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Answer House: An Answer Youth Ambassadors Hit the Streets! to Substance Abuse This is the 12th article in South Boston Online’s series about our City’s drug problems. The subject of this article is Answer House, a residential facility in South Boston that provides intensive treatment for substance abuse. We’ll open this article the same way we’ll close it later on: By stating that if a friend or a family member (or you yourself) has a substance abuse problem, help is available. by Rick Winterson
The full definition of what Answer House does reads “The Answer House is a residential treatment facility providing an intensive substance abuse program”. But most of us know Answer House simply as a “halfway house”, which accommodates 28 residents seeking recovery from drug and alcohol abuse. Simply stated, halfway houses are places of healing. A halfway house such as Answer House is a place to live for several
months, while receiving intensive treatment and counseling. The treatment and counseling are administered by a professional team; this guides each resident into recovery from the diseases of alcoholism and drug dependency. Residents of halfway houses learn that there is no shame associated with the diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction. They learn to hold down paying jobs, to honestly appraise themselves, and to become empowered to re-enter society at the ends of their stays. Bobby Sances is the Program Director of Answer House. He’s a born-and-broughtup South Bostonian, who has lived here all his life and once went by the childhood nickname of “Nino”. He graduated from South Boston High School, and then joined the Marines in 1969, along with a large number of his classmates. Upon his return, he served as a firefighter until he retired after 22 years on the job. He was part-owner of that iconic local pub, The Quencher – usually called “The Q” by its neighbors. Bobby currently lives just off L continued on page 3
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As part of their community service efforts, the South Boston Community Health Center’s Youth Ambassadors spent time last week cleaning the streets in the West Broadway business district. For many years, the Youth Ambassadors have been concerned about the amount of litter they see on the streets. Litter has a negative effect on both the environment and the health of South Boston residents. The Youth Ambassadors are committed to making a difference in their community and know that eliminating litter is a great way to show they care. Youth Ambassadors is a youth development program at the South Boston Community Health Center for youth ages 12-18 that engages teens in activities focused on community service, teen health, substance abuse prevention and art-based initiatives.
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Opinion The First Democratic Debate BY KEVIN DEVLIN
The first Democratic Debate aired on CNN from Las Vegas last Tuesday night. Former First Lady and Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, Senator Bernie Sanders, former Maryland Governor, Martin O’Malley, former Rhode Island Governor, Lincoln Chafee, and former Senator, Jim Webb, were the five candidates. Anderson Cooper was the moderator, did a tremendous job and asked some tough questions. Of course, the candidates did their best to dance around them. I wanted to hear what the candidates had to say but really didn’t learn much about what they would specifically do if they were elected to the Oval Office. Here are my takeaways concerning this debate.
As expected, Clinton and Sanders dominated the debate. Clinton wasn’t as arrogant as she usually is, but I still don’t trust her because she lied about her emails. And, like republican candidate Carly Fiorina said, flying around the world is not an accomplishment. At least the democrats didn’t attack each other every minute during the debate like the Republicans did. The Republican candidates should take note and stop acting like immature kids while their debating each other. They should talk about the issues and unifying the Republican Party. The Democrats are more worried about climate change than they are about the crazies in this world, like Putin, North Korea, and Iran. Let’s get one thing straight. We won’t have to worry about a few icicles melting on the North Pole if
the world is destroyed by a nuclear holocaust. Former Senator Jim Webb said that every powerful and important person in America has armed guards 24-7, so why shouldn’t the American people be able to protect themselves. He’s right. I’m in favor of gun control but don’t want anyone messing with the Second Amendment, our right to keep and bear arms. He also seemed to have a good grasp of foreign affairs and his statement of corralling China was right on the money. Giving free tuition to undocumented immigrants is ridiculous, so is having free tuition at all public colleges and universities. The latter would be nice but too expensive. Clinton said she wanted to get the colleges to stop spending so much, so why doesn’t she ask her rich
professor friends to stop making such outlandish money for teaching courses. That could be start in making these schools less expensive. Like the Republicans, they all support comprehensive immigration reform. Most fair-minded Americans also support comprehensive reform, so why don’t they all stop talking about it and get it done. Income redistribution is a dangerous idea. That’s the first step in realizing a totalitarian state in which the government controls every facet of American life. Tax the rich appropriately but let’s not get carried away. Regulate Wall Street and make sure criminals go to jail, like Clinton said. But, what about her shenanigans with her email server? Was that illegal? Was her behavior also morally questionable?
What do you think about this? Desegregation and diversity doesn’t mean educational achievement will be realized. BY KEVIN DEVLIN
The thinking in educational circles these days is that perhaps ‘separate can be equal’ if the schools were given the same funding, a solid physical plant, and good, dedicated teachers. I believe that this is true and all that historic rhetoric that “…Racial separation has powerful and injurious impact on the self-image, confidence, motivation, and school achievement of Negro children” was nothing but empty words. I have always felt that if you have kids who want to learn, teachers who want to teach, and equal funding, then the need to diver-
sity is not a factor in realizing success. The Brooks Mattapan Charter School in Mattapan is a prime example. The school has 508 students, only three are white. Sixty-seven percent of their eightgraders scored ‘proficient’ or better in science and technology on the MCAS tests. Not much diversity there, but plenty of good teaching and solid learning going on. So, it looks as if this matter has come full circle and the rethinking about how we deal with teaching all of our children is once again open for debate. That brings me to Mayor Martin Walsh’s proposal to centralize the Boston Public School’s school assignment system in 2017. This is long overdue. Charter and district schools would be ‘folded into a unified assignment system” and
it would provide more options and equity for parents to consider for their children. The city would save money on transportation costs because fewer students would be bused and more students would be going to school closer to their homes. I went to the John L Motley Elementary School in Savin Hill which was only a few blocks from my house on the other side of the bridge. And it was great. It felt like community and I loved going to school there, except for the one time I played hooky with my cousin, Tommy O’Toole. We were in the second grade and got caught playing with our toy soldiers on his back porch on Sagamore Street. Our parents weren’t too happy. Lesson well learned by us. The former Motley School is
now filled with condos. That’s another mistake the city made when they sold those old, brick school-buildings throughout the city. Then, they subsequently built new schools that cost a ton of dough and weren’t up to snuff. They should have rehabbed the old brick buildings instead. No question about that. How about this for a final thought? When I attended the former Boston State College which was located on Huntington Avenue, for my undergraduate degree (1967-1971), the tuition was two-hundred dollars a semester. Yes, that’s not a misprint; two-hundred dollars a semester. Today’s tuitions are astronomical and I wonder how much sanctimonious professor’s bloated-salaries impact on this? And that’s what I think.
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Drug Series Street. And in case you’re wondering, Bobby has extensive experience in recovery himself. Many years ago, he began looking for something to do for others. In his own words, he says, “Doing something for others is the best thing you can do for yourself.” His pathway took him to UMass Boston, where he majored in course work leading to his qualification as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (LADC 2). In 2007, he began what’s called a “practicum”, which is a long, on-the-job project actually working in the field of addiction and recovery. This is a required part of becoming an LADC 2. During his practicum, which was at Answer House, Bobby learned the twelve core functions that a substance abuse counselor must know before qualifying - from admission procedures all the way through to ongoing counseling. In mid-2009, he joined the Answer House as a professional.
Bobby has served as the Answer House Program Director since 2011. To those who want to get (and stay) clean and sober, he offers this advice, “If you have a heart problem, you go to a cardiologist; if you have high blood pressure or diabetes, you get medical counseling. So, if you have a drug or alcohol problem, get professional treatment and counseling also.” Like most halfway houses, Answer House is part of a much larger network, which is called the Middlesex Human Service Agency (MHSA). The MHSA includes shelters, food kitchens, and another halfway house – the Sullivan House in Jamaica Plain. We mention this to show you that facilities for recovery from drug and alcohol abuse are extensive and citywide. Most important they are available. Therefore, South Boston Online will repeat what we said above: “If a friend or a family member (or you yourself?) has a substance abuse problem, help is available.” And please remember that Answer House is a place to heal.
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The City of Southie in Autumn by Rick Winterson
It’s impossible to capture all of the sights, sounds, and activities of autumn in South Boston, when vacations are over and the fall returns. Herewith is a (small) sample of Southie in the autumn of 2015: The South Boston Branch Library held its Eleventh Annual Fall Fair last Saturday afternoon. There were face painting, stories being told, and lots of refreshments – both liquid and sweetly solid. The principle activity was decorating Jack O’ Lanterns using small pumpkins. The shaded walled garden at the rear of the Branch Library was an ideal, sundappled setting for this year’s Fall Fair. The Lawn on D, that (very) popular D Street spot nestled in the arms of the Convention Center, put on yet another of its eye-catching, crowd-pleasing events. Thousands (yes, thousands) turned out for the Lawn’s Pumpkin Fest – a real, old-fashioned “Punkin’ Party”. The Lawn’s artwork, the white circular swings, and the many food and refresh-
ment trucks attracted much attention, as usual. The sunny, crystalline weather certainly cooperated. Fall activities included old-fashioned potato sack races and lawn bowling with a twist – plastic tenpins and small pumpkins instead of bowling balls. But the biggest attraction was the carving tables for making large Jack O’ Lanterns. People and whole families lined up for several hundred feet to wait for their own big pumpkins, which they would then carve and place on a tall rack, towering twelve or more feet over the Lawn. This recalls the Jack O’ Lantern displays popularized by the good folks of Keene, New Hampshire, who hold the world record for the largest Jack O’ Lantern display – 30,581 of them in 2013. As for the rest of the sights, South Boston Online has attempted to give you a few photos of the ol’ hometown above. Just walk around the City of Southie yourself between now and Indian Summer in mid-November. It’s healthier and better for you than sitting in a car. Who needs to go leaf-peeping?
The Lawn on D’s giant display of homemade Jack O’ Lanterns, a la Keene, N. H.
Pumpkins and kids as far as the eye can see on The Lawn at D last Saturday.
A giant pumpkin is being carved alive.
Yes, that’s an old-fashioned potato sack race.
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Well over a thousand attend the “Punkin’ Party” on The Lawn at D.
The “Gates to the City” are showing their fall colors.
One happy family finishes their Jack O’ Lanterns on The Lawn at D.
A procession of maples parades along Day Boulevard.
Just can’t get those pumpkins painted fast enough, can you, kids?
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Fall colors are shown on this planting in the new sections along Summer Street.
Trick-or-Treat on Broadway
The sun and shadows at the Library’s Fall Fair last Saturday, in their shaded, walled garden.
“It’s apple stampin’ time out back in the ol’ Branch Library’s yard.”
The South Boston Chamber of Commerce members, South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation and many local participating businesses invite the neighborhood children in costumes to “Trick or Treat along East and West Broadway” on Friday, October 30, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Participating establishments will be clearly marked with an orange and black poster inviting the children to stop in for a treat. The South Boston Chamber of Commerce has been hosting this event that allows families with children to stroll safely along Broadway for a fun and enjoyable Halloween. Businesses wishing to participate should contact the South Boston NDC at 617-268-9610 for a poster to display in their window if they have not already received one.
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Rep. Collins Votes to Criminalize Fentanyl Trafficking New legislation enhances ongoing and multifaceted effort to confront the substance addiction epidemic facing Massachusetts Representative Nick Collins joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass legislation criminalizing the trafficking of fentanyl. Dr ug traffickers frequently combine fentanyl, the most potent opioid available for medical use, with heroin which can create a lethal mix. Under existing law, dr ug traffickers can only be charged with manufacturing, dispensing, or possessing fentanyl. Fentanyl is 50 to 100 per-
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The South Boston Arts Association – more commonly called “The SBAA” – recently received much good news. As reported in the last issue of South Boston Online, SBAA members won four prizes at the Quincy Art Fest, including two “Bests of Show”; three SBAA members sold works at the Fest as well. Above, SBAA member Bill Frew reads his work at Saturday’s SBAA meeting, as Joe Kebartas and Dotty Morris (the meeting’s Chair) look on. The SBAA has been awarded a $20,000 BRA grant for artistic outreach in our community. Join us in our efforts – you don’t have to be an artist to take part. (photo by Rick Winterson)
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Let’s Talk! 4th Youth/Adult Community Dialogue About Substance Abuse Yo u t h a n d a dul t s f ro m So ut h B o s t o n w i l l h ave ano ther opp or t un i t y t o share their v ie ws a b o ut t he pro blem o f s u b s t a n c e a b use in the co m mu n i t y a n d d i s cuss w ays by w h i c h , t o g e t he r, t hey can w ork t ow a rds a healthier So u t h Bo st o n . T his event w il l t a ke p l a c e o n Tuesday, Oc t o b e r 2 0 , 2 0 15 f ro m 6:30 – 7: 3 0 p. m . a t t he So ut h B o s t o n Boy s a n d Girls Club, Wes t 6 t h St . , South B o st o n. T h e t o p i c fo r this event is Trea t m e n t Op t i o ns. T h e So ut h Bo s t o n Co m m un it y He a l t h Center Yo uth A mba s sa do r s Pro gram is h o s t i n g t hi s e vent in co l l a b or a t i o n w i t h the Gavin Fo u nda t i o n , t he Ho pe & Rec ove r y C o alit io n, the So u t h Bo s t o n B oys & Girls
Club, South Bos ton Neig h bo rho od Hous e, Laboure Center, South Bos ton C AN Co alit ion, the South Bos ton Act io n for Subs tance Abus e Prevention, South Bos ton CAN Reduce Under ag e Drink ing , the South Bos ton Co llabor ative C enter and So ut h Bos ton en Accion. T he Youth Ambas s ador s program is a youth development pro gram for South Bos ton yo ut h ag es 12- 18. They receive leader s hip tr aining s and w ork on projects in the areas of community s er vice, t he ar ts and health, includ ing su bs tance abus e preven t io n. Yo ung people from the comm unit y have expres s ed inter est in joining the conver s ation abo ut s ubs tance abus e in
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On the campaign trail as they seek reelection to the City Council this past Sunday in the Columbus Day parade was Michele Wu and Mike Flaherty. The parade wound its way through the North End and waterfront area.
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Introducing Katherine Mathurin Young girl enjoying life to the fullest BY KEVIN DEVLIN
She’s a polite, young girl with a smile that lights up a room when she enters. Her name is Katherine Mathurin. Katherine, 10, is the daughter of Lumina and Sam Mathurin. She has three brothers, Akim, Abma, and Jaden. She attends the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School which is located on Hyde Park Avenue in Hyde Park. The school emphasizes “…confidence, determination, curiosity, and character” in working to “ensure every Renaissance scholar succeeds in school, and in life.” Her favorite subjects are math and reading. She’s
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doing really well at school, said she’s “top in reading and in math” and someday would love to be a teacher.
Katherine’s favorite color is blue and she loves eating pizza when writing or reading. The last two books she read were from the Dear Dumb Diary and Dark Diary series. Dear Dumb
Diary is a series of children’s novels written by Jim Benton. The Dark Diary series is written by Dawne Dominque. Katherine simply enjoys reading. “I learned how to read when I was five years old,” she said, proudly. “I can read a really thick book in two days. I love mysteries and dramas.” If Katherine isn’t preoccupied with doing her homework, writing, or reading, she goes outside her house and rides her bike around. In the world of sports, she plays touch football and basketball at school. If she was the President of the United States, she said that she would, “make sure everyone has a home, has what they need to be happy, stop racism…and make sure every kid has a school to go to every day.”
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Meet Yeremy and Bisrat Pals enjoy hanging out at the pre-teen lounge in the Tierney Learning Center BY KEVIN DEVLIN
They are both ten years old and in the fifth grade. Both said they were Honor Roll students. They enjoy playing hoop in the local playgrounds or at school. They also love playing touch football and soccer with their friends at Moakley Park. They really like going to the Joseph M. Tierney Learning Center after school and engaging in a variety of activities, especially in the pre-teen lounge they nicknamed the Fraeggies. And they both enjoy watching TV, as well as chowing down on burgers and pizzas, especially zesty pepperoni pizzas. The two buds are Yeremy Guerroro and Bisrat Nekatibeb. Yeremy Guerrero is the grandson of Santa Ortiz. He has a dark brown and white Chihuahua named Rex. He attends the Perr y Elementar y School located in South Boston. His favorite subjects are gym and science and someday he’d like
(from left to right) Yeremy and Bisrat love hoop, burgers, and pizza.
to be a professional hoop player. His favorite colors are blue and turquoise. And, his favorite pro athletes are NBA players, Kyle Ir ving, Klay Thompson, Kevin Love, Stephen Curr y, Derrick Rose, Kobe Br yant, Lebron James, and Iman Shumpert, Yeremy simply loves the game of hoop. “I love playing basketball,” he said. “I like the competiveness of ever ything and the teamwork it takes to win. I
SBAA Biannual Poetry Reading The SBAA will host a biannual community poetry reading at the South Boston Library on E. Broadway, Saturday, Oct. 24 at 1:30-3:30 p.m. The event is free and open to all adults and high school students. Participants and local poets will read their own poetry or a favorite poem for a maximum of five minutes This has proven to be a very enjoyable and successful addition to the South Boston community. Refreshments will be served. The event will be chaired by Dorothy Morris, local poet.
feel good on how much I have improved and hope to continue improving.” In his spare time, Yeremy watches TV, plays hoop, and watches more TV. The last book he read was Captain Underpants, a children’s novel series written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey. If Yeremy was the President of the United States, he said that
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he would ban racism, stop violence and create more jobs so people can have money to live a good life. Bisrat Nekatibeb is the son of Abeba and Nekatibeb. He has two younger brothers, Yohanis and Daniel. He attends the Tynan Elementar y School in South Boston. His favorite subjects are math and gym and someday he’d like to be a professional hoop player or a doctor. His favorite colors are red and blue and his favorite pro athlete is Stephen Curr y of the Golden State Warriors, the reigning NBA champions. In his leisure time, Bisrat enjoys watching TV, riding his bike, using his tablet, and reading. The last book he read was Diar y of a Wimpy Kid is a satirical realistic fiction novel written by Jeff Kinney. If Bisrat resided in the Oval Office, he said that he would, “…Create more jobs for people, have people pay lesser taxes, and take away guns from people except for the police and the militar y.”
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South Boston Catholic Academy News In honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of all God’s Animals, the students were excited to bring their pets to the school yard for the Blessing of the Animals. Father Eric Bennett said
a prayer asking God, St. Francis, Patron Saint of all God’s animals, St. Gertrude, Patron Saint of cats and St. Rocco, Patron Saint of dogs, to Bless all who came and brought their loveable family pet
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TYNAN HAPPENINGS COMPLETE AFTER SCHOOL TIME (C.A.S.T.) The Tynan Community Center C.A.S.T. Program has begun for children Grades K-5 (child needs to be at least 5 years old). There are still slots available for anyone interested in registering. The program begins at 2:30 pm and ends at 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. It offers homework help, recreational activities, arts & crafts, and a nutritional snack on a daily basis at a cost of $20 a week. It is geared towards working parents looking for an affordable after school structured program. If interested or for further information please stop by the community center office or call us @ (617) 635-5110.
R.A.D.
The Tynan Community Center was privileged to have two members of Boston’s Finest (BPD), Jacqui McHale Sellon and Rich Litto, come and facilitate a self-defense course call R.A.D. Rape Aggression Defense. We are lucky to have a strong relationship with our local neighborhood police. Youth Worker, Katie O’Connell, and a group of teen girls gained substantial tactics and techniques that they will carry with them for life. We would also like to thank City Councilor, Bill Linehan, for his generous contribution to our course completion celebration. The food was delicious!!
GYM NOTES TOTS GYM
There are still slots available for the Tots Gym Program held on Monday and Thursday afternoons, from 3-4 p.m. The class is designed for boys and girls ages 4-6. They will enjoy some free play time followed by recreational group games that will keep them physically active and help in the development of their motor skills.
JUNIOR GYM
Junior Gym has slots still available for boys and girls 7-11. Program is on Monday and Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. The children will enjoy meeting new friends while learning various recreational games that will keep them busy and active.
FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Flag Football will begin practice sessions on Tuesday afternoons for boys and girls ages 7-11. Anyone interested in participating should come by the gym to register. Practice sessions will continue through October, teams will be formed in November, and the league will begin at this time.
FLOOR HOCKEY LEAGUE
The Floor Hockey League will be held on Fridays from 3:30-5:00 p.m. We will conduct practice sessions and form teams by the end of the month. Any boy or girl 7-11 interested should stop by and see Robbie Walton or Sherike Morris to register.
ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
It’s that time of year again to begin the Coed Volleyball League. We will have the net set up on Thursday October 15th and October 22nd for practice time and for anyone interested in joining a team form 7-9 p.m. There are teams that are looking for players. It is a recreational league that many enjoy. Player abilities and skill level vary on each team. If interested, please stop by the gym on the above nights to practice and register or contact the Community Center office for further details @ (617) 635-5110.
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Compass on the Bay Visits Science Museum
Family Mass All are welcomed to come to the 10:30AM Family Mass at St. Brigid Church, on East Broadway, on Sunday, October 18, 2015. Refreshments will be served following this Mass, downstairs in Cushing Hall.
Compass on the Bay residents Christine O’Brien, Nancy Hurd and Regina Ross are in awe of the butterflies overhead at the Museum of Science.
SNOW REMOVAL OPERATORS TOP PAY for Snow/Heavy Equipment CDL Operators w/Class A, B, C & hoisting licenses.
Positions at Logan Airport & other locations.
The Law Office of
Paul J. Gannon PC General Practice of Law Criminal Defense Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Accidents Establishment of Corporations, LLCs Wills & Estate Planning Real Estate Litigation Probate No Charge for Initial Consultation
82 West Broadway South Boston, MA (617)269-1993 pgannon@paulgannonlaw.com
Snow removal experience with pay loaders, 4x4s with plows or other heavy equip preferred. Contact: American Sweeping/Aero Snow Removal
617-379-3553 or easy online apply at: www.dejanaindustries.com or stop by: 84 Tenean Street, Dorchester, MA 9 am-5 pm, Monday - Friday
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER 1 (First)
ADDRESS
CITY
ZIP
PRICE
DATE
I Bradshaw St LLC
76 Olney St
Dorchester
02121-3510
375000
09/25/15
Akash
Lalla
5 Magnolia Pl
Boston
02125-2707
295000
09/25/15
Mei Z
Situ
41 Moseley St
Dorchester
02125-1233
400000
09/22/15
Aubrey
Cheung
437 D St #1A
Boston
02210-1983
530000
09/21/15
BUYER 1 (Last)
BUYER 2 (First)
Jian Q
BUYER 2 (Last)
Tan
Cottage Street RT 1
Michael
Courtney
1 Cottage St
South Boston
02127-2880
268000
09/21/15
165 O Street RT
Jay M
Pabian
165 O St
South Boston
02127-4312
635000
09/21/15
Rock Development LLC
3 Webb Park
South Boston
02127-3060
845000
09/22/15
20 Winfield LLC
20 Winfield St
South Boston
02127-4126
900000
09/21/15
216 W 9th St #2
South Boston
02127-2801
395500
09/25/15
Dorchester
02125-1056
370000
09/23/15
Samuel K
Forgue
Colleen
Boen
320 Savin Hill Ave #5
William
Herlihy
653-659 E 2nd St #203 South Boston
02127-1547
686000
09/25/15
Matthew J
Cappello
Kathleen H
Shea
474 E 3rd St #2
South Boston
02127-1441
780000
09/25/15
Nancy C
Ferrando
Amie J
Kravetz
572 Freeport St #303
Dorchester
02122-3247
490000
09/24/15
Maksim
Roslyakov
944 Dorchester Ave #18 Dorchester
02125-1219
400500
09/23/15
Kristen
Nichols
66 Whitten St #2
Dorchester
02122-1126
320000
09/25/15
Cigdem
Oktem
15 Preble St #7
South Boston
02127-3522
609000
09/21/15
John P
Flannery
185 W 8th St #1
South Boston
02127-2808
685000
09/25/15
Philip
Bonaccorso
Fiona
Burns
103 Dresser St #103
South Boston
02127
920000
09/25/15
T J Pesanelli RET
Tracy J
Pesanelli
342-346 Dorchester Ave #1 South Boston
02127-2407
581000
09/25/15
02127
929000
09/25/15
Diane
Tara M
Lepage
Woolf
101 Dresser St #10
South Boston
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