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VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74

The Irish Navy Visits South Boston’s Seaport District

by Rick Winterson

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outh Boston’s Seaport District currently has a guest – an honored guest anchored prominently along the Harborwalk, approximately midway in the stretch between Pier 2 and Pier 4. She’s a member of the Ireland’s Naval Services, an important part of the Irish Defence Forces (Oglaigh nah Eireann). Her name is “Le James Joyce”; her formal duty description is “Offshore Patrol Vessel”. She will depart tomorrow – Friday, the 16th. When we inquired about the reason for docking here in South Boston, we were told that this visit and our tour had to do with “diplomacy” and “military courtesy”, which we interpreted as perhaps being connected with the 21st Anniversary of the 9-11 disaster last Sunday.

Le James Joyce is a modern ship, launched and commissioned by Ireland’s Naval Service seven years ago in September, 2015. In addition to her name, she’s identified by the

The on-duty crew of “Le James Joyce” bids good-bye to her tour group. designation #Irish Navy, #P62. Built in the Appledore Shipyards in England, Le James Joyce is now assigned a berth at Waterford in Munster. Her overall length is 275 feet, she weighs more than 2,000 tons, and has a crew of 55.

She typically cruises at 15 knots but

is capable of short bursts up to 24. At normal cruising speeds, she has a range of 6,000 nautical miles (that’s nearly 7,000 conventional, land-based miles – Le James Joyce is able to cross the Atlantic and return to Ireland on one fueling).

Since it’s an island, the Irish

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South Boston’s Branch Library at 150

by Rick Winterson

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sunset fete was held in the South Boston Branch Library at 646 East Broadway. The occasion: It was the 150th Anniversary of local service by our much-loved Branch Library. Yes, the South Boston Branch Library was first opened in 1872 – it was only the second branch library in the United States when it began lending books to the public. Boston’s Central Library (now in Copley Square) had been founded in 1848; President Ulysses S. Grant had won a second term in office in 1872; and that year, there were only 37 states in the U.S.A. Originally, the Branch Library occupied the second floor of the Masonic building located on West Broadway at the corner of E Street. On October 31, 1957 – 65 years ago – the Branch moved into its present building on East Broadway.

It currently holds

around 20,000 volumes and offers a full slate of Library activities.

Overall, the entire Boston Public Library with all its Branches is the fourth largest Library in America.

The evening anniversary party began with refreshments, informa l conversations with Library patrons and staff, and a welcome from South Boston’s Head Librarian, Jane Bickford.

She emphatically thanked her staff and the Branch Library’s patrons – all of those who use the Branch Library. After Jane’s remarks, a few words were spoken

by Joe Kebartas, the Chair of

the Friends of the South Boston Branch Library. The Friends are entirely made up of volunteers, who market and sell used books to raise funds in support of Library activities. They also donate books to organizations like the Gavin Foundation and the Notre Dame Education Center. The Friends are a group of dedicated, sociable individuals.

You might think about joining them. The President of the Boston Public Library, David Leonard, spoke brief ly about how much Branch Libraries mean to him. He called the festivities

an opportunity to celebrate our own Branch as “a fantastic use of public space.” Boston City Council President Ed Flynn awarded a recognition certificate to the Branch Library; he then said, “The Branch Library has always been here for us, in good times and bad times.” Honored guests included the Hon. Ray Flynn and his wife Kathy, as well as three retired Branch Library staff members – Paula Fleming, Susan Russell, and An Qi Tan. The evening’s festivities included original live music from the Javier Rosario Trio (guitar, drums, stand-up bass), many original photographs of the Library over the years projected on a screen, and magnificent two-layered birthday cakes from South Boston’s Sweet Tooth Bakery. Sweet Tooth Bakery is located at 371 West Broadway, directly across from the place where the Branch Library was first located. A coincidence, perhaps?

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Irish Navy Visits SB shoreline reconnaissance and preventing illegal immigration. During our tour, we were very impressed with the sophisticated navigation bridge with its multiple screens. We were shown the craft that allows the crew to land onshore as needed – an amazing, pontoonhulled, 10-person raft that can travel across the ocean surface as fast as 45 knots – truly a very high speed across water. And even though Le James Joyce has a basic mission of patrol, she boasts some impressive combat weapons as well, such as Browning HMGs – high velocity machine guns, which can fire 500 rounds per minute that travel several miles at well over the speed of sound. On her bow, she has a turreted 76mm Oto Melara naval gun, which is really a small, automatic cannon that fires 85 three-inch projectiles per minute at targets as far as ten miles away.

Ireland’s “Le James Joyce” anchored at the Harborwalk – Pier 4 is aft.

We were delighted that the Irish Navy named a military ship “Le James Joyce”, after the prominent Irish author.

James Joyce (1882-1941) was perhaps the most important and influential Irish author of the 20th Century. His epic novel “Ulysses” has become a

literary landmark. He also wrote the autobiographical “Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man”, “Finnegan’s Wake”, a collection of 15 superb short stories entitled “Dubliners”, and three volumes of poetry. And that’s not the only such naming: other Irish military vessels have

been named for author Samuel Beckett, the Nobel Prize-winning dramatist, and even for Niamh, the legendary Queen of ancient Tir na nOg. Our compliments go to the crew of Le James Joyce for their well-spoken know-how and their cheerful courtesy. Bon voyage.

A Quiet Remembrance

“Le James Joyce”, the Irish Navy’s offshore patrol vessel, at the Harborwalk.

Sunday was September 11, 2022 – the 21st Anniversary of the hideous battering of the World Trade Centers in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, which used aircraft hijacked after they departed Logan and Newark Airports. A fourth plane that took off from Dulles was heroically “taken back” by its passengers, and it then crashed in Pennsylvania. We have not forgotten that tragedy, especially the 2,977 lives lost. We remember it quietly and with dignity, as shown by these flags along K Street.

The highly automated bridge on the Irish Navy’s “Le James Joyce”.

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Look who's cooking!

Gabriel (Gabe) Branch

By Carol Masshardt

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n artist from Sioux City, Iowa, Gabriel (Gabe) Branch, is also a serious and experienced cook and the new Chef at Gray’s Hall on East Broadway. His creativity and thoughtfulness seem a particularly good match for this popular and mature small plate and wine bar, and it all started when he was eleven years old.

“My friend’s dad was a member of the Elks, and they needed help, so I started busing. From there I worked at a pizza place for seven years, and then in Iowa City, I was a dishwasher, then started cooking, and was a line cook at a dinner. I also studied

painting, photography, sculpture, and still like art, but I took this route in a sort of unplanned way,” he said.

Gabe Branch does like the energy of customers, and waiters, and the mix of “everyone being happy and enjoying themselves when it all goes right,” but he has a deeper driving philosophy summarized this way. “I like providing something inherently for the benefit of someone else, and that also provides benefit for me,” he explained. More than a job, the satisfaction of people with the food and atmosphere is important to him.

“This location “Grays Hall” was a meeting hall in 1880,” he said. “It was a place people came to talk and have a sense of community, and we hope that is what this is, too. It appeals to me that the name is the same.”

Coming to the Boston area in 2019 “for a relationship that didn’t work out as hoped” he stayed and after progressively more pivotal positions in Cambridge restaurants, found the opportunity at this unique restaurant.

“I think South Boston is an interesting place. There is such history and then also a lot of new people in tech and finance. We want everyone to be comfortable and have a great cheeseburger, but people are open to trying to new things,

Gabriel (Gabe) Branch too. You can be creative and keep good quality,” he said. Along with manager, Mira Stella, and a small staff, the opportunity for camaraderie and inspiration appeals to this chef.

“I’ve been so lucky,” he said, “to work with really good people who care about what they do. The whole link is being creative and producing something people like.”

Gabe Branch is soft-spoken, has a quiet and kind sense of humor, and a strength of perspective with his chosen work. He attributes the value of hard work to his parents as they supported a family of five children in which he is the youngest.

It isn’t all easy as anyone who knows the restaurant business at any level realizes. “The hours are hard, and COVID was tough, and you are married to the job,” he said, and that is simply a statement of fact in his view.

“For me, this is about challenge

and reward. It is satisfying when you take a concept to a reality. It is either for you or not. There is a feeling you get when things are going right-and it is a hum with the cooks, waiters, customers, the whole operation comes together, and it is a good thing!” he said.

When not working, Gabe may be at the MFA or Gardner Museum or maybe a comedy club, but never far from thinking about his new work home at Gray’s Hall.

“I would love this to a place when you see the same people, and everyone is comfortable, relaxed and enjoying the food, “he said. On a recent night, there was outdoor dining that appeared just that with multi-generational families, couples, and friends in an atmosphere that seemed both lively and quieter than some. Gabriel Branch seemed relaxed and motivated to make many great nights when the satisfaction of the work he loves outweighs the sacrifice.

Pats vs. ‘Phins: By the Numbers

by Rick Winterson

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here isn’t much to be said about the Patriots’ loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

With a final score of 20-7, it was certainly a loss. And a dull game as well. And that’s all there was to it!

But as usual, a quick, careful look at the numbers might give a better insight into what really happened last Sunday afternoon: So, just focus on the final score. Just that score, nothing else. Neither describing the

plays nor reading their resultsin-words tells a fan very much.

Actually, the Miami offense really scored only ten points (yes, only 10). The return of the first quarter interception

by Miami’s defense got their special teams within field goal range essentially right away, so the first three (3) points can’t be credited to the Dolphins’ offense – the Pats defense prevented a touchdown. Then, Miami’s next seven (7) points came from a fumble-6, which resulted from a hole (a big one) in the Pats’

offensive line – no credit due to the Miami offense there, either.

T he Mia m i Dolph ins’ offense can take credit for just ten (10) points – seven (7) late in the first half, three (3) in the second. That really means they ended up scoring a pitifully low total number, when looked at over the entire game. In the NFL, scores around thirty (30), not twenty (20), consistently win regular season games. So yes, the Dolphins won, but really not by all that much.

The only offensive high

point came when Ty Montgomery rolled into the end zone for New England’s lone TD. The low point was the (lack of ) an endzone interference call in the first quarter. The Pats’ defense did fairly well – between “pretty good” and “good”. That’s all that can be realistically said about Sunday’s game.

So please ignore the boo-birds for now. Let’s just wait and see what happens in Pittsburgh next Sunday. Last Sunday, the Steelers scored just twenty-three (23) points. And won in O/T.

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South Boston Soccer League Kicks Off Season

By Ginger DeShaney

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t was a full-circle moment for some parents last week as the upstart South Boston Soccer League kicked off its first season with a meet-andgreet and parade at Moakley Park.

When Jean Matthews was a kid, she played for South Boston Youth Soccer, which has been revitalized as the South Boston Soccer League. Now she’s getting her 6-year-old son, Ryan, into it.

“I love it,” said Jean, who played soccer until she was 21. “It’s good for the kids.”

Ryan added, “It’s great.”

Jack Feeney also played SB Youth Soccer. “I used to do it when I was a little kid. I’m excited for him to do it,” he said about his 3-year-old son.

Jack got friendship and great memories from his playing days in the league. “I will enjoy watching him,” Jack said, noting he’s hoping his son gets the same things out of this new league.

Parents brought their excited kids to Saunders Stadium last Thursday night, where they met their teammates and coaches, and had a run around the track to kick off the official start of the season.

Former South Boston Youth Soccer players and coaches Caitlyn Murphy, Samantha Mackie, Michaela Colvin, and Katelyn Evans revived the league after learning that president Billy Baker was stepping down after the COVID-19 hiatus.

Baker gave his blessing to the foursome but didn’t feel comfortable transferring the league’s name, so the women came up with the new moniker.

The founders are hearing from parents that they are so glad the league is back. Bryan Van Dorpe, whose grandchild is excited about playing, said it’s great these young women are keeping the league alive.

The women are grateful for the help they received in order to meet their goal of getting the new league up and running

in just a matter of months.

“Billy set up such a strong foundation for us that everyone knew we were coming -permits, sponsors, some players and families,” said Caitlyn.

There was also great support from people who played when they were young and now are enrolling their kids or nieces and nephews.

“They know what the league meant to them and they want those kids to have those same experiences,” Caitlyn said.

Lastly, Caitlyn credited board member Michaela with doing a lot of legwork and outreach: “She has been doing all the work on social media and tabling outside of places like the Boys & Girls Club to make sure we reach as many players as we can.”

So far about 100 kids, ages 3-14, have signed up. The league has a rolling enrollment, so parents can sign kids up at any time.

The fee is $10 per kid or $25 for a family. Funds are available for families who can’t afford the fee.

Evera and Alyssa, both 8, are excited for the season and think the league is going to be really fun … and not to mention good exercise.

“The most fun thing will be defending the goal and becoming goalie,” Alyssa said. Evera added that she also wants to be a goalie.

Ketih Savage’s 4-year-old, Aubrey, will be playing. “The kids like it, so it’s a good option to have,” he said.

Players have one game every Sunday (at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., or noon) at Saunders and have one practice a week (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday).

There is a need for coaches and sponsors. So far, the league has lined up the following team sponsors: Tempco Roofing, Coyne Adams Club, Sullivan’s: Castle Island, Falcon General Contracting, Metro Energy, and Stapleton Floral.

If you are interested in coaching, sponsoring, or enrolling your child, reach out to the league board at southbostonsoccerleague@gmail. com.

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Friday Night Lights Youth Flag Football League Brings Community Together

By Ginger DeShaney

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he football action was fast and fierce.

The cheering was thunderous. The girls and boys were having a blast on the field and parents couldn’t contain their enthusiasm on the sidelines.

The electric atmosphere of Friday Night Lights has come to South Boston, thanks to Allison Baker and her hard-working team.

Friday Night Lights, the brandnew Kickoff For Kids Youth Flag Football League, has 230 boys and girls ages 6-13 on 16 teams. There’s a girls’ division (ages 7-13), peewee boys (6-8), and junior boys (9-13).

“It’s fun to watch,” said dad and peewee coach David Byrne. “It’s a community feel with the parents.

It really brings everyone together and strengthens the community.”

While Allison was out and about Saturday after opening night, she said a lot of parents came up to her and told her how awesome Friday Night Lights is.

Allison is the founder of Kickoff for Kids, which hosts an all-female flag football fundraising tournament every year. She would bring kids from the Perkins School and the Boys & Girls Club to watch the tournament and they told her it would be cool if there was something like that for them. So, she’s been thinking about it for a while and after getting commitments from her board and others in

the community, she went for it.

“Just from talking to parents, and even if I picture myself as a kid, I know that I would be looking forward to Friday night. All your friends are there,” Allison said. “I have a lot of people say to me, ‘This reminds me of the old Southie, of being a kid in Southie again.’

People say there are no kids in Southie; they need to come down.”

Allison’s nonprofit organization prides itself on inclusivity. There are kids from all over South Boston, including the housing authorities, where Allison used her connections to make sure families knew about the new league.

“Our goal is to pay it forward and make sure everyone’s included,” said Allison, who is also the commissioner of the girls’ Gatey CYO program.

Allison made sure her league didn’t interfere with other Southie activities. “A lot of people were like, ‘We don’t do anything on Friday nights. This is perfect.’ ” Flag football is “kind of like a beginner sport for a lot of kids,”

Allison said, which could have contributed to the huge success with the number of signups.

There were so many girls that Allison was able to create a girls’ division. Many of the girls had never played football, but you wouldn’t know it from watching them.

“It’s my first time playing,” said Maddix Coughlin, whose mom coaches her team. “It’s fun. A lot of my friends are playing, too.”

Lia Bianchi and Jessica McCollom have kids playing in the league. “The kids are so excited, especially the girls; they don’t get to play football,” said Jessica.

In watching a practice, Lia said she was impressed with the girls and how they played.

Added Jessica, “They feel comfortable and they’re encouraged.” “[Allison] is phenomenal,” said Lia. “She is a pillar in this community.

I’m glad my kids know her.”

David’s two daughters and son know Allison, too, and wanted to get involved. “Allison is unbelievable. She’s great for

the community; she’s a great role model. She’s just outstanding.”

But Allison is quick to deflect the credit: “It’s not just me; I don’t do it all by myself.”

She gave big shout-outs to Victor Baldassari, Ashley and Jason Coughlin, Jacqueline Beggan, Al Mallon, Lily Joyce, and Lisa Maki for helping get the league off the ground; all the coaches – there are 25 coaches for 16 teams (every girls’ team coach is a participant in her tournament); her board members, who are all very involved; and the referees, who go above and beyond all the time.

Then there’s DCR’s Bobby Ferrara, who is always there to support Allison and her organization.

Allison is also grateful for the Southie 3v3, which raised funds for Kickoff For Kids, and, of course, her sponsors: Amazon, Representative David Biele, City Council President Ed Flynn, Gatey CYO, Cronin Group, Massport, Boston Real Estate Capital, and Newmarket Capital.

The league will continue to grow. Allison is already planning for a spring session!

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Outdoor Art Series Returns to Rec Station

By Ginger DeShaney

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he outdoor Recreation Station Art Series is back for its second season at the Pappas Way greenspace and it is drawing repeat customers.

Felicity and Sarah Cooper participated in art events last year and are excited for this year’s offerings.

They participated in the fabric painting class with artist Susana McDonnell on Saturday afternoon.

“It’s fun,” Felicity said.

“We’re learning a new skill and get to be outside,” Sarah added.

The duo likes that the series exposes them to different types of art and materials. “The instructors are really great. It’s a nice setting by the water. There’s a breeze,” Sarah said. “They provide everything you need. It’s nice.”

Felicity and Sarah are hoping to participate in the next two sessions: a mosaic class with Emily Bhargava on Sept. 24 and a pottery class with Samantha Hoff (in collaboration with Southie business In Good Company) on Oct. 8.

“It’s so fun seeing people coming back,” said Samantha Bestvina, account manager for Isenberg Projects, which plans events at Pappas Way for Oxford Properties Group, the owner of the space.

“It’s just nice to see familiar faces.”

The free public series “is all about giving back to the community and having an opportunity for folks to engage with local artists and be out on the space,” Samantha said. “It’s about bringing community together, providing opportunity for artists,

and enjoying the green space that we have in Boston because it’s so limited.

Oxford Properties provides all the necessary supplies for the participants as well as food and drinks (Saturday’s event featured sandwiches from American Provisions). Oxford also has free take-home fabric printing kits and instructions available in the Rec Station while supplies last.

Theresa Orr and John Kwon heard about the event through an email from the Rec Station. “I always wanted to try block printing,” Theresa said.

Added John, “I am not typically an artistic person. Anything that she does I like to join and be a part of. I also would say that typically I’m not really doing things like this outside, especially in beautiful weather; it’s a nice change of pace.”

The adults carved designs into rubber blocks; many of the participants were meticulous in their creations. Once the carvings were done, Susana led the aspiring artists in how to add ink to their blocks and how to place them on the fabric.

They were beautiful works of art!

The kids’ activity consisted of stamping designs onto a bandana with beads and other materials.

Nat Moss is an art teacher and saw information about the event on Facebook. She had always wanted to try this art form. “I’m thrilled to be able to do this.”

Nat loves the setting and the sense of community this event brings. “It’s nice to be out.”

Sophia Wrinn, who is 4.5 years old, loves arts and crafts – and the Rec Station is her favorite place to be – so Christina and Eric Wirth had to bring her to the event.

“This is amazing,” Eric said.

Susana has her own homebased business called LinoCave, which is focused on block printing, mostly on fabric. “I love the magic of transforming a plain piece of fabric into my own unique and wearable creation,” she said.

For more information about Susana, visit her website: https://linocave.com/ To register for the next two sessions (or to be put on a wait list), visit https://pappasway.com/happenings

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Gate of Heaven and St. Brigid Parishes News The 6:00 p.m. Mass on Sundays at St. Brigid Church has resumed 41st Anniversary Vietnam Memorial Mass Sunday, Sept. 18th, 2022 at St. Brigid Church at 10:30 a.m.

Following Mass, a ceremony across the street at Medal of Honor Park. Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, General Mark Milley will be the speaker at Medal of Honor Park.

David Gold, Robert Rudin, and Johnny Horner himself make up the Johnny Horner Trio.

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t’s not yet a well-known fact, but there are some excellent entertainments called “Jazz Jams” you can enjoy early in each month to come. The most recent Jazz Jam session was on Tuesday, September 5; the next will take place on Tuesday, October 4, from 7 until 9:30 p.m. They’re known as “First Tuesdays Jazz Jams” and are sponsored by FPAC – the Fort Point Arts Community.

The Jazz Jams are performed in a room called the Assemblage Art Space, which was donated to FPAC by the Envoy Hotel at 70 Sleeper Street in Fort Point/South Boston Seaport. Entrance to this space is at the rear of the Envoy, directly across from the Barking Crab.

That word “session” is accurate. These musical events are truly performed jam sessions – “truly” in the sense that they consist of improvisational jazz performed by a talented trio, and also in the sense that other instrumentalists are encouraged to sit in and take part in these sessions – “to jam”, in other words. For your information (and encouragement), there’s no admission to First Tuesdays Ja z z Ja m s. T he y ’re f re e.

The Jazz Jams are, and

will be, hosted by the Johnny Horner Trio. This trio consists of a piano keyboard featuring Johnny Horner himself, a sta nd-up (a lthough electric) bass played by David Gold, and a snare drum set motated by Robert Rudin. And yes, the trio is a basic, “classic” jazz ensemble.

Howe ver, ot her mu sicia n s and vocalists are invited to sit in and augment the ineffable variety that’s a characteristic of modern jazz. Last Tuesday, guitarist Mark Torgerson sat in and added his improvisational talents to several jazz favorites.

A rhythmic musical trip (and feeling) began by going back nearly a centur y with “Bye, Bye, Blackbird ” a nd “Take the A Train”. But the improvisations were currently “now” and were all live listening.

When you go to First Tuesdays, you simply listen. That’s all.

Feel the tangible vibe from the bass, hear the contact between the brushes and cymbal, and closely watch Johnny’s right hand on his keyboard soloes.

And once again: FPAC’s First Tuesdays Jazz Jams in t he A ssembla ge A r t Space a re free – blessed ly free.

Religious Education Grades K - 6 (2022-2023) Registration: Sunday, Sept. 25th, 8:30-9AM downstairs at Cushing Hall, St. Brigid Church Classes Begin: Sunday, Sept. 25th, 9-10:15AM, Cushing Hall, followed by 10:30AM Mass at St. Brigid Church.

For more info…www.gateofheavenstbrigid.org/religious-education Our Sacramental Program is a two-year program in accordance with Archdiocesan Guidelines.

Please note that parents should enroll their children in the 1st Grade Program in order for their child to receive their Sacrament of First Holy Communion in the 2nd Grade in 2024.

For those students enrolling in 1st Grade who were not Baptized in either St. Brigid or Gate of Heaven Church, please provide a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate to register.

Our first class will be held on Sunday morning, Sept. 25, 2022, at 9AM at Cushing Hall, downstairs St. Brigid Church Any questions, please visit our website at www.Gateof HeavenStBrigid.org/religious-education and fill out our Online Registration Form under “Religious Education” or you can come and fill out a form in person on Sunday, Sept. 25th, 8:30-9AM at Cushing Hall, downstairs St. Brigid Church.

Confirmation Classes Grade 9 Retreat: Sept. 25th: 2 - 7PM at St. Brigid Grade 9 Rehearsal: Oct. 2nd: 12Noon - 2PM at Gate of Heaven Grade 9 Confirmation: Oct. 4th: 5:30PM at Gate of Heaven Confirmation I - Grade 7 - will be confirmed Fall 2024 Confirmation II - Grade 8 - will be confirmed Fall 2023 Classes begin at 4:30PM on Sundays followed by 6PM Mass Grade 8 - Class starts October 16th Grade 7 - Class starts October 23rd For more info…www.gateofheavenstbrigid.org/religious-education Questions: Email Mrs. Mea Mustone (Confirmation Coordinator): SBGHparishesreled@gmail.com Young Adult Gathering Bible Study/Adoration Held every Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm at St. Brigid Church Lower Hall with Bible Study and Adoration alternating every other week.

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Welcome Old and New

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hope you had a wonderful summer. I also hope you are relaxed, recharged and ready to start a new school year. I am so delighted that you are part of

our amazing learning community.

I welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence in education, and I look forward to working with you and your children.

We are so thankful that we are starting the school year with such an amazing staff.

We opened our new STEM class including our music and art wing with amazing and talented staff.

We are excited to be able to offer extended learning opportunities for our students.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child /children. We are honored to ensure they are learning and receive the highest quality of

support and love. The student’s at SBCA are amazing! New families are welcome to email our admissions team at: admissions@sbcatholicacademy. org for more info. about South Boston Catholic Academy.” From Our Principal, Dr. Helenann Civian.

Our First Graders had fun with their First Day of School Classroom Project…The children shared how they felt returning to school on their first day.

Ms. McCarthy, Ms. Byrne and Ms. Gannon enjoyed reading a story called”First Day Jitters” by Julie Danneberg because the children are surprised by the ending! (Author’s message- even teachers can be nervous on the first day.) Then, they had the chance to

drink some “Jitter Juice” in case there were still some “jitters” lingering!

It was a fantastic start for all our students, families, faculty and staff and we are all looking forward to another fantastic new school year at South Boston Catholic Academy .

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CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court

Docket No. SU22P1999EA

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court

Docket No.

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

SU22P2006EA

Suffolk Probate and Family Court

Estate of:

24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114

Jean M Bulens Estate of: HAYES

T

MARGARET First Name

Also known as: Jean Mary Bulens

Division

Suffolk

Date of Death: 07/09/2022

Also Known As:

To all interested persons:

July 16, 2022

Date of Death:

A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by

Jane

First Name

M.I.

of

Susan J Rouse

To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner

(617)788-8300

Last Name

Middle Name

of

Hayes-Handrahan Last Name

MA

S. Boston

MA

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

(State)

(City/Town)

Jamaica Plain

The Petitioner requests that:

Jane

First Name

M.I.

Hayes-Handrahan Last Name

of

has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve

Jamaica Plain

MA

(State)

(City/Town)

with

of

Susan J Rouse

MA

S. Boston

be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration

without

surety on the bond.

The estate is being administered under informal 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 interested parties 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before:

10:00 a.m. on the return day of 10/20/2022.

This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you.

UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC)

A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration.

WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court.

September 08, 2022

Date:

Felix D Arroyo, Register of Probate

PUBLISH ONLY THE CITATION ABOVE

The Law Office of MPC 551 (3/19/12)

Paul J Gannon, Esq.

Paul J. Gannon PC General Practice of Law

page

Criminal Defense Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Accidents Establishment of Corporations, LLCs Wills & Estate Planning Real Estate Litigation Probate No Charge for Initial Consultation

82 West Broadway South Boston, MA (617)269-1993 pgannon@paulgannonlaw.com

Law Office of Paul J Gannon P.C. PO Box E46 82 West Broadway Boston, MA 02127

MPC 560 (8/17/21)

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of

1

Virtual Public Meeting page

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of

Public Meeting: 776 Summer St. - Phase 1 Wednesday, October 5

Zoom Link: bit.ly/3TAVJD1

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 Meeting ID: 161 593 2722

Project Description: The Phase 1 Project will be located on 8.4 acres / 364,409 square feet within the approximately 15.2 acre (approximately 661,500 square foot) parcel of land known as and numbered 776 Summer Street in South Boston. The Phase 1 Project includes the rehabilitation of the Edison Turbine Halls 1, 2, and 3 and the construction of the buildings on Blocks D and F.

mail to: Stephen Harvey Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 phone: 617.918.4418 email: stephen.j.harvey@boston.gov

Close of Comment Period: 10/7/2022

BostonPlans.org

@BostonPlans

Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary

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