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VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74

McGahan to Be Honored

by Rick Winterson

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here’s a Reception at the Seaport Hotel ne x t T hu r s d a y evening, October 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening’s key event will be the presentation to John McGahan of the 2023 Martin J. Walsh Leadership in Recovery Award. John McGahan, a resident of South Boston, is the President of the Gavin Foundation and a noted leader in recovery efforts all over South Boston, Greater Boston, and eastern Massachusetts. He richly deserves to be honored.

The origina l and f irst location of the Gavin Foundation was the Gavin family’s Victorian brick home at 367 East Fourth Street, bet ween the Tynan School and the intersection with Emerson. After Gavin himself retired, he and his family opened their premises to those who needed a safe place to live while

they were in recovery. That was 60 years ago in 1963; Gavin’s approach turned out to be very effective. Under John McGahan’s guidance, the Gavin House is still active as a home for recovery, while the Gavin Foundation has greatly expanded its efforts to other locations. Two facts will illustrate the Gavin Foundation’s notable accomplishments: It now serves 10,000 individuals a year, and the Foundation has grown to a dozen locations in South Boston and nearby.

The 2023 Leadership Award to John McGahan is sponsored by the Joseph Nee Collaborative Center of South Boston. Edward Foley is its President; Andrew Ward, LICSW, serves as the Collaborative Center’s Executive Director. In our interviews with him, Andy stressed the immense importance of John’s leadership.

He said, “John (McGahan)

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Continued from Page 1 John McGahan Award

Awardee John McGahan has worked in our community and Greater Boston for over 25 years, helping those who

are struggling with substance a bu s e a nd dep endenc ie s .

He has been recognized as a leader in Massachusetts, building a continuum of care and increasing access to it.”

In addition to being an intimate, joyful event, next T hursday e vening’s Awa rd Presentation is also a fundraiser for the Joseph Nee Collaborative Center of South Boston located at 25 James O’Neil Street.

Tickets are still available; the Center is seeking sponsorships as well. Call them at (617)534950 0 or ema i l t hem at sbcc1226@southbostoncollab orativecenter.g.

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Hearts, Hugs & Hope: A Virtual Alzheimer’s Support Group Offered by Compass on the Bay

Gavin House on East Fourth,

October 19, 2023, 6:00 p.m.

Dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia isn’t easy, so it is helpful to share your concerns and personal experiences with others who completely understand what you’re going through. You will also learn about proven strategies to help you better care for your family member. This group will be held in conjunction with our sister community, Standish Village. Call 617-268-5450 or email Program Director Erin Bollinger at ebollinger@ compassonthebay.com for more information and to register for the virtual meeting.

This is a virtual event sponsored by Compass on the Bay Assisted Living and Memory Support Community, 1380 Columbia Road, South Boston.

Coffee and Conversation

Sunday, October 15th after the 9 a.m. Mass In the Downstairs Hall at Gate of Heaven Church All are welcome to come for

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Joseph’s Bakery Relocated and Open as Annie’s Bakery and Café

By Carol Masshardt

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f the opening day of October 7, 2023 is any indication, South Boston is returning the affection for the transformation of Joseph’s Bakery on K. St. to the new location at the corner of L. and Broadway.

Annie Nikollo, and her husband, Vani, with daughter, Vicky, were determined to carry on a long tradition started in Greece, and to the continue the work they love. Annie’s has much that is well-loved and familiar, but with a refreshing new space.

“This is what I love and I’m excited. We will have most of the old favorites, cupcakes, cannoli, all baked goods, and pies for Thanksgiving, made right here along with more breakfast sandwiches and some lunch choices.

What is most important to me is that it feels like family,” she said.

It is pink and welcoming, and she credits Vani with doing months of renovation. “He is an artist, and you can see that when he works. He was a fashion designer at one time,” she said proudly.

“Our whole team is coming back, too, so it is just exciting.”

Annie could talk about her early days with her young daughter by her side and with the tradition of her mother, working at a bakery in Greece. And then the sixteen years working at Joseph’s and learning the ropes established by Joseph

Annie and husband, Vani

Annie and grandson, Gianni himself. The challenges continued but so did the determination between March, when the old site closed and the opening. That said, her energy is much more focused on what is important now.

“I love people, children, and dogs. I got to know all my customers. I don’t know what the young people do at night, but they are wonderful and polite in the mornings. Sometimes I even know when a couple who were dating, then engaged, married are pregnant! They start ordering decaf, she said with a laugh, and it is one of dozens of stories about school children now grown and generations of people and, and brand new neighbors. of course, the dogs

that stood patiently at the window.

“We will work on getting a permit for an area outside for take-out orders so the dogs can be here but that may take a little time,” she said, as the adjustment to the new space and flow develops.

She hopes old customers come back, and that the higher visibility of a busy corner will be an advantage, but regrets the firehouse isn’t across the street. “The firemen from the old street are sad. They say there’s nothing to see now,” she said. There will be plenty to see at one of the liveliest intersections with bus stops, stores, and gateway streets to the Seaport. Foot traffic is constant, and the 5AM-3PM hours are in keeping with what they had previously.

Opening day

Demanding work beginning in the wee hours, endless streams of customers and specialized orders come naturally to this family and their devoted crew.

Just prior to the opening, sevenyear-old grandson, Gianni, proudly delivered some flowers. “This means something to him, too,” Annie said as she scanned her compact and fresh place for every detail. Annie, her family, and the crew exude the optimism that the people they love will soon be coming through the doors, and loving back an institution that has found its way forward.

(Contact carolhardt@comcast. net If you would like to share your story as new to SB or longtime neighbor)

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he Very Reverend Arthur Liolin was the Chancellor of the Albanian Orthodox Archdiocese in America for more than 50 years.

Also, he devotedly served as the Pastor of Saint George Cathedral here in South Boston at 523 East Broiadway. Respected and loved by all who knew him and surrounded by his loving family, Father Liolin died peacefully at 80 years of age on Thursday, September 28.

Fr. Liolin was born in Queens, New York City. He was a member of a devout Albanian-American family, who all were intensely dedicated to the Albanian Orthodox Christian Church here in the U.S., as well as to many Albanian-American societies and activities.

His brother Nikon eventually became the Archbishop of the Albanian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America; Nikon was elevated to

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A Good Man Has Left Us that position here in South Boston.

The education Fr. Arthur Liolin received was remarkable.

After many years of college study, which included completing his premed requirements at Princeton, he traveled to Europe. He explored the Balkans on horseback, spent some time in Orthodox monasteries, and spoke extensively with Albanian refugees. While in Europe, he experienced a call to a religious vocation, and upon returning to the United States, Fr. Liolin changed his Major from pre-med to Religion and Art History, graduating Summa cum Laude from Princeton in 1967.

Fr. Liolin was ordained a priest in 1970. He then became the Pastor of St. George Cathedral, and quickly earned a reputation as a skilled, persuasive liturgical speaker.

He performed baptisms, weddings, funerals, and weekly worship services for his congregation –

An impromptu shrine at St. George Cathedral honors Fr. Liolin. always with spiritual devotion in a rapidly changing neighborhood. In addition, he wrote many published articles and pursued his interests in art and painting abstract works.

Besides his pastoral duties here in South Boston, Fr. Liolin had a challenging international career. He visited Albania three times in the 1980s and 1990s. He was the first priest to enter Albania, which was a communist country at that point – a country where all churches had been closed for over 20 years during the regime of Enver Hoxha. After the fall of communism, he led the revival of Christianity in Albania, personally baptizing many A lbanians, fostering freedom of religion, and reopening numerous churches and religious institutions. In the U.S., Fr. Liolin met with government officials from both America and Albania; he played a key part in restoring diplomatic relations between them. He was formally received by the new President of Albania, and also met with Pope John Paul II and Mother Theresa.

Perhaps one of the fondest memories that Fr. Liolin’s

neighbors here in South Boston will recall are his taking fresh air on the sidewalk in front of St. George Cathedral and talking with the passers-by, especially their children. He was of course the religious leader of St. George Cathedral and its congregation.

As Chancellor, he had major Archdiocesan responsibilities for the Albanian Orthodox Church all across America, along with his efforts in Albania itself during the 1990s. As mentioned, he played an important political part in helping America and Albania reopen their diplomatic relations.

He was an artist, a scholar, and a frequently published writer. Yet, despite all of these challenges and accomplishments, he was mostly known for his constant humility and his gentle, neighborly ways with everyone he met. And he especially loved all children.

Following a week of visitations, funeral services, liturgies, and celebrations of his life, the Very Reverend Arthur Liolin was laid to rest on Saturday morning, October 7, in Forest Hills Cemetery.

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P R E S E N TS A S I G N AT U R E S E R I E S E V E N T

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FPAC’s Open Studios This Weekend, October 14-15

“Sunlight Reflecting on Water”, painting by Christina Chang.

FPAC Members Show until October 22 at “The Assemblage”

By Rick Winterson

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PAC (the Fort Point A r ts Communit y) will be holding its Fall 2023 Open Studio Exhibition this coming weekend. The public is welcome to attend the show,

located on FPAC’s lower floor at 300 Summer Street. It will be on display this coming Saturday and Sunday, October 14 and 15, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The admission is entirely free. After more than 40 years in existence, FPAC has become a true South Boston institution devoted to the arts, which is now headquartered in Fort Point at 300 Summer Street.

But that’s not FPAC’s only location or its only October exhibition!

Their “FPAC Members Show”, which is entirely created

by FPAC member artists, is being held in the Seaport District’s Envoy Hotel in a studio space FPAC calls “The Assemblage”.

The Members Show will be on display in The Assemblage every day from now until Sunday afternoon, October 22. The Assemblage is a f lexible, multipurpose artistic space generously (and permanently) donated to FPAC by the Envoy Hotel. It

“Tiny Garden, Small Garden & Medium Garden”, sculpture by Liliana Folta. is at the rear entrance of the Envoy. For those of you familiar with the Seaport, that entrance is directly across the walkway from t he fa mous Ba rk ing Crab Sea food Re st au ra nt.

South Boston Online has viewed the “FPAC Members Show” in The Assemblage. We recommend it.

Thirt y-t wo (32) FPAC artists have each hung one of their creations in

The Assemblage. The result is a colorful, eye-catching, wide-ranging exhibition. And admission to The Assemblage is also free. Check out the colors in the abstract works.

Look for familiar scenes and fine drawings. There’s even an impressionistic work on an ironing board! See all of these yourself in person, at FPAC’s The Assemblage until October 22.

“Torso”, bas-relief by Mario Kon.

“Overpass”, ink drawing by Gabrielle Maye.

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DeVINE Break-in

by Rick Winterson

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ery early last week, soon after midnight at 1:49 a.m. on Monday, October 2, a break-in wa s attempted at deV INE Wellness (a.k.a. Devine Boston), 619 East Broadway.

Boston Police from Station C-6 arrived prompt ly a nd apprehended a 14-year-old teenager, who had f led into the vacant space behind that particular block of stores. According to reports, the front door to deVINE had been smashed in with a rock.

Since deVINE sells several products compounded with materials from the cannabis fa mily, the question arose whet her t he brea k-in wa s to steal some cash or some cannabis-based goods. Or both.

We spoke personally to the deVINE store manager, Colby Correnti, in a brief, in-person interview later in the week.

She was cooperative, and she maintained that the products vended at deV INE, some of which are cosmetics that are based upon cannabis materials, were legitimately sold by them.

It may be useful to describe

the cannabis family brief ly. The most well-known member is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which is the active ingredient in marijuana and brings on the “high” when smoked or eaten as a gummie.

CBD (cannabidiol), which is listed on the deVINE signage, is actually a medicine reputed to have mild, beneficial tranquilizing effects. There are 170 species of cannabis, many of which have no perceptible effects at all.

We spoke with Ed Flynn, the City Council President and our District 2 City Councilor about deVINE, and he responded with an email that we’ll quote below: “I’d like to thank my South Boston neighbors for contacting my office regarding concerns on whether a storefront on East Broadway was licensed to sell all products being offered.

We immediately contacted the Boston Cannabis Board, who has since been working closely on this matter with both the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission and the Boston Police Department,” said Council President Flynn.

“It is critical that we continue to ensure that all who wish

to become licensed operators, and looking to sell approved products, only do so after a thorough community process, and after having gained approval at both the city and state levels.”

With examinations proceeding by both the Commission and t he D e p a r t me nt a t t he

Two South Boston BESTS We have been remiss here at South Boston Online for not reporting this sooner. We have had two “Bests of Boston” awarded nearby, one in 2022 and one in 2023.

Last year’s Boston Magazine Best of Boston 2022 was to Columbus Cleaners at 139 Emerson for being the Best Dry Cleaner. This year’s Best of 2023 was awarded to The Point Clothing Lounge at 135 Emerson for Best Men’s Clothing.

Congratulations to both of these establishments. They make that entire block of Emerson Street a quality trip.

Commonwealth and City levels, respectively, we feel assured that the unfortunate deV INE brea k-in was simply a lawbreaking error by a misguided underage individual. The dual protection that will result from this event and its two follow-up i nve s t i g at ion s w i l l i n su re the public good is preserved.

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Training to Promote Civility and Professionalism in Boston City Council Council President Flynn Organizes Training to Promote Civility and Professionalism in the Boston City Council

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u ring his term in leadership at the Council, Boston City Council President E d Fly nn empha siz ed t he impor ta nce of respect a nd decorum. He has organized a series of tra inings wit h colleagues and staff focusing on ethics and professionalism.

Now, in pa r tnership w it h the State Legislative Leaders

Foundation and the National Institute for Civil Discourse, Council President Flynn has coordinated a civility workshop for the Boston City Council on October 12th, aimed at e nc ou r a g i n g c i v i l it y a nd facilitating discussions on how to bridge across differences.

State Legislative Leaders Foundation and the National Institute for Civil Discourse a re n at ion a l ly re c og n i z e d nonp a r t i s a n or g a n i z a t i on s that provide resources a nd t ra i n i ng to mu n icipa l it ie s a cros s t he c ou nt r y. T he training on October 12 will

be facilitated by six municipal elected off icia ls and leaders from across the country, who will lead City Councilors and staff on discussions about their experiences, f inding common ground, and come up with action steps on maintaining civility. “ T he pu r pose of t he civilit y work shop is to get participants to see each other a s individua ls rat her t ha n t heir pol it ic a l ideolog ie s,” said Thom Little, Director of Curriculum Development & Research at the State Legislative Leaders Foundation. “If they can build relationships with each other, they can work toget her more ef fec t ively.”

The civility workshop on October 12 is the latest in his effort to foster civilit y and strengthening ethics in the Boston City Council. In recent mont hs, C ou nci l Pre sident Flynn hosted a Massachusetts State Et hic s Tra ining t hat covered conf lict of interest law, gift restrictions, code of conduct a nd related ethic s issues. In August and September, Council President Flynn also held t wo work ing sessions rega rding a n A nti-Bu lly ing Policy for the City Council that he previously introduced in May. The City Council has previously held trainings related to the Open Meeting Law and the Public Records Law, along with annual compliance and M a s s a c hu s e t t s C om m i s ion Against Discrimination (MCAD) training. He has held multiple working sessions with the City Clerk and colleagues to review the Boston City Council Rules adopted by the body.

Council President Flynn assumed leadership of the body during a particularly difficult time in our city and country; nav ig at i ng t he COV ID -19 pa ndem ic a nd subse quent

Council President Flynn transition back to in-person work and Council meetings, a new budget process, as well as a number of ethical and legal lapses from severa l Council colleagues. Council President Flynn has spoken at length on several occasions, on both the Council f loor as well as via memos to colleagues, on the critical need for civility, professionalism and decorum.

“A s C ou nci l Pre sident, I have often focused on the importance of treating each other with respect and dignity, and maintaining civility and professiona lism in the Cit y Council. As elected off icials, we need to set the standard for the public with how we interact w it h one a not her while conducting the people’s business,” said Council President Flynn. “This civility training will bring new perspectives and ideas on how to engage with each other respectfully even if we have differences, and help us promote a culture of civility in the City Council. I look forward to engaging with my colleagues in this training.”

For more information, please contact Council President Flynn’s office at 617-635-3203 and Ed.Flynn@Boston.gov.

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Honoring St. Francis on his Feast Day

he students in 5A led the students, families, faculty, and staff at SBCA in the School Mass in honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, Italy. The students in Grade 5A did a fantastic job as Greeters, Readers and bringing up the Gifts to the Altar. Father Peter Schirripa, the Parochial Vicar, was the celebrant at this Mass. At this Mass, we welcomed four new Altar Servers and many new students to the SBCA Children’s Choir. Thank you to the teachers who helped the students prepare for this Mass.

St. Francis is the patron saint of the environment and animals. He is known for his love for God and God’s creation. In his “ Canticle of the Creatures,” he reveals how all creation is connected in one family under God’s loving care. Father Peter asked the children, “Do not focus on the material things in your life but, focus on the important

part of your life, your family.

When you go home, tell your parents you love them so very much and say Thank you to them for loving you so very much.”

The SBCA Children’s Choir did a wonderful job singing at this Mass, especially with the …

“Prayer of St. Francis” - Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy; O Divine Master,

grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. St. Francis, Pray for us.

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Sen. Collins, Rep. Biele Vote for Tax Relief Package Bill includes $561.3 million in tax relief in FY2024, $1.02 billion in FY2027 and beyond

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“This comprehensive tax package will provide permanent relief to individuals and families in our neighborhood and across the state, while making Massachusetts more competitive for businesses and workers,” said Rep. Biele.

“I was proud to join my colleagues in the Legislature in passing this legislation which will provide meaningful, financial benefits to meet the needs of our residents.”

The compromise bill includes the following tax changes: Estate Tax: Massachusetts’ current estate tax, which has not been updated in many years, has become an outlier in several ways. The changes made in this bill update the tax to bring it more in line with other states and eliminate punitive elements of the tax for those with incomes just high enough to trigger it. The bill reduces the estate tax for all taxpayers and eliminates the tax for all estates under $2 million by allowing a uniform credit of $99,600.

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Child and Dependent Tax Credit: The bill increases the refundable tax credit for a dependent child, disabled adult, or senior from $180 to $310 per dependent in taxable year 2023, and then to $440 in taxable year 2024 and beyond, while eliminating the child/dependent cap. This expanded credit, which will benefit more than 565,000 families, will be the most generous universal child and dependent tax credit in the country.

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): The bill increases the refundable Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) from 30 per cent to 40 per cent of the federal credit.

Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit: This bill doubles the refundable senior circuit breaker tax credit, which supports limited-income seniors facing high rents or real estate taxes, from $1,200 to $2,400. This change is expected to impact over 100,000 seniors across Massachusetts.

Rental Deduction Cap: The bill increases the rental deduction cap from $3,000 to $4,000. This is expected to impact about 800,000 Massachusetts taxpayers.

Short-Term Capital Gains Tax: At 12 per cent, Massachusetts is among the states with the highest short-term capital gains tax rate, and taxes short-term capital gains at a higher rate than long-term capital gains.

Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP): The bill increases the statewide cap from $10 million to $57 million for 2023, and subsequently to $30 million annually, which will provide Gateway Cities with an expanded tool to develop market rate housing. Low Income Housing Tax Credit: The bill raises the annual authorization from $40 million to $60 million. This increased authorization cap provides enough funding to spur the creation of thousands of new units of affordable housing annually while also bolstering economic development.

Having passed the House of Representatives and Senate, the bill now goes to the Governor for her consideration.

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