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VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74

SBCA Awardees to be Honored Friday Night

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outh Boston Citizens’ Association President To m McGrath and the Executive Board have announced the Association’s 2024 recipients of the James M. “Jimmy” Kelly/Margaret “Peggy” Flaherty Shamrock Award for Community Service.

The 2024 Shamrock Award

will be presented to Mark O’Leary for his selfless efforts in aiding those in need, and pitching in at the drop of a hat, for any benefit or worthy cause in and around the town. This award will be presented at the 144th Annual Evacuation Day Banquet to be held on March 15, 2024 at the South Boston Convention Center.

Mark O’Leary was born and raised in South Boston where he attended Gate of Heaven Grammar school and then went onto Catholic Memorial where he graduated in 1971. He is a former member of Local 17 Sheet Metal Workers, Retired from the City of Boston Public Works Street Lighting Division as an Inspector. He also was the Past president of Local 445 and Past president of AFSCME Local Continued on Page 2

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The family of Chief Marshal Gerard “Jerry” Wheeler applaud his Award.

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he 2024 Parade Chief Marshal Banquet was held on Friday, the 8th. And two news items about the Banquet were, well, new – very NEW – and how!

First, the Banquet was held

at the Aloft Hotel on D Street in South Boston’s Seaport District for the very first time. Second, Commander Gerard C. “Jerry” Wheeler USN, this year’s Parade Chief Marshal, came down with the flu, as did his wife. Obviously, they were unable to attend, so Continued on Page 5

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Mark is the current president of the South Boston Chippewas Athletic Club since 2016 where he and his members have organized many outstanding “Toys for Tots” drives every Christmas season for children who are less fortunate than others.

In 2018, Mark started the O’Leary Family Foundation, a charity formed with a mission statement as follows “Our Mission is to give what is necessary to improve the quality of life for those less fortunate”. The foundation continues to give back to the community that his family loves so much. The Foundation has helped hundreds of families in need or less fortunate. Two people that helped Mark and inspire him were Joe “Dodo” Nee and Butchie Tobias, two great individuals who did so much for others in this great community. He also credits a third person his good friend Kevin Turner.

As you can see, from his earliest age, Mark was taught the importance of volunteering and giving back to the community. “I have seen Mark and his Family Foundation do great things for others in the Town, it is an honor for the Citizens’ Association to present him with the Jimmy Kelly/Peggy Flaherty Shamrock Award for Community Service.”

Stated President Tommy McGrath.

Mark is the proud father of 4 children, Mark, Eamon, Mary Kate and Kevin. He is also the grandfather of seven: 5 boys and 2 girls.

The South Boston Citizens’ Association is also honored to announce that Tomas MacCormiac of the Cape Cod Irish Village will be the recipient of the Joe Moakley Award at the

142nd Annual Evacuation Day Banquet, March, 15th at the South Boston Convention Center.

Tomas MacCormiac, has never forgotten where he comes from and endeavors quietly to help those around him in need or trouble, from his customers, staff and to outright strangers. Charity and generosity are a family trait. It is something that has been instilled in him since birth.

Tomas MacCormaic hails from Co Antrim Ireland. In 1998 he emigrated to the USA with his wife Melissa who is from Cape Cod. They have four children and since 2014 he has been the owner of the Cape Cod Irish Village. In 2022 himself and Jack Hynes partnered together to buy the Convention Center in Hyannis, transforming it into the new Irish Village at the Emerald Resort.

He is extremely passionate about his Irish culture and is well known for his desire to share his knowledge of its history and language with others. A self-taught historian, MacCormaic also uses the village as a platform to tell the story of Ireland.” “It’s a proud history and heritage,” he said. “I had a brilliant history teacher who said, ‘All I can do is light the fire. You have to keep it burning yourself.’

That’s what I’m trying to do here.”

One of Tom’s more passionate historical events that was shared at the Old Village was in the spring of 2016, it was the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising, one of Ireland’s most significant protests against British rule, when rebels issued the Irish Proclamation of Independence and declared the Republic’s “resolve to pursue the happiness and prosperity of the whole nation.

Tom is no stranger to the South Boston Community. He has been involved with many South Boston organizations over the years and has made lifelong friendships with many people.

From the endless list of organizations throughout the state, he has supported with donations, countless fundraisers, clothing, food & toy drives, all benefitting schools, sports programs and first responders and others we may never know about.

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Tommy has a special place in his heart for those considered special needs and loves having groups such as the South Boston Special Kids and Young Adults come to the hotel where he and his staff and customers make their stays a trip to remember.

“His dedication to giving back to his community and others is why he is a perfect recipient of the Joe Moakley Outstanding Citizen Award”, Stated Tom McGrath President of the South Boston Citizens’ Association.

Amongst many achievements he considers his greatest to be the first black belt in Kama Sutra in Ireland. Tom has dedicated his life to giving back. His kindness, generosity, and will to have a good time show no signs of slowing down.

Former Boston City Councilor Frank Baker will be receiving the John W, McCormack award for public service. He was always involved in politics at an early age working for many candidates through his young adult life.

He first decided to run for the Boston City Council after Mayor Tom Menino closed down the City Hall print shop, where Baker had worked for 25 years, many of those as a union steward.

Putting his name on the ballot was a natural next step for him.

As they say” the rest was history”.

Frank Baker was elected to the Boston City Council on November 8, 2011. His district included most of Dorchester and then a portion of South Boston and the South End. Frank Baker is proud to be a lifelong resident of Dorchester. He grew up in the Saint Margaret’s Parish of Dorchester and currently owns a home in Savin Hill with his wife, Elaine. He is the twelfth child of John and Eileen Baker’s thirteen children and a father of 11-year-old twins, Ben and Maxine.

Frank graduated from Don Bosco Technical High School in 1986 where he studied the printing trade. He worked for the City of Boston Printing Department from 1987 until 2010.

Baker is a member of the CWA/ Boston Typographical Union, Local 13 and served as a Shop

Steward from 2000 until 2010.

Baker has been actively involved in politics his entire adult life and is a dedicated member of the Dorchester community. Frank was always looking forward to bringing his passion for his community and a strong independent voice to City Hall during his tenor as a Councilor. His priorities included Education, Public Safety, Substance Abuse Services, Housing and Economic Development.

Bakers career highlights included serving as Chair of the City Council’s Jobs, Wages, and Workforce Development Committee and the Special Committee on Charter Reform. He was also Vice Chair of the Planning, Development and Transportation Committee. Furthermore, he was a member of the Committees on Census and Redistricting, City Neighborhood Services and Veterans Affairs, Government Operations, Homelessness, Mental Health and Recovery, Housing and Community Development, and Ways and Means. “It’s an honor for the Association to recognize Frank Baker for the McCormack Award for his commitment, dedication, professionalism, passion and fairness he brought to the Boston City Council, He will be missed!”

Said President Tom McGrath.

This award along with the Shamrock and Moakley awards will be presented at the Association’s 144th Annual Evacuation Day Banquet, to be held this Friday evening, March 15th, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, with a 5:30 p.m., cocktail hour and a Corned Beef Dinner served at 7:00 p.m.

A host of special invited Dignitaries are expected to attend this year’s banquet. Curragh’s Fancy will provide the entertainment.

McGrath cautioned that tickets are being purchased at a good pace, with valued community leaders receiving awards.

We urge those that are planning to attend to act fast.

For information on tickets call Tom McGrath at 857-204-5825.

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May luck be our companion May friends stand by our side May history remind us all Of Ireland’s faith and pride May God bless all with happiness May love and faith abide.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Congressman & Mrs.

Stephen F. Lynch and family

Paid for by Lynch for Congress Committee. Nancy Conroy, Treasurer

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Evacuation Day Commemoration Honors Historic Day

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he National Parks of Boston and South Boston Citizens’ Association will host the annual Evacuation Day Commemoration on Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.

While the ceremony is traditionally held on the grounds of the Dorchester Heights Monument, due to current restoration work, the program will take place at the Edgerley Family South Boston Boys & Girls Club at 230 West Sixth Street in South Boston. Confirmed speakers include Congressman Stephen F.

Lynch, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, National Parks of Boston Superintendent Michael Creasey, and state and city elected officials.

The Excel High School JROTC Color Guard will lead a procession to the western edge of Thomas Park for a wreath laying following the speaking program.

The commemoration will feature a ceremonial presentation of arms by the Lexington Minutemen and Henry Knox Color Guard. The Boston University Band will provide music.

Superintendent Creasey will share a brief overview of the current

restoration project. The National Parks of Boston began the more than $30 million restoration of Dorchester Heights

Monument on September 15. Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), rehabilitation work will be complete by March 17, 2026, Evacuation Day, during the nation’s 250th birthday year. The Monument and its surrounding area remain closed to the public during the restoration.

The GAOA funds are being used to restore the iconic 1902 Dorchester Heights Monument tower and surrounding area known as Thomas Park. The rehabilitation work includes structural upgrades, masonry restoration, and improvement of the monument’s foundation, superstructure, exterior enclosure, roof, interior stairs, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. The grounds, lighting, and signage will be vastly improved for visitors’ experience.

In early March 1776, General George Washington ordered the construction of fortifications at Dorchester Heights. Two weeks later, these actions led to the evacuation of British forces from Boston. For over a century, Bostonians in the South Boston community have commemorated March 17 as “Evacuation Day” at Dorchester Heights.

The National Parks of Boston is a collection of three National Park Service sites – Boston National Historical Park, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park. Established by individual legislation and for designated purposes, the three units have come together under a unified organizational umbrella to collaborate in ways that celebrate our cultural heritage, reconnect people to history and nature, and provide outdoor recreation opportunities on land and on the water. For more information, visit: www.nps.gov/bost, www.nps.gov/ boaf, and www.bostonharborislands.org.

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Elise Wheeler accepts gifts from Congressman Steve Lynch. the Commander’s daughter, Lt. Col. Elise Wheeler USAF, capably filled in at the Banquet. Her laughter and sense of humor were quite contagious. Commander and Mrs. Wheeler now will arrive next Thursday. They’ll attend Friday’s SBCA Evacuation Day Banquet, and then take part in the Parade on Sunday as planned.

Commander Wheeler is South Boston born-and-brought-up. He

lived in Old Colony along with seven brothers and sisters, attending St. Augustine School, the Gavin, and South Boston High. His BS degree is from Holy Cross. He went to Naval War College, and he also earned two MS degrees in Management and International Affairs.

During 22 years of active duty with over 200 combat missions, he received 40 military decorations. His active duty was followed by another 22 years as a JROTC instructor at Warwick High School, Newport News.

Overall, the 2024 Banquet at Aloft was highly enjoyable. The buffet’s Irish cuisine included traditional “concannon”, a delicious blend of kale and cabbage in mashed potatoes. The corned beef was meaty and properly gray (!); the desserts were sweet fingerfood afterthoughts. Irish music

by Curragh’s Fancy, with an occasional touch of Scottish Gaelic tunes, was well-played and sung.

The Speakers Program, emceed

by Tommy Lyons and kicked off

by AWVC Commander Randy Greeley, was quick and well-spoken.

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Among the Awards, Congressman Steven Lynch brought Chief Marshal Wheeler a number of gifts, some of them quite humorous.

A few words about the St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day Parade this Sunday: The Parade will have over 125 marching units, including

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15 bands led by the BPD Gaelic Column. Sports will be well represented by local teams, the Bruins’ mascot Albie, and the Little League Champions, who’ll fly in from the West Coast. It’s really not something you’d want to miss.

See you there.

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Bowl-A-Rama Bowl-A-Rama was held Sunday afternoon as part of the 248th Annual Evacuation Day events organized by the South Boston Citizens’ Association.

Congressman Stephen Lynch and many other bowlers had a great time at the event put on by honorary chairpersons Cheryl Joyce, Andrea Flaherty, Rich Devoe, Pauline Bare, and Joyce Higgins. The Bowl-A-Rama was sponsored by Southie Bowl

State Representative David Biele

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Poster and Essay Contest Winners South Boston Citizens’ Association would like to thank Joey Arcari and the staff at The Broadway for hosting the Award Ceremony for the 2024 Evacuation Day Poster and Essay Contest Winners

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day to our friends and neighbors, from the MCCA. GLORIA LARSON INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 2024

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.

SOUTH BOSTON SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE– SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2024 The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held along the “historical” route. The route will be West Broadway to East Broadway to P Street to East Fourth Street to K Street to East Fifth Street to G Street to Thomas Park (southerly arm) to Telegraph Street to Dorchester Street ending at Dorchester Avenue.

Towing is expected to begin at 5 AM. Parking restrictions will be in place on the following streets: Dorchester Avenue, Both sides, from Gillette Park to Old Colony Avenue Dorchester Avenue, Both sides, from Dorchester Street to Damrell Street Foundry Street, Both sides, from Greenbaum Street to Dorchester Avenue West Second Street, Both sides, from Dorchester Avenue to A Street A Street, Both sides, from Binford Street to West Second Street Binford Street, Both sides, from A Street heading northwesterly to end at 45 Binford Street West Fourth Street, Both sides, from B Street to Dorchester Avenue West Broadway, Both sides, from Dorchester Avenue to Dorchester Street East Broadway, Both sides, from Dorchester Street to P Street P Street, Both sides, from East Broadway to East Fourth Street East Fourth Street, Both sides, from P Street to K Street K Street, Both sides, from East Fourth Street to East Fifth Street East Fifth Street, Both sides, from K Street to G Street G Street, Both sides, from East Fifth Street to #96 G Street Thomas Park, Both sides of southerly arm (opposite normal traffic flow), from G Street to Telegraph Street Telegraph Street, Both sides, from Thomas Park to Dorchester Street Dorchester Street, Both sides, from Telegraph Street to Dorchester Avenue Damrell Street, Both sides, from Old Colony Avenue to Dorchester Avenue SAINT PATRICK’S DAY ROAD RACE – STARTING LOCATION West Sixth Street, Both sides, from F Street to Dorchester Street F Street, Southeast side (odd side – Boys & Girls Club side), West Sixth Street to Bowen Street Please note that the Saint Patrick’s Day Road Race begins on West Sixth Street at the Boys & Girls Club at 11:00 AM. All vehicles will need to be removed before 9:00 AM.

People attending the parade are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit.

Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on the Bluebikes website.

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Why Run a Marathon?

By Carol Masshardt (The next few weeks will profile the running team for the SBNH) “I don’t want to sugar coat it. The dark, brutally cold morning runs can be tough, but then you see a sun rise, and I do it with all the other charity runners, so you get close and it’s worth it.”

Devin Baker, originally from Montpelier, Vt. has lived in Boston for three years. She is twenty-five years old, a soccer and basketball player in her youth and now a University of Vermont graduate and an accountant. It would be easy for Devin to enjoy the fullness of her young adult life without running several days a week and “long runs” of seventeen miles on a March weekend. But running is where so much of what she believes in comes together, and the meaning is about fortitude, family, and sense of community. Her efforts will benefit the South Boston Neighborhood House.

“My father, Newton Baker, has run Boston 8 times, and I ran with him in the Vermont City Marathon in 2022. I told him my whole life I hated running, and I never saw it in the cards for me, but that changed. He was diagnosed with leukemia, and even ran when getting treatment. I saw that it is a powerful thing to do to get you through things,” she said.

I wanted to run for and do the fundraising (a requirement for each charity runner) for an organization I could be involved with after the

Marathon. I didn’t even know the Neighborhood House existed, but Susan Hurley, owner of thought it would be a good match for me, and it is.

With energy to spare, Devin reached out to the local shops and bars in addition to friends and family. She also had the support of the coach provided through the Neighborhood House, Susan Hurley.

“It was great to connect with people I hadn’t seen in a while, but also had pleasure of seeing the generosity in the community,” she said. “I got twelve businesses to donate, and it was super fun, and heart-warming to see how many people were in my corner. I thought of running as a very individual event, but this, here, is really about community.”

She knows close up about sports injuries from her earlier athletics, and now is seeing her father manage his serious illness. Challenging goals seem to motivate and not deplete her.

Perhaps this was learned long ago.

Devin Baker agrees that she may take a little beach time this summer, but with that, she quickly adds that she will be chasing the next great goal.

“Proving yourself wrong is one of the best things I think you can do. I am imagining feeling pride and accomplishment, but also know I will be sobbing the last two miles. It will be with joy.”

(Special thanks to all the runners for the Neighborhood House, and best wishes in April!)

Devin Baker and her inspiration, father Newton Baker

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Neighborhood House Gala Fete: Friday, March 22

by Rick Winterson

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e were pleased to have an interview with Kathy Lafferty.

She is the Executive Director of the South Boston Neighborhood House, located at 136 H Street on the corner of Sixth and at Moakley Park’s northwest corner, where the Neighborhood House’s pre-school named “Ollie” is sited. As always, Kathy was enthusiastic and cheerful about the Neighborhood House’s upcoming events, especially the South Boston Neighborhood House Benefit and Auction.

This event will take place in South Boston’s Seaport Hotel, as it has in recent years. The date is next Friday, March 22.

The doors will open on an evening filled with enjoyment and community spirit at 6 p.m. A high point of the evening will be awards honoring Robert Pacitti and Michael Flaherty. Rob will receive the Joseph ‘Dodo’ Nee “Champion Award” for his years of community

support and leadership. The Amy Murray “Angel Award” will be conferred upon Michael, who served 18 years as a Boston City Councilor-at-Large.

For your information, the South Boston Neighborhood House was founded in 1901, 123 years ago.

When the United States achieves its 250th year in 2026 – two short years from now – it will also make history by arriving at its own 125th Anniversary. By the way, the pre-school’s nickname of “Ollie” is an affectionate abbreviation of Neighborhood House founder’s name – Olivia James.

The 2024 Benefit and Auction features prizes, chance-takings, and exciting items for you to bid on: Tomorrow (Friday, March 15), three raffles will be opened to you online. The first raffle ($100) is entitled “The Golden Ticket” and gives its lucky winner his/her choice of trips to Jamaica, Tuscany, Sedona, or Kentucky. Sedona is an achingly beautiful valley near Phoenix, Arizona; Kentucky contains the so-called

“Bourbon Trail” for you to travel. The second ($50) is the Golf Raffle, which rewards its winner with a choice of playing golf at Palm Springs, Pinehurst, or Cabo. The third raffle ($20) is named The Taylor Swift Raffle with an album and photos. Now that’s unique, isn’t it?

To take part in these raffles, use the QR code on the Benefit and Auction posters you’ll see around South Boston, or log onto www.SBNH.org and go to the Neighborhood House website.

At the Benefit Party itself, there’ll be an action-filled Live Auction featuring a dozen (or more) highly desirable items.

The multi-talented Tommy Tinlin will be serving as the Auctioneer. He’ll use his talents to auction off trips to Bermuda and Las Vegas – you’ll even see the Bruins in Vegas! Two Seaport parties for a dozen or more guests will be up for bid, too. You might choose to bid on being serenaded by Kenny Chesney at Gillette or being blown away by Hootie & The Blowfish at Fenway. And there’s a Silent Auction at the Neighborhood

House Benefit as well. We hear there are over a hundred (100) truly valuable items for you to bid on. Just write your bid on the clipboards that go with each Silent Auction offering. Note that the Auction items will be brightly displayed by lighting courtesy of JCALPRO. As this interview was completed, Kathy told us about a (very) important service now being rendered to the community at the “Ollie”. In its backyard, looking out over Moakley Park, is a blue shipping container marked “Ollie Diaper Depot”. Twice each month, some 350 local families receive free disposables. Nice work!

This is in addition to the 45 pre-school youths attending the “Ollie”. At the Neighborhood House’s 136 H Street address, around 250 Seniors take part in activities like yoga, computer skills, and shopping in the House van. About 250 young people from age 10 on up – members of “Boys to Men” or the “Girls Group” – enjoy robotics, cooking, snowboarding, and many other activities.

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Congratulations to the SBCA Basketball Team

he students on the South Boston Catholic Academy’s Basketball Team did a wonderful job leading the students, families, faculty and staff at SBCA in the School Mass.

This Mass was in honor of the Feast Day of St. John of God. St. John of God was the face of the Father’s mercy for the people who were sick, for the poor and for the homeless. He lived love, mercy and compassion in a truly extravagant way. The Parochial Vicar, Father

Peter Schirripa, was the celebrant at this Mass and spoke about St. John of God and also of the importance of praying (taking time out of every day to stop, talk and listen to God).

Father Peter quoted Mark’s Gospel 12:30-31...Jesus declares that the greatest commandment is to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.”

Thank you to Mrs. Patricia Coleman for helping the students prepare for this Mass and being such a caring, dedicated and amazing Athletic Director for our SBCA students and to all the caring and dedicated parents and coaches in the SBCA Basketball Program.

Our Altar Servers did a fantastic job serving at this Mass, too. The SBCA Children’s Choir sang beautifully.

They even sang a special song in Latin, “Amare et Service”, English translation... “In everything, love and

serve the Lord”. Thank you to the talented Music Teacher, Mr. Carlo Bunyi and Parish Music Director and Organist, Ms. Kathy Clancy.

Again, Congratulations to all the members of the SBCA Basketball Team from Grades 3 to 6, for another fantastic basketball year! On behalf of our Principal, Dr. Helenann Civian and all of us at South Boston Catholic Academy we wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! As the Irish say, Lá fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir!

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Hearing to Discuss Resources for Police Crime Laboratory

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ouncilor Flynn will call for a hearing order to discuss resources for the Boston Police Crime Laboratory. An annual report by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) has found that the Boston Police Crime Laboratory has been lagging behind in its handling of sexual assault kits testing for three years in a row.

The Boston Police Crime Lab is a critical arm of the Boston Police Department that focuses on processing, examining, and analyzing evidence - such as sexual assault kits that are indispensable to investigating and solving crimes. In 2018, the State Legislature has mandated that sexual assault kits be tested within 30 days in order to swiftly process any evidence that will bring justice to sexual assault survivors. However, the EOPSS has found that the testing of these kits has lagged behind at the Boston Police Crime Lab each year since 2021 due to staffing shortages,

with the time lag in 2023 being the most concerning - half of the kits (93 out of 186 sexual assault kits) did not manage to get tested within 30 days.

In comparison to the State Police Crime Lab, which tested 96% of the 714 tests it received in 2023, these statistics require immediate attention.

“I am concerned about this delay. It is very important that the sexual assault kits and evidence from our sexual assault survivors are processed in a timely manner, and we need to examine and address the underlying causes of staffing shortages at the Boston Police that have resulted in this delay,” said Councilor Flynn.

“We have to look into what the current barriers are to filling these positions, and the resources we will need to get crime lab staff to perform their work more easily and efficiently.”

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

St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Back at Ironworkers Union Hall Annual event to air live from the Ironworkers Local 7 Union Hall on Sunday, March 17th from 9:30 a.m. to noon The annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast hosted by Sen. Nick Collins will take place at the Ironworkers Local 7 Union Hall in South Boston on the morning of Sunday, March 17th.

Featured guests include U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Governor Maura Healey, Congressman Stephen Lynch, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Senate President Karen Spilka, Auditor Diana Dizoglio and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. They will be joined at the dais by Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden, Boston City Councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy, State Representative David Biele and US Naval Commander Chance Smith of the USS Truxton (DDG 103).

“I am proud to be back where we belong, with our union brothers and sisters in labor at the Ironworkers Union Hall in South Boston,” said Sen. Collins, who will emcee the annual political roast for his fifth time.

This year the Breakfast will be broadcast to a wider audience with NECN and NESN joining media partners BNN, WROL and Caught In Southie. The event will be live-streamed on NECN, BNN and WROL Radio beginning at 9:30 a.m. Live TV broadcast will begin at 10 a.m. Caught In Southie will provide exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage.

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Project Proponent: Tishman Speyer Project Description: The BPDA is hosting a virtual Public meeting to discuss the recently filed 7th Amendment to Planned Development Master Plan no.69, the Development Plan for 232 A Street, and the response to the BPDA Request for Additional Information. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an overview of documents, and discuss potential impacts and mitigation. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the public. mail to: Nick Carter Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 phone: 617.918.5303 email: nick.carter@boston.gov

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Massport is currently accepting applications for the following Scholarships: • THOMAS J. BUTLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to a high school senior who resides and is involved in community service in South Boston, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. • DEBORAH HADDEN GRAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to a high school senior who resides and is involved in community service or employment in the city of Boston, Chelsea, Revere or Winthrop, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. • LOWELL L. RICHARDS III MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to a high school senior who resides and is involved in community service in the city of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, or Winthrop, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. • DIVERSITY STEM SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to high school seniors of color who reside or attend school in the city of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, Worcester, Bedford, Concord, Lexington, or Lincoln, and are involved in community service with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Scholarship applications must be received by Massport no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024. For more information on these scholarships, including application and criteria please visit www.massport.com

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CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

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MA

Whitman

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

The Petitioner requests that:

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

Jessica L. Libby, Esq.

The Petitioner requests that: Corinne White

of

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 04/17/2024.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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.

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 04/09/2024

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.

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.

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

Date:

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

Date: ----------''---'-------February 26, 2024

tt tt LETTERS OF AUTHORITY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE PUBLISH ONLY THE CITATION ABOVE

Stephanie L Everett, Esq., Register of Probate

PUBLISH ONLY THE CITATION ABOVE

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Rory J Fitzgerald, Esq.

Sciacca Law Group PO Box 870126

Milton, MA 02187

Paul J Gannon, Esq.

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

Law Office of Paul J Gannon P.C.

MPG 560 (2/22/24)

LETTERS OF AUTHORITY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

PO Box E46

546 East Broadway Boston, MA 02127

page

MPC 560 (9/20/23)

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of

SU24P0515EA

Suffolk Probate and Family Court

Nancy Ann Faenza

24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114

Also known as: Nancy A. Faenza

(617)788-8300

Date of Death: 01/02/2024

page 1 of Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court

Docket No. SU24P0531 EA

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court

Docket No.

Estate of:

March 06, 2024

Stephanie L Everett, Esq., Register of Probate

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CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

MA

IMPORTANT NOTICE

be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve With Corporate Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration

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Milton

be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve With Personal Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration

MA

Whitman

of

Suffolk Probate and Family Court

Estate of:

24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114

William Russell Kart> Also known as: Bill Karb

(617)788-8300

Date of Death: 11/15/2023 To: Chelsey G Karb 682 E 8th St Apt 1

Boston, MA 02127

To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Deborah Faenza

of

MA

Quincy

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

The Petitioner requests that: Deborah Faenza

of

MA

Quincy

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

You have been appointed and qualified as Personal Representative in administration of this estate on

O Supervised 18:1 Unsupervised

March 11, 2024 ote

These letters are proof of your authority to act pursuant to G. L. c. 190B, except for the following restrictions if any:

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 04/19/2024 .

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.

O Pursuant to G. L. c. 190B, § 3-108(4), the Persona.I Representative shall have no right to possess estate assets as

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.

O The Personal Representative was appointed before March 31, 2012 as Executor or Administrator of the estate.

provided in§ 3-709 beyond that necessary to confirm title thereto in the successors to the estate and claims, other than expenses of administration, if any, shall not be paid.

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(Do Not Write Below This Line-For Court Use Only)

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

Date:

March 08, 2024 --------'-------

tt Thomas F Williams, Esq. Thomas F Williams and Associates, PC

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Stephanie L Everett, Esq., Register of Probate

PUBLISH ONLY THE CITATION ABOVE

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I certify that it appears by the records of this Court that said appointment remains in full force and effect. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court. � ,,_ ,._- ..,... �� � ).- .....

Date March 11, 2024 · ·- �,...;... � ....__" Stephanie L Everett, Esq., Register of Probate MPC 751 (4/15/16)

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