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THURSDAY DECEMBER 11, 2025

VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74

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Hearing Order to Build a Parking Garage on West Broadway

oston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a hearing order to discuss building a parking garage on the West Broadway Municipal Lot in South Boston. For years, during budget season, Councilor Flynn and residents have called attention to the need for a parking garage at this site to not only provide support for our small business community, but also provide relief for neighbors when it comes to South Boston’s existing parking crisis.

O ver t he la st se vera l decades, South Boston ha s e x p er ienc e d u npre c e dente d growth, with many large scale projects having been completed and others currently in the pipeline. In addition, South Boston ha s developed into a s much a destination for young people to frequent our

restaurants and establishments on the weekends as Downtown and Faneuil Hall. Moreover, there is also a nearby proposal at the vacant former bank building next door that would also f ill the critical need for c ou r t ro om s , of f ic e s , a nd support space for use by the Trial Court of Commonwealth.

At the very same time, there are both no resident parking restrictions in place when this inf lux of cars arrive on the weekends. Residents continue to call attention to South Boston’s existing parking crisis, resident parking only being in place (4) nights per week, having sufficient parking at new housing developments, and restricting resident parking permits for these buildings to prevent an overf low of cars that would

worsen the existing park ing crisis for current residents.

At t he Cit y C ou nci l, Councilor Flynn noted nearby examples to review - including M a s sPor t’s S out h B o s ton Wat e r f r ont Tr a n s p or t a t ion Center, which currently offers communit y benef its such as resident parking during snow storm s, a long w it h ot her municipalities that may provide discounted rates for residents.

“South Boston neighbors, our small businesses and I know the demand for parking in our neig hborhood. Constr ucting a parking garage at this site, similar to others in our city and nearby towns, would provide the dual benefit of supporting our small business community, and relief for our residents when it comes to our existing parking

crisis,” said Councilor Flynn.

“I will continue to advocate this budget season on this issue to help provide parking relief for my neighbors and to support our local economy.”

For more in format ion, ple a s e c ont a c t C ou nc i lor Fly nn’s of f ice at 617- 6353203 or Ed.Flynn@Boston.gov

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Season for Giving Bank of America volunteers hand out gifts from the M street Park stop in South Boston at the 29th annual Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour on December 7th. This festive tradition is sponsored by Bank of America, and includes visits with Santa, tree lightings, and spreading holiday cheer

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SPOKE Observes AIDS Day The South Boston community organization called SPOKE recently observed AIDS Day with procession from City Hall on Sunday, November 30, to the Center for the Arts on Tremont Street in the South End. Artistic Director/ Founder Michael Dowling and Executive Director L’Merchier Frazier oversaw the striking decorations within the Center, which was open to visitors and guests until midnight on December 1.

throughout Boston’s neighborhoods.

Pictured L-R: Megan Scanlan, Charlene Kresge, Jonathan Kresge, Jonathas Padilha, Christopher DiVito (friend of BOFA), Brittney Macomber

Liaison Coffee Hour Christmas at Fort Point Station

Coffee Hours are unofficial but effective ways to communicate with the residents of South Boston. Shown above are Lydia Polaski (r.), South Boston’s Neighborhood Liaison from City Hall, with Deja Brew’s Marissa Walsh. Lydia is hostessing a Coffee Hour at Deja Brew, courtesy of Marissa – a very nice (and useful) way to communicate Holiday Greetings to South Boston.

Happy holidays, everyone.

You may have been experiencing some inconvenience in mailing Christmas cards and packages, which always hit a major peak during the holiday Season each year, of course. As an alternative, you might try the postal annex, Fort Point Station, which is located at 25 Dorchester Avenue near the corner of Summer Street. There’s even an eye-catching Christmas display you’ll see as you enter the Station.

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“Bay State Without Beaches”?

by Rick Winterson

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ave the Harbor/Save the Bay (SH/SB, or “Save the Harbor” for short) held a Reception entitled “Bay State Without Beaches”.

The Reception combined works of art that depicted “stories of the shoreline” with posters that contained thoughts from a number of Bostonians concerning ocean rise and the effects on Boston’s beaches.

It was held in South Boston’s striking Eli Lilly building, which overlooks the Fort Point Channel from Necco Street. As a side note, Lilly has been very cooperative in providing public space for important community functions like Save the Harbor’s “Bay State Without Beaches” Reception.

SH/SB is an organization founded 40 years ago in the 1980s. Its headquarters are on South Boston’s Fish Pier. Its basic mission is contained in its name – “Save Boston Harbor and save Greater Boston’s beaches (Nahant to Nantasket) from pollution and ocean rise”. SH/SB now cooperates with numerous public and private organizations to accomplish just that. You are perhaps familiar with SH/SB’s summertime youth activities in South Boston, especially along Carson Beach.

Chris Mancini is the SH/SB Executive Director. We thank Joye Williams and the SH/SB staff for assisting in developing this article.

We’ll quote some of the

thoughts posted at the Reception: Doug Marsden, a DCR Ranger, stated, “The Boston Harbor clean up is nothing shy of a miracle, and it gives me hope. I understand the great concerns about climate change, but for me, anything can be fixed with enough effort and desire.”

David Coffin, Boston Harbor Historian, is well known for his work on South Boston beaches and for his roles every year in “The Revels”. He said, “When it comes to climate change, hope is hard; I watch the tides get higher and higher … The Seaport is underwater when there is a convergence of the full moon, storm surge, and high tide. I just try to do my bit

and keep the conversation alive.”

Kerrin Cleary, who lives in South Boston, commented, “I am an environmental educator. I teach kids about the ocean and the bay, and I’ve noticed that climate change has a big impact on what I do. Summers are hotter, kids say it and they feel it, and more tropical species have been coming up and washing up on our shores.”

Obviously, protecting the harbor and shorelines are important challenges. Progress has been made, but literature presented at the “Bay State Without Beaches” Reception reminded us about threats, including climate change, a loss of biodiversity, and increased

flooding on shores and beaches.

The Commonwealth’s Legislature has filed “An Act Providing Nature for All”. Also, a Final Plan to make Massachusetts coasts more resilient has been put together. The Plan addresses sea level rise, storm surges, wave action, and erosion.

The Reception’s basic message was emphatic: Everyone needs to support preservation of our beaches, harbors, and shorelines! Sea rise has had several local effects here in South Boston – for example, flooding in the Seaport, along Morrissey Boulevard, and at Moakley Park. Perhaps everyone should consider making an early New Year resolution about coastal resilience.

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THURSDAY DECEMBER 11, 2025

The 2025 South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship Trust Fund Ceremony was a Hit!

2025 Scholarship Winners with Trustees The Fund gave out 17 scholarships this year. Since its inception in 1995, the organization has awarded grants to 287 scholars for a grand total of $508,000!

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he “Fund” provides scholarship grants to South Boston (02127) students who are academically excellent, have a reasonable family need, and demonstrate good citizenship and community involvement.

The grant program is educational in nature and the organization services all South Boston high school graduates regardless of where they attend school.

Congratulations to the 2025 recipients: LANA SANTOS ALBUQUERQUE — Amazon Scholarship Grant Every so often, a young person discovers that leadership isn’t something you claim — it’s something others feel from you. For Lana Santos Albuquerque, that moment came when a 6-year-old swimmer she coached looked up at her with total trust. From that point on, Lana understood the power of being a mentor. At Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, she became a force for good: co-leading the Gender Equality in High School Sports Taskforce, supporting youth programs across Boston, excelling in Model UN, and serving through Kiwanis and the school swim program. A decorated varsity athlete

fluent in Portuguese and English and proficient in Spanish, Lana’s service runs deeper than achievement — it is her identity. Lana will continue her journey at UMass Amherst.

program dedicated to offering arts opportunities to South Boston youth.

A Boston Arts Academy graduate recognized for excellence in theater and leadership, Brenny has used her talent not as a spotlight, but as a bridge for others. She will continue her craft at Empire Beauty School.

SHAMIRE MARTIN — Babe Ruth Baseball / L Street Brownies Scholarship Grant Some students are shaped by service; Shamire Martin was called to it. At Boston Latin Academy, Shamire balanced advanced academics with volunteer work through the Keystone Club at the South Boston Boys and Girls Club. Through Keystone, Shamire helped plan events that gave back to the community and helped mentor younger members of the club. This focused leadership reflects Shamire’s role as a varsity football player at BLA, where he feels compelled to work hard and lead by example. His respect for mentors, and his desire to give younger students the same support he received make him a natural leader. Whether in athletics, school, or the community, Shamire embodies the quiet strength of South Boston’s next generation.

He will attend Dean College.

PHOEBE ALTO — South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Trust Fund Scholarship Grant Some essays list accomplishments; Phoebe Alto’s revealed a calling.

Growing up around Boston Youth Lacrosse, Phoebe found joy not in scoring goals but in lifting younger players — tying their shoes, calming their nerves, and helping them believe in themselves. From St. Brigid’s to service projects to a transformative week at Bethlehem Farm in West Virginia, Phoebe has lived her faith through action. A steady mentor, a thoughtful community servant, and a role model shaped by South Boston Catholic Academy and Ursuline Academy, Phoebe represents what happens when service becomes a way of life. She will attend James Madison University.

BR ENN Y O’BRIEN — South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Trust Fund Scholarship Grant Some students serve the community with their hands; Brenny O’Brien serves it with her voice. For 14 years, Brenny has been immersed in the youth theater program at Fourth Presbyterian Church — performing, mentoring, and helping younger students discover their confidence. That passion grew into a major accomplishment: co-founding SouthStage Theatre Works, a

C H R I S T O P H E R BRENNICK — John Cunniff Memorial Scholarship Grant Every community has that one young man who holds everything together — reliable, humble, steady — the kind of leader who never seeks credit but always earns respect. At Boston College High School, Christopher Brennick has been exactly that. Whether volunteering locally, supporting his peers, or modeling quiet leadership as a threeyear varsity hockey player, Chris reflects the values that defined John Cunniff:

integrity, work ethic, and service above self. Mass Maritime will be gaining not just a student, but a young man whose character will anchor every team he joins.

A IDA N COLTON — Amazon Scholarship Grant Aidan Colton’s story is a reminder that leadership is shaped by the examples we grow up around. At Catholic Memorial, Aidan embraced the school’s tradition of service — volunteering, supporting peers, and stepping up wherever help was needed. This tradition was built and honed in his community of South Boston, by helping keep Tynan a great center for youth. Whether in the classroom, on the athletic field, or supporting his community, Aidan carries himself with a quiet confidence and sense of purpose. He will bring that same sense of purpose to UMass Amherst.

MAEVE CORBITT — South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Trust Fund Scholarship Grant Maeve Corbitt has spent much of her young life on Castle Island — not just enjoying the views, but serving the community that gathers there.

Her four years with the Castle Island Association reflect a heart for hospitality and tradition: welcoming visitors, supporting events, and preserving one of South Boston’s most cherished spaces. At Archbishop Williams, Maeve expanded that commitment through campus ministry, retreats, student leadership, and service rooted deeply in her faith. Whether cleaning up beaches, guiding fellow students, or reading scripture at school liturgies, Maeve consistently leads by example.

She will attend Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

SOUTHBOSTONONLINE.COM CALLIE EASTMA N — Patrick Folan Memorial Scholarship Grant Some students talk about community; others shape it.

Callie Eastman has been shaping hers since middle school. While working hard at Boston Latin School, Callie’s service spanned t he Neighborhood House, St. Brigid’s, the Chamber of Commerce, local youth programs, and school-based leadership roles supporting students with special needs. Her initiative to improve the city’s recycling habits through a South Boston research project shows the kind of creative, systems-level thinking rarely seen in high schoolers. A first-generation college student determined to build a new path for her family, Callie leads with heart, humility, and purpose. She will attend Louisiana State University.

JOSEPH GR EENE — Hanscom Federal Credit Union Scholarship Grant Some athletes lead by performance; others lead by presence. Joseph Greene does both. A standout at BC High, Joe balanced varsity lacrosse, service at his parish, youth sports mentoring, and communit y outreach — all while earning exceptional grades in a demanding academic environment. His teachers describe him a s thoughtful, disciplined, and relentlessly positive, the kind of young man whose inf luence elevates every locker room, classroom, and communit y event. Joe’s South Boston upbringing instilled in him a deep sense of responsibility to give back. Marquette University is gaining a student-athlete ready to lead with character.

K ATHRYN GREENE — Bob Nichols Memorial Scholarship Grant Some students grow through challenge; Kathryn Greene thrives in it. At Kents Hill School, Kathryn embraced a rigorous

academic curriculum — AP courses, advanced sciences, and upper-level mathematics — all while developing strong leadership traits and supporting her peers.

Her teachers note her curiosity, discipline, kindness, and wit, traits that were developed in Southie and have traveled with her to Maine and beyond. Kathryn’s commitment to her work and community is matched by her performance on the lacrosse field, where she will play Division 3 at New England College this year.

MARY LEE — Massport Scholarship Grant Mary Lee is not just an exceptional young woman of character. She is a leader who singlehandedly built the Boston Latin School’s dive team – she led by example, stepped out of her comfort zone and lobbied the school for a coach. She’s the kind of leader every team needs. Her leadership was further recognized on the BLS sailing team serving as captain, and MVP. Beyond being the model teammate and an overall winner, Mary balanced a demanding academic environment with her commitment to service through Gate of Heaven, Catholic Heart Work Camp, and Saint Monica’s Kitchen. Her teachers describe her as dedicated, responsible, coachable, and unfailingly respectful, a young woman who shows up fully even when the work is difficult.

Loyola Universit y will be fortunate to welcome her this fall.

SER ENIT Y LUCAS — Amazon Scholarship Grant Some young people f lourish because of their community; Serenity Lucas flourished because she chose to give back to it. Raised around the Condon Community Center, Serenity found her voice through mentors who believed in her — and she now pays that gift forward. Whether mentoring younger children, supporting events, assisting South Boston police officers at youth programs, or volunteering at food pantries,

THURSDAY DECEMBER 11, 2025 Serenity shows up where she is needed most. Her warmth, resilience, and determination embody what it means to grow up in South Boston. Serenity will go from Boston Day & Evening Academy to Bunker Hill Communit y College.

JACOB MULLIGAN — Amazon Scholarship Grant Jacob Muilligan captures the spirit of South Boston with one simple phrase: “Be a man for others.” This motto he learned at BC High is truly reflective of the greater South Boston community – where we are all there for each other.

Jacob didn’t just learn the words — he lived them. While maintaining an exceptional 4.0 GPA, he continued helping young skaters at the Murphy Rink, participating in community cleanup, painting schools, serving food pantries, and supporting nursing homes, Jacob built his life around action, not applause. His essay showed a young man shaped by gratitude and driven by a desire to include everyone — especially those who feel left out.

Jacob will attend Boston University.

8TH GRADE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES JIOVANI MENDEZ — Folan Family Memorial Scholarship Grant Jio Mendez knows that making a difference doesn’t require age — only initiative.

As a seventh-grader, he led a fundraising team that secured a $2,500 grant to improve the Condon School gym, benefiting countless future students. He also spearheaded fundraising for the Condon Varsity basketball team and took pride in bringing his community together for a cause.

His awareness of teamwork, leadership, and perseverance far exceeds his years. Jio will attend Cathedral High School.

JALVIS PENA — Amazon Scholarship Grant Some young athletes play

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sports; Jalvis Pena becomes part of the community they create. From winning a regional championship with the Condon team to coaching younger children in the “Learn to Play” program, Jalvis already understands the responsibility of being a role model. Whether supporting senior bingo nights or volunteering at community events, Jalvis shows a natural instinct for service and kindness. He wrote, “I promise to make the most of this opportunity.” We know he will. He will attend Cathedral High School.

CAMPBELL WALSH — South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Trust Fund Scholarship Grant Campbell Walsh discovered early what many take years to learn — that teaching others is one of the most powerful forms of leadership. From helping younger kids learn to skate, to supporting youth hockey programs, to balancing lacrosse and club hockey commitments, Campbell has embraced the role of mentor with joy and maturity.

His understanding that “older kids can change the world for younger ones” speaks volumes about his character. Campbell will attend St. Mark’s School.

JACK MOGAN — Ed Buccigross Memorial $5,000 Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Grant Every year, one student rises to the top — not just for excelling, but for ref lecting the very best of South Boston. This year, that student is Jack Mogan. At Boston Latin Academy, Jack embodied the spirit of the Keystone Program — the idea that a young person can be the “central stone upon which all others rely.” A four-year varsity swimmer and decorated athlete, Jack paired his achievements with deep community service at the Boys & Girls Club, church programs, food drives, and youth initiatives. His essay revealed a young man shaped by gratitude, humility, and a profound desire to lift others. Jack will attend Louisiana State Universit y.

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James F. Condon School Teacher Caitlyn Murphy Recognized for Dedication to Students

aitlyn Murphy, a Resource Teacher and Education And Career Development Coordinator at the James F. Condon School was selected as a semi-finalist in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl’s sixth annual Honor Roll, a program that recognizes educators across New England for their dedication to students and their communities. The Wasabi Fenway Bowl is set to take place

on December 27 at Fenway Park.

Not only is Caitlyn a resource teacher, but she also helps coordinate the Middle School Basketba ll program.

With her help, over $10,000 has been raised for the team.

Caitlyn is all about empowering students, launching a successful before-school workout program to t a rget st udent s w it h attendance issues. Caitlyn is also president of South Boston

Soccer League and manages a summer job program for teens.

The 15 educators featured in this year’s Honor Roll, including Caitlyn, were nominated by their peers for their outstanding contribution and willingness to go the extra mile. Chosen out of 600 nominations across 100 cities and towns, each of the semif inalists received a donation to further support their classroom and school, along

with a feature on BostonGlobe. com and the opportunity to attend the Wasabi Fenway Bowl.

To date, the program has given more than $130,000 for over 150 e duc ator s across New England.

SCHOOL-AGED CHILD CARE AVAILABLE PROGRAMMING: Education Music Games Room Swim Lessons (Ages 6+) Swim Team (Ages 8-18)

REGISTER YOUR CHILD TODAY!

Night Club Activities (Ages 8+) Arts & Crafts Computer Clubhouse Pre-Teen Center Full Time Summer Program

December 17, 3:00 pm 1380 Columbia Road

ABOUT US: School-Aged Child Care (SACC) is a year-round after-school program focused on homework completion and educational development.

Serves youth ages 6 to 12 with individualized support and full access to Club programming.

Dedicated staff assess each child’s academic and emotional needs to tailor their experience.

Licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care and accepts daycare vouchers.

Eligibility: Children must be at least 6 years old, in first grade, and no older than 12.

Contact Porshia, SACC Director, at phaygood@bgcb.org for more information.

Hearts, Hugs & Hope Alzheimer’s Support Group at Compass on the Bay

www.bgcb.org/SouthBoston

Dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia isn’t easy, so it is helpful to share your concerns and personal experiences with others who completely understand what you’re going through. You will also learn about proven strategies to help you better care for your family member. This group is held both in person and virtually.

Contact Director of Compass Programming Erin Bollinger at 617-268-5450 or email ebollinger@compasssonthebay. com to RSVP by December 15.

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The Road to Evacuation Day Begins in Ticonderoga Massachusetts State Senator Nick Collins kicks off MultiState Commemoration of Knox Trail with Presentations in Ticonderoga

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he Tic onderog a Administrative B u i l d i n g representatives of the South Boston Community joined Massachusetts State Senator Nick Collins in a special presentation to Town Supervisor Mark A. Wright. Ticonderoga and Boston are connected as, respectively, the start and finish of one of the most extraordinary achievements of the American Revolution: Henry Knox’s “Noble Train of Artillery.”

In addition to inviting Wright to Boston for Evacuation Day, Senator Collins issued a citation, f lag of the Commonwealth, and commemorative K nox Trail 250 scarf on behalf of the people of Boston. This weekend’s commemoration marks the 250th anniversary of the beginning of Knox’s journey from Fort Ticonderoga, in which he selected 59 massive guns, weighing more

than 120,000 pounds, and—using sledges drawn by horses and oxen— led a grueling 300-mile winter trek over frozen rivers, icy mountain passes, and dense forests to Boston.

With essential help from New York and Massachusetts communities along the way, Knox and his team arrived triumphantly outside Boston in February 1776.

Washington used these guns to fortify Dorchester Heights, ultimately forcing the British evacuation of Boston in March.

Between now and March of 2026, New York and Massachusetts

will host a multi-community commemoration honoring the 250th anniversary of Knox’s journey. This remarkable feat of logistics, courage, and determination that helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War and secured America’s first major victory — the Evacuation of Boston on March 17, 1776. Now, 250 years later, a series of public programs, reenactments, and educational events will commemorate this pivotal expedition in communities

from Ticonderoga to Boston.

Revolution 250 is a collaborative initiative uniting more than 70 organizations across Massachusetts to plan and promote the Semiquincentennial — the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. From 2025 through 2026, Revolution 250 will highlight the people, places, and ideas that gave birth to our nation, through public programs, exhibitions, and statewide commemorations.

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Moakley Park Named Grand Prize Winner of the 2025 Holcim Foundation Awards

he Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction announced Moakley Park as the North American Grand Prize winner of the 2025 Holcim Foundation Awards. This global award recognizes groundbreaking sustainable design that is beautiful and spatially relevant, minimizes resource use, creates inclusive and affordable living environments, and combines short-term financial feasibility with long-term value creation. The Holcim Foundation Awards are considered one of the world’s most significant honors in sustainable architecture.

For the last eight years, Moakley Park has been undergoing a community planning pocess to upgrade the park to best serve the needs of local residents, including upgraded athletic facilities, more spaces for community gathering, and flood resilience. The Holcim Prize Jury selected Moakley Park for its extensive public engagement to inform the park’s redesign, which included dozens of workshops, focus groups, one-on-one interviews, and tabling at neighborhood events. This engagement created a design that addresses both community priorities and Boston’s coastal vulnerability. The proposed design will redesign the ball fields so that they are less prone to flooding, as well as maximize play opportunities throughout the year through improved playing surfaces, drainage, and lighting. Community amenities will include a premier baseball field with bleacher seating, a plaza with a splash pad, picnic areas, a half basketball court, multiuse paths, a maintenance building, and improved parking.

“The Moakley Park redesign will enhance this valued community space with upgraded climate resilience – simultaneously providing protection from coastal flooding and renovating it to be a state-of-the-art recreation space for residents to enjoy for generations,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “It is an honor for Boston to be recognized on an international stage. From ideas to construction, Moakley Park is carefully designed to withstand the clear and accelerating threat of climate change.”

Moakley Park was highlighted as a priority project in the City of Boston’s 2016 Climate Ready Boston Report, which identified areas projected to be at the greatest risk of extreme heat, stormwater flooding, and coastal flooding from sea-level rise and storms.

Moakley Park and the adjacent areas represent a significant future flood pathway that, in combination with Fort Point Channel and Morrissey Boulevard, could flood portions of South Boston, the South End, and Roxbury and directly impact an estimated 35,000 people, including over 1,700 low-income families in two Boston Housing Authority communities.

To address increased flood risk, the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Society of Landscape Architects organized a competition in 2016 to generate ideas for integrating flood protection strategies and community priorities into a redesigned Moakley Park. What began as a contest grew into a community planning process, selecting Stoss Landscape Urbanism, a South Bostonbased landscape architecture firm, to lead the project.. The firm designated Weston & Sampson as the project lead. Local non-profit organizations, Boston Harbor Now and South Boston en Accion, have led community engagement efforts to help the team gather the input from residents, community leaders, and advocates to shape the design of the park.

“This international recognition speaks to the innovative vision behind Moakley’s design and the hard work of our design and project teams,”

said Cathy Baker-Eclipse, Interim Commissioner of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. “We’re excited to deliver a park that provides upgraded athletic fields, accessibility, lighting, and flexible spaces for the community while also taking a big step toward protecting Boston from rising seas and storms. It was an honor to have Marin Braco, the Parks Department’s project lead, in Venice to receive this award alongside our design team.”

“I am grateful to the firms and community partners for their commitment to elevating our community’s voices in this once-ina-generation redesign,” said Brian Swett, Chief Climate Officer. “We hope this award has reinvigorated everyone and given them a moment to celebrate how far Moakley Park has come. Our work is only getting started, and we look forward to constructing the vision the community and design team have worked so hard to create.”

“Moakley Park’s Holcim Foundation Award reflects years of community input, vision, and partnership. Residents have been clear about what this waterfront park means to them and what a climate ready future should look like,” said Kathy Abbott, President and CEO of Boston Harbor Now. “Designing with water instead of against it comes directly from their ideas and lived experience. Boston Harbor Now is proud to support the City’s community-driven process and to see the design by Weston & Sampson and Stoss Landscape Urbanism for Moakley Park recognized as a model for improving

recreation and resiliency in our parks to protect people, incorporate nature, and deepen our connection to the harbor.”

“The Moakley Park plan represents a unique collaboration between the South Boston and Dorchester communities, non-profit partners such as South Boston En Accion and Boston Harbor Now, and the City of Boston,” said Chris Reed, Founding Director of Stoss Landscape Urbanism. “It brings together park improvements and upgrades—directly inspired by community conversation– with climate adaptations that provide protection, enhance safety, and support well-being to nearby neighborhoods.”

“The Holcim Foundation’s recognition of Moakley Park affirms not only the strength of the design, but the dedication of residents, advocates, and City of Boston partners whose insights have shaped every major decision.” said Cheri Ruane, Principalin-Charge at Weston & Sampson.

“This award underscores what is possible when interdisciplinary teams work in true partnership—translating community voices, technical rigor, and innovative climate strategies into a park that will serve Boston for generations.”

“With resilience woven into the park paths, play features, and ballfield design, the Moakley Park plan is a great example of how reducing flood risk and enhancing a neighborhood park can go hand in hand,” said Chris Osgood, Director of the Office of Climate Resilience.

“This park project can be a model for how we protect our communities while strengthening our open space — both here in Boston and beyond.”

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Christmas Mass Schedule for Gate of Heaven & St. Brigid Parishes & St. Augustine Chapel

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THURSDAY DECEMBER 11, 2025 MOH Income Restricted Rental Opportunity BARTLETT STATION F5 59 BARTLETT STATION Drive ROXBURY, MA 02119 5 units are Homeless Set-asides that are NOT in the lottery

# of Units # of bedrooms

Estimated Square Footage

Rent

Maximum Income Limit (% AMI)

# built out for mobility impairments

# built out for hearing impairments

1

1

734

30% of HH Income

30%

-

-

2

2

760

30% of HH Income

30%

-

-

2

3

1,000

30% of HH Income

30%

-

1

(5) Homeless Set-aside units will be filled through direct referral from HomeStart. For more information, please contact us at the email address or phone number below. For direct referrals, please visit https://www.homestart.org/bostonhsa.

32 Income-restricted units IN THE LOTTERY

Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24th No Morning Mass 4:00 p.m., at Gate of Heaven Church: Family Mass with Children’s Pageant

# of Units

# of bedrooms

Estimate d Square Footage

Rent

Minimum Income**

Maximum Income Limit (Based on HH Size + AMI %)***

# built out for mobility impairments

# built out for hearing impairments

1*

1

585

$1,551

$45,326

50%

1

-

1*

1

620

$1,861

$54,411

60%

1

-

16

2

800

$2,233

$65,280

60%

-

-

8

2

800

$2,978

$82,286

80%

-

1

1

3

1,009

$2,150

$62,846

50%

-

-

3

3

990

$2,580

$75,394

60%

-

-

2

3

978

$3,441

$95,040

80%

-

-

*(1) 1BR @ 50% (1) 1BR @ 60% , units will have a preference for households holding an Alternative Housing Voucher (AHVP). For more information please visit: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-the-alternative-housing-voucher-program-ahvp **Minimum Incomes are set by owner + based on # of bedrooms + Area Median Income (AMI). Minimum incomes do not apply to households with housing assistance (Section 8, MRVP, VASH) or for the units in this development that include a project-based voucher.

**Maximum Incomes (set by HUD/MOH + based on household size + Area Median Income (AMI)

Household size

30% AMI

4:00 p.m., Mass at St. Brigid Church 4:30 p.m., Mass at St. Augustine Chapel 9:00 p.m., Mass at Gate of Heaven Church

50% AMI

60% AMI

80% AMI

1

$34,740

$57,900

$69,480

$92,640

2

$39,720

$66,200

$79,440

$105,920

3

$44,670

$74,450

$89,340

$119,120

4

$49,620

$82,700

$99,240

$132,320

5

$53,610

$89,350

$107,220

$142,960

6

$57,570

$95,950

$115,140

$153,520

Applications are available during the application period for 66 days, from 11/03/2025 to 01/08/2026.

To fill out an application online, please visit bit.ly/BOSHousingLottery and select “RENTAL: Bartlett Station F5” To download a pdf application to be mailed, faxed or dropped off please visit https://bit.ly/BartlettF5Apps To have a hard copy of the application mailed to your mailing address, please call 617-442-8472 or via email at skhemraj@winnco.com Applications are available in person on the following days, dates, and times in the following place(s)

Christmas Day Thursday, December 25th 8:00 a.m., Mass at St. Brigid Church 9:00 a.m., Mass at Gate of Heaven Church 10:30 a.m., Mass at St. Brigid Church

Day

Date

Time

Location

Weekdays

11/03/25 to 01/08/26

9:00am to noon

233 Blue Hill Ave. - Roxbury, MA 02119

Weekdays

11/03/25 to 01/08/26

1:00pm to 4:00pm

233 Blue Hill Ave. - Roxbury, MA 02119

Wednesday

11/12/25

6:00pm to 8:00pm

10 Bartlett Street - Roxbury, MA 02119

Monday

11/24/25

6:00pm to 8:00pm

10 Bartlett Street - Roxbury, MA 02119

We will hold informational meetings on November 12, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Community Room at 10 Bartlett Street - Roxbury, MA 02119, Join virtually, too, through the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85825011603?pwd=Ku7sES1ZYclR5oGW6SOZtGas4Nc6na.1

Meeting ID: 858 2501 1603 Passcode: 727332 Optional Dial In: (646) 558-8656

and November 24, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Community Room at 10 Bartlett Street - Roxbury, MA 02119, Join virtually, too, through the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85969755530?pwd=wjKW8v8zd1sP85aLBsaAWosBbdlrLK.1

Meeting ID: 859 6975 5530 Passcode: 838130 Optional Dial In: (646) 558-8656

No Noon or 6:00 pm.m, Mass on Christmas Day

DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted online or postmarked no later than 4:00pm on January 8th, 2026

Friday, December 26th No Morning Mass

Selection by Lottery - Asset & Use Restrictions apply - Preferences Apply.

For more information, language assistance, or reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities please call 617-442-8472 or email skhemraj@winnco.com

Mailed to: Bartlett Station F5, 233 Blue Hill Ave - Roxbury, MA 02119

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Honoring Our Blessed Mother Mary on the Feast Day of Her Immaculate Conception

he students in Grade 5A at South Boston Catholic Academy led us in this month’s School Mass honoring our Blessed Mother Mary on the Feast Day of her Immaculate Conception. Grade 5A did a fantastic job as Greeters, with the Scripture Readings, and bringing up the Gifts to the Altar. A special Thank you to their teacher, Mrs. Ryan Barret and their Religious Education Teacher and our Liturgical Coordinator, Mrs. Maureen Bailey for helping the children prepare for this special Mass.

The Immaculate Conception refers to the doctrine that the Blessed

Virgin Mary was conceived without any stain of Original Sin in preparation for becoming the Mother of God, the Son Jesus Christ. God the Father chose the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the Mother of his Son, Jesus Christ. God gave her this special gift so she could be the perfect mother for Jesus, who is the Savior of the world. Our Parochial Vicar, Father Peter Schirripa, was the Celebrant at this Mass and during his Homily he spoke about how very special our Blessed Mother Mary is to all of us. He led us in praying the Hail Mary...”Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women,

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen,” and a prayer of recourse to Mary a short invocation, “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.”

We ended the Mass by a 5th Grade student leading us in a St. Carlo Acutis Prayer...”O God our Father, we thank you for giving us Carlo, a model of love for all. You made him fall in love with your son Jesus, making the Eucharist his “highway to heaven.” You gave him Mary as a beloved Mother, and with the Rosary, You made him sing

the praises of her tenderness. Accept his prayer for us. Attend especially to the poor, whom he loved and assisted. May his smile shine in Your Kingdom As it did for us, to emanate the glory of your Holy Name. Amen.”

Thank you to our wonderful Altar Servers and our SBCA Children’s Choir directed by our Music Teacher, Mr. Carlo Bunyi, and the Parish Music Director, Mr. Ryan Lynch, who accompanied the students on the organ, for providing the beautiful music honoring our Blessed Mother Mary with songs that inlcuded ... “Hail, Holy Queen, Ave Maria and Immaculate Mary.”

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CITATION ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court

Docket No.

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

SU25P2629EA

Suffolk Probate and Family Court

Estate of: William J. Keenan

24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 (617)788-8300

Date of Death: 09/12/2004

A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by of

Dorchester

MA

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

of

Dorchester

IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before:

10:00 a.m. on the return day of 01/02/2026 .

This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you.

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

Christine Helen King

24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114

Also known as: Christine H. King

(617)788-8300

Date· of Death: 10/06/2025

A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by of

Peter A. Pechulis

South Weymouth MA

and

Amanda P. Pechulls

of

Branchville

. NJ

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

November 28, 2025

·and

Amanda P. Pechulis

of

Branchville

NJ

IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from-the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this r;,roceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and obj�tion at this Court before:

10:00 a.m. on the return day of 12/24/2025.

This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken witltout further notice to you.

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

November 19, 2025

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Stephanie L Everett, Esq., Register of Probate

PUBLISH ONLY THE CITATION ABOVE File Copy The Law Offices of David S. Flashenburg

South Weymouth MA

be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration

Date:

David S Flashenburg, Esq.

of

WITNESS, Hon. Janine·D Rivers, First Justice of this Court.

WITNESS, Hon. Janine D Rivers, First Justice of this Court.

2 Cabot Place

Suffolk Probate and Family Court

• Estate of:

Peter A. Pechulis

MA

be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration

Date:

SU25P2539EA

The Petitioner requests that:

The Petitioner requests that: Kevin J. Zarnoch

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court

Docket No.

To all interested persons:

To all interested persons:

Kevin J. Zarnoch

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

c:::::: Stephanie L Everett, Esq., Register of Probate

PUBLISH ONLY THE CITATION ABOVE

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