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Special Needs Parents HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! Perform Miracles Every Day By Raymond L. Flynn, Former Mayor of Boston and Former Ambassador to the Vatican
People can be rich and have a beautiful home, but if they are without hope and love, without God’s blessing, they are poor in spirit. That’s why Sunday’s Mass at St. Francis Assisi Church in Braintree was nothing short of a “miracle” when several children, including my 8-year-old special needs grandson, Braeden O’Doherty, received his first Holy Communion .As Father Joe White said at the Gate of Heaven CYO Basketball League Awards Night, where he received the a Jack McDonough Award for his dedicated service to
the youth of South Boston, “the mission of the church is to help all people know God”. Father White is among those who know and love Braeden, and how special this day truly was. Fr. White also reminded us, that it was our own Richard Cardinal Cushing who first opened the doors of opportunity to special needs children, long before it became popular in society. We grew up in a South Boston listening to him advocate for the handicapped and disabled. Father Joe will soon be heading up a new program initiated by Cardinal Sean, which will serve men, women and young adults who are experiencing substance abuse.The continued on page 2
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Special Needs Parents religious instruction that Braeden received from Marie Manning and the staff at St. Francis was amazing, but the loving example and dedication of parents like Braeden’s is truly heroic. Their sacrifices and love for their special needs children is a gift from God. They work hard for their children and never lose faith. They truly perform
WWW.SOUTHBOSTONONLINE.COM miracles every day.When receiving their first Holy Communion, children get something far more important than material things — they are receiving the gift of Jesus. Braeden may not articulate his love for Jesus in the way we do, but he does it in his own way that is just as meaningful. He truly understands the beautiful gift that he is receiving today.I told my friend Barry Hynes, a caring Catholic, “Barry, I’ve had the privilege of knowing
some extraordinary people while serving Boston as its mayor, representing our great country as ambassador. But Braeden receiving his first Holy Communion is the proudest day of all.” My grandson may not win a high school state baseball championship or play basketball before millions on national television, but he’s experiencing something far more important.Yes, today is a special day for not only Braeden, but all parents of special
needs children who find comfort in God. They are proving that with love, determination and patient instruction, all children can get to know and receive the greatest gift of all, the gift of Jesus’ love. In my book, special needs parents and programs like religious instruction, and sports programs like the Challenge Athletic League and Special Olympics perform miracles every day. After all, in God’s eyes, everyone is equal.
Gone, Baby Gone by Rick Winterson
The temporary emergency oneway street designations put in place because of the record snowstorms have been removed. Work began a week ago Monday and was completed by the next Wednesday. The willingness to be flexible and (more important) to listen to affected residents restored trust in the City of Boston’s administration. Because City Hall changed its mind, the two meetings held at the Condon and Tynan Schools and Community Centers during the last two weeks are now moot. The original reason for extending the temporary oneway plan until June 1 was to use it as a pilot program after the snow had melted away. However, highly vocal opposition to continuing the pilot program arose as soon as the snow disappeared. The jam-packed second meeting in the Tynan School’s cafeteria (Wednesday, May 6) was especially raucous, even by South Boston standards of speaking out. The officials, both appointed and elected, who
A loud overflow crowd gathers in the Tynan Community Center to protest continuing the one-way street pilot program in South Boston.
attempted to conduct this meeting, were often drowned out, as were dissenters from the audience. Also, there was a mix of accurate and inaccurate information. For example, it was claimed that the new one-way configuration caused cars to speed more. South Boston Online obtained a copy of a traffic survey at the beginning of May, and this did not seem to be true. The overall speed limit here is 30 miles per hour. Less than 10% of all cars timed for speed traveled at 31 to 35 mph; just a very few exceeded 35 mph; none went as much as 40 mph.
On the other hand, complaints about inconvenient routes seemed
justified. South Boston is in fact mostly a square grid of streets. However, there are enough exceptions to create problems for many – the Tynan School across Fourth Street, the one-way segment of D Street, and continuing street excavations are just a few. Also, residents thought that an accurate pilot program would go beyond June 1. That was also a reasonable feeling. Accurate studies of this size take longer than 60 days. In any case, a study as long as necessary can now be made, using South Boston’s permanent traffic patterns as a basis.
That one-way signage is gone, baby, gone from the intersection of L and Fourth Streets (looking toward the east).
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Honoring Father Joe White
Block Party on Sunday, May 31 To honor Father Joe White and his commitment to the Saint Vincent de Paul Parish and the South Boston community, a Block Party will be held on Sunday, May 31, at 11:00 a.m. in front of the parish church, after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. We will miss Father “Joe” immeasurably but are excited for his opportunity to serve the greater Boston Community, as the Liaison to the Cardinal, as the Archdiocesan Director of the Pastoral Care-Recovery Support Service’s Office.
Father Joe has served as St. Vincent de Paul’s pastor for ten years. He has counseled and supported, through good and tough times, not only Southie residents, but also those who live in other parts of Boston. He has never refused anyone who needed help. Additionally, he served on the Board of the Gavin Foundation and the Laboure Center; and is the Chaplain of the Saunders Post and the Knights of Columbus. We are inviting members of St. Vincent/Our Lady of Good Voyage and the larger South Boston community to this block party. We may need more than one city block. So, we hope you will join us for this event. The event is free. We will be serving food, refreshments, and there will be entertainment. We will also be selling raffles on great items. All monies will go to Father Joe’s new endeavor. See you then!
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Remember Our American Patriots “They gave their todays so they we could enjoy our tomorrows.” BY KEVIN DEVLIN
This upcoming weekend, known as our Memorial Day weekend, marks the unofficial start of summer. People will be heading to Cape Cod or up north to our neighbors in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire, to enjoy the scenery and beaches. The smell of outdoor barbecues will permeate our neighborhoods as family and friends gather together to eat, drink, and be merry. But Memorial Day signifies much more than eating to our hearts content and having fun. It’s a time of reflection and gratitude. Freedom hasn’t been easy to preserve and many men and women
throughout our history had fought and died in the service of their country. Fought in defense of democracy, fought for us, and protected us from harm. They unselfishly paid the ultimate sacrifice without hesitation. On Memorial Day, the practice of placing flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers is not only done in remembrance of those men and women who served in our armed forces, but also to honor the freedom they preserved for all Americans. So, take a moment to remember and honor all those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. We owe them this moment of remembrance. Here are some memorable quotes to remind us about the true meaning of this holiday. “Let every nation know, whether it
wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty.” (John F. Kennedy) “The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” (Thomas Jefferson) “Although no sculptured marble should rise to their memory, nor engraved stone bear record of their deeds, yet will their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.” (Daniel Webster) “Better than honor and glory, and History’s iron pen, Was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men.” (Richard Watson Gilder) “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. Amer-
ica will never forget their sacrifices.” (Harry S. Truman) “Are they dead yet speak louder than we can speak, and a more universal language? Are they dead that yet they act? Are they dead that yet they move upon society and inspire the people with nobler motives and more heroic patriotism?” (Henry Ward Beecher) “And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier’s tomb, and beauty weeps the brave.” (Joseph Drake) “Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations, that we have forgotten, as a people, the cost of a free and undivided Republic.” (John A. Logan)
Observing Memorial Day Originally called Decoration Day, it is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. BY KEVIN DEVLIN
On Monday, May 35, Americans will celebrate Memorial Day. Unfortunately, traditional observance of this day has greatly diminished over the years. But it must be remembered, not just as a time to relax and cook a couple of steaks on the barbecue, but as a time to reflect upon those who sacrificed their lives throughout history. It must be remembered as a time to honor those who served their country, so that we could continue to enjoy our freedom and democratic way of life. It must be remembered, as stated by President George W. Bush, on Memorial Day in 2004, as a time when we honor…“All of our fallen soldiers, their commitment to our country, and their legacy of patriotism and sacrifice. By giving their lives in the cause of freedom, these
heroes have protected and inspired all Americans.” Some consider Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, as the first observance of Memorial Day, when he dedicated a portion of the battlefield, as a cemetery, for those who consecrated that soil in the sacrifice of battle. In 1865, Henry Welles, a druggist in Waterloo, New York, began promoting the idea of decorating the graves of Civil War veterans. On May 5, 1868, the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, General John A. Logan, issued General Order #11, his Memorial Day Order, designating May 30, 1868 as a day for… “Strewing flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form or ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and tes-
timonials of respect as circumstances may permit.” This first official Memorial Day observance, which was originally called Decoration Day until 1882, took place at Arlington National Cemetery. This cemetery housed the graves of 20,000 Union dead and several hundred Confederate dead. The South however refused to acknowledge this day until after World War I. At that time, this holiday was changed to encompass all those, in all of our wars, who sacrificed their lives for this great nation. In 1950, Congress passed a joint resolution, requesting the President to issue a proclamation, calling upon the people of this great nation to observe each Memorial Day… “As a day of prayer for permanent peace and designating a period on that day when the people…might unite in prayer.” Congress also designated the minute beginning at 3 p.m. local time on that day, as a time for Americans to observe the “National Moment of Remem-
brance.” In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, New York, as the birthplace of Memorial Day. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by Congress, and the last Monday in May was designated as the day for it to be observed. On Memorial Day, a small American flag is placed on each grave in Arlington National Cemetery. The president or vice-president, after giving his speech honoring the contributions of the dead, lays a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Taps are subsequently played. Later, as the clock strike 3 p.m.in every corner of America, we are encouraged to pay respect to all of our fallen heroes, by remaining silent for sixty seconds. This “Moment of Remembrance” is the least we can do for the men and women throughout history who sacrificed their lives so that we could continue to enjoy ours. (This article first appeared in SBOL in 2011)
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Youth Ambassadors – An Opportunity This is the third article in South Boston Online’s series on drugs in Boston and in our neighborhood. The first (April 30) dealt with a heroin-induced family tragedy; the second (May 07) described a way to get help at the South Boston Collaborative. This article speaks to teenagers. We’ll give you the answer before you even ask the question: “Yes, there are (many) other things to do in South Boston besides using drugs.” Like the Youth Ambassadors. By Mayra Rodriguez-Howard, Linda Doran, and Rick Winterson
South Boston Online doesn’t want to waste anyone’s time, so we’ll get right to the point. If you are a teenager or a young
Linda Doran, Community Organizer, and Mayra Rodriguez-Howard, Director –Youth Ambassadors Program, working on their highly successful program at the Health Center.
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Over the years, hundreds of young people have gone through the Youth Ambassadors Program, along with taking part in all its activities. If you want a place in the community – a place where you can come up with your own thoughts and opinions – think about joining. Working with the other Youth Ambassadors, you’ll arrange your own activities. Typically, young people join the Youth Ambassadors from ages 12 to 14, but you could join later, if you want. Most of them stay on as members for several years. You’ll be in a group of young people who have a voice, and have something to say to the South Boston community. You’ll take part in activities with other local agencies and groups, which form the “Hope & Recovery” Coalition. People will listen to you. In prior events, members of the Youth Ambassadors have participated in question-and-answer sessions with Rep. Nick Collins. You’ll be an integral part of the community through Youth Ambassadors. You’ll know that you and your own opinions matter. Here’s just one example of the Youth Ambassadors’ recent activities: In April, a group of them traveled to Bay St. Louis on the Gulf Coast in the State of Mississippi to perform volunteer work rebuilding homes there. Ten years after Hurricane Katrina hit Bay St. Louis, disaster relief is still needed. When they returned here, the Youth Ambassadors said, “This experience changed our lives”, “Emotional”, and “Worth it”. Share their excitement next year. Find out for yourself what Youth Ambassadors is all about.
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Teresa Hart Honored at Gate of Heaven C.Y.O. Fundraiser The Rev A. Paul White Award is presented annually at the Gate of Heaven Catholic Youth Organization’s Fundraiser to a woman in our community whose dedication and commitment has had a positive impact on the youth and families of the South Boston community. This year’s recipient has been a member of the Gatey C.Y.O. fundraiser committee since it’s inception 29 years ago. With her help the annual fundraiser has always been a fun and successful event. Her work on our fundraiser facebook page has kept everyone informed while no other task has been too big or small for her to handle. Her talents from working on ticket sales, signing in people at the door, organizing auction prizes, cleaning up when things are all over or just making people feel comfortable
with her kindness and smile have been invaluable. This year’s recipient is Teresa M. Hart, daughter of Ellie Hart and the late John A. Hart, Sr.. Teresa is also sister to former Senator Jack Hart, Maureen Beatty, Susan Woods and Ellen Noone.
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nity to develop leadership skills, learn new business skills, make new friends and become more engaged with your community. Other intern opportunities will be posted soon. Refer to the job posting elsewhere in this issue for application details. Families - Check out the Urban Explorers Summer Program which hosts 10 week sessions beginning June 22. Program hours are from 9am – 4pm with early and extended hours available at a modest cost. Become a LITTLE explorer if you are 2.9-5 years old; a JUNIOR explorer if you are 5/6 – 8 years old and an URBAN explorer if you are 9 – 12 years old. Brochures and registration forms available online: StPeterAcademy. com or request a registration form by calling 617-268-0750 or by email at SPA@StPeterAcademy. com
Besides the time and effort Teresa has donated to the Gatey C.Y.O. and Parish, Teresa has also be involved with the Harry McDonough Sailing Program and it’s annual fundraiser, Simon of Cyrene Society, South Boston Girls’ Softball and many more local charities.
As an employee of NSTAR/Eversource, Teresa has been a member of the bargaining team advocating for fellow employees and as former President of the employees club she was responsible for social activities that enhanced the life of her coworkers and their families. In her spare time Teresa is a member of the executive board of The Driftwood Beach Club in Lauderdale by the Sea, once again watching carefully making sure everyone’s concerns are heard. Teresa’s big heart, gift of laughter and her appreciation and love of life has been invaluable to the Gatey and South Boston community. We congratulate Teresa on receiving this years Woman of the Year Award and thank her for all she does for everyone, especially for the Gatey C.Y.O.
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Srs. Louise and Jean, SND, Receive Julie’s Angel Awards by Rick Winterson
After so many years of bestowing Angel Awards, the founders of Julie’s Family Learning Program – Sr. Louise Kearns, SND, and Sr. Jean Sullivan, SND – were finally awarded Angels of their own. The occasion was their “Honoring Event” on Thursday evening, May 14, a Banquet at Venezia that kicked off Julie’s “Legacy Year”. There’s no need to add that the Julie’s Angel Awards to Sr. Louise and Sr. Jean were richly, richly deserved. The “Honoring Event” program was excellent. The guests included an original Julie’s founder, Sr. Patricia O’Malley, SND, who conferred the Blessing, and Mayor Marty Walsh, who praised Sr. Jean’s and
Sr. Louise’s combined 114 years of devoted service to South Boston. Author Michael Patrick MacDonald read from his work, and then spoke of how Julie’s influenced him, especially his sense of justice – “So long as you do this to the least of my brethren …” A video of Julie’s Family Learning Program in action followed. Lauretta Brennan, a mother and an alumna of Julie’s, then told her story, which was inspirational. Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry, who has four children, spoke of both the challenge and the joys of being a Mom: “Educate a mother, and you’ll educate a generation.” After Sen. Linda concluded her remarks, the Julie’s Angel Awards were bestowed upon Sr. Louise by
Ann D’Auria and Sr. Jean by Christine Griffin. Immediate standing ovations then occurred, as well as individual remarks from both recipients. The “Honoring Event” Banquet was a truly memorable event. And
it’s just the kickoff of Julie’s Legacy Year, which will feature many other events and celebrations. Be sure to keep posted on the many, many activities at Julie’s over the next 12 months. There’ll be something for everyone.
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Eastern Bank Salutes Small Businesses by Rick Winterson
Eastern Bank’s South Boston Branch held its now Annual “Business Spring Fling” last week, at its Branch Office in Perkins Square.
This is a salute to small businesses, especially those serviced by Eastern Bank, who has been New England’s #1 SBA (Small Business Administration) Lender for
the past five years. Branch Manager and Vice President Michele Hart was the affair’s hostess; guests included Boston Mayor, the Hon. Martin J. Walsh and Eastern Bank
Chair and CEO Richard Holbrook. Entertainment and sumptuous hors d’oeuvres rounded out an enjoyable networking gettogether.
City Council President Bill Linehan and Eastern Bank Branch Manager/VP Michele Hart.
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Raymond L Flynn Commission Announces Hearing The Raymond L Flynn Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. on the Fifth Floor of City Hall. The hearing will solicit input and ideas from the public about how best to honor and commemorate the legacy of Ray Flynn. Ray Flynn served as a State Representative, City Councilor, Mayor of Boston, and Ambassador to the Vatican. He has dedicated his life to helping people in ways large and small. He has worked on a diverse number of things from involvement with significant world leaders and events to making sure the streets of Boston were plowed in the winter; from assessing American efforts to help Sudanese refugees in the horn of Africa to establishing the first Homeless Commission in Boston; and, from working with Vatican officials to help war torn Bosnia to
bringing peace to the streets of our city. The hearing will feature a presentation of some of the Commission’s ideas, and then the public will be invited to testify. The testimony will be an opportunity for members of the public to talk about what Flynn’s contributions have meant to them, to offer input on existing ideas for an appropriate designation and location to acknowledge his lifelong commitment to the people of this city, and to introduce new ideas. The hearing also affords people an opportunity to learn more about the legacy of Ray Flynn and what his leadership has meant to Boston. Commission Co-Chairs Frank Doyle and Rosemarie Sansone will preside over the hearing. Commission members will then take the input into consideration before submitting recommendations to the City Council.
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Perry Carnival, 2015
The Carnival at the Oliver Hazard Perry last Sunday was a great success – a fitting cap to a busy, busy South Boston weekend. Lots of airfilled bouncy toys – not a one of them deflated below acceptable limits – that would have passed any inspection, official or otherwise. The sun was out in full, the odor of popcorn was in the air, and there were nonstop kids really enjoying themselves in the schoolyard, all in support of a good cause, the Oliver Hazard Perry School activities. Commodore Perry was famous for his watchwords on Lake Erie during the War of 1812 - “Don’t give up the ship.” and “We have met the enemy and they are ours.”
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Artists Wanted for the Library’s Summer Art Festival Local artists, please note: The South Boston Branch Library’s 44th Annual Art Festival is now in the planning stages, and we invite you to become a part of it. This is a yearly, one-day exhibit of artwork by local adult and teen artists which will be held in the Library’s lovely walled garden from 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. If you’re an adult or teen artist looking for a place to display your talent, this is an opportunity to do so in a free and open forum. Registration forms are available at the Library—please register at the branch by July 9. Painting, drawing, photography, small sculpture, as well as arts and crafts are welcome. The South Boston Branch is at 646 East Broadway. Please call us at 617-2680180 for more information. We hope to see you and your artwork at the library!
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER 1 (First) BUYER 1 (Last) Mohna
Saini PL Properties 3 LLC
CITY
ZIP
PRICE
DATE
2 Howe Ter #6
Dorchester
02125-2156
127500
04/21/15
60 Gibson St #306
Dorchester
02122-1258
115000
04/21/15
02122-2405
BUYER 2 (First) BUYER 2 (Last) ADDRESS
Garrett D
Margliotti
84 Train St #2
Dorchester
300000
04/22/15
Andrew
Pollock
9 Adams Ter
Dorchester
02122-1215
545000
04/22/15
Owen
Thomas
Hilary
Shepard
2 Old Colony Ter
Dorchester
02125-1026
405500
04/24/15
Edwin
Cebrian
Sinta
Cebrian
1 Odonnell Sq
Dorchester
02122-3211
475000
04/22/15
Robert E
Marlowe
118 Minot St
Dorchester
02122-2030
160000
04/22/15
Claire
Chazen
705 E Broadway #2
South Boston
02127-1528
414500
04/21/15
529-531 East 4th St LLC
529-531 E 4th St
South Boston
02127-3048
670000
04/21/15
John
Frechette
33 Lennon Ct #38
South Boston
02127-4309
327500
04/22/15
Bruce
Macdonougal
33 Lennon Ct #42
South Boston
02127-4309
376000
04/24/15
Derek
Brine
Amber
14 Linden St
South Boston
02127-2949
640000
04/22/15
Ashley T
Brown
Nicholas P
158 M St
South Boston
02127-3174
753000
04/24/15
312 E 8th St
South Boston
02127-3926
340000
04/24/15
33 Sleeper St #306
Boston
02210-1208
965000
04/23/15
691 E 8th St #1
South Boston
02127-4234
457000
04/22/15
02127-4241
Lowe Brown
Ocean City Development Kellan
Grenier
James B
Gambee
Terence
Bohan
356 K St #3
South Boston
370000
04/24/15
Eduardo Y
Zaidner
104 Dorchester St #R4
South Boston
02127-2201
318000
04/22/15
Brian J
Mcnaughton
Katrina M
Mcnaughton
9 Edison Grn #3
Dorchester
02125-1713
402250
04/21/15
Caitlin
Toland
David
Henault
13 O St #3
South Boston
02127-2330
480000
04/21/15
Cheryl
Banko
17 Hallam St #2
Dorchester
02125-1414
339000
04/21/15
Carissa
Balyosian
139 N St #1
South Boston
02127-3233
449000
04/24/15
Keith
Waters
Susan
Waters
2 I St #1
South Boston
02127-1428
780000
04/23/15
Nathan W
Richman
Tessa E
Trainor
750 E 4th St #4
South Boston
02127-3170
425000
04/24/15
Joyce
Elven
Jodi
503 E 1st St #6
South Boston
02127-1402
764000
04/22/15
529-531 E 4th St #16
South Boston
02127-3048
100000
04/21/15
529-531 E 4th St #18
South Boston
02127-3048
100000
04/21/15
14 I St #7
South Boston
02127-1428
1075000
04/23/15
02127-1428
Ashley B
Gambee
Teal
529-531 East 4th St LLC 529-531 East 4th St LLC Kristin F
Ranieri
Gregory
John L
Bridge
Mary E
Bridge
14 I St #8
South Boston
657000
04/24/15
John L
Bridge
Mary E
Bridge
14 I St #1
South Boston
02127-1428
526000
04/24/15
Matthew
Tobin
Erica
37 Gates St #2
South Boston
02127-3928
487000
04/24/15
Ranieri
Hansen
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