THE PRINT EDITION
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019
VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74
Dr. Hennessee to Retire by Rick Winterson
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is full name is Dr. Millard T. Hennessee; he is engaged in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery (foot and ankle), His office and practice is located at 654 East Broadway, but since the good Doctor is willing to make house calls any day of the week, perhaps it is more accurate to describe his practice as being anywhere in the neighborhood. Wherever he is needed, he will be there. And that is the way Dr. Hennessee has practiced healing since arriving in South Boston 38 years ago – in 1981. Now, he plans to retire to Cotuiit, as of June 28. Dr. Hennessee has always loved South Boston. He originally came from a project neighborhood in Ba ltimore himself, and he says, “Coning here was just like coming back home”. One of his first
adventures in South Boston began near M Street Park. He was in his car, and stopped to ask directions. Without a moment’s hesitation, the person he asked insta ntly hopped into the Doctor’s car and said, “C’mon, I’ll take you there.” He even knew the Doctor’s patient and told him to go to the second f loor. He remembers making a house call on a patient one gray, cloudy day. She met him in the kitchen, where a little light was coming in, because she had run out of light bulbs. Another at-home, elderly patient kept looking back and forth while Dr. Hennessee was examining her. It turns out she was watching a skittish squirrel that had been entrapped inside her house. They both dissolved into laughter as the Doctor tried to sweep it out with a broom, which
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Emo Remembered
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a rold “Emo” Barron died on May 7. He was 88 and still active here in South Boston. His friends, colleagues, and associates held a Memoria; Ceremony honoring him last Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. Very fittingly, this Ceremony was held just before a game on the Babe Ruth League Field in Moakley Park. A few facts and f igures describing Emo’s life support his reputation as an authentic South Boston legend. He was born and brought up here, and was a teacher (since retired) at what was then known as the Gavin Junior High School. He was one of the founding coaches of the original South Boston Babe Ruth League in 1957, which would have made 2019 his 63rd season. Although he moved to Mansf ield, his loyalties were here. His teams
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Emo’s simple, dignified banner on Babe Ruth Field says it all. were always in South Boston; he officiated up till his passing. Emo himself was a superb athlete, including golf and water skiing so well that he was an instructor and stunt skier for Club Med. “Foundation” and “fundamentals” were the basic
Important Message from Pastor Fr. Flavin
For the past thirty-two years I have been privileged to serve as a priest in so many wonderful places and have been blessed to serve with you in South Boston. God has truly blessed me with amazing opportunities. Cardinal Sean has granted me time for sabbatical beginning July 1, 2019. A sabbatical is a time to be renewed and refreshed for ministry and is a regular opportunity offered priests in the church. I step away from our collaborative with confidence and hope in our staff who are committed to the long term sustainability of our parishes. The foundation for planning our future is firm and over the next years the Pastoral Staff, and Parish Pastoral and Finance Councils, will continue the good work we have begun. My current assignments have many wonderful leaders and I know the good work we have begun will be brought to completion with God’s help. Thank you for your prayerful support,
Fr. Flavin
words in his coaching vocabulary. Perh ap s mo s t i mp or t a nt , during his 60+ years of activity Emo coached and mentored over 2,000 young athletes. Kevin Lally handled Emo’s Memorial Ceremony on Saturday. He called upon seven speakers, including Rep. David Biele, Sen.
Nick Collins, and an eloquent Tim Mahoney. John Healey rendered the “Star Spangled Banner”. A banner dedicating the 2019 Season to Emo’s memory was raised over the South Boston Babe Ruth League Field. Godspeed and farewell, Emo.
Letter to the Editor Dear Commissioner Gross, I serve in ministry with the Catholic Church in South Boston. Our Good Samaritan Ministry at St. Monica’s Church responds to the problems of poverty, violence, and addiction in our highly stressed neighborhoods. I write, once again, to acknowledge the extraordinary support and collaboration provided by Captain Boyle, Sgt. McNeil, Officer Billotte and the entire
C-6 precinct. Together, with the leadership of Sgt. Joe Kintigos from the Boston Housing Authority, they are instrumental in our efforts to bring hope and healing to the many wounded people in our community. I attache a photo from our Peace Picnic earlier this week where cadets joined us in our ministry! Warmly, Deacon Paul Kline
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DR. Hennessey
Frog Pond Spray Pool Reopens June 27
A smiling Dr. Hennessee – always cheerful, and ready to help. Hennessee’s retirement is that he and his wife Kathleen have two adult sons, who are now out on their own – one graduated from UVM, the other is about to get his degree at Purdue, and is an intern at Northrop-Grumman. The Doctor has extensive nonmedical interests as well. He maintains two antique cars – a ’69 Mach 1 Mustang and a ’34 (!) Ford. He grows orchids as well, using movable lights, a new technique for healthy Cattleyas. He has run youth f ishing tournaments for the last nine years, hunts wild boar in Florida’s farming areas, and is devoted to travel in unusual places. And Dr. Hennessee plans to keep his hand in by still serving nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Cotuit and Dorchester. We will miss him.
The Frog Pond spray pool is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For further information, please call the Frog Pond at (617) 635-2120.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game MLB London Series Red Sox Official Watch Party SAT. JUNE 29TH • Noon to 11pm
Join us for the MLB London Series: Red Sox vs. Yankees OFFICIAL watch party — we’ll be showing the game on a huge 16' x 9' LED screen! The Red Sox will bring their Red Sox Mobile Showcase which includes replicas of the Green Monster, club house, and dugout. Plus a batting cage, pitching stations, giant Jenga, and a virtual reality experience.
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he eventually managed to do. Dr. Hennessee is still amazed at the how community-oriented South Boston is, with the many “times” that take place to help out others. And he is equally amazed at his patients and friends bidding him such emotional goodbyes – some of them in tears. “South Boston is my extended family”, he says, “”To get all this in return from my patients themselves – that’s what it’s all about, and it’s humbling.” The good Doctor is also a true professional. He is Board Certified in foot surgery, and a Fellow in the College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He’s a member of the American and Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Associations. And he still makes house calls, even in the 21st Centur y. One key reason for Dr.
Boston Parks Commissioner Chris Cook and The Skating Club of Boston are pleased to welcome children and guests to kick off the 2019 summer season as the Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool reopens on Thursday, June 27. The day will include a fun and 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., information regarding upcoming summer programs offered by the City of Boston will be available to families and residents and tasty treats will be provided by in-kind sponsors HP Hood LLC, Power Crunch protein bars, and Polar Beverages. A special visit from the official mascot Frog Pond Freddie, with entertainment by “Bubble Guy” Jim Dichter, face painters, and media sponsor Magic 106.7.We will be joined by representatives from Legoland, Mass Horticulture, ReadBoston, the Boston Water and Sewer Water Truck, the Boston Public Health Commission, and Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment’s “Dumbo” and “Cinderella: Anniversary Edition,” the newest release in the Walt Disney Signature Collection. In addition, children of all ages are eligible to enter a summer raffle. Families will also be able to enjoy a ride on the Boston Common Carousel. The Carousel is handicapped accessible and has height requirements: anyone 42” or taller can ride alone; anyone under 42” requires the presence of an adult. Admission for the ride is $3 with 10 ride cards available for $25. Hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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A Miracle on Sleeper Street
by Rick Winterson
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artin’s Park opened la st Sat u rd ay at 11 a.m. It is named for Martin Richard. At eight years old, he was the youngest victim of the Marathon Bombings in 2013. Well over a thousand people showed up for the event, including a great many families and children. The children played, and then played some more in Martin’s enchanting Park – just as he would have wanted them to do. For you see, despite his young age,
Martin possessed a truly sensitive spirit. He coined the saying that has become the bannered theme of Martin’s Park: “No more hurting people – Peace”. Martin’s Park nestles in one of South Boston’s unsurpassed locations. The Park completes a holy area – it really is a miracle of its own, sited on the Fort Point Channel along the Smith Family Waterfront. It sits at the other end of the walkway that goes by the Children’s Museum and its iconic giant milk bottle. Our Lady of Good Voyage Shrine, Boston’s newest Catholic Church, is across Sleeper Street from Martin’s Park. Verticals make the Park safe from flooding caused by sea level rise – it’s “resilient”, to use a currently popular City of Boston word. The Park is surrounded by the massive developments on either side of the Fort Point Channel, yet it keeps its intimacy and inclusiveness intact. The only comparison that comes to mind is that Martin’s Park is so striking it resembles a Tivoli for children.
Martin’s Park is free. It possesses an endowment from the Friends of Martin’s Park that will maintain the Park in its originally pristine condition forever. Ongoing programs will be scheduled at no cost. Most important, Martin’s Park is inclusive and it welcomes everyone from everywhere in Boston (it’s near South Station) and from all nations. The play areas include a basket swing, safe slides, a pirate ship, a spherical jungle gym, timber climbers, a water garden, and much, much more. Great credit goes to the creativity of landscape architect Michael van Valkenburgh and the build-out that followed by the contractor, McKay Construction. The opening program was mercifully brief and informal. Mayor
Marty Walsh remarked upon the efforts of the Richard family, stating that parks are the soul of Boston, and this one will keep Martin forever in our thoughts. Gov. Charlie Baker also praised Martin’s family, and mentioned the joy the Park will being to so many young people. Both Walsh and Baker emphasized the uniquely excellent design of Martin’s Park. Their remarks were followed by a few words from Bill Richard and a valedictory benediction. Boston’s City Singers also harmonized. Martin’s sister, Jane Richard, styled and sang “Yellow” by Coldplay, backed by her brother Henry and his rock band “Fool”. What an event it was! Be sure to visit Martin’s Park this summer.
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Billie Jo Rogers-Ryan Women’s Basketball Dedication
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he BC Y F-Ty na n Community Center Women’s Basketball League was officially dedicated in memory of Billie Jo RogersRyan last week. The Tynan Staff, as well as Commissioner Allison Baker, felt this would be a way to keep Billie Jo’s
memory alive for years to come. As a young teen, Billie Jo and many of her friends participated in various programs and leagues at the BCYF-Tynan. Billie Jo excelled in basketball as a power point guard, had an amazing shot and was never afraid to take it to the hoop. Her relentless
Mary Nee Loftus, Isabella Ryan, Pauline Buonopane, and Kathy Davis
Gary Bolles Jr. (brother), Gary Bolles (father), Donna Bolles (mother), Isabella Ryan (daughter), and Danny Ryan (husband) dedication to the game had her at the Tynan on a daily basis perfecting her fundamental skills. One of her memorable accomplishments was capturing the Girls 15 & Under BNBL City Wide Championship back in 1985. Billie Jo passed away on October 10, 2017 after a 4 year courageous battle with Breast Cancer. She leaves behind her husband Danny, daughter
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Isabella, mother Donna, father Gary, and brother Gary Jr., as well as many dear friends and relatives. She will be remembered for the impeccable smile that would light up the room, and her loyalty to family and friends. Her memory will live on in the South Boston community, especially in the hearts of her husband, Danny, and beautiful daughter, Isabella.
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‘Go Green’ with South Boston Farmers Market
he South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation (SBNDC) announces its annual Go Green Day at the South Boston Farmers Market from 12 to 6 p.m. Monday, June 24. Activities throughout this year’s Go Green Day will help market visitors learn how they can reduce waste and have a positive impact on the environment while saving energy and money. Shoppers can win special prizes playing Go Green Jeopardy with SBNDC, learn about how Boston Area Gleaners brings surplus crops to local families in need, find out how to sign up for a free home energy audit, and hear from Greenovate Boston how the city is working to adapt to and mitigate climate cha nge in Sout h Boston. From 12 to 3 p.m. the New England Aquarium will le ad ec olog ic a l educ at ion lessons, More Than Words will return with their mobile bookstore, and market favorites
Jan and Lou Borelli will play live music. Boston Medical Center Health Plan and East Boston Savings Bank will also be on hand with giveaways. All of this is in addition to the variety of fresh lettuce, tomatoes, herbs, strawberries, and baked goods courtesy of the Massachusetts-based Freitas Farm and Wenger’s Farms. Be sure to stop by the market manager’s tent to pick up a reusable bag and our loyalty market card! The South Boston Farmers Market is located at 446 West Broadway (in front of the municipal parking lot) and runs from 12 to 6 p.m. every Monday t hroug h October. Farmers accept EBT/SNA P, W IC, a nd Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Coupons, and has the Healthy Incentive SNAP match program (HIP) available for EBT/SNAP users. For more information about vendors, prog ra m m i ng or sponsorship, or to learn about joining the farmers market
committee, visit our website (http://sbndc.org/south-bostonfarmers-market/), or find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook. c om /S out h ie Fa r me r s M k t / ), Instagram (@sbfarmersmarket) and Twitter (@SBFarmersMrkt). SBNDC is a local non-profit
that has successfully developed over 200 units of affordable housing in the communit y. SBNDC also provides support to the South Boston Street Festival, the Christmas and Spring Strolls, and Southie Trees.
Sen. Collins Advances Proposal for Increased Transportation, Education Revenue MA General Court Votes to Allow 4% Surcharge on Incomes More than $1 Million State Senator Nick Collins joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts General Court for a special Constitutional Convention, in which the House and Senate voted together to advance a proposal that would raise new revenues specifically for transportation and education investments. The proposal, commonly known as the “Fair Share Amendment”, would amend the constitution to allow for a 4% surcharge on incomes in excess of $1 million. The State Department of Revenue estimates that this change would generate an additional $2.2 billion in revenue annually, making funds available for significant investments in public transportation, roads, bridges, and schools. This vote marks the first step in giving voters the opportunity to weigh in on the proposal in a referendum in 2022. “This is a bold step forward to addressing the serious transportation and education crises in our Commonwealth,” said State Senator Nick Collins. “With the MBTA’s state-of-good-repair backlog approaching $10 billion, we need to raise significant new revenues to make game-changing investments that will drastically improve service, increase ridership, and enhance customer satisfaction. While our economic growth has benefited some, many have been left behind. Most taxes in this state are regressive, costing low and middle-income earners much more by percentage of income. This proposal would ask those at the very top to pay their ‘fair-share’ to help continue our economic growth, improve our regional transportation network, and ensure that everyone has access to an excellent education.” The proposal was approved by a vote of 147-48, with more than 75% of legislators voting in favor. The proposal must now be approved again by a legislative vote in 2021, and approved by voters in a statewide referendum in order to modify the state constitution.
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Notre Dame Graduates 40 by Rick Winterson
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he evenings of Tuesday, June 11, and Thursday, June 13, were joyful occasions. On those evening dates, South Boston’s Notre Dame Education Center (the NDEC) at 200 Old Colony Avenue graduated 40 students, who had completed the education necessary to receive their high school diplomas. The Tuesday and Thursday ceremonies were held at the Venezia in Port Norfolk and the NDEC itself; the graduating class sizes were 22 and 18, respectively. The Tuesday group was NDEC’s largest such group ever – a new record. The Thursday night assembly conferred 15 ESOL certificates and three adults receiving diplomas – it’s never too late to go for (and get) an education! Many of the NDEC graduates have already made plans to proceed on to college and other educational pathways.. In the usual tradition, the NDEC graduates proceeded into the graduation
halls to “Pomp and Circumstances” by England’s Sir Edward Elgar. He composed this graduation favorite in 1901; it’s the first of six marches he created. Yale University was the first American school to use it, at their 1905 graduation. After they were seated, the welcome and congratulations to the NDEC graduates were then delivered by Master of Ceremonies Charles Shediac, Chair of the NDEC Board of Directors. Mary Rose Durante, Executive Director of NDEC, gave the opening remarks. In a moving and emotional program, Leslie Feeney, the Youth Education Services (YES) Program Manager, conferred the hard-earned certificates and diplomas, along with brief profiles of each student. Awards were also given out as the ceremonies proceeded. Perhaps most notable was the NDEC Service Award, which was presented to Adam Brandt, an extraordinary teacher and student favorite, by Mary Rose Durante In unison, the NDEC graduates (after they all received their certificates
and diplomas) moved the tassels on their square caps from the right side of their caps to the left. This is a custom that marks high school completion, and which goes back for centuries. Once upon a time, in the Middle Ages, full hoods were used as a symbol of graduations. Nowadays, the tassels, after being moved to your cap’s left side, visibly signify that you have officially graduated. The NDEC graduations, which combined long-standing traditions with doors opening to new, 21st Century futures, were truly joyful occasions this month. And “It’s the American story”. Recently, you may have heard that NDEC has entered into a partnership with a developer, who will build a multi-
story residential; building at 200 Old Colony, and two years from now (in 2021), will return one large finished floor to NDEC for their permanent education center. In the meantime, NDEC is arranging to continue most of their classes in borrowed space, and is currently exploring at least two very promising temporary locations here in South Boston for the next two years. During this time, some courses have been unavoidably cancelled, mostly because they weren’t fully funded. However, the NDEC Board of Directors, after much study and serious discussion, decided this was a necessary step and voted to approve it this spring.
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BCYF Tynan Happenings
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ast week we had our yout h ba ske tba l l championship game. The two teams in the championship game were the Nets and the Wizards and they did not disappoint. In the first half, both teams were trading baskets back and forth at the end of the half we had a tie game at 21 apiece. The beginning of the second half, both teams kept it tight till the
Nets took an eight point lead, the biggest either team had all game. The Wizards would make that lead disappear quickly with Evan pierce leading his team back. With the Wizards making a strong push and taking the lead, the momentum looked like it was going their way till Ryan Alexander stepped up and took a big charge and got the Nets the momentum they needed to get his team back on track. As the game was getting close to ending, both teams kept trading baskets till Evan Pierce hit a big three to put the Wizards up by three. The Nets would come down and miss there chance of tying the game and would have to foul with only 8 seconds
Around Town with City Councilor Ed Flynn
left. Evan Pierce would miss the 1 and 1 and Brayden Buckley got the rebound for the Nets and came down the court and put up a three as time would expire and the game tying shot would just miss. The final score was Wizards 42 and Nets 39. Scoring for the Nets was Ryan Alexander (13), Brayden Buckley (11), Anthony Frallicciardi (11) and Ryan and Shane Collins both had two apiece. Also on the Nets were, Bobby Rehm, Jack Kane, Robert McEachern, Haley Alexander, and Griffin Brooks. Scoring for the Wizards was Evan Pierce (32) Eddie Mercado (7) Sammy Flood (3). Also on the Wizards were, Robert Caberal, Jake Rae, Ronan Foley, and Sarah Doyle. It was good
to see a lot of the kids improve a lot since last year and we hope to have everyone back for another great season next year. See pictures! The wiffleball league played on Tuesdays & Thursday is going well. Wiffleball is played in gyms, school yards and street corners throughout Souithie. It’s a staple here in the neighborhood for generations. During July and August, the Tynan will hold some tournaments and cookouts on the school grounds to display the talent of our youngsters. South Boston Summer Collaborative Summer Camp @ the bcyf tynan will start on July 8th. The tynan will provide more field trips this year along with many fun activities! If you haven’t registered yet there is still time to sign up.
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Condon, “Club” Camp; City Year Cookout!
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PLAN: Newmarket, The 21st Century Economy Initiative Following from the recommendations of Imagine Boston 2030, this initiative will lay the groundwork for Newmarket as a 21st Century jobs center. With land use as its primary focus, the initiative will also consider public realm, mobility, arts and culture, climate resilience, public health, and open space contributions to a successful future jobs center. Please join this public meeting to learn more about the upcoming process. The open-house style meeting will be held on two occasions (with the same content at each meeting).
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“American Song Book” Returns
Pater Golemme returns to Southie for American Song Book.
by Rick Winterson This was the second performance of “American Song Book”, which took place in the Branch Library Saturday afternoon, June 8. Librarian Jane Bickford and her staff had set aside the Library’s Public Room for the event. Dan McCole and Lorie Walsh arranged the first American Song Book a year ago. Due to its instant success, the two of them decided to give the South Boston public a second edition this year. Once again, it went off beautifully. The Library’s Public Room was SRO-packed; local donors provided a sumptuous late lunch. Six talents from our community took part. In addition to Dan and Lorie, Peter Golemme returned on piano. Three special guests sat in – Rev. Burns Stanfield, Pastor of the Fourth Church; his daughter, Liz Stanfield; and trumpeter Willie
Archibald, also from the Fourth. American Song Book #2 featured works drawn from 13 American composer/song writers, ranging from Cole Porter (born 1881) through Irving Berlin (1888), down to Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones of “The Fantasticks”, which debuted in 1960. To say that these American composers and lyricists “invented” American music understates the extraordinary musical influence they had, both here in the U.S. and worldwide. Their influence echoed warmly as the “South Boston Six” brought the second American Song Book to life. The audience came to its feet at the end of the 2019 American Song Book, to join the performers in a South Boston rendition of Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America”. And American Song Book #2 foreshadowed a couple of upcoming landmarks and milestones. Lead male singer Dan McCole, well known in South Boston as an imaginative artist in watercolors, will turn 90 in less than a month (July 16). Also, South Boston’s Fourth Presbyterian Church at Vinton and Dorchester Street will turn 150 next year – from 1870 to 2020. And 1870 was only 11 years before Cole Porter was born in 1881. The best news of all is that starting in the fall, four more American Song Book sessions are now being arranged by Dan and Lorie. Dates to be determined; pardon the pun, but “stay tuned.
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Dan McCole takes a break after his solos for American Song Book
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