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An American Flag in the Polish Triangle by Rick Winterson
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ou are of course aware that the American flag f lown over Pulaski Park and set on its own pole has disappeared. The pole was set in a concrete plinth immediately to the right of the memorial stone that has the bust of Casimir Pulaski on top. This pole was bent to the ground by a lone vandal; the vandal then ripped the flag from its ties. The whole sequence was caught on film by a security camera. It was nothing but a senseless act of vandalism However, even events like these can have a (somewhat) happy ending. South Boston Online is pleased to report that Rob Santiago, the City of Boston’s Commissioner of Veterans Services, has presented a replacement f lag to Stasia K acprza k, the President of
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the Polish American Citizens Club that originally created Pulaski Park. This not only conf irms Boston’s dedication to veterans, it also confirms our City’s strong support of worthwhile civic associations like t he Polish A meric a n Citizens Club. Good job! T he Pol i sh A mer ic a n Citizens Club is 82 years old. It was founded in 1939, partly because of the many Polish patriots who f led the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany. The Club has become a proud addition to its neighborhood, located immediately after the Rev. Chmielinski Bridge (over the Southeast Expressway) in Casimir Pulaski Square at 82 Boston Street. That places the Club in the so-called “Polish Triangle”, a 3-4-5 right triangle of streets Continued on Page 2
Representative David Biele presented Anne with an honor from the Massachusetts House of Representatives. By Ginger DeShaney South Boston Boys & Girls Club Celebrates Anne Gordon
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“A n ne h a s b e en r i g ht next to me the whole time,” O wen, 17, sa id. “She made
me the person I am today.” Owen was just one of many people who attended the celebration Saturday of Anne’s 50-year career at the Edgerley Family South Boston Boys & Girls Club. She retired on June 29, 2021, the 50th anniversary of her start date, but she comes back every Wednesday to volunteer. “Anne is the most inf luential
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The welcoming façade of the Polish American Citizens Club at Pulaski Square, 82 Boston Street. that begins at the point formed by Boston and Dorchester Streets in Andrew Square (note the sign there), and ends at Columbia Road three quarters (3/4) of a mile to the south. The entire Polish Triangle is now an official historic neighborhood in Boston. Polish people have played significant roles in America’s history. Pulaski Park, where the American f lag was ripped off, is named for Casimir Pulaski, a hero who journeyed from Poland to join George Washington in
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America’s War for Independence. Pulaski organized the very first A merican cava lr y squadron, saved the American Army at the battle of Brandywine, and fought in three other key battles – Egg Harbor, Charleston, and Savannah. He was killed in action at Savannah. Pulaski, by then a General, became one of the very few persons ever to be made an honorary U.S. citizen. While we’re at it, another local landmark is named for yet another Polish hero. He is Tadeusz Kosciuszko, the man our famous (or infamous) Kosciuszko Circle is named after. He also became a General during the American Revolution. Kosciuszko was an expert military engineer, who designed and built the fortifications at West Point for George Washington. Nowadays, we can only wonder wh at Gener a l K osciu s z ko would have thought about the engineering that went into the design of Kosciuszko Circle (?) Ple a se remember t h at both Kosciuszko and Pulaski were Polish citizens. They also became true American veterans when they took part in the
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The Casimir Pulaski Park, across Pulaski Square from The Polish American Citizens Club, where the American flag was ripped off (see bent pole, lower left). American War for Independence. And Pulaski gave his life for our cause in the Battle of Savannah.
What a sorry thing it was for someone to tear down the f lag and pole in Pulaski Park.
Councilors Flynn and O’Malley Filing Hearing to Discuss Investments in the City’s Vehicle Fleet
oston City Councilors Ed Flynn and Matt O’Malley are filing a hearing order at this week’s City Council meeting to discuss Boston’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and plans to transition our municipal vehicle fleet to electric vehicles. A significant driver of climate change, sea level rise, and pollution is transportation. One of the most important ways to cut carbon emissions is to encourage the adoption of personal EVs, and replacing the municipal fleet with EVs. This hearing aims to discuss measures to further invest in EV infrastructure, as well as increasing the number of EV charging stations in Boston, both at new construction developments a nd municipa l locations.
With the most recent bipartisan infrastructure bill by the Biden Administration, there is a proposed $7.5 billion in funding to build EV charging stations across the country, presenting an unprecedented opportunity for our city to expand our EV infrastructure. In addition, the Budget Reconciliation legislation would also increase tax credits for purchasing EVs to $12,500. It is therefore timely and important that we discuss how we can leverage this potential funding to expand our EV charging infrastructure, and our plan to electrify Boston’s municipal fleet. Transportation accounts for nearly a third of Boston’s total greenhouse gas emissions, 65% of which comes from personal vehicles. To reach carbon neutrality and address climate change, the City sets a goal for 23% of new car purchases in the City are
electric vehicles by 2025, and that every household is within a 10-minute walk of an EV car share facility or a publicly accessible charging station by 2030. Moreover, under the City’s Electric Vehicle Readiness Policy, all vehicles purchased for the Central Fleet must be EVs or zero emission vehicles (ZEV), or best in class if an appropriate ZEV is not available, with the goal of having a fully emissions free fleet by 2060. However, the available charging infrastructure does not meet current demand, and is insufficient to further encourage a transition to EVs. “As our country aims to adapt to cleaner technologies, we need to ensure that the City of Boston has the infrastructure in place- both at new developments, as well as our public facilities, schools and municipal lotsto meet future demand and further
incentivize neighbors to transition to EVs in the coming years,” said Councilor Flynn. “We should also discuss accelerating the transition of our city’s municipal fleet, to ensure that we reach our carbon neutrality goals and do our part to combat pollution, climate change and sea level rise.” “The City of Boston must maintain its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Investing in Electric Vehicle infrastructure is essential in order to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions,” said Councilor O’Malley. “As we continue to push for the adoption of electric vehicles and other zero-emission transportation, we must ensure that the infrastructure is accessible and affordable for residents.” For more information, please contact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617635-3203 or Ed.Flynn@Boston.gov.
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Painters and Alllied Trades Endorse Essaibi George For Mayor
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he Painters and Allied Trades DC 35 (IUPAT DC 35) officially endorsed At-Large City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George in her candidacy for Mayor citing her ongoing commitment to their members and a more equitable workforce and economy during an event at their office in Roslindale. IUPAT DC 35 is made up of nearly 1,000 members in Boston. “DC 35 is proud to stand with Annissa Essaibi George in this race,” said Jeff Sullivan, Business Manager of IUPAT DC
35. “Annissa has been a fierce champion for workers’ rights and an economy that prioritizes working people. Boston needs a leader that not only understands what working families are up against in this city, but is ready to take those challenges head on. It’s why Annissa needs to be the next Mayor of Boston.” “I’m so grateful to have the support of IUPAT DC 35 in this race,” said Essaibi George. “We must make sure that our economy lifts our hard working residents up, just as they lift this entire city
It’s Autumn Reading Time by Rick Winterson
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acations and holidays – most of them, anyhow – are now over. School has begun once again, and at least some people are headed back to their offices or other places of work. And evenings are getting longer. It’s time to think about the next book you’ll want to read. When you begin your quest for books to read, South Boston Online suggests you make your first stop at the South Boston Branch Library of the Boston Public Library. Our Branch is located at 646 East Broadway between I and K Streets. The phone number for inquiries is 617-268-1810. Go inside the Branch Library and just walk around a bit. Major book sections include Fiction, non-Fiction, Children’s Books, Young Adult Books, and Reference
publications. Smaller sections are devoted to Mysteries, Science Fiction, Travel, and Romance. There’s a shelf for new books, both fiction and nonfiction. Be sure to looks at the special “Lucky Day” bookshelf. And it’s not only books – there are CDs, DVDs, discs, and many other media available (just ask the Branch personnel). We were looking around and the title “Appleseed” by Matt Bell struck us. We then saw “The Shadow” by James Patterson, that noted thriller writer. The Shadow was actually named Lamont Cranston; he would become invisible whenever he chose. He was a media star of the 1930s and ‘40s. Who could resist that? So we signed it out. Library hours are all on weekdays (the Branch is closed on weekends) – MonTue-Wed, 10am-6pm; Thu, 12noon-8pm; Fri, 9am-5pm.
up. As Mayor, I’ll build a better Boston by prioritizing economic justice—and I’m so proud to have labor by my side to get it done.” Essaibi George’s economic justice and workers’ rights policy plan includes the creation of the first-ever City of Boston Depa r tment of E conomic Justice and Workers’ Rights, headed by a cabinet-level chief who will report directly to the Mayor and have a seat at the
policymaking table to assess the potential impact proposed policies and initiatives may have on Boston’s working families. Additionally, Essaibi George has been a strong advocate for improvements to Madison Park Technical Vocational High School and vocational programs in the Boston Public Schools to provide students with career readiness after graduation.
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Celebrating 50 years person I’ve ever met,” Owen said. “She’s so inspiring. The work that she does inf luences so m a ny d i f ferent pe ople. “It’s so amazing to see the t u r nout ,” c ont i nue d O wen, who noted that the number of people who came back for the celebration shows her inf luence. In her 50 years at the Club -most recently as the Arts Director and Summer Camp Director -- Anne has impacted thousands of kids. “It’s amazing all the impact she’s had on kids’ lives and their kids’ lives and their kids’ lives,” said Scott Gordon, Anne’s brother. Her dedication has “paid off in the lives of the kids who have benefited from her service,” said Scott, who remembered A nne going to work on her bicycle from Milton. “She loves kids. “It’s been a great career.” A nne was not only being honored for her work at the Club.
“She has been incredible as an aunt and a sister-in-law,” Sandra Gordon said. “Her talents didn’t stop here at the Boys & Girls Club. She brought it all to our children. She’s made t hem incred ible pieces of art with her knitting … she made each of our children a quilt with their name on it. “She’s been i n c r e d i b l e ,” Sa ndra s a i d . Toby Ta lbot ha s k nown A nne since the f irst day she started working at the Club. Toby ran the school-age child care program at the Club at the time. He described her as supportive, loving, dedicated, and ever-lasting. Joyce Talbot also worked at the Club with Anne. “Anne was always very supportive,” she said. Jamie Talbot has known Anne her whole life. Anne taught her how to swim. “She’s always been so kind and open. She’s always one of the people when I was coming to the Club that I couldn’t wait to come to see,” Jamie said. “She was just always
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so open and funny; she always had fun, different things to do.” Joyce said Anne’s retirement is a huge loss for the Club: “They’ll never find someone as dedicated.” “It’s hard for me to imagine this place without her,” Jamie added. Sean O’Keefe, a current Club kid, said it’s surprising that Anne had been at the Club for 50 years. Anne made a big impact on Sean. “Last year, when she taught me more ways on how to draw, at that point I found my love of drawing.” Representative David Biele presented A nne with an honor from the Massachusetts Hou s e of R e pr e s e nt a t i v e s . Club E xecut ive Direc tor Harry Duvall led a program that included a student performance and an announcement that Anne is being inducted into the Boys & Girls Club of Boston Alumni Hall of Fame. The South Boston Club has also started a Performing A rts Fund in A nne’s na me. People left messages on a
sign for Anne. Here’s a sampling:
“Tha nk s for a ll your love and support over the ye a r s. You’re t he be st.” “Thank you for helping me become who I am today.” “Thank s for ever y thing you’ve done to help my sister and I. Wouldn’t be who I am today if it wasn’t for you.” “Ever y art show, ever y f ield trip, ever y memor y I w il l never forget. T ha n k you for ever y thing!” It was all over whelming for A n n e . “It’s just crazy. So many people came,” she said. Former and current staff, former and current students, parents, family members, and friends came to the Club to celebrate her. There were many hugs, even more “thank yous,” and so many memories shared. Even though she’s retired, she still helps out every Wednesday. “I jumped in right away,” Anne said. “It’s hard to say goodbye.”
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In Good Company: The Gift Shop That Keeps on Giving
By Ginger DeShaney
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n Good Company at 653 E. Broadway is so much more than a gift shop. It’s also a safe space, a supportive environment, and a meeting place. “The goal is to build a presence in the community around the shop that is a space where people go to feel good,” said owner Kait McKenna. “I want the shop to be a bright spot on the street where people can come to a meeting place ... A space that they can trust to buy meaningful gifts. It’s a space for people to express their individuality and spread kindness through gift giving and meaningful conversation.” In Good Company displays an LGBTQ flag in the window, which “is representative of a safe space for the LGBTQ community even beyond shopping,” said Kait, who is engaged to Emily Radkowski. “It’s a space that people have come into and said, ‘Hey, I also am part of the LGBTQ community but I haven’t told many people yet.’ That kind of just shows the power of space.” The majority of the items in Kait’s shop are handcrafted, from candles and jewelry, to crocheted animals and pottery, and so much more. Between 50 and 65 makers from the United States and Canada are represented -- and celebrated -- in Kait’s shop, including Kait’s mom, Sandy, and Kait herself (she’s an amateur ceramicist). “It’s a gift shop with unique products made by real people,” she said. “The idea of supporting other people is really at the center of everything; hence the name In Good Company is about the people. When you’re buying a gift … there’s additional meaning to that
when you know that somebody actually sat there and spent the time on it, so when you look at the products that way, it takes on a different meaning, which I think makes the best gifts. “That’s the common ground that we all can appreciate is that there was one single person who was probably sitting at a 9-to-5 somewhere and said, ‘I’m going to do something else,’ and that’s how all these products came to be. Those are the people who come in the shop and appreciate the shop most, people who have that little spark inside of them that says, ‘Huh, I can make something or I can open a store’ ... The shop is a culmination of so many people.” In Good Company opened in June and Kait loves seeing her customers return: People will come back and tell her that the recipient loved the gift. Or a recipient will come in because they loved the gift so much and wanted to see what’s in the shop. “And that’s what’s really important to me is building community and building excitement and a place that people want to go.” The spark for owning a shop was instilled when Kait, 34, was a young
girl in Somerset. “I always loved to go shopping with my mom,” she said. “I think that’s where it came from. My mom always loved going into little shops. I think the idea of the charm of a small shop was kind of always there. It feels nostalgic, walking into a Main Street shop, so I think that was always in the back of my mind.” Quarantine, when people were sitting with their thoughts, was kind of a turning point for Kait: “If you were thinking about doing something other than your 9-to-5, what would that be? The idea was always in the back of my mind to have a small business of my own.” Her aha moment came when she found the perfect location. “It was an idea that became reality when I found this space,” she said, noting she always knew she wanted to be on the east side of South Boston. Kait was an interior designer for a large architectural firm in Boston. She takes pride in her work in Boston. When she’d go into different firms, she’d think, “Oh, I’m in this specific place in Boston and I get to make this place really beautiful.” And she feels the same thing with her shop.
“It’s a chance to create something, like placemaking … a place to create something for other people to enjoy. “I always knew that creating space and environments was something that really energized me.” Kait jokes that she accidentally quit her interior design job. “There was a moment in time where I thought I could do both,” she said. “The more I started to build out the space and feel so connected to it, I knew it had to be all or nothing.” In Good Company’s Full Moon Circles and Community Nights are more ways the shop builds community. Full Moon Circles -- which take place around the full moon because it represents being intuitive and creating new energy -- entail journaling, meditation, and a sharing circle, said Kait, who is also active in the yoga community. The next few Circles will be held at Local Maker Studio on West Broadway. One of the recent Community Nights was with the Clay Lounge, where Kait takes pottery classes. This month, there will be another In Good Company/Clay Lounge Night. If someone wanted to take a pottery class but had no one to go with or they didn’t want to go by themselves, they could go with the shop, Kait said. “It’s a way to build community and meet other people who are like-minded and want to go do something creative.” Instagram: https://www.instagram. com/ingoodcoshop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/InGoodCoShop Website: https://ingoodcoshop.com
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Congressman Lynch Endorses Erin Murphy
US Representative Stephen Lynch, whose rise from Boston’s public housing to leadership in Congress has long served as a source of pride for the city’s working families, has endorsed Erin Murphy for City Council At-Large, saying that the two share values and a commitment to constituent service. Congressman Lynch, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, said Erin has distinguished herself with community activism and a long career in public service, and urged Bostonians to have her back in the November 2nd Election. “I know a hard worker when I see one, and that’s Erin,” said Congressman Lynch. “She taught in the Boston Public Schools for more than 20 years, she raised her three kids in the city as a single mother, and she has given back to her neighbors and her community at every turn. Erin represents the type of leadership we don’t have enough of in Washington, and want more of in Boston.” “I’ve known Erin a long time, and was proud to present her with the James F. Gavin Award in 2015 in recognition of her tireless work in the field of substance abuse prevention and recovery,” Congressman Lynch said. “Erin knows that addiction is a scourge in our neighborhoods, and she’s been on the front lines of combating that.” Erin’s campaign has been gaining momentum since her strong fourth-place finish among a field of 17 candidates in the September 14th Preliminary Election, gathering support across the city as her message of inclusivity continues to connect ahead of November. “Congressman Lynch’s endorsement means a great deal to me, not just because he’s been representing the working families of Boston so faithfully for decades,” Erin said. “His story of working hard, putting himself through school at night, raising his family in the city, and never turning his back on his values really resonates with me. He’s an exemplary public servant and a national leader in the Democratic Party, and I’m honored by his support.” Congressman Lynch plans to campaign with Erin ahead of the November 2nd Final Election. His Eighth Congressional District includes South Boston, neighborhoods in Dorchester, West Roxbury, Hyde Park, and Roslindale, as well as the North End and Downtown. Congressman Lynch was born and raised in the South Boston public housing projects, then became an ironworker after high school as a member of Ironworkers Local 7. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management at Wentworth Institute of Technology, attending classes on nights and weekends. He received a law degree from Boston College Law School, working as a labor and employment attorney. He was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, then the State Senate just four months later. In 1999, he earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. Committee on Financial Services, Committee on Oversight and Reform, and the Committee on Transportation. He is a co-founder of the Congressional Labor and Working Families Caucus, which works to protect workers’ rights and educate Members of Congress on issues that impact American families. He and his wife, Margaret, live in South Boston, where they raised their daughter, Victoria, and niece Crystal. Erin’s campaign has been gathering steam all year, with a string of high-profile endorsements and a surge in grassroots support and volunteerism across the city. Erin has also been endorsed by, among others, activist and mentor and former At-Large candidate Said Abdikarim, Senator Nick Collins, State Representatives Dan Hunt, Michael J. Moran, Ed Coppinger, and Dan Ryan, City Councilors Frank Baker and Ed Flynn and former City Councilor Sal LaMattina, Register of Deeds Stephen J. Murphy, AFSCME Council 93 (which represents Boston municipal employees), the Massachusetts Nurses Association, Boston Firefighters Local 718, Laborers Local 223, the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus, and Boston EMS.
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The Blessing of the Animals
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n Sunday afternoon, October 3, 2021 following the 12PM Mass, all were welcomed and many came at 1PM and brought their lovable family pets to the Parish Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of all God’s Animals, whose Feast Day was October 4. This was done to Honor of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis loved and cared for all God’s people, animals and the environment. St. Francis is one of the most famous saints in Church history. St. Francis
designed the Nativity Scene that we find in many churches and homes at Christmastime today. He’s so significant that the current pope— Pope Francis—chose to take his name. This event took place outside Gate of Heaven Church downstairs in the I Street Courtyard, in St. Josephs Courtyard, down by the large Celtic Cross. Father Christopher Boyle, our Parochial Vicar, was glad to see everyone and to say a special prayer and bless all the wonderful pets and their families who came to this parish event at Gate of Heaven Church.
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Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival October 22 Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground near the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets on Friday, October 22, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Adults and children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and participate in a wide range of fun and spooky family activities. Test your skills and courage to find your way out of the Haunted Fun House Maze, hop on the train hosted by Cabot Creamery Co-operative, and make your way over to our glow in the dark play space for some nighttime fun featuring LED illuminated swings, seesaws, and cornhole. Join LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston to build a LEGO® pumpkin for our pumpkin patch and learn how to build spooky creatures with Lego Master Model Builder, Sean. Enjoy exciting acts from the Boston Circus Guild with performances by an aerial artist and stilt walker between 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This free family-friendly event will also include glow-in-the-dark games, children’s crafts, scarily delicious snacks and refreshments provided by Cabot Cheese, Dunkin’, and HP Hood LLC. Join Harvard University’s Stress & Development lab for fun games focused on learning about the brain and how we think. A monster mash of activities will include a visit from the Massachusetts Horticulture Society, the Mass Audubon Society, an art activity with the Mayor’s Mural Crew, and other fun fall and Halloween activities.
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Mayor’s Pumpkin Carving Contest The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced that it will be celebrating the spooky season with Mayor Janey’s Pumpkin Carving Contest featuring a grand prize provided by the Farm Families who own Cabot Creamery Co-operative. Mayor Kim Janey recognizes the effort that Boston residents of all ages put into carving their Halloween pumpkins and wants to give everyone the chance to display their artistry. The Mayor and the Parks Department are hosting an online pumpkin carving contest with photo submissions welcomed until Sunday, October 31. Enter your jack-o’-lantern into the contest and find contest rules at Boston.gov/Pumpkins. Winners of each category will receive a $75 gift basket courtesy of the Farm Families who own Cabot Creamery Co-operative. Winners will be selected from three categories: Most Creative; Scariest; and Inspired by Boston Parks.
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Free Bluebikes Rides on “World Mental Health Day” Bikers will also receive a complimentary Bluebikes pass to share with a friend, courtesy of the health plan
the full benef its of biking.” For the second consecutive year, riders can take advantage of free two-hour Bluebikes trips any time during World Mental Health Day by downloading the Bluebikes app on a mobile device and selecting “Get a Pass.” The initiative also includes a “Take a ride, Give a ride” offer, courtesy of the state’s largest health plan. Any rider who takes a Bluebikes trip on World Mental Health Day will receive a free pass to share with a friend, reinforcing the importance of supporting and reaching out to those who may be struggling with their mental health. Riders will receive a code for the free pass via email during the week of October 11. Blue Cross is in the fourth year of a six-year Bluebikes title sponsorship, which launched in May 2018. Through its partnership with the municipal ow ners of Bluebikes, Blue Cross continues to support system growth and accessibility, including station expansions, upgrades, and additional bikes.
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NOTICE OF COMMUNITY UPDATE GREEN STRATUS CORP Notice is hereby given that Green Stratus Corp will hold a virtual meeting on October 14, 2021 at 6:30 PM relative to its proposal to site a Cannabis Establishment at 558560 Dorchester Avenue in South Boston. This meeting will be held in accordance with the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s Administrative Order Allowing Virtual Web-Based Community Outreach Meetings. A copy of the presentation will be made available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting by visiting GreenStratusCorp.squarespace.com. Interested members of the community will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from company representatives about the proposed facility and operations. Questions can be submitted in advance by emailing GreenStratusMA@gmail.com or asked during the meeting.
Zoom Meeting Event Link: https://bit.ly/3AurXWF Meeting ID: 860 0153 0239 Meeting Passcode: 932974
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 7, 2021
Virtual Public Meeting
212 Old Colony Ave. Tuesday, October 19
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/212-Oldcolony Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 Meeting ID: 161 471 5183
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Project Proponent: Old Colony LLC
Project Description: The BPDA is hosting a Public Meeting for the 212 Old Colony Ave project located in South Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Small Project Review Application proposal. The meeting will include a presentation followed by Q&A and comments from the general public. The proposed project consists of the development of a 5,200 square-foot lot located at 212 Old Colony Ave in South Boston. The project proposal is to build a new 6 story building that will include thirty (30) residential units with a common residential entry lobby and (1) commercial retail space on the ground floor.
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mail to: Tyler Ross Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 phone: 617.918.4425 email: tyler.c.ross@boston.gov
Close of Comment Period: 11/3/2021
BostonPlans.org
@BostonPlans
Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary
Virtual Public Meeting
33-39 Ward Street Tuesday, October 26 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Zoom Link: bit.ly/3Dd2dix Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 Meeting ID: 161 428 2703
Project Description: The proposed NPC would convert the fourteen (14) condominium units including two (2) IDP condominium Units (affordable) to rentals.
mail to: Stephen Harvey Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 phone: 617.918.4418 email: stephen.j.harvey@boston.gov
BostonPlans.org
Close of Comment Period: 11/5/2021
@BostonPlans
Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary
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