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THURSDAY JULY 08, 2021

VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74

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Councilor Flynn Pedestrian Safety Update: All Way Stop on First Street

oston City Councilor Ed Flynn has long set pedestrian and traffic safety as his top priority, and has been working with neighbors, his fellow South Boston elected of f icia l s a nd t he B oston Tra n spor t at ion Depa r t ment to identif y key a rea s a nd hotspot locations that need infrastructure improvements.

Councilor Flynn continues to advocate that speeding vehicles are a Public Health Emergency that requires a combination of infrastructure improvements, slower speed limits in our re sid e nt i a l ne i g hb orho o d s , a nd strict e n f o r c e m e nt .

There is much work to be done for the city’s infrastructure to catch up and keep pace with the development and population growth of the last 20 years, but

there are signs of positive steps now being taken to address this public safety issue. One of the most notoriously da ngerous intersections in South Boston has been at East First St, Pappas Way & West First St. Through

the advocacy of neighbors in t he a rea, Councilor Flynn and the South Boston elected off icials, the City of Boston Tra n spor t at ion Depa r t ment (BT D) a nd Public Work s Depa r t ment s have recent ly

installed an all-way stop sign at this intersection, which will help bring traffic calming and improve pede st ria n sa fet y.

This all-way stop on First St & Pappas Way follows a number Continued on Page 2

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Safety Update of traffic-calming infrastructure improvements that have taken place the last several years due to collaboration of neighbors, the South Boston elected officials and BTD. These include a pedestrian island and stop signs located in the middle of the road at East Broadway & Farragut Road, blinking LED pedestrian crossing signs at several locations

(outside Stop & Shop and Walgreen’s on East Broadway, F St & West Broadway outside the South Boston Community Health Center and Loco, St. Peter Academy & Senior Housing on West 4th St), speed feedback signs positioned on high traffic roads (L St, Farragut Road, Dorchester St outside Casper’s Funeral Home, Old Colony Ave across from Ironworkers Local 7, Preble St, East First St across from My Diner, East Broadway across

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from the South Boston Municipal Court), and loading zones on Broadway to deter double parking from delivery trucks.

“Pedestrian sa fet y is a Public Health Emergency and we, as a city, must fully embrace infrastructure improvements to our high traffic roads; including a ll way stop signs, speed bumps, raised crosswalks, curb extensions, pedestrian islands and rapid f lash beacons. We cannot prioritize commuter trips

over the safety of our seniors and persons with disabilities, families, children and neighbors,” said Councilor Flynn. “Thank you to my neighbors, the South Boston electeds, Boston Transportation Department, and Public Works Department. Let’s continue to work together on Vision Zero - no serious or fatal crashes in Boston.”

For more information, ple a s e c ont a c t C ou nci lor Flynn’s office at 617-635-3203 and Ed.Flynn@Boston.gov.

Senator Collins Champions Benefits For Essential Workers

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ssential workers who were required to work in-person during the COVID-19 pandemic will get special benefits, including a threeyear retirement credit, under a proposal by State Senator Nick Collins that will be heard this month by the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Public Service.

Senator Collins is the lead sponsor of S.1669, An Act Relative to providing a COVID-

19 retirement credit to public essential workers, which will be heard by the committee July 21.

“Essential workers have put their lives and bodies on the line to guide the Commonwealth through the C O V I D -19 p a n d e m i c ,” said Senator Nick Collins. “This retirement credit would offer a meaningful compensation for the dedicated public service of these women and men.”

The bill is designed to apply to all public workers in the Commonwealth who were designated essential and required to work in person t hroughout t he pa ndemic.

T he Joint C ommit tee on Public Service will hold a virtual hearing on the bill on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. The Committee will accept written testimony through Wednesday, Ju ly 28 at 5:0 0 p.m.

Councilor Frank Baker Endorses Erin Murphy for City Council A-Large City Councilor Frank Baker, who represents most of Dorchester as well as part of South Boston and the South End, announced his endorsement on Tuesday of Erin Murphy for an At-Large City Councilor seat, calling their shared vision for a united Boston a central reason for his support.

“Erin sees our city the same way I do,” said Baker, who was first elected in 2011. “We want safe streets, good schools, and a compassionate presence in every neighborhood. Our city’s strength is in our unity, and I can’t think of a better partner in that cause than Erin Murphy.”

Baker added that Erin, who taught in the Boston Public Schools for 22 years and raised her children in the city as a single mother, had taught kindergarten to his twin children and that she remains “their favorite teacher.”

Read More: https://erinforboston.com/endorsements #bringingbostonbacktogether #voteforerin #dorchester

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Compass on the Bay Celebrates National CNA Week to find as many ways as possible to recognize the hours and sacrifices they are putting in to care for residents and keep them safe.”

In addition to regular appreciation events, Compass on the Bay also offers professional development opportunities and educational training for associates.

“I’ve been working at Compass on the Bay for 35 years, and I continue to feel so appreciated!” said Josephine Powell, Resident Care Associate.

Compass on the Bay is offering several opportunities to join their close-knit team. Learn more and apply online at www.

CompassOnTheBay.com/Careers.

Jenna Petrenko, Cheryl Caruth and Jephanie Lopes

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ompass on the Bay found a special way to give back to their associates for National Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) Week with a waffle bar and other food spreads, along with personalized giveaways. The Memory Support Assisted Living Community located in South Boston used the occasion as an opportunity to

show their appreciation to their dedicated group of Resident Care Associates, and residents living there created a video thanking the CNAs for their hard work and selfless care. [link to video] “Our wellness team members are some of the most dedicated, passionate individuals I have ever worked with,” says Jenna Petrenko Executive Director. “We are trying

Catholic Charities Labouré Center Car Raffle Please support Catholic Charities Labouré Center’s work which focuses on Adult Education, Family Stabilization, Youth, Elders and Health Programs. Buy a $100 raffle ticket for a chance to win a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks – OR– at the winners choosing, a $20,000 cash prize! No more than 1,000 tickets will be sold – making for great odds! (If a minimum of 600 tickets is not sold, raffle will revert to a traditional 50/50 Cash Prize Raffle with winner and Labouré each receiving 50% of net proceeds from raffle ticket sales). Visit https://www.ccab.org/events/2021-car-raffle to buy your ticket online. Tickets can also be purchased by calling Labouré Center at 617.464.8500 or sending a check to Labouré Center, 275 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127. Labouré Center, and all those we serve, truly appreciate your support!

From left to right: Josephine Powell, Raen Smith, Jenna Petrenko, Annette Lee and Lucilda Redway celebrate CNA Week at Compass on the Bay

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Mary Dowling Turns 91

by Rick Winterson

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ichael Dowling, the Founder and Artistic Director of South Boston’s Medicine Wheel Productions – now more commonly referred to as “SPOKE” – swears that his mother, Mary Dowling, is “the soul” of SPOKE/ Medicine Wheel. No matter!

What counts in this report is that Mary celebrated (and we mean “celebrated”!!!!) her 91st Birthday last Friday evening, July 2.

Mary’s birthday party was a real, true gala, which was fittingly held at the SPOKE/Medicine Wheel Gallery at 840 L Street.

More than 50 of her family and friends showed up to help Mary celebrate; her event was a classic South Boston “time” in her honor.

Mary herself is amazing. She still drives locally; her smile is contagious; she lives her life at a breath-taking pace. To describe her by using an old-fashioned (but accurate) simile, Mary is still “as sharp as a tack”! And for the occasion, Mary wore her dazzling white dress that she purchased in New York. New York City doesn’t have much of a baseball team, but it does OK with the fashions.

An exuberant Mary Dowling of 91 years greets her Birthday Party guests.

Her many friends and family members still worship her. Her four children – Tom, Mary, Beth, and Michael – spoke lovingly of her, and then told tales about her.

Her granddaughters then took the stage to express their own love.

Cheers of “To Granny” followed, whi le t he gra ndd aug hters described how she taught them all to curtsey. The crowd sang “A Mother’s Love Is a Blessing”.

The tales about her life, and the warm laughter that followed each story, were marvelous to experience. And ask Mary to tell

Mary Dowling in the middle of her children – Mary, Michael, Beth, Tom.

you her “apron story” some time.

Ma r y’s 91st Bir t hd ay was truly a gala celebration.

Compliments a re due to Michael Dowling for his arrangements, especially the sumptuous banquet board he provided, as well as the Birthday cakes he made from scratch.

And as something of an aside, you could do worse than spending an hour or two viewing the works of art at the SPOKE Gallery.

Admission is free.

Currently, the main exhibit at the Gallery is the third in a series of

solo exhibits entitled “Layered Time”. The artist is Allison Maria Rodriguez. Her exhibit is called “Once in a Lifetime”, which includes a video of a young blue whale fatally beached in Costa Rica. Other works by SPOKE artists can also be viewed. Right now, viewings are by appointment only, so please email: info@ mwproductions.org to make one.

The Spoke Gallery is located at 840 Summer Street between First and Second Streets – look for the separate SPOKE entrance.

Mary Dowling is about to cut her 91st Birthday cake – and the beat goes on!

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The Harry McDonough Sailing Center is pictured across the lagoon, in the shadow of Fort Independence on Castle Island. This is just a reminder that the Sailing Center will resume giving sailing instructions to young people in July. Contact them to get the details if you are interested, or to find out if there are any slots still left open.

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Do you want to clean water for you, your family, and your friends? Well, just bring them all to Pleasure Bay (frequently referred to as “The Lagoon” by well-informed South Bostonians).

Pleasure Bay has racked up a 100% test record for cleanliness over the past several years. Other South Boston beaches – City Point, M Street and Carson – are also essentially as good, as officially reported by Save the Harbor; Save the Bay. This reminds South Boston Online of Jack Hart’s favorite rhyme, back when he was our State Senator: “Why spend a week, in Martinique, When you can spend the day, at Pleasure Bay?”

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Mexican and Caribbean Music to Usher in the Fourth

By Rick Winterson

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outh Boston Online has covered several Water f ront e vent s over the last couple of weeks.

This event was the Summer Kickoff on Long Wharf, which was called “Hello Harbor”. A number of artistic activities were part of Hello Harbor; they were generously funded by the Mass. Cultural Council. The delightfully upbeat music that accompanied Hello Harbor– Mariachi (from Mexico) and steel drum Reggae (from Trinidad, Jamaica) – was provided by two excellent local Latin music groups: a mariachi trio formed by the Veronica Robles Cultural Center in East Boston, and a skilled steel drum soloist named Sista Dee with percussionist Rongo from Dis ‘n’ Dat Band.

We’ll add a few details about these two groups in a moment, but first, here’s an idea.

South Boston, a key maritime neighborhood with its seaside location, could now sponsor a joyful warm-weather season every year, a 14-day season that kicks off summer in the two-

Sista Dee, a steel drum virtuoso with percussionist Rongo, rocks Long Wharf at the Hello Harbor summer kickoff. youngest and oldest Holidays? Veronica not only sang mariachi, week interval between our newest And if that isn’t enough “Ay-y Macarena” in particular, Holiday, Juneteenth on June she returned to Long Wharf to persuade you, then think 19, and our oldest Holiday, the later on to teach Latin dancing about the fact that these two Fourth of July. There are exactly to the Hello Harbor spectators. uniquely American Holidays, 14 days – two weeks or one full Sista Dee, ably supported by her fortnight – between June 19 and the very young Juneteenth and drummer Rongo, performed the ver y old Independence July 4. Summer always begins on Day, were bot h of f icia lly brilliantly on her steel drums, June 20, 21, or 22, so how about devoting that couple of weeks named as Holidays to celebrate which are not usually thought of as solo instruments. Let’s our freedoms in A merica! to events andentertainment have them all back for a real Invite Veronica Robles and that welcome summer and “t i me ” bet ween its accompanying activities, Sista Dee back next year – in S out h ie June 19 and July 4 in 2022. the Seaport or to Castle Island. as well as celebrating our

East Boston’s Veronica Robles (at r.) leads Nicole on trumpet and Greta on violin with her mariachi vocals and her guitar, during the Hello Harbor summer kickoff.

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Boston’s Fourth of July Readingof the Declaration of Independence

by Rick Winterson

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ndependence Day observances returned to the City of Boston on last Sunday, the 4th. These observances were very much the same as in years past, and that was a welcome feeling.

The thousands – yes, thousands! – who gathered around City Hall and the Old State House for a Parade, the laying of five wreaths, and an inspiring (as always) reading of our Declaration of Independence.

It was Boston’s 245th Annual Birthday celebration of the United States of America; we first declared ourselves a separate Nation on Thursday, July 4, 1776.

Marching units assembled in the City Hall plaza early on – the Wilmington Minutemen (and Women) and the Middlesex County Volunteer Fifes & Drums were anchored by the venerable Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company (the AHAC), America’s oldest chartered military unit. Military music – “Stars and Stripes Forever”

by John Philip Sousa – was provided by the Zarba Shea Military Band.

Col. Lee Fife (Ret.) served as the Master of Ceremonies, and began the ceremony in front of City Hall at 9 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Dana Whitehouse, a familiar face (and voice) to us all, performed the National Anthem in his remarkable basso profundo. Mayor Kim Janey keynoted the event with some of brief, welldelivered remarks about her memories of the U.S. Bicentennial back in 1976, when she was 11 years old. “How far Boston has come since then”, she said.

The units then assembled into marching order, and led by the Zarba Shea Band, proceeded down Tremont Street to the Old Granary Burial Ground. Five memorial wreaths were emplaced there, on the graves of Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Robert Treat Paine, three signers of the Declaration of Independence, followed by Peter Faneuil, who gave Faneuil Hall to Boston, and Crispus Attucks, an early revolutionary

casualty. Attucks was the first to die in the Boston Massacre of 1770. “Taps” was played over the five graves, and the Parade moved on to the Old State House.

Captain Robert Imlach, Jr., began his reading of the Declaration of Independence. Actually, this is a short document that takes just ten minutes to read. Much of it (more than half) is devoted to a list of 27 colonial grievances caused by the unjust actions of George III, the King of England. But its many resounding phrases have come down to us unchanged: “When in the Course of human events …”, “all men are created equal,” “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness”, and that final promise “We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.” Captain Imlach’s reading was thrilling. It was followed by a shower of steam-propelled confetti, and then the ceremony closed at 10:30 with “God Bless America” sung by Dana Whitehouse.

The USS Constitution took a turn-around cruise during the July 4 afternoon, firing a 21-gun salute at Fort Independence on Castle Island and 17 guns at the Boston Harbor Coast Guard Station. On Sunday evening, led by Keith Lockhart, the usual Fourth of July Pops Concert was broadcast from Tanglewood. It was a remarkable musical event. Featured performers included the U.S. Army’s “Six String” Country ensemble and the U.S. Air Force’s “Singing Sergeants”.

Two superb sets were performed by the beautifully bluesy Mavis Staples and her quartet, and by the towering, talented energies of Jon Batiste, who brought the Tanglewood tent down with “It’s All Right!” And to close, Lockhart and the Boston Pops played Tchaikovsky’s traditional “1812 Overture”, concluding with its chilling, hair-raising horns, chimes, kettle drums, and howitzers.

The celebration then moved back to Boston, with a massively brilliant fireworks display on the Common (despite the rain that had begun again). That lasted for a halfhour. It was absolutely spectacular, closing with Bruce Springsteen’s “Born on the Fourth of July” – what else??

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South Boston Sr Babe Ruth Remains Undefeated

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ooking to improve on their 2-0 start, the South Boston Sr Babe Ruth team took the field at Joe Moakley Park for their home opener against Dorchester on June 23rd.

A much improved Dorchester team took a quick 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning after a sacrifice fly scored a run. Southie starting pitching Bobby Delaney (5 IP 7 K’s) then struck out the next two batters to get out of a second and third jam to limit any further damage. Delaney then helped his own cause in the bottom of the second inning as he launched his first home of the season with a bullet shot over the left field fence to tie the game at 1. Southie added another run in the inning when Jack Feeney singled to bring home Declan Callahan to give Southie a short lived 2-1 lead.

Dorchester tied things up in the top of the third inning but in the bottom of the inning Southie took advantage of several walks and wild pitches by the Dorchester starter to take a 5-2 lead.

The fourth inning saw more fireworks as Dorchester was able to push across two runs before surrendering two runs to the home team in the bottom half when a James Buzzell double drove home Aidan Young and Michael Brooks to make It a 7-4 advantage for South Boston.

A relentless Dorchester attack brought the game back to a one run game but both teams would then trade runs in the 6th inning to give Southie a 8-7 victory. Delaney picked up his second win of the year while Evan Markos picked up the save with one inning of work.

Squantum, a new entry to the South Shore League, visited Moakley Park on Monday evening June 28th.

South Boston starting pitcher Joe Hamilton got a tough assignment in his first start of the season as he battled

through mid 90’s temperatures and a shaky defense behind him that allowed the Quincy boys to jump out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning. The score would stay that way until the 3rd inning when Squantum would strike for another run before Southie finally got on the board to make It 5-1 after 3.

Just as things were starting to look up for the locals, the Squantum first baseman launched his second 3 run home run of the game to deep right center to give the visitors a commanding 8-1 lead. In the bottom of the 4th inning, Southie showed signs of life when Kevin Culley doubled to bring home Logan Crowley. Culley was then able to score on a wild pitch to cut the Squantum lead to 8-3.

Lydon McGarrell led off the bottom of a fifth with a walk and was a terror on the base paths as the Squantum starting pitcher, who had been cruising to this point, began to lose his focus and unravel. McGarrell would score on a Michael Brooks single to make It a four run game and Southie was off to the races. Kevin Culley then came to the plate and singled home Brooks followed by a Bobby Delaney single that scored Logan Crowley to make it 8-6 Squantum. Jack Feeney then drove a single to right field that scored Culley and a bad relay throw also allowed Delaney to come all the way around and to the amazement of all in attendance Southie had erased a 7 run deficit to tie the game 8-8.

Logan Crowley came in to make his first appearance on the mound of the season and worked a scoreless 6th inning to give Southie a chance for a walk off win in what would be the final inning. Unfortunately, after putting 2 men on base to start the bottom of the 6th, Squantum was able to turn a well executed 3-6 double play. With the game winning run on 3rd base, a frozen rope off the bat of cleanup hitter Kevin Culley went directly to the Squantum left fielder who made the catch to preserve the 8-8 tie.

Southie will start this week on the road in Quincy before returning to Moakley Park for a 6pm start against Norwood on Thursday, July 8th.

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WEEKEND@ The Lawn On D Powered by Citizens We’re excited to welcome back the Citizens Weekly Cornhole Tournament on Friday, plus you can enjoy food, drinks, and lawn games starting on Thursday, plus live music on Saturday and Sunday!

Thursday, July 8 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM Open Lawn 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM Food, drinks & lawn games Friday, July 9 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Open Lawn 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM Food, drinks & lawn games 6:45 PM - tournament end Citizens Cornhole Tournament

Saturday, July 10 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Open Lawn 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM Food, drinks & lawn games 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Live music with Closing Time 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM DJ Jeff Wallace

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outh Boston Online’s decision to write this editorial was triggered in part by watching the USS Constitution – the oldest Naval fighting ship in the world – give a 21-gun salute off the shores of South Boston. In addition, the new cranes at the Conley Terminal reminded us that the neo-Panamax container ships coming to the Conley Terminal, while they are excellent and energ y-eff icient investments, require complete security when at sea. And there’s the overall feeling that comes from living in a neighborhood like South Boston. Over 80% of our borders are salt water; we are very much a maritime community. Almost all of the world’s oceans are waters that are open for everyone to use safely. They must be kept that way.

Furthermore, the U.S.A. is very far from almost every place where our military forces might have to go in the future. In the simplest terms, this means at a minimum that we’ll need at least two separate (but complete) naval fleets – one on our East Coast; the other on our West Coast. Also,

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Upgrade the U.S. Navy commercial goods shipped into and out of America by water are rapidly increasing. Ocean freight, usually in large bulk quantities, costs less per unit shipped.

And for several good technical reasons, ocean shipping is also fuel efficient. Larger commercial ships, carrying still more valuable cargoes, can be vulnerable to piracy and theft even in this day and age. Right now, we are a long way from having enough naval strength to prevent all of those potential problems.

Recently, a large freighter, the “Ever Given”, blocked the Suez Canal. Do you recall how many enterprises in the world became frightened that the blockage could last longer than it eventually did? What if both the Suez and the Panama Canals were put out of action by enemy sabotage?

Not only would that cut off vital shipments, it would prevent America’s West Coast and East Coast Naval forces from working together efficiently. American interests require that both of these canals are protected, so they can keep open and free from interference. This fact might

sound odd, but our well-being here in South Boston depends (in part) on two working sea channels – the Panama Canal in Central America and the Suez Canal as far away as North Africa.

Think locally. We all should remember that operations at

South Boston’s own Conley Terminal depend upon safe, modern, and reliable ocean transport – around here, along the U.S. West Coast, and to and from many other areas of the world.

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Free Arts And Crafts Workshops For Children In July And August Now in its 25th year, ParkARTS brings a wide range of cultural offerings to city parks.

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he Boston Parks a nd R e cre at ion D e p a r t m e nt is pleased to announce the return of participatory arts programming that provides children the opportunity to express their creativity while working on fun projects with local artists. ParkARTS Arts and Crafts Workshops are sponsored

by Highland Partners Charitable Fund with additional support by the Boston Centers for Youth and Families Summer Grant program.

From Allston to Mattapan, kids ages three to ten can enjoy

a wide variety of arts and crafts activities held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in parks across the city. Visit boston.gov/arts-crafts-workshops for more information and to register (registration is encouraged, but only required for groups of eight or more).

Participation is free and all materials are provided. Groups of eight or more may make prior arrangements by calling the Parks and Recreation Department at (617) 635-4505 or emailing Steve.Kruszkowski@Boston.gov In addition, the Marionette Puppet Show series will return in July and August at 11 a.m. at selected children’s workshops.

Boston’s parks will come alive with these whimsical puppet shows that will delight the child in everyone. Experience

the unique charm of Rosalita’s Puppets featuring marionettes made by professional actorpuppeteer Charlotte Anne Dore.

Arts and Crafts Workshops dates and locations are as follows (from 10 a.m. to 12 noon): Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27

Medal of Honor Park, South Boston For information on this and other ParkARTS programs, please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at (617) 635-4505, visit www.boston.gov/parkarts or follow @BostonParksDept on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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South Boston Neighborhood Concert REBELS (TOM PETTY COVER BAND)

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Concerts are made possible by the generosity of Bank of America.

All ParkARTS neighborhood performances are free of charge. For more information, or a full schedule of events, please call 617-6354505, visit the Parks Department online, or follow us on Facebook.

A BOU T R EBELS Rebels, America’s premiere Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, don’t rely on impersonations but rather focus their decades of experience on performing the songs and the authentic sounds of the legendary music of Tom Petty. Their energetic performances are played with the intensity and spirit in which they were intended. To their audiences delight their song selection spans the entire Tom Petty catalog.

No gimmicks here, just rock and roll like its meant to be.

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