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Thursday, January 21, 2016

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Updated flood maps shown at FEMA open house By RICK WINTERSON

On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Federal Emergency Management Agency held a well-attended Community Open House at the Boston Teachers Union Hall on Mt. Vernon Street. The primary purpose of the open house was to introduce Boston’s residents and landowners to FEMA’s updated “Flood Insurance Rate Maps.” Several hundred people attended, who kept coming and going throughout. The open house was organized efficiently; the FEMA staff was well-informed and there was a pleasant buzz of interest. A bit of history: For decades, the federal government has provided flood zone maps to the public. The original maps were developed on the ground, using transits and

Exercise caution on the roads this winter

telescopes. They were very useful, but current-day satellite technology (LiDAR) has allowed far more

The good news is that most of South Boston is quite safe from flooding. accurate flood maps to be made. In addition, there have been some recent flooding disasters caused by powerful hurricanes – disasters that were not accurately predicted. The two storms that hit the Gulf Coast – Ivan and Katrina – just over 10 years ago, followed by the Atlantic coast’s Hurricane Sandy in 2012, proved that U.S. flood maps urgently needed updating. FEMA was told, in essence, “to get its act together” to reduce future disaster risks. Continued on Page 6

Last Wednesday, shortly after mid-day, a crash occurred on East Broadway near the intersection with G Street. The accident was serious enough that Engine 2 and Ladder 19 were summoned form the BFD Stationhouse on Fourth Street. Ambulances were also dispatched to the scene; damage to the bodies and suspensions of both vehicles appeared extensive. While the cause of the accident is not known (possibly an attempt at a U-turn on Broadway?), please use this event as a warning to be more careful in the winter of 2016, especially now that snow has begun to fall. -Rick Winterson

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Synthetic marijuana: What parents need to know and tell their kids By KEVIN DEVLIN

he legalization of marijuana, a consideration currently being studied by a group of state senators, is a topic that consistently garners plenty of attention. But synthetic marijuana, an altogether different substance, is a separate matter. Synthetic cannabis - or what is technically synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists - are ‘designer drugs’ which mimic the effect of marijuana sprayed onto a herbalbase material. Synthetic cannabis is commonly known as K2 and Spice, but have a myriad of brand names such as Ivory, Ocean Snow, Black Mamba, Purple Haze, Bliss, and Bombay Blue, to name just a few. It is much more powerful than marijuana and highly dangerous. Synthetic cannabis first went on sale in the early 2000s. You can buy it in a convenience store or on the internet. It’s cleverly sold as incense and not for human consumption. It’s comprised of a “cocktail” of various chemicals sprayed on plants and more than likely mixed and packaged overseas, mainly from China. It isn’t regulated and there

isn’t a standard recipe so the intensity of doses can vary. Some of these chemicals are brand new. Nobody knows what they really are and what effects they can have on the brain. Synthetic cannabis also does not produce positive results in drug tests for cannabis, although it’s possible to detect in urine samples. Surely it’s an easy way to buy weed without the hassle. It’s a no brainer, right? Wrong.

the news when it was reported that he had a bad reaction to synthetic marijuana. Jones reportedly arrived at the Foxborough Police Station shirtless, and without being told to do so by the police, got down on his knees and put his hands behind his head. A witness also mentioned that it looked like Jones was praying. In California in August 2014, Connor Eckhardt, according to his

Why should anyone take the chance of ending up in an emergency room or a mortuary as a result of smoking synthetic marijuana? The most common side effects of this “high” are rapid heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, agitation, drowsiness, vomiting, hallucinations and nausea. Recent studies show that “synthetic cannabis may precipitate psychosis and in some cases it may be prolonged. Some studies suggest that synthetic cannabinoid intoxication is associated with acute psychosis, worsening of previously stable psychotic disorders, and it may trigger a chronic disorder.” Last week, New England Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones made

parents, took one hit of this synthetic crap, fell into a coma and died. In Georgia, Chase Burnett drowned in a hot tube. His parents found synthetic marijuana near the tub. The state of Georgia subsequently banned the sale of this product. In the states of Alabama and Mississippi in April 2015, over 300 ‘Spice’ overdoses were reported in area hospitals. In June 2010, 18-year-old David Rozga of Indianola, Iowa, a high school baseball player and member of the school band, was smoking K2 with some friends. He freaked

out, told them he was “going to hell” and went home, he said, to go to sleep. But he went home and then shot himself. His mom, dadand younger brother, live with this loss every day. Apologists would have you think that this person drowned because he fell asleep and did not die of the synthetic marijuana itself. Some argue that the government doesn’t have a right to ban “euphoria.” Apologists want you to believe that not enough is known about teen suicides, and considering the amount of usage, that the drug is not that harmful. But people on synthetic marijuana do lose control, mentally and physically. They have ended up in serious psychological or fatal situations that could have been avoided. Why should anyone take the chance of ending up in an emergency room or a mortuary as a result of smoking synthetic marijuana? Sit down with your children and discuss this important matter with them. Educate them about the dangers of smoking this poison. Your input and their awareness could save their lives someday.

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Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh delivers the State of the City address on Tuesday night at Symphony Hall. By ELAINE FALLON

Mayor Martin J. Walsh delivered his second State of the City speech (SOTC 16) on Tuesday evening, Jan. 19, in Symphony Hall. While acknowledging the many problems that the city of Boston still faces, the mayor was still emphatically upbeat. Progress in our city has ranged from reductions in crime, homicides and unemployment to the recent news about General Electric’s relocation to the South Boston waterfront. Symphony Hall was an ideal venue for SOTC 16. The acoustics in Boston’s historic cultural center are unmatched; the decor inside Symphony Hall is an ever-present reminder of the city’s heritage.

Keith Lockhart of the Boston Pops remarked that music halls have historically served as gathering places for communities throughout the centuries. And the SOTC 16 preliminary program lived up to that heritage. The Symphony’s Hawthorne String Quartet, the English High School Marching Band, the BFD’s Honor Guard, the Wounded Warriors, Poet Laureate Danielle Legros George, and the excellent Boston Arts Academy Spirituals Ensemble all took part. Many, many, many of Boston’s school children were invited to attend the SOTC 16 scene. South Boston had its own presence at SOTC 16: Fr. Joe White, recently Continued on Page 7

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Innovative teaching propels South Boston Catholic Academy to new heights By JAMIE BROWN

South Boston Catholic Academy is an urban elementary school serving 300 students, preschool to sixth grade, from South Boston, the Seaport District and surrounding communities. Our mission, inspired by our Catholic faith, serves to develop well-rounded students through an environment that is both stimulating and supportive. At the center of South Boston Catholic Academy’s work is a commitment to student learning and high achievement. Our extensive curriculum begins in our Early Childhood Program (preschool and K1), which is a part of the highly regarded Lynch Foundation Early Childhood Project. Teachers create an environment that nurtures the social and emotional well-being of all students in order for effective learning to take place. Through the engaging curriculum, children play in order to achieve high learning goals. The OWL program, “Opening the World of Learning,” is a comprehensive, integrated curriculum that helps students develop language and early literacy skills. In addition to helping children grow in all content areas, OWL helps them to build personal and social

skills. This rewarding curriculum is enriched by fun, hands-on activities. Additionally, teachers receive scholarships to complete their Master’s in Early Childhood education. The Literacy Collaborative, through Lesley College, provides our early elementary teachers explicit coaching around literacy in the classroom to ensure that all of our students are given extensive early exposure to reading and writing. In addition, SBCA also offers a Reading Recovery program for early readers who need effective one-toone intervention.

support is simply our foundation. Learning is enhanced in an innovative way through technology in all classrooms. Beyond the interactive whiteboards, laptops and iPads that enhance daily lessons, SBCA has leveraged the use of technology to help our students achieve across all subject areas. A recent STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiative in classrooms has pushed our students to think critically about these intertwined disciplines and look critically at their real world application. Most recently, our fifth graders used iPads to

A solid curriculum with extensive support is simply our foundation. Unique to SBCA are structures to support student learning outside the classroom. Our “Exceptional Learners” program supports our students who require extra support in their learning through push in and pull out programs. Additionally, the program seeks to work with the students who are high achievers to extend their learning beyond the classroom. With a critical eye on all students’ achievement, this program truly seeks to support all of our students in their growth and learning. A solid curriculum with extensive

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engage in a STEM program where they looked critically at the game of hockey. The “Future Goals: Hockey Scholar” program enabled our students to explore topics including the geometric design of an ice rink, conservation of energy in falling pucks, and speed and velocity using skates. Our arts program, directed by local artist Deb Putnam, has also been bolstered by the use of technology, showing our students that art is much more than paint and brushes. A recent grant funded our art room with 10 mini iPads which our sixth grade students are currently using for an animation project. The project, “When I think of South Boston…” is a series of shorts created with iMotion using a cut paper animation technique. Students in the art room have additionally worked with stop action animation as well as experimented with a green screen as backdrops. Our rigorous, core academic subjects and technology are supplemented by fine arts, technology, physical education, Latin and Greek word study, and a newly established Spanish curriculum in grades 1-6. Furthermore, partnerships with Emmanuel College, Lesley University, Boston College, The Museum of Science and The Lynch Foundation continue to serve as essential resources to provide the academy with additional enhancements to our curriculum. Beyond the school day, our students engage in further learning and are active members of their com-

munity. Our students are active participants in many clubs, sports, and community service organizations. Notably, many students at our school participate in BOKS, a before school exercise program with proven results to improve student concentration and focus throughout the school day. After school, most students join one of our several clubs or teams, including basketball, student council, community service club, and choir. Students in need of extra help receive after school tutoring during our homework club. SBCA’s commitment to preparing its students for future success is highlighted by our Grade 6 students’ acceptance into prestigious middle schools in the Boston area. Recent acceptances include: Boston Latin School, Boston Latin Academy, John D. O’Bryant School, Boston College High School-Arrupe Division, Catholic Memorial, Dexter, Mount Alvernia School, Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, St. Sebastian’s School, Southfield, Thayer Academy, Ursuline Academy, and Xaverian Brothers High School. We offer on-site before and after school programs as well as creative summer enrichment camps and highly regarded test preparation programs. We invite you to contact us for more information, schedule a tour and see what makes South Boston Catholic Academy such a special school.

Join us for our open house on Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m., or by appointment. Call 617-2682326, visit sbcatholicacademy. org, or contact Barbara Keohane, director of business and communications at b.keohane@ sbcatholicacademy.org. Jamie Brown is a Boston College Lynch Leadership Fellow (j.brown@ sbcatholicacademy.org) at South Boston Catholic Academy.

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Thursday January 21, 2016

Local champions: Southie Mite A team wins Mayor’s Cup The South Boston Mite A hockey team won the Mayor’s Cup Tournament on Sunday, Jan. 17 at Boston College competing against other mite A teams from throughout the city. The players include Jackson Ballard,

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Continued from Page 1 FEMA became an authorized federal agency in 1979. In a government reorganization 13 years ago, FEMA was folded into the Department of Homeland Security and is now the government’s primary agency for responding to and recovering from natural disasters. It takes action after state governors ask for federal help, followed by the president formally issuing a “Federal Disaster Declaration.” FEMA will also follow up after a disaster, in an effort to prevent future problems. “Mitigation” is the key word describing FEMA’s mission. South Boston Online has included a newly issued FEMA flood map (see photo) of South Boston. This will give you an idea of how the new maps look. The shaded sections in the Boston Harbor waters indicate wave heights encountered during storms, including down to the ends of the Reserved and Fort Point Channels. Moakley Field is susceptible to flooding more than 1 percent of the time in any given year There’s also a lighter shad-

ing that indicates less frequent flooding potential, such as around Widett Circle and along train tracks. But the good news is that most of South Boston is quite safe from flooding (see map photo). Much of the geography of South Boston is elevated, starting with Boston Street, which in colonial times was the only “dry” route onto our peninsula. And of course, Dorchester Heights is still the highest natural point in the entire city of Boston. However, you must do your own legwork to determine your own property’s exact disaster risk (if any). First, check with your insurance agent. Then if you still have questions, contact the National Flood Insurance Program, which is administered by FEMA. You can do much of this online: msc.fema. gov and floodsmart.gov. Or contact FEMA in Region 1 directly at 99 High St., Sixth Floor, Boston 02110, or 877-336-2734.

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Public Notice for South Boston Waterfront District Municipal Harbor Plan Renewal and Amendment

This February the City of Boston will initiate a planning process to renew and amend the South Boston Waterfront District Municipal Harbor Plan (South Boston MHP). The intent of the planning effort is to facilitate the redevelopment of the parcels at 150 Seaport Boulevard and update the South Boston MHP with the numerous planning initiatives and City policies related to the planning area that have developed since the plan’s approval in 2000. The planning effort will be administered by the Boston Redevelopment Authority, and developed in conjunction with a harbor planning advisory committee that will meet at regularly scheduled public meetings through the winter. The first meeting will be held on February 3, 2016 at District Hall, 75 Northern Avenue, South Boston at 6PM. District Hall is located right across from the Institute for Contemporary Art and a short walk from Courthouse Station on the MBTA Silver Line. Since the submission of the South Boston MHP in 2000 there have also been a number of planning efforts and policy initiatives that relate to the South Boston Waterfront and new development. While the renewal process is more of an administrative exercise to maintain the effectiveness of the South Boston MHP, the renewal of the plan will allow for the integration of recent transportation planning, open space objectives, urban design priorities, as well as climate adaptation and resiliency. The renewal and amendment process will be guided by Chapter 91 of the M.G.L. and 310 CMR 9.00, the Waterways Regulations, which govern new development and uses along the state’s coastline to protect the public’s rights on private and Commonwealth tidelands. The Commonwealth recognizes that each harbor is unique and encourages municipalities to develop comprehensive plans, in accordance with 301 CMR 23.00, the Harbor Plan Regulations, that are tailored to their own objectives and also consistent with state tidelands policies. As harbor plans are longterm, active planning documents the regulations have provisions for renewal and amendments to accommodate changes to development programs and local policy and planning goals. The South Boston MHP renewal will comprise the entire 108 acres of the South Boston MHP planning area, with a single-site amendment for the parcels at 150 Seaport Boulevard, where the Whisky Priest and Atlantic Beer Garden establishments are currently located. When the South Boston MHP was being developed in 2000 these properties were some of the only active businesses in the planning area, functioning as water dependent seafood markets up until the late 1990’s, when they were converted into restaurant use. The redevelopment of these parcels was not anticipated at the time of the South Boston MHP and provisions to facilitate additional density at the property were not included in the plan, however, the state’s approval of the South Boston MHP did contemplate additional height at the location with the consolidation of developable land. With the parcels now under common ownership, and surrounded by new development, there is new interest and opportunity to revitalize the property and have it function to expand the Harborwalk network, enhance the public realm and improve waterfront access. The City of Boston foresees future comprehensive waterfront planning efforts that will be informed by the long range planning currently underway including the Imagine Boston 2030 citywide planning process, Go Boston 2030, Boston Creates, Housing a Changing City and Boston’s Climate Action Plan.

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Thursday January 21, 2016

Political fundraiser held at Touchie McDonough’s Shamrock Pub

The Boston Symphony’s Hawthorne String Quartet plays before the 2016 State of the City address.

Continued from Page 3 the pastor of St. Vincent’s Parish, took part in the Invocation, along with Muslim, Jewish and Protestant clerics. As part of the official recognitions, the mayor singled out Southie’s Hon. Ray Flynn and his wife Kathy. Ray has served both as Boston’s mayor and the U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican. Boston’s schools were a key point of the mayor’s SOTC 16(NOTE: Organized school protesters demonstrated outside SOTC 16). He promised an infusion of funds into the school budget, to include support of pre-K and special education, and he mentioned successes at the Per-

kins School. Walsh also spoke of his plans to make the city age-friendly and to support the arts. He reviewed several accomplishments in 2015; he announced the appointment of Sara Myers as the new BRA director of planning. She will focus on the development of more housing in Boston. South Boston Online will reserve editorial comment on the mayor’s speech until future issues. All we need to say here is that the mayor’s speech was very well delivered and received. His remarks proved that our city is a great place to live, in both the shortterm and the long-term future. Boston Strong!

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As mentioned in last week’s issue, Democrat Paul Gannon, a South Boston attorney and former state Representative here, is running for the state Senate. The seat Paul seeks in a special election is in the Plymouth/Norfolk District. It became vacant earlier this month, when then Sen. Bob Hedlund was sworn in as mayor of Weymouth. The photo depicts Paul’s fundraiser at Touchie McDonough’s Shamrock Pub on Sunday evening. Paul is standing in front (fourth from left); Touchie stands next to his right. -Rick Winterson

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Annual breakfast is a remembrance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., call for continued progress By SUSAN DOUCET

Boston was a city of significance for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., local politicians, activists and leaders reminded attendees at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast on Monday. King studied here, preached here, led peaceful protests on Boston Common, and met with local leaders and officials, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh said during the breakfast. This is where King met his wife, state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz said.

we need to do to continue the fight for full equality. Like the civil rights movement of 50 years ago, it comes to us once again to affirm that black lives matter, black citizens matter and black families matter.” The breakfast, which is co-hosted by St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church and Union United Methodist Church, featured remarks from numerous politicians, including Chang-Diaz, Walsh, Warren, Attorney General Maura Healey, Sen. Edward Markey and Gov. Charlie Baker, as well as religious leaders,

The breakfast, the country’s oldest commemoration of King, did celebrate King and his progress and legacy, but also served as a call for further progress and change, locally and nationally. “Dr. King had a special relationship with our city, Boston,” ChangDiaz said during the 46th annual MLK Breakfast at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on Monday morning. “And that is why I believe it would pain him to look down on us from Heaven and see what the Brookings (Institution) recently showed us. We recently found out that Boston is the most unequal city in the United States when it comes to income disparity.” Chang-Diaz, who called her message challenging rather than celebratory, cited information on income inequality published this month by the nonprofit research and policy organization. The breakfast, the country’s oldest commemoration of King, did celebrate King and his progress and legacy, but also served as a call for further progress and change, locally and nationally. “With the senseless violence over the past year – in Charleston and San Bernardino, Paris and Istanbul, from Baltimore to Boston – we must still strive for peace and justice,” the event’s planning committee wrote in its welcome message. “As we honor Dr. King today, we are reminded that we still have much work to do,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who Master of Ceremonies Carmen Fields called her “homegirl.” “For me, that’s it: safety, voting, opportunity. We know what

educators, and Dr. Ruth Simmons, keynote speaker and former president of Brown University. Markey, the state’s junior senator in Congress, received a standing ovation from the audience of about 1,000 people for his speech that highlighted a message of justice. “We have more work to do,” he reiterated. “What matters in America in 2016 are the same things that mattered when Dr. King was alive: A quality education for all children, a good job and fair wage, affordable health care for everyone, respecting human rights and building safe, strong communities. We must make these things, once again, available.” The first African American president of an Ivy League university, Simmons spoke about the changes she has seen in her lifetime, of King, who she called the “most inspirational figure of my childhood,” and of important principles. “One of the most positive and enabling actions we can take in the midst of the noise and confusion that prevails today is to honor and emulate this man’s life and work, to teach the same principles that guided him and to try to walk in his footsteps,” she said. “If this were the singular inclusive act of your year, it would be time well spent as long as you breath deeply the spirit of this man and take that same spirit into your quotidian thoughts and actions.”

Dr. Ruth Simmons, keynote speaker at the 46th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast, high fives Gov. Charlie Baker on stage during the breakfast on Monday, Jan. 18. (Photo by Susan Doucet)

St. Cyprian’s Church’s Celestial Infernos Youth Steelband performs during the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast. The band, formed in 2002, performs annually at the breakfast. (Photo by Susan Doucet)

A couple listens to Dr. Ruth Simmons, the keynote speaker, during the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast. (Photo by Susan Doucet)

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Thursday January 21, 2016

State of the arts: South Boston in 2016 By RICK WINTERSON

South Boston Online published several articles and photo essays on the themes, music, decorations, and seasonal creations over the Holidays. And the beat of South Boston’s art scene still goes on in 2016. This issue hit the street just after the middle of January and many local art news items continue to flow in. Make it a point to visit the South Boston Branch Library. The library has the prints of Harold Cunniff, who is the Branch Library’s Artist of the Month. Look at the use of colors in his prints, which combine into a triad on the color wheel that is both eye-catching and subdued. He’s also a member of the SBAA (the South Boston Arts Association). Speaking of the SBAA, the group held a Plenary Meeting one Saturday this month. It is the New Year, of course, meaning that a new board of directors has been nominated. Balloting will remain open until late in January, after which the SBAA’s new board and its officers will be announced. The SBAA is assembling a new palette of various activities for 2016; now may be a good time for you to consider joining

Director Kathy Encarnacao welcomes the audience at the Fourth Presbyterian Church’s show, “Urinetown.”

(you don’t have to be an artist yourself to become an SBAA member). Some of the new SBAA activities will center on the SBAA’s proposed gallery at 315 E St. – two doors down from the intersection of E Street and West Broadway. With the cooperation of Danielle Platzer of Neatly Nested and supported by a grant, the SBAA will proudly headline works from its mem-

bers who are studio artists. The SBAA also sponsors poetry, a literary group, and many social and artistic activities. Earlier this month, the Fourth Presbyterian Church Theater Workshop at 340 Dorchester St. presented 10 scenes from the hit musical farce entitled “Urinetown.” This is a spoof about a society in the future, where fees are required before any restroom

can be used. Needless to say, there were some fine song-and-dance numbers by the talented Fourth Church teens, who were accompanied and choreographed by Kevin Black and Kathy Encarnacao, respectively. The State-of-the-Art of the arts scene in South Boston is certainly, well (to use the currently popular “Wordof-the-Month”), robust.

Dan McCole announces that he’s stepping down as SBAA president (Dan will stay on the board).

The new SBAA Gallery at 317 E St., is two doors down from Neatly Nested at E Street and Broadway.

The SBAA in session one Saturday this month. Topics discussed included a new board of directors and plans for 2016.

A print of “salt-shaker” temple dome by the South Boston Arts Association’s Harold Cunniff.

Thursday January 21, 2016

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Meet Abby, McRae and Cara: Three girls enjoying life By KEVIN DEVLIN

They are happy, young girls, all 12 years old, who are doing well in the classroom and keep themselves engaged in the world of sports. These girls agreed that if they lived in the White House, they’d stop terrorism, help the homeless, and attempt to make peace the order of the day throughout the world. They are Abby Colvin, McRae Wiederer and Cara DiMaggio. Abby Colvin is the daughter of Michelle and Brian Colvin. She also has two sisters, Vicky and Michaela, and three family cats named Lilly, Holly, and Kitty. She’s a sixth-grader at the Perry Elementary School in South Boston. Her favorite subject is science and someday she hopes to be a fashion designer. Her favorite color is sky blue and her favorite food is pizza. And her favorite entertainer is American singer Nick Jonas. In her leisure time, Abby likes to draw or watch TV. She also enjoys reading. She’s currently reading “Red Scarf Girl,” a memoir written by Ji-li Jiang in which she chronicles her experiences during the Chinese Cul-

Abby Colvin (from left), McRae Wiederer and Cara DiMaggio stand at the Walsh Center gym after a basketball game.

tural Revolution. In the world of sports, Abby is active in basketball, soccer and softball. She currently plays in the Gate of Heaven CYO house and travel hoop leagues. She’s played in the South Boston Youth Soccer League for as long as she can remember. This past fall, she scored the winning goal in the soccer league shootout to help capture the 12 and under championship. In softball, she’s played for five seasons and is a first baseman. Last summer, Abby caught the last fly ball to end the championship game which their team won.

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McRae Wiederer is the daughter of Ginger and Edward Wiederer. She also has a family dog named Val. McRae is in the seventh grade at the John D. O’Bryant School of Math and Science in Roxbury. Her favorite subject is geography and someday plans on being a veterinarian. Her favorite color is blue and her favorite food is fish. And her favorite athlete is Alex Morgan, an American soccer player, Olympic gold medalist and FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion. In her spare time, McRae also likes

to watch TV and read. She’s currently reading “Ice Like Fire,” a fantasy written by Sara Raasch. In the sports arena, this youngster plays in the South End Youth Soccer League. She also loves going to the Walsh gym and playing hoop in the Gatey hoop program. Cara DiMaggio is the daughter of Vinnie and Mary Beth DiMaggio. She has an older brother, Chris. She’s a sixth-grader at the Boston Collegiate Charter School in Dorchester. Her favorite subject is math and she eventually plans on being a biologist. Her favorite color is turquoise and she loves pasta. And her favorite singer is Ariana Grande. During her down time, Cara loves hanging out with her best bud, Abby Colvin. Like Abby, she enjoys drawing. Cara also enjoys reading. She’s currently reading “Behind the Bookcase,” a fantasy written by Mark Steensland. On the playing fields, Cara has been a second baseman in the South Boston Youth Softball League for the past four summers. Additionally, she’s played in the Gatey travel and house hoop leagues for the past five seasons. She just likes keeping busy.

ZONING HEARING The Zoning Commission of the City of Boston hereby gives notice, in accordance with Chapter 665 of the Acts of 1956, as amended, that a public hearing will be held on February 10, 2016, at 9:15 AM, in Room 900, Boston City Hall, in connection with a petition for the approval of the Fifth Amendment to the Development Plan for Planned Development Area No. 78 (“Fifth Amendment”), Seaport Square filed by the Boston Redevelopment Authority. Said Fifth Amendment would reflect the final maximum height of the approved project on Seaport Square Block K. A copy of the petition and the Fifth Amendment may be viewed at the office of the Zoning Commission, Room 916, Boston City Hall, between 9 AM and 5 PM any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. For the Commission, Kathleen R. Pedersen Executive Secretary

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Gate of Heaven defeats St. Ann’s of Dorchester By KEVIN DEVLIN

On Sunday, Jan. 17, at the Walsh

Center gym, Gatey defeated Saint Ann’s of Dorchester, 38-20. For Gate of Heaven, Caitlyn Fitzger-

Pictured is the Saint Ann’s of Dorchester fifth and sixth grade travel basketball team coached by Danny Griffin, who is also one of Boston’s finest, a Boston Police Department officer who serves and protects all of us.

ald, Cara DiMaggio, and Abby Colvin netted eight points apiece, while Sarah Day and Mary Kate

Hart contributed six points each. For Saint Ann’s, Lola Griffin scored eight points.

Pictured is the Gate of Heaven CYO fifth and sixth grade travel basketball team which is coached by Jerry Galvin and Jean Harrison. The players are Mary Kate Hart, Cara DiMaggio, Caitlyn Fitzgerald, Sarah Day, Sara Galvin, Colleen Lombardo, Giana Leone, Meghan Harrison, Abby Colvin, Keira Wilbanks and Emma Gillis.

Metro Energy remains undefeated by eking out victory against defending champions

The Metro Energy Club is coached by Billy Crowley. The players are Logan Crowley, James Buzzell, Matiru Mwangi, Mohamed Sharari, Pat Craddock, Xavier Nunez, Ryan Galvin, Mikael McGarry, Jerry Alfred, Eric Pance, Aidan Young, Aldo Noury-Ello, Andrew Markarian, and Trevor Pyne. BY KEVIN DEVLIN

On Sunday, Jan. 17, at the Walsh Center gym, the Metro Energy Club in the Gate of Heaven CYO cadet house hoop league eked out a hardfought three-point victory against the

PS Deli Club. In defeating the defending champions, the Metro Energy Club won their ninth straight game and remains undefeated in regular season play. Only three games remain before the second season begins. Metro Energy Club Coach Billy

The PS Deli Club is coached by Michael Donovan. The players are Tommy White, Joey Maiullari, Dermot Murray, Jake Harrison, Cam Lapaglia, Jonathan Walsh, Dan Mahoney, Peter Gailunas, Domenic Mancuso, Johnny Seero, Jim Dalta, Mike Brooks, Jack McGinn, and Jarred Chuminski.

Crowley is pleased with his young hoop warriors. “What I like about this team is that the older kids cheer on their younger teammates,” Crowley said. “My younger kids play the best defense and try so hard that they actually push the

older kids to play smarter and harder that what they normally do. “As a team,” he concluded, “I love how all the kids talk to each other and try to give advice to each other. They play as a team and really do care. I’m proud of them.”

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Micky Ward visits Peter Welch’s Gym

Gym owner Peter Welch and legendary boxer Micky Ward at Welch’s gym. By RICK WINTERSON

Certainly, Peter Welch’s Gym is a mecca for conditioning. Arguably, the boxing regimen creates some of the world’s most perfectly conditioned athletes. And that includes women, too: The membership numbers at PWG are about evenly split between guys and gals. Last Sunday was a big day at PWG. It was crowded and the workouts emphasizing body punching were underway. The guest of honor, the once welterweight champion Micky Ward from Lowell, came in around 12:30 p.m. He was there to demonstrate his body punching techniques, some of which involve coming in low and to the left on the torso, while avoiding the opponent’s quick jabs to the head. Ward has achieved well-deserved fame for his boxing courage and

endurance. He’s a welterweight (approximately 140 pounds). He is one of the very few professional boxers to have fought in three consecutive Ring Magazine’s Fights of the Year – 2001, ’02 and ’03, once against Emanuel Burton and twice against Arturo Gatti. Ward still lives in Lowell, where he operates his own gym. A contingent of ultimate fighters dropped in at PWG last Sunday as well, welterweight champ Robbie Lawlor among them. UFC President Dana White had been in town since the UFC weigh-in the day before. He’s a Southie lad himself; he and Peter Welch are close friends. Sunday evening was the night of the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the Garden. Ultimate Fighting takes place in an octagon, rather than the so-called “squared circle” of a boxing ring. And it is, in fact, “ultimate.”

A view of Peter Welch’s Gym members practicing their footwork and jabs this weekend.

Nick, Robbie Lawlor (UFC Welterweight Champ), and Tommy C. pose at Peter Welch’s Gym this weekend.

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Predicting a Patriots victory: Southie residents preview the AFC Championship Game The American Football Conference Championship Game to be held Sunday in Denver is on everyone’s minds in Patriot Nation. Will our heroes prevail or lose to the dreaded Denver Broncos? Here’s what Southie residents think about this classic NFL matchup. “The Patriots will continue to work hard and play together as a team. Although Brady is certainly the leader, each player contributes to their success. I expect the Pats to be well-coached and prepared…Each player will give 100 percent effort. Pats win by a field goal.” (Ed Flynn) NE 20 “The Pat’s won’t DEN 17 lose to the Broncos. ‘Goodell’s Zebras’ might beat the Pats in Denver because Goodell would rather see the steroid freak win over the guy who took some air out of a football. It will be a hard hitting game. The team with the ball last will win. Gostkowski wins it with a clutch field goal. Patriots win 20-17.” (Calogero LoGrasso) NE DEN

31 21

“Pretty simple, Pats are healthy, offense

is back. There isn’t a defense in the league that can stop them when they’re running on all cylinders. Playing in Denver means nothing this year. Pats 31, Broncos 21.” (Marc Iannaco) NE 31 “It’s going to be DEN 16 tough to run against Denver’s tough defense… but Brady should have no problem moving the ball downfield with Edelman, Gronk, Lafell, and Amendola. Look for Josh McDaniels to pull out a couple of trick plays with James White for big games and running Steve Jackson up the middle in the fourth quarter to run out the clock. Denver’s offense doesn’t scare me. Patriots 31-16 for a date with Arizona in the Super Bowl.” (Sean Monahan) NE 27 “I think they’re DEN 19 gonna win. They’ll be okay. I don’t think Denver can put up the points… they struggle. With the way Brady plays and with his receivers back…it’s onto the Super Bowl. Pats 27, Broncos 19.” (Joseph Kelly)

NE 21 “The Denver BronDEN 13 cos offense doesn’t really scare anyone these days. The Pats defense will come up big and stop their ground game making the Broncos one-dimensional. The Broncos won’t stop the Pats offense that has survived the injury tornado that sidelined their stars in December. Edelman, Amendola, and Gronk are back and that’s great for Patriot Nation. Pats win 21-13.” (Sean Devlin) NE 36 “The offense is back. DEN 17 Big win! 36-17. On to the Super Bowl. Go Pats.” (Tommy McDonough)

NE 34 “No matter how DEN 17 bad Denver’s playing or how good we’re playing, playing in Denver has always been tough. Either bad calls against us or lucky plays for Denver hurts us…it’s like the house of horrors most of the time. But hopefully it can change Sunday and we win. Pats 34, Denver 17.” (Guy Mirisola) -Predictions compiled by South Boston Online’s staff writer Kevin Devlin southbostononline.com

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NOTICE OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATION On-Terminal Areas Former Owner: Coastal Oil New England (CONE) Current Owner: Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) MassDEP Release Tracking Number (RTN): 3-257 AUL Property Address: 900 East First Street, South Boston, Massachusetts A release of oil and/or hazardous materials has occurred at this location, which is a disposal site as defined by M.G.L. c. 21E, § 2 and the Massachusetts Contingency Plan, 310 CMR 40.0000. On November 25, 2015, the Massachusetts Port Authority recorded with the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds a Notice of Activity and Use Limitation on the disposal site, pursuant to 310 CMR 40.1070 through 40.1080. The Notice of Activity and Use Limitation (AUL) will allow, limit, and require the following activities and uses on the property located at 900 East First Street: 1. Activities and Uses Consistent with Maintaining a Condition of No Significant Risk. South of Noise Wall - Buffer Open Space (i) Activities and uses on the area south of the Noise Wall include recreational purposes, vehicular and pedestrian traffic, parking, landscaping, hardscaping, routine mainte¬nance of hardscaped and/or landscaped areas and customary accessory uses, provided that direct contact with, disturbance, or relocation of, the soils located beneath the Cap as defined in Paragraph 3(i) below is prevented; (ii) Construction, excavation and/or other subsurface activities performed within the Cap as defined in Paragraph 3(i) below, including non-emergency utility work and re-grading activities, structures, improvements, and installation of utilities that are consistent with the allowable uses in Paragraph 1(i) above, such as, but not limited to park pavilions, parking areas, benches, lighting, sign posts, etc., provided that the Cap is repaired and/or replaced with an equivalent Cap as described in Paragraph 3(i) and any excavation or grading activities are not subject to Paragraphs 3 (iii) and (iv) below. The repaired and/or rebuilt Cap must be completed within twenty (20) days following the completion of the project; and must prevent direct contact, disturbance or relocation of, the soils that were located beneath the original Cap; (iii) Construction, excavation and/or other subsurface activities below the Cap as defined in Paragraph 3(i) below, including non-emergency utility work and re-grading activities, structures, improvements, and installation of utilities that are consistent with the allowable uses in Paragraph 1(i) above, such as, but not limited to, park pavilions, parking areas, benches, lighting, sign posts, etc., provided that the Cap is repaired and/or replaced with an equivalent Cap as described in Paragraph 3(i) and any excavation or grading activities are conducted in accordance with Paragraphs 3 (iii) and (iv) below. The repaired and/or rebuilt Cap must be completed within twenty (20) days following the completion of the project; and must prevent direct contact, disturbance or relocation of, the soils that were located beneath the original Cap. Activities that disturb or have the potential to disturb soil located greater than beneath NGVD elevation 7.8 may encounter light non-aqueous phase liquid (LNAPL). (iv) An area of soil impacted by asbestos is located south of the Noise Wall beneath NGVD elevation 7.8 as shown on Exhibit B. A gravel barrier has been placed over the soil. Any activities that result in penetration or disturbance of the gravel barrier must be repaired and/or replaced with an equivalent material in accordance with Paragraph 3 (i) and constructed in accordance with Paragraphs 3(iii), (iv), and (vi) below. Asbestos-impacted cannot be relocated to areas where direct contact may occur. (v) An area of solidified soil impacted by light non-aqueous phase liquid (LNAPL) is located south of the Noise Wall beneath NGVD elevation 7.8 as shown on Exhibit B. A geotextile marker layer has been placed over the solidified material. Any activities that result in penetration or disturbance of the geotextile marker layer must be repaired and/or replaced with an equivalent material in accordance with Paragraph 3 (i) and constructed in accordance with Paragraphs 3(iii), (iv), and (vii) below. (vi) Emergency underground utility repair. Emergency underground utility repairs conducted below the Cap must be completed in a manner to prevent relocation of soil from below the Cap to within the Cap. Emergency repair of underground utilities is not subject to Paragraph 3(iii) and 3(iv); (vii) Such other activities or uses which, in the Opinion of a Licensed Site Professional (LSP), shall present no greater risk of harm to health, safety, public welfare or the environment than the activities and uses set forth in this Paragraph; and (viii) Such other activities and uses not identified in Paragraph 2 as being Activities and Uses Inconsistent with the AUL. North of Noise Wall (ix) Activities and uses on the area north of the Noise Wall for commercial and industrial activities and uses including, without limitation, port operations; manufacturing; assembling, container storage, storage; warehousing, and distribution uses and all activities customarily incidental thereto. (x) Improvements, demolition, construction of buildings or other structures, such as, but not limited to, cranes and berths, provided that such buildings or structures are constructed in accordance with Paragraphs 3(x) and (xi) below. Activities that disturb or have the potential to disturb soil located greater than beneath NGVD elevation 7.8 may encounter LNAPL. (xi) An area of soil impacted by asbestos is located north of the Noise Wall beneath NGVD elevation 7.8 as shown on Exhibit B. A gravel barrier has been placed over the soil. Any activities that result in penetration or disturbance of the gravel barrier must be repaired and/or replaced with an equivalent material in accordance with Paragraph 3 (xiii) and constructed in accordance with Paragraphs 3 (x) and (xi) below. Asbestos-impacted soil cannot be relocated to areas where direct contact may occur. (xii) An area of solidified soil impacted by LNAPL is located north of the Noise Wall beneath NGVD elevation 7.8 as shown on Exhibit B. A geotextile marker layer has been placed over the solidified material. Any activities that result in penetration or disturbance of the geotextile marker layer must be repaired and/or replaced with an equivalent material in accordance with Paragraph 3 (xiv) and constructed in accordance with Paragraphs 3(x) and (xi) below. (xiii) Construction of new buildings, provided that an LSP evaluates the potential for vapor intrusion from LNAPL, soil, and groundwater into indoor air in the proposed building. If the LSP’s evaluation indicates the potential for vapor intrusion into the proposed building, the proposed building shall be designed to mitigate the vapor intrusion pathway and the potential migration of volatile organic compounds into indoor air. (xiv) Emergency underground utility repair. Emergency underground utility repairs conducted below the Cap must be completed in a manner to prevent relocation of soil from below the Cap to within the Cap. Emergency repair of underground utilities is not subject to Paragraph 3(x) and 3(xi); (xv) Such other activities or uses which, in the Opinion of an LSP, shall present no greater risk of harm to health, safety, public welfare or the environment than the activities and uses set forth in this Paragraph; and (xvi) Such other activities and uses not identified in Paragraph 2 as being Activities and Uses Inconsistent with Maintaining a Condition of No Significant Risk. 2. Activities and Uses Inconsistent with Maintaining a Condition of No Significant Risk. South of Noise Wall - Buffer Open Space (i) Use of the area south of the Noise Wall as a residence (either single or multi-family), school, daycare, children’s nursery, commercial, mixed-use or industrial facility; (ii) Construction of buildings, structures, improvements, and installation of utilities that require excavation, disturbance, penetration, or relocation of the soil beneath the Cap as defined in Paragraph 3(i), except for those allowed by Paragraph 1(iii) (iii) The cultivation of fruits and vegetables intended for human consumption, except those that have been planted in raised beds; (iv) Planting of deep rooted trees that extend below the Cap as defined in Paragraph 3 (i). (v) Any activity and use that may result in disturbance of or relocation of soils below the Cap as defined in Paragraph 3 (i), disturbance or penetration of the gravel barrier, or disturbance or penetration of the geotextile marker layer at or below NGVD elevation 7.8 without prior development and implementation of a Health and Safety

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Plan (HASP) and a Soil Management Plan (SMP) in accordance with Paragraphs 3 (iii), (iv), (vi), and (vii)below; except as provided for in Paragraph 1(iv) and (v) above. North of Noise Wall (vi) Use of the area North of the Noise Wall as a residence (either single or multi-family), school, daycare, or childrenâ€™s nursery, park or playground; (vii) Any use of soil for the growing of fruits or vegetables for human consumption, except those that have been planted in raised beds. (viii) Any activity and use that may result in disturbance of or relocation of soils, disturbance or penetration of the gravel barrier, or disturbance or penetration of the geotextile marker layer at or below NGVD elevation 7.8 without prior development and implementation of a HASP and a SMP in accordance with Paragraphs 3 (x), (xi), (xiii), and (xiv) below; except as provided for in Paragraph 1(xi) and (xii) above. (ix) Construction of new buildings whose design was not evaluated by an LSP for the potential for vapor intrusion from LNAPL, soil, or groundwater into indoor air in the proposed building. If the LSPâ€™s evaluation indicates the potential for vapor intrusion into the proposed building, the proposed building shall be designed to mitigate the vapor intrusion pathway and the potential migration of volatile organic compounds into indoor air. 3. Obligations and Conditions. The following obligations and/or conditions are necessary and shall be undertaken and/or maintained at the Property to maintain a Permanent Solution and a Condition of No Significant Risk: South of Noise Wall - Buffer Open Space (i) The Cap is defined as soil, landscape, and hardscape above NGVD elevation 7.8 which has a minimum thickness of three-feet of clean soil or an equivalent barrier in the Opinion of an LSP. (ii) Prior to excavation extending below the Cap an evaluation for the presence of LNAPL must be performed by an LSP. (iii) A HASP must be prepared and implemented prior to commencement of any subsurface activities except emergency repair of underground utilities or work performed in clean utility corridors, whether undertaken by the Owner or any other person or entity, that may disturb or encounter soil located below the Cap as defined in Paragraphs 3 (i). The HASP must be prepared by a Certified Industrial Hygienist or other qualified individual appropriately trained in worker health and safety procedures and requirements. The HASP should specify the type of personal protection, engineering controls and environmental monitoring necessary to prevent worker and other potential receptor exposures to impacted soil through ingestion, dermal contact and inhalation. Workers who may come in contact with impacted soil should be trained on the requirements of the HASP. The HASP must meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120. (iv) A Soil Management Plan (SMP) shall be prepared by an LSP and implemented prior to the commencement of any planned (non-emergency) utility installation, repair or maintenance activity, or any construction activity, which is likely to disturb or encounter soil on the below the Cap as defined in Paragraphs 3 (i). The SMP shall be prepared in accordance with the MCP, 310 CMR 40.0030. The SMP should describe soil excavation, handling, storage, transport, and disposal procedures and include a description of engineering controls and air monitoring procedures necessary to ensure that on-site workers and receptors in the vicinity are not affected by volatile organic compounds or fugitive dust or particles. Procedures for managing water encountered in the excavation should also be addressed in the SMP. Procedures for the characterization of waste and procedures for proper transportation and disposal are outlined in 310 CMR 40.0030. (v) If work is performed that penetrates or disturbs the Cap as defined in Paragraph 3 (i) the Cap must be repaired and/or replaced with an equivalent material. (vi) If work is performed below NGVD elevation 7.8 that penetrates or disturbs the gravel barrier overlying soil impacted by asbestos the gravel barrier must be repaired and/or replaced with an equivalent material. (vii) If work is performed below NGVD elevation 7.8 that penetrates or disturbs the geotextile marker layer placed over the solidified material the geotextile marker layer must be repaired and/or replaced with an equivalent material. (viii) The Cap must be inspected at least annually to confirm its ability to effectively prevent exposure(s) to underlying soils through direct contact, ingestion and/or inhalation. (ix) The Cap must be maintained, repaired or replaced as necessary with a comparable barrier, in the opinion of the LSP, to prevent exposure(s) to underlying soils through direct contact, ingestion and/or inhalation. North of Noise Wall (x) A HASP must be prepared and implemented prior to commencement of any subsurface activities except emergency repair of underground utilities or work performed in clean utility corridors, whether undertaken by the Owner or any other person or entity, that may disturb or encounter soil. The HASP must be prepared by a Certified Industrial Hygienist or other qualified individual appropriately trained in worker health and safety procedures and requirements. The HASP should specify the type of personal protection, engineering controls and environmental monitoring necessary to prevent worker and other potential receptor exposures to impacted soil through ingestion, dermal contact and inhalation. Workers who may come in contact with impacted soil should be trained on the requirements of the HASP. The HASP must meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120; (xi) A SMP shall be prepared by a Licensed Site Professional and implemented prior to the commencement of any planned (non-emergency) utility installation, repair or maintenance activity, or any construction activity, which is likely to disturb or encounter soil. The SMP shall be prepared in accordance with the MCP (310 CMR 40.0030). The SMP should describe soil excavation, handling, storage, transport, and disposal procedures and include a description of engineering controls and air monitoring procedures necessary to ensure that on-site workers and receptors in the vicinity are not affected by volatile organic compounds or fugitive dust or particles. Procedures for managing water encountered in the excavation should also be addressed in the SMP. On-site workers need to be informed of the requirements in the SMP. Procedures for the characterization of waste and procedures for proper transportation and disposal are outlined in 310 CMR 40.0030. (xii) An evaluation by LSP for the presence of LNAPL is required for activities that disturb or have the potential to disturb soil located beneath NGVD elevation 7.8. (xiii) If work is performed below NGVD elevation 7.8 that penetrates or disturbs the gravel barrier overlying soil impacted by asbestos the gravel barrier must be repaired and/or replaced with an equivalent material. (xiv) If work is performed below NGVD elevation 7.8 that penetrates or disturbs the geotextile marker layer placed over the solidified material the geotextile marker layer must be repaired and/or replaced with an equivalent material. (xv) Designs for new construction and building improvements shall be reviewed by an LSP for the potential for vapor intrusion from LNAPL, soil and groundwater to indoor air, and, if appropriate, the new construction shall be designed to control the potential migration of volatile organic compounds into indoor air. Building components installed to control the potential migration of volatile organic compounds into indoor air shall be reasonably maintained. Any person interested in obtaining additional information about the Notice of Activity and Use Limitation may contact Ileen S. Gladstone, P.E., LSP, LEED AP, of GEI Consultants, Inc., 400 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, MA 01801, 781-721-4000 or Erik Bankey of the Massachusetts Port Authority at One Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA 02128, 617-568-3500. The Notice of Activity and Use Limitation and the disposal site file can be viewed at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) website using Release Tracking Number (RTN) 3-0257 at http://public.dep.state.ma.us/SearchableSites2/Search.aspx or at the MassDEP Northeast Regional Office, 205 Lowell Street, Wilmington, MA 01887, 978-694-3200.

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