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“By all these lovely tokens September days are here, with summer’s best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer.� (Helen Hunt Jackson)

Please remember to vote this Tuesday, September 24, 2013.

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Linehan Announces Funding for 5th St Park

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ouncilor Bill Linehan is proud to announce that he was able to secure over half a million dollars for the complete renovation of Sweeney Playground (5th Street Park) in this year’s budget. All of the old equipment will be removed and new modern equipment will be installed. The final design of the new park was completed after the Boston Parks Department held three public meetings at the Condon School to incorporate resident ideas. Groundbreaking is expected within the next few weeks.

Many factors mentioned by neighbors and residents were incorporated into this design. Construction will work around the mature trees, and some new shrubs will be planted. The basketball court will be kept but will be repaved and redesigned to include the markings for a wiffle ball field.

Modern, interactive climbing equipment for all ages will be installed. Sight lines from both Fifth and Gold Streets will be improved for public safety purposes.

“Since being elected I’ve made it a priority to see that our public parks in my district get the attention they deserve. Most of the parks in my district have seen improvements and investment

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over that time. The new scheme of Fifth Street Park includes a forward thinking design so that it has something for all age groups and so the space can be used in different ways,� said Councilor Linehan.

You can contact Councilor Linehan’s Office at 617-635-3203 or email at Bill.Linehan@cityofboston.gov. You can also follow him on facebook, Bill Linehan, and Twitter @linehanbill.

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Please Vote, It’s as Important as It’s Ever Been

BY RICK WINTERSON

You have heard this before, certainly from South Boston Online and probably from many other media as well. It’s time for all of us to get up, get out, and decide who to vote for next Tuesday, September 24. It is a workday, but the polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m allowing a window of voting time before and after most work schedules.

On the morning of next Tuesday, September 24, the citizens of Boston will enter “no excuse land”, because that’s the day of the Primary Elections for Mayor of Boston and for City Councilors-at-Large. This Primary is critical; it will significantly nar-

row the field of candidates for both Boston’s Mayor and its City Councilors-at-Large.

The candidates who remain in the running for the General Election on November 5 will have the political power and (we hope) the wisdom to set the course of our City for years, and perhaps decades to come. And that’s very important.

Oddly enough, this is one of those so-called “political offyears”, since it’s between Presidential election years. And secondly, it’s an odd-numbered year, too – not 2014 in other words, when federal elections for the Senate and for Congress will take place. As a third strike, the upcoming election on September 24

is a Primary Election – primaries usually have a low turnout.

But please remember: you’ll get who you vote for. If you don’t vote, you’ll get someone else - someone that others have voted for.

How should you vote in a crowded field so full of good candidates? Three months ago in our June 13 issue, South Boston Online recommended that you base your vote on the issues facing the City of Boston. We said then that Boston’s biggest issues are badly lagging public education, drugs, and uncontrolled development.

Last week, we endorsed John Connolly as the best Mayoral candidate to resolve those problems.

You will, of course, vote for your own choice of candidates.

But please think about Boston’s key issues before marking your ballot. Then, vote for the candidates who’ll best deal with the issues that are most important to you.

Even though it’s a Primary Election in an odd numbered off-year, September 24 is an important day for political choices – your political choices. It’s as important an Election Day for the City of Boston as any we have seen.

For the City of Boston’s sake, stand up and be counted.

Please vote this coming Tuesday, September 24.

COUNCILOR LINEHAN RESPONDS TO GLOBE ON SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The recent Boston Globe editorial (School-board appointments shouldn’t require council input, 9/12/13) that opposes confirmation of Mayoral appointments to the Boston School Committee by the Boston City Council is ill conceived. Parents, residents and taxpayers alike want greater input into who is selected to serve on the Boston School Committee.

To set the record straight:

• The original referendum of 1989 sent to the voters asking for a yes vote on appointing our School Committee included that all appointments would be “confirmed by the Boston City Council.”

• I supported that referendum and worked on the campaign to get it passed.

Ray Flynn was Mayor at the time.

• State Law requires a Home Rule

Petition to be passed by the State government to change the Charter of Boston. Confirmation of School Committee members was removed in that process in 1990, even though the voters approved City Council confirmation in the original referendum.

• As the Chair of Economic Development and Planning, I routinely hold hearings and move confirmations to the entire Council on vital Mayoral appointments Boston Redevelopment Authority Board, Landmarks Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals. Other confirmations are required by law for mayoral appointments by the City Council.

• Confirmation of appointments does not give the Council the ability to directly influence decisions. It gives the Council the ability to vet appointees and to interface with committee members on

behalf of residents.

Councilor Baker filed a Home Rule Petition to change the makeup of the School Committee, a bold move but one I did not support. The petition I offered is not only a compromise but aligns with the original referendum. A hearing will be held on the matter on September 26th by the Chair of Government Operations.

This law change will build on the existing referendums intent and will allow for greater input by residents on who should serve on the Boston School Committee. This is not council interference; it is about access and opportunity for input by those who do not fully agree with the Mayor’s appointments.

Bill Linehan Boston City Councilor, District 2

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Crime: the Number One Problem for the Next Mayor

BY RAY FLYNN

I’m intrigued reading some of the public opinion polls and listening to reporters talk about voter attitudes, the popularity of politicians and issues of the day. I often wonder, how can it be that people say that they like a certain elected official, even when they acknowledge that conditions in their life and community have gotten worse?

Since I have been out of elected office, I probably have learned more about the concerns of people than I ever did before. I now have more of an opportunity to listen to far more people tell me what’s important to them and their families. I often walk several hours a day with my grandson Braeden and you certainly meet and talk to many people in South Boston, downtown and across the city.

Naturally, politicians want to create a reputation that they are everywhere. But believe me, that’s more about image. The public usually only gets to meet a leading government official at a ceremonial event, such as a lighting of a Christmas tree, cutting a ribbon at a new neighborhood business, or attending a civic celebration. And rarely do these officials have the opportunity to have

a serious discussion with them about a particular issue of concern. So you have to ask yourself, where do the politicians come up these issues to talk about?

The answer is probably from a few members of their staff or from people in the media. Monday, I participated in a television interview about the recent shootings and crime in South Boston. The reporter listed the specific violent crimes that have occurred in the town recently. “Are people concerned,” he asked.

“Yes, indeed they certainly are. And in my opinion, the candidates for mayor should talk more openly about the growing crime problem and what they intend to do about it. We don’t want to hear crime statistics. We have more drug dealing than any time ever,” I responded.

“We also have other factors that politicians don’t like to talk about because they are afraid of offending liberal elites. After drugs, I would point to the unhealthy cultural changes taking place in society. Today, many children are now growing up with no fathers in their homes. Fewer people are attending church and many children are not receiving any religious or moral training.

We have a failed public school system

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that doesn’t demand discipline or accountability. Another government program can’t solve these social problems, only a family can. If I were running for public office, my focus would be on strengthening the family.

Give parents who want to send their children to private and parochial schools a tax break. A return to police officers walking the neighborhoods is desperately needed today in Boston.

Yes, we have other serious issues facing the people of our city, but the crime problem will only be dealt with effectively, when people demand more police offices walking the neighborhoods and with the involvement of its residents. The time to start is now, by talking to the candidates. Let them know how you feel.

We have a proud heritage and tradition here in Boston, but it got that way because of the dedication, sacrifice and hard work of many good families. We must always remember that it was these same dedicated families and concerned neighborhood people who made our city special.

Boston is still worth fighting for.

Ray Flynn is the former Mayor of Boston and U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican.

Join Representative Nick Collins in supporting our friend and neighor, South Boston’s own, Michael Flaherty.

Over a career of proven leadership on issues of importance to the City of Boston, especially in support of working families, public safety and education, Michael Flaherty always put the people of Boston first. He is not afraid to tackle the tough issues like gun violence and drug prevention and rehabilitation. For these reasons, I am proud to endorse and support my friend and neighbor Michael Flaherty for City Council AtLarge. With a new mayor about to be elected, we need an independent voice on the City Council.

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The shop itself is best described by latter half of its name – “Design & Décor”. There’s not room to describe it in any detail, so stop in when you’re walking along West Broadway. There’s a truly elegant feel about Neatly Nested Design & Décor. Each of the items is carefully displayed for your consideration.

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"We know Marty, we trust Marty, we believe in Marty and we feel he is the best person for the job."

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I have known Marty Walsh for many, many, years; He is the best candidate in the race for Mayor of Boston. He loves our neighborhood, he has always been there for the people of South Boston, I trust his judgment and I believe he will make the best Mayor of Boston.

- Hun Rooney o Marty Walsh has always supported our local charitable organizations, the South Boston Special Kids Organization relies heavily upon his support. He has always been someone we can approach to help the kids as well as neighbors and friends. He is a South Bostonian at heart.

- Harry Uhlman, South Boston Special Kids Marty Walsh has worked tirelessly on behalf of those neighbors, friends and families in South Boston who have been afflicted with substance abuse, and the families that love them. He has fought for funding for our various programs such as the Collaborative Center and the Gavin Foundation. His work on behalf of our children and our families is second to none in the race for Mayor of Boston. I am proud to say Marty Walsh is my choice for Mayor of Boston.

- Joe Dodo Nee, President of the Collaborative Center Marty Walsh has always taken a special interest in moving women forward, as a small business owner and a woman I admire Marty for his steadfast loyalty to helping women get ahead. His program to bring more women into the building trades is a huge success. When a woman succeeds, her family succeeds. He is the right choice for Mayor of Boston.

- Bridget Nee Walsh, Ironworker and Proprietor of “Southie’s Own”, West Broadway South Boston Marty Walsh’s passion and commitment to young people in recovery is inspiring. He is always there when I need support. Marty’s dedication to the recovery community has led to real system change. Starting with prevention, he helped draft and then sponsored legislation to remove alcohol signage on public transportation, and he has worked tirelessly to increase to increased recovery home beds, especially for our young people.

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Vietnam Memorial Rededicated

BY RICK WINTERSON

It seems that each rededication of South Boston’s Vietnam Memorial commands fine, sunny weather. The warm brightness on Sunday was tempered by the deeper shadows of fall – a subtle reminder of the solemnity of the occasion.

The Vietnam Memorial, which is located in the green area that forms Medal of Honor Park (the renamed M Street Park), is the first such memorial in the nation. It was dedicated in September 1981, 32 years ago – six months before the National Monument in Washington, D.C.

The carefully trimmed and decorated grounds around the central stone of black marble

The BFD pipes and drums accompany the rededication of the Vietnam Memorial.

were matched by the precision of the Marine Color Guard as they entered the Park. The Boston Fire Department Pipe & Drum Brigade played the accompaniment.

The sunny, calm Vietnam Memorial decorated for its 32nd Dedication.

The speaking program was announced by Tom Lyons, and it included Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry, Rep. Nick Collins, and City Councilor Bill Linehan. Each expressed

a deep gratitude to those 25 who gave their lives in Vietnam, and to their families.

Lt. Gen. Robert E. Milstead, Jr., USMC, was the rededications keynote speaker. He spoke of how such events are those who remain, that we not forget, and find some joy in the freedom that was earned for us. He quoted the comparatively obscure fourth verse from the National Anthem – “Thus be it ever …”, followed by the euphony of the words “Must”, “Just”, and “Trust”.

Three wreaths were emplaced, and then roses were laid at the foot of the Memorial for each name solemnly read aloud. The BFD Brigade closed the ceremony by softly playing “Amazing Grace”, and the Colors were struck.

Lt. Gen. R.E. Milstead, Jr., USMC, (center), keynote speaker at the 2013 Rededication.

The Color Guard approaches the Vietnam Memorial in Medal of Honor Park.

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City Councilor Bill Linehan expresses his gratitude to the 25 on the Memorial.

Lt. Gen. Milstead, USMC, speaks eloquently of freedom at the Memorial.

The Marine Color Guard posts at South Boston’s Vietnam Memorial.

Rep. Nick Collins thanks Lt. Gen. Milstead for speaking at the Memorial.

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Congressman Lynch to Host Information Session on Service Academies on September 29th On Sunday, September 29th, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch will host an information session for all high school students in the Eighth Congressional District interested in applying to one of the United States Service Academies.

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StageSource to Fort Point Another professional group is moving to South Boston. In October, StageSource will relocate to 15 Channel Center in South Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood, from its current downtown location on Tremont Street.

Pictured above is Julie Henrikkus, the Executive Director of StageSource.

StageSource is the primary professional association for actors, directors, and producers

in Boston, with more than 2,000 members who come from all over New England. To give you an idea of their membership, the other photo above is a crowd shot of StageSource members at September’s Theater EXPO in the Cyclorama.

If you are a budding theatrical type here in South Boston, you might want to consider a membership in StageSource.

A huge crowd came to City Councilor Bill Linehan’s new campaign headquarters last week, and then, well, crowded inside and around the entrance at 666 East Broadway. It’s that time of year, in an off-year, so make your resolution now to take part in both the Primary election, (Tuesday, September 24) and the General Election (Tuesday, November 5).

Stars Get First Win of the Season!

The South Boston Stars, our AAU Basketball Team got their first win of the season, beating the Wayland Wizards 28-19 in the highly competetive Waltham AAU Basketball League. The Stars used their strong team defense to shut down Wayland

In the first half. Our defense is our key, Stars head coach Marc Iannaco says, with the athletes we have we try to fast break all the time. That doesn’t work if we don’t stop them on defense.

The stars used great passing, between their big men to get a couple of quick baskets.

Once they got the lead they played on their own terms. I have some players who know how to control a game. Once we got the lead we could do pretty much what we wanted.

For the Stars, Joey Brink was outstanding with 10 points, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 16 rebounds. Tyler Wolfe had

3 assists, and 4 rebounds.

Jake Harrison had 6 points,6 steals, and 4 rebounds. They were solid. It was a total team effort. All the guys helped get this win. It wasn’t perfect, but we will learn from this and try to get better.

The South Boston Stars would like to thank all of our private, small business, and corporate supporters for making our fundraiser a success. Special thanks to Representative Nick Collins, Touchie McDonough, family and friends. We appreciate the support that the South Boston Community has shown us and look forward to the next game. --Thank you Coach Marc

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Street Festival Best Ever The 2013 South Boston Street Festival drew crowds from all over. The entertainment provided by the Chamber of Commerce and its members was outstanding. The crowds were mellow; the day was cool; it absolutely flew by. The Thomas Butler Award was conferred upon Karen Stanley of Karen’s Boutique. Photos by Rick Winterson.

A young Sox fan enjoys Wally’s company.

Even the youngest fans – seven weeks here – love Wally.

Miss Linda’s dancers trip the light fantastic.

The ghillies are flyin’, as the Woods Dancers wow the Festival crowd.

Andrea Muccini’s Ultimate Self Defense at the 2013 Festival.

Tom’s Shoes is part of the story at the 2013 Festival.

Norm Crump, South Boston’s oil painter laureate, at the 2013 Festival.

The Urban Art Bar (old Colony Avenue) – a place to go after the Festival.

Lincoln (named for $5 bill) vends roast corn at the 2013 Festival.

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Meet Club Kid Dezire Jamison

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

Young girl wants to be a doctor someday.

She’s a happy, young girl who loves going to the Club and participating in creative writing exercises. Her mom and dad are Selena and Robert. She has a brother Robert, and two sisters, Destiny and Kasheena. Her name is Dezire Jamison.

Dezire, 11, is in the fifth

grade at the Russell Elementary School which is located on Columbia Road in Dorchester. Her favorite class is art and someday she hopes to be a medical doctor.

Her favorite food is hamburgers, her favorite color is blue, and her favorite professional entertainer is Selena Gomez.

Dezire loves going to the Club. She enjoys meeting making new friends and participating in various Club activities. One of her favorite new programs is the self-defense class. She especially loves going to her creative writing class where she writes poems and short stories.

In the world of sports, Dezire played in the South Boston Youth Soccer League and really enjoys kicking the ball around the

field. In her spare time, she likes to read. She just finished reading Jeff Kinney’s “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and is currently enjoying “Because of Winn-Dixie” penned

by Kate DiCamillo.

If she was the President of this great country, she would…

“Only allow soldiers to have guns and nobody else, would have school end in early June, and not late June, so kids can have more fun in the summertime…and would make sure kids got free ice creams during the summer.”

Meet Club Kid Wil Hingston

Young boy hopes to be a movie director someday.

He loves going to the Club after school every day and have a good time with friends and staff members.

He’s a friendly, confident, outgoing young boy. His name is Wil Hingston.

Wil, 11, is the son of Tammy and Brian. He has two younger siblings, Colin and Sadie. He’s in the sixth grade and attends the Central Middle School in Quincy. He loves science class and someday hopes to be a movie director.

Wil’s favorite color is green and his favorite pizza is from Regina Pizzeria. His favorite professional athlete is Bruins star defenseman, Zdano Chara, and his favorite movie producer is Steven Spielberg. His top two favorite movies are ET and

Jurassic Park.

Wil enjoys going to the Club and participating in their programs such as field trips to the art museum and also being at the Club listening to featured speakers. He feels at home there.

“The staff members are real-

and captured the league championship. He played defensive tackle and offensive guard. He’ll never forget forcing two fumbles in a league game last season. Wil also likes to swim and his favorite strokes are freestyle and breaststroke.

In his leisure time, Wil likes to craft free-hand pencil drawings and watch television. His two favorite television shows are “Faceoff ” and “Bones.” He’s an avid reader and is currently reading “The Throne of Fire” a fantasy adventure novel writly nice at the Club,” said Wil. “They ten by Rick Riordan. make you feel welcomed. I like that.”

If Wil was the President of the

In the world of sports, Wil United States, he would…“Make it played baseball in a local league for easier for people to get visas so they’ll three seasons and was an outfielder. feel happy and welcomed when they He played youth football for the West arrive here, allow people more freeQuincy Elks for the past five seasons. dom, and have better education for all Last year his team went undefeated kids.”

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SBNH Rodman Ride for Kids 2013 Team

South Boston Neighborhood House, or the “Ollie,” as we are affectionately known in the community, is excited to anounce our participation in the 2013 Rodman Ride for Kids on Saturday, September 28th.

Rodman Ride for Kids is an umbrella matching gift charity raising funds for youth-focused social service agencies in Massachusetts.

The Ride event, a 25, 50 and 100-mile non-competitive cycling tour, takes place each September and helps to raise critical funds for the programs and services the Ollie provides to thousands of children, teens, seniors and families each year.

For 2013, our fifth year of participation in the Rodman Ride, we have assembled our largest and most talented Team ever!

Anna Milkowski competed in professional cycling for six years, reveling in the long breakway in road racing and enjoying sand pits and mud bogs in cyclocross.

Amy McGuire is a 7 year veteran professional cyclist, US and international, 2 time Massachusetts State Champion, 2 time World Championship Qualifier and Olympic distance triathlon.

Nicole Freedman was a member of the 2000 US Olympic Team in road cycling, and 2

time US National Champion, road and criterium, with over 50 professional wins, US and international. Nicole is also the City of Boston “Bike Czar.”

Jon Ramos is a Southie resident and ride leader for the 1,700 member Greater Boston Cycling & Outdoor Fitness Club.

Lily Vollman is an avid cyclist and rock climber (AMGA cerified Single Pitch Instructor) and post doctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School.

Hope Strode, former international competitor in equestrian events, is currently a student at Harvard Graduate School of Design in Landscape Architecture and has raced bicycles for many years.

Southie weekend warriors Michael Kineavy and Jimmy Hasson, long-time Ollie staff member and South Boston native, Kathy Lafferty, our Executive Director, Barbara Macdonald and local boy gone-Hollywood-actor, Mr. Kevin Chapman, round out the 2013 Team.

Kevin plays Detective Fusco on the network television show Person of Interest. He says “It’s an honor to ride for the Ollie and support the great work that they do.”

The South Boston Neighborhood House family is honored to have such an impressive Team who will take to their bikes on

Jon Ramos is a Southie resident and ride leader for the 1,700 member Greater Boston Cycling & Outdoor Fitness Club.

September 28th and ride 100, 50 or 25 miles in support of the “Ollie.” We hope you will consider a generous donation to the South Boston Neighborhood House Rodman Ride for Kids Team and make a difference in the life of a child.

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All Smiles at St. Peter Academy The new school year is underway and all is well at St. Peter Academy, as you can tell by all of these smiling faces! Even our littlest students, who are brand new to our school family, were all smiles on their first day. We wish everyone a prosperous year of learning and fun!

Terry, Evan and Dimitri

Jamee and Ryleigh

Saoirse, Patience, Jamee and Chloe

Mario and Rocco

Thomas and Eva

Riley and Ava

Drew and Tess

Owen, Madison and Peyton

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September Sunday Soccer in Sunny Southie

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I would like to take this opportunity to let people know how loyal and dedicated Martin J. Walsh, candidate for the Mayor of Boston, was to me during a very difficult time in my life. Through Marty’s efforts and dedication I was able to become a Union Laborer and a proud member of Local 223. I will always remember the importance of someone still believing in me, when very few people did.

Words could never express my gratitude for the pivotal role Marty played, and the positive effect it had on me, getting my life back on track. I am certain he will have the same effect on the City of Boston. If there is anyone in South Boston who is uncertain on a candidate, please remember Martin J. Walsh, on September 24, 2013.

--Sincerely Edward J. O’Brien

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. SU13P2169EA - Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Estate of: Lydia Herbstas - Date of Death: 06/05/2013 Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street Boston, Ma 02114 (617) 788-8300 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Maximillian O. Baldia of Plainfield NJ requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of Testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: Maximillian O. Baldia of Plainfield NJ be appointed as Personal Representative of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond. 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 10/10/2013 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 file a timely written appearance followed by an affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration.

WITNESS, Hon. Joan P Armstrong, First Justice of this Court.

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. SU13P219EA - Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 (617)788-8300 Estate of: Mary H Grealish - Also known as: Mary Helen Grealish - Date of Death: 11/15/2012 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Mary A. Donegan of West Roxbury MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: Mary A. Donegan of West Roxbury MA Be appointed as Personal Representative of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond.

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 11/21/2013 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 (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you.

The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration.

WITNESS, Hon. Joan P Armstrong, First Justice of this Court.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER 1

BUYER 2

SELLER 1

Roger C Campbell IRA

Equity T Co

Urdaneta, Caitlin

Urdaneta, Rafael

SELLER 2

ADDRESS

CITY

ZIP

PRICE

DATE

Horan, Mary E

261 Silver St #3

South Boston

02127

348000

08/29/2013

Cebula, Gary M

119 W 3rd St #A

South Boston

02127

447500

08/27/2013

Chan, Sandy

Sannicandro, Joseph

Sannicandro, Michelle

314 W 2nd St #313

South Boston

02127

469000

08/30/2013

Aiello, Cameron

Mosyrick, Robert

H

486 E 3rd St #6

South Boston

02127

465000

08/28/2013

Gauchman, Adam J

Woods, Matthew

Mosurick, Sarah E

364 E 8th St

South Boston

02127

557500

08/28/2013

Roberts, Joel M

Stavros, Drew

Woods, Elizabeth N

214 W 9th St

South Boston

02127

467000

08/30/2013

Hutton, Robert S

Joseph E Walsh IRT

Stavros, Maria-Paz

16 Linden St

South Boston

02127

390000

08/30/2013

504 East 8th Street LLC

Lorizio, Mary E

Shea, Lawrence M

504 E 8th St

South Boston

02127

510000

08/29/2013

Connolly, Brian F

Juwa, Bryan

Lorizio, Jean M

309 Silver St

South Boston

02127

518000

08/28/2013

Murphy, James F

Brad, Arica

Juwa, Lindsay L

309 Emerson St #12

South Boston

02127

349000

08/30/2013

Alpgene LLC

Picard, Maureen A

98 L St

South Boston

02127

400000

08/28/2013

Marsters, Stephen E

Lannom, Alexandra

Coyle, John G

87 I St #1

South Boston

02127

402000

08/29/2013

Beak, Walter D

Beck, Hatice D

Crowley, Francia X

33 Sleeper St #407

Boston

02210

653000

08/30/2013

21 Wormwood St #219

South Boston

02210

480000

08/30/2013

444 E 8th St #1

South Boston

02127

516000

08/26/2013

Aiello, Mark

Hutton, Rachel C

Mclaughlin, Kathleen E

Lin, Corrine R

Metzler, Ryan F

Rumschik, Amy E

Pavelka, Patricia E

Alonardo, James

Kieran, Kevin J

Carrico, Trisha P

467 E 8th St #1B

South Boston

02127

495000

08/30/2013

Lynch, Shaun

Gaudet, Jennifer

Kieran, Andrew J

296 W 3rd St #1

South Boston

02127

340000

08/26/2013

Foster, Sara L

26 Grant St #2

Dorchester

02125

288600

08/26/2013

Kahane, Benjamin S

Harb, Richard P

1 Pacific St #2

South Boston

02127

582500

08/30/2013

Hawkins, Kevin O

Muth, Jason J

466 E 8th St #2

South Boston

02127

485000

08/29/2013

Fox, K D

221 L St #1

South Boston

02127

485000

08/29/2013

Millios, Krisela

Dolan, Jason T

Mclaughlin, Michael

Cozzi, Andrea

Crowley, Elaine M

Mulshenock, Jon

Richard, Stephen R

Fox, Kristen D

764 E 6th St #2

South Boston

02127

275000

08/30/2013

Oleksak, Michael M

Brachman, Daniel

Richard, Kerri

120 W 7th St #103

South Boston

02127

522900

08/30/2013

232 Dorchester St #B

South Boston

02127

184000

08/30/2013

166 W 6th St #3

South Boston

02127

251000

08/26/2013

Oleksak, Mary A

Sullivan, John P

Mccue, Sara

Matushevskaya, Nataliya

Murphy, Marcia

Nimer, Christopher

Mcdonald, Keith

209 D St #6

South Boston

02127

355000

08/30/2013

Bhide, Ashok

Bhide, Swaroop

Miller, Karin B

500 Atlantic Ave #17H

Boston

02210

790000

08/27/2013

Coleman, Colleen M

Kelly, Erin

34 Mitchell St #2

South Boston

02127

405000

08/26/2013

Mulroney, Patrick J

141 Dorchester Ave #206

South Boston

02127

470000

08/30/2013

Morteo, Allesandro

Morteo, Nichplas

653 E 2nd St #104

South Boston

02127

597000

08/30/2013

Alami, Yelena M

Macallen Properties LLC

141 Dorchester Ave #610

South Boston

02127

1080000

08/30/2013

Hurley, Elizabeth S

Bilodeau, Amy L

235 Gold St #1

South Boston

02127

570000

08/26/2013

Kalb, Steve B

Durkin, Daniel

150 Dorchester Ave #603

South Boston

02127

581000

08/28/2013

118 W 3rd St

South Boston

02127

650000

08/30/2013

735 E 3rd St #3

South Boston

02127

600000

08/26/2013

Obrien, Jonathan S Lewandowski, Kristin Morteo, Michael Alami, Rachid M

Chaguturu, Sreekanth Mcdermott, Sean

Hardin, Megan

Bedar, Michael C

Oms, Jessica

Rouse, David J

Angeles, Los

Miller, Leonard B

Durkin, Catherine A

Doyle, Daniel

Burns, James J

Rouse, Julie A

446 E 6th St #3

South Boston

02127

533000

08/30/2013

Harold, Stephanie M

Harold, Stephen G

Ceglarski, Kathleen E

9 Knowlton St #1

South Boston

02127

290000

08/26/2013

Carney, Allison K

Shelton, Kathleen

Harold, Patricia S

252 Gold St #3

South Boston

02127

380000

08/28/2013

Dobrowolski, Leonor S Oranmore Enterprises LLC

637 E 1st St #101

South Boston

02127

649000

08/26/2013

637 E 1st St #204

South Boston

02127

585000

08/26/2013

Dobrowolski, David J Stavrakos, Michael

Stavrakos, Susan

Oranmore Enterprises LLC

Mccafferty, Brendan M

Mccafferty, Emily G

Wilson, Ashley H

720 E 2nd St #1

South Boston

02127

740000

08/27/2013

Greenwood, Damien

Greenwood, Amy

Oranmore Enterprises LLC Wilson, Timothy J

637 E 1st St #205

South Boston

02127

599000

08/27/2013

Doshi, Rutvi

Oranmore Enterprises LLC

637 E 1st St #302

South Boston

02127

654000

08/28/2013

222 West 5th LLC

222 W 5th St #1

South Boston

02127

510000

08/28/2013

Doshi, Milan Shelton, Katherina Foye, Lauren A

Murphy, Matthew S

Oranmore Enterprises LLC

637 E 1st St #105

South Boston

02127

589000

08/29/2013

Williams, Matthew

Williams, Christopher

E&M RT

3 M St #1

South Boston

02127

715000

08/29/2013

Gambone, Kyle

E&M RT

Allen, Mary A

3 M St #6

South Boston

02127

715000

08/29/2013

Cauliffe, Paul

E&M RT

Allen, Mary A

3 M St #4

South Boston

02127

635000

08/29/2013

E&M RT

Allen, Mary A

3 M St #3

South Boston

02127

599000

08/30/2013

222 West 5th LLC

Allen, Mary A

222 W 5th St #2

South Boston

02127

602000

08/30/2013

Walsh, Tyler

Cali, Daniel

350 W 2nd St #8

South Boston

02127

749000

08/30/2013

Tierney, Jonathan

Oranmore Enterprises LLC Cali, Lisa

637 E 1st St #102

South Boston

02127

635000

08/30/2013

Mcauliffe, Kathleen

BDPKS LLC Goff, Michael

Butler, Blaine

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