feel like it is a path that they will take. He is hoping that if they are educated about PTSD before they sign up, maybe there would be fewer cases of PTSD.

Liam Long, 7th-grader at BC High

Jackson Spitz, 7th-grader at BC High

There’s a quote from Napoleon Hill in the book “Struggle Well” by Ken Falke and Josh Goldberg that sticks with Liam: “Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” He would like to live by this quote because it teaches you how to overcome adversity instead of giving in and letting it defeat you. He would help increase awareness of PTSD in his community by finding counselors for the people who suffer, realizing it helps when you talk to a professional.

Jackson believes awareness of PTSD can assist family members identify the symptoms and get the best possible support. He wants to help increase awareness and education in the community by posting on social media and creating f lyers. He also wants to join a charity event to help raise money for organizations assisting families and people with PTSD. He would also like to assist homeless veterans.

Andrew Misset, 8th-grader at BC High

John notes that we thank veterans when they come home, but forget about them and expect them to return to their normal lives as if nothing they experienced has affected them.

There are programs available to help but it’s still not enough.

John said we need to normalize asking for help and stop the stigma. He said the first step to raise awareness about PTSD is to discuss it more on social

Andrew wants to take PTSD out of the shadows and make sure that kids know there is no stigma to asking for help, seeking help, and talking to a trusted person.

Andrew feels lucky to live in South Boston where there are many places to spread awareness about PTSD, such as the L Street Bathhouse, the Tynan, and the

John Brooks, 8th-grade at BC High

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Dear Neighbors, Please note the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) will be hosting a number of upcoming meetings in South Boston relating to both the Summer Street Bus Lane Pilot Program and the South Boston Transportation Action Plan (SB TAP).

You can provide your comments and feedback to the Boston Transportation Department at these meetings and for the Summer Street Pilot at transit@boston.gov, or the SB TAP at southbostontap@boston.gov.

Summer Street Pilot Program Virtual Meeting: Friday, June 14, 12:30 - 1:30 PM On Zoom: https://shorturl.at/QhI3A For more information, please visit: https://shorturl.at/PY52m

media platforms because that’s where most young people get their information. John would also like to create an emotional support pet program so vets could adopt them free of charge.

Brendan Picard, 8th-grader at Archbishop Williams Brendan feels that families and veterans shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help or treatment. He would like to see more education about PTSD in schools, noting students learn a lot about war in civics class but they don’t cover the effects of war on our veterans and how to help them when they return. Brendan said social media can let people know there is help out there.

Patrick Kennedy, 7th-grader at Archbishop Williams Patrick took an interest in this scholarship because he has a family member who was deployed to Iraq twice and suffered from PTSD. Patrick would like to

organize a walk for all ages and have posters about PTSD along the route to raise awareness. He would invite veterans to attend a luncheon so that they could talk about their experiences with each other. He would like to start a Comfort Buddy program (like a Big Brothers program) at a rehab center, a vet center, or a VFW post where they could share stories and play games.

Jack Hynes, 10th-grader at Dexter Southfield Jack has played in a threeon-three basketball tournament at his school called Hoops for Troops to help raise money and awareness for veterans struggling wit h menta l a nd physica l injuries. Next year he wants to organize a Hoops for Troops charity event to make it even bigger and raise more funds. Jack has also participated in a club called Morgan’s Message at his school to help spread awareness for people struggling with PTSD and other mental health issues.

South Boston Transportation Action Plan (SB TAP): Thursday, June 27, 6:00 - 7:30 PM In Person at: Tynan Elementary School Cafeteria, 650 E 4th Street Summer Street Pilot Program Community Meeting: Monday, July 8 5:00 - 6:30 PM (Open House) 6:30 - 8:00 PM (Presentation & Q & A) In Person at: Tynan Elementary School, 650 E 4th Street For more information, please visit: https://shorturl.at/PY52m As you know, the South Boston Elected officials and I have consistently expressed our opposition to the Summer Street Pilot Program due to concerns of potential negative impacts to operations at Conley Terminal and our city, state and regional economy, limiting foot traffic to our businesses in the South Boston Waterfront, and creating additional vehicular traffic and pollution.

I also expressed my opposition on the recent draft recommendations of the South Boston Transportation Action Plan due to concerns about public safety response times and the potential negative impacts to our small businesses.

Residents and small businesses overwhelmingly highlighted concerns at recent meetings about narrowing streets like East and West Broadwaywith bikes lanes or not- and the ability of our dedicated first responders (Boston Police, Boston Fire, Boston EMS) to navigate through existing conditions like commercial truck deliveries who are unloading product to our storefronts and restaurants, MBTA buses, Uber/Lyft/third-party food deliveries, and outdoor dining.

Every second counts in an emergency. If we narrow our main streets commercial roads, and high traffic corridors further, I have serious concerns that we will create additional issues like we have on West Broadway, between F Street and Perkins Square, elsewhere- with cars as it is now often dangerously crossing the double yellow lines- and that our first responders may subsequently be unable to navigate all of these conflicts and meet their response times, especially in the event of a snowstorm.

I would rather see us focus on compromising with residents and small businesses by placing bike lanes on alternative routes, and focus on trafficcalming infrastructure in these areas to force speeding cars to slow down with strategically placed raised crosswalks, speed humps, rapid flash beacons with pedestrian crossing islands, and curb extensions for shorter pedestrian crossings.

Thank you, Ed

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Chase Opens First Retail Branch in South Boston

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PMorg a n Chase is c elebrat i ng t he opening of its f irst retail branch in South Boston, located at 441 W Broadway.

“We’ve long viewed South Boston as a place we wanted to be,” said Alba Shaba, branch manager for the Chase branch in South Boston. “We look forward to building new relationships and helping our customers during life’s most important moments, like opening their first savings account, buying their first home, or planning for retirement.”

The branch is about 3,000 square feet and features modern, bright designs with comfortable meeting areas and state-of-the-art banking technology. A dedicated Chase Private Client team will provide premium ba nk ing services, personalized attention, and access to the expertise and investment capabilities of J.P. Morgan to help families reach their most important goals. Customers may also meet with financial and home lending advisors and business banking relationship managers.

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“We have a fantastic team of bankers who are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers,” said Shaba. “We want to be where our customers live and work, which is why we’re excited to be growing our presence here.”

Chase’s expansion in Boston is part of the bank’s plan announced in February to open more than 50 branches in Massachusetts by 2027, bringing the total to more than 110 branches statewide.

“W hen Cha se enters a community, we bring the resources of a global institution with a focus on local solutions,” said Justin Brovitz, Regional Director for JPMorgan Chase’s

Consumer Bank in New England and is based in Massachusetts.

“In addition to going above and beyond to serve our customers,

we are going to engage and collaborate with our neighbors to create more equitable economic growth here in South Boston.”

Councilor Flynn Calls For a Hearing on Process for Abutters Meetings

oston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a hearing order to discuss the notification process for abutters meetings in the City of Boston. Neighbors often write about not receiving notifications about abutters meetings. For years, residents have taken issue with the notification process, where the onus will be on developers and proponents to circulate fliers to nearby residents within 300 feet.

With recent changes in the community process for licensing and zoning matters, as well as reorganization and employment responsibilities at the city level, City Councilors have not received

notifications about several abutters meetings despite the expectation of their constituents to attend all meetings, obtain neighborhood feedback, and weigh in on proposals at the City of Boston Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) and Licensing Board.

Abutters Meetings have historically been hosted by liaisons from the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) for residents who live within 300 feet of a proposed project. Projects can include a new development, additions to existing buildings, licenses to sell liquor, change of operating hours, among others. Abutters meetings serve as a way for neighbors to learn about a proposed project, share their

concerns, and provide their input on how this could impact existing conditions and their quality of life.

Elected officials also rely on abutters meetings to gather information and hear community input on proposals, so that they can appropriately reflect neighborhood sentiment and concerns at various City Board meetings, such as the ZBA and Licensing Board.

“A common complaint I hear from residents is that neighbors and abutters had no knowledge of a project close to their home.

Neighbors have argued it is a conflict for proponents of a particular project to be in charge of notifying their neighbors, that there is incentive not to follow the

process for controversial projects, and that the onus should be on the city to leave fliers for abutters,” said Councilor Flynn. “Many residents have also expressed that a 300 ft notification requirement is not adequate for proposals that can have a wider impact. It is critical that there is an adequate process of notification for abutters meetings for residents, and their duly elected officials, so that those most impacted can attend the meetings, receive information, and provide feedback on projects impacting their neighborhoods.”

For more information, please contact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617635-3203 and Ed.Flynn@Boston.gov.

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The MBTA’s Red Line History Comes to ‘On the Dot’ Vintage 1600 Series Subway Car Is Something New at ‘The LOT’ in South Boston

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n icon of MBTA Red Line history arrived yesterday at On the Dot, the mixed-use development in South Boston being planned by Core Investments, Inc., a 25-yearold Boston real estate investment and development company.

While the emerging On the Dot neighborhood is already well served

by Red Line transit, running under Dorchester Avenue and locationally bracketed by stations at Andrew Square and Broadway, Core’s activation team has secured a symbol of that transit infrastructure -- a vintage, decommissioned 1600 Series Red Line car that will enhance the activity space at The LOT, 383 Dorchester Ave. The LOT, which featured a dozen well-attended weekend or nightly activities last fall and has expanded the program for this summer and the coming fall, is located next to the popular Cannonball Cafe. The season of events kicked off on Saturday, June 8, with a wellattended Car Show of vintage and newer U.S. and European models.

“On the Dot is a transit-oriented development with multi-modal options that represents a critical piece of the sustainable future of South Boston,” said John Cissel, President of Development of Core Investments. “We’re excited to be building right between two MBTA stations and partnering with the T to encourage ridership.”

Core’s Red Line car, known as No. 1643 and freshly repainted, was delivered on a flatbed truck late yesterday afternoon and placed prominently on The LOT by two large loader forklifts.

The car represents the rich history of the more-than-a-century-old Red Line tunnel extension from Broadway Station to Andrew Square, the many industrial businesses and residential riders it has served, and the promise off a 21st century future of Core Investments’ commercial, residential, retail, civic and recreational development recently approved by City of Boston planners.

“The MBTA is proud to partner with Core Investments on this unique initiative to bring a piece of Red Line history to the On the Dot development in South Boston,” said Phillip Eng, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the MBTA. “The vintage 1600 Series subway car represents the rich legacy of the Red Line and the MBTA’s vital role in connecting Boston’s neighborhoods and supporting economic growth.”

Eng called the Red Line “the transportation backbone of Boston for over a century” and noted that the 1600 Series cars were innovative for their time, introducing amenities like air-conditioning and tinted windows to improve the rider experience.

“This decommissioned rail car reminds us of our ongoing commitment to investing in modern, reliable transit options that meet the evolving needs of our transit-oriented communities,” he said. “We look forward to seeing the 1643 car find a new home at The LOT, allowing residents and visitors to appreciate this living history while taking advantage of the convenient Red Line access Core has incorporated into their plans.

The MBTA is excited to continue our partnership with developers focused on smart growth near and around transit.”

The 1600 Series Red Line cars came into service in 1969 and 1970, and 34 of them are still in service, of 52 originally delivered. According to Wikipedia and the MBTA, the 1600 cars operate today along with

three newer generations of Red Line cars, 1987-’89’s UTDC cars, 1993’94’s Bombardier cars, and the newest vehicles, an order of 252 cars from CRRC, of which 14 are now running.

Earlier subway cars, reaching back to the early 1900s, were built by companies known as M1, Pressed Steel Car Co., and Bradley Car Co. The MBTA’s Red Line was known once as the CambridgeDorchester line, as Route 1 on maps. When the MBTA assumed operations of the transit system in 1964, the various lines were rebranded, and in the early 1980s the older blue, white and gold car colors gave way to a consistent red hue.

The Boston Subway system, opened in 1897 from Park Street to Boylston stations, was the first in the United States. It steadily expanded, pushed under Summer Street past South Station and under the Fort Point Channel in the early 1900s.

At Dorchester Avenue and Broadway, the Boston Transit Commission, as it was called before it was the MTA and later MBTA, built South Boston’s only station on the existing Cambridge-toDorchester transit line. The final stretch of the Dorchester Tunnel was constructed by cut and cover method -- not hand-tunneled or bored -- from Broadway Station to Andrew Square Station, which opened June 29, 1918.

The larger Andrew Square neighborhood, now named after the Civil War-era Massachusetts

Gov. John Andrew, was known for the last half of the 19th century as Washington Village, honoring Gen. George Washington for his heroic troops’ role in scattering British warships from Boston Harbor from Dorchester Heights.

The No. 1643 Red Line car was one of 76 new cars included in a $13 million contract the MBTA made with Pullman-Standard in 1968.

According to the book Boston in Transit, that order was for 24 single cars, with numbers starting at 1500, and 26 “married” cars, the latter being pairs, with numbers 01600 and up. The T referred to the cars as Red Line Type 1 and they were commonly known as South Shore cars.

Each car accommodated 64 seated riders and had a maximum capacity of 239 people.

Boston in Transit described the cars as having “some standard features that were first for new rapid transit cars in Boston, including aluminum body construction, air-conditioning, rubber flooring, radios, public address systems and tinted safety glass.” The brushed aluminum exteriors also led to the cars being known as Silver Birds.

The cars are about 70 feet long and slightly less than 10 feet wide.

According to Railway Age magazine, they were “the longest in transit service anywhere in the U.S.” Four 100-horsepower traction motors on the motorized coaches meant they could travel at 70 miles per hour.

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Three Sout Boston Schools Recieve Art Grants students cannot be overstated,” said Mary Skipper, Superintendent of Boston Public Schools. “I am grateful for the ongoing partnership between the BPS, EdVestors, funders, and so many others that has made progress possible over 15 years. An enriching arts education is paramount, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic, to help students re-engage with their peers and teachers, provide students with a sense of belonging, and to improve their social-emotional skill development, and overall well-being.”

The announcement of this year’s grants follows the recent annual BPS Citywide Arts Festival, which took place last week on the Boston Common and at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building. The three-day event celebrated the importance of the arts in BPS and featured music, dance, and theater performances from nearly 1,000 students across the school district.

“For 15 years, BPS Arts Expansion has played a critical role in increasing equitable access to quality arts education for students across

Arts Expansion Grant Receipts in South Boston Perry School Boston Children’s Chorus Perry School Boston Music Project Tynan Elementary School Lyric Stage Company

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dVestors, a Boston-based school improvement organization, today awarded $485,000 in grants to over 30 nonprofits working with 60 Boston Public Schools (BPS) to support equitable, quality arts education for the 2024-2025 school year. Since its inception in 2009, BPS Arts Expansion has increased the number of BPS students receiving arts education by nearly 17,000 annually, establishing Boston as a national leader in expanding access to arts education.

“The importance of BPS Arts Expansion and its tangible impact on

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Boston,” said Marinell Rousmaniere, President & CEO of EdVestors.

“The arts play an important role in the personal, academic, and socialemotional development of young people. These grants will ensure that Boston continues to lead the way in arts instruction, together with the robust investment made by the Boston Public Schools for the year ahead. None of this is possible without the unwavering support of BPS leadership, the Mayor’s Office, and our dedicated funders and nonprofit partners.”

The positive impact of arts education goes beyond bringing out the creativity in students. Research

has shown that arts education improves student engagement, including increasing attendance among chronically absent students.

Students reported greater levels of belonging at school and engagement in learning when their school days included arts education.

BPS Arts Expansion brings together local foundations, the school district, arts organizations, higher education institutions, and the Mayor’s Office. Lead funders include the Barr Foundation, Catherine and Paul Buttenwieser Foundation, The Klarman Family Foundation, Linde Family Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Boston Common Frog Pond Spray Pool Opens June 25

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oston Pa rk s Commissioner Ryan Woods, and The Skating Club of Boston are pleased to welcome children and their caregivers to kick off the 2024 summer wading season as the Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool reopens on Tuesday, June 25.

The wading pool opening is made possible by title sponsor Bank of America and presenting sponsor H.P. Hood LLC. The event will include an exciting celebration at 11 a.m. followed by the opening of the spray pool.

In addition to activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., residents can enjoy tasty treats and a visit from official mascot Frog Pond Freddie.

LEGO® Discovery Center Boston will be on site with giveaways and a LEGO brick pit for free building with LEGO experts.

Enjoy sparkling water from Polar Beverages, local farm fresh milk from the New England Dairy Council, frozen treats from H.P. Hood LLC, and sample water flavoring packets from Cirkul.

Residents can also try our instrument ‘petting zoo’ courtesy of the Boston Music Project and visit the team from PROJECT Melanoma

for summer sun safety tips.

Also offering giveaways and activities will be Mass Audubon, the Boston Public Library Chinatown Branch, the Boston Public Health Commission, Science for Scientists, and the Boston Water and Sewer Commission’s popular water truck. For more information visit www.boston.gov/frogpond.

A year-round recreational facility, the Frog Pond offers ice skating in the winter, a spray pool and supervised wading for youth in the summer, and the Carousel from spring through fall. Information on additional activities offered at the Frog Pond can be found by visiting www.bostonfrogpond.com.

The Frog Pond spray pool is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Labor Day. The facility is managed by The Skating Club of Boston and staffed by youth workers from the Boston Youth Fund. For further information, please call the Frog Pond at (617) 635-2120.

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Mayor’s Cup Softball Tournament Begins June 19

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ayor Michelle Wu and the B oston Pa rk s and Recreation Department are excited to announce the 2024 Mayor’s Cup Softball Tournament. The tournament will kick off on Wednesday, June 19, with the championship games concluding on Saturday, June 22. For more information and to register, visit boston.gov/sports.

This year will be the 27th A nnua l Mayor’s Cup Softball Tournament. Teams from across the city will be battling on the diamond for the title of “ Boston’s Best” in divisions 10U, 12U, 14U, 18U. “Our communit y sports are a wonderful opportunity for residents across Boston to engage in friendly competition and foster community spirit,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I am looking forward to seeing everyone come together for the Mayor’s Cup and enjoying our parks this summer.”

The Mayor’s Cup K ickOff Festival will be held on Wednesday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clemente Field in the Back Bay Fens, located at 100 Park Drive, Fenway. The festival will feature family fun

activities, food trucks, and more.

Tournament games will continue in neighborhood park s on Thursday and Friday nights, with the final championship games returning to the Fens on June 22.

In addition to games and activities, information regarding upcoming summer programs offered by the City of Boston will be available to families and residents. This tournament is sponsored by P&G Gillette and the Red Sox Foundation.

“The M a y o r ’s Cup Sof tba ll Tourna ment is a cherished tradition in our community, highlighting the talent and sportsmanship of our young athletes,” said Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods. “We are proud to host the 27th annual tournament and look forward to another year of exciting games a nd memorable moments.”

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30 years of dancing Hundreds of South Boston and Dorchester students performed during Miss Linda’s School of Dance’s 30th Anniversary Recitals on Saturday. Children and adults of all ages showed off their dance moves much to the delight of the audience. Congrats, Linda Hodges Damatin!

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Congratulations 6th Grade Graduation Class of 2024

ongratulations to all our wonderful 6th grade students at South Boston Catholic Academy.

Their hard work and perseverance have paid off! The prestigious High Schools that the 6th grade students have been invited to attend for the 2024-2025 School Year include: Archbishop Williams, Belmont Hill School, Boston College High School, Boston Latin School, Boston Latin Academy, Fontbonne

Academy, NewtonCountry Day School of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame Academy, and Ursuline Academy. God Bless and Best Wishes from all of us at SBCA to all our wonderful 6th Graders and their families as they start a new chapter in their lives! A Big Thank you to their teacher, Ms. Lauren Monaghan, for all her help, guidance and support with this year’s 6th graders and to all our families, teachers, aides,

staff and friends for making it another great year here at SBCA! On Thursday, June 6 we celebrated the End of the School Year Mass followed by the 6th Grade Graduation Ceremony. The 1st grade students did an outstanding job leading us at this Mass as Greeters, Readers, and Bringing the Gifts to Altar. Thank you to all our 1st Grade Teachers, Ms. Emma Jacobsen, Ms. Peggy Byrne, Ms Caroline Gannon and Ms. Kayla Keough for helping

their students prepare for this Mass.

Thank you to our talented SBCA Children’s Choir directed by the Music Teacher, Mr. Carlo Bunyi, and the Parish Music director and Organist, Ms. Kathy Clancy, for providing the beautiful music. Our Pastor, Father Robert Casey, and our Parochial Vicar, Father Peter Schirripa, were the celebrants at this Mass. On behalf of our Principal, Dr. Helenann Civian and all of us at SBCA, we wish everyone a Happy and Safe Summer!

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Project Proponent: Sing Ming Chan Project Description: The information at this meeting is crucial to you as a City of Boston resident, and stakeholder. Interpreting services are available to communicate the content of these documents at no additional cost to you. If you require translation services, please contact the following: Tyler.C.Ross@boston.gov. The meeting is scheduled for 6/20/2024. Please request interpreting services no later than 5 days before the meeting date. Meeting of the general public to review the proposed 49-51 D st, South Boston project. This meeting will be focused on the proposed 49-51 D st, project. Please note that this is a Public Meeting. The meeting will begin with a 45-minute presentation of the project by the development team, followed by 45-minutes of public Q&A. Mail to: Tyler Ross Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 Phone: 617.918.4214 Email: Tyler.c.ross@boston.gov

Close of Public Comment Period: 6/29/2024 Website: bit.ly/457flF6

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