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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019

VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74

As Always, It’s Important. PLEASE VOTE!

lease vote next Tuesday, November 5, at your own polling place, which will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Actually, voting when there are 13 hours of open polls is reasonably convenient. So make use of your power to vote. And one reason it’s important for you to use this power is that your individual vote can make a real impact on who gets elected. This year’s election is a race for seats on Boston’s City Council. All four City Councilor-at-Large seats are open. In the September 24 Primary races for these seats, one of the successful candidates came in only 227 votes ahead of the next candidate. That’s not very much. And elsewhere on the ticket, there was a gap of only 108 votes between two of the other at-Large candidates. Yes, those are slim margins. Your vote can and will count. Here in South Boston, Ed Flynn, our District 2 City Councilor, and Frank Baker from District 3, who represents the two South Boston precincts south of Andrew Square, are running unopposed.

But the four Boston City Councilorat-Large seats are all up for grabs; this will be a (very) tight race. The four incumbents in these seats are Flaherty, Wu, Essaibi-George, and Garrison. They are all campaigning for reelection. The Primary Election qualified four vote-getting newcomers as well – St. Guillen, Mejia, Murphy, and Halbert. It is among these eight candidates where your vote could be critically important. Please don’t neglect to cast it on November 5. You’ll be voting for those City of Boston elected officials who are most directly concerned with your well-being and your position on a multitude of issues. Boston’s 13 City Councilors, both our nine (9) District Councilors and our four (4) Councilors-at-Large, make up our political “front line”. They are the elected officials who speak to us most directly, who walk our streets with their feet always on the ground – on local turf. Cast your vote according to your position on the issues in the City and in South Boston. You already know that

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Happy Halloween

Yes, it was quite a Halloween event last Saturday, the 26th. The ever-present threat of rain, condensed the Al l Hallow’s Eve celebrations into one day, the Spooktacular event was moved to Saturday, and large crowds descended upon last Saturday’s “Haunted Castle” in Fort Independence at Castle Island. More Photos on Page 11 & 12.

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VOTE ERIN MURPHY FOR CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE! Letter To The Editor We are writing to encourage everyone in Boston to vote for Erin Murphy for City Council At-Large on November 5th. Erin left her position as a BPS teacher after 22 years in the classroom to run for office for the first time. We know Erin Murphy as a friend, the teacher of our kids, the neighborhood leader who always shows up to help out however she can, and as a person of integrity who is running for office for all the right reasons: To represent the voices of every-day residents in every neighborhood; To improve City services for our seniors, children, and our most vulnerable neighbors; And to bring her formidable work ethic to the full time job of being a Boston City Councilor. Tuesday’s election is an important one. There may be as many as five new City Councilors elected this year, and we hope every resident will make it to the polls on November 5th. All the neighborhoods of Boston deserve a City Councilor who will be a truly independent voice. Erin is a firsttime candidate for office, but her roots in our city run deep, as does her commitment to supporting causes that matter to all of us. As a Boston Public School classroom teacher for 22 years, Erin advocated for her special needs students and their families who were in danger of falling through cracks in the system and not receiving the services they needed. Mayor Walsh named her to his Education Transition team because of her long years of experience in service to public education and Boston families. Erin was also recognized by Governor Baker and the Gavin Foundation for raising awareness and much-needed funds for addiction and mental health recovery services for those suffering and their families. Erin is a tireless advocate for reducing the stigma of addiction and mental health issues. Please consider Erin Murphy for one of your four At-Large City Council votes on Tuesday, November 5th. Erin has earned her reputation as the “hardest working candidate in the race” by knocking on thousands of doors across the City and meeting residents where they live and work to listen and learn so that she can be a leader who is truly responsive to the needs of our neighborhoods. For a sensible, honest, hard-working At-Large Councilor in City Hall, vote for Erin Murphy!

Sincerely, Nicole Shand, MATTAPAN Dan Daly, BRIGHTON Susan & Danny McMorrow, WEST ROXBURY Anne and John McGahan, SOUTH BOSTON Nancy Doherty, JAMAICA PLAIN Jeff Ross, SOUTH END Luis Grillon, EAST BOSTON Doug MacDonald, CHARLESTOWN Anne Cullinane, ROXBURY Billy Cosetta, SOUTH BOSTON Jack “JK” Kelly, CHARLESTOWN Deirdre Manning, DORCHESTER Angel Argueta, EAST BOSTON Eddie Brown, HYDE PARK Kristin & Stephen Walsh, DORCHESTER Kathleen Chardavoyne, CHARLESTOWN Judy Kelly Manning, SOUTH BOSTON Brian and Susan Donelan, ROSLINDALE Marguerite LeBlanc, HYDE PARK

Erin Murphy Receives Endorsement from State Sen. Nick Collins (D,1st Suffolk)

On Tuesday, Erin Murphy, candidate for At-Large City Councilor in Tuesday’s upcoming Boston municipal election, received the endorsement of State Sen. Nick Collins, who represents Boston’s 1st Suffolk district on Beacon Hill. Sen. Collins’ district comprises South Boston, much of Dorchester and Mattapan, as well as parts of Hyde Park. In endorsing Erin, Senator Collins said, “Erin has a valuable voice and perspective that make her a welcomed partner in the fight for affordable housing, recovery services, and quality public education, all priorities we share,” said Senator Collins. “I am proud to endorse Erin for City Council At Large because I know that she has the lived experience and passion to be an effective leader on the Boston City Council.” Erin Murphy is a first-time candidate for office who spent 22 years as a BPS classroom teacher. She is a political outsider with no prior government experience, but her passion for neighborhood advocacy and her desire to make City government more responsive to the needs and concerns of every-day residents of Boston convinced her to run for City Council in May, long after the other candidates had entered the race. Erin raised a fraction of the money that other candidates raised, but yet finished 7th overall in a 15-way race, earning 74% of the vote in her home area of Dorchester and landing in second place in South Boston’s Wards 6 and 7. “I am grateful to Senator Collins for his vote of confidence in our campaign. When I decided to run for office, I made some promises to voters: That I would work tirelessly; I would run a positive campaign in every neighborhood; and that I would Listen and Learn.” Thank you, Nick, for recognizing that we have kept those promises to voters. By being the “hardest working candidate on the trail,” I am showing voters that I will also be the “hardest working Councilor in City Hall.”

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Rep. Biele, House Pass Historic Education Funding Bill Student Opportunity Act will invest $1.5 billion in public education

a st week, State Representative David Biele and his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed historic legislation that invests $1.5 billion into the Commonwealth’s public educ ation system. K nown as The Student Opportunity Act, the legislation invests funding and resources in public school districts that serve high concentrations of low-income students, like the Boston Public School system, in order to address disparities in s t u d e nt a c h ie ve me nt . T he bi l l mo d e r n i z e s the K-12 public education funding and fully implements the recommendations of the Foundation Budget Review Commission, provid ing a n estimated $1.4 billion in new Chapter 70 aid. Under the legislation, the City of Boston is projected to receive an additional $115 million for public education under Chapter 70 over the next several years. “We have a responsibility

to invest in our youth, their education, and their future,” said Rep. Biele. “This landmark legislation will help ensure that Boston Public Schools, and public schools across the state, have the necessary resources to provide high-quality education to st udent s reg a rd le ss of income level or zip code, giving our students the tools they need to succeed and thrive.” The legislation addresses the needs of districts educating high concentrations of lowincome student s, like Boston Public Schools, by: Providing additional funding

based on the share of lowincome students in each district; Returning the def inition of low-income to 185% of the Federal Poverty Level, as opposed to the 133% level that has been used in recent years; and Increasing special education enrollment and cost assumptions to more accurately ref lect district enrollment and costs The bill provides additional state f ina ncia l support to help publ ic schools a nd communities deliver a highquality education to students by: Fu lly f und ing cha r ter tu it ion reimbu rsement s,

which provide transitional aid to help districts when students leave to attend charter schools, within a three-year timetable; E xpa nding t he specia l educat ion circuit brea ker, which reimburses d istricts for e x t r aord i n a r y sp e ci a l education costs, to include t r a n s p o r t a t i on costs in addition to instructional costs, phased in over four years; and Lifting the annual cap on Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) spending for school building construction/ renovation by $150 million (from $600 million to $800 million), enabling the MSBA to accept more projects across the state into its funding pipeline. The legislation also requires school districts to develop and make publicly available plans for closing gaps in student per forma nce. These pla ns will include specif ic goa ls and metrics to track success. T he bi l l now he ad s to c on ferenc e c om m it tee.

On Tuesday, November 5th, Re-Elect Michael Flaherty! #1 on the Ballot During this era of rapid growth and development in our city, Michael Flaherty continues to lead on addressing quality of life concerns for all Bostonians. Michael Flaherty has worked with communities across Boston on efforts to expand access to affordable housing, address the issue of displacement, extend tenant protections, and advocate for resources to stabilize our neighborhoods. Michael Flaherty championed the passage and adoption of the Community Preservation Act (CPA), which has now collectively granted an approximate $42 million for 91 projects across the city devoted to affordable housing, historic preservation and open space. Michael Flaherty has consistently called for increased access to treatment on-demand for those suffering from substance-abuse disorders and mental health issues, along with advocating for expansion of resources for community health centers across Boston. Michael Flaherty has called for closing the academic achievement gap by supporting the Student Opportunity Act and introducing an optional Year 13 to prepare students for college and beyond.

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Councilor Flynn Thanks The People of District 2

ith the election upon us next Tuesday, Nov. 5th, I would like to extend my best wishes to my neighbors, friends, and constituents and to thank you for the hospitality you have extended to my family, my staff and I at civic meetings and events across our district. I have had the pleasure of meeting many new neighbors and becoming reacquainted with so many longtime friends. I have worked hard every day for our residents and respectfully ask for your vote on Nov. 5th. Throughout this term, I have used my position of public trust to speak out on many important issues through City Council Hearings, community meetings, press releases and letters, social media platforms, with our civic groups and at neighborhood office hours. As the Boston City Councilor for District 2, my focus has always remained on public safety, housing stability & affordability, and social & economic justice for our residents and families. In terms of public safety, I have been a strong advocate for the safety of pedestrians and all on our roads. I created a 12 point plan and held

hearings to advocate for traffic calming measures through infrastructure improvements, slower speeds and increased enforcement. I also called for hearings to be held on TNCs (Uber/Lyft), and held hearings on gas leaks and natural gas infrastructure in our city, domestic violence and sexual assault, and stray voltage harmful to our pets and residents. When it comes to housing, I called for and held hearings with Councilor Michael Flaherty on affordable housing and the Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) so that it can be updated to help keep working families in Boston. I will hold a hearing on November 14th regarding the implementation of the Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) ordinance to ensure investor units and large corporations are no longer operating in the city. I passed an ordinance with Councilor Lydia Edwards to help seniors who have fallen behind on their property taxes to pay with reduced interest and on more affordable terms. I continue to advocate for 3 Family zoning in areas of the district to maintain the character of our neighborhoods. I have always stood with our working families seeking fair &

living wages, affordable healthcare, safe working conditions and a secure retirement. Whether it was United Steelworkers during the National Grid lockout, Unite Here Local 26 at Marriot Hotels or most recently at Battery Wharf, UFCW 1445 at Stop & Shop or Macy’s, my family and I were proud to stand with organized labor. I also joined workers and advocates fighting against wage theft. In addition, I held hearings regarding accessibility issues for persons with disabilities in the City of Boston. With accessibility and inclusion in mind, I continue to advocate for language access programs at BPS, and my staff posts social media

messages in Spanish and Chinese. Government serves us best when it addresses the concerns of its citizens & civic organizations seriously. I have not just listened to your concerns, but have been out front and taken the lead on issues affecting our basic government services. I promise to continue to advocate on behalf of the people of District 2. I thank you for your support and respectfully ask for your vote on Tuesday, November 5th. I will continue to listen to your feedback, be accessible, and work hard to deliver results for all of our neighborhoods.

Sincerely, Ed Flynn Boston City Councilor, District 2

grew up in a working class family in Boston where neighbors looked out for each other, and she’s never stopped doing just that. Erin will be the hardest working City Councilor, focused on the local issues that matter most to you.

#5 On the Ballot Tuesday, November 5th

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A Friendly Reminder: DST to EST

Clothing Donation Service for South Boston

In the excitement of Halloween and the shortening of the daylight hours, it may be easy to forget that you must turn your clocks back one hour over this coming weekend. Specifically, at 3 a.m. Sunday morning, November 03, Daylight Savings Time (DST) ends and all clocks revert to Eastern Standard Time (EST) at that moment. Now, South Boston Online recognizes that waiting until that hour on Sunday morning will be inconvenient for most of our readers, so we suggest that you make it a point to set your clocks back one hour, either the first thing you do after you get up on Sunday morning or (better yet!) the last thing you do before bedtime on Saturday night. We agree with you that going from DST to EST is a grim reminder of winter’s approach, but please focus on the fact that next year’s DST date – March 08, 2020 – is only four (4) months and five (5) days away, an interval of time punctuated

Big Brother Big Sister Foundation will be in South Boston on Saturday

by the joyful Holiday Season. And if that’s not enough for you, please

Nov 2nd, collecting donations of clothing and shoes in the parking lot,

remember you’ll gain an hour of sleep due to the clock setback.

at Laboure Center, 275 West Broadway. We’ll be there 9 am-2 pm or until the truck fills up. Our pickup is free, easy and supports Big Brothers Big Sisters, one of the most well recognized and well respected charities in the US. BBBS provides an at-risk girl or boy with a professionally supported mentor, including a number of children in Southie.

Special thanks to Southie›s own Jim Collins and to Jake and Molly of the Labourre Center. Please call us at 800-483-5503 or email info@bbbsfoundation.org if you have questions.

VOTE for Erin Murphy for City Council At-Large on Nov. 5th! 22-year Boston Public School teacher —-> Erin will work for families and public education.

Marathoner and Mom —-> Erin will work for parks, pedestrian safety, and safe streets. Lifelong neighborhood advocate —-> Erin will work for the residents in every neighborhood on the local issues that matter most to all of us.

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Tom Lyons Receives the Harry Bridgwood Lifetime Service Award Hope For The th Warriors hosted its 10 Annual G ot He a r t G ive Ho p e Gala Thursday at Union Station in Washington, DC. The annual event honored three members of our nation’s armed forces and their families with the Vigiano Family Hope & Courage Award. In celebration of the event’s 10th year, six new awards were introduced highlighting individuals, corporations and organizations who have stood beside Hope For The Warriors in serving military families. This year’s inaugural Partners in M i s s i o n r e c i p i e n t s included: Tom Lyons who received the Harry Bridgwood Lifetime Service Award which is presented to a Vietnam-era veteran who has committed his or her life to serving the next generations of the warrior community. Lyons served in the

U.S. Marine Corps from 19671970 which includes a combat tour in Vietnam. He has served as director for Communit y S e r v ic e s D e p a r t m e nt at MassHousing A genc y, is a member of the Secretary of the VA Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans, Chairman of the Massachusetts Veteran and War Memorial Commission and a member of the Governor’s Veterans Advisory Council and Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Veterans Housing. Lyons is the recipient of the 2011 “Marine For Life” Award presented by General James Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, for his 30 years of advocacy on behalf of our nation’s veterans. A longtime friend to Hope For The Warriors and its mission, he was recently appointed to the organization’s Board Council.

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Soft Opening: “Deja Brew”

Drug Takeback Day

by Rick Winterson

An opening is always good news in South Boston. That includes the recent soft opening of “Deja Brew” in the 700 block of East Broadway – 704, to be exact. It’s the dream come true of Cathe and Marissa Walsh; last Friday’s soft opening will be followed a Grand Opening sometime before year-end. The hours at “Deja Brew” will be 7 a.m. till 4 p.m., seven days a week. Call them to order in advance or for take-out at (617)268-3553. These hours will let you enjoy breakfast, including eggs adorned with quinoa, apple sausage, and sweet potato hash, up to a (very) late lunch if you wish. Check out their list of healthful smoothies as well.

For your information, “Deja Brew” was born more than 20 years ago. It’s original name was Cranberry Café.

Kay Walsh and Brittney Burgess set up the drug takeback at BPD Station C-6. Kay Walsh and Brittney Burgess had an important mission last Saturday, the 26 th, the nationwide Drug Takeback Day. They spent their Saturday morning at BPD Station C-6, collecting unused, left over drugs for safe disposal. You don’t have to be told about the drug problem here in Boston, in the Commonwealth, and indeed, all across America. It is perhaps our most serious domestic issue. Thank you, Kay and Brittney

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The Friends of Willy Wilson by Rick Winterson

t was certainly a “time” to remember – a Friendship Time. The Friends of Willy Wilson banded together to give this good and kind man a fitting celebration, which was held last Saturday at Florian Hall. Willy and his family arrived at 7:30. He was piped in by the Greater Boston Firefighters Pipes & Drums

Corps. His family, especially his wife Chris, were all smiles. It was a welldeserved event, because Willy, who has suffered some serious setbacks lately, has spent a good portion of his spare time over the years coaching hundreds of young athletes in hockey and Babe Ruth baseball. And to repeat, Willy is a good and kind man, who is always smiling whenever you see him. In addition to the pipes and

Photos by Paul Carthas, City Point Photography

drums, South Boston musicians who played for Willy included Skip Toomey, Al Gavaghan, Dave Leahy, and Bob Fowkes. Kenny Morrell and the Linehan Brothers were also on hand. A carefully crafted video gave a wonderful picture of Willy’s life. The list of groups, vendors, and volunteers who contributed to Willy’s Friendship celebration was extraordinarily long and comprehensive.

Perhaps most impressive of all was the total turnout for Willy’s party. An exact count was impossible, but many people said, “At least 500 people are here.” There were many more in the Florian Hall’s loung. Tommy McGrath commented, “Well, it’s off and running.” Tom Connolly may have described Willy’s party better than anyone, when he said, “This is the best party yet!”

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A Haunted Castle and Spooktacular Afternoon by Rick Winterson

es, it was quite a Halloween event last Saturday, the 26th. The ever-present threat of rain, which has been with us for a while, condensed the Al l Hallow’s Eve celebrations into one day, meaning that the Spooktacular event was moved from Sunday back to Saturday, as well as causing large crowds that descended upon last Saturday’s “Haunted Castle” in Fort Independence at Castle Island.

CIA members, tattoos (washable, not to worry), candy favors upon departing, and

popcorn,

popcorn!

How many visitors of all ages did the Castle entertain? That’s impossible to estimate exactly, of course, so we’ll just say “Several thousand!”

And

those words are accurate – more Haunted Castle visitors come from the City of Boston and its suburbs than

from

South

Boston

itself.

The Spooktacular event, which was sponsored by groups like the Hub Church and South Boston’s MOMS Club, moved from Sunday, the 27th,

The “Haunted Castle” Halloween

back to Saturday to avoid the rain. A

decorations by the Castle Island

large number of families – with their

Association were very well done this

children, of course – filled M Street

year. They were extremely colorful, and

Park and its playground area late

as always, eerie to the point of being

in the afternoon.

frightening – well, at least startling.

lasted until sunset that evening.

Needless to say, the children loved them.

By the time you are reading

Young kids raced non-stop around the

this, whether there’ll be rain this

Fort’s parade grounds from noon ‘til

evening (Thursday, the 31 st) will be

4, enjoying the many other attractions

more obvious.

that accompanied the Haunted Castle

we’ll see you at “Trick or Treat on

– a magician, storytelling, costumed

Broadway”.

The good times

Whatever happens,

At least we hope to!

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Gate of Heaven and St. Brigid Parishes with St. Augustine Chapel News Welcome Deacon Matthew Stewart, SJ!

ike Father Patrick Nolan and Father Adam S, Deacon Matthew Stewart is a Jesuit who will be assisting us at Masses, Baptisms, and Weddings until he is ordained a priest next June. Deacon Matt, from the USA Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus, as been a Jesuit for 10 years. As a Jesuit, he has lived in rural southwest Louisiana, on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, New York City, Denver, and now in Boston. He loves teaching, and hopes to get back in the classroom after his priestly ordination in June. He is currently at Boston College, studying liturgical and sacramental theology. In addition to theology,

he has studied philosophy (at Fordham Universality) and music (choral conducting at the Universality of Denver). Before entering the Jesuits, he taught theology and music in hig h schools, coached racquetball, worked on theater productions, and ser ved as Director of Campus Ministry. When he is not reading theology books, he loves to cook, watch movies, and watch hockey. He heard so many good things from Father Pat Nolan, SJ and Father Adam Rosinski, SJ about St. Brigid & Gate of Heaven, so he is thrilled to be here this year. â€œIâ€™m very much looking forward to getting to know the good people of Southie!â€?

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The parishioners, families, friends and children from the Religious Education Program and South Boston Catholic Academy that came to this monthâ€™s 10:30 Family Mass at St. Brigid Church had a chance to welcome Deacon Matt. Father Pat Nolan was the celebrant at this Mass. Deacon Matt said

a wonderful homily with help from three children who he asked come up to alter to help him with his homily. Everyone had a chance to meet and talk with Deacon Matt at the Coffee and Refreshment Get Together in Cushing Hall, downstairs in St. Brigid Church, following the Mass. Welcome Deacon Matt!

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Councilors Hold Hearing on Short Term Rental Regulations Nov. 14

oston City Councilors Ed Flynn, Lydia Edwards and Michelle Wu will hold a hearing regarding implementation of the Short Term Rental (Airbnb) Ordinance on Thursday, November 14th at 1pm in the Iannella Chamber at Boston City Hall. The hearing will be held by the Committee on Housing and Community Development, chaired by Councilor Edwards. The aim of the hearing is to discuss any potential issues or loopholes that may exist regarding enforcement of the ordinance and the removal of investor units or large corporations. Specifically, constituents have called attention to Primary Residence criteria used as proof of owner occupancy to register with the city, as well as attempts by large companies to convert units to executive suites. Passed in June of 2018, the ordinance regulates short term rentals on platforms, such as Airbnb. Only units that are owneroccupied are eligible for short term rentals. The ordinance would also require operators to register their units, apply for a license yearly, and notify the abutters. The ordinance took effect on

January 1st, 2019, while units with executed leases as of June 1st, 2018 originally had until September 1st, 2019 to comply. The City of Boston subsequently reached an important settlement with Airbnb that will allow critical enforcement provisions to move forward, including the removal of listings by units that are not registered with the City by December 1st. Concerned residents have highlighted unregistered units in operation, reportedly ineligible units that have registered with the city, as well as investor units attempting to convert to executive suites and continue operating. This hearing will seek to review the ordinance’s implementation and evidence required by the Inspectional Services Department, as well as addressing concerns

about potential loopholes to ensure the city must ensure corporate that investor-owned, short-term short term rental practices which rental units are not displacing violate the letter and the spirit long-term residents residents. of the law are put to a halt.” “The Short Term Rentals “I’m grateful to continue Ordinance and the removal of large work ing w it h C ou nci lor corporations from this industry Flynn, Councilor Edwards, is critical for our city to protect its and community advocates on housing stock and address quality taking steps to stabilize our of life issues,” said Councilor neighborhoods,” said Councilor Flynn. “Constituents throughout Wu. “Housing affordability is my district have stressed the the top concern for residents importance of strict enforcement across the city, and we must not to guard against the negative only pass strong protections, but impacts of non-owner occupied, ensure that these rules are being short term rental investor units.” enforced in every neighborhood.” “Boston’s Short Term Rentals For more information contact ordinance protects our housing Flynn’s office at 617-635-3203, stock from speculative investments or at Ed.Flynn@Boston.gov, while allowing owner-occupants Edwards’ office at 617-635-3200, to earn supplemental income,” or at Lydia.Edwards@Boston.gov, said Councilor Edwards. “As or Wu’s office at 617-635-3115, we implement the ordinance, or at Michelle.Wu@Boston.gov.

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Maximum Income Limits Household size 80% AMI 1 $63,500 2 $72,550 3 $81,600 4 $90,650 5 $97,950 6 $105,200 Maximum Asset Limits 80% AMI $75,000

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Applications will be available from Monday, November 4, 2019 – Wednesday, November 13, 2019 To request an application online, please visit: http://bit.ly/27HStreet To request a paper application, please call: 781-992-5307 Applications may also be picked up at the Boston Public Library – located at 646 East Broadway, Boston, MA 02127 – on the following dates and times: Date

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Thursday, November 7, 2019 Friday, November 8, 2019 Saturday, November 9, 2019

Time

10:00AM - 2:00PM 10:00AM – 2:00PM 3:00PM - 7:00PM 10:00AM – 2:00PM 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Online applications must be completed by November 20, 2019 Paper applications must be signed and postmarked no later than November 20, 2019 Mailing Address: Maloney Properties, Inc., Attention: 27 H Street, 27 Mica Lane, Wellesley MA 02481 Selection by Lottery Asset, Use & Resale Restrictions apply Preference for Boston Residents, households with at least one person per bedroom, and first time homebuyers For more info, language assistance, or to make a request for reasonable accommodations, please call, Maloney Properties, Inc. at 781-992-5307 | US Relay 711 | Email: 27HStreet@maloneyproperties.com

Photo Caption: Joseph M. Hamilton, III ’21 with Headmaster William Burke Equal Housing Opportunity

The Law Office of

Public Meeting

235 Old Colony Ave. (Washington Village) Monday, November 18 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

240 Old Colony Avenue South Boston, MA 02127

Project Description: Washington Village Property Owner LLC, c/o Samuels & Associates and DJ Properties LLC (the “Proponent”) proposes to construct one building in place of the approved Buildings A and B, with approximately 214 residential units, approximately 20,500 sf of ground floor retail space, and approximately 58 parking spaces, of which 50 will be located in the building on the ground floor and 8 will be located on-street, and public open space. If approved, the NPC will be the first amendment to the development plan for Planned Development Area (PDA) No. 107.

mail to: Stephen Harvey Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 phone: 617.918.4418 email: stephen.j.harvey@boston.gov

Paul J. Gannon PC General Practice of Law

Criminal Defense Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Accidents Establishment of Corporations, LLCs Wills & Estate Planning Real Estate Litigation Probate No Charge for Initial Consultation

Close of Comment Period: 11/14/2019

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82 West Broadway South Boston, MA (617)269-1993 pgannon@paulgannonlaw.com

SOUTHBOSTONONLINE.COM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019

Final Farmer’s Market of 2019 Monday was the last day of this Year of 2019 that South Boston could enjoy its Farmers Market. Harvest is over; fall and winter weather are approaching. The Farmers Market will return early next spring, with its seasonal, nourishing, and eye-catching offerings of fruits, vegetables, and farm products of many kinds. We will miss our Farmers Market in the meantime. South Boston Online would like to recognize Wenger’s Farm and their years of weekly service here in Perkins Square on Mondays, from early spring until the fall. They are located 50 miles away in Bellingham, and travel here weekly to present their recently harvested crops and freshly made farm goods. Wenger’s Farm has been a mainstay of our Farmers Market for many, many years; we hope they continue with us for many more years to come. We thank you Farmers Markets are the result of us city dwellers seeking fresh produce. There are several reasons for this, but the key is that fresh fruits and vegetables are the single most important part of our diets.

SOUTH BOSTON TREE REMOVAL HEARING

In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 7, on a request to remove one public shade tree in South Boston. The hearing will be held by the City of Boston’s Tree Warden (or designee) in the 3rd floor Conference Room of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, Roxbury. The hearing will be held at 10 a.m. to consider a request for the removal of one London plane tree measuring 22 inches dbh (diameter at breast height) due to a proposed curb cut at 212 Dorchester Street in South Boston.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD South Boston

South Boston APAC · 424 West Broadway Wednesdays, 10 AM - 1 PM November 20 & December 18

Come meet with Boston Water and Sewer Commission staff in your

Neighborhood and learn why it’s important not to pour fats, oils or grease (FOG) down the sink or toilet. You can also pay your water bill with a check or money order, talk about billing or service problems, and more.

Cool it! Can it! Trash it!

Pour grease into a covered disposable container and put it into the trash.

Come meet our team!

SOUTHBOSTONONLINE.COM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019 THE PRINT EDITION

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SOUTH BOO-STON!

Happy Halloween!

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