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THURSDAY DECEMBER 9, 2021

VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74

South Boston Lights Up

Mass/Cass Update

by Rick Winterson

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he City of Boston administration has been busy with the Mass/Cass homeless situation, which is perhaps the most troublesome immediate problem the City faces. Under Acting Mayor Janey, more than half of those that were encamped along AtkinsonTopeka-Southampton were taken into shelters, or have simply left to go elsewhere (for some, Newmarket Square has become a favorite new location). Now, Mayor Wu has promised Boston a multi-step plan designed to completely close the Southampton-Atkinson-Topeka site before the end of December (and she “paused” the Janey Mass/Cass plan). Basically, Wu’s plan involves arranging for a couple of hundred separate beds at various places around the City over the next few weeks, which can then be offered to substance abusers needing them.

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This s ou nd s s i mple , but is actually complicated: The f irst complication, and one of critical importance, is the substance abuse that has taken place at Mass/Cass ever since it was first set up. Almost all of the homeless campers at Mass/Cass need medical attention. Whether one believes in the so-called “tough love” approach, or approves of lengthy counselling instead, professional medical input that deals with substance abuse is required.

The next complication is almost as difficult. That’s the requirement for “separation” – both separation of Mass/Cass residents from each other and separation from the Mass/Cass area, now frequented by drug dealers. Stated brief ly, on a case-by-case basis, where should everyone go? One of the solutions is called “low-threshold housing”, Continued on Page 2

Children safely play under Boston Seaport’s tree.

by Rick Winterson

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hristmas is just over two weeks from now. Sure, you have shopping to do, Christmas cards to send, and social events to plan for. That’s part of the Season’s

ritual for you, and so far it has been very welcome. But take a tip from us – dress warmly and take a leisurely walk down both East and West Broadway, or stroll along Seaport Boulevard and Northern Avenue in South Boston’s Seaport Continued on Page 6

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Hanukkah in Boston Seaport A traditional Menorah, which has a primary candle (a Shamash) in its center and eight more candles on its branches, had been placed in Courthouse Square at Boston Seaport. This was completely lit just after sunset on Sunday evening by a Rabbi from Chabad DB – DB for “Downtown Boston”.

It was a beautiful ceremony, wh ich c om memorated t he rededication of the Temple by the Maccabees in 165 B.C. Their lamp in the Temple burnt for eight days on a one-day supply of oil, after they had heroically recaptured the Temple from its

Greek conquerors. The Rabbi from Chabad DB spoke brief ly and eloquently about renewal and rededication and what they should mean to us these days. A trio played and chanted traditional Jewish folk music, performing skillfully on a guitar, hand drum, and accordion.

Traditional Hanukkah treats were distributed, including chocolate wafers wrapped in foil (so they looked like coins) a nd jelly doughnuts wit h a delicious strawberr y jam filling. The Menorah f lames became a striking part of the lights all around the Square.

The Chabad DB Rabbi lights all eight Menorah branches and the Shamash.

By Rick Winterson

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his year, Monday, December 6, wa s t he eig ht h and final day of Hanukkah in

2021. Once upon a time, new days always began at sunset.

Therefore, last Sunday evening was actually the beginning of the eighth day of Hanukkah, according to ancient traditions.

A tuneful trio of Menorah musicians play for Hanukkah 2021.

The fully lit Menorah brings Hanukkah to Courthouse Square.

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Sen. Collins, Rep. Biele Help Pass ARPA Recovery Package The bill delivers targeted, transformational support to critical sectors such as economic recovery, health care, housing, the environment, and education.

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tate Senator Nick Collins and State Representative David Biele recently voted in support of a $4 billion spending bill that directs federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and FY21 surplus funds to help the Commonwealth’s ongoing economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

E a rl ier t h is ye a r, t he M a s s a c hu s e t t s Legislature opted to put the state’s $5.3 billion A R PA award, which must be disbursed by 2024, into a separate fund to ensure s t a k e holder a nd re sident s engagement through a public process.

A f ter si x public hearings and over a thousand testimonies heard, the House u n a n i m ou s l y passed t he A R PA spending proposa l in October and the Senate passed their version in November.

The goal of the spending package is to facilitate recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic through one-time investments in housing, economic development, work force de velopment, hea lt h a nd educ ation.

“I am proud to support these critical investments that will allow us to take major steps in recovering from the p a nd e m ic ,” s a id S e n a t or Collins. “I a m gratef ul to work with my colleagues and demon s t r ate ou r on g oi n g commitment to communities across our Commonwea lth.”

“M a s s a c hu s e t t s h a s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make signif icant investments in essential programs across the state with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and excess revenue from FY21. This spending package will support

our communities in our recovery from the pandemic and I would like to thank my colleagues for their support in making these critical investments in communities,” said Rep. Biele.

Highlights of the spending bill include: $530 million for housing initiatives, including the creation and preservation of affordable housing; $500 million to replenish the Unemployment Trust Fund to help offset the contributions from Commonwealth’s businesses for unemployment programs; $500 million to provide premium pay bonuses for lower income essential workers;

Senator Nick Collins

Rep. David Biele

$400 million to expand access to mental health and behavioral support programs, including $6.5 million to support recovery efforts at Mass and Cass; and $135 million to support arts, culture, and tourism industries

negatively impacted by the pandemic.

With the House and Senate having reconciled and passed the spending bill, the legislation has been sent to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law.

Msgr. Thomas J McDonnell and Frank Kelley Christmas Dinner Please call 617-586-5824 if you would like a meal delivered to your home.

Meals will be delivered on December 24th between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

(City of Boston Covid-19 protocols in place). We will not be able to gather at the hall to enjoy a meal together.

Volunteers and delivery drivers greatly needed and should meet at St. Monica’s @ 9:30 a.m. on December 24th. Any questions email: manning.danielr@gmail.com

Checks can be made payable to: South Boston Seaport Collaborative (memo: Holiday Dinner)

Please mail or deliver checks to: Deja Brew 704 East Broadway South Boston, MA 02127

The Tradition Continues

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Mass/Cass a really important initial move that voluntarily separates users from their source of substances.

Many of the campers remaining (mostly on Atkinson Street) have freely claimed they want a safe, warm, drug-free place to go.

One of the candidates for this “safe, warm place” is the abandoned Best Western Roundhouse Hotel nearby. It has 200 rooms, but whether it could be cleaned up and made ready in December is doubtful. Back in 2020, the Roundhouse was (for a while) considered as housing for overflow patrons of the Pine Street Inn. That didn’t work out. What’s more difficult, the Roundhouse is located very near the Mass/ Cass neighborhood, a center of substance distribution and abuse

Mass/Cass“Tent City” is still active on Atkinson St.’s east side that already exists. The home owners and business people near or located in Newmarket Square are adamantly opposed to this use for the Roundhouse. There’s

a lot of sense to their reasoning – The Roundhouse simply is not far enough away to remain drug-free.

And would it be possible for the staff to oversee a large, six-story building like the Roundhouse?

More remote sites that have been suggested include Suffolk County’s Building 8 (not the jail section) and shelters to be built at Shattuck

Hospital. There even was talk of going to Revere to place 25 or 30 Mass/Cass people in the Quality Inn there. Needless to say, Revere’s Mayor Arrigo was against this.

Mayor Wu’s effort to resolve the Mass/Cass problem is welcome.

But she’ll have to move very (!) rapidly to succeed in getting her program started during December.

“Tent City” starts to expand onto Southampton St. again.

Topeka St. is still clear of tents. That shutdown worked.

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Christmas Donations: The Chelsea Soldiers Home

by Rick Winterson

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n recent years, South Boston’s Thomas J. Fitzgerald Post No. 561 (Veterans of Foreign Wars), located at 715 East Fourth Street, has conducted a drive that solicits Christmas donations for gifts to the patients and residents of the Chelsea Soldiers Home. Needless to say, these gifts are donated in recognition of the critical role veterans have played in American history.

Fittingly, the drive began on November 20; November is Veterans’ Month.

The drive concluded last Saturday, December 4, when we interviewed Post Commander Tom McCarthy and Quartermaster Lew Kneeland.

The 2021 drive was held on both days from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Many much-needed items were contributed, including hats, socks, scarves, toiletries, and so on. It can be difficult to select exactly what a veteran might need or want, especially if you don’t know him or her. When that’s the case, gift cards from various

stores and outlets have been a popular way to give something. Many gift cards were dropped off last Saturday.

This is the fourth year the Fitzgerald Post has conducted their drive. They placed notices in our newspapers, on church bulletins, and in Facebook. It has now become a successful community effort, so Post No. 561 thanks South Boston for its support. In particular, the Post thanks the Castle Island Association for eight packages of unused supplies they sent over. A raffle, spearheaded jointly with the Milton Post by Tina Ronca McGoon of the Back Bay’s Post Office, raised $500. She remembered that the Chelsea Soldiers Home is a worthy cause – it’s both a veterans’ domicile and a hospital.

Post No. 561 will continue accepting gifts to the Chelsea Soldiers Home during the rest of the Christmas Season, if you’d like to donate. The Post is having its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, December 18, at noon.

From 10 a.m. that morning until 12, they’ll be glad to accept whatever you choose to bring over. Or you can simply leave your gift under their canopy at the

VFW Post 561 Commander Tom McCarthy (l.) and Quartermaster Lew Kneeland display gifts given to the Chelsea Soldiers Home. front door of the Post. Soldiers’ homes have been hit hard by the COVID-19

pandemic – please consider supporting the men and women who live in them.

Councilors Hold Hearing on Maximizing Workforce Development Opportunities in Biotechnology for Boston Residents

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oston City Councilors Frank Baker, Ed Flynn, Liz Breadon, and Kenzie Bok are holding a hearing on Monday, December 13th at 10am to discuss workforce development programs that can provide training and education to prepare our residents for the life science and biotechnology industry.

This hearing will be held virtually via Zoom, and will be chaired

by Councilor Julia Mejia in the Committee on Small Business and Workforce Development.

In recent years, Boston has become a hub for the life sciences industry, with dozens of development and lab spaces coming online or proposed all around our city. For proposals that are granted approval following a thorough community process, and to not exacerbate our existing housing crisis, it is critical that the city also

focus on discussing workforce development opportunities as the biotechnology sector will continue to be a key piece of both our city and region’s economic recovery and future. The biotech industry can provide high paying and stable jobs, and Boston residents deserve to have a fair shot at these opportunities and a career in these industries; especially our residents from working families, communities of color, and immigrant neighbors.

We need to discuss how employers, training programs, and our schools can best prepare our residents for a potential career path in the life science industry, and that our residents are afforded equitable opportunities in this workforce.

“The City of Boston is undergoing a massive boom in lab and high-tech manufacturing. We have thousands of jobs coming here in the next few years and I think

we, as a City, have an obligation to be on the forefront of job training in the life science industry, to ensure that our residents have access to the jobs of the future,” said Councilor Baker. “I look forward to collaborating together to bring this vision to fruition.”

“With a significant number of proposals for lab space, research and development projects in District 2, it is absolutely critical that we connect our neighbors to employment and internship opportunities so that we do not compound our current affordable housing crisis, as well as educational resources to help prepare our children at a young age for the jobs of today and tomorrow,” said Councilor Flynn. “I want to thank Councilor Baker for including me in this hearing, as well as to my co-sponsors for partnering with me on this important issue.

“The biotechnology and life

sciences industry has drastically ballooned over the past several years, making Boston the top cluster in the country with over 7 million square feet under construction and nearly 30 million square feet proposed,” said Councilor Breadon. “In order to keep up with the rapid pace, we must have a seat at the table to ensure our residents have access to quality jobs in the industry and that the City achieves adequate benefits.”

“Boston residents should directly benefit from the increasing prominence of the biotech industry in our city,” said Councilor Bok. “I look forward to working with industry, academic, and community partners to secure education and training for Boston residents, so that they can achieve good-paying, long-term jobs in the biotech industry.”

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

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SB Lights Up District. The lighting displays in the Seaport are especially magnificent. They can best be enjoyed by taking them in during a slow walk early in the evening.

Last Friday evening, it was the Boston Seaport’s turn to light up. Many eye-catching, brightly-lit events had already been put in place there, such as the opening of their Holiday Market (2,000 twinkling lights) and the installation of their curling arena (complete with curling lessons on certain days). The Holiday lighting along the Seaport’s main streets seemed to ask everyone to just look – look, walk by, and enjoy. Friday was a very clear night. Adding to the spectacle, the planet Venus is on one of its closest approaches to Earth. You could pick it out easily last Friday, and you still can even now: Look for it low in the southwestern sky. Unlike stars, Venus does NOT twinkle.

The central event on Friday evening was the lighting up of

Boston Seaport’s sixty(60)-foot Norway spruce tree. The sun had set, of course, and it had grown dark.

The Boston’s Children’s Chorus put on two performances before the actual lighting took place – “Jingle Bells”, “Winter Wonderland”, and several other Christmas classics.

Promptly at 7:15, a cheery crowd of several hundreds had gathered from far and wide, and the countdown began – “ten, nine, eight … “. At zero, thousands of lights of varying intensities adorning the tree came on. Everyone in the crowd drew a quick breath of amazement

that could easily be heard. The Boston Seaport tree was quite the spectacle. Musical performances continued after the light-up was over; joyful children played among the low-hanging branches of the Boston Seaport tree until bedtime.

It has certainly been a Festival of Lights in South Boston since December began. No area in the ol’ hometown seems to have gone untouched (or unlit, or left in the dark, if you prefer those wordings).

We can’t be sure of the reason for this, but we were amazed and delighted at the intensely evident

Holiday spirit we experienced everywhere – cordial greetings, great good cheer, and even goodnatured patience in the inevitable lines we saw. The explanation is probably linked to decreased worry about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Even with the current coldweather surge, people have been vaccinated, received their boosters, and become much more confident than we were last year at this time.

W hatever t he rea son, have Joy f ul Holidays, a Merr y Christmas, and a Happy (Healthful) New Year.

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Library’s Winter Photo Booth One of the most popular stops during Thursday’s Christmas Stroll was the “Winter Photo Booth”, courtesy of the South Boston Branch Library and which was set up in front of the Branch at 646 East Broadway. The photo booth was not only very attractive, it also sheltered kids from the occasional showers that occurred that evening. And as you can see, the Winter Photo Booth also served as a safe place for many of those kids to play.

Thanks to Branch Librarian Jane Bickford, Program Supervisor Kathleen, Children’s Librarian Dani, Laurel, and all the library’s associates.

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South Boston Tree Lighting Mayor Michelle Wu was in South Boston Sunday to light the tree at Medal of Honor Park. A huge crowd gathered to witness the event and take part in all the activities, such as pop a shot, bouncy houses and obstacles, snacks, gift bags, and so much more. In addition to Santa, Mrs. Claus, Frosty, and Rudolph, there were appearances by Paw Patrol’s Chase and Marshall, Frozen’s Elsa and Olaf, Toy Story’s Woody and Buzz, as well as our local politicians. What a wonderful day!! Photos by Ginger DeShaney

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First Army vs. NavyFlag Football Matchup

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he Office of Veterans’ Services for the City of Boston will host the first Army vs. Navy Flag football game at noon on Saturday, Dec. 11 at Clemente Field. Prior to the game, there will be a brief ceremony held to honor World War II veterans from both the Army and Navy, and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

The Office of Veterans’ Services will be partnering with the FLAG Flag Football League, the greater Boston flag football league for the LGBTQ and Ally community. The FLAG Flag Football League will provide all the equipment and referees for the game. The New England Patriots will also serve as a partner for this event.

The players from the USS Constitution for the Navy, and US Army Boston Recruiting Company for the Army, are excited to create their version of this time-honored tradition.

Fourteen members from each service will fill out the rosters for both teams.

Patriots cheerleaders and the

team’s mascot, Pat Patriot, will be in attendance for the game.

Prior to the game, the New England Patriots Foundation will be collecting donations for their annual holiday toy drive. Conducted in partnership with WBZTV, toys will be distributed to children in need throughout the holiday season. Fans are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys to the ga me.

Collection bins will be located at the entrances to Clemente Field.

The Office of Veterans Services Commissioner Robert Santiago, who served as a crewmember on board the USS Constitution, said, “I’m not rooting for any team as Commissioner, despite my Navy service and ties with the USS Constitution. However, Old Ironsides is undefeated in battle, and I hope they can continue t hat winning strea k.”

Captain Colin Clark, the Commanding Officer of the Boston Recruiting Company, envisions a different ending. “I’m originally from Texas and we know our football down there,” said Clark. “I think we will have a few strategies to poke holes in Old Ironside’s defense.”

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (APCC) PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City of Boston Air Pollution Control Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on December 15th, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at https://us02web.zoom. us/j/86329377111. The Commission will consider the proponent’s request for a new permit for a facility located at 202 West First Street, Boston, MA, pursuant to the Procedures and Criteria for the Issuance of Parking Freeze Permits adopted under M.G.L. Chapter 111, Section 31C. This new project consists of 24 commercial parking spaces in a parking garage to be shared between guests, patrons, and employees of the facility. Issuance of the permit would withdraw 24 net spaces from the South Boston parking freeze bank.

Due to the public health emergency, the public hearing may only take place virtually at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/86329377111. If you are unable to access the internet, you can call 1-929-205-6099, enter Meeting ID 863 2937 7111 # and use # as your participant ID. Translation and sign language interpreters will be provided upon prior request. Copies of applications may be requested via email from apcc@boston.gov or viewed by appointment only at the Environment Department, Boston City Hall, Room 709, from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Questions should be directed to: APCC@boston.gov or 617-635-3850.

For the Commission, Katherine Eshel, Interim Executive Director Air Pollution Control Commission City of Boston Environment Department Boston City Hall, Room 709 Boston, Massachusetts 02201 617-635-3850

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SBCA Jingle Bell Run 2021

The Annual South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run was held on December 4, 2021 which included Youth Races and a 5K Run in which many current and former students, families and friends participated in. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Jingle Bell Run and making it a huge success! A Special Thank You to Mrs. Katie Marshman who continues to be the master of organizing a successful event along with the help of the parents, students and friends on her committee. Thank you to all our supporters and sponsors and to everyone who helped to make this fun event possible for all ages!

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