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“And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who dies, who gave that right to me.”

(Lee Greenwood)

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Celebrating the Fourth of July “Where liberty dwells, there is my country” (Benjamin Franklin)

By KEVIN DEVLIN

On the Fourth of July we celebrate the birth of our nation.

We celebrate the birth of a democratic nation dedicated to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. We celebrate the birth of a nation of the people and for the people. We celebrate the birth of a nation dedicated to serving the people and not the state. We celebrate Freedom.

On this holiday during the last few years, I have reflected upon how fortunate we are. This

year’s holiday will be no exception because tyranny did not die when the American rebels successfully cut their political connection to England.

We take for granted many simple activities because we have always had our freedom to do so. We have always assumed and declared Freedom as an unalienable right, but this is not the case in other countries.

Sadly, it is non-existent.

Millions of people throughout the world live under totalitarianism. People are murdered and tortured for their political views. People are imprisoned without just cause. You can forget being afforded any form of Miranda rights or due

process. Dissent and original thought are forbidden in these oppressive wastelands. These governments dominated by ruthless, evil men are not for or by the people. They seek

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Production Sensationalizes Southie

By Raymond L. Flynn Former Mayor of Boston and U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican.

Hollywood has an obsession with depicting South Boston in the worst light possible. The big screen adaptation of “Black Mass,” the story of notorious Boston mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger, is the latest case in point. Like most obsessions, Hollywood’s relationship with Southie is based on taking, not giving.

Well, it’s high time these Hollywood dream merchants gave back to the town, by donating part of the revenues for “Black Mass” to the South Boston Boys & Girls Club and the South Boston Youth Hockey League, and help our young people develop the qualities of sportsmanship and teamwork essential for them in life.

I went to a shoot yesterday of a scene from “Black Mass” about the school busing crisis of the 1970s. It looked like the work of moviemakers who came just to get what they wanted, not to understand or tell the truth. I wish they would

make more of an effort to depict the arguments on both sides, not just make it a sensational, headline-grabbing movie.

But I guess that’s not in the cards.

Now, the busing crisis was a very ugly period in our city, and nobody could argue otherwise. But the scene yesterday outside South Boston High School — showing black children getting off school buses, being met by angry white demonstrators — wasn’t the way I remember it back in 1974.

I don’t remember seeing those ugly signs I saw yesterday. I do remember many con-

cerned parents questioning federal Judge Arthur Garrity’s ruling, when nobody in political power would listen to them. I do remember, with some of my neighbors, meeting the KKK bus as it pulled into our town and demanding that the bigots go back where they came from. We didn’t want them in South Boston, and we told them. I remember walking the neighborhood, telling kids to stay away from the high school, and most of them did.

I also remember years of coaching black and white kids down at the Boys Club, up at M Street Park and down at the D

“Sidewalks are for People.”

Time for yet a few more gripes.

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

John DiReeno has lived his entire life in South Boston. He’s old school and wears his love for Southie on his sleeve as they say. He’s seen a lot of things, pleasant and unpleasant, and this is his gripe that’s been irking him for some time.

“I’ve noticed an alarming number of residents walking in the street of South Boston at all times of the day,” said DiReeno. “I don’t mean the sidewalks! I mean the streets. Drivers are faced with many issues while driving in South Boston. There are T buses, taxi cabs, bicyclists, joggers, motorcycles, livery vehicles, trucks, and all other motor vehicles parked everywhere, including double-parked at hydrants and T bus stops. It’s plain and simple. People belong on the sidewalk.

“Every day I see two older women at 5:30 a.m. on East Broadway walking in the

street,” he added. “One of them wears an orange safety vest. She wouldn’t have to wear one if she was walking on the sidewalk. Every morning around 8 a.m., I see an older gentleman walking along East Sixth Street. And…every morning I see young professionals walking in the street to their cars or to the bus stop. Some are walking...and listening to music so they can’t hear approaching cars.

My father used to say, ‘Cars don’t belong on the sidewalk! And people don’t belong on the street.’ This problem is an accident waiting to happen. Please walk on the street. Sidewalks are for people.”

My wife and I have a gripe. Southie is surely a busy place these days. But sometimes people are too loud at unacceptable times. Last Saturday morning at 1:30 a.m. people arguing outside my house along East Eighth Street, woke us up. The young woman with her boyfriend was arguing with a cab driver because her credit card wasn’t approved, so she was trying to figure

a way out of her dilemma. I don’t know what the final outcome was, but I did hear the cabbie say, as he chased them up the street, that he called the cops. He left his cab door open and the cab unattended in the middle of the street.

An hour later, a young guy was lost (a Yuppie trademark it seems) and was swearing loudly on the phone to his friend. He walked back and forth past my house several times, still yelling, swearing, and trying to find his friend’s house.

And lastly, around 4:30 a.m., about seven bicyclists came blasting past the house.

My wife thought it was a party bus, but it was a “bicycle party.” They had big lights attached to their bicycles and loud music was blaring. At 4:30a.m.!

So, for safety reasons walk on the sidewalk.

And for those who like the nightlife, don’t be afraid to tone it down in the wee hours of the morning. Voices and music echo in the dead of the night. Be considerate.

Some people just might be sleeping.

Street housing project. Never once in those years did I ever see a racial incident.

Certainly, we have our share of haters — every community does — but to stereotype an entire neighborhood that way is disrespectful and unfair.

It would have been the right thing to at least mention that the overwhelming majority of parents, both black and white, were good, hard-working people concerned about their children’s education and future.

The sensational movie scene I saw yesterday did not accurately portray my neighbors or my neighborhood. But if that’s the way the “Black Mass” filmmakers see it, then so be it. But put your money where your mouth is, Hollywood, and give back to the town you’re sullying by making a contribution to the South Boston Boys & Girls Club and the South Boston Youth Hockey League.

If you want to come into my town and try to tell our story, you need to show that you understand it, and you need to show you care.

Colonel Bob McCarthy Last week, South Boston Online published an announcement about the death of Colonel Bob McCarthy sent to us by a close friend of his – Bill Allen (617-543-9207), who plans a remembrance function for Colonel Bob. This remembrance event will take place on Thursday evening, August 7, in Florian Hall (55 Hallett Street, Dorchester). Contact Bill Allen with any questions or to volunteer to help out. Once again, Bill can be phoned up at 617-543-9207.

Thanks – hope to see you there.

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USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) Opens Harborfest

by Rick Winterson

The USS Oak Hill arrived on Tuesday morning, July 1, passing Castle Island around 9:30 a.m.. She’s a Dock Landing Ship named for President James Madison’s birthplace.

Her arrival was the first significant sign of the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, and served notice to the City of Boston that Harborfest is about to begin (from Wednesday, July 02, until Sunday, July 06. Complete event schedules are available by logging onto “Boston Harborfest”

using your favorite search engine).

We live in the greatest nation that history has ever seen – frequently serving as the world’s police force.

This year is the 100th Anniversary of World War One, which began in August of 1914, six weeks after Gavrilo Prinzip assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June. Our intervention led to victory in Europe on Armistice Day, November 11, 1918..

Please accept South Boston Online’s sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and patriotic Independence Day weekend.

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Ribbon Cutting Opens Old Colony’s Phase Two

by Rick Winterson

You have seen the façade of the newly constructed Old Colony Housing Development take shape. It anchors the traffic circle formed by Columbia, Old Colony, and their adjoining streets.

Well, Phase Two of the Old Colony renovation was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 26.

Specifically, 223 of the original apartments, which were built 73 years ago in 1941, were demolished. They have now been replaced by 129 new apartments that are now complete and being leased, followed by 40 more that will be ready for occupancy in 2015.

The completed Old Colony Phase One was opened two and a half years ago in 2011. Phase One consisted of 116 new affordable rent units that replaced 164 of the distressed original units. An outdoor

playground space and the spacious Tierney Learning Center were also parts of Old Colony’s Phase One. When Phase Two of the overall project is complete next year, the entire Old Colony redevelopment will be approximately half finished.

The redevelopment of Old Colony is sustainably designed, meaning that the apartments are highly energy efficient,

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i.e., very “green”. In fact, the project is LEED certified (“LEED” stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design); Phase Two aims for Platinum certification, the highest LEED level.

Part of the redevelopment includes infrastructure upgrades, such as newly refurbished roads.

William McGonagle, the Administrator of the Boston Housing Authority and a South Boston resident, emceed the ribbon cutting ceremony. Bill spoke of the progress being made to provide

affordable housing in the City of Boston, and he performed the introductions to the speakers’ program. Representatives of the Commonwealth and from Mayor Walsh’s office mentioned the cooperation at all levels that made this project so successful. Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry and Rep. Nick Collins expressed their own gratitude for the teamwork and funding going into the Old Colony redevelopment project.

The residents of Old Colony took part as well. Phyllis Corbitt, the President of OCTA (the Old Colony Tenants Association), eloquently told of the new spirit in the new Old Colony Development.

She invited everyone to come back on Saturday, June 28, for a complimentary cookout. Then, a singing group of Old Colony’s young people entertained – they were marvelous. After their performance, the youngsters cut the ribbon spanning Pilsudski and Mary Boyle Ways.

Refreshments followed in the Joseph M. Tierney Learning Center.

The Old Colony Youth Singers serenade the ribbon cutting audience. They were reminiscent of the popular “New Christie Minstrels” – remember them?

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South Boston Online Salutes Our Nation’s Heroes “This nation will remain the land of the free so long as it is the home of the brave.”

-Elmer Davis

“Wishing you a safe and happy Fourth of July!”

“Happy Independence Day.” Billy Linehan Boston City Council District Two

“Happy 4th of July! A day to honor the brave men and women who fight for our independence” Michael Flaherty City Councilor-At Large

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY FROM

South Boston Online Pablo Valerio

Steve Murphy City Councilor At Large

“Happy Fourth of July and God bless America.”

Nick Collins Representative

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Celebrating

Be happy you’re an American.

continued from page 1 resources, all born from oppression, are also ever-present reminders that not all are lucky enough to be Americans.

The Fourth of July is now upon us and soon shall be history. Enjoy the colorful and breathtaking fireworks as well as the wonderful concerts on television or available at local venues. Think about old friends you met in life and new friends you made as time marched on.

Enjoy the delicious food and drink on your tables as you celebrate the birth of our glorious nation.

The next time you take a walk along M Street Beach, pause and gaze upon our beautiful flag located in the Hicks Memorial Park right next to the Boston Harbor Yacht Club. Reflect

Count your blessings.

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Never forget with evil lurking throughout the world we must always be ready to defend our country. Never forget the lessons of the past or take liberty as a given. And, honor those who died throughout our nation’s history so we can enjoy freedom, families and friends.

As a nation we have survived for over two hundred years, and as long as Old Glory is waving in the wind, we are reminded (even with our own shortcomings from within) that America continues to thrive as the world’s greatest country.

Never forget that!

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON SITE CLEAN-UP ACTIVITIES On-Terminal Areas 900 East First Street, South Boston MassDEP RTN 3-00257 Former Owner: Coastal Oil of New England (CONE) Current Owner: Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Monday, July 14, 2014

As part of the Public Involvement Process for the site at 900 East First Street, Massport will host a public information meeting about the remediation and assessment activities for this site. The site is tracked by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) under Release Tracking Number (RTN) 3-00257. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information on the continued cleanup of the site pursuant to the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP).

Mayor Walsh’s Civic Academies

Mayor Walsh announced today that his first Civic Academy class will be held on Saturday, July 12, from 11:00AM to 2:00PM at District Hall in South Boston. Mayor Walsh’s Civic Academies is a new program, focused on cultivating civic leaders throughout Boston neighborhoods.

“I want residents from every corner of Boston to share a sense of ownership and civic engagement,” said Mayor Walsh. “We’re setting up these Civic Academies in hopes of coming together to learn more about ways to interact effectively with local government.”

Main Goals of Mayor Walsh’s Civic Academies: Provide an outlet for all residents to collaborate with local government Develop a better understanding of

how to serve Boston residents Create learning opportunities that support civic engagement and community service The first session will be presented by social media experts Lindsay Crudele, Community and Social Technology Strategist with the City of Boston’s Department of Innovation & Technology, and Charles McEnerney, Principal at Layers Marketing. They will present best practices and helpful tips regarding ways Boston residents can be civically engaged through technology and social media platforms.

The survey to gauge public interests around Mayor Walsh’s Civic Academies is still open. For more information, visit: http://www. cityofboston.gov/news/Default. aspx?id=10659.

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The meeting will be held in the Senior Lunch Room of the Curley Community Center located at 1663 Columbia Road, South Boston, on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 7:00 PM. Please use the M Street entrance.

Copies of the assessment and remediation documents are available for review at the South Boston Public Library and MassDEP, Northeast Regional Office, 205B Lowell Street, Wilmington, MA 01876 or on-line at http://public.dep.state. ma.us/wsc_viewer/.

Interested parties may also submit written questions or concerns to Erik Bankey at Massport’s Environmental Management Unit Office, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA 02128 or by e-mail at ebankey@massport.com.

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Club Closes for Renovations

by Rick Winterson

South Boston Online reported on it in last week’s June 19 issue: Beginning on Tuesday, July 1, the local Boys & Girls Clubhouse on Sixth Street will close for major renovations. This is the first such project

since 1991, 23 years ago.

The Club will still offer summer programs and teen jobs, in partnership with Laboure and the Tierney Learning Center in Old Colony.

The White Building’s gym and teen center are slated to reopen late in October; project completion is

Pattie McCormack (l.) with a friend at the Clubhouse farewell gettogether.

scheduled for March, 2015. The Club’s phone number remains the same – (617)268-4301.

Last Friday, June 27, the Club celebrated the beginning of the renovation project with an informal neighborhood party. Club officials Harry Duvall, Ann Gordon, and

Pattie McCormack expressed sadness at the temporary shutdown of the building they’ve done so much with, but were uniformly optimistic about the renovation project.

Best wishes for a swift and successful project completion from South Boston Online.

Clubhouse Director Harry Duvall with Clubhouse supporters at Friday evening’s “time”.

ZONING HEARING The Zoning Commission of the City of Boston hereby gives notice, in accordance with Chapter 665 of the Acts of 1956, as amended, that a public hearing will be held on July 23, 2014, at 9:00 AM, in Room 900, Ninth Floor, Boston City Hall, in connection with a petition for approval of the First Amendment to the Development Plan for Planned Development Area No. 86, 411 D Street, South Boston Waterfront, (“First Amendment”) filed by the Boston Redevelopment Authority.

Said First Amendment amends Exhibit C of the Development Plan to allow a new “List of Permitted Uses” within the Development Plan.

A copy of the petition and the First Amendment may be viewed at the office of the Zoning Commission, Room 952, Boston City Hall, between 9 AM and 5 PM any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.

For the Commission, Jeffrey M. Hampton Executive Secretary

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Open Hearts, Open Homes Huge Success

By Rick Winterson

South Boston Online has no crowd count, but it was obvious from the very beginning of the gala on Thursday evening, June 26, that it was going to be highly successful.

The occasion was the fifth biannual “Open Hearts, Open Homes” fundraising event, which has been held before in June of 2011, 2009, 2007, and 2005. Each of these events consists of an elegant reception somewhere in the South Boston Waterfront, followed by dinner parties arranged and hosted

by community-minded people all over South Boston.

This year’s reception was in the atrium ballroom of the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel

(606 Congress at D Street). A pleasant buzz permeated the room, as auction items awaited Auctioneer Billy Costa’s sure bidding touch.

The reception’s high points were the 2014 awards. John Ashe got the “Caring Hearts Award” for his long and diligent service at the Gavin House. He’s affectionately known as “the voice at the other end of the phone” – the voice who always gets back to you. Boston’s Mayor Marty Walsh received the “Man of the Year Award”. Mayor Walsh is known citywide as an example and a strongly enthusiastic supporter of recovery programs.

Both the reception and the subsequent dinner parties are better described in pictures than words – you had to be there.

Gavin Board Chair Willie Ostiguy with Michele and Jack Hart at “Open Hearts, Open Homes”.

South Boston favorites Kathi Taylor and Bob Dunlap – they’re everywhere!

Mayor Martin J. Walsh is named “Man of the Year”. The picture is of the Gavin House.

The hardworking co-Chairs of “Open Hearts, Open Homes” – Brian Nee and Margaret Lynch.

Mary, Joe, and Fran are fans of the “Open Hearts, Open Homes” gala at the Renaissance.

The Cranberry Café ladies at “Open Hearts, Open Homes” in the Renaissance Boston.

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John Ashe – the voice on the Gavin’s end of the phone – receives the “Caring Hearts Award”.

Gavin President John McGahan explains the significance of the key – the Gavin emblem.

Host Tom White welcomes guests at his “Open Hearts, Open Homes” dinner in Marine Park.

Judy and Tom between the entertainers, “Bits ‘n’ Pieces” at Tom White’s Marine Park dinner.

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Joey Holloran Memorial Tournament 25th Memorial hoop tournament held in Dorchester

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

On Saturday, June 28, the 25th Anniversary Joey Holloran Memorial Basketball Tournament was held at the Hemingway and Garvey Park hoop courts. Twelve teams participated in this wonderful event in memory of a young Dorchester lad who was taken, much too young, from his family and friends.

Former high school and college hoop players from Southie, Dorchester, and the Greater Boston area participated in this event. In the championship game held at Garvey Park, the Donovan Club defeated the Conner’s Club,

Pictured is the 2014 Holloran Tournament Champions, the Donovan Club. The players are; Chris Potts, Tommy Driscoll, Shawn Driscoll, John Hynes, Jay Tarr, Jay Luisi, Pat Deegan, Marty Ridge, Adam Donovan, and Billy Donovan.

57-39.

In the first half, the Donovan Club took a 20-12 lead on a 7-2 run, but the Conner’s Club responded with a 6-0 run of the own, to cut the deficit to 2, 20-18. But then the

floodgates opened up and the Fat Lady was seen walking to the hoop courts from the parking lot.

During the final minutes of the first half and the first few minutes of the second half, the Donovan Club exploded, and went on an incredible 19-1 run to steal the show. The Conner’s Club tried to claw their

way back, but as the cliché goes, it’s was too little too late.

Donovan point guard Jay Luisi netted twenty points and was SBOL’s MVP. Shawn Driscoll contributed ten points in the victory, while Conner’s Club forward, Matt Greeley, finished with eighteen points and six rebounds.

Lifelong Savin Hill resident and game official, Roger Croke, was in attendance, as usual.

“The Holloran’s are such good people,” he said. “It’s great to see these players come together again in memory of Joey Holloran. It just typifies the bonds of friendship formed so long ago and still alive today. I’m honored to part of this tournament in memory of a good kid.

“The players show so much class and respect for the Holloran’s, especially towards Alice,” he added.

“It’s truly heartwarming.”

The Holloran Family are pictured at Garvey Park sharing memories and celebrating life. In the picture is Alice Holloran holding one of her grandchildren, her son Timmy, her daughters, Susan and Katie, her daughter-in –law, Kristine, and her four grandchildren, Brendan, Sammy, Madison, and Olivia.

Pictured is the 2014 Holloran Tournament Finalists, the Conner’s Club.

The players are; Charlie Conners. Robbie Walton, Matt Greeley, Tyler Jones, Mark Mazza, Gil Ward, Bryan Gaine, and Colby Ajoka

Pictured are game officials, Willie Weeks and Mark Murphy, getting ready to referee the champion ship tilt.

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SB CAN Coalition

The South Boston CAN Coalition held its Town Hall Meeting this past week on Wednesday, June 25th at Boston College High School. The meeting included a panel of professionals discussing “Attraction to Addiction & Resistance to Treatment”. The panel members (from left to right) included Courtney Grey, the Director of Trauma Services at Boston Public Health Commission, Atyia Martin, the Director of the Office of Public Health Preparedness at the Boston Public Health Commission, Joanna Bridger, the Clinical Services Director for

the Riverside Trauma Center, Katherine Hobbs Knutson, an adult and child and adolescent psychiatrist whose clinical experience during her Kraft Fellowship has been at South Boston Community Health Center, and Peter Barbuto, a treatment consultant for American Addiction Centers. The event was emceed

by Steve Siciliano (pictured far right), the Chief Probation Officer at Boston Municipal Court South Boston Division.

In attendance were residents, members of the Boston Police Department, and other health professionals.

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Danny Morrill Memorial Hockey Tournament

On Saturday and Sunday, June 28th and 29th, the Danny J. Morrill three-on-three memorial street hockey tournament was played at the outdoor rink behind the DCR’s Murphy Rink.

Twenty teams competed in this double elimination event. Ex-high school and college ice hockey players from Southie, Dorchester, Charlestown, and the Greater Boston area played in this worthwhile endeavor. The weather was great, the street hockey action was non-stop, and everyone had a tremendous time.

Pictured are Southie’s own, Mike Carr, Jeff Casper, Dennis Conroy, Scott Simpson, and tournament commissioner, Jake Thomas.

Great job guys!

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HAVE A HAPPY FOURTH! “Where liberty dwells, there is my country” -Benjamin Franklin

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“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

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Went to see 25. Soccer score on Latino TV 31. Interactive promotional outlet, 19. Passes, often 40. Old carriage with com 26. Trip 43. Independence day food festivi20. Hotel employee 30. Paul Revere's most famous role32. Color in the US flag ties 34. Symbol for nickel 44. Enjoy the pool 36. French noble 47. Parisian summer 38. Doubtful points 49. Patriotic song 39. Record company 53. Medical TV show 40. Lovely ladies from the South 54. Sci-fi writer, Doc Smith 41. Party essential 55. Tennis or fishing object 42. Obtains 56. Feels great affection for 43. Cream cheese companion 57. Actress, Sarandon 45. Goes with red and blue 58. Military rank, for short Manager bobby McGarrell; Coaches Winn Matthews 46. Chickens and turkeys, e.g.

And Dave Goodine; team: Christian Mazzeo, Kevin Cully, 48. Pennsylvania pioneer DOWN John Goodine, Nolan Callow, Jack Matthews, Joe Hamilton, 1. Number of guns that were fired in 50. Spanish gold Dermot Murray, Jack Madgin, Mike Callow, Lydon McGar1777 to celebrate independence in 51. Insect that can spell well? rell, Owen Leahy and Max Hogan.

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Medicine Wheel Fundraiser at GrandTen Distilling

by Rick Winterson

No matter what comparison you choose, it was a great evening. GrandTen Distilling (383 Dorchester Avenue) graciously threw open their doors to host the 2014 “Turning the Wheel” fund-

raiser for Medicine Wheel Productions. The place was packed from start to finish.

During the program, Medicine Wheel Men and Women Awards were conferred on hard-working supporters. In conferring these awards, Michael Dowling com-

The “Medicine Wheel of Fortune” at the Medicine Wheel fundraiser, where everyone is always a winner.

mented, “How little I have to do alone, by myself.” Auctioneer Tom Tinlin asked the partiers, “Do you believe … ?

The Medicine Wheel spun from one end of the evening to the other. This is a wheel of fortune where everyone wins. GrandTen

served the unique boutique potables for which they are becoming increasingly (and deservedly) wellknown. Delicious sandwich plates from The Dining Car rounded out the evening.

As Michael Dowling said, “This was a blast!”

A few of the party crowd at the fundraiser for Medicine Wheel Productions – Tom Tinlin, Phoebe Flemming, Bill Linehan, and Bill McGonagle.

It was an elbow-rubbing, shoulder-to-shoulder, sell-out crowd at the Med- Dennis LeVecchia, Medicine Wheel Treasurer, briefs the crowd as Michael icine Wheel fundraiser.

Dowling looks on

A center of attention during the Medicine Wheel fundraiser is the tasting area in GrandTen Distilling.

A supper truck, “The Dining Car”, shows up to cap the fundraising evening for Medicine Wheel at GrandTen Distilling.

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CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

Commonwealth of Massachusetts the Trial Court Probate and Family Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 (617)788-8300 Docket No. SU14P0121EA Estate of: Alfred A. Gambardello Also known as: Alfred A. Gambardello Date of Death: 03/18/2013 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: James F. Gambardello of Dorchester MA Requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: James F. Gambardello of Dorchester MA Be appointed as Personal Representative of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond.

You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or 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 07/31/2014 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 Objection within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you.

The estate is being administrated under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court.

Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration.

BRA

WITNESS, Hon. Joan P Armstrong, First Justice of this Court.

The Boston Redevelopment Authority will host a public meeting regarding

150 West Broadway, South Boston Wednesday, July 16th, 6:30PM Condon School 200 D Street, South Boston

Project Proponent: City Point Place, LLC Project Description: City Point Place, LLC is proposing to construct a five (5) story mixed-use building with up to thirty-one (31) residential condominium units including four (4) affordable units and four (4) commercial/retail units. In addition, the development will include parking for thirty-three (33) on-site garage spaces.

Close of Comment Period: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

mail to:

fax to: phone: email:

City Hall 9th Floor 1 City Hall Square Boston, MA 02201 617.722.4300

JOHN CAMPBELL BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ONE CITY HALL SQUARE, 9TH FLOOR BOSTON, MA 02201 617-742-4464 617-918-4282 John.Campbell@boston.gov

Brian P. Golden Executive Director/Secretary

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Docket No. SU14C0231CA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 (617)788-8300

In the matter of: Norah Joyce Ridge Of: South Boston, MA To all persons interested in petition described: A petition has been presented by Kellie Mullen requesting that: Norah Joyce Ridge be allowed to change her name as follows: Norah Joyce Mullen If you desire to object thereto, you or your attorney must file a written appearance in said court at: Boston on or before 10 o’clock in the morning (10:00 am) on : 07/31/2014 Witness, Hon Joan P Armstrong, First Justice of this Court.

INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts the Trial Court Probate and Family Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 (617)788-8300 Docket No. SU14P1357EA Estate of: Francis J. Belmore Also known as: Francis Belmore Date of Death: 04/23/2014 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Diane F. Hartigan, of Marshfield, MA Requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.

And also requesting that: Diane F. Hartigan of Marshfield, MA Be appointed as Personal Representative of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond.

The estate is being administrated under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER 1

ADDRESS

CITY

ZIP

PRICE

DATE

Nguyen, Long P

Van, Lam T

79 Park St

Dorchester

02122

280000

06/10/14

Cournoyer, Jonathan

Newman, Margoth C

7 Downer Ave

Dorchester

02125

580000

06/11/14

Hinds, Jucunda

Deallie, Myrtle M

43 Pasadena Rd

Dorchester

02121

359500

06/13/14

Hart, Patricia A

Klein, James

545 Adams St #2

Dorchester

02122

115000

06/13/14

Frevert, Patricia A

17 Castlerock St

Dorchester

02125

489000

06/11/14

Osherow, Kenneth

BUYER 2

Silva, James G

SELLER 1

SELLER 2

Cottage Ljs LLC

Gebru, Teklay

Abadi, Yafet

151 E Cottage St

Dorchester

02125

620000

06/09/14

31 Mckone Street LLC

Joanne Joyce RT

Joyce, Joanne P

31 Mckone St

Dorchester

02122

715000

06/10/14

Sheehan, Paul G

La, Linh T

699 Adams St #6

Dorchester

02122

179750

06/12/14

Cardosa, Haracy

Reardon Joseph J Est

Hallin, Mary F

12 Blackwell St

Dorchester

02122

345000

06/09/14

Waisnor, Matthew E

Kiely, Edward

Kiely, Jennifer

759 E 7th St #2

South Boston

02127

415000

06/12/14

Darda, Ann C

Burkart, Ryan

Burkart, Amy

14 Beckler Ave

South Boston

02127

739000

06/13/14

Naddaff, Frederick J

Mcmorrow, Gerald

Mcmorrow, Meredith 286 Bowen St

South Boston

02127

455000

06/11/14

South Boston

02127

764000

06/10/14

Boozer, Gordon D

Caroline Marshall FT

Marshall, Caroline K

4 Pacific St

291 Hignland Street LLC

Kenney John J Est

Kenney, John

12 Ward St

South Boston

02127

395000

06/13/14

Garrett, Natasha

Espinosa, Dorka D

Diaz, Felix M

108 Harrishof St

Dorchester

02121

382500

06/09/14

Carranza, Todd

106 Hancock St #2

Dorchester

02125

265000

06/13/14

Doyle, Alan

11 Burrill Pl #3

South Boston

02127

300000

06/10/14

Gutermuth, Matthew D

Boozer, Pamela J

Gutermuth, Melinda C

Delrose, Peter C 9-9f Park Street LLC

44 Mill St #2

Dorchester

02122

315000

06/13/14

Hokanson, Robyn

174 Bowen St #2

South Boston

02127

370000

06/13/14

Winters, Irene M

Noke, Kimberlee

10 Saco St #1

Dorchester

02122

319900

06/13/14

Talieri, Richard A

Mccarthy William J Est

Dinarello, Joseph

9 Romsey St #3

Dorchester

02125

200000

06/12/14

Evriviades, Alexandros A

Evriviades, Heidii S

415 E 8th St #2

South Boston

02127

579000

06/09/14

Robichaud, Robert R

Robinchaud, Shannon M35 S Munroe Ter #3

Dorchester

02122

337000

06/13/14

Frizol, Kirsten

Verani, Michael J

Lee, Curtis Frizol, Craig

Wells, Michele

Beebe, Martha Stanford Road NT

Lee, Joanne

Noonan, Deirdre M

500 Atlantic Ave #14B

Boston

02210

1800000

06/09/14

C F Colorado Corp

Sayed-Friel, Hoda

500 Atlantic Ave #17M

Boston

02210

1655000

06/09/14

FNMA

Brock, Terry

95 Sawyer Ave #3

Dorchester

02125

284052

06/12/14

Meagher, Eamonn R

Barnes, Brian

17 Gaston St #2

Dorchester

02121

236000

06/13/14

Considine, Thomas

Thompson, Katherine M

193 W 8th St #1

South Boston

02127

384500

06/13/14

Patricia A Shopis T

Shopis, Patricia A

346-354 Congress St #216 Boston

02210

555000

06/13/14

Wechsler, Jeffrey

Imbrescia, John J

Imbrescia, Marcia E

346-354 Congress St #610 Boston

02210

1295000

06/09/14

Wigfall, Todd E

Farah Realty LLC

44 Ridgewood St #3

Dorchester

02122

208000

06/13/14

Peterson, Jeffrey M

Doucette, Jamaie

295 D St #2

South Boston

02127

375000

06/13/14

Schinkowitch, Casey T

98 H St #2

South Boston

02127

379000

06/09/14

Rawlings, Timothy S

Nabhan, Edward G

Rawlings, Carolyn

Biscoe, Timothy

Venturoso, Jenna

Whalen, Dean J

Hunter-Whalen, AlexandraMasciarelli, Nicholas

Hueber, Jonathan

Barnes, Keishana

774 E 3rd St #5

South Boston

02127

735000

06/10/14

Unit 509 Fort Point LLC

21 Wormwood St #509

Boston

02210

664000

06/09/14

Masciarelli, Danielle

Ginman, Alexander

Ginman, Ellen

607 East 5th LLC

607 E 5th St #2

South Boston

02127

659000

06/12/14

Dowdall, Niall

Barber, Malcolm

Calnan, Joseph B

Calnan, Kirstin K

709 E Broadway #2

South Boston

02127

450000

06/12/14

Dowdall, Niall

Barber, Malcolm

Calnan, Joseph B

Calnan, Kirstin K

709 E Broadway #3

South Boston

02127

450000

06/12/14

38 Breed Street LLC

401 Norcross LLC

401 W 1st St #203

South Boston

02127

845000

06/12/14

Svensson, Elisabeth

401 Norcross LLC

401 W 1st St #102

South Boston

02127

799000

06/12/14

Swift, Caitlin A

Munroe, Daniel G

401 Norcross LLC

401 W 1st St #301

South Boston

02127

790000

06/12/14

Lee, Curtis

Lee, Joanne

9-9F Park Street LLC

9 Park St #9

Dorchester

02122

390000

06/13/14

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