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THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2019
VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74
The Job Picture in South Boston by Rick Winterson
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n many ways, the business news – both locally and nationally – over the last two months (May/ June) has been unusual. For the most part, unusually good. The current U.S. economic expansion just reached the tenyear mark this month, which equals the length of the last major period of expansion from 1990 until 2000. In July, this current expansion will set a new record for overall length – more than ten years long. The stock market is also strong, with the S&P 500 achieving a new high last week. Economic growth has slowed but is still positive. To be sure, there are negative indicators a lso. A merica’s national debt continues to rise
rapidly, and clearly there are problems in many developing areas around the globe, especially in the Middle East. There is immense d issatisfaction with our governance, most notably the messy, bipartisan “Goings-on” in Washington, DC. Our nation seems to be tearing itself apart politically. Perhaps the most meaningful economic statistics to South Boston Online’s readership are the numbers related to this area’s job picture. In May, the U.S. added 75,000 jobs overall, which is a lower-thanusual rate. Even so, the jobs portion of the economy still expanded, even though it was at this slower rate. Yes, the expansive economy continues. The national unemployment figure was level, at a quite strong
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Rep. David Biele hosted Ms. Judith Nee’s kindergarten class from the Perry K-8 School at the Massachusetts State House. Students, teachers, parents and chaperones visited the House Chamber where the Massachusetts House of Representatives meets and conducts business. While in the Chamber, students learned about the history of the State House and the Legislature. Students also learned how bill becomes a law and sat at the desks of legislators to see how representatives debate and vote on bills and budget amendments. The kindergarteners, teachers and parents also stood at the same podium where President John F. Kennedy once stood and addressed the Massachusetts Legislature. Following their visit, the House of Representatives held an informal session.
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Are Bike Lanes on Day Boulevard the Right Call?
or many reasons, several “non-automotive” ways of getting around in American cities are becoming more popular. One of these various alternates to driving your own car is the use of bicycles. That’s certainly understandable, because bikes are small, inexpensive, and easily parked. But on some roadways, set aside bike lanes have reduced cars to one or two lanes, which adds to the traffic jams that are already so common in Boston. S out h B oston On l i ne noticed that Day Boulevard (eastbound toward Castle Island) was plugged up last Sunday, around the middle of the day. Out of curiosity, we walked from the Curley Community Center at L and Day up to Kosciusko Circle. Autos in the single eastbound car lane were backed up all the way along that segment of Day Boulevard, while the set-aside bike lane was almost empty (we saw only six bikes on
the way). A State Police squad car was actually driving down the sidewalk by the McDonough Bathhouse. Several cars took quick lefts onto Babe Ruth Drive; a few U-turned back to Kosciusko Circle. All of them were idling, starting, and stopping. It was quite a traffic pile-up, obviously not during a workday commute. The question about the wisdom of setting aside bike lanes is inevitable. Certainly, bike travel in Boston has many advantages. It’s safe, healthy, and good for the environment (zero emissions). In certain nea rby suburbs (A rling ton is one exa mple), bic ycling has really become popular. But there are downsides: Bikes are seasonal – not useful in rain or icy weather. They safely carry only one person. And while their usage is slowly growing, bikes are still not all that popular. Perhaps just one out of twenty (20) trips
in Boston is made by bicycle, which is certainly not very many. Are bike lanes on both sides of Day Boulevard, which
was designed for automobile traffic, the best thing to do? Let us know your opinion.
Traffic on Day Boulevard (note empty bike lane).
Day Boulevard backed up to Kosciusko (only two bikes in their lane).
Two Year Remembrance
Rita McDougall July 3, 2017 Those We Love Don’t Go Away, They Walk Beside Us Every Day. Unseen, Unheard But Always Near, So Loved, So Missed And So Very Dear.
Loved and Sadly Missed Michael, Paul, Kaitlin & Patrick Granddaughters Elizabeth & Caroline Family and Friends
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Lorraine Linehan Receives Unsung Heroine Award
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3.6% (5% has been a more usual target to aim for; 3.6% is the lowest in 50 years – since the late 1960s). Here in Massachusetts, t he u nemploy ment f ig u re popped up slightly – from 2.9% to 3.0%. Statistically, that small an increase is almost meaningless – it’s not “robust”, as the statisticians like to say. One recent survey from WalletHub ranked Massachusetts as the #1 best state for jobs. In fact, all of the New England states except Ma ine were ranked in the top quarter of this particular job sur vey. More i mpor t a nt t h a n the figures, however, are the actual happenings closer to home. South Boston recently
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ast week, South Boston the community, Lorraine has re sident L orra ine spent many years supporting individuals and families affected Linehan received the Unsung Heroine Award from the by breast cancer. She has Massachusetts Commission on the organized golf tournaments to benef it the Avon Breast Status of Women at a ceremony held Cancer Walk to fund important at the Massachusetts State House. The Unsung Heroine Award treatment and research, and she has participated in Runway is given to women who don’t make the news, but make a difference. for Recovery which supports They are the women who use families who have loved ones their time, talent and enthusiasm being treated for breast cancer. “L or r a i ne ’s d e d ic a t ion to enrich the lives of others to helping others and her and make a difference in their outstanding volunteer efforts neighborhoods, cities and towns. have made our community a They are mentors, volunteers and better place to live,” said Rep. innovators who do what needs Biele. “She is truly an ‘Unsung to be done without expectations of recognition or gratitude. Heroine’ and I am thankful for These women are the glue that the tremendous work she does to support her neighbors and keeps a community together and every community is better the South Boston community.” Lorraine joined over onebecause of their contribution. hundred women from across Lorraine was nominated C om monwe a lt h in b ei n g by State Representative David Biele for her dedication to recognized as Unsung Heroines improving the quality of life for for their public leadership and volunteerism that make South Boston residents through neig hborhoods, cities, a nd her longsta nding volunteer efforts with the South Boston towns better places to live. A complete list of this Special Kids and Young Adults Program, the Stephanie Uftring year’s honorees is available by contacting the Commission. Memorial Scholarship, the South To request this list or for Boston Neighborhood House, additional information please the South Boston Citizens’ contact the MCSW at 617-626A ssociation and the South Boston Irish American Society. 6520 or mcsw@state.ma .us. In addition to her work in
welcomed a few very important key corporations to our Seaport District. In mid-May, Ocean Spray opened an innovation off ice with WeWork in the Seaport, moving 60 development a nd ma rket i ng employee s here from t heir L a keville headquarters. On May 30, Amazon and WS Development broke ground for an important office expansion. This will be completed in 2012 and added job opportunities could total 2,000 in the next few years. Finally, Ma ssMurua l, the 158-yea rold insurer from Springfield, and Fan Pier developer Joe Fallon broke ground for a MassMutual branch office here at South Boston’s Waterfront. Ocea n Spray, A ma zon, MassMutual are coming here to South Boston. How to measure the jobs that will result from these three moves, including those a ll-important support jobs that will follow? Let’s just use the word “Thousands!”
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“Mestiza” Hits the Heights by Rick Winterson
The Dorchester Heights Association (the DHA) has, since 2016, presented a trio of memorable concerts on the Heights each summer. These have been thoroughly enjoyable events, often courtesy of musicians from Boston’s Berklee College of Music. The performers are always silhouetted by the sun setting to the west-northwest. The toys and games for the kids are professionally provided. They work, they’re fun, and best of all, they’re as safe as can be. Face painting is an added attraction. The Aquarium, the Park Department, and Berklee “Summer in the City” also take part. The first DHA concert of this year took place last Saturday evening, the 22nd. Since summer actually began at 11:54 a.m. (EDT) on Friday, the 21st, Saturday was the first full day of summer – 15 hours and 17 minutes of daylight, from sunrise till sunset – warm, just a bit breezy, with an afternoon sprinkle or two. The concert featured “Mestiza” from the Berklee College of Music. “Mestiza” performed a fusion of flamenco, latina, and jazz idioms that perfectly personified New World music in its many forms. The vocal and instrumental music were equally excellent. In fact, all four “Mestizas” both sang and played all during the concert. They are: Lead Vocals, Percussion – Esperanza Delgado Keyboard, Vocals – Estefania Nunez Villamandos Flute, Cajon, Vocals – Paloma Gomez Angulo Bass, Pandiero, Vocals – Patricia Ligia Gomez The next two DHA Concerts are on Saturday, July 20, and Saturday, August 17. Both are at 6 p.m. Bring a picnic supper and something to sit on.
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What better place for a concert than Dorchester Heights?
Touch a starfish, courtesy of the New England Aquarium.
Colombia’s ARC Gloria Docks at Fan Pier by Rick Winterson The South American nation of Colombia obtained its independence from Spain in 1819, in much the same way the United States became independent from England 43 years earlier in 1776. In this year of 2019, Colombia is observing its 200th year. One part of these bicentennial observances is sending its Tall Ship, the ARC Gloria, to many ports of call around the world. The Gloria docked at Fan Pier here on the South Boston Waterfront last Friday, June 21, the first day of summer. She stayed here for four days, until Monday, the 24th. Many thousands visited her over the next few days; she left us Monday afternoon. Gloria is commanded by Capt. Camilo Gutierrez. She has 23 sails, a 156-member crew, and is a training ship for young cadets as well.
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An Update: South Boston’s Murals – Now 12 in Number.
The trompe l’oeil mural at Dorchester Street and Second, facing Publico.
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ack in 2017, South Boston Online reported on murals in South Boston. Led by South Boston’s Dan McCole (who created three of them), there were eight in total adorning our walls. By late in 2018, three more murals had been created – “Home” on the wall in back of Excel High by John Provenzano and Keely Edwards, “Stone Balancer Art” at L and East Broadway by Alex Cook, and “Fat Baby” at Silver and Dorchester Streets. That’s 11 murals in total. We reported on this latest trio of murals last year in our issues dated October 11 and December 13. Murals are the human race’s oldest form of visual art. The cave murals of animals and hunting scenes discovered in Lascaux, France, in 1940 are maybe as much as 20,000 years old (the Upper Paleolithic period). And as striking as they are, it’s useful to remember that the Lascaux murals were all created using the dim light of an oil lamp, perhaps fueled by animal fat. Compare them to the still-brilliant Renaissance frescoes in Italy of 500 years back. Recently, murals have been catching on all around Boston. A few of the better examples include Rob Gibbs’ “Breathe Life” series in Roxbury, the murals being added to Underground Park at the west end of our own Kelly Bridge, and the stunning rendering of two 40-foot tall barn swallows on the “Big Dig” ventilator facing across
Dewey Square. You can see the Dewey Square mural anytime you pass by South Station, just across the Fort Point Channel from South Boston. And the next time it’s a nice day and you have a few minutes, walk over to the Underground Park from Broadway via the Kelly Bridge. The Park is a real sight. And South Boston Online is pleased to report that we now have Mural #12 in place. To view it, go down to the intersection of Dorchester Street and East Second near The Distillery. You’ll see a “trompe l’oeil” painting – a kind of optical illusion – created by David Wooddell Yo and supported by The Distillery’s Bill Stroud. As you gaze at this mural from in front of Publico across the street, watch the elements in it take on a three-dimensional form, especially as you walk toward it. “Trompe l’oeil” is French for “Fool the eye”, and Yo’s work certainly does. In other news about South Boston’s murals, the Irish-themed mural on the C Street side of Al’s has been freshened up with a repainting. The “Free Ireland” half of this mural was originally by Jon Shea, an American who joined the I. R.A. We aren’t sure about the background of the “Dropkick Murphy” half of that mural. The Australia mural on the side what used to be KO Pies on A and West third has an uncertain future. KO Pies closed and moved to East Boston; their space here is now for rent. South Boston Online also hears that the lengthy, 200-foot red brick wall at the beginning of East Second Street will get its own murals sometime soon. Here’s a party idea: Instead of a Scavenger Hunt, send your guest out (on foot) with a list of South Boston’s murals. The first team back with all 12 murals in dated/timed photos on their iPhones wins the prize. We’ll close with a question: There’s an 8-foot by 40-foot painting on a wall in the parking lot on East Second. It’s on five-ply board attached to the brick wall underneath. The board is beginning to crack at the top from rain and exposure to the elements. The painting is well done, but is it really a true mural? Give us your thoughts about this. It could become South Boston’s Mural #13.
A magnificent mural of two barn swallows on Dewey Square’s “Dig” vent.
The newly repainted mural(s) on Al’s at C and West Broadway.
An 8’x 40’ painting on 5-ply board off East 2nd. But is it a true mural?
The mural of Australia on KO Pies (now closed), at A and West Third.
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Sen. Collins Host Tim Lynch as Summer Intern
tate Senator Nick C ol lins recent ly hosted a local summer intern in his State House office. Tim Lynch, a lifelong resident of South Boston, spent six weeks in the State Senate office, working on constituent casework and helping serve the residents of the First Suffolk District. Tim graduated from Boston College High School in 2018, and just finished his freshman year at UMass Amherst. In addition to interning for Senator Collins this summer, he works as a Supervisor at the Harry McDonough Sailing Center on Castle Island, volunteers at the Laboure Center on West Broadway, and plays baseball for the South Boston Senior Babe Ruth League. His interest in politics and community engagement peaked while participating in
the YMCA Massachusetts Youth & Government program in which he won an award for Outstanding Leadership as a senior at BC High. “It is a particularly rewarding part of the job to help young people get involved in state and local government,” said Senator Nick Collins. “Tim was an active and engaged member of the team, and we were proud to have him join us this Summer.” “Working with Senator Collins and his staff gave me the chance to learn about what it means to be a leader in my community,” said Tim Lynch. “I saw firsthand how legislation can foster real change for not just those in our district, but the entire Commonwealth.” Senator Collins was also Tim’s little league baseball coach some years ago. Tim will now focus on his work at the Harry McDonough Sailing
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South Boston Catholic Academy News
Congratulation to our wonderful 6th Graders! South Boston Catholic Academy wrapped up its busy last week of school on Friday, June 14, 2019. During the week, our 6th graders held an end of the year retreat and on Tuesday night, June 11, visited Fenway Park as a grade, thanks to the generosity of board members. The Graduation Mass was held on Thursday, June 13, at St. Brigid Church, Father Casey, our Pastor, was the celebrant with Father Olson, our Parochial Vicar, at this Mass and Father Casey and Mrs. Civian, our Principal, with Mrs. Moriarty and Mrs. Evans, our 6th grade teachers, presented
the students with their awards and certificates. The 1st graders, also, did a wonderful job participating at this Mass as greeters, readers, gift bearers and also used sign language as they sang a beautiful rendition of Amazing Grace. Many classrooms held end of the year celebrations and first grade held their annual Teddy Bear Picnic. Students that live the mission of faith, family and academic excellence were acknowledged at our Award Breakfast on Wednesday, June 12. At the ceremony, several scholarships were presented thanks to the generosity of many donors and alumni. Congratulations and thank you to all our students, faculty, staff, families and friends for another great school year here at South Boston Catholic Academy and a special Congratulation to our wonderful 6th graders. We wish them and their families all the best, God Bless you all! To learn more about what makes South Boston Catholic Academy so special or to schedule a tour, please email Mrs. Jamie Brown, Assistant Principal, at j.br ow n @ s b c a t hol ic a c a d e my. org or phone 617-2682326. Also, please check our website at sbcatholicacademy. or g f or mor e i n f o.
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Fortunately, a two-car accident at Songin Way and Dorchester Avenue (a block from Andrew Square) last Friday caused no injuries. But the car to the right leaked gasoline, so the Fire Department was called, even though no fire resulted. The damage to the red car on the left was extensive – and perhaps total. While no fault was obvious in this incident, slow, cautious use of South Boston’s heavily trafficked roadways is certainly indicated. BPDA Income Restricted Homeownership Opportunity 545 East Third Street Condominiums 545 East Third Street South Boston, MA 02127 2 Income-Restricted Units Available # of Units 1 1
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“Turning the Wheel” Gala, 2019
Activist and leader Karen Young offers inclusionasy remarks after receiving her “Medicine Woman” Award.
by Rick Winterson Last Wednesday, June 19, Medicine Wheel Productions “went Downtown” to celebrate their 2019 “Turning the Wheel” Gala fundraiser. This annual event drew more than 200 participants, well-wishers, supporters, and muchwelcomed guests. The venue was unusually evocative. It is entitled “9OFS” at 1 Federal Street, and consists of a ninth floor penthouse meeting and event room, with a large adjoining lawn and reflecting pool set on a spacious outdoor patio – also on the ninth floor – that nestles strikingly among a forest of Boston’s Financial District skyscrapers. The Sunset Kings provided the entertainment. They are a versatile, six-performer group, who played the evening out, stopping only for the Awards Program. Medicine Wheel Productions is a non-profit agency in South Boston (110 K Street, second floor), which was founded by Michael Dowling, who is currently their Artistic Director. Medicine Wheel’s mission is to strengthen the role art plays in the community. Some of their highly visible works have been the No Man’s Land urban park behind Excel High School, the “Hand in Hand” project with the Boston Police (now extended over to East Boston), and the SPOKE Gallery at 110 K Street. The evening’s high point included four “Medicine Men” and “Medicine Women” Awards to Indresano Studios Founder Michael Indresano, Artist and Educator Stephen Hamilton, Activist/ Leader Karen Young, and New Media
Creator Allison Maria Rodriguez. Medicine Wheel Production’s Artistic Director Michael Dowling opened the program, thanked the attending crowd for their generosity, and then conferred the Medicine Men and Women Awards, Michael Indresano’s awardwinning video work has been recognized internationally for his dedication to creating beautiful, high-impact works. He has served on Medicine Wheel Productions’ Board of Directors and the Boards of many other non-profit agencies, and has worked extensively with Pine Street Inn, raising awareness of the local homelessness problem. He and his wife Millie are family people; they have a daughter Natalia and a son Michael. Stephen Hamilton is a mixed media artist and teaches art as well. He uses both American and African techniques in his work that incorporate dyeing, weaving, and woodcarving as acts to reclaim ancestral knowledge and pre-colonial African history. His work reunites the past with the present, the ancient with the modern worlds. He is presently an Assistant Professor in the Illustration Department of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Karen Young is a leader, a strategic thinker, and facilitator of learning. She focuses on inclusion, business strategy, organizational development, and forward-thinking community change. Her most recent accomplishment was developing a multi-year, organization wide, inclusive business strategy at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. She was the recipient in 2016 of the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition Ally Award. Allison Maria Rodriguez, a firstgeneration Cuban-American, is an interdisciplinary artist who works in video installations and new media – immersive spaces that challenge the usual ways of understanding the world. She pursues the interconnectivity of existence, as in climate change and species extinction. She uses art to communicate beyond the spoken word, allowing the viewer alternative ways to connect with reality through conceptual exploration. The 2019 event was a successful Gala in a very memoirable venue.
Mary Dowling (3rd from r.) with several Gala guests.
Michael Indresano receives his “Medicine Man” Award from Board members Michael Dowling and Mark McGonagle.
Boston artist Stephen Hamilton receives his 2019 Award from Artistic Director Michael Dowling.
Interdisciplinary artist Allison Maria Rodriguez receives her 2019 “Medicine Woman” Award from Michael Dowling
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