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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019
VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74
Rep. Biele, Passes Legislation to Support and Honor Veterans Increases access to mental health services at public colleges and universities, recognizes the historical contributions of Revolutionary War hero
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ast week, State Representative David Biele joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing legislation to improve mental health care for student veterans and to honor the military service contributions of a female American Revolutionary War soldier. One bill establishes a continuing education program to train public higher education counselors on the symptoms of conditions like posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and available resources for treatment for veterans attending state colleges
and universities. The legislation aims to provide the necessary training for both clinical and non-clinical counselors working to support the unique needs of the more than 2,500 veteran students attending the state’s 29 public higher education institutions. The second bill establishes a 15-member commission to design a memorial in honor of Deborah Sampson, who disguised herself as a man in order to serve in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. “I was proud to join my colleagues in supporting legislation that increases services for veterans and honors their contributions to our country,” said Rep. Biele. “This legislation will support veterans transitioning to civilian life by training counselors at colleges and universities to recognize and support veterans who may be suffering from the invisible wounds of
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she later fell seriously ill and was hospitalized, her identity was discovered. On October 23, 1783, she received an honorable discharge and was the only woman to receive a full military pension for her service in the Continental Army. John Hancock and Paul Revere assisted her in obtaining her military pension, and General John Patterson selected her as his aide de camp due to her bravery and leadership. Sampson is the official state heroine of Massachusetts. The two bills build on the House’s long-standing support for veterans with Massachusetts’ benefits and services often ranked as No. 1 in the nation. Most recently the Legislature passed the BRAVE Act as well as legislation to assist veterans with funeral and burial expenses and property taxes. The bills will now go to the Senate.
war. This legislation also recognizes the contributions of Deborah Sampson and her inspiring story of service and bravery during the founding of our country.” In 1782, Sampson used the name Robert Shurtleff to join the elite Fourth Massachusetts Infantry Regiment led by Captain George Webb at West Point. Over the following year and a half, she participated in dangerous scouting missions, led a raid that brought about the capture of 15 Tory men, and stormed a British fort during the Siege of Yorktown. Over the course of her service, Sampson sustained injuries including a forehead gash from a sword and a gunshot wound to the thigh. For the latter, she removed the bullet herself to avoid detection as a woman. When
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Boston Police Deparment (BPD) Update by Rick Winterson
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he BPD led off the meeting with a briefing on the current Station C-6 enforcement status. Perhaps the most notable news was the successful Halloween “Trick or Treat” hours between 4 and 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 31. In part because the rain held off, the streets and sidewalks were very crowded from one end of Broadway to the other. The coverage by the members of Station C-6, which included officers on foot and in squad cars at major intersections, was excellent. The participants in Halloween enjoyed
the evening without any accidents. The clustering of (homeless?) individuals around major intersections and squares begging for handouts – even in the middle of car-filled streets – has been significantly improved. As the cold weather has advanced, the police have encouraged them to seek shelter, which is available, or simply to ask these individuals to stay off the sidewalks or to move along. And there have been a couple of very significant drug busts, along with the accompanying arrests, in and around residences along Dorchester Avenue and West Broadway. These arrests not only uncovered significant stashes of hard drugs but also (very) substantial amounts of cash.
Msgr. Thomas J. McDonnell and Frank Kelley Thanksgiving Dinner
The police also reported on a couple of purse-snatchings and some instances of public drinking. A question was asked about break-ins. The day after the NAC meeting, BPD Community Services responded that there have been eleven (11) break-ins in the Station C-6 jurisdiction since August, which is (approximately) just over one per week. That is actually a decrease from the number of breakins experienced over the same period last year in 2018. The location of this year’s break-ins has been “scattered”, according to the Police Department, so it appears that they are the work of random individuals, not one person or small gang of lawbreakers. Two of the 11 incidents took place in two storage units in the same building on Dorchester Avenue. Much of the November NAC meeting was devoted to ongoing steps and programs to reduce traffic risks, especially pedestrian safety
as the streets of South Boston become ever more crowded and active. In response to several questions from City Councilor Ed Flynn, The BTD’s (Boston Traffic Department’s) Pat Hoey provided a multi-point rundown of steps they have taken locally to improve safety on our streets. Improvements to various ramps, pedestrian crosswalk lights, and plans for traffic around upcoming developments were presented. Uber and Lyft now have “designated pickup” spots in the Seaport. Ongoing work to be done includes troublesome intersections at 2nd, 3rd, and E Streets, recalibration of lights along main thoroughfares, and public transit in the Seaport District (a public meeting is planned about this topic on December 9). In general, satisfaction was expressed at progress made by Station C-6 since the last monthly update meeting.
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Mary Dorion Arrives at One Century Photos by Bill Frew
Commentary by Dotty Morris
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ary Dorion is a lifelong resident of South Boston – and certainly, she has had a very long life that she has very much enjoyed. Mary celebrated her one hundredth (yes, that’s 100!) birthday last weekend, on Saturday, November 9. A dozen members of Mary’s family got together to celebrate the blessed and joyful, once-in-alifetime Anniversary that marked her century-long life on Earth. Her birthday party took place at the Colonial Nursing Home in Weymouth. Four generations of her family attended the party. The happy event included a birthday cake (of course) with rea l ca nd les, which Ma r y herself energetically blew out. A mon g M a r y ’s m a ny community-oriented activities were her decadeslong membership and regular contributions to our loca l Writers Group, a key part of the South Boston Arts Association (the SBA A). In addition to her literary talent, Mary is
also a fierce and highly vocal student of all things political – in South Boston, city wide, in the Commonwealth, and at the Federal level (including some occasional actions dealing with Suffolk County). The SBA A delegation attending Mary’s celebration was led by Dotty Morris; it included Bill Frew, Peter Schof ield, Paul
Conley, Bob Kerrigan, and Joe Kebartas – all of them writers and authors in their own right. You can see from the energy
with which Mary is blowing out the candles on her cake that she is still well and enjoying life hugely.
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Veterans Day, 2019 by Rick Winterson
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outh Boston has always honored its military veterans in many ways, especially with our own memorials to them and particularly on every Veterans Day. Last Monday, November 11, 2019, was no exception. At 9 a.m., the Thomas J. Fitzgerald VFW Post No. 561 opened its doors for a Veterans Day reception and assembly at the Post quarters on Fourth Street, just before the Veterans Memorial Mass at St. Brigid Church at 10. Sen. Nick Collins brought a special guest – his daughter, Justine. At 9:30, Post members and their guests formed up and paraded to St. Brigid Church on East Broadway. They were led by the JROTC Cadets from Excel High School, and marched to pipe-and-drum military music. The Mass was held in the St. Brigid Lower Church, and was said by Fr. Joe White, the Fitzgerald Post Chaplain. He pointed out in his salutation at the start of Mass that the word “Eucharist” means gratitude – clearly, we have to be grateful to our veterans, most especially to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Mass was followed by a brunch in Cushing Hall. Please keep in mind that the Fitzgerald Post is now accepting in-kind Christmas donations for
The march to St. Brigid from the Fitzgerald Post for Veterans Day Mass. residents of the Chelsea Soldiers Home – hats, socks, scarves, toiletries, etc. In another Veterans Day observance, The Castle Island Association, led by Bill Spain, held its annual Flag Retirement Ceremony on the Fort Independence Parade Ground, with the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The Ceremony is a respectful way to dispose of old American flags that have become worn, torn, frayed, or faded beyond use. It involves gathering the old flags together and solemnly burning them so that no one can
misuse or profane them. The ceremony proceeded with piped music by the Scottish-American Military Society. Sr. Florence Kahler, CSJ, remarked upon the quest for peace being the only true, valid reason for warfare. Adjutant Bill Wolf gave his Sergeant-at-Arms John Killion the stirring command, “Sergeant-at-Arms, destroy these flags”. Killion lit the flags in the enclosed grate afire, and the pipers played “Amazing Grace” as they burned. Amazing Grace As an editorial comment following Veterans Day, South Boston has emplaced a number of memorials
to its veterans, including the nation’s first Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Medal of Honor (M Street) Park, and more recently, the striking World War II Memorial near the Sugar Bowl. But we need a Memorial to the 103 veterans from South Boston who perished in World War I. The South Boston Allied War Veteran Council, the organization that runs the Evacuation/St. Patrick’s Day Parade, wants this to happen. So let’s do it, beginning next year – 100 years after World War I, 400 years after the Pilgrims landed in the New World at what is now Plymouth. It’s time!
Veterans Day Mass and celebration of Thomas Fitzgerald VFW Post veterans in South Boston at St. Bridget Church. Fr. Joseph White celebrated Mass, City Councillor Ed Flynn, Kathy Flynn and former Mayor Ray Flynn.
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Sergeant-at-Arms John Killion ignites South Boston’s discarded flags.
Sen. Nick at the Fitzgerald Post with daughter Justine.
Sr. Florence Kahler, CSJ, speaks of the blessings of peace at the flag retirement.
Bill Spain opens the Flag Retirement Ceremony, with Adjutant Bill Wolf.
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SBCC Comedy Night, 2019 by Rick Winterson
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ast Friday evening, the South Boston Collaborative Center (the SBCC) held its annual Comedy Night Fundraiser. This year’s Comedy Night took place in Florian Hall. It was a great success, and it helps to support a cause that began in the late ‘90s – stopping the epidemic of teen suicides (often connected with drug use and abuse) that took so many young lives back then. The word “comedy” means funny, of course, and the 2019 Comedy Night was no exception. This year’s two comic talents were that South Boston favorite, Johnny Pizzi, and Artie Januario, who is nicknamed “the Pharmacist”, which he once was. The raffles were elegant and eye-catching. The musical entertainment, consisting of a one-man band named Tom Bruhl, is worth a word or two. Tom has a
Rob Pacitti receives his much-deserved Award from Andy Ward, Dirctor of the SBCC and Congressman Steven Lynch. versatile voice – “Margaritaville”, right after “Mack the Knife” – and he played sax (both alto and tenor), flute, and guitar, along with singing his varied vocals 508-8286996, if you want to contact him). The high point of the evening was the award to Rob Pacitti – a member of the SBCC’s Board of Directors, along with the many,
These ladies showing their support.
Yes, it was festive group at the 2019 Comedy Night.
many other community services he performs. Andy Ward, Director of the SBCC, and Congressman Steve Lynch shared the Master of Ceremonies duties. Each of them referred to Darlene Sheehan, for whom the evening’s award has been named – the Darlene Sheehan “Beacon of Hope” Award. And they both recalled
Joe “Dodo” Nee, whose name now adorns the South Boston Joseph Nee Collaborative Center. Bill McGonagle, who died recently, was praised for providing space for the Collaborative Center in the Old Colony/Anne Lynch development. Rob Pacitti’s record of community involvement does not need to be repeated again. It’s truly extraordinary, especially Rob’s devotion to “Special Kids”. Both Andy and Steve compared Rob’s efforts to Joe’s and to Darlene’s. Perhaps the best way to describe Rob’s contributions is to simply say that whenever he takes on anything, “it just seems to get done!” He richly deserves the 2019 Darlene Sheehan “Beacon of Hope” Award, as well as the citation conferred upon him last Friday by State Rep. David Biele. And then the comedians took over. A ll in all, the 2019 Collaborative Center’s Comedy Night was a marvelous evening.
A familiar trio – Chico, Bill, and Brian.
State Rep. David Biele confers a House citation upon Rob Pacitti.
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Gate of Heaven and St. Brigid Parishes with St. Augustine Chapel Welcomes Father Karlo Horcurscak
ardinal Sean O’Malley has appointed Father Karlo Horcurscak to our Parishes effective November 2, 2019. Father Karlo was ordained for the Archdioceses of Boston 5 years ago. Since that time, he has been Parochial Vicar and Pastor of the Parishes in Beverly Collaborative – St. Mary, St. John and St. Margaret Parishes. From Father Karlo, “My journey to the priesthood was a little different in that I did not grow up thinking I would be a priest. I grew up in southwest Connecticut and ended up coming to Worcester for college where I earned
my Bachelors in Science in Chemical Engineering from WPI. After working 3 years in membrane filtration for the next 7 years I worked as both a support engineer and developer. Having been a practicing Catholic all me life and having a pastor that encouraged me to think about the priesthood, I believed that I might have a vocation. I applied through Boston’s vocation office and was accepted at St. John’s Seminary. After ordination, I was assigned to Beverly where I served as Parochial Vicar for 3 years and Pastor for the past 2 years. I am looking forward to serving you and helping o continue the work of the Gospel in South Boston.”
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Councilor Flynn to Hold Hearing on TNCs (Uber/Lyft) Boston City Councilors Ed Flynn and Matt O’Malley will hold a hearing on issues related to transportation network companies (TNCs), such as Uber and Lyft, operating in the City of Boston. The hearing will be held Tuesday, November 19th, 1pm at the Iannella Chamber in Boston City Hall by the Committee on Planning, Transportation and Development.
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ecognizing the integral role that TNCs now play in our overall transportation system, as well as the convenience they provide, the hearing will focus on concerns from residents regarding this evolving industry and measures to address traffic and congestion, public safety due to the lack of designated pick up & drop off areas, the environment, and consumer protection. Residents have highlighted concerns regarding public safety and Vision Zero due to reports of speeding vehicles, as well as the lack of designated pick up & drop off areas in the city, which has resulted in double parking or vehicles pulling over in the middle of the street and
posing safety risks for all on the road. This additional traffic also creates environmental concerns as the additional vehicles affect our air quality, increase carbon emissions, and run contrary to the goal of promoting sustainable transportation methods such as public transportation. Residents have also called attention to consumer protection as prices jump significantly during sporting or city events. The hearing will also discuss ways to leverage the demand to TNCs to improve our transportation infrastructure, as well as regulations other cities have enacted on TNCs. For example, New York City places a cap on the number of TNCs in the city for one year, and establishment of a minimum wage for drivers. Other municipalities have imposed fees on TNC rides, and cities like San Francisco have piloted geofencing at appropriate areas of the city to limit pickups, reduce congestion, and discourage double parking. “ TNCs now play a key role in our overall transportation network and they provide convenient transportation for many residents and visitors to the City of Boston. However, data shows that they also belong in our discussions about traffic and sustainability,” said
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Councilor Ed Flynn. “Residents have also expressed safety concerns about designated pick up/drop off areas and geofencing in appropriate locations. I look forward to having a robust discussion about the ways that the city can work with TNCs and use data to make our streets safer and less congested for everyone.” “Creating and sustaining reliable, equitable transportation continues to be a challenge we face as a city. With Boston’s growing population, there is an increased use of TNC’s, such as Uber and Lyft, impacting the City’s roads and bridges,” said Councilor Matt O’Malley. “In this hearing, I’m looking forward to discussing ways in which TNC’s have impacted
congestion, safety and sustainability in the City of Boston. With this emerging gig economy, we also need to ensure that there is revenue generated to invest in improving our local roads and public transit.” The hearing will be open to the public, and interested parties are encouraged to testify. For more information, please contact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617-6353203 or Ed.Flynn@Boston.gov. Councilors Flynn, Edwards & Wu Hold Hearing on Short Term Rental Regulations Thrusday Nov. 14th, at 1pm Boston City
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The aim of the hearing is to discuss any potential issues or loopholes that may exist regarding enforcement of the ordinance and the removal of investor units or large corporations. Specifically, constituents have called attention to Primary Residence criteria used as proof of owner occupancy to register with the city, as well as attempts by large companies to convert units to executive suites. Passed in June of 2018, the ordinance regulates short term rentals on platforms, such as Airbnb. This hearing will seek to review the ordinance’s implementation and evidence required by the Inspectional Services Department, as well as addressing concerns about potential loopholes to ensure that investorowned, short-term rental units are not displacing long-term residents residents.
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Fort Point’s “Open Studios” at 40
Kelly Pedersen, FPAC’s Director of Marketing and Operations, oversees the “Kickoff 40” Open Studios reception. She stands next to “Time for Adventure” (Meredith Gisness) and an “untitled” block of 40 colors by Anne Salemme. by Rick Winterson
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he mid-October weekend in South Boston was completely colorful and brilliant. And it wasn’t due to cloudless blue skies or the yellow leaves on our honey locusts. No, it was due to the Fortieth (40th) Annual Fort Point Open Studios Weekend – from the kick-off at the 40 Opening Reception in the FPAC (the Fort Point Arts Community) Gallery at 300 Summer Street on Thursday evening, October 17, until Sunday evening’s “Then & Now” Closing Reception in the Envoy Hotel’s performance space. Fort Point’s 40th Open Studios hosted exhibits by some 110 artists who live/work in Fort Point. Arts and crafts represented included paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculptures, 3D constructs, textiles, handmade paper, assemblies, and a huge variety of mixed/multi-media, extending even to creations only of masking tape (creatively rolled up, at that). South Boston Online can present a only a few – a very few – eye-catching glimpses of the incredible creativity that resides within our borders, on A, Melcher, Summer, Congress, Channel Center, and the Seaport. For more than 50 years, Fort Point has been a space for works of art and their creation. It has been a place for artists to live, too. The first Fort Point Open Studios event was organized in 1979, when Jimmy Carter was President, inflation soared to more than 15%, and the strife in the Middle East had begun with
the hostage entrapment in Tehran. Nowadays, Fort Point and its surrounding areas have become home to the ICA (first new museum in Boston for more than a century), the New England Society of Arts+Crafts, Artists for Humanity’s EpiCenter Building, performance spaces, hundreds of art studios, and Grub Street (a year or two from now). Fort Point has evolved from its beginnings as an art colony, but “evolve” it certainly has – into perhaps the largest such center for arts and letters anywhere in New England Kelly Pedersen hosted the Opening Reception for the 40th Fort Point Open Studios at FPAC. The theme was works of art somehow related to the number “40”. And it worked, if you’ll buy into the assumption that there is such a thing as an “artistic pun”. (We did.) This is jumping ahead, but the Closing Reception, “Then & Now” four evenings later in the Envoy Hotel’s generously donated performance space at 70A Sleeper Street, was much enlivened by Savtones – guitarist Tony Savarino’s group playing their own versions of “Rent Music”, truly live music. In our limited space, we can only mention a few of the studios and artists at Open Studios #40: Kippy Goldfarb’s photographic symmetries and Danny DeMiller’s large, dense abstracts struck our eye in particular. “Convergence” by Lisa Greenfield at the FP3 Gallery displayed a sharp-edged spectrum all of its own. Softly made wristlets by Hilary Law and a full-length 1800s portrait by Anna Leliwa spanned our time as a nation. Dorothea Van Camp executed an arresting monoprint of the Red Line (yes, that’s our local subway). Mario Kon’s works in cut, carved, and painted wood were remarkable: Picture expertly executed, abstract wooden bas-reliefs. And there were so many other fine works of art to see that Fort Point’s 40th Open Studios of 2019 was a true tour-de-force. As an obvious bit of concluding advice: Be sure to attend the Fort Point Open Studios #41 in 2020. It’ll be real!
Kippy Goldfarb exhibits her photographic symmetry in “Talking Trees”, depicting sturdy tree-trunk verticals.
“Convergence”, a geometric painting shown by Lisa Greenfield, at the FP3 Gallery.
Channel Center’s Danny DeMiller exhibits his wall-sized abstract works of art.
Mario Kon exhibits his striking work, “Transformation” – carved, cut, and painted on wood.
Dorothea Van Camp shows her monoprint, “Red Line” (yes, the one on the MBTA).
A period (early 1800s) painting by skilled art restorer Anna Leliwa.
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USS Constitution’s Salute to Marine Corps Heritage By Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elliott Fabrizio
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he nation celebrates the 244th birthday of t he United States Marine Corps. On behalf of the officers and crew of USS Constitution, we salute our Marine Corps brethren and their consummate resolve to support and defend the world’s foremost naval service. T he histor y of USS Constitution is as much a U.S. Marine Corps story as it is naval legacy; forged in war at sea, the partnership represents the earliest foundations of the Nav y-Marine Corps Tea m. W hen President George Washington signed the Act to Provide a Naval Armament, on March 27, 1794, it codified that the six authorized frigates, including USS Constitution, have as part of their crew a Marine Corps complement of one sergeant, one corporal, one drum, one f ife, and between forty to fifty privates. Today, USS Constitution is 222 years old, making her the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, and the only surviving frigate of those original six. She stands undefeated with a record of 33-0, an achievement that could not have been realized without the brave Marines who fought valiantly and oftentimes sacrificed all in defense of the nation - safeguarding global commerce and our sovereign rights on the high seas. B e g i n n i ng w it h USS Constitution’s first deployment to the Caribbean in the Quasi-War with France, the ship’s Marine contingent, along with Sailors led by Lieutenant Isaac Hull, fought side by side to board and capture the French privateer Sandwich, in Porto Plata, Dominican Republic, on May 11, 1800. During the first Barbary
War, USS Constitution served as Commodore Edward Preble’s f lagship, leading the campaign against Tripoli. U.S. Marines, under First Lt. Presley O’Bannon, led a coalition force of 400 Arab, Turk, and Greek mercenaries on a nearly 600-mile desert march to capture the city of Derna. After the capture of Derna, O’Bannon raised the American f lag, marking the first time the f lag f lew over an enemy fortress outside the Western Hemisphere. From this battle comes the line in the Marine Corps Hymn, “to the shores of Tripoli.” During the War of 1812, First Lt. William S. Bush became the first U. S. Marine officer to make the ultimate sacrifice in combat. He was killed by a Royal Navy Marine sharpshooter while attempting to board HMS Guerriere on August 19, 1812. Today, USS C o n s t i t u t i o n’s comma nd quarterdeck is named in his honor. Adding to our ship’s deep Marine Corps heritage, Brig. Gen. Archibald Henderson, the U.S. Marine Corps 5th Commandant (nicknamed the “Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps”), served aboard USS Constitution during her successful engagement against both the HMS Cyane and HMS Levant, February 20, 1815. He was decorated for bravery and gallantry in battle for his actions during the War of 1812. These are only a few examples of USS Constitution’s Navy and
Marine Corps heritage, and the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution proudly share our interwoven history with more than 500,000 visitors a year. On this day, we are proud to wish all Marines a very happy 244th birthday and thank them
for their service to their nation. Just as Marines and Sailors fought shoulder to shoulder aboard USS Constitution, we continue to forge a legacy of naval excellence as we defend America and define the future of maritime operations. Semper Fi!
Senator Collins Ensures Accouontability Measures for Colleges, Universities Massachusetts State Senate Passes Bill to Establish New Reporting Guidelines The Massachusetts State Senate recently unanimously voted to establish new requirements for higher education institutions. The goal of State Senator Nick Collins and his colleagues in the Senate is to support the financial stability of students and their families. These steps have been taken in response to recent closures of small colleges in the Commonwealth which came a surprise to students and families, causing financial hardship and disrupting their education. The legislation includes i m p o r t a nt a c c o u nt a b i l it y measures such as the development of student-focused contingency plans if the public college or university is expected to close. There is also a new requirement
for the development of a training program for school board of trustee members, in the attempt to achieve better management. The training will occur every four years. The new requirement of financial reports is designed to lead to better assessment and clarity. The assessments will be created by the Board of Higher Education (BHE) to ensure financial honesty and accountability. “With this new legislation higher education institutions, their students, and the families of students will all have increased predictability, financial security, and be on a better footing for success,” said State Senator Nick Collins. “It’s incredibly important to support students and their families as they work to advance their education, and I am proud to have voted for this bill.”
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South Boston Catholic Academy News
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outh Boston Catholic Ac ademy student s celebrated All Saints Day on November 1, 2019, with a school wide Mass at St. Brigid Church. Father Robert Casey, our Pastor, was the celebrant and we welcomed Father Karlo Horcurscak, as our new Parochial Vicar, who concelebrated at this Mass. The South Boston Catholic Academy Children’s Choir sang wonderfully at this Mass. The Third-Grade class attended TV Mass at Catholic TV where they dressed as their favorite Saints, too. Boston Catholic Academy (www.SBCatholicAcademy.org) is currently accepting applications for all classes PreSchool-Grade 6. All are welcome to come to our school Open
House on Thursday, November 14Th, 2019 from 9AM to 1PM. We have Before School and After School Programs available and high
acceptance rate to Parochial, Private, and Boston Exam Schools. Please contact: Mrs. Jamie Brown, our Vice Principal, with any questions or
for a tour of the school at j.brown@ sbcatholicacademy.org or phone 617-268-2326 for more information.
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Boston Common Tree Lighting
Copley Square Tree Lighting December 2
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and The Friends of Copley Square welcome the holidays with the annual Copley Square Tree Lighting on Monday, December 2, starting at 5 p.m. This free event will feature appearances by NECN’s Jenny Johnson, Santa Claus, and Rudolph along with musical performances by vocalist Alexus Lee, the Voices Boston Children’s Chorus, the Boston Pops Brass Quintet, a duet featuring Boston Police Officers Kim Tavares and Stephen McNulty, and Berklee College of Music’s own Sam Robbins. Light refreshments will be provided by Drake’s Cakes, HP Hood LLC, and attendees are invited to stop by the Fios Treat Truck to enjoy baked goods compliments of Verizon Fios. The Fairmont Copley Plaza will host a family reception immediately following for all in attendance. The reception will include cookie decorating, photos with Santa and treats from the Fairmont Copley Plaza. Other 2019 holiday celebrations hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department include the lighting of the trellis at Christopher Columbus Park on the Boston Harbor waterfront November 25 and the Boston Common Tree Lighting on December 5. The arrival of Boston’s official 2019 Christmas tree, a 45-foot white spruce tree donated by Desmond Waithe and Corina Saunders of Chance Harbour, Nova Scotia, will be celebrated on Boston Common at approximately 11 a.m. on November 19.
For more information, call (617) 635-4505 or go to www.boston.gov/parks.
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T hu r s d ay, December 5th 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. bring the whole family out to the Boston Common Tree Lighting Ceremony to kick off the winter season! Join The Skating Club of Boston at The Boston Common Frog Pond for a free figure skating show on ice. You’ll watch the best national and international competitive figure skaters, as well as soloists, groups, Team Excel Synchronized Skating, and Theatre On Ice of Boston teams! Don’t miss this extraordinary free event perfect for all ages. After the ice skating show, Mayor Marty Walsh will present The Boston Common Tree Lighting Ceremony to the community. This tree is a traditional gift from the province of Nova Scotia since 1917. You’ll also see Santa in addition to members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Enjoy music, warm refreshments, and lots of entertainment throughout the
evening. The tree lights will go on just before 8:00 pm followed by fireworks!, and then the lights of all the other spectacular trees will follow throughout the Common and the Public Garden. Let’s plan to meet at 6pm by the Park Street T station to wander through food vendors and other festivities before finding a good viewpoint for the lighting. Plan to dress warmly! Hope you will join us!
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Trader Joe’s in Full Operation
by Rick Winterson
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c c ord i ng to a n a nc ient C h i ne s e proverb, “One picture is worth a thousand words.” So please take a close look at our photos. That proverb was certainly true during the opening of Sout h Boston’s long-awaited branch of Trader Joe’s – the prototype of the 21st Century American grocery store. Cheerful customers,
diligent Trader Joe’s associates, and strikingly displayed items combined to make their monthend opening event a great success. Trader Joe’s branch at 44 Thomson Place, between Fort Point and our Seaport District, is now open for business seven days a week from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. At 20,000 squa re feet, the new branch is sizable. It conta ins a complete ra nge of groceries, all of which are carefully displayed. Trader Joe’s brings a real grocery store to an area that had none until now. And the new Trader Joe’s at 44 Thomson nestles in a minineighborhood holding Trillium Brewery, a public open area right next door, and nearby businesses that include systems, consulting, a nd rob ot ic s . Di n i n g , green spaces, District Ha ll, entertainment, the Children’s Museum, and the Boston Harbor Walk are nearby. Make your visit to Trader Joe’s at 44 Thomson Place a destination visit, or perhaps a part of a full day trip.
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Celebrate the Holidays on Boston’s Historic Freedom Trail Historic Holiday Strolls Begin November 14
The Freedom Trail® Foundation invites revelers to celebrate this holiday season on the annual Historic Holiday Strolls. The festive atmosphere of the city, set against the unique backdrop of Boston’s historic sites and the American Revolution, makes these merry 90-minute tours a perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Walk the Freedom Trail and discover how Boston’s holiday traditions evolved on the Strolls offered Thursdays through Sundays at 3:30 p.m. from November 14 through early January 2020. th Led by 19 -century Dickensian costumed guides departing from the ArtsBoston Booth at Faneuil Hall, the Strolls are complete with a tour of holiday lights and Christmas trees along the Freedom Trail, plus an exclusive visit to the Omni Parker House for signature refreshments and world-famous Boston Cream Pie. Following the Stroll, guests receive discounts off museum store purchases at Freedom Trail sites, including the Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Paul Revere House, and Old North Church (valid with any Historic Holiday Stroll receipt from November through February). As a special bonus all participants are entered to win a brunch for two at the award-winning Parker’s Restaurant at the Omni Parker House. Tickets are $29 for adults and $19 for children and reservations can be made online. The Freedom Trail Historic Holiday Strolls may also be booked as a private group tour over the phone. The Freedom Trail Foundation continues to offer daily public Walk Into History® Tours throughout the season and during the winter months. All Freedom Trail tours are available as private family or group tours by reservation. For tour tickets and more information please visit www.thefreedomtrail.org.
Public Meeting
235 Old Colony Ave. (Washington Village) Monday, November 18 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
240 Old Colony Avenue South Boston, MA 02127
Project Description: Washington Village Property Owner LLC, c/o Samuels & Associates and DJ Properties LLC (the “Proponent”) proposes to construct one building in place of the approved Buildings A and B, with approximately 214 residential units, approximately 20,500 sf of ground floor retail space, and approximately 58 parking spaces, of which 50 will be located in the building on the ground floor and 8 will be located on-street, and public open space. If approved, the NPC will be the first amendment to the development plan for Planned Development Area (PDA) No. 107.
mail to: Stephen Harvey Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 phone: 617.918.4418 email: stephen.j.harvey@boston.gov
Close of Comment Period: 11/14/2019
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