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Parks Department Announces South Boston Tree Removal Hearings

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n accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold public hearings on Thursday, February 6, to discuss the proposed removal of public shade trees at two separate locations in South Boston.

The first hearing will be held at 10 a.m. in the 3rd floor Conference Room of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department located at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, Roxbury. The hearing will discuss an application to remove one honey locust tree measuring 14 inches dbh (diameter at breast height) at 306 West Broadway due to construction of a new TD Bank North branch.

The second hearing will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the same 3rd floor Conference Room. This hearing will discuss an application to remove five London plane trees measuring 6 inches dbh in the vicinity of 420 D Street due to a landscaping project being undertaken by the Mass Convention Center Authority.

The public hearing will be held by the City of Boston’s Tree Warden (or designee). Public tes-

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timony will be taken at the hearing, or may be provided prior to the hearing in writing to the Tree Warden, Boston Parks and Recreation Department, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02118 or by emailing parks@boston.gov with “South Boston Tree Hearing” in the subject line.

A final decision regarding the request will be made within two weeks of the hearing. For further information, please contact the Tree Warden at (617) 635-7275.

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January 30, 2013

Broadway Village?

Let’s Not Spoil It

BY RICK WINTERSON

At first, South Boston Online thought the name “Broadway Village” for the area around the end of West Broadway was a joke – a tasteless example of wordplay gone wrong - somewhat like the nickname of “SoBo” for South Boston ten years ago. “SoBo” might well have gone viral, if the word “viral” had existed back then. Instead, “SoBo” sputtered out from a terminal case of embarrassment

But no, “Broadway Village” was dreamt up by an anonymous jokester, and actually appeared in print on the real estate pages of one of our downtown dailies late last week. By the way, these dailies aren’t downtown any longer, which is proof positive that many words describing local institutions are definitely and frequently deceiving.

It’s not that “Broadway Village” is pretentious, although it certainly is. No, what’s far worse is that the name (similar to “Brookline Village”) is blatantly cutesie-poo. Yes, cutesie-poo to point of being downright silly. Lower Broadway can be described in many ways, but it certainly isn’t silly. Nor does it have chalets imported from the Swiss Alps or thatched roofs from the bogs of Ireland. One gets a faint frisson of nausea at the sound of “Broadway Village, even when it’s quietly whispered.

Here’s an example of how simple wordplay can be used to fabricate ridiculous place names: We call the eastern end of South Boston “City Point”, even though it’s as far from the City as it can get without being in salt water, which is very cold at this time of year.

By the same token, the Lower End is quite far from America’s West, so why not call it “West Point”? In South Boston Online’s opinion, it would be better to call the proposed name change “What’s the Point?” After all, referring to “West (or “Lower”) Broadway near the station” has worked for generations

Yes, yes; we know, we know: Once upon a time, long ago, there really was a “Village” located in what is now part of South Boston. But that was, well, a real, actual village. It was originally a small settlement named “Little Neck”, clustered around a glassworks. And it was still part of Dorchester after South Boston was annexed to Boston, so South Boston residents were completely blameless for the word “Village”. In 1850, its 1,000 residents (still from Dorchester) voted to name it “Washing-

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

Use common sense and courtesy when dealing with parking spaces during snow storms.

A view of West Broadway near the “T” Station.

Does that look much like a “Village” to you?

ton Village”, in honor of one of the real heroes of the Evacuation of Boston on March 17, 1776. In fact, the Evacuation of Boston was Washington’s first victory in our War for Independence. After all that took place, “Washington Village” was eventually annexed to South Boston.

To get serious for a moment (yes, that’s difficult for us here at South Boston Online!), the intersection of Dorchester Ave. and West Broadway is not any kind of “Village”. It’s really a “Crossing”, to use the correct term; it was once the southern terminus of the Red Line.

And what’s just as important, it’s now named the “John J. McDonough (Gold Star) Square”.

If a name change turns out to be essential for some reason, then “Broadway Crossing” sounds pretty good to us. Meanwhile, let’s keep it as it is.

Or perhaps it could be named for a prominent person. We already have the Kelly Bridge, the Curley Community Center, the Mary Ellen McCormack Housing Development, and the Moakley Courthouse. And we have a precedent also: Andrew Square was named for John Albion Andrew, who was prominent in the mid-1800s. He was Governor of Massachusetts from 1861 till 1865.

Look him up; you’ll be surprised at all he did.

His middle name might strike a few vibrations also.

But please, please, not “Broadway Village”. We already live in a shallow world that has become too silly by far.

Take a moment and let South Boston Online know what you think.

We all know the issue of parking in South Boston has reached the saturation point. When it snows the problem is only exacerbated to the point of dire frustration as compared to just frustration. That brings me to my main point. The tradition of reserving “your shoveled-out” parking space is fair, and in most instances, respected. But let’s discuss some parameters.

First, you actually have to shovel out a space before you can reserve it. You can’t leave your cone, or any other personal identifying marker, if you just plunk it down on a pile of snow. Second, you can’t reserve a space if we only have three or four inches of snow. We’re talking Nor’easter, or a storm that drops at least eight inches of snow in our midst.

One resident told me that after our last alleged storm which dropped only five inches in the Hub, her neighbors on East First Street (which is a designated snow emergency street) actually put out their markers after the snow plows cleared the street. That is not the intent.

If you brave the bitter cold and spend considerable time and energy to clear a spot, then that’s temporarily your space. Simple, you shovel it, you own it; but not forever. After a few days when the snow surrenders to the Sun and the elements, take the marker and put it away for another stormy day.

Overall the system’s a success and has worked for years. There have been abuses.

Sometimes people disregard another’s marker and park their vehicle in the spot. That’s a no-no. In the past, eggs have been thrown on windshields, tires slashed; people upset and out-of-control. One poor elderly man was recently physically assaulted.

Let’s not spoil a good thing.

Use common sense and be courteous.

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Landmarks Commission at Historical Society Meeting

BY RICK WINTERSON

On Monday evening, January 27, the South Boston Historical Society (the SBHS) hosted the Boston Landmarks Commission, in the persons of Ellen Lipsey, the Executive Director of the Commission, and Tonya Loveday, Assistant Survey Director.

Commissioner Lipsey began by explaining what the Boston Landmarks Commission is, and what role it plays in the City of Boston. The Commission is Boston’s historic preservation agency, which was created in 1975. In a city as historic as Boston, the Commission’s roles are many. These include identification, recognition, and protection of historic properties, buildings, and places. The Commission performs preservation planning. It offers education and technical assistance, when there are questions arise.

This includes an archeological function as well, designed to protect artifacts discovered at older siteswithin Boston.

Commissioner Lipsey explained the differences between being a local historic district and on the National Register. She mentioned that there are nine local historic districts within the City of Boston, and briefly defined the steps towards being rec-

Prof. Robert Allison, President of the South Boston Historical Society and History Department Chair at Suffolk University, introduces Ellen Lipsey, Executive Director, Boston Landmarks Commission (seated, lower r.) and Tonya Loveday, Assistant Survey Director.

ognized as a landmark or historic district.

Designations in South Boston include the Boat Clubs, St. Augustine Chapel/Cemetery, Old Harbor Reservation Parkways, the Harrison Loring House, Fort Independence, Dorchester Heights Site, Dorchester Heights District, Cathedral of St. George District, and the Bigelow School. Currently, the Landmarks commission is engaged in

Recent Gun Violence

“We cannot become complacent to the death of any young person in our City; we need to stop these events from happening in the first place”.

Last week Mayor Walsh met with Boston Police Commissioner Bill Evans, Chief William Gross, and Gang Unit Officer Bobby Merner to get updated on violent events in our City.

This time last year, Boston had seen 15 shootings and 2 gun fatalities. Since January 1st of this year, we have seen 13 shootings and 8 gun fatalities.

The last four shootings are likely related, and are a combination of gang violence and retaliation. It is the understanding of the Boston Police Department that there were prior relationships between the victims and the suspects.

There was also anoth-

er nonfatal shooting recently in Jamaica Plain, and thanks to the efforts of Boston Police and the community, a suspect is now in custody.

In the coming days, I will be convening several groups to discuss actions we can take in several of the areas that I discussed with Commissioner Evans and his Command Staff. We will work with all levels of government, law enforcement, and the community to reduce the trauma in our neighborhoods, get guns off the street, and address the underlying causes of violence.

While there is no single solution, improving public safety is among my highest priorities. This kind of violence cannot become commonplace; we should be shocked every time we hear of another shooting, of another death in our community.

the project at 928 East Broadway, known as the Collins or the “White” House.

Refreshments were served after the talk by Commissioner Lipsey and Assistant Survey Director Loveday. The Landmark Commission’s Archeologist, Joseph Bagley, will be the SBHS’s guest speaker at their next monthly meeting (Monday, February 24, at 6:30 in the Branch Library).

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SB Residents Invited To Help First Parade Meeting in 2014 West Broadway by the “T” Station Metro Beaches Commission at 1 p.m. sharp). The Parade is one

BY RICK WINTERSON

Attendees will have an opportunity to review preliminary findings and provide additional input before the Commission releases final report

The Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC) announced today that it will hold a regional meeting to review the preliminary findings from the 2013 Metropolitan Beaches Commission hearings. The meeting will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 10:00 AM to Noon at the UMass Boston Campus Center (University Drive East, Boston, MA 02125).

Residents and beachgoers will be asked to review the preliminary findings of the Commission. They will also be invited to provide additional input to ensure that the Commission got things right during the 2013 hearings. The information collected from the regional hearing will inform the Commission’s

upcoming report and will identify and showcase economic development and capital investment opportunities for local communities made possible by public investment in clean water and better beaches in our region’s waterfront neighborhoods and beachfront communities. The final report is expected in the late Spring 2014.

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by Senator Tom McGee of Lynn, was originally established in 2006 and reconvened in 2013 by the Massachusetts Legislature to assess the state of the Boston Harbor region’s public beaches located in Nahant, Lynn, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy and Hull.

To RSVP for the meeting email info@savetheharbor.org or call (617) 451-2860. For more information, visit www.savetheharbor.org/mbc2013.

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The members of the Allied War Veterans Council of South Boston, chaired by Bill Desmond (r.), meet to discuss the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day Parade. Approximately 80 marching units have already signed up; the Hallamore Clydesdales will be returning for this year’s Parade (Sunday afternoon, March 16, 2014; stepping off from the end of

of South Boston’s oldest traditions.

Fundraising is underway.

As a tip for those of you who are new to South Boston, the direct expenses of the Parade must be raised locally, so when you are asked to support the Parade, please be generous, especially if you plan to watch. Electronic payment methods like “Pay Pal” are being set up also.

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Kids Learn Teamwork, Values, and Respect from Sports

Last Saturday, at the South Boston Boys and Girls Club, the annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Shooting Contest was held. Boys and girls from South Boston and Dorchester participated in the fun event.

As I told the players and parents, kids learn teamwork, values, and respect while playing sports.

I would also like to share a couple of small but important examples of why I feel this way.

Ironically, the two examples took place the same day. The first one happened while Kathy, my 7 year old handicapped grandson Braedan and I were attending the 5 o’clock Mass at St. Vincent’s Church in South Boston. Now, Braedan often falls down when he tries to walk. But when he spotted Fr. Joe White standing in back of church before Mass, he immediately dashed over to Father White with his hand extended wanting to greet Father and shake his hand. He didn’t fall. It was like a reunion of two long time cherished friends and it was moving to watch.

In his homily, Father Joe talked about the church’s outreach to the many young people who have recently moved into the Lower End of South Bos-

Ray Flynn gives tips to the youngsters.

ton. He then went on to say that, “we have to welcome and greet these new arrivals the same way Braedan greeted me tonight.” It was a brilliant example to describe the church’s outreach effort, several parishioners mentioned to me after church.

A short time after mass, I witnessed something else at the South Boston Boys and Girls Club gym that I will not forget.

While all the young free throw contestants, girls and boys, between the ages of 8 and 14 were taking shots with the basketball, Braedan was also out on the court with them, chasing the basketball around. He was having so much fun. The kids were concerned every time Braedan fell down. Even though they were playing, they would run over to him and help pick him up. They also would roll the ball to him and cheer him on. Little kids themselves who instinctively wanted to help Braedan. Their parents sitting in the stands had to be very proud watching their children demonstrate such kindness.

Teamwork and respect for one another is what I tried to stress at the free throw contest.

Yes, it was another special day in

Pictured: Matiru Mwangi and Joey Maiullari, two South Boston youths who participated in Saturday’s tournament. a place where it all began for me, the South Boston Boys and Girls Club, but more importantly it was a special day for all the kids competing in the Knights of Columbus basketball contest. Yes, the kids were playing basketball,

but they were learning the real lessons about life and everybody deserved a Gold Medal.

Ray Flynn, is the former Mayor of Boston, and U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican.

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Major Expansion at Peter Welch’s Gym

BY RICK WINTERSON

Peter Welch has more than doubled the space in his Gym at 371 Dorchester Avenue. He intends for this expansion to make South Boston and his Gym a citywide magnet for the best boxing has to offer to men and women – young and old alike.

Hundreds – yes, hundreds – came to Peter Welch’s Gym last Thursday evening, January 23. It was a truly memorable event. Peter has more than doubled his gym space, and he threw a huge party to celebrate. The new expansion is right across the yard from Peter’s present location at 371 Dorchester Avenue, which is already a thriving center of the boxing scene, both in South Boston and citywide.

The expansion contains the usual gym equipment and workout areas, along with two boxing rings.

Perhaps the most striking feature in the new addition is the superbly executed murals of boxers and boxing. It’s worth taking time to look at each and every figure in these, because they aren’t just eye-catch-

The iconic, cast bronze sculpture of two fighters in Peter Welch’s Gym.

ing – they’re works of art. And each person depicted in these murals is or once was a key figure in boxing.

When you visit Peter Welch’s Gym, see how many you can identify.

The sumptuous buffet included seafood towers with shrimp and oysters.

Smoked salmon adorned several platters. And other hors d’oeuvres were freshly prepared and swiftly passed around by the tray-carrying waitstaff. Guests came from all over Boston, especially from the other gyms where boxing is featured. It was a really enjoyable “Southie Time”; it won’t

be forgotten.

The high point of the evening was the first showing of a video created for the opening, and featuring two young middleweights – Matt Phinney and Tony McKenna, who fought in the ring in Peter’s current main Gym. Their bout consisted of three two-minute rounds; Matt took the decision. More about this later.

One of the reasons Peter expanded his Gym is to offer a place to train year-around for boxing nights, such as the Annual St. Patrick’s Day matches. If you missed Online’s an-

nouncement in our January 16 issue (page four), you can sign up for these matches, which will be held on March 7, by calling 617-269-4641 or logging on to peterwelchsgym.com.

Open to all from age 5 on up, and it’s free. Just bring your shorts and sneakers; the Gym will provide the rest of your equipment.

Peter has another reason for expanding his Gym. He wants to reach out to boxers all over Boston, so that his Gym becomes a citywide boxing location – a yeararound training center for boxers.

This will (especially) include youth who have to make a choice between a life on the streets or time in the Gym, getting into condition, learning self-defense, and then, taking on exhibition matches.

And who knows? The video of Matt Phinney and Tony McKenna, both of them told their own back stories before their match. Perhaps this will be followed by other boxing episodes that’ll go viral on the Internet or even become a potential pilot show. Stay tuned.

To quote Peter, when asked about his plans for Peter Welch’s Gym, “This is my passion.”

And of course, Tony De Marco, one of Boston’s “Best Ever” boxers, was there.

Paul, T.C., and Jamie are hugely enjoying the opening of the Gym’s expansion.

You must see the boxing murals in Peter Welch’s Gym – they’re true works of art.

Young Peter Welch in a mural.

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It was truly a gala opening of the expanded Peter Welch’s Gym.

Stu Randall compliments Peter Welch on his Gym’s expansion.

Nick Nelson, Paul Roe, and Tommy Connors at the Gym’s opening party.

Meanwhile, the faithful Midge is minding the store at Peter Welch’s Gym.

Guests at the Gym opening were from all ages and of both genders.

Hundreds of guests thronged into the expanded Peter Welch’s Gym.

The actual fighters in the video at the Gym opening – Matt Phinney, Tony McKenna.

Pater Welch, an actor as well as an impresario, opens his pilot, “The Fighters”.

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Speakers for Hope

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

Their message for our youngsters is too snub their noses at peer pressure and don’t be afraid to say NO.

On Friday evening, January 24, the Speakers for Hope Program was held at the Walsh gym. Boys and girls from the seventh grade through high school were invited to attend. Comedian Steve Sweeney is involved in this program and presented the two guest speakers.

The speakers, Kerry B and Travis B told their personal stories of substance abuse. Both speakers grew up in the Greater Boston area. They came from good, caring families. They attended good schools and were involved in sports. But not being able to “Say

No” and yielding blindly to “Peer Pressure” their lives were dramatically altered. Drinking and drugging replaced school and sports. It overtook their lives.

Travis B spoke about his rise and fall, and then his rise again, as he battled his demons and fought to take control of his life. He started smoking marijuana and drinking in high school. His grades plummeted and when he experienced his first setback-being cut from the varsity hockey teamhe took the easy way out and quit sports altogether. His dreams of college literally went up in smoke so he joined the Navy. But the Navy wasn’t the answer to his personal problems.

“All I looked forward to when we hit a foreign port was sitting at a bar was drinking,” he said.

“I travelled around the world but can’t remember much.” When his naval stint was over, he returned home. He worked construction and said he drank every night.

Before long he was sniffing cocaine and then graduated to her-

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After listening to the two guest speakers, the kids, along Steve Sweeney, Sean Monahan and Bobby McGarrell getting ready for pizza and the half court shootout, oin. Living with his girlfriend and young son, he was leading a secret life of alcohol and drug addiction.

It finally caught up to him. Needing a fix, he started committing crimes until he hit the big time and was imprisoned for robbing a bank.

His memories of his son growing up were via Polaroid snapshots.

He regretted being selfish and knew deep down inside he was a good guy. He admitted his behavior had produced “…A deep hole in (his) soul.” He realized if he didn’t change he’d be back in prison.

“I knew I had to start over and set attainable goals,” Travis B said. “The peer pressure was too much, it’s all around us. I had low self-esteem and wanted to be accepted. Then I discovered you can control your own life and can say no. I didn’t want to set myself up for failure any longer.

The past is the past,” he concluded, “…And I like the person I am today.”

Kerry B was the second speaker. Starting in the seventh grade, she starting hanging out with kids she didn’t have anything in common with. Like Travis, she also wanted to be accepted and before long was smoking “weed” and drinking. Like her counterpart, she was leading two lives. She attended Boston Latin and played sports.

She was a star on the playing fields and a solid student. But as soon as she untied her laces she was getting high and drinking. Soon, her grades suffered and she lost interest in sports. Dating a local drug-dealer, she started popping pills and then shooting heroin.

“Drugs and alcohol took over my life,” she said. “They overtook my body. I went full cycle. But now I know that it’s okay to say no.

We are here to tell you that and to tell you to stick to your goals and hang around with positive people.”

Both speakers have been clean for some time now and hope their vital messages gets through to their audiences. Gate of Heaven CYO league commissioner Sean Monahan feels these are important stories for the kids to hear and dwell upon.

“This is the third year we’ve ran the Speakers for Hope Program,” said Monahan. “This program is run by the Gavin Foundation and sponsored by a grant from Proctor and Gamble. The goal is to give the kids the tools to handle peer pressure when their friends are doing the wrong things at this very vulnerable age. It teaches them to set positive, attainable goals and hang around with kids that are doing the right thing and build their own structure with family and friends.

“We think it helps hearing the stories from former addicts who came from good families,” he added. “They did well in school, played sports, and were on the right track only to have their worlds fall apart so quickly once drug addiction started controlling their lives. These young speakers were just like our kids not so long ago, so our kids can relate to them.

We appreciate (them speaking)… and hope it gives our kids the information and tools to avoid getting involved in drugs and alcohol…”

(Writer’s Note: There are two more sessions for boys and girls (seventh grade through highs school) the next two Fridays beginning at 6PM at the Walsh gym.

Later in February, there will be a session for 5th and 6th graders.)

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The Club’s December “Member of the Month”

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

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SB Citizens’Association Evacuation Day Boxing Tryouts

Ritchy Rinchet cited for his involvement in Club activities.

He’s a polite young boy who has found a second home at the South Boston Boys and Girls Club.

He’s fond of the Club staff because they help him with his homework assignments. His name is Ritchy Rinchet.

Ritchy, 12, is the son of Venise and Brice. He has two brothers, Rich and Jay, and two sisters, Vanessa and Brittany. He’s in the sixth grade at Tech Boston Academy which is located in Dorchester. His favorite subject is math. He’s doing well in class, and someday hopes to be a professional basketball player. His favorite food is pizza and his favorite color is blue. And his favorite professional athlete is Michael Jordan.

Ritchy was chosen as the Club’s “December Member of the Month” for his positive contributions as well as his participation in Club activities. He enjoys

the Games Room, the Homework Room, the Pre-Teen Lounge, and gym activities. In the gym, he plays hoop, dodge-ball, handball, flag football, floor hockey and soccer.

In his leisure time, he watches television and plays video games. He likes to read comedy and action books. He also goes outside in the summertime and plays hoop or rides his bike.

If he was the President of the United States, Ritchy would, “…

Provide more jobs for people, lower taxes, build more affordable homes for poor people, and let everyone have free health care.”

Club Hoop

South Boston citizens’ Association President Tom McGrath is pleased to announce that Tryouts/training for the annual South Boston Citizens’Association Evacuation Day boxing show for boys and girls 18 and under, have begun on January 28th and 30th at Peter Welch’s gym from 3:30pm to 5pm. This will continue throughout the winter( Tuesdays and Thursdays) to prepare each fighter for the big show to be held on Friday,March 7th

2014,at the PAL /McDonough/ Walsh Center. Participants should bring mouth piece and gym attire for training.Please check local newspapers for more info regarding all South Boston Citizens’ Association Evacuation Day events.all fighters will be under the training and supervision of the Peter welch staff, who once again have volunteered their expertise and facility for this years event.

Help Us Get It Right!

Please join the Metropolitan Beaches Commission at a Regional Meeting to review our preliminary findings and recommendations for public beaches from Nahant to Nantasket.

Saturday, February 1 From 10:00 AM to Noon The UMass Boston Campus Center University Drive East Boston, MA 02125

Hoop action is fast and furious at the South Boston Boys and Girls Club this season; with four teams competing against other local Clubs. Pictured is the Club’s 13 and under boys’ team coached by Alex Levine. The players are young but eager to play hoop and learn the intricacies of this fast-paced sport.

RSVP to info@savetheharbor.org or 617-451-2860 For more information visit www.savetheharbor.org/MBC2013

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Curley Announces New Youth and Teen Center Opening

BY BARBARA KELLY

After much anticipation, the brand new space is ready to open its arms and its doors to the neighborhood’s youth and teens with a motto of “Educational-Recreational-Social”.

The City f Boston’s Boston Center for Youth and Families’ Curley site, or the “L”, is located at 1663 Columbia Road, South Boston, and offers a wide range of services to all ages - men, women and children - ranging in age from 6 years old to senior citizens. The newest addition to the BCYF facility will be our Youth & Teen Center, where, we are aiming to provide our local youth, ranging from ages 8 to 17, with a safe social, educational and creative environment and the first of its kind in the neighborhood – a place where we have combined a computer lab, an audio/visual recording studio (under construction), a large lounge with 2 flat screen TVs and wifi, a social gathering area and an educational/academic area all under one roof.

Along with our popular Summer Youth Activities Program that

runs July and August and holding successful events such “Boston vs Bullies” anti-bullying workshop with crusader Jillian Jensen, a 3 on 3 basketball “Summer Showdown”, “Words Can Work”, crowded Beach Jams featuring Paula Abdul, and lots of off-site activities like the Microsoft Store concert, Snow Tubing at Amesbury, “Girls Make The City”, Jingle Bowl Football, Skate Club and Anti-Violence seminars with the Tynan staff we are now set to introduce our state of the art room with its hip, comfy furniture and a 70” flat screen to youth and their families.

The Curley Community Youth & Teen Center will operate year round, Monday thru Friday, 2pm til 9pm and various weekend days as scheduled.

Providing youth and teens, ages 8 to 17 with after-school programming including homework help and tutoring, a computer lab, with both structured and free time, and nighttime activities such as workshops and seminars for both middle school and high school aged youth.

Our After-School program, ages 8-12 will open registration this Wednesday, January 29th. We will run

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 2:30-5:30pm. Tuesdays will open up in March. It’s only $5 for the year and kids will get a picture ID which they will scan at the K Street entrance upon entering the building for safety purposes. They can settle in in the academic/educational area or at one of our 10 computers and get their written homework done and printed and take advantage of the computers to start or finish up a project. We are planning structured programs such One Hen Inc., a proven and successful enrichment program for 4th & 5th graders that empowers kids to become social entrepreneurs who make a difference for themselves and the world by equipping them with educational resources geared to four values: financial responsibility, personal initiative, global awareness and giving back.

We are fortunate to have 2 great BYF teens working with us this school year and other responsible teens that will be doing community service hours to assist the children with their homework and offer math tutoring then at 4:30 will be joining the kids in “Free Time”! We have ping pong, bumper pool, arts & crafts, gimp, board games, all new video systems and the room is equipped with wifi – so bring your iPad or Kindle along!

Our Teen Center will be open for ages 13-17 and promises to be a one stop gathering spot for them as they can take care of homework in the computer lab where our computers are networked together for group projects such as seminars and workshops having to do with academics such as “Preparing Your College Application”, instruction of essential software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop/Photography classes, essay writing, online book clubs and much more. It is also planned for these computers to be tied into our Audio Visual Studio where teens can work separately and in groups to put the finishing touches on videos, commercials, cartoons, voiceovers and more.

We are scheduling an “Intro to Finance and Banking”4 week seminar for Wednesdays, 6:30pm where the working teen, ages 16 & 17, will come away with knowledge on how to handle their money/paycheck, make smart purchases, how to stretch their dollar and finish up with a $20 personal account and a debit card. Space for this is very limited so please call today to reserve a spot.

To make the Teen Center and its workshops even more successful

we will be reaching out to local South Boston merchants and businesses asking them to share their expertise and many talents such as web design, writing, photography, self-defense instruction, fitness and nutrition and artistry of all kinds! Something for everyone!

The sky’s the limit!

The teens will probably most enjoy the “Freedom Fridays” and our new Curley Teen Fitness Center. Freedom Fridays is just that; the choice to watch movies, get pizza, play pool, ping pong or video games, listen to music or play cards or LCR! Some nights we will go off-site bowling, the mall, batting cages, theater or just for a bite to eat or frozen yogurt. Our fitness center offers yet another option for ages 1316 geared to working out, lifting some weights, running beach sprints, hitting the heavy bag and learning about proper nutrition all under the watchful eye of a certified instructor. We are solidifying the schedule for Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 4-6pm.

Other exciting things in the works are our “Run The World” Teen Girls Club where we will work with the BCYF, Big Sister, the Mayor’s Youth council, and again, our own community to bring new and positive messages and experiences to the girls. We have lots of interesting ideas and trips planned. Watch for registration coming soon.

We are fortunate to partner with great people such as Citizens Bank, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, CHILL – a free snowboarding program at Wachusetts Mountain, Staples Inc, Joe Curran BPD Community Liaison and Billy Stoddard of The Boston Police Athletic League to name a few in order to make the new youth and teen program a safe and successful venture.

So, just to remind you, registration begins this Wednesday at 2:30pm and is ongoing. Our After-school program will begin Thursday, the 30th, 2:30 to 5:30 with parent/guardian drop off and pick up and is $5 for the year!

Please note what we do have limited space. Registration for the Teen Center and Fitness area are ongoing as well any time, Monday-Friday, during open Curley Community Center hours.

Please feel free to call with any questions and ask for youth worker Barbara Kelly (617)635-5104. Stay tuned for our showcase and “Grand Opening” event in the coming weeks!

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Adult Education Takes The Field The Notre Dame Education Center, Inc. celebrates its annual “Hope Alive” fundraiser at Fenway Park.

As a premiere Adult Education Center and the hub for Distance Learning statewide, the Notre Dame Education Center is proud to announce their 6th annual Hope Alive gala at Fenway Park, home of the World Champion Boston Red Sox. On March 20th, 2014, from 6pm to 10pm, NDEC will host 330 individuals from around the Boston area for a night of celebration towards keeping hope alive in our community. These individuals include people of all walks of life who are excited to support our mission “to provide quality education and support services in a diverse caring community that empowers adult learners to realize their full potential.”

Every year, the Notre Dame Education Center opens its doors to Boston area students eager for a second chance.

These adult learners are enthusiastic with high hopes of attaining their High School Diploma or equivalent, completing ESOL

courses, improving their literacy, attaining US Citizenship, and getting a job or a better job. The Notre Dame Education Center goes above these baseline goals and works with students to create a plan to success beyond a credential or language skills.

The impacts of these efforts are felt in families and communities for generations to come. NDEC’s 6th annual Hope Alive gala provides the Center the opportunity to raise funds to support the education and personal growth of these students, bettering our community as a whole.

By moving the event to Fenway Park, with the anticipated presence of the 3 World Series trophies, NDEC is taking a huge step into the future by elevating the event to expand services available at the center. NDEC’s hope is that this event will raise awareness of the need for Adult Education and literacy services in the city of Boston as well as raise much needed funds for the expansion of workforce services for the unemployed or underemployed adults in our communities.

Midwinter Book Sale

Young at Arts Youth Painting Class Schedule POSTPONED!

The next series of Young at Arts Youth Painting classes has been postponed to a later date. The next classes will begin on Monday February 24, 2014.

The classes will be held at St. Vincent Church Parish Meeting House, (across from the Church’s main entrance on E Street).

The sessions are free to youngsters from seven to 12 years of age. .

The sessions will be held on Monday afternoons from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. All painting materials will be supplied. The youngsters

will be painting in acrylics led by renowned watercolorist Dan McCole.

This is the eighth session of free painting classes for young painters and is co-sponsored by the ‘Young Ambassadors’ of the South Boston Community Health Center and the South Boston Arts Association. We look forward to seeing you on Monday February 24 at 4:30 p.m.!

For further information contact Mayra Rodriquez Howard at 617 464-7423 or Dan McCole at 617 464-4237.

SB BOYS & GIRLS LACROSSE REGISTRATION South Boston Lacrosse will be holding registration for the 2014 season for the Boys & Girls teams at the following location, date and time.

Date Saturday January 18th at the Walsh Gym/PALGym 10:00am – 12:00pm Date Sunday January 19th at the Walsh Gym/PALGym 1:00pm – 3:00pm Date Saturday January 25th at the Walsh Gym/PAL Gym 10:00am – 12:00pm Date Sunday January 26th at the Walsh Gym/PAL Gym 1:00pm – 3:00pm Date Saturday February 1st at the Walsh Gym/PALGym 10:00am – 12:00pm Date Sunday February 2nd at the Walsh Gym/PALGym 1:00pm – 3:00pm There will be 5 Boys & 3 Girls teams this year.

On Saturday, February 8th at 10 am, the Friends of the South Boston Branch Library’s Winter Book Sale will feature all types of hardcovers, paperbacks, and audiovisual material available for purchase at the lowest prices around. All of the Friends’ book sales benefit the South Boston Branch and are held monthly. All are welcomed to come!

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• 15 and under - Boys - U15 Player is Under 15 years of age as of January 1st prior to start of season.

• 13 and under - Boys & Girls U13 - Player is Under 13 years of age as of January 1st prior to start of season.

• 11 and under - Boys & Girls U11 - Player is Under 11 years of age as of

January 1st prior to start of season • 9 and under - Boys & Girls - U9 - Player is Under 9 years of age as of January 1st prior to start of season.

• 7 and under instructional Boys team - U7 - Player is Under 7 years of age as of January 1st prior to start of season We will be charging the following fees for the 2014 season. Boy’s U15, U13, U11 $150.00 and U9 - $75.00. U7 instructional - $50.00, The U7 instructional will be a house league team, no travel, practice and games on Saturdays. Girl’s U13, U11 - $100.00, U9 - $75.00. The fee will pay for uniforms, insurance and the cost of the officials for the season. You will need to make the full payment at the time of registration to hold a spot on the roster.

Each team’s roster will have a maximum of 22 players per team, after the 22nd player you will be put on a waiting list.

The deadline for registration is February 1, 2013. If you are paying by check make the check payable to South Boston Lacrosse.

The program is still in need of coaches for both the Girls and Boys teams. If you have any questions you can contact Pete Lisiecki at p.s.lisiecki@gmail.com.

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

You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or 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 02/20/2014. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration.

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

INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. SU14P0161 - Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Suffolk Division 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 (617)788-8300 Estate of: Christopher Tarn Tomkinson - Also Known As: Christopher T. Tomkinson - Date of Death: November 26, 2013 To all interested persons in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Matthew J Tomkinson of Bedford NH Matthew J Tomkinson of Bedford NH has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve 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 Representative appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petitioner and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER 1

BUYER 2

SELLER 1

SELLER 2

ADDRESS

CITY

ZIP

PRCE

DATE

Travers, Patrick T

Travers, Maura K

Hans, Jenny W

Hans, Gregory E

494 E 4th St #4

South Boston

02127

$540,000

01/10/14

Baker, Scott

Baker, Stefanie

RMC Film Capital LLC

72 Dorchester St

South Boston

02127

$485,000

01/10/14

Easton, Dana

Neff, Edward W

Neff, Paula A

14 Dixfield St

South Boston

02127

$405,000

01/10/14

Thomas Park Design LLC

Tarascio, Russell A

Ainsworth, B P

40 Thomas Park

South Boston

02127

$810,000

01/09/14

66 L Street LLC

Kropas, Ellen T

66 L St

South Boston

02127

$630,000

01/09/14

Donovan, Sally A

Waypoint General Contrctg

7 Tuckerman St

South Boston

02127

$490,000

01/06/14

Mcgrimley, Patricia M

Papakostandini, Alfred

Papakostandini, Loreta

39 Middle St

South Boston

02127

$495,000

01/07/14

Bradley, Rachael B

Hou, David K

Lau, Christa W

15 Sleeper St #501

Boston

02210

$610,000

01/06/14

Antonellis, Steven

Burke, Karen

2 Ewer St #2

South Boston

02127

$430,000

01/06/14

George, Alison E

Bloch, Todd

Bloch, Alyssa

278 K St #7

South Boston

02127

$639,000

01/10/14

Baker, Ashley M

Osullivan, Justin

Osullivan, Margaret

14 O St #2

South Boston

02127

$403,000

01/06/14

Keohan, Kelley

Nilsen, Andrea R

633 Dorchester Ave #1

South Boston

02127

$410,000

01/07/14

SBY Realty LLC

137 W 9th St #1

South Boston

02127

$389,000

01/06/14

Ahern, Christopher J

Daly, William

536 E 3rd St #1

South Boston

02127

$270,000

01/06/14

Locke, Christopher

Bedi, Monu S

141 Dorchester Ave #101

South Boston

02127

$1,060,000

01/07/14

502 E 7th St #3

South Boston

02127

$275,000

01/07/14

603 E 4th St #3

South Boston

02127

$545,000

01/10/14

162 H St #2

South Boston

02127

4,602,500

01/07/14

Bruzzede, Anthony N

Silva, William J

Lucas, Robert T

Bruzzede, Anthony

Silva, Meghan

Doherty, Sara E

Clifford, Patrick S

49 L Street LLC

Doyle, James C

162 H Street RT

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