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THE PRINT EDITION

THURSDAY OCTOBER 21, 2021

VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74

Southie’s Tatte Location a Home Away From Home

Joanne Kelly Heads Julie’s Family Learning Program

by Rick Winterson

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hen you first meet Joanne Kelly, the Executive Director of Julie’s Family Learning Program since Wednesday, September 8, you’ll be impressed with her enthusiasm – both for her new position and for Julie’s itself.

During our interview, Joanne referred to Julie’s as “a hidden gem”.

Despite having been the leader of Julie’s efforts for only six weeks, she has set herself the goal of making sure that South Boston knows what Julie’s Family Learning Program is really all about. Her plans include an Open House in the near future – possibly on a Saturday afternoon in mid-November – please look for her press release about this event.

Jo a n ne re pl a c e s B ob Monahan as Julie’s Executive

REAL ACCESS!

Director. Bob has been loyally serving the clients at Julie’s (both the very young and the adult clients) for more than 40 years. After four decades of hard-working service, he is looking forward to his own welldeserved retirement on December 31. But he’s still working at Julie’s as a consultant to Joanne through year-end, while she completes her break-in period.

During our interview, Bob said, “Look, change is inevitable.

Wit h Joa n ne’s le adersh ip, Julie’s is in good hands.”

To use a current word, Joanne is “connected”. She was born and raised in South Boston – her family included four daughters born and brought up in the Old Colony development.

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arly Wednesday morning, a line had gathered at Tatte Bakery & Cafe at 60 Old Colony Ave. before the shop officially opened its doors at 8 a.m.

By 10 a.m., people were set up at tables and counters

with their laptops to do some work, order s of sh a k shu k a were being consumed, and the coffee machines were buzzing.

“I’m very excited to be here,” sa id founder Tzurit Or, who greeted customers offering their congratulations and hugs on the

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Julies Family Learning young Mom at the time, attended Julie’s earlier in this century.

Joanne’s education includes a B.S. degree in Business from E a stern Na z a rene College, followed by a Master’s degree (an M.B.A.) from the University of Phoenix – she received her M.B.A. from Phoenix long before the need for “remote” or “virtual” classwork arose. Since then, Joanne has held financial and management positions at nonprofits such as the International Society for Disease Surveillance, the Tufts Health Care Institute, and Quincy Community Action Programs.

Prior to coming to Julie’s, she was the V.P. of Finance and Administration at Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. Perhaps most important of all, Joanne is a mother herself.

She and her daughter Brandy now reside in the Germantown neighborhood of Quincy. Brandy attends UMass Boston, majoring

Julie’s Family Learning Program facade in Criminal Justice; her ambition is a career as a Police Officer.

Among the key challenges Joanne faces is staff ing a fully reopened Julie’s Family Learning Program for 2022 and beyond. Dedicated employees with the right qualif ications also need to be compassionate human beings to serve Julie’s

clients well.

Finding good teachers is just one example of her staffing challenges. And you have certainly heard about all of the workforce changes and complications caused by t he COV ID -19 pa ndemic.

These are quotes from Julie’s news release about Joanne Kelly: “She is the right leader at the right

time …” says Board Chair Sharon Asiaf. Theresa Finn Dever of the Board’s Search Committee adds, “Joanne embodies (our) values in the deeply intentional way she approaches her work.” So Joanne is certainly welcome here.

We’ l l c lo s e w it h a goodbye to Bob Monahan – Godspeed and farewell, Bob!

Joanne Kelly, ED of Julie’s since September, with Bob Monahan.

A Montessori classroom at Julie’s Family Learning Program.

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The fall weather was crystal perfect, the coffee was excellent, and our local cops were welcomed enthusiastically. Cathe Walsh of Deja Brew, 704 East Broadway, hostessed the 2021 observance of South Boston’s “Coffee with a Cop” tradition. A number of residents showed up this morning to celebrate the first Coffee with a Cop. And the upbeat conversation was all about sports, families, and the good work done by the Boston Police at Station C-6 here in South Boston. Thank you, Cathe; and thank you to all our Police Officers.

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City Councilor At-Large Candidate Erin Murphy Greeted by Supporters

Sue Sullivan, President of the Haymarket Business Association, Sheet metal Local 17, and Fire Union Members show their support for Erin.

Boston City Councilor Frank Baker stop by J.J. Foley’s Cafe to Support Erin Murphy.

Erin Murphy attends Ed Flynn’s event at L Street Tavern.

City Councilor At-Large Michael Flaherty Releases New Ad Highlighting Flaherty’s accomplishments and goals for his next term, the ad will run on streaming platforms and social media.

Over the weekend, City Councilor At-Large Michael Flaherty released a video advertisement titled “Michael Flaherty Has Always Been A Leader.” The video will run on OTT platforms such as Hulu, Roku, YouTube, and other streaming TV providers. A slightly longer version will run on Facebook.

The ad highlights Councilor Flaherty’s leadership on the Community Preservation Act, marriage equality, and the innovative Boston Year 13 intensive college and career readiness program. It also includes his priorities for his next term, which include affordable housing, climate change, and public education.

Follow Michael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mfflaherty Like Michael on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flahertyfanpage Sign up to volunteer: https://secure.ngpvan.com/volunteer

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Sen. Collins, Rep. Biele Announce Funding for Affordable Housing in South Boston Investments will produce over new 100 units of affordable rental units in South Boston

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ecently, State Senator Nick Collins, State Representative David Biele, and the Baker-Polito Administration announced more than $30 million in direct funding as well as the allocation of state and federal tax credits that will yield an additional $200 million to support the rehabilitation and production of 678 units of affordable housing.

These investments are being made through the Department of Housing and Community Development’s Rental Housing Rapid Production Program. Locally, these investments will result in

104 new rental units at the Anne Lynch Homes at Old Colony in South Boston, all of which will be affordable to households.

The housing provider, Beacon Communities has worked closely with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, DHCD, and the City of Boston, and DHCD to fully redevelop the massive Anne Lynch Homes at Old Colony over the last decade. To date, more than 500 units have been completed or are currently under construction as the rehabilitation of Old Colony continues. When completed, all the new units will be affordable to households earning less than 60% of AMI. “Building more affordable housing to disrupt patterns of housing insecurity and

intergenerational poverty is a top priority for me,” said Senator Collins. “I am proud to support these critical investments as Chair of the Senate Committee of Community Development and Small Business, and I thank the Baker Administration for awarding this funding.”

“It is crucial that we continue

to produce housing that is affordable for our neighbors and families,” said Rep. Biele. “I am thankful to the Baker-Polito administration for these important investments which will result in over 100 new affordable units in South Boston, and will continue to work with my colleagues in government on the housing needs facing our communities.”

Saturday, October 23 – Friday, October 29

Registered Boston voters can vote at any early voting location in the City, including City Hall. Pick a time and place that is best for you.

EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24 | 11 A.M. - 7 P.M. BCYF Paris Street 112 Paris Street, East Boston, MA 02128 James F Condon Elementary School 200 D Street, South Boston, MA 02127 Richard J. Murphy School 1 Worrell Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 ABCD Thelma D. Burns Building 575 Warren Street, Dorchester, MA 02121 Another Course to College 612 E Metropolitan Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 | 12 - 8 P.M. Saint Nectarios Greek Church 39 Belgrade Avenue, Roslindale, MA 02131 District Hall 75 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210 BCYF Perkins 155 Talbot Avenue, Boston MA 02124 The Salvation Army Kroc Center 650 Dudley Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 BOSTON CITY HALL | OCTOBER 25 - 29 Monday, October 25 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, October 26 | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

BCYF Roche 1716 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Wednesday, October 27 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

BCYF Shelburne 2730 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Friday, October 29 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 Jackson Mann School 500 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA 02134 BCFY Quincy 885 Washington Street, Chinatown, MA 02111 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 | 12 - 8 P.M. BCYF Tobin 1481 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02120 Harvard/Kent School 50 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA 02129 Margarita Muniz Academy 20 Child Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 BCYF Mildred Ave Community Center 5 Mildred Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126

Thursday, October 28 | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Fields Corner Branch Library 1520 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122 Jamaica Plain Branch Library 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Mattapan Branch Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA 02126 West Roxbury Branch Library 1961 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132 Hyde Park Branch Library 35 Harvard Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136 Parker Hill Branch Library 1497 Tremont Street, Roxbury MA 02120 Grove Hall Library 41 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester MA 02121 Uphams Corner Branch Library 500 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125

DROP-BOX LOCATIONS

City Hall - 3rd Floor 1 CIty Hall Sq, Boston, MA 02201

East Boston Branch Library 365 Bremen Street, East Boston, MA 02128

City Hall - Congress Street 1 CIty Hall Sq, Boston, MA 02201

Charlestown Branch Library 179 Main Street, Charlestown, MA 02129

Codman Square Branch Library 690 Washington St, Boston, MA 02124

South Boston Branch Library 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Adams Street Branch Library 690 Adams St, Dorchester, MA 02122

Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street, Back Bay, MA 02116

BCYF Roslindale 6 Cummins Hwy, Roslindale, MA 02131

Roxbury Branch Library 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 Honan-Allston Branch Library 300 North Harvard Street, Allston, MA 02134 Brighton Branch Library 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, MA 02135

If you miss the early voting period, you can still vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 2.

Learn more at boston.gov/early-voting #VoteEarlyBoston • Call 311 • election@boston.gov

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Tatte Bakery

Southie location’s Opening Day.

“It’s great. I could feel t he a nt ic ipat ion f rom t he neighborhood,” she said, noting she had gotten a lot of questions about when the bakery was going to open.

Tatte is the anchor of National Development’s redevelopment of the Cole Hersee complex at 60 Old Colony. The 30,000-square-foot South Boston Tatte site includes an open production area (you can watch the deft hands of the bakers) that serves all of Tatte’s Massachusetts locations, the bakery & cafe, a bread room, a kitchen for the bakery, and a separate kitchen for cooking and baking classes.

“We want to be able to allow guests to be part of the production,” Tzurit said. “It’s impor t a nt for u s to a l low people to come into our world.”

That world includes amazing

pastries, pies, breads, breakfast sandwiches and hashes, tartines, lunch sandwiches, plates and bowls, soups, sa lads, a nd a variety of coffees and espressos.

Tatte boasts beautiful decor, comfy seating at tables, a bar, and counters, Wi-Fi, and so much more.

“We want to be a part of people’s routines and a place where they can work, hang out, and make friends,” Tzurit said, noting the site employs more than 150 people, many of them South Boston residents.

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Power Plant Deconstruction to Begin

The current Power Plant site, looking down L Street.

by Rick Winterson

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or nearly the next two years, the existing Power Plant structures at the intersection of Summer and East First Streets will be undergoing an almost complete

removal, to clear that site for new construction. This is a brief update on the site clearance that will make room for the Hilco Redevelopment Project.

It was detailed in a virtual ZOOM meeting held by various contractors on Tuesday evening.

The Hilco Redevelopment Project (the HRP), a subsidiary of the Hilco/Redgate partners, owns the old Power Plant that sits on the Reserved Channel at the intersection of Summer and First Streets. The Power Plant was shut down for good several years ago. HRP intends to build a massive mixed-use complex at that location, but to begin with, the site must be cleared of the existing buildings almost entirely.

The word “deconstruction” is used by HRP to describe the

process of clearing an existing site slowly and very carefully, so that public sa fet y and convenience are ma ximized.

“Deconstruction” also refers to retaining and renewing certain buildings on a built-up site buildings that might be historic or are architectural landmarks.

HRP intends to reuse four of the original buildings on the Summer Street site, which are ca lled “turbine ha lls”.

D e c on s t r uc t ion begins in November. This will take approximately 20 months; it’ll be completed in the midsummer of 2023. During the months remaining in 2021, the buildings and pump house on the north side of the site are to be taken down.

Removal work will begin on the main smokestack. The sidewalk

on the east side of Summer Street will be closed from First Street to HR P’s brick headquarters building near the Conley Freight Corridor Road. However, the No. 7 bus stops will be retained.

Additional Summer Street traffic due to the deconstruction will amount to a few trucks per hour – an estimated 25 trucks over each day shift, all of which will travel only on Summer Street (not down L Street or on East Broadway).

Questions remain: For example, City Councilor Flynn seek s more intensive pest control with continuous daily monitoring. Noise and dust will be monitored and mitigated as needed, but such nuisances are difficult to predict. South Boston Online will keep you posted as deconstruction progresses.

to South Boston’s “real world” of beaches, shorelines, and salt water, along with other beaches from Nantasket to Nahant. All of these are healthy, squeaky clean, and beautiful due to SH/SB. Chris Mancini (SH/ SB Executive Director) emceed the Awards Ceremony. Also on hand were Patricia Salic (SH/ SB Development Director) and as usual, Bruce Berman (the SH/ SB Director of Everything Else).

The Silent Auction was as successful as Awards Ceremony.

The many, many donated auction items raised approximately $330,000, far in excess of the event’s original fundraising goals.

This will be used to continue free programs on beaches for the region’s families and children, and will continue the restoration of what ED Chris Mancini described as “our spectacular urban natural resources”. Twenty-seven (27) Event Supporters, including the Patty Foley Legacy Fund, were listed at the “Destination: Boston Harbor” Awards Ceremony.

Destination: Boston Harbor

by Rick Winterson

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ave the Harbor/Save the Bay (abbreviated SH/SB herein) put on a Silent Auction and an Awards Ceremony last week. It was an elegant event, entitled “Destination: Boston Harbor”; it was held at the Convention Center’s Lawn on D. The nine Awardees were recognized as “Harbor Heroes”.

The first Award recipient among them was South Boston’s Jon Cronin,

a supporter of countless worthy causes such as SH/SB, as well as the Principal of The Cronin Group. The Group includes many South Boston enterprises along Broadway. Jon received his Hero Award from Chris Mancini, the Executive Director of SH/SB. The gala was upbeat for many reasons – a crowd of several hundred in attendance, an elegant meal, the enjoyable Lawn on D games, summer-like weather (despite predictions), and most important, SH/SB’s contribution

Jon Cronin and his Group are strong SH/SB supporters.

J Bruce Berman, SH/SB ED Chris Mancini, and Development

Director Patricia Salic welcome guests.

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Fort Point Open Studios Open Once Again

“Dragons Breath”, by Nathan Bourque.

by Rick Winterson

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pen Studios – really “open” in person, not “virtual” – have returned. Last Friday through Sunday, enthusiastic art lovers and aficionados gathered once again at South Boston’s Fort Point studios, galleries, and selected outdoor areas. Yes, masks were worn. Otherwise, it was Open Studios as we all remember them.

The FP3. Gallery at 346 Congress Street hosted Jeffrey Heyne, who has assembled an exhibit he calls “To Hunt a Moon”. His unique assemblages are composed of photographs of the Moon shot there by astronauts. He then combines these with views of the America’s rural West, often in the snow, which gives the fence lines a striking appearance, as in “Contour Map with Cattle Fence and Silver Spur”. And take a long look at Heyne’s “Mt. Hadley with Cattle Ranch and St. George Crater”.

The Fort Point Artists Community (FPAC) exhibited individual works of member artists in their 300 Summer Street home gallery. We were especially struck by “Day of Storms”, a bas relief made from redwood chips by Mario Kon, and the brilliant coloring of “Dragons Breath” by Nathan Bourque. Talent runs in families - South Boston Online

“Listen, 2021”, by Michelle Curran.

had previously reviewed paintings by Bourque’s father, Michael Bourque.

A key apart of the FPAC exhibit welcomed visitors under the title “Protecting Our Sea Grass Habitat”. It had as its goal an awareness of the beauty and life of seagrass, so visitors were asked to take part. The visitors were challenged to jointly design a room-sized installation using paper figures cut to symbolize sea grass marshes and their dwellers.

The lobby of the artists’ live-work studio building at 15 Channel Center hung perhaps 50 or more original works in many media. Most of the these were creations with the central theme of global warming and ocean rise, which ranged from an extremely graphic video of Downtown Boston flooding in 2018 to a digital collage of found images by Michelle Curran she called “Listen, 2021”. Curran’s art work was inspired by the three effects of climate change; it represented droughts, floods, and fires. The only question she left unanswered came from wondering if the droplets in her work of art represented torrential rain or our own human tears.

The USPS lot’s fence along A Street was both the canvas and the frame for an installation entitled “The Proud Thread”

by Kristen Alexandra. “The Proud Thread” is a peacock’s tail created from thread; the greens and blues certainly evoke its feather; since ancient times, peacocks have symbolized regrowth and rejuvenation. And wouldn’t you know that Kristen said about her work of art, “I’m proud as a peacock!”?

The evening Open Studios exhibition was actually a fashion show called “Born to Create”, which was held in the Envoy Hotel’s performance space, directed by Harrison Clark, and featured designs by fashionisto Tyrell Primus of “Visuals”. Local individuals acted as models for the fashions created, many of which were adorned with words that functioned as integral parts of the designs. The Envoy’s space was converted into a Born to Create Fashion Show Runway for the occasion.

Unfortunately, the staging of “Born to Create” left much to be desired.

Lighting to properly view the “Visuals” was sadly lacking, and the ragged timing of the actual event indicated that it hadn’t been adequately rehearsed.

“Day of Storms”, redwood chip bas relief by Mario Kon.

Jeffrey Heyne by his favorite work, “Contour Map with Cattle Fence and Silver Spur”.

More Box Paintings

South Boston Online has written about the recent practice of decoratively painting the utility boxes around South Boston, which used to be known for their somber gray paint. The painted utility box shown here is located on Dorchester Street at Andrew Square. Many others are on Broadway.

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South Boston Catholic Academy News

“A teacher affects eternity; no one can tell where his/her influence stops” by Henry Adams

Mrs. Emily Maher This year we welcomed back our current teachers, as well as some new teachers. Here are some of our new teachers we welcomed to the SBCA family community this school year…

Ms. Emily Barron is our new K0B Lead Teacher. “Ms. Emily is a graduate of Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology and Human Development and Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. In her free time, she enjoys walking her bulldogs around Castle Island, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.” Ms. Taylor Thompson is our

new K0C Lead Teacher. “Previously Ms. Taylor was an Aide in a K1 classroom. She is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and minored in Human Development and Family Studies.

Ms. Taylor was born and raised in South Boston, and in her spare time, she enjoys beach days, traveling and spending time with family and friends.” Ms. Hope Vareika is our new K1A Lead Teacher. “Ms. Hope attended Boston College for undergrad, and received her Master’s in Early Childhood Education from the Lynch School at B.C. this past spring. Hope is passionate about early childhood education and is thrilled to join the K1 team this year. In her free time, Hope enjoys spending time with her friends and family, cheering on Boston College (go Eagles!), and going for walks with her dog Percy.” Mrs. Emily Maher is our new K1C Lead Teacher. “Ms. Emily was born and raised in Manhattan, New York. In 2014, Emily graduated with honors from Wheelock College

in Boston, double majoring in Early Childhood Education and Human Development. In 2016, Emily earned her master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education at Bank Street College in Manhattan. Over the past six years, Emily has worked in a variety of school settings in New York City and Chicago, as well as throughout the Boston area when she returned in 2018. Emily and her husband Dr. Asim Maher reside in Charlestown with their cat Julie and their dog Lily. Emily is thrilled to join the team at SBCA!” Ms. Meghan Leslie is our new 2C Lead Teacher. “Ms. Leslie is from Westchester, NY. She is a graduate of Providence College where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary and Special Education, as well as a Masters of Education in School Counseling.

In her free time, Ms. Leslie enjoys walking, spending time with family and friends, and eating ice cream!” Ms. Kate Sieber is the new 3C Teacher. “Ms. Sieber is very excited to be starting her first year at SBCA in the third grade.

Ms. Sieber is originally from North Attleboro, Massachusetts. She graduated from Stonehill College with a BA in Elementary Education and Psychology in May of 2021. She is currently obtaining her Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction through the Urban Catholic Teacher Corps at Boston College. In her free time, Ms. Sieber loves to read, spend time with her friends and family, and go to the beach!” Mrs. Kellie Defelice is our new Grade 4 Teacher. “Mrs. Defelice is very excited to be joining the SBCA community to teach the fourth grade. Mrs. Defelice

Ms. Emily Barron is from Quincy, Massachusetts. She attended UMass Boston and graduated with a BA in Sociology and completed the Undergraduate Elementary Education program. She continued her education at UMass Boston and graduated with a Master’s in Education.

She has a license in Special Education with Moderate Disabilities. She believes in the value of Catholic Education as she herself attended Catholic Schools and her daughter currently attends a Catholic School. In her free time, Mrs. Defelice likes to spend time with her family and pets, read, go to the beach and travel.” Mr. Jesus Espinal is our new Music Teacher. “Jesus started his musical journey at 7 years old and has been in love with it ever since. Originally from South Florida Jesus Espinal is a graduate from Berklee College of music majored in Jazz composition and minored in Jazz music theory. Jesus believes very much in the benefits of music education for young people and is an active educator/ composer/performer in the Boston area.”

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A Place to Walk South Boston’s Public Green is now complete and even has its name implanted in metal. The view is from Seaport Boulevard; the waters of Boston Harbor are on the other side. Go there via public transport (which is convenient nowadays) and walk across the Public Green. You’ll see many small planters on the way across as well.

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Trick or Treat on Broadway The South Boston Chamber of Commerce businesses, and the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation invite the neighborhood children in costumes to “Trick or Treat along East and West Broadway” on Friday, October 29, 2021 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.

Due to the narrow sidewalks along East Broadway between I Street and L Street, and for the safety and enjoyment of all participants, we are asking that all Trick-or-Treaters walk in the same direction in order to avoid congestion that would cause anyone to step into the street to pass. If you are starting in the area at I Street, please walk along the southern side of the street (odd numbered stores) and continue to L Street, using the cross walk, cross over to the northern side of the street (even numbered stores) and continue back toward I Street.

If you are starting in the area at L Street, please walk along the northern side of the street (even numbered stores) and continue toward I Street, using the cross walk, cross over to the southern side of the street (odd numbered stores) and continue back toward L Street.

Broadway businesses wishing to participate – that have not already received a poster, should contact Karen at 617-990-7062 or email Karen@vibrant-events.com

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“Information Security plays an essential role in banking and we want to provide a safe, secure and convenient process for the community to dispose of their confidential documents.”

The Shred-It events are open to all living or working in the community. There is a 5-box limit per person. For everyone’s protection, social distancing will be in place and masks are required.

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Suffolk Probate and Family Court

Estate of:

24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114

John Francis Flaherty, Jr.

(617)788-8300

Date of Death: 05/04/2021 To all interested persons:

A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Joan F. Regan

Milton

of

MA

requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.

The Petitioner requests that: Joan F Regan

Milton

of

MA

be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration IMPORTANT NOTICE 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 the return day of 11/22/2021.

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 day, action may be taken without further notice to you.

UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration.

BPDA Income-restricted Rental Opportunity

WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court.

Date:

55 West Fifth Street South Boston, MA 02127

9 Income-restricted Units

September 20, 2021 Felix D Arroyo, Register of Probate

# of Units

# of bedrooms

Estimated Square Feet

PUBLISH ONLY THE CITATION ABOVE

Rent

Maximum Income Limit (% AMI)

# built out for mobility impairments

Francis McSweeney, Esq.

3

Studio

450-467

$1,203

70%

1

Regan and Kiely, LLP

BPDA Income-restricted Rental Opportunity

3

1-Bedroom

650

$1,410

70%

-

339 West Broadway South Boston, MA 02127

1

2 Bedroom

850

$1,597

70%

-

2

2 Bedroom

850

$2,322

100%

-

40 Willard St Suite 304 Quincy, MA 02169

2 Income-restricted Units

MPC 560 (8/17/21)

page

# of Units

# of bedrooms

Estimated Square Feet

Rent

Maximum Income Limit (% AMI)

2

1-Bedroom

812

$1,410

70%

1

of

3

Minimum Incomes (set by owner + based on # of bedrooms + Area Median Income (AMI))

Minimum Incomes (set by owner + based on # of bedrooms + Area Median Income (AMI))

# of bedrooms

1-Bedroom

Minimum Income (70% AMI)

Maximum Incomes (set by BPDA + based on household size + Area Median Income (AMI))

Household size

$42,300

Maximum Income (70% AMI)

1

$59,200

2

$67,650

3

$76,100

# of bedrooms

Minimum Income 70% AMI

Minimum Income 100% AMI

Studio

$36,090

N/A

1-Bedroom

$42,300

N/A

2-Bedroom

$47,910

$69,660

Maximum Incomes (set by BPDA + based on household size + Area Median Income (AMI))

Household size

Minimum incomes do not apply to households receiving housing assistance such as Section 8, MRVP, or VASH.

Maximum Income 70% AMI

Maximum Income 100% AMI

1

$59,200

$84,600

2

$67,650

$96,650

3

$76,100

$108,750

4

$84,550

$120,800

5

$91,350

$130,500

6

$98,100

$140,150

Minimum incomes do not apply to households receiving housing assistance such as Section 8, MRVP, or VASH.

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Preference for Households with people with mobility impairments for accessible unit.

Preference for Boston Residents.

Preference for Households with at least one person per bedroom.

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