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VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74

History’s Gift: Freedom on the Heights

A Tribute to Freedom: The Monument on the Heights

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he Fourth of July is approaching.

It’s off icially entitled Independence Day, of course, because it commemorates the completion, signing, and

distribution of A merica’s Declaration of Independence on Thursday, the Fourth of July in 1776. Two hundred and fortyseven (247) years ago, the word “Independence” really meant “Freedom”. Freedom to pursue our own futures. Freedom to us all.

Also, just over 247 years ago, the British evacuated the City of Boston – on Sunday, March 17, 1776. In South Boston, we observe this date as “St. Patrick’s Day” with its Parade and many celebrations, and “Evacuation Day” when the British military f inally left Boston for good (cannonading Castle Island on their way out!). The British Evacuation resulted from the placement of 59 cannons on Dorchester Heights, which had been secretly brought here from Fort Ticonderoga in upstate Continued on Page 2

Welcome to Father Peter!

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outh Boston Catholic Academy welcomed Fr. Peter Schirripa, as the new Parochial Vicar. Fr. Schirripa was ordained to the priesthood at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross by His Eminence, Sean Cardinal O’Malley, OFM,

Cap. He celebrated his first Mass at St. Mary’s in Dedham on May 21st.

Fr. Schirripa grew up in Lexington, MA with his parents, three brothers, and two sisters. He studied History and Education at St. Anselm Continued on Page 6

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Heights New York by Henry Knox and his colonial soldiers. It was General George Washington’s first victory. Boston has never been invaded or occupied since then. We’ve been free!

At 100 feet above sea level, Dorchester Heights has always been the highest spot around. Add in the 115-foot tall Dorchester Heights Monument now being renovated, and there’ll soon be a superb view as well.

May we suggest that sometime between now and the Fourth, you and your family and your friends take a walk up to Dorchester Heights? When you get there, think about your freedoms. Talk about them, too. Make your walk to the Heights an enjoyable local trip, because you are free to go there. It’ll also be a great place to view the fireworks on the night of the Fourth next Wednesday.

Please make a resolution while you are visiting the Heights.

Beginning later this year of 2023, and going on for another 12 full months, elections all across the U.S.A. will take place – city, state, and national. Resolve to

become a registered voter and to vote in every election where you qualify, in both primaries and the general elections. You are free to vote as you wish, so please do so. We don’t have to tell you how extremely important your vote has become in recent years.

While you are contemplating your freedoms on the Heights, think about some of the other nations on Earth – for example, Russia, China, and severa l countries in Africa and South America. What do you think of them? South Boston Online believes their citizens have no real freedoms, which makes these nations total failures. Then think of Ukraine, Taiwan, and India – the largest nation in the World. No matter what else, these three nations are free, their citizens can vote, and they are willing to fight to keep their freedoms alive and well. They are good examples for the rest of us.

W hich brings us back to freedoms here in America, especially with a major Election Year approaching.

There’s little doubt that many citizens are angry.

We are sick of inf lation, ongoing violence,

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and the (very!) poor state of our infrastructure. But we are still the strongest nation the world has ever seen – so strong that we are called upon to help out with nasty situations all around the world. Nowadays, the speeches we hear in our homeland are filled with insults and harsh, obscene words. We must ignore these outbursts completely.

We are able to do this because we still have our freedoms,

freedoms that have become even more valuable as time passes.

In 2026, just three years in the future, we’ll celebrate t he United States’ 250t h Anniversary. We’ll be halfway through our third century of freedom. Let’s start preparing for that right now. America’s freedom is precious, and we first tasted that freedom here in South Boston on Dorchester Heights.

Have a great Fourth of July.

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Andrew Station: Some Progress

Overhead wire mesh is patched; no more pigeons.

by Rick Winterson

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ecently, South Boston Online reported on a public “Walk” in Andrew Station, which had been arranged by Lydia Polaski of the Andrew Square Civic Association (ASCA). In addition to ASCA members, MBTA officials, elected officials, and police officers from both the City and the MBTA took part. This tour revealed a deplorable mess and lack of maintenance, which is important for those who use public transport regularly, as well as indicating a lack of reliability on the “T”.

Some progress has been made. Early in June, neatness

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ayor Michelle Wu, Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods, and The Skating Club of Boston are pleased to welcome children and their caregivers to kick off the 2023 summer wading season as the Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool reopened on Tuesday, June 27.

The wading pool opening is made possible by title sponsor Bank of America and presenting sponsors College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving and H.P. Hood LLC. A year-round recreational facility, the Frog Pond offers ice skating in the winter, a spray pool

on Andrew Station’s street level was non-existent. It’s quite true that homeless people have been using the Station as a shelter.

And a phone call to the City has informed us that shelters are available to everyone who needs a place to spend the night. So let’s take advantage of these.

A nd r i g ht now, t he St at ion’s s t re e t le ve l i s much clea ner a nd neater.

A not her problem seems to be resolved, too. While it might seem minor, hundreds of pigeons were infesting the Station and leaving behind count less droppings.

A nd this isn’t so minor when a “T” passenger’s sweater or new hat are soiled. The pigeons were able to roost overhead because holes had been left in the mesh that kept them out. As of now, these holes have been screened over. The pigeons are gone.

Certainly, severa l major m a i nt e n a nc e pr oj e c t s in A ndrew Station need to be started. Overhead leaks are ever y where; severe corrosion and heavily damaged ceilings need i m med iate at tent ion.

One of the escalators is still out of service. But at least some progress has been made.

Andrew Station before (early June).

Frog Pond Opens and supervised wading for youth in the summer, and the Carousel from spring through fall. Information on additional activities offered at the Frog Pond can be found by visiting www.bostonfrogpond.com.

The Frog Pond spray pool is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Labor Day. The facility is managed by The Skating Club of Boston and staffed by youth workers from the Boston Youth Fund. For further information, please call the Frog Pond at (617) 635-2120.

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Andrew Station after (late June)!

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South Boston Graduate: Mae Lafferty

By Carol Masshardt

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etermination, te a mwork, a nd commitment have been, and will undoubtedly continue to be values of this Matignon High 2023 graduate.

Heading to New England College in Henniker, NH, Mae, 18, will be leaving her lifelong home in South Boston as she optimistically launches the next stage.

“I expect to be homesick, 100 percent,” she said, “It’s a bit scary, especially being in another state, but the independence will be fun, and It’s a place I can continue with sports, and being on my own will be good.”

In addition to earning the

highest average in her history class, Mae plays hockey and lacrosse and received an award for excellence in the two sports.

She plans to major in Sports Management and possibly minor in Athletic Training/Kinesiology.

Attending the Murphy School and then Boston Collegiate, she knew sports would play prominently in her high school choice. “I decided on Matignon because I could play both of my sports and it was an environment that was like a community and family,” she said. “My favorite subject was English.”

Mae expresses herself with a soft confidence and in responding to questions, naturally integrates a sensitivity to others.

“I feel sad that Matignon is closing. It would have been nice to go back, but I feel badly that the teachers have to find other jobs and the underclassman have had

Virtual Public Meeting

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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 Meeting ID: 161 949 8348

Project Proponent: CORE Development Project Description: The proposed development filing is a PDA Master Plan Area comprised of approximately 21 acres of land, bounded generally by Southampton Street to the south, the Southampton/Amtrak rail yards to the west, private property at 365 Dorchester Avenue to the north, and Dorchester Avenue to the east. The development concept will construct twelve (12) new buildings with significant open space and public realm components as a vibrant mixed-use extension of the neighborhood including ground floor retail, residential units with associated amenities, and commercial development including office, lab, and R&D areas with associated mechanical and support spaces. The total development will be constructed in four phases and include approximately 3,771,000 square feet of new commercial and residential buildings. The masterplan includes four (4) new publicly accessible open spaces totaling approximately 2.9 acres, including a new 1.5 acre green space adjacent to a new, realigned D Street. mail to: Nick Carter Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 phone: 617.918.5303 email: nick.carter@boston.gov

Close of Comment Period: 7/26/2023

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Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary

Mae Lafferty to find other schools,” she said.

High school was complex for all graduates this year due to a never-before disruption due to COVID-19, and a radically distinct experience of key educational and social years. The impact was not lost on Mae, a capable and engaged student.

“It was so hard to learn,” she said, “We were all remote at the end of freshman year, and hybrid my sophomore year for the most part. On zoom, it felt hard to talk, and the teachers were begging us to keep our cameras on and talk, but then they couldn’t always notice us when they had to look at those in the classroom and the group on remote. A lot of kids had anxiety and depression because they couldn’t see their friends.

People don’t realize how important it is to be around other people.”

T he i mp or t a nc e of community seems integral to the life of Mae Lafferty. Her mother, Kathy Lafferty, is the Director of the Neighborhood House, and she volunteered there, as well as working for the past couple of years at the Condon School Summer Program. “I love working with kids,” she said.

“My mom works to make the community a better place and my dad, “Shine” Lafferty is a hard worker and I wanted him to be proud of me,” she said. In addition, she names Teddy Cunniff, from the South Boston skating rink who taught her about hockey. It was her young skating experience that is now foretelling a career, as she recalls the support from Teddy and her coach, David Ivaska.

An extended family and her best friend, Molly, have rounded out this graduate’s positive experience of South Boston and has shaped her perspective. Her older brother attends Plymouth State University in N.H. “I love being part of a community where you know so many people and being part of that feels good,” she said.” The downside is the problem with substance abuse so many people have here, and the affordability of the community long-term.”

“What is most important to me is giving back. I want to help my community and kids,” she said. Mae Lafferty has already made academic; athletic and community contributions and it is easy to imagine many more to come.

Congratulations, Mae! Your community is proud of you.

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We Salute American Patriots on This 4th of July A Grateful Nation Celebrates Freedom.

“Wishing you a safe and happy Fourth of July!”

“Wishing you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July!”

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch

Michael Flaherty City Councilor-At Large

“Happy Fourth of July and God bless America.”

Senator Nick Collins

“Wishing you a safe and happy Fourth of July!”

David Biele, State Representative

Happy Independence Day. We pay tribute to those who fought for our freedom and future.

Boston City Councilor President Ed Flynn & Family

“The Strenght of a nation lies in the home of its people” Happy Fourth of July Erin Murphy

City Councilor-At Large

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Welcome Father Joe College and graduated with a BA in History and Secondary Education. He is very excited about his first assignment at St. Brigid and Gate of Heaven Parishes and St. Augustine Chapel Community as well as South Boston Catholic Academy.

He is looking forward to showing parishioners “that they belong to God, that they belong to the Church, and that their life matters deeply.”

Welcome Fr. Schirripa - we promise our suppor t a nd prayers!

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The Connacht Band Comes to South Boston

by Rick Winterson

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eave it to Sout h B o s t o n’s Bra nch L ibr a r y at 646 East Broadway to set a fast pace, arranged and overseen

by Bra nch Libra ria n Ja ne Bick ford.

L a st Sat u rd ay afternoon, the Branch Library hosted a n hour-long miniconcert of Irish music played by the Connacht Band. The only thing Jane couldn’t manage was the weather, so the concert – originally scheduled to be played outdoors on the Branch’s scenic patio – was performed indoors in the Public Room.

No matter!

Irish mu sic by t he C on n a c ht Band was delig htf u l.

The music was not only just Irish, it was very skillfully per formed a s wel l.

T he Connacht Band is the brainchild of Michael McDonagh, whose father was the leader of the famous Connacht Ceili Band from Boston. On Saturday, Michael used the “cajon” as his drum instead of the more classic Irish drum known as a bodhran.

The cajon is a resonating box, which the drummer sits upon. It has two sound levels – tenor and bass and is sometimes called a “sit-on-it”. The cajon originated

in Peru, South A merica (the Irish get around, don’t they?).

And if “cajon” isn’t enough for you wordsmiths out there, think about “ceili”, the Gaelic word for step dance. “Connacht” is one of Ireland’s four historical provinces and is made up of five counties. The best known of these is Count y Galway.

Joining Michael on Saturday was Johnny Coe, who plays a rhythmic, steel-stringed guitar.

He was also the lead singer.

Stephen Devaney expertly plays a ver y melodic concertina, which is sometimes inelegantly referred to as a “squeezebox.”

The Connacht Band really captured Ireland’s musical spirit during the Bra nch Libra r y concert, with a firm rhythmic beat t hat wa s of ten ver y rapid. W hen played, there’s

no question that much Irish music is intended for dancing.

Irish lyrics are equally moving.

They always tell a story – a story that is often about leaving Ireland behind: “Fare Thee Well, My Own True Love (I’m Bound for California)”. And you perhaps have not iced that Irish music, despite its

rhythmic joy, frequently has a faint undertone of sadness.

Irish music inf luences some of American music. What we call “country music” here has both Irish and Scottish roots – a Gaelic sound, in other words. Listen to the music that accompanies “I Wish I Was Back on the Derry” and notice how it echoes Gordon Lightfoot’s “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald ”. A nd of course, the Connacht Band performed t heir energet ic version of “Black Velvet Band ”, which everyone in the U.S. enjoys.

There are two other members of the Connacht Band we should mention: Wynter Pingel, who plays the country fiddle and concertina and Stuart Peak on banjo, whistle, and vocals. We certainly hope they all come back to the Branch Library soon.

Virtual Public Meeting

475-511 Dorchester Avenue IAG Meeting Monday, July 10

Zoom Link: bit.ly/3pktNt8

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 Meeting ID: 161 523 2217

Project Proponent: CORE Development Project Description: The proposed development filing is a PDA Master Plan Area comprised of approximately 21 acres of land, bounded generally by Southampton Street to the south, the Southampton/Amtrak rail yards to the west, private property at 365 Dorchester Avenue to the north, and Dorchester Avenue to the east. The development concept will construct twelve (12) new buildings with significant open space and public realm components as a vibrant mixed-use extension of the neighborhood. The total development will be constructed in four phases and include approximately 3,771,000 square feet of new commercial and residential buildings. The masterplan includes four (4) new publicly accessible open spaces totaling approximately 2.9 acres, including a new 1.5 acre green space adjacent to a new, realigned D Street.

Note this is an IAG meeting and will focus on the conversation between the IAG and the Development team. mail to: Nick Carter Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 phone: 617.918.5303 email: nick.carter@boston.gov

Close of Comment Period: 7/26/2023

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ParkARTS Free Concerts

Girl Scouts Collect Clothing for Homeless Veterans

The ParkARTS outdoor neighborhood summer concerts are presented in City of Boston parks and made possible by presenting sponsor Bank of America with additional support from Berklee College of Music and College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving. All shows begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Monday, July 10, Living on a Bad Name(Bon Jovi tribute) , Billings Field, 369 LaGrange Street, West Roxbury Tuesday, July 11, JP Sax Quartet, Oak Square Common, Oak Square, Brighton Wednesday, July 12, 6:30 p.m., Swingin’ in the Fens featuring Jelani Bauman, Ramler Park, 130 Peterborough Street, Fenway (rain date July 19) Monday, July 17, Divas with a Twist, Fallon Field, 50 Firth Road, Roslindale Monday, July 24, Northeast Groove, Pinebank, 345 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain Wednesday, July 26, Conscious Reggae, Blackstone Square, 1530 Washington Street, South End Monday, July 31, National Night Out with Conscious Reggae, Hunt/Almont Park, 40 Almont Street, Mattapan Wednesday, August 2, River of Dreams (Billy Joel tribute), Dorchester Park, Adams Street, Dorchester Sunday, August 6, 5 p.m., Jazz at the Fort featuring Tim Hall: Trust the Process, Highland Park, 58 Beech Glen Street, Roxbury Wednesday, August 9, Be Kind, Rewind (90s tribute), Medal of Honor Park, East Broadway and N Streets, South Boston

Aggie, Emily, Ella, and Scout show clothing they collected for veterans.

Haley Dillon (l.) and Marissa Walsh (r.). are looking on.

by Rick Winterson

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t’s always a pleasure to report on South Boston’s generosity and its energy in support of so many worthy causes. That’s especially true when this support goes to organizations serving military veterans, such as The New England Center and Home for Veterans at 17 Court Street. Right now, we are in the midst of their drive to collect clothing for homeless veterans.

Four young ladies stepped up on Monday and delivered a carload of veterans’ clothing they had collected.

Aggie, Emily, Ella, and Scout gathered in front of Deja Brew just before making this delivery. The girls are students at the Perry School and members of Girl Scout Troop 70038

here in South Boston. Haley Dillon from Sen. Collins office and Deja Brew’s owner Marissa Walsh lent them a hand. All veterans are grateful for the four girls’ efforts. And the clothing the girls collected was stylish as well as warm – note the “Semper Fi” hoodie in U.S. Marine Corps scarlet.

Deja Brew, a classic South Boston coffee shop, donated the space for the veterans clothing dropoff point. The clothing drive lasted for three days – Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – and the response from their Southie clientele was gratifying.

In addition to men’s pants and shirts of all sizes, contributions were made of bath towels and gift certificates to TJ Maxx and Marshalls.

Young ladies, South Boston thanks you very much.

The drop-off point for homeless veterans’ clothing in Deja Brew, 704 East Broadway.

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Southie Sr Babe Opens Up The 2023 Season

he South Boston Sr Babe Ruth team kicked off the 2023 campaign with a home game against Wollaston at Moakley Park on Monday June 12th.

A fter graduating several core players from last years squad and adding 11 new faces to this years roster, a young but very talented team has come charging out of the gate.

After a strong spring season for South Boston High, Rookie Geno Juliano took to the mound for Southie against Wollaston.

Geno went the distance on the mound pitching all 7 innings while working out of a few early inning jams to scatter 7 hits and adding 4 strikeouts on the night.

Wollaston jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning, the Southie offense answered right back with a tworun home run by Joe Greene followed by a solo home run by Jerry O’Neil to make it a 3-2 game. Wollaston was able to tie the game 3-3 in the top of the 2nd inning but Southie would take

advantage of a combination of wild pitching and fielding errors

by Wollaston to push across 7 runs in the bottom half of the inning to take a commanding 10-3 lead that would not be relinquished. Additional runs in the 4th and 5th innings would give Southie a 13-4 opening night victory. Ryan McGarrell, Tommy Flaherty, and Joey Macomber all had a multi-hit game while Ryan Alexander added a single.

South Boston took to the road the following night for a game under the lights at Balch Field in Norwood.

Southie ace Jerry O’Neil took the mound and with only 2 earned runs and 6 strikeouts on the night, one would think that this would be enough to earn him his first win of the season.

However, with 4 fielding errors and an anemic offensive output, Nor wood was able to take advantage to claim a 6-1 victory.

Joe Greene, Ben Fennelly, Tommy Flaherty, and Geno Juliano all had hits for South Boston.

Game 3 saw a Brockton

squad that shockingly knocked South Boston out of the first round of last years playoffs coming to town on June 19th.

Jerr y O’Neil (1-1) was back on the mound and took matters into his own hands as he dominated on the night tossing a 1-hitter with 11 strikeouts over 7 innings of work.

The offense broke through in the bottom of the 3rd inning as newcomer Ronan Carlson was able to score on a throwing error by Brockton which was followed by a triple by Joe Greene that would plate Ryan McGarrell to give the good guys a 2-0 lead that would end up being the final score in this one.

Tommy Flaherty also added a hit.

Next up was a rivalry game at

Moakley Park against Dorchester on June 20th. Dorchester was opening up their season but showed no signs of rust early and they jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the 1st. Southie would cut the lead to 2-1 in the bottom of the inning before adding 4 runs in the 2nd inning to take a 5-3 lead. The teams would trade runs in the 3 inning before South Boston added 2 more runs in the 4th inning to give Southie the 8-3 win.

Geno Juliano (2-0) got the complete game victor y on the mound while adding 8 K’s. Leadoff hitter Joey Macomber paced the offense going 4 for 4 on the night with Joe Greene (2 hits) and Ryan McGarrell also chipping in.

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Gridiron Grit!

A little rain -- and a lot of mud -- didn’t deter the players during the 6th annual Kickoff for Kids women’s flag football tournament Saturday.

Money raised from this tournament benefits South Boston kids. The nonprofit Kickoff for Kids was started

by South Boston’s own Allison Baker.

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CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE

Docket No. SU23P1316EA

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court

Docket No.

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court

SU23P1207EA

Suffolk Probate and Family Court

Estate of:

24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114

Gary Roger Gregory Estate of: Gendreau

B.

Lucie

First Name

Division

Suffolk

Last Name

Middle Name

Also Known As:

Lucie Bernadette Gendreau

Date of Death:

March 15, 2023

To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy has been filed by

To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner

Last Name

M.I.

First Name

(State)

(City/Town)

of

Laura Gregory

Last Name

M.I.

MA

The Petitioner requests that:

Franek

R.

Claire

Boston

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

a Will has been admitted to informal probate.

First Name

of

Laura Gregory

KY

Owensboro

of

Franek

R.

Claire

(617)788-8300

Date of Death: 01/08/2023

of

KY

Owensboro

has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve

with

MA

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

(State)

(City/Town)

Boston

IMPORTANT NOTICE

without

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:

surety on the bond.

The estate is being administered under informal 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 interested parties 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. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.

10:00 a.m. on the return day of 07/20/2023 .

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

UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC)

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

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

June 08, 2023

Date:

Vincent Procopio, Register of Probate

CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR Docket No. APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR SU23P1285GD INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304

page 1 RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person

To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by

Suffolk Probate and Family Court

in the above captioned matter alleging that Laquan A. Thomas is in need of a Guardian and requesting that of Boston, MA Patrice V.L. Evans Wakeelaa D. Evans Charles

Richard J Kos, Esq. Egan, Flanagan And Cohen P.C.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court

In the matter of: MPC 551 (3/19/12) Laquan A. Thomas Of: South Boston, MA

Department Of Developmental Serv of Boston, MA

PUBLISH ONLY THE CITATION ABOVE

of

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Springfield, MA 01102

67 Market St

PO Box 9035

1

24 New Chardon Street Boston MA, 02114

of Boston, MA

(or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond.

The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority.

You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 07/20/2023. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person·s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense.

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

Date:

June 20, 2023

Register of Probate

ORDER OF NOTICE It is ORDERED that a copy of this citation be: Served, with a copy of the petition, in hand to Laquan A. Thomas by a disinterested person at least Fourteen (14) days prior to the return date; and Served on the Department of Developmental Services and/or the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs, if interested, and served on all other interested persons as defined in G.L. c. 1908, §5-304, at least Fourteen (14) days prior to the return date by delivering in hand or by mailing by certified, registered, or first-class mail as described in G.L. c. 190B, §1-401; or by publishing a copy of the citation once in South Boston Online {Print Edition) - 700 East Bro , publication to be at least Seven (7) days prior to the return date.

See Standing Order 03-09: Notice in Guardianship of Incapacitated Persons and Conservatorship Matters WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court.

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June 20, 2023

�� Register of Probate

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