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James Rooney to Take Over Boston Chamber The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce today announced that James E. Rooney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, has been selected to be the Chamber’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. Rooney will succeed current Chamber President and CEO Paul Guzzi and assume the post on July 1.

Rooney was selected by a Chamber search committee and approved by the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The search committee was led by Karen Kaplan, Chairman and CEO of Hill Holliday and former Chamber Chairman, and Dr. Navjot Singh, Managing Partner of McKinsey & Co. in Boston and incoming Chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The search was conducted by Korn Ferry, led by Bob

Sullivan in Boston and Lorraine Lavet in Washington, D.C. After considering a large pool of candidates, the search committee determined that Rooney has the leadership experience and the vision to guide the Chamber into its next phase.

“On behalf of the entire Greater Boston Chamber, we welcome Jim to the team with great confidence in his ability to lead the Chamber as it begins a new chapter,” Dr. Singh said. “For more than a decade, Jim has shown great skill in building award-winning facilities and attracting world renowned events and thought leaders to the City of Boston. His breadth of experience and great understanding of our city’s strengths and challenges make him the perfect choice to drive our organization continued on page 14

Happy Easter!

South Boston Catholic Academy Girl Scout Troop 79828 want thank everyone who help them with this year’s Girl Scout cookie sale. Here are some of the troop members selling cookies in front of St. Brigid Church this past Sunday, just in time for Easter!

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The Kennedy Institute: Some Comments

by Rick Winterson

Monday, dignitaries from all over the City of Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the nation’s capital in Washington D.C. descended upon Columbia Point – sometimes referred to as Harbor Point. The occasion was the long-awaited dedication of the Kennedy Institute, a newly completed near neighbor of ours on Columbia Point.

The Institute’s full designation is one of those usual bureaucratic tongue-twisters: The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate.

Although long, the name of the new Institute is accurate.

During his later years in Washington, Ted Kennedy was the most prominent member of the Senate. This writer knew Kennedy (very) slightly, and like everyone else, referred to him as “The Senator” – in other words, Kennedy was “the first among equals” in the Senate.

A key part of Senator Kennedy’s legacy was his ability to get things done, an ability that stretched over 50 years. As we all know, his causes were mostly liberal in nature. If you disagreed with him, that’s just fine – America is still a free country, after all. But he was able to do his work courteously and

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate on Columbia Point, is next to the JFK Library and near to the UMass Boston campus and the Massachusetts Archives.

respectfully towards his colleagues. You didn’t have to agree with “the Liberal Lion”, but you had to give him credit for being effective. He took care of business, he “minded the store”, he was willing to compromise, and he got things done.

It was striking how many of the speakers at Monday’s dedication called The Senator a leader, a mentor, and so on. His personal touch was praised by all, most notably by those dyedin-the-wool Republicans – John McCain (Arizona) and Trent Lott (Mississippi).

Don’t you wish our elected officials worked together nowadays, as they did when Senator Kennedy was in office?

Columbia Point has now become one of Boston’s major intellectual centers. Google up

Columbia Point. Draw a line across the southern half of the peninsula from Old Harbor/ Dorchester Bay due west to Morrissey Boulevard.

North of that line is mostly residential and commercial. A quick list of what’s below that line includes the ever-expanding UMass Boston campus, Boston College High, the JFK Library, the Massachusetts Archives, and the Kennedy Institute – quite a bit of mental firepower. The BRA drew up a Columbia Point Master Plan four years ago. Let’s hope this plan retains this intellectual emphasis on the southern half of Columbia Point. It’s a great place to study.

The architecture of the Kennedy Institute is unfortunately lacking. From certain angles, it is impressive, reflecting an

attempt to complement the JFK Library. But the entrance façade is a little too simplistic. The bellwether building on Columbia Point is the one that houses the Massachusetts Archives – it is contextual and organic, and demonstrates an effective use of concrete masses and surfaces as well as successful preservation.

The Archives should be used as an architectural model, especially for future UMass Boston expansions.

Transport to the establishments on Columbia Point is not easy. Parking, particularly during all the construction out there, is scarce. So here’s a suggestion: When summer arrives – as it surely will – walk along the Harbor Walk from Carson Beach and the Mother’s Rest cupola around to the Kennedy Institute. Bring a cold lunch. Visit the Institute, and then ether walk back to Carson Beach or take the shuttle from the UMass Boston Campus Center to the JFK Station on the Red Line.

One more comment: with the JFK Library nearby, the Kennedy Institute is a great destination for historical field trips for Boston’s students. Use it for that purpose frequently; it’s your building, built in part with your tax money. And it’s free to students in Boston’s public schools.

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Another Successful Dialogue Night!

The third in a series of Youth/Adult Dialogues about Substance Abuse was held on Thursday March 26th at the Tierney Learning Center. Fifty participants, led by actor/teacher Dennis from the Improbable Players, engaged in discussions about the question “What do drugs make people do?”

The groups were facilitated by counselors from the Gavin Foundation, S.B. CAN Reduce Underage Drinking and the South Boston Community Health Center.

Youth then created and performed entertaining but real life skits centered on the topic of substance abuse.

Thanks to all of the individuals and organizations who joined us for these important conversations including the S.B. Action for Substance Abuse Prevention Youth Council, the S.B. Boys & Girls Club Keystone members, the S.B. Community Health Center’s Youth Ambassadors and youth from the Tierney Learning Center.

For information about the next Youth/Adult Dialogue about Substance Abuse please contact Mayra Rodriguez-Howard 617-464-7423 or Linda Doran 617-464-7463 at the South Boston Community Health Center.

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13th Annual Taste of South Boston 13th Annual Taste of South Boston to be held at the Seaport Hotel on Sunday April 12, 2015 The South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation (South Boston NDC) will hold its 13th Annual Taste of South Boston on Sunday April 12, 2015, from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Seaport Hotel. This event has become one of the city’s premier food events, enjoyed by 500 attendees. For an entrance fee of $50, attendees can sample food and beverage offerings from over 30 local restaurants while enjoying live jazz music and bidding on outstanding silent auction 2015 SB Online 10x 6.5 Color:Layout

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This year’s event boasts the largest number of participating restaurants, from the traditional South Boston neighborhood, the South Boston Waterfront and the Fort Point areas, including newcomers: Bastille Kitchen, Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar, Pastoral and The Juice Box. Returning again this year: American Provisions, Café Porto Bello, Cranberry Café, Empire, Flour Bakery & Café, Jerry Remy’s Seaport, Legal Harborside, Lincoln, Local 149, Lucky’s Lounge, M.C. Spiedo, Miam Miam Macaronerie, No Name Restaurant, The Paramount, Salsa’s, Salvatore’s, Stephi’s in 1 3/31/15 12:08 AM Page 1

Southie, Strega Waterfront, Sweet Tooth Boston, Tamo Bistro & Bar, Temazcal Cantina and Trade. Al’s Liquors will be sampling wines from Mascarelli Wines, and Harpoon Brewery will be pouring samples of their latest brews.

Free transportation to and from the Taste of South Boston (from within South Boston only) will be provided by the Southie Shuttle. To reserve your ride, call the Southie Shuttle at 617268-4110.

South Boston NDC is a recognized 501c(3) that has successfully developed over 180 units of affordable housing in the community. Proceeds from

the evening’s event support the South Boston NDC’s mission to provide affordable housing for working people, families, elderly and Veterans in the community. South Boston NDC also provides support to the South Boston Street Festival and Holiday Stroll, South Boston Grows, Southie Trees and the South Boston Farmers’ Market.

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South Boston Community Health Center Youth Ambassadors on 7th Community Service Trip!!

The South Boston Community Health Center’s Youth Ambassadors are going on their 7th Service Trip! This year, in recognition of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the 10th anniversary of the Youth Ambassadors Program, the youth and adult mentors are traveling to the Gulf Coast during their Spring Break to participate in relief work for people who are still displaced and suffering from the impact of Hurricane Katrina. They will be partnering with Habitat for Humanity and NECHAMA in the disaster relief and rebuilding efforts.

Youth Ambassadors is a program sponsored by the South Boston Community Health Center that facilitates lasting relationships between the youth of South Boston and adults, builds leadership skills, promotes civic-mindedness, and raises awareness around health issues affecting the South Boston community. Our youth gain skills and knowledge through art projects, health education, and community service.

The work in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi will include; gutting homes,

painting, removing debris, and/or finishing out a home. This year, in remembrance and commemoration of the 10 years since Hurricane Katrina, the youth will also be assisting in the groundwork for a major build-up project that Habitat for Humanity and NECHAMA will be doing in June.

Previous community service trips to the Gulf Coast, Alabama and Long Island, New York have been life changing for the participants. They have felt a great sense

of accomplishment by representing South Boston in recovery relief efforts and have gained valuable experience by helping others. The yearly experience of traveling to disaster relief sites solidifies their

resolve to make a difference once they return home to South Boston.

The group has been actively fundraising for the costs associated with the trip. The youth are reaching out to local businesses to join their “10 for 10” campaign, which urges local businesses to donate a minimum of $10 in honor of the program’s 10 years of helping and the 10 years of healing from the lasting devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Please join us at the Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant on April 8th 6-8pm for a fundraising event.

If you wish to donate, please visit the fundraising website at www. youcaring.com/YouthAmbassadorsTrip If you would like more information, please contact Mayra Rodriguez-Howard at the South Boston Community Health Center (617) 464-7423 mahoward@sbchc.org

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Finally, it appears as if this mindboggling winter is over and spring is ready to usher in sunny days. It’s time to bring out the brooms-the shovels are already out-and start cleaning up in front of your respective residences and businesses.

If everyone pitches in, the neighborhood sidewalks will be clean and we won’t have to walk around trash or worry about stepping in weathered doggie-

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So, don’t be afraid to get a little bit of exercise while cleaning up and doing your part.

It’s everyone’s civic duty.

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South Boston CAN Wrap-up Parade Meeting

by Rick Winterson

Each year, the non-profit group called S.B. CAN Reduce Underage Drinking holds a series of meetings, concerning behavior at and conduct of the St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day Parade. This includes a final wrap-up meeting after the Parade. The 2015 Parade took place on Sunday, March 15; the wrapup meeting was held in the Mt. Washington branch bank on West Broadway last Friday, March 27, at 11 a.m.. It was hosted

by Kay Walsh of S. B. CAN. A good deal of the discussion during the meeting centered on the behavior of the crowds, especially concerning excessive drinking.

The Boston Police Department’s Captain Greland, who commands our local Station 6, spoke first. He said that 270+ citations were issued for public drinking, as well as a number of arrests being made. While certain aspects of the crowd’s behavior were rowdy, he reported that “there was no real

The S.B. CAN Parade meeting listens as Capt. Greland speaks about the Parade Day.

trouble”. Although it wasn’t mandatory, the package stores opened from 10 till 4 p.m.; bars generally were cooperative in closing at 7:30 p.m. Sunday night after the Parade.

Police officers were assigned to patrol every liquor outlet The 2015 Parade was intentionally modified to allow for the remaining snow on side streets, after the record January/February storms. The route was shortened to West/East Broadway only, beginning at Broadway Station and ending at the Far-

ragut statue, rather than doubling back to Thomas Park and Andrew Square. This worked well, even though the dispersal area around Marine Park obviously became very crowded. Due credit was also given to the mostly volunteer crews, who worked so diligently to eliminate much of the snow piled along Broadway.

Also because of the snow, metal barriers were placed well out onto Broadway. This seemed to ease a great deal of the sidewalk crowding experienced in previous years, and is something to be considered for future Parades, even if there’s no snow to contend with. The closer barriers didn’t interfere with the Parade’s marchers at all.

Fire Department vehicles were kept mobile and moving along the off-Broadway side streets, another effective step towards an orderly Parade.

The Family Friendly Zones were not set up this year. One reason for this was the crowds last year, who tried to use the rest rooms in these Zones, even though the rest rooms were supposed to be limited

to patrons of the Zones. Bob Monahan made an emphatic plea that these Zones (if reopened) be assigned police officers next year. The issue of providing portable toilets also came up, at places like the Municipal Parking Lot in Perkins Square and M Street Park (NOTE: A very large number of toilets, perhaps hundreds of them, would have to be provided).

Another topic was inclusion in the Parade of OutVets and Boston Pride – inclusion of the latter was partly due to a misunderstanding, apparently. Generally, these groups’ behaviors were according to Allied War Veterans Council rules, except that a dozen or so multi-colored umbrellas were carried by marchers in Boston Pride. Whether this was unimportant or perhaps a bit of “gameplaying” was open to question.

Access to and from the Broadway “T” Station was limited to the main stairs during the Parade. The MBTA also provided shuttles from South Station to L Street and Broadway. Both of these moves made a large, positive difference in managing the crowds; they should be continued.

Crowd numbers weren’t available for the wrap-up meeting, but all of Broadway was crowded to varying degrees. As a guess, perhaps 250,000+ were there – almost all from outside of South Boston. The future of the Parade, including having it outside of South Boston, was briefly discussed, but this is a mostly political question. And what would happen to all of the other community activities leading up to the St. Patrick’s/ Evacuation Day Parade, if the Parade went elsewhere?

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Rep. Collins Votes for Infrastructure and Road Repair Projects Rep. Collins Votes to Authorize $200 Million in Local Aid for Infrastructure and Road Repair Projects Last week, Representative Nick Collins joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives in authorizing $200 million for local road and bridge repairs, passing legislation before April 1st so that municipalities can take full advantage of the construction season.

The authorized Chapter 90 funds may be used for roadway projects, such as resurfacing, drainage, sidewalks, traffic control and lighting, or road building machinery, equipment and tools.

“The House has taken decisive action to support Massachusetts’ cities and towns by providing early and comprehensive funds for infrastructure repair,” said House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo. “After the harsh weather conditions this winter, this legislation

will help bolster the economies of our municipalities and give them resources to keep their citizens safe.”

“Chapter 90 funding, for local road and bridge projects, is a significant piece of local aid that we are delivering to our cities and towns,” said Representative Brian S. Dempsey, Chair of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. “After a particularly damaging winter, the $200 million authorized by this legislation, when coupled with funds previously authorized by the legislature, will ensure that municipalities have $330 million for projects and pothole repairs.

Perhaps even more importantly, the House has acted swiftly to ensure that these funds can be made available for the upcoming start of the construction season.”

“This local aid appropriation will help our community undertake important road repairs as we begin to recover from a particularly harsh winter,” said Rep.

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Collins. “I was happy to work with my colleagues in the legislature to ensure that Boston has the resources necessary for maintaining safe roadways.”

The House has been a longstanding champion of Chapter 90 and other local aid programs. This legislation follows the release of $100 million in Chapter 90 funds by Governor Baker which

had been previously allocated by the Legislature but not yet approved.

The Chapter 90 formula takes miles of road, population and employment statistics into consideration. Under this allocation level Boston would receive $14,479,315.

The bill now moves to the Senate for its consideration.

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Mayor Walsh Hosts Swan Boat Opening April 18 Celebrating the end of a record-setting winter and the onset of spring in New England, Mayor Martin J. Walsh will host the first ride of the season as the popular Boston Swan Boats open at the Public Garden lagoon at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 18.

“This year marks 139 years that the Swan Boats have brought joy to our city’s residents and visitors,” said Mayor Walsh.

“I’m pleased to join the Paget family and local schoolchildren for the inaugural ride around the Public Garden lagoon with the park’s beautiful plantings beginning to bloom for the season.”

This annual rite is made possible thanks to the Paget family, owners and operators of the

Swan Boats first launched in 1877 by Irish immigrant and shipbuilder Robert Paget.

Mr. Paget designed the Swan Boats after attending the opera Lohengrin in New York City.

At the end of the opera, the hero crosses a river in a boat

drawn by a swan. 2015 marks the 139th season for the Swan Boats. The oldest and smallest boat in the fleet just celebrated its 104th season, while the newest was launched in 1993.

The swan on today’s boats is made from either copper or

fiberglass, depending on the age of the boat, and encloses a paddle mechanism that is used to foot propel the boat through the water.

Fully loaded, each Swan Boat weighs three tons and carries up to twenty passengers. The Swan Boats are built on oak framed pontoons sheathed in copper just as they were initially constructed in 1877.

After being stored in a safe place for the winter, the boats are returned to the Public Garden Lagoon in the spring with Mayor Walsh and his young guests celebrating the first ride of the season.

For more information, please visit the Swan Boats of Boston online at www.swanboats.com or call (617) 522-1966.

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Tedeschi Food Shops, situated directly across from Andrew Station on Dorchester Avenue, reopened their branch store in Andrew Square last week. The store had suffered major damage from February’s severe wintry weather, including frozen pipes in the apartment overhead. This required that Tedeschi shut down for repairs and to replace their inventory.

This was a major business interruption for them. The next time you’re in Andrew Square, stop in and make a purchase. Tedeschi will appreciate it and they have free off-street parking.

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SBCA Fifth Grade News: SnowTreasure?

After shoveling all the snow, wouldn’t it be nice to find some buried treasure. South Boston Catholic Academy’s 5th grade recently read the book Snow Teasure by Marie McSwigan. The book is a historical fiction novel

set in Norway during World War II. The children of a small village help save $9 million in gold by hiding it on their sleds as they zoomed down a trail to a waiting boat. The 5th grade designed game boards based on

the plot, characters, and setting of the book. Now we are all happy it is Spring and want to wish everyone a Happy Easter!

South Boston Catholic Academy (www.sbcatholicacademy.org) is currently accepting applications

for all classes PreSchool-Grade 6. Please contact; Mrs. Barbara Keohane with any questions or for a tour of the School at (b.keohane@sbcatholicacademy. org or phone 617-268-2326 for more information.

Dan McCole’s Winter Painting 14th Annual Boston Marine Corps Honor Run 5K to honor Captain Benjamin W. Sammis A Run to Honor … An Honor to Run Race date: Saturday, May 9, 2015 The 14th Annual Boston Marine Corps Honor Run will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 in honor of Rehoboth, Massachusetts native, Capt. Benjamin W. Sammis. More than 1,500 people - including active-duty military, veterans from all branches of armed services, and local law enforcement groups - will gather at South Boston’s Carson Beach to run in honor of Marine Capt. Sammis, who was killed in action in Iraq in 2003.

This beloved 5K road race is produced by Boston-based Conventures, Inc. and is held to raise awareness for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.

After Super Bowl XLKIX, when the Lombardi Trophy came back to Boston (where it belongs), Dan McCole, South Boston’s Watercolorist Laureate, spent stormy February warm and indoors at his studio. His output: Key heroes of the Pats’ triumph over Pete Carroll’s Seattle team. Among them were CB Malcolm Butler’s game-ending interception, a classic touchdown spike by The Gronk, and a more than usually intense, steely glare from Pats’ Coach Bill Belichick. Dan displayed them at the Arts Association’s March meeting.

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Meet Chloe and Addison Second graders are best friends in and out of school

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

They both attend the Tynan Elementary School and are in the second grade. Their favorite subject is math. They are doing well in school but have promised themselves they are going to work even harder and improve their grades so that their teachers and parents will be proud of them.

They hang out together after school at the Joseph Tierney Learning Center and have a ton of fun. At the learning center, they enjoy going to art class, the computer room, and the homework room. When they get bored, they travel across to the “OC”-the Old Colony

youth center -and play various games such as Foosball, Trash, and Uno. They love to read and the last book they read was the “ABC” book.

Outside, these two youngsters play hoop, soccer, volleyball, and tag football. They love to

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out in the cold and went to bed with full stomachs. Our two best friends forever are Addison Lynch and Chloe Kapustin.

Addison Lynch is eight years old. She is the daughter of Andrea and Jim, and she has a brother named Jimmy. Her favorite show on TV is Victoria’s on the Teen Nick channel.

Someday she hopes on being a doctor so that she can help sick people get better.

Chloe Kapustin is seven years old. She is the daughter of Pat and Crystal. She has a brother named Pat, a sister nicknamed Sissy, and a dog named Zoey.

Her favorite movie is “Ted” and her favorite TV show is Teen Titans Go on the Cartoon Network. Someday she wants to be famous so she plans on being a singer.

SOUTH BOSTON BOYS & GIRLS LACROSSE REGISTRATION & PRACTICE South Boston Lacrosse will be holding a registration and practice for the 2015 season for the Boys & Girls teams at the following location, date and time. We are still looking at players for the girl’s teams.

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Eastern Harbor Office Park 50 Redfield Street, Neponset Circle Boston, Massachusetts 02122

Date Saturday April 4 Girls at Saunders Field-Moakley Park 10:00am-12:00pm Date Saturday April 4 Boys at Saunders Field-Moakley Park 12:00pm-2:00pm

Representing Seriously Injured Individuals

• 15 and under/7th & 8th Grade - Boys & Girls - U15 Player is Under 15 years of age as of January 1st prior to start of season.

• 13 and under/5th & 6th Grade - Boys & Girls - U13 - Player is Under 13 years of age as of January 1st prior to start of season.

• 11 and under/3rd & 4th Grade - Boys & Girls - U11 - Player is Under 11 years of age as of January 1st prior to start of season • 9 and under Instructional/Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade - Boys & Girls - U9 - Player is Under 9 years of age as of January 1st prior to start of season.

Including auto/motorcycle accidents, construction site accidents, workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, head and burn injuries, liquor liability and premises liability.

Telephone (617) 265-3900 Telefax (617) 265-3627

There will be 4 Boys & 4 Girls teams this year.

We will be charging the following fees for the 2015 season. Boy’s U15, U13, U11 - $150.00 and U9 - instructional - $50.00, The U9 instructional will be a house league team, no travel, practice and games on Saturdays. Girl’s U15, U13, U11 - $100.00, U9 Instructional - $50.00. The fee will pay for uniforms, insurance and the cost of the officials for the season.

You will need to make the full payment at the time of registration to hold a spot on the roster. Each team’s roster will have a maximum of 22 players per team, after the 22nd player you will be put on a waiting list. If you are paying by check make the check payable to South Boston Lacrosse. The program is still in need of coaches for both the Girls and Boys teams. If you have any questions you can contact Pete Lisiecki at p.s.lisiecki@gmail.com.

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Saint Vincent’s State Champions

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Congratulations to our 6th Grade Students Recently, the Saint Vincent’s CYO seventh and eighth grade team captured the CYO State Championship. In the opening game of the tournament, Saint Vincent’s defeated Saint Pius of Lynn, 51-45. Next up was Saint Raphael’s of Medford and Vinny’s prevailed, 52-47. In the championship tilt, the local squad eked out a hard-fought 46-43 victory against Saint Edwards of Medfield.

The team was coached by Joey Curran and Billy Allen. The players are Darrin Brack, Walter Steele, Keon Jackson, Adrian Gary, John Depina, Kevin Daveiga, Isaac Price, James Watkins, Flavio Colston, James Watkins, Alan Nunez, Juan Concepcion, Austin Pereira, Djeison, Isbraham Rosa, and Alhaji Mansaray

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Your hard work and perseverance have paid off!

The prestigious schools our students have been invited to attend for the 2015-2016 school year:

Archbishop Williams High School-Grade 7 Boston College High School –Arrupe Division Boston Latin Academy Boston Latin School Catholic Memorial High School- Grade 7 Dexter School John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics & Science Mount Alvernia High School-Grade 7 Newton Country Day School Notre Dame Academy St. John’s Preparatory School St. Sebastian’s School Ursuline Academy Woodward School Xaverian Brothers High School-Grade 7 South Boston Catholic Academy is an academically rigorous Catholic Elementary School accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEAS&C).

Applications are being accepted for the 2015-2016 academic year.

Small class sizes, before and after school programs and summer camp offered.

Contact: Barbara Keohane at b.keohane@sbcatholicacademy.org for more information or to schedule a tour.

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Men’s Hoop League Champs Crowned Boston Beer Garden defeats Sal’s in OT

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

On Tuesday evening, March 31, at the Tynan Community Center gymnasium, the Boston Beer Garden Club defeated Sal’s, in overtime, 60-56, to capture the 2015 South Boston Basketball Association indoor league championship. Boston Beer Garden Club Center Adam Donovan was SBOL’s MVP with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Both teams started out slow but then Sal’s, led by Robbie Walton (15 pts/2 steals), went on an 8-0 run to take a 20-11 lead. Later in the first half, Sal’s led 28-18, but then the Beer Garden Club went on an 8-0 run of their own to close within two, 28-26. Sal’s subsequently hit two three pointers from downtown and at the break led, 34-28.

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The 2015 South Boston Basketball Association indoor league champions is the Boston Beer Garden Club, coached by player-coach and league commissioner, Eddie “Wilt” Curran . The players are Chris Potts, John Costello, Tommy Beatty, John Hines, Adam Donovan, Marty Ridge and Jeff Powers.

point advantage, 48-36.The Boston Beer Garden Club clamped down on the defensive end, didn’t panic offensively, and with 5:10 left on the game clock, took their first lead of the second half, 51-50. Regulation ended in a tie, 52-52, so it was on to a nail-biting overtime period. In overtime, Donovan banked in a shot to give his team a 54-52 lead. Marty Ridge was subse-

quently fouled and hit one free throw.

The Beer Garden led 55-52. Guard Chris Potts (12 pts.) then hit two more free throws, and the Beer Garden had a 57-52 lead.

Sal’s needed to get on the scoreboard.

With eight seconds remaining, Sal’s forward Eddie Ryan (13 pts.) knocked down a trey and Sal’s closed the gap, 57-55. Potts was fouled again and sank two from the line to give his squad a

59-55 lead. With four ticks left, Sal’s forward Dave Lane (6 pts.) hit a free throw but then Donovan made one of two from the line and sealed the deal for his team.

“It was a great win,” said Coach Curran.

“They had a good lead in the second half but we didn’t panic. We just tried to cut the lead slowly by playing tough defense and being patient also on the offensive end. We knew we had to go inside-out because they played great defense too. They’re a great team and were shooting lights out for a while, but my guys stayed focus and it paid off in the end.

“I would like to say thanks to Tynan staff and to the league sponsors,” Curran added. “The sponsors are the Cranberry Café, Sal’s, South Boston Check Cashing, Southie Auto Services, Peter Welch’s Gym, Robert Sullivan Insurance, Boston Beer Garden, and the Quietman Golf Tourney. Without their continued support we wouldn’t be able to run this league for the guys.”

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Compass on the Bay Calendar of Events Broadway Tunes at Compass on the Bay April 11, 2015, 2:30 pm at Compass on the Bay, 1380 Columbia Road, South Boston. Join us for a performance by of Broadway music by Dieter Weslowski.

Pianist Steve Lanzillotta at Compass on the Bay April 21, 2015, 10:30 am at Compass on the Bay, 1380 Columbia Road, South Boston. Talented solo pianist Steve Lanzillotta will perform.

Guitarist David Hull at Compass on the Bay April 28, 2015, 1:30 pm at Compass on the Bay, 1380 Columbia Road, South Boston. Join us for a performance of Guitarist David Hull.

Compass on the Bay resident Frances McCarthy shows off her winnings in her weekly card game of Blitz!

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GETTING GIRLS IN THE GAME Getting Girls in the Game or G3 is a basketball program through Shooting Touch, Inc. for girls ages 7-12. It is a free 4 week sport and social development programming at the Tynan Community Center that will offer basic fundamentals, shooting drills, ball handling, game preparation and defensive techniques.

The primary goal of G3 is to provide a safe, supportive, sport-based response to barriers in girl’s health, self-esteem, and access to regularly scheduled physical activity. Also we would like to increase female participation in sports and opportunities for personal growth and success.

The program will be held on Mondays 6-7pm and Wednesdays 5-7 pm at the Tynan Gym for the month of April. Anyone interested should come at the above time frame to participate.

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ROOCKIE RUGBY PLAY AND READ PROGRAM Massachusetts Youth Rugby Organization and BCYF are partnering to provide a combination of athletic and academic fitness. For six weeks, participants will read 20 minutes each night while learning the safe, non-contact flag version of rugby. The two goals of the program are to provide students the opportunity to enjoy new books and for participants to learn a safe fun sport.

This program will be held at Tynan Community Center Gym on Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm. for youth 8-12 years old.

It will begin on April 7th and run for 6 weeks. Anyone interested in participating should register on at Tynan Gym Mon-Fri 4-9 p.m. or call (617) 635-5110 for additional information.

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James Rooney into the future.”

“Jim Rooney was the most strategic thinker of all the candidates and presented the clearest, most ambitious, thoughtful, and sophisticated plan for the chamber,” said Karen Kaplan.

“With a proven track record and an openness to change, the selection committee unanimously agreed that he is the best candidate to deliver that vision.”

“I am thrilled and honored to be selected to lead the Chamber,” Rooney said. “I can’t wait to get started.” He added: “I applaud Paul Guzzi for his leadership in creating a runway for the Chamber to take off on a new journey where we remain mindful of our core mission to drive economic growth throughout the region while embracing Boston’s new economy and demographic realities.”

Guzzi, who has led the organization for 19 years and will remain in his posi-

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tion until July 1, said: “I am proud of the work of the Chamber and its role in this community, and I think Jim is an outstanding choice to serve as the Chamber’s next President and CEO.” Rooney will assume leadership of the Chamber during a time of transition and opportunity for the organization. With 1,500 members from all corners of the region’s economy, the Chamber is one of the largest and most respected busi-

PUBLIC MEETING

45 WEST THIRD MONDAY, APRIL 6 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

100 W 2ND ST

Artist For Humanity South Boston, MA 02127

PROJECT PROPONENT: Spaulding & Slye Investments PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Proponent proposes to redevelop the approximately one acre site at 45 West Third Street in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston. An existing 30,000 square foot, one-story brick building will be demolished and replaced with a new mixed-use development totaling approximately 132,625 square feet of residential space and ground floor retail/commercial space. The development will include approximately 100 units and approximately 110 parking spaces.

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ness organizations in Greater Boston.

Both current Chair John Fish and Dr. Singh, the incoming Chair, have made it a priority to leverage the Chamber’s strong position to both strengthen the region’s innovation economy and help the organization evolve into a “Chamber of the Future”.

Rooney’s selection was applauded by city and state leaders.

“With a dynamic background and strong business experience, Jim will excel in this new role and enrich the partnerships at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “I look forward to working with him in the future to strengthen economic growth and drive success in Boston and beyond.”

“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Jim on many important issues, not just as the Mayor of Boston, but when I was a State Representative as well,” said Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh.

“Throughout his career, he has always balanced the objectives of his organization with the best interests of the City of Boston. I look forward to working with Jim even more in his new role as the leader of the Greater Boston Chamber and to tackling important issues such as increasing housing, improving education and supporting local businesses for many years to come.”

“Our search committee had an important and challenging assignment—to fill the very large shoes left by Chamber President and CEO Paul Guzzi and find a proven leader who could help us define the ‘Chamber of the Future,’” said John Fish, Chairman and CEO

of Suffolk Construction and current Chamber Chairman. “With the hiring of Jim Rooney as the new President and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber, we are confident we have accomplished those ambitious objectives. We are absolutely thrilled to have Jim lead this important organization at a critical time in our history, as we begin the next chapter of business collaboration, partnership and influence to strengthen the competitiveness of Boston and our entire region.”

Rooney brings deep ties to the area’s business and political community. He has served as executive director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) since 2003, overseeing the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC), the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston’s Back Bay, the Boston Common Garage, and the MassMutual Center in Springfield.

Today, conventions at Boston facilities generate more than $500 million in annual economic impact for the Commonwealth and Greater Boston.

Rooney praised the MCCA board and his team, noting that “when we arrived at 415 Summer Street in 2001, the BCEC was just a massive pile of dirt.

Together, we have built not just a spectacular facility, but a culture of excellence that is known throughout the world. We have welcomed millions of people from around the globe and from every neighborhood. Time and again, we have proven our critics wrong. Our work together is something I will always be proud of. Thank you for 14 years, and an experience in my career that will be a part of me forever.”

Prior to joining the MCCA, Rooney served as chief of staff to Mayor Thomas M. Menino. He also worked for 18 years at the MBTA, rising to deputy general manager, and served in senior positions at the Mass. Turnpike Authority and Central Artery Project. He grew up in South Boston, and is a graduate of Harvard College and attended Boston University’s School of Management. Rooney lives in Dorchester with his wife, Maryanne.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER 1 (First) BUYER 1 (Last)

BUYER 2 (First) BUYER 2 (Last) ADDRESS

CITY

ZIP

PRICE

DATE

Aline S

Dossantos

Gerson O

5 Adams St

Dorchester

02122-1701

580000

03/12/15

Rubil

Nova

5 Holborn St

Dorchester

02121-1313

371000

03/13/15

Cohif Pilot Project Dev

22 Gaston St

Dorchester

02121-1816

95000

03/11/15

Monteiro

Lisa D

Callow

Robert R

Bartlett

36 Ward St #2

South Boston

02127-3546

362000

03/10/15

Jamie R

Drysdale

Benjamin W

Brennan

8-10 Howell St #3

Dorchester

02125-1149

440000

03/11/15

Edlyn A

Chellappa-Smith

Vikram

Chellappa-Smith

141 Dorchester Ave #420

South Boston

02127-1818

910400

03/13/15

Song

Pang

Ruoxi

Hu

36 A St #5B

South Boston

02127-1803

725000

03/13/15

Gatera

Egide

Egide

Gatera

500 Atlantic Ave #14K

Boston

02210-2210

4200000

03/12/15

4 Beechwood St

Dorchester

02121-3861

319537

03/11/15

40 Thomas Park #1

South Boston

02127-2947

800000

03/09/15

47 Julian St #2

Dorchester

02125-2935

345000

03/13/15

Cohif Pilot Project Dev Ali R

Lotfi

Dorathy E

Tamayo-Murillo

Denise L

Lotfi

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