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THURSDAY JANUARY 15, 2015

“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.”

(John Boswell)

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Congrats, Pats !

Walsh Sums Up First Year; Speaks to Boston’s Future Mayor Walsh delivered his first SOTC (“State of the City”) speech Tuesday evening in historic Symphony Hall. The speech was commendably brief and to the point.

Many people were thanked and remembered; many issues and challenges were touched upon, including education, the 2024 Olympics, “the power of data”, housing costs/shortages, and homelessness.

by Rick Winterson

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, after just completing his first year on the job, delivered his initial “State of the City” (SOTC) address last Tuesday. It was a stem-winder of a speech, covering perhaps all of what Boston’s electorate sees as our city’s most critical problems.

Fittingly, Mayor Walsh chose Sym-

phony Hall as his venue for SOTC No. 1. Boston’s Symphony Hall is a world cultural landmark – a 114-yearold center for performing and appreciating the finest music on Earth, set within first-class acoustics and more than a century of musical history.

And the Mayor’s speech, although filled with details, took just 30 minutes, from 7:30 till 8 p.m. That allowed it to fit into a time slot for media broadcasting – it was carried on WBZ. The Mayor garnered several ovations as he spoke, as well as a prolonged standing ovation at the beginning and the close of his SOTC address. Clearly, we have a Mayor with a talent for eloquence.

The evening’s program opened at 7 p.m. with music by the Kenny Elementary School Band. Another musical interlude was provided by the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s string continued on page 6

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Final Transit Meeting Since May, there have been four meetings concerning transit planning for the rapidly burgeoning South Boston Waterfront.

The fourth and last (at the Convention Center) presented summarized conclusions from the first three, along with a significant amount of public input.

by Rick Winterson

No one needs a reminder of the rapid pace of construction along the South Boston Waterfront. A quick look at the number of cranes making holes in the sky, along with the constant announcements of new developments, groundbreakings, and grand openings are reminders enough.

South Boston has 5% of the City of Boston’s population; we have only 10% of the city’s area. Yet, well over half of the building permits issued in recent years have been for South Boston.

In addition, we are located on a peninsula, connected to downtown Boston (mostly) by bridges. A person who comes from outside of South Boston, whether to live, work, or just enjoy it here, must travel back the way he/she came.

Clearly, a coherent and efficient plan is needed for all modes of transportation, both for entering and for exiting our Waterfront areas.

To this end, the City of Boston has retained VHB (Vanasse, Hanglin, Brucklin, Inc.), consultants in city planning and

Ruth Bonsignore, Consultant with VHB, presents the conclusions from the four-meeting public series to develop a transit plan for the South Boston Waterfront.

transportation, to resolve transit issues. VHB held a series of four meetings during 2014 – three of them to gather public input; the fourth to present their recommendations. Consultant Ruth Bonsignore of VHB moderated those meetings, the last of which took place on Thursday evening, December 18, at the Convention Center.

South Boston Online can only present the high points of VHB’s study. You can find comprehensive details on the Internet.

The transportation study was broken down into four significant types of transit, i.e., “Getting on/off/around the Waterfront”. These four types were 1.- Private vehicle, 2.Public transport, 3.Water traffic, and 4.- Bicycling/walking. The aims of the study were presented as “Goals”; the study itself was formally entitled

“South Boston Waterfront Sustainable Transportation Plan”.

The current figures and growth in Waterfront square footage projected by VHB are truly impressive: 24 million square feet developed as of 2014; 41 MM in 20 years (+72%) by 2035; and 51 MM in total (+ 112%), when the Waterfront is fully built out. Employment along the Waterfront is projected to double, from 36,000 right now to 72,000 in the long-tern future.

- The two major keys to effective transportation growth on the Waterfront will be increases in both public transport, + 64% (including water traffic) and in biking/walking, + 123%.

Vehicular traffic is projected to increase by only 27%.

- Part of the VHB study analyzed the needs for “connector” transport – the transportation needed to get from places like

North Station, Logan Airport, and the state’s east-west highways. Access from South Boston’s more residential areas, beginning with Day Boulevard and Dorchester Avenue, was also addressed.

Some of the recommendations contained in the Sustainable Transportation Plan will be controversial, such as extending the Silver Line (non-stop) to Dudley Station, reserving certain Waterfront roadways (partly or exclusively) for pedestrians and bicyclists, and determining how much transit burden can and should be handled by water transport.

In this brief article, South Boston Online can only scratch the surface of transportation issues along our developing Waterfront.

Certainly, South Boston’s civic agencies and neighborhood associations should become involved, as well as the South Boston Chamber of Commerce.

As a small illustration of the kinds of problems that will be faced along the Waterfront, you have heard that the old Northern Avenue Bridge has recently been condemned, even for light pedestrian traffic. Years ago, a previous estimate for renewing that bridge amounted to $45 million ($45,000,000). Should we spend that much on it?

Reasons for doing so include treating the bridge as a historic landmark and not making pedestrians detour across the Evelyn Moakley Bridge.

Waterfront transportation is a complicated problem – please say informed.

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What do you think

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

Finally, there is outrage in the West due to the recent terrorist murders in Paris, France. Hopefully, this is the beginning of a movement by the free world’s silent majority to finally stand tall against Evil.

Hopefully, it will ignite a firestorm of outrage signaling the end of apathy, sounding the death-kneel of those who kill innocents without remorse.

We are at war and don’t let anyone tell you anything different. It may not be conventional warfare but we are in a war, a war that may last for decades. And like all wars, it must be won by the good guys, otherwise a dark shadow will engulf the world and block out the sun. And without the warmth of the sun, Freedom will die.

We cannot reason with Islamist terrorists.

Never could. Never will. They are like bul-

lies on steroids. Simply put, they want to kill us and destroy our way of life. Impose their will on us no matter what the cost to us. There’s no way to sugarcoat this reality.

“Wherever radical Islamists are,” wrote Linda Chavez in the Boston Herald. “… they try to impose their ideology on others.

Individual conscience is anathema to these extremists. Free will does not exist. Militant Islamists want nothing short of totalitarian control of all aspects of life-for believers and non-believers alike. They will kill, behead, rape, enslave, pillage and destroy everyone and everything that stands in their path, as they are doing throughout parts of the Middle East, South Asia and Africa.”

The West must now respond with all our might.

We cannot coexist with those who disrespect their God by proclaiming they murder in his name.

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First Night, 2015: As Exciting Than Ever

by Online’s Roving Reporter

Your Roving Reporter just awakened from a long winter’s nap to find the New Year well underway. Here’s the skinny on First Night this year.

First Night originated in Boston in the 1970s. First Night franchises now operate all across America, but Boston’s is still the first and largest observance anywhere. As it grew, First Night received many boosts – strong support from the City of

Boston, free ridership on the “T” on New Year’s Eve, and joyful celebrations (with no drinking) from hundreds of thousands of Bostonians and their guests.

The Year of Our Lord 2015 was no exception. Your Roving Reporter covered as many events as his cold, shaky legs would allow. Any shortfalls will have to be excused by his presence at the Curley Community Center’s Polar Plunge early the next morning. That’s not too shabby an

excuse, ne fait-ce pas?

Among the most visually eyecatching displays at First Night were the ice sculptures. These have graced First Night ever since Day (and Year) One. Some carry messages; others are pure visual fun – dragons, giant crystal clusters, and a polar bear cub.

The First Night Procession from the Hynes at Copley Square to Charles Street arrived just in time for the fireworks on Boston Common. It

is in many respects a home-grown procession, which features amateur floats, puppets, and stilt-walkers of all ages – the kids love First Night.

It was a night to celebrate. Your Roving Reporter supposes the die-in demonstrators on the plaza in front of the Boston Public Library were well-intentioned; they were also ineffective. Few First Nighters paid them any attention.

Continued best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous 2015.

A slumbering baby frog doesn’t mind the cold weather at all.

A themed ice sculpture: This one is named “Imagination”.

This themed ice sculpture of a soaring eagle calls itself “Inspiration”.

The Roving Reporter’s favorite – “Innovation” – do you see Einstein?

The beautifully lit walkway that goes west on Commonwealth.

Donald Chapelle’s “Ice Dragon” in Copley Square.

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Another Brilliant Ice Sculpture – “Ice Crystals” – in Copley Square.

Of course the First Night Parade needs clowns – from pirates to hoboes.

A 2015 ice sculpture welcomes visitors to the Boston Common.

Despite their red noses, the young First Nighters are enjoying themselves.

The jumble of masks and large puppets (some home-made) are hypnotic.

At First Night, there must be dragons, an emphatic sign of good fortune to come.

A First Night combination of floats, puppets, and what looks like crepe paper passenger trains.

“Yes, it’s First Night, and I’m beautiful.”

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Mayor Walsh quartet. Andris Nelsons, the BSO’s new Musical Director remarked on what an honor it was to be in Boston; Sr. Patricia Andrews, CSJ, delivered the Invocation; Danielle Legros Georges, Boston’s Poet Laureate, narrated her original poem, “Praisesong for Boston” (with special thanks to South Boston historian Robert J. Allison).

The national, state and City of Boston flags were presented by the Boston Police Department’s Color Guard. A contingent of newly naturalized citizens and future U.S. citizens assembled onstage. Elijah Rock sang the National Anthem. In a touching moment, the onstage group of new citizens led the audience in “The Pledge of Allegiance”. Then, Mayor Walsh took the podium, as he received his first standing ovation.

The Mayor greeted key guests and thanked his family for their support.

He bid good evening to the people of Boston; he consoled the people of Paris in the wake of Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack; and then mentioned those good-and-faithful public servants who had passed in 2014 – the BFD’s Edward Walsh and Michael Kennedy, Dennis “DJ” Simmonds, Dawnn Jaffier, and of course, Mayor

Mayor Walsh, at the end of his SOTC speech, receives a second standing ovation.

Thomas Menino.

In the first part of his SOTC speech, Mayor Walsh listed some high points – the ongoing drive for a diverse City staff, coupled with Boston’s first AAA bond rating, $4 billion worth of developments, and 25,000 new jobs. The day-to-day management of city services brought impressive upgrades to roadways and law enforcement.

The Mayor briefly mentioned Boston’s selection as the U.S. site for the 2024 Olympics. He said the Games will be modern, affordable, and sustainable. Whether we ultimately host them or not, Boston will have provn itself to be a global leader.

Walsh proceeded to state that educa-

tion is his top priority. Although progress is already being made, he pointed out that 30% of Boston’s students don’t graduate high school in five years. To quote him, “That is just not acceptable.” He promised swift action on selecting a new Superintendent of Boston Public Schools, along with a ten-year Facilities Plan for Boston’s aging schools, using many examples of steps already taken.

Other specifics followed: innovations such as “The Power of Data” now extend to such workaday apps such as electronic payment for parking meters, Boston’s cityscape will start

with upgrading City Hall Plaza, and a start has been made on affordable housing, specifically creating middleclass housing in Jamaica Plain and our own rapidly growing neighborhood of South Boston. Boston will grow from 625,000 to 750,000 residents in the next 20 years - a major challenge by itself.

The Mayor became tellingly emotional when he came to Boston’s homeless denizens. He mentioned his connection with Long Island, and forthrightly spoke of his own voyage into recovery. He emphatically promised a shelter for everyone, every night, followed by permanent remedies for their struggles - “This isn’t just policy to me. It’s personal.”

Mayor Walsh closed by mentioning several examples of current residents – heroes, actually – who are bringing life to John Winthrop’s dream of a “City on a Hill”: “It’s how a nearly 400-yearold City becomes a thriving, healthy, and innovative leader of the 21st Century, without forgetting for one second who we are and where we come from.”

Walsh waved good-bye to his audience, who quickly rose in another standing ovation, and he stepped from the stage.

Year Two of his administration has begun.

The National Anthem sung by Elijah Rock; colors were presented by the B.P.D. Honor Guard.

The Kenny School Marching Band opens SOTC festivities in a jam-packed Symphony Hall.

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Mayor Walsh Announces ParkBoston Mobile phone app allows Boston drivers to pay for on-street parking, get alerts before meters expire, and extend meter time remotely During his State of the City speech, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the City of Boston is implementing a new technology that will allow drivers to pay for parking without the hassle of feeding meters. Using the new ParkBoston app, drivers in Boston can easily pay for parking, receive reminders before their time expires, and extend their time without having to hurry back to the meter.

“The ParkBoston app is one more way that we are using technology to make transportation easier and more convenient for people in Boston,” said Mayor Walsh. “Nobody likes digging around for quarters or getting a ticket for an expired meter.

This innovation eases the frustration involved with parking and allows for future enhancements to the city’s parking system.”

Parking meters in an area of the Back Bay, bordered by Beacon Street to the north, Charles Street to the east, Boylston Street to the south and Dart-

mouth street to the west, will be the first to be programmed to accept payments by phone.

The attached map outlines the pilot area. The remainder of the City of Boston’s 8,000-metered parking spaces will be phased in over the coming months fol-

lowing this week’s launch.

New ParkBoston signs and parking meter decals are being applied to meters to make drivers aware of where the new service is in effect. Once a parking space is located, a driver can access the ParkBoston app or mobile website, enter in the zone number on the ParkBoston decal on the nearby meter, and input their license plate number and the desired length of time they wish to stay. Users are still subject to the maximum amount of time the meter allows, and parking at most city meters is for a maximum of two hours, with some meters allowing for a maximum of four hours. ParkBoston users will receive a notification before their parking session expires and have the option to extend their time remotely.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON SITE CLEAN-UP ACTIVITIES On-Terminal Areas 900 East First Street, South Boston MassDEP RTN 3-00257 Former Owner: Coastal Oil of New England (CONE) Current Owner: Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Wednesday January 28, 2015 As part of the Public Involvement Process for the site at 900 East First Street, Massport will host a public information meeting about the remediation and assessment activities for this site. The site is tracked by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) under Release Tracking Number (RTN) 3-00257.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide information on the continued cleanup of the site pursuant to the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP).

The meeting will be held in the Senior Lunch Room of the Curley Community Center located at 1663 Columbia Road, South Boston, on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 7:00 PM. Please use the M Street entrance.

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

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

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From Ralph Mazzeo & Family To everyone who attended and/or contributed to the benefit for Ralph Mazzeo: Your support and generosity is appreciated more than you can ever know.

You truly touched us with your outpouring of love and friendship. It was a wonderful occasion and showed the goodness of family, friends and the businesses who helped in any way. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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Tomorrow’s Success Starts Today Submitted by: Barbara Keohane

South Boston Catholic Academy is an urban elementary school serving 315 students, Preschool-Grade 6, from South Boston, the Seaport District and surrounding communities. We are committed to developing well-rounded students who possess the skills and values needed to become successful members of society.

At the center of South Boston Catholic Academy’s commitment to its students is an unparalleled educational experience. Students benefit from small class sizes and a dedicated faculty and staff. Our teachers are focused on developing superior academic skills within their students, as well as emotional maturity and a faith filled spiritual life.

At South Boston Catholic Academy, we are proud of the fact that our superior curricu-

lum is supported by superior technology. All classrooms in Grades K2-6 feature interactive whiteboards, laptops, iPads and Apple TVs which enable teachers to integrate rich multimedia features into their lessons. We have an onsite Education Technologist to support our teachers.

The rigorous core academic subjects are complemented by fine arts, technology, physical education and a LATIN and GREEK ROOT CHALLENGE program. Partnerships with Boston College, Emmanuel College, Lesley University, Wheelock College and The Lynch Foundation Preschool Pilot Program provide additional enhancements to our curriculum. Beyond the classroom, our students continue to have fun and develop through their involvement in student council, community service clubs, and membership

in the South Shore Parochial School Basketball League.

South Boston Catholic Academy’s commitment to preparing its students for future success is well defined. We are proud of our students and their significant accomplishments. Our students continue their education at exceptional middle schools.

Recent acceptances include: Boston College High School – Arrupe Division-Boston Latin School-Boston Latin Academy-Catholic MemorialMount Alvernia School-Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart-Notre Dame Academy-Southfield-Thayer Academy-Ursuline Academy.

Early Childhood Program (3 and 4 yrs. old) A strong academic foundation for our youngest students is the key to success in later years. As such, South Boston Catholic Academy continues

to grow its Early Childhood Program. We are fortunate to have been selected to participate in the Lynch Foundation Preschool Pilot Program, with focus on providing improved space to better support early learning and professional development for teachers. All early Childhood classrooms have been redesigned with new furnishings; teachers are participating in monthly professional development seminars; and scholarships have been awarded for teachers to undertake graduate study in Early Childhood education at Wheelock College.

Our PreSchool and K1 students are using the OWL curriculum – “Opening the World of Learning”. Students benefit greatly from this comprehensive, integrated curriculum that helps students develop language and early literacy skills. It serves as a pathway into the literacy program used in our K2-Grade 2 programs.

In addition to helping children grow in all content areas, OWL helps them to build personal and social skills.

This rewarding curriculum is enriched by fun, hands-on activities.

SBCA at a Glance • Art, Music, Nutrition, Physical Education and Technology are part of curriculum • Extracurricular offerings in sports, music and the arts • Academic support and enrichment programs • On-site Before and After School programs available • Summer Camps We invite you to contact us for more information, schedule a tour and see what makes South Boston Catholic Academy such a special school.

Join us for our Open House on Tuesday, January 27th from 9:30-11:00 & 4:00-6:00 or by appointment.

Phone: 617-268-2326 - visit us online: www.sbcatholicacademy.org or contact Barbara Keohane at b.keohane@ sbcatholicacademy.org

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Sheriff Tompkins Sworn in by U.S. Senator Warren Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins was recently sworn back into service by United States Senator Elizabeth Warren. In a special ceremony, Senator Warren delivered the oath of office to Sheriff Tompkins, who will continue serving the Suffolk County communities of Boston, Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop as he has since January of 2013. Officially elected to the position on November 4th, 2014, Sheriff Tompkins had been an appointee of then-Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick who selected Tompkins to fill the vacancy left by his predecessor Andrea Cabral, who was tapped to serve as the state’s Secretary of Public Safety and Security.

As the Sheriff of Suffolk County, Tompkins manages all operations at the Suffolk County House of Correction, the Nashua Street Jail and the Civil Process Division.

In addition to providing care, custody and rehabilitative support for inmates and pre–trial detainees, Tompkins also oversees a management, security and administrative staff of over 1,000. Marking his first two years at the Department’s helm with a keen focus on reducing recidivism through enhanced educational and vocational programming, addiction recovery and mental health services, and efforts to expand addic-

tion recovery and mental health services in the communities of Suffolk County and beyond, Sheriff Tompkins hinted at an even more comprehensive agenda moving forward. “I am thrilled to have the great honor of being sworn-in by my friend, Senator Warren, and I am eager to continue my work in corrections and public safety for the citizens of Suffolk County,” said Sheriff Tompkins. “Our focus has been on reducing recidivism by addressing the whole individual with respect to teaching employable skills, tending to mental and physical health on things like addiction recovery and past abuse, and job placement and continued recovery on the outside once they leave our custody.”

“But, our work is far from finished,” Sheriff Tompkins continued. “There is still much to do, not only within the Department, but with respect to stemming the tide of incarceration by addressing the issues that lead many through our doors in the first place. We also have to provide increased services for those who have been in the system to ensure that they have the greatest chance for success once they return to society. As I said, we still have more to do on these and other issues, but I am grateful for the opportunity to continue working on them from this office.”

Big Book Sale at the Library

Please join the Friends of the South Boston Branch Library as they present their Big Wintertime Book Sale on Saturday, January 17 from 10

a.m. to 3 p.m. They have all types of adult, teen, and juvenile books, audiobooks, and CDs, all to be had for the lowest prices in town. And there’s a huge selection of DVDs that will be going for $1 each— don’t miss out! Come by the library, at 646 East Broadway, and dive into the bargains! While you’re here, check out the new calendars with the latest Tote & Tile Project collage, also for sale.

Brief Crime Update Preliminary figures have been made available to us by B.P.D. Capt.

John Greland and his staff at B.P.D. Station C-6. These compare the incidence of so-called “Part One” crimes in 2013 with 2014. Overall, Part One crimes have dropped a statistically significant 5-6% since 2013 ended, so the enforcement news was basically good in 2014.

Significant drops occurred in robberies, assaults, burglaries, and auto thefts. An increase in larcenies during 2014 was mostly due to more shoplifting incidents at the South Bay Mall. Crime in the entire City of Boston also dropped in 2014 – approximately 4% in Boston’s five police areas and 12 station houses.

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Expanded Registry Operations In an efforts to better deliver City services to the people of Boston, Mayor Walsh has expanded the hours of the Registry Division. For the first time ever, Boston’s Registry Division will be open on weekdays from 9:00AM to 4:00PM, including Wednesday.

“We want to deliver the best services possible to the people of Boston,” said Mayor Walsh. “These accommodations were designed to make government more convenient for Boston residents. This increased access to City Hall will make a positive difference

in the lives of many people.”

The Registry Division manages Boston birth, marriage, and death vital records from 1630 to present, and grants couples Massachusetts Marriage Licenses after couples file their Marriage Intentions.

Over 5,000 couples applied for Marriage Intentions in 2014— the most since 1979—many of them utilized the Registry’s new self-service kiosk. To acquire a copy of vital records, request a certified copy in person or by mail. For more information, visit: http://www.cityofboston. gov/registry/.

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Meet Francis “Frankie” Ford.

Youngster’s favorite TV program is Ultimate-Spiderman Web Warriors

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

He’s a polite, young boy who really enjoys living in South Boston. His name is Francis “Frankie” Ford.

Frankie, 8, is the son of Francis Ford and Lauretta Brennan. He has two older stepsisters, Brittany and Haley, and one stepbrother named Joseph. He’s in the third grade at the Perkins Elementary School. His favorite subject is dance and someday he hopes to be a lawyer and help people solve their problems.

Frankie’s favorite color is green and his favorite food is cheeseburgers from Burger King. His favorite pro athlete is Dwight Howard, who plays center for the Houston Rockets in the

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He loves the staff, especially his mom who works there, because they care about the kids, listen to them, and help them out when they need a shoulder to lean on.

Frankie loves to read, and is currently reading “The Magic School Bus Gets Lost in Space.”

For outside athletic exercise,

he enjoys soccer, kickball, flag football, and street hockey in the playground area adjacent to the Perkins School.

If Frankie was the President of the United States, he would be a busy man indeed.

“I would put cameras on all buildings,” he said. “If anyone did anything wrong, I would talk with them and give them a second chance…before I put them in prison so they can’t hurt anyone else. I wouldn’t let anyone drink beer because people only get drunk and that’s not good. I would help clean the environment. I would also train more doctors and teachers and build more schools for everyone.

He’s a smart youngster and his mom is proud of him.

“He’s young but growing up fast,” said his mom. “He’s a good kid, caring to others…and friendly. I love that he’s concerned about other people he comes in contact with. He’s ‘my little pumpkin’ and I love him dearly.”

Boxing, 2015: Tr yo u t s B e g i n

Each year, The Evacuation Day Committee of the South Boston Citizens’ Association sponsors boxing matches, which are a key part of South Boston’s Evacuation Day observances. These matches are for young boxers ages 5 (and up) to 18+.

The first tryouts will be in Peter Welch’s Gym (371 Dorchester Avenue):

SATURDAY, January 24 – 1:30 to 3 PM

SUNDAY, January 25 - 1:30 to 3 PM You’ll be coached by professionals, led by Tommy Connors. They will evenly match you with an opponent of the same size and skill level. These matches are open to any young person. They are free, and you don’t need to have any previous experience. You’ll be taught everything you need to know.

Please show up at Peter’s gym during the times listed. Wear shorts and sneakers; bring your mouthpiece (if you have one). Everything else you need, including protective equipment and headgear, will provided at no cost.

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Fighting For Glory Hogan brothers headed to the National Silver Gloves Tournament

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

They’ve been training and fighting, fighting and training, and in February, they will be in Independence, Missouri, to compete in the 2015 National Silver Gloves Tournament. They are the Hogan brothers, Francis and Richie.

Last year, on November twentyfirst and twenty-second, the Hogan brothers fought in Rhode Island and won the New England Silver Gloves titles in their respective divisions. Then, on December sixth and seventh, they fought in the Northeast Regionals held in Utica, New York. They fought against fighters from Team Connecticut and Rochester, New York. Richie had one bout and a unanimous

“Frank the Tank” and Richie “The Hit Man” Hogan are pictured with their trainers, their dad Richie and Derek Shea.

decision. Francis had two fights and won both of them, also by unanimous decisions.

Francis, aka “Frank the Tank” is in the 14-15 year-old age group, 132 lb. weight class, while

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Richie, aka “The Hit Man” is in the 10-11 year-old age group, 80 lb. weight class. In early February, they will be in Missouri for five days and slug it out in the Nationals. Their dad Richie,

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and Derek Shea, are their trainers.

“By advancing to this tournament,” said their dad. “They will be fighting against the top fighters in the nation in their respective class and age groups.

Despite them being the younger in their weight class, they have managed to out box everyone… because of the hard work and training they put in this year.

“The boys are very excited to bring a national title home to Peter Welch’s gym,” he added.

“I am so proud of them for the hard work and determination they have shown and greatly appreciate all that Peter (Welch) and Derek have done for them.

Like their dad said, they’ve been focused and determined.

And now it’s paying dividends.

Hopefully, they’ll win the national titles, but either way, they’ll still return home as our Hogan’s Heroes.

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Squirt A: The Southie Squirt A’s ended their 14 game winning streak on Sunday, tying with Cambridge 5-5 in a nail-biter in South Boston. Eddie Smith scored two goals, while Patrick Harnan and Matt Reedy each picked up a goal and an assist. John Gilmartin also scored. Dillon Reedy got two assists. Thomas Harnan played great defense and also picked up an assist. A great effort by all!

Squirt B: The Squirt B’s skated to a fantastic 10-2 final vs. Saugus/Lynnfield. Terry Markos had a stellar performance in net for the hometown team. He had some great defense provided by Mae Lafferty, Sean Feetham, Caspar Touloukian and Eddie Tirabassi. All offensive lines contributed with scoring.

Jerry O’Neil exploded with 5 goals followed by 1 each for Dylan Picard, Alex Fucile, Sean Feetham, Michael Noonan and James Curry. Brennah Hynes had some fantastic and corner work for a couple of helpers. In all, a great team effort by the Squirt B’s.

PeeWee A: The Pee Wee A’s played a great game on Saturday night but fell to Belmont 9-5. On Sunday, Jack Matthews picked up a goal and Nolan Callow had the hat trick, including one with less than two minutes left in the 3rd to tie Melrose 4-4.

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South Boston Catholic Academy News What type of finger print do you have: double loop? arch? whorl?

Through the High Touch High Tech science program that brings science to life inside of the classroom, the fourth grade students at South Boston Catholic Acad-

emy used pencil coloring and tape to press their finger onto a piece of paper and identify their finger prints. They also learned about Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) and how this impacts the traits that are passed on from parents.

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The program ended with the students using tooth picks and licorice to make their own edible DNA molecules! It was sweet!

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South Boston High’s Lady Knights These two student-athletes enjoy playing high school varsity basketball

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

They’re mature, young ladies. They’re polite. They are Honor Roll caliber student-athletes and attend Excel High School which is housed in the South Boston Education Complex up at the Heights. They’re team captains on the South Boston “Lady Knights” varsity basketball team.

They started playing hoop when they were six years old. They participated in AAU hoop and competed in the Boston Neighborhood Basketball League (BNBL) in the summertime.

They played in middle school and now average ten points per game on their varsity squad. They are Jocelyn Harris and Destinee Morris.

Jocelyn Harris, 17, is a junior. She

is the daughter of Amandi Magnaghi and Mark Harris. She has a brother named Marquell. Jocelyn played AAU ball in Chelsea for Coach Ramona Foster and then in the BNBL for RMD Elite, a team coached by Andrew Floyd.

Jocelyn is a cheerleader and has also been on the high school track, soccer, volleyball, and softball teams.

But she’s glad she chose hoop as her number one sport. As a freshman, she was selected as a Most Valuable Scholar-Athlete in the Boston Scholar Athlete’s Program.

“I like the opportunities I have had so far,” she said. “My dad thought I was good so he pressured me into sticking with it and I’m glad he did.

I like the challenges and the intensity of the game. I felt good being the only freshman on the varsity team and starting too.”

Destinee Morris, 18, is a senior. Her

The South Boston Lady Knights varsity basketball team is coached by Ray Porch. The players are: Amiracle O’Garro, Zharia Wilcox, Kaicey Zimmer, Claudia Camacho, Jewel Celestin, Destinee Morris, Jocelyn Harris, Desire Slaughter, and Bria Taylor.

The South Boston Lady Knights junior varsity basketball team is coached

by Mary Linehan. Also pictured is the Lady Knights varsity basketball team coach, Ray Porch.

parents are Nicholle and Dwight Morris. She has a brother named Dwight and a sister named Doneka.

She also played AAU ball. And for the Boston Sharks in the BNBL, which was coached by Tommy Disola and Lisa Peddy.

Destinee was an All-City All-Star as a freshman and a sophomore, and along with her co-caption, were members of the 2013 Boston City Conference championship hoop squad.

“I don’t like fouling players,” she said.

“But I do like getting fouled and scoring points at the free throw line for my team. I just enjoy the relationships we build with each other.”

Coach Ray Porch has nothing but praise for his two captains.

“Jocelyn and Destinee have been an absolute joy to work with this year,” said Coach Porch. “These young ladies have worked hard, endured adversity and demonstrated a willingness to push through change, and grow. I was appointed the new varsity coach this season. The Lady Knights were coming off a very successful season in which they made the state tournament and finished runner-

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up in the city championships. This season brought significant change.

The team lost two all-stars to graduation and a great coach in Andrea Higgins. With that much change it’s tough and can get bumpy. But the players, along with their captains, have worked through this.

“At this point in the season,” he added “I am pleased with my two captains as leaders of our team on the court and in the classroom. They have been terrific. Both are beginning to understand and appreciate that leadership is hard as well as a process. I believe that both of them understand and value that the best leaders: who also happen to be the best players, have to make their teammates, especially inexperienced teammates, better. I see their efforts on a daily basis and am proud of them for that. I believe that because of their efforts, we will have a productive year.”

Someday, Jocelyn would like to be a medical examiner, while Destinee plans on being a pediatrician. There’s little doubt that with their work ethic and determination, that they will find success as they continue on in this wondrous journey called life.

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The proposed development at 248 Dorchester Avenue is a six-story, 43,650 square foot, mixed-use building that combines 4,400 square feet of retail and 33 residential rental units, four of which are affordable, along with 33 on-site parking spaces.

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