Hearing on Challenges with Residency Requiremnts in Boston
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a hearing order to discuss the residency requirement for City of Boston employees. Recent challenges of employee recruitment and retention have raised questions about the efficacy and impact of the residency requirement, especially for positions with lower wages. There remains many vacancies for emergency response support roles, traffic and parking-related supervisors, public works, equipment and repair-related workers.
The cost of living in Boston has significantly increased since the residency requirement was introduced in 1976. At the time, the requirement was intended so that city employees are directly invested in the communities they serve, and to ensure working families remained in Boston.
Now, rising housing prices, rent, and general expenses have placed a huge financial burden on residents, including city employees.
Younger recruits and lower wage employees face particular challenges living in the city due to the high cost of living, where the average salary for a city employee is $79,000, and the median sale price of a house is $961,250. Moreover, according to a recent study conducted by SmartAsset, a single adult has to make over $124,966 a year to live comfortably in the city, whereas a family of four has to make $319,738.
While the City established a temporary moratorium on certain public safety-related and specialized roles such as lifeguards, 9-1-1 call takers and police dispatchers, hiring for these positions remains difficult, not to mention other lowerwage roles that require residency.
“As Boston continues to rank as one of the most expensive cities to live in the United States, it is critical that we discuss whether the city’s residency requirement has impacted our ability to recruit and retain talent to ensure both public safety and the quality of life for our residents,” said Councilor Flynn. “While the residency requirement was implemented so that workers are invested in the communities they serve, the reality now is that many of our dedicated employees and working families are unable to afford nearly $1 million for a home, or to raise their families with the high cost of living. It is worthwhile for us to have a conversation about whether we can continue to attract and retain not only public safety roles, but also positions that work to deliver those basic city services that help to keep our city moving forward.”
Alzheimer’s Support Group at Compass on the Bay
On September 26, 2024, 5:00 pm at Compass on the Bay Assisted Living and Memory Support Community, 1380 Columbia Road, South Boston. This group is held both in person and virtually. Call 617-268-5450 or email Program Director Erin Bollinger at ebollinger@ compassonthebay.com for more information and to register by September 23.
21-Acre-Plus Mixed-Use Development on Dorchester Avenue
Core Investments, Inc., a 22-year-old Boston real estate investment and development company, today announced a joint venture with Sterling Bay, a leading national investment and development company based in Chicago, for the ongoing development of On the Dot®, Core’s 21-acre-plus mixeduse development for a former industrial area along Dorchester Avenue in South Boston.
For more than 30 years, Sterling Bay has operated in all classes of real estate ownership and development, including life sciences, residential, office, retail and industrial uses. With a portfolio covering $20 billion in assets under management and in the development pipeline, Sterling Bay owns 8.3 million square feet of property nationwide.
“We could not be more enthusiastic about joining with an experienced group of professionals like Sterling Bay, with its track record of success in creating welcoming and popular new spaces and experiences for people across the country,” said Dave Pogorelc, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Core Investments. “As we pivot from approvals to seeing our plans materialize, Sterling Bay is just the right partner for our team.”
Sterling Bay will share in the investment, direction and development of On the Dot, the Andrew Square neighborhood in
South Boston ideally located for continuing growth of jobs and housing. The five-block area was fully permitted earlier this year by the Boston Planning and Development Agency for 3.8 million square feet in six commercial office or lab buildings, five residential buildings, multiple ground-floor retail and restaurant spaces, and six extensive green spaces.
“We have a passion for integrating sustainability into mixeduse developments and look forward to working with Core Investments,” said Andy Gloor, Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Bay. “More than just office and residential buildings, On the Dot’s retail, restaurant and green spaces along with the life sciences cluster make it a forwardthinking development that is going to further transform this hot South Boston neighborhood.”
Sterling Bay is known for creating world-class urban campuses for companies such as Google, McDonald’s and Boston Consulting Group. Its award-winning projects have transformed urban spaces and enhanced communities with thoughtful design and its hospitalityled approach. Sterling Bay’s signature project is Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood, a former meatpacking and cold-storage district that the company transformed into a creative commercial, residential and dining destination through various developments.
Last May, Core Investments
publicly thanked the Andrew Square Civic Association; the City’s oversight Impact Advisory Group; and local, state and federal elected officials for their overwhelming support and years of work and assistance in shaping the future of On the Dot. The Boston Planning and Development Agency’s Board unanimously approved the 21-acre, five-block Master Plan, including a nine-acre block near the Andrew Square MBTA Station that is the first phase.
Four buildings on that initial phase will include three for commercial space and one for residences.
Core President Brett Lazar credited ACORE Capital for their steadfast partnership, Core’s tenacious development professionals and Core’s talented team of consultants with shaping a plan for On the Dot that won the support not only of the neighborhood but of City of Boston planners.
“ACORE was an early and enthusiastic supporter of our vision and saw the incredible potential in a once thriving but recently overlooked area of South Boston,” said Lazar. “On the Dot will be one of the top destinations in our city for energetic companies, new residents, and visitors seeking to relax and have fun.”
On the Dot will be built in phases over the next 10-15 years, with residential apartments the first to go into construction, including a market-rate element
and a portion of the building designated for senior affordable units.
“Core’s skilled team has been at work with our partners in the neighborhood and the City for years and looking forward to this day, when we can celebrate the next milestone in our vision of a newly active
On The Dot neighborhood,” said John Cissel, President of Development of Core Investments. “It has been a neglected and overlooked section of a growing South Boston, and its time has come.”
Overall, the 21-acre Master Plan calls for 65 percent of the space to be commercial and 35 percent residential, representing over a thousand new housing units and providing space for hundreds of jobs.
The approved On the Dot Master Plan will encompass 3.8 million square feet of uses in six commercial office or lab buildings, five residential buildings with about 1,365 units, ground-floor retail and restaurant spaces of about 150,000 square feet, and bicycle storage meeting the City’s guidelines. The plan includes six extensive green spaces enhancing the five multi-building blocks, with wide and improved sidewalks and reserved bike lanes.
Core Investments has worked for several years to successfully create an active and engaging neighborhood for residents and visitors even before the first shovel goes in the ground for the first building.
South Boston Evacuation Day/St. Patrick’s Day Chief Marshal Nominee
The Allied War Veterans of South Boston is honored to announce that it has nominated Alana (Devlin) Ball as the Chief Marshal of the 2025 Evacuation Day/St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Lieutenant Commander Alanna Ball is a native of South Boston, Massachusetts. She graduated from Boston Latin Academy in 2003 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Fashion from Lasell University and a Master of Business Administration from Saint Leo University. In 2011, she received her commission
through Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. Her operational assignments include Logistics Department Head (N4) at SEAL Team TWO, Assistant Logistics Officer at Commander Task Force (51) at Naval Support Activity, Bahrain, and Assistant Supply Officer onboard USS DENVER (LPD 9) in Sasebo, Japan. Ashore, she served on the United States Fleet Forces Command Staff as Logistics Readiness and Operations Cell Lead Supervisor, Naval Special Warfare Group TWO as Special Programs Officer, and The Joint Staff (J4) in Washington, DC, as Executive Assistant to the Vice Director for Logistics and Battle Captain in the Joint Operational Logistics Center (JLOC).
In 2022, she competed at the Department of Defense Warrior Games in Orlando, Florida, with TEAM SOCOM, winning one silver medal in powerlifting and five gold medals in swimming. In 2023, she was selected to represent TEAM USA at the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany, where she won gold in powerlifting, four silver, and one bronze in swimming.
Alana (Devlin) Ball
LCDR Ball’s awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), Joint Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (2), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2), and various personal and unit awards. She is a qualified Naval Surface Warfare Supply Corps Officer, Naval
Expeditionary Supply Corps Officer, and a 2015 recipient of the ADM Stanley R. Arthur Award for Joint Logistics Team of the Year for service throughout OPERATION INHERENT
RESOLVE. She lives in Virginia Beach with her husband, James, and their three rescue dogs, Oliver, Kai, and Rudy.
By Rick Winterson
Perhaps you would view this article’s headline as a challenge. And in a way it is. However, the upshot of this challenge is to get children to read more, instead of immersing themselves in the media. And in a way, this challenge worked very well last week, in an activity set up by Dani Crickman, the Children’s Librarian at the South Boston Branch Library.
Jerry Pallotta is a children’s author. He spoke and gave a presentation at the South Boston Branch Library last Thursday at 4:30 p.m. In the children’s books he writes, one of his major themes is the natural battles resulting from competition among members of the world’s kingdom of wild animals. Not only does he compare size, speed, and strength, he tells about each animal’s senses and its intelligence. For example, he
Who Would Win?
writes about a killer whale (a.k.a. “orca”) versus a great white shark, green tree ants against army ants, and a contest between a jaguar and a skunk. And he entitles all of these books “Who Would Win?”
Pallotta’s numerous books, on many natural topics like “Who Would Win?”, were arranged on Library tables in the Branch’s public room. There were hundreds of titles; the kids were fascinated by them. Pallotta, a very prolific author, wrote every one of them, aided by talented illustrator Rob Bolster, and then published by Scholastic, Inc.
Pallotta also presented a slide show depicting his oceangoing activities, which the young guests enjoyed very much. It was a memorable afternoon that really sharpened the young ones’ interests in reading. And just in case you’re wondering, the killer whale, the army ants, and the skunk won the battles above (jaguars are very sensitive to the odor emitted by a skunk).
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Hero Squares in the City of Boston
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a hearing order to discuss the process of establishing Hero Squares in the City of Boston. A Hero Square is a designated square or intersection honoring the memory of U.S. service members who are killed in the line of duty. Hero Squares celebrate their sacrifices on behalf of our city and country, and educate local communities about the history of service in their own neighborhoods.
The City of Boston established its first Hero Square in 1898 in honor of Admiral George Dewey after his leadership in the victory of the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. Since the establishment of Dewey Square, the City has installed over 1,200 Hero Squares across Boston. In
2013, the City added a biography and a QR code to each Hero Square plaque that leads to more information about the veteran.
“I am calling for this hearing to help our veterans and military families learn about the process to establish a Hero Square in the City of Boston,” said Councilor Flynn. “We have a large veteran and military family population in Boston, and it is important that the City continues to raise awareness about its resources, so that we can help make them more prevalent in our neighborhoods, and honor the memory of those who served and made the supreme sacrifice.”
For more information, please contact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617-635-3203 and Ed.Flynn@Boston.gov.
The BLO Rules
The BLO (Boston Lyric Opera), which is now located on Channel Center Street in our Fort Point neighborhood, has become an integral part of Boston’s many scenes. A few days ago, the BLO performed Mozart’s “Mitridate” at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theater in Downtown Boston. Mozart composed that when he was only 14. Photos of the performance weren’t allowed, but the Majestic Stage itself is magnificent – a fitting place for a truly grand opera.
Also, in cooperation with FPAC (South Boston’s Fort Point Arts Community), the BLO recently presented a piano/cello duet in their own studio. Works by Beethoven, Debussy, and Faure were skillfully performed by Mickey Katz on cello and pianist Constantine Finehouse. It was one of FPAC’s concert series called Harbor Harmonies.
Recommended!
The Courtyard (a.k.a. The Superette) in the South Boston Seaport District is a relaxing sight, with its tall, multi-colored hydrangeas, now in full bloom, and comfortable places to sit. Enter The Courtyard just off Seaport Boulevard via either B Street or Pier 4 Boulevard. There are so many enterprises inside the Courtyard that we can’t list them, except to suggest trying a muffin at Brooklyn Bakery.
Massport Announces New Port Director Gleason Brings Wide Range of Expertise to New Role
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the appointment of Lauren Gleason to Massport Port Director, overseeing all Maritime business areas. Gleason has been at Massport since 2017, serving as Interim Port Director, Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy Port Director of Business Development during her tenure. The search firm Shey Harding advised Massport on the recruitment for this position.
The Port of Boston generates $8.2 billion in annual economic impact and supports more than 66,000 jobs. Keeping the Port competitive to generate additional economic impact and grow jobs is an essential part of the Authority’s mission. As Port Director, Gleason will lead all business planning and development, strategic initiatives, financial management, and the safety and security and day-to-day oversight of Massport’s Maritime division.
“Lauren has been a steadfast champion for the Port, showcasing her valuable expertise in the many areas of our maritime operations,” said Massport CEO Rich Davey. “I know she will continue to work tirelessly to expand Massport’s presence and influence in both the cargo and cruise industries, drive economic growth for Boston and Massachusetts, and improve the overall position of the Port of Boston on a global scale.
I’m thrilled to have her on my leadership team and confident that she will continue to harness new opportunities to keep connecting New England to the world through our maritime facilities.”
Conley Container Terminal enables more than 2,500 businesses throughout Massachusetts and New England to ship and receive products globally, including furniture and home goods, footwear, clothing, office supplies, wine and spirits, recycled fibers, sporting goods, seafood and more. The Conley Terminal Modernization Project has been essential in growing the footprint for New England’s only full-service container terminal, solidifying the port’s role as an economic engine for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the New England region. These investments included:
The Butler Freight Corridor, a dedicated truck route to keep container trucks off residential roadways and allow trucks to access the highway system in minutes;
Two 50-foot-deep berths to accommodate larger ships;
Three new ship-to-shore cranes, commissioned in the fall of 2021, are servicing vessels with capacities of over 12,000-14,000 TEUs. The new cranes are fully electric and produce no diesel emissions;
The Boston Harbor Deepening project, a multi-year, multiphase partnership between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Massport, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, completed in June 2022 to deepen the main ship channel and the reserved channel to -47 feet and the outer harbor to -51 feet; and
Other terminal improvements, including hybrid retrofits for
rubber-tire gantry (RTG) cranes, expanded container storage, and new refrigerated container storage.
Since joining Massport, Gleason developed and implemented the Maritime Business Development strategy for Conley Terminal and Flynn Cruiseport Boston. At Conley this has resulted in expanding the Terminal’s global direct connectivity from 7 ports to 40 ports weekly, and growing the business by 18% over the past 12 months and 84% over the past 24 months. At Flynn Cruiseport, the business has expanded to become a nine-month season, and through a collaboration with Norwegian Cruise Line, the Cruiseport will welcome its largest homeport ship to Boston in 2026, the 4,500 passenger Norwegian Breakaway. Gleason will continue to work with multiple stakeholders intersecting business, industry, government, environmental, nonprofit, community, and others with the same goal to preserve and protect the working waterfront while providing a sustainable asset for generations to come.
Flynn Cruiseport Boston continues to serve more passengers and cruise ships each year, anticipating a total of 167 vessels from 24 cruise line and approximately 470,000 passengers this 2024 season, which ends in November. Flynn Cruiseport Boston supports $135.5 million in annual economic impact. Flynn Cruiseport Boston is home to nearly 2,200 jobs (direct, induced, and indirect jobs) and generates $40 million in federal, state, and local tax revenue, according to the 2018 Economic Impact Report by Martin Associates.
Gleason began her career in supply chain and transportation at Hanjin Shipping. She spent nearly six years as the New England Sales Manager and was
responsible for all sales, strategic initiatives, and operations for New England and Eastern Canadabased importers and exporters. Her role also included increasing the footprint and market share for Hanjin in the Northeast as well as facilitating peak season planning meetings on behalf of Hanjin’s customers throughout Asia. Prior to joining Massport, Lauren worked at Wayfair building the foundation and groundwork for their international supply chain program.
Massport, as part of our Maritime mission, also hosts a cluster of seafood processing companies across multiple facilities on the South Boston waterfront. This seafood processing hub, one of 4 major hubs in the United States, provides seafood to customers locally, nationally and internationally. In Boston, these businesses are strategically located near both Logan International Airport and Conley Terminal, accessing global markets with the convenience of direct connectivity.
Gleason is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, receiving dual degrees in Global Business Management and Spanish Language and Literature. She serves on the boards of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts International Business Council and The Propeller Club of the Port of Boston. Lauren also co-leads Massport’s Female Employee Resource Group. She is also involved with industry associations such as Coalition of New England Companies for Trade (CONECT), Cruise Canada New England Association(CCNE), American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), The Women’s Edge Leadership Program, and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Program.
Grade 1B News
The students in Ms. Peggy Byrne’s 1B class had fun with their classroom project... The children shared how they felt about beginning a new school year. Ms. Byrne enjoyed reading a story entitled: “First Day Jitters” by Julie Danneberg. The children were surprised by the ending! (Author’s messageeven teachers can be nervous on the first day of school). Then, they had a chance to drink some “Jitter Juice” during Snack Time, just in case there were still some jitters lingering! The special “Jitter Juice” was made by combining Sprite and Blue Hawaiian Punch and tasted sooo good!
The students in Ms. Peggy
Byrne’s class also welcomed our new Physical Education (Gym) Teacher, Coach Jason, (Mr. Jason Margeson). Quoting Ms. Byrne...”The children had so much fun in Gym class, that they wanted to have Gym class with
Coach Jason again the next day!” “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” - Dr. Seuss. “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem,
and smarter than you think.” — A.A. Milne, “Winnie the Pooh” New families are welcome to email our admissions team at admissions@sbcatholicadacademy. org for more info. about South Boston Catholic Academy.
St. Brigid Parish News
All are welcome to come to the monthly Coffee and Refreshments Sunday, September 22, 2024 after the10:30AM Family Mass
In the Downstairs Hall at St. Brigid Church
Gate of Heaven & St. Brigid Religious Education
Registration for Grades K – 6 for 2024-2025
Will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22nd at 8:30AM In Cushing Hall downstairs St. Brigid Church
Classes, also, begin on Sunday, Sept. 22nd at 9AM, in Cushing Hall, followed by 10:30AM Family Mass
You can also Register your child online at http://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 for their child to receive their Sacrament of First Holy Communion in the 2nd Grade in 2026.
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. 22, 2024, at 9 AM at Cushing Hall, downstairs at 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 with your child and fill out a form in person on Sunday, Sept. 22nd.
ABUTTER’S MEETINGS
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383 Dorchester Ave (NEW)
Proposal: Transfer of a malt beverages and cordials alcohol license for new restaurant, proposed closing hour 12AM daily.
Time: Sep 24, 2024 07:30 PM Eastern Time
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58 Baxter St
Proposal: Erect a new four-story, 6-unit, residential building with garaged off street parking and rear decks
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590 E Broadway
Proposal: Install light fixtures, paint throughout. Change occupancy from 1 Professional Office and Two (2) Residences to 1 Professional Office, 1 Fitness Studio and Two (2) Residences
Time: Sep 26, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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165 D Street (Residential) (NEW)
Proposal: Construct a 2 story addition, two residential units, and change occupancy.
Time: Oct 8, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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374 E Eighth ST South Boston 02127
Appeal Type Zoning
BOA App# BOA1615346
Hearing Date 9/24/2024
Project Description: Amendment to ALT1555165 Build garage attached back existing house additional story on per architectural plans
850 to 852 Summer ST South Boston 02127
Appeal Type Building
BOA App# BOA1628161
Hearing Date 9/24/2024
Project Description Previous scope lease 850 Summer Street unit 202 on second floor wellness studio space Clarification work Change occupancy what is known to be suite 206 aka 5 from office use professional Yoga fitness No performed beyond level 1 cosmetic
471 W Broadway South Boston 02127
Appeal Type Zoning
BOA App# BOA1649572
Hearing Date 10/8/2024
Project Description: Convert T-Mobile commercial space to fast casual smoothie juice bar
933 E Broadway South Boston 02127
Appeal Type Zoning
BOA App# BOA1636269
Hearing Date 10/29/2024
Project Description: Change occupancy from three family to four creating basement unit
457 to 469A W Broadway South Boston 02127
Appeal Type Zoning
BOA App# BOA1605291
Hearing Date 10/29/2024
Project Description Interior Fit out Dental Space Tend 457 West Broadway Use is conditional
Gillette Redevelopment / Gillette Hosted Informational Page (NEW)
Upcoming Events (register via Gillette website)
Site Tour and Workshop #1 - Thursday, September 19th
Workshop #2 – Tuesday, October 1st
Workshop #3 – Thursday, October 24th
CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Offers $1 Scoop in Seaport
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Announces Opening of its First Scoop Shop in Seaport. The Store will Open September 26th with $1 Scoops from 11AM-1PM and Feature a Collaboration Flavor with Flour Bakery
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ollowing the wellreceived opening of its first Boston area location in Chestnut Hill, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will debut its first scoop shop in Boston’s Seaport on September 26th. The brand will continue its expansion this year with a location in Harvard Square (coming very soon).
Van Leeuwen has teamed up with local pastry legend Joanne Chang (James Beard Foundation Award winner for “Outstanding Baker”) and Flour Bakery to create a limited-edition Lemon Meringue Pie flavor. The Lemon Meringue Pie flavor features toasted meringue ice cream with chunks of white chocolate-covered homemade crunchy pie crust and swirls of house-made tart lemon curd. This exclusive flavor will launch at the Seaport location and be available at the Harvard Square location when it opens this Fall.
To celebrate opening day on September 26th, Van Leeuwen
will offer $1 scoops (excluding tax) from 11 AM-1 PM. Guests can enjoy $1 scoops out on the courtyard and say hello to CEO and co-founder Ben Van Leeuwen.
“We are excited to bring Van Leeuwen to Boston, and to collab with one of the city’s best local pastry chefs to celebrate the Seaport scoop shop,” says Ben Van Leeuwen. “It’s been so fun working with Joanne and the Flour team, who have welcomed us to the awesome Boston food scene. We can’t wait for everyone to try the collaboration flavor and all the goodness Van Leeuwen will be serving up.”
“We were thrilled to be approached by Van Leeuwen for an ice cream collaboration. Ice cream is one of my all time favorite foods so when they reached out I was over the moon. We have taken one of our iconic pastries, our mile high lemon meringue pie and together turned it into a rich creamy ice cream,” says Joanne Chang of Flour Bakery. “We went through several tests before we hit the right balance of all of these flavors. It was super interesting to learn how the development of an ice cream flavor works!”
The Seaport location, located in The Superette at 70 Pier 4 Blvd, Boston, MA 02210, will be open Sunday–Thursday: 11 AM–11 PM, Friday–Saturday: 11 AM–12 AM.
