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THE PRINT EDITION

THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 23, 2017

“Never underestimate the difference YOU can make in the lives of others. Step forward, reach out and help... someone that might need a lift.”

(Pablo) VOLUME XVIIII - ISSUE 8

Heliports, and So On!

by Rick Winterson

Just over a week ago, General Electric announced that it would no longer seek to install a heliport anywhere along the South Boston Waterfront. This was generally greeted with approval by residents of South Boston. If nothing else, heliports (and helicopters) are noisy: Ka-pocketa, pocketa, pocketa – and so on!

You’ll recall that one part of the very extensive package, which enticed GE to relocate here in South Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood in the first place, was the construction of a nearby heliport, perhaps even on or next to the Fort Point Channel Watersheet.

In South Boston Online’s opinion, GE behaved as a good neighbor should, when they absolved South Boston from this part of their agreement. They listened to public opinion, and public opinion is not in short supply anywhere

A Gift of Hearts

in South Boston. Apparently, GE also took an objective look at transit from Logan Airport – moistly via the Ted Williams Tunnel – and found that it was rapid and efficient. If you live here, you know the Tunnel is the best (and perhaps the only really effective) part of the Big Dig system.

Did GE back away from the heliport for selfish, corporate reasons?

South Boston Online certainly hopes they did just that. We’d like to think that a combination of shareholder savings, comparable travel efficiency, and peoples’ opinions in South Boston affected GE’s decision. That’s perfectly all right, in our opinion. In any case, that’s what we think. South Boston Online offers our compliments to the no-heliport decision

by GE’s start-up staff in their temporary office on Farnsworth Street.

However, there remains a feeling that a heliport here (maybe in the Flynn Industrial Park area?)

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In celebration of Random Acts of Kindness and Valentines Week, a display of beautiful hearts has been hung on the trees in front of the Area C-6 Police Station on West Broadway. The hearts were created by youth from the South Boston Community Health Center’s Youth Ambassadors program, the Tierney Learning Center’s Girl Scout Troop 55456 and the South Boston Youth Council. Boys from the Cushing House generously donated their time to hang up the hearts. The Hearts of Kindness Project is an initiative designed to promote goodwill in South Boston

and to recognize the positive effects that youth have on our community. The project is organized by the Youth Ambassadors at the South Boston Community Health Center.

Youth were asked to reflect on their lives and document acts of kindness by creating fabric hearts that are displayed for all of South Boston to see. The hearts symbolize the caring nature of South Boston youth and the ways they share their talents with the community. Each heart represents an act of kindness performed by the youth that created the heart. Many are stuffed with small pieces of paper that describes the act of kindness.

We would like to send a special thanks to Area C-6 police Captain Joseph Boyle, officers and staff for their support of South Boston youth in this and many other projects.

If you would like more information about this project please contact Mayra Rodriguez-Howard 617-464-7423 or Linda Doran 617-464-7463 at the South Boston Community Health Center – Youth Ambassadors program.

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World War I Centennial Approaches: April, 2017

by Rick Winterson The World War I Commemoration Committee has completed its third meeting at the Fitzgerald VFW Post. Many plans and events are underway. The first such event at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, will commemorate the Fallen Heroes of World War I. It will be held at South Boston High School.

Were you aware there is a large pictorial memorial of South Boston’s World War I Fallen Heroes – 101 of those brave soldiers, who were killed in action before World War I ended on Armistice Day in 1918?? The memorial is located in the hall outside of the South Boston High School auditorium.

One hundred years ago, in April of 1917, President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress for permission to declare war on Kaiser Wilhelm’s Germany, after German submarine attacks resulted in the sinking of England’s RMS Lusitania, as well as danger to American ships. Hence the date of April 29 – it’s an observance of the Centennial marking America’s entry into “The War to end all Wars”.

Details will be announced soon. Please plan to attend this

Saturday morning observance.

And watch for further announcements about a possible nighttime observance out-of-doors, on April 28 at the Evacuation Day Memorial on Dorchester Heights.

The following is the first group of Fallen Heroes’ names on South Boston High School’s Memorial.

South Boston Online plans to publish all 101 names of these heroes between now and the centennial event on Saturday morning, April 29.

PLEASE get in touch with South Boston Online if you have any information, stories, or pictures to share about the Fallen Heroes names we will publish each week until April 29. See the first part of that list below, and THANK YOU in advance.

The South Boston WWI Commemoration Committee at work during their third meeting. Mary Ryan, Chair, is third form left. Bob Allison, Ed Flynn, and Rick Winterson not shown.

ANDREWS, David J. ARMSTRONG, Arthur Sullivan

AUSTIN, Thomas Arthur BAXTER, Arthur BIBLE, Herbert Francis BUCKLEY, Joseph Jeremiah

WWI hero Thomas Fitzgerald’s portrait centers the display case at the Fitzgerald VFW post No. 561, which is named for him.

BURNS, Arthur Wade BURNS, Lawrence Joseph

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The central plaque of the World War I Memorial outside the auditorium at the South Boston high School – “May the memory of their sacrifice … be enshrined forever …”

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A view down Perkins Square, named for Michael J. Perkins, enlisted at age 17, killed in action during World War I, Medal of Honor recipient for his extreme bravery.

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Gate of Heaven CYO Annul Fundraiser Awardees On Saturday, February 25th , the Gate of Heaven C.Y.O.’s 30th Annual Fundraiser will be held in the Gate of Heaven Lower Church Hall, beginning at 5:00 p.m. with cocktails and hors’douvres.

During the event the annual Rev. Paul V. Donovan, Rev. A. Paul White and Jack McDonough Awards will be presented.

The Rev. A. Paul White Award is presented annually to a woman in our community whose dedication and commitment has had a positive impact on the youth and families of the South Boston Community. This year’s recipient is Patricia Strumm. Tricia is the Gate of Heaven & Saint Brigid Parish Secretary who handles many different aspects of parish life from booking Baptisms, Weddings and Masses to filing mail, to coordinating Funerals.

As a life long parishioner Tricia is great to have around having personal knowledge of many of the old families from South Boston, those who still live here and those who have moved but return for many of the services the church provides.

You’ve probably spoken to her if you’ve called or have gone by the Parish office.

Tricia does it all and with a smile.

Over the years, taking after her mother Peggy Collins, Tricia was always available to help out with

any parish function from the bazaar, school events and fundraisers. Congratulations to Tricia and her family on receiving the 2014 Rev. A. Paul White Award.

The Rev. Paul V. Donovan Award for the parish Outstanding Catholic Youth is presented annually to a person who exemplifies the best of what it means to live out the Catholic faith in today’s society.

The criteria used in selecting the recipient are based on participation in parish C.Y.O. activities, on church attendance, and on personal characteristics which evidence a commitment to the Christian faith. This award is presented as an expression of our pride in the youth of our community.

The 2016 Outstanding Catholic Youth Female Award will be presented to Maggie Hart. Maggie is a senior at The Winsor School in Boston and is the daughter of Jack & Michele Hart of G Street.

The 2016 Outstanding Catholic Youth Male Award will be presented to Matthew Hogan.

Matthew is a senior and attends Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree and is the son of Michael & Valerie Hogan.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients and we wish them all the best of luck now and

in all their future endeavors.

The Jack McDonough Award is presented annually to the outstanding male member of our community who exemplifies Christianity in today’s society and the goals of the Gate of Heaven C.Y.O. and it’s Alumni Association. This year’s recipient is Al Florentino.

Al has been vibrant member of the Gate of Heaven Parish ever since he married his wife Karen and moved to Southie. After a hard day at work, 30 years as a letter carrier, Al has been involved with coaching C.Y.O. & BNBL basketball and youth soccer. Before that while living in Somerville Al coached Babe Ruth, Popwarner football and hockey.

Currently Al is the president of the Parish St. Vincent DePaul Society and has been a member of that organization for over 20 years. Before that Al helped run the Gatey $1000 a Month Club for over 10 years. Al and his wife Karen have always been

available for any parish function form bazaars and fundraisers to C.Y.O. cookouts. We thank Al for all his help over the years and the great things he does for his Parish, community and the youth of South Boston and beyond.

We congratulate him and his family for being selected this year’s Jack McDonough Award recipient.

There are still tickets available for this Annual Fundraiser and it has always been a great night out for a good cause with Kenny Morrell providing the entertainment. Our thanks to all our friends, sponsors, coaches, and parents who have continually supported the Gate of Heaven C.Y.O. programs. We look forward to working together in the future to continue building a great program for our youth and hope to see a full house this Saturday night. You can contact any Coach, Committee member, Kevin Lally (617-943-5238) or Touchie McDonough (617-7928570) for more info or tickets.

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The Gate of Heaven Catholic Youth Organization will be holding it’s 30th Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, February 25th, in the Gatey Lower Church Parish Hall, after the 4:00 p.m. mass, 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

This year’s fundraiser will consist of an Open Bar Cocktail Reception with hors’douvres, Entertainment, a Five Hundred Dollar Grand Prizes Drawing and the presentation of our Annual Father Donovan – Catholic Youth Award, Father White – Woman of the Year Award, and Jack McDonough – Men’s Alumni Award.

This is an opportunity for old teammates, alumni, family, friends and new neighbors to get together for a good time while supporting the programs the C.Y.O. provides for the youth of South Boston. Tickets are $100.00 per person and $150 a couple.

For tickets or more info contact: Touchie McDonough 617-792-8570, Kevin & Kathy Lally 268-0536, or any of the committee members or coaches.

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March 4: Culture in South Boston

by Rick Winterson Please consider reserving Saturday, March 4, as your day for attending and absorbing two of the many cultural facets of the South Boston scene. Spend the afternoon and evening locally. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at what you see, hear, and enjoy. The two events are: Dorothy Morris, poet – March 4, 1:30 till 3:30, at the Branch Library Dorothy Morris will debut her second volume of poetry, “A Thousand Miles”, on Saturday afternoon, March 4. Her reading from this volume and her book-signing will both take place in the Branch Library on East Broadway between 1:30 and 3:30.

“A Thousand Miles” is a poetic memoir, which was three years in the making. Her book has generated a number of positive responses from its readers: “A sad and funny book. Cathartic. A beautiful book.”

It is also available on Amazon.

John Provenzano, painter –

March 4, 5:00 till 7:00, at Medicine Wheel, 110 K Street, second floor

below Perkins Square. But stay here in South Boston on March 4.

John Provenzano, a painter who has his studio in South Boston’s King Terminal, currently has a solo exhibit in the Spoke Gallery of Medicine Wheel Productions (second floor, 110 K Street). He will hold a reception there on Saturday, March 4, from 5 till 7:00, during which John will give a brief gallery talk.

As then State Senator Jack Hart was once fond of saying,

His works are usually acrylic-oncanvas, and are quite often salon-sized – 6x6 feet or more. He combines semi-abstract color and line with current social media iconics. This leads to an artistic effect that simultaneously appeals to both the right/ left workings of the human mind.

Then, between the two events, treat yourself to a quick lunch at the many dining places along East Broadway and L Street. You’ll even be able to get a couple of hot dogs at Sully’s that day. Then, after John Provenzano’s gallery talk, check out the dining (and entertainment) along West Broadway, just

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The entrance to the South Boston Branch Library (East Broadway), where Dotty Morris will introduce (and sign) her new book of poetry on March 4 at 1:30.

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The entrance to Medicine Wheel Productions (second floor, 110 K Street, at First), where local painter John Provenzano will hold a gallery reception on March 4 at 5:00.

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Safe Wheels for Sydni

by Rick Winterson Last November 11, a fundraiser for Sydni Pecevich took place at the Murphy Rink. The occasion was her 12th birthday. Once she got there, Sydni actually skated for the very first time in her life. One reason for the party was to raise funds for a specially equipped van that can ferry Sydni, her wheelchair, and all her equipment around safely and comfortably.

Here’s the letter of thanks that Cathy Jerome, Sydni’s Mother, forwarded to South Boston Online:

“Dear Friends and Neighbors, On behalf of Sydni and her family, thank you for making her Birthday wish for a wheelchair-accessible van

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come true. There are no words to adequately express how fortunate we feel to live in such an amazing and caring community. Her Birthday Bash in November at the skating rink blessed us with memories to last a lifetime. We would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the local restaurants, businesses, families, friends, and neighbors for donating their food, talent, raffle basket/auction items, time, and monetary contributions.

We would also like to express a special thank you to Kathy Lafferty, Danny Manning, and Bobby Ferrara for initiating the “20 Friends, 20K” Challenge (which made this all possible).

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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Love, Sydni and the Jerome-Pecevich family”

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It’s Nice to be Nice

By Kevin Devlin With all the negative news we are bombarded with on a daily basis, it’s nice once in a while to hear about a good deed, about someone helping someone else without being asked to do so. It’s nice to hear that we do care for one another and that we are all in this together.

Like everyone else, lifelong Southie resident Thomas “Tommy” McDonough has to shovel out his sidewalk and car when winter storms come to visit. During the last snowstorm, Tommy went outside several times to shovel off the sidewalk in front of his home

which is located at the corner of Dorchester and Emerson.

He wanted to stay ahead of the storm and felt this was the best way to manage the heavy snow.

So he shoveled his sidewalk several times. He figured he’d shovel his car out of the handicapped space the next day. He had done enough and was tired.

Around 8 p.m., Tommy was watching TV when he heard someone shoveling outside of his house. Tommy opened his door and saw a man in his thirties, with a beard and a Patriots cap on, shoveling out his car. Taken aback in a good way, Tommy told the guy he’d be right out to help.

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“No,” he replied. “I’m just trying to be a good neighbor. My name’s Tanner. I live across the street. I saw you shoveling all day. Stay inside.”

The next day Tommy walked outside and there wasn’t a snowflake on or around his car. He was thrilled he didn’t have to do any more shoveling. Not for this storm anyway.

“I need my car to get around,” he said. “It would have taken me all day to shovel out my car. But now I had ready access to my car to do what I had to do, go shopping for food, stuff like that. I thought it was a very nice gesture. There’s still good people left in Southie and

especially around my block.

“It made me feel good about Southie,” he added. “I appreciated the help. He’s not the only good neighbor on my block but he made a great impression on me…really bailed me out.

“We hear so much negative stuff I just felt this story needed to be mentioned,” he concluded. “I wanted people to know the good deed that he did for me. I wish I knew his full name so I could thank him.

I hope he reads this then he’ll know how grateful I really am for his assistance. I can only repeat myself and say ‘thanks’ a lot.”

Dan Lynch Receives Paraclete’s Founders Award Modern Assistance Programs.

The Paraclete is an after school educational enrichment program for Boston youth in grads four through eight. It is housed in a former convent on E Street.

Lynch Wellness Professional Group, is dedicated to “rebuilding lives and restoring hope for individuals and families facing substance use disorders.”

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In December 1983, South Boston native Dan Lynch woke up in his South Boston apartment sick and tired of being sick and tired.

Today, he’s the person people turn to when they or their loved ones, need help from the ferocious grip of addiction.

On March 1, at Boston College High School, Lynch will receive the Paraclete’s founders award, given annually to individuals who are dedicated to improving the lives of others.

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He also serves as the National Treatment Advisor for Origins Behavioral Healthcare, which provides residential treatment programs in South Florida and South Padre Island, Texas.

“He’s an incredibly great person,” said longtime friend and Paraclete supporter Patrick Burke.

Lynch, who has been sober for 33 years, lives in Scitu-

ate with his wife of 25 years, Susan (Quinlan) Lynch, and sons Daniel and Joseph.

For more information on the Paraclete, and its March 1 reception, go to www.paraclete.org.

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Thank you ALL

for the love and support you have given so generously to me and my family during this difficult battle.

I could not have weathered this storm without you.

To my beautiful wife Tracy and devoted children Madison and Griffin You have never hesitated for one minute with your unconditional love and endless support. You have been by my side every step of this journey. Your courage is my strength. I am blessed to be your husband and dad.

To the “Greatest” Committee on Earth and all the Volunteers We are extremely grateful and appreciative for your tireless efforts and hard work. Your commitment to making my Friendship Party an overwhelming success was unparalleled and your positive energy resulted in a successful event. We will be forever thankful.

To everyone who bought an Ipad and 50/50 raffle, donated raffle items, sponsored a table or purchased a ticket to the event – The depth of your generosity has left me speechless. The outpouring of your kindness, from businesses throughout Boston, was truly inspiring and we are so grateful to all of you. I am also appreciative to Dru Ericco, Thomas Park Band and the amazing staff at Florian Hall. I would also like to express my gratitude to the staff at Mass General Hospital.

To those friends who drove me to treatment, sat by my side on my toughest days, sent cards, food, prayers and love – My heart is full. You have gotten me through my darkest days with your love and laughter.

Thank You! Lastly, we are truly humbled by the hundreds of family, friends and well-wishers who came to Florian Friday evening to show their deep love and friendship. Each one of you will always hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you for your uplifting words of encouragement, your handshakes and hugs, your laughter and tears. Living in a special community where people are so concerned and are so willing to give you a helping hand is one of life’s greatest gifts. THANK YOU, again, from the bottom of my heart for helping myself and my family to go forward knowing that #everyonelovesGeorge.

“To be rich in friends is to be poor in nothing.”

My Deepest Gratitude, George Connolly

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Supporting George Connolly

By Kevin Devlin

“Eddie” Flynn has witnessed the generosity and big-heartedness of the South Boston community.

Last Friday evening, February 17, family, friends, and wellwishers attended the fundraiser at Florian Hall in Dorchester to support George Connolly. It was undoubtedly one of the largest crowds ever to fill this hall, bearing testimony that the “Southie/Dorchester Spirit” is alive and well in 2017.

The hall was in full support-party mode with legendary DJ Dru Errico spinning his records and the Thomas Park Band, led by Paul Eastman, playing terrific songs.

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“When someone needs help, the people of South Boston and Dorchester are always generous and giving,” said Edward Flynn. “When times are difficult for a family or someone is in need, the community will always rally around that person. You can call it pride You can call it loyalty.

Community can’t understand why so many occasions of this nature are so successful. Why people don’t forget. Why people come together to support some-

one and simply remind them they are not alone. The ‘why’s’ are simple…you show up to show you care. Throughout the years, lifelong resident Edward

Times may have changed but when one of its own needs support, a friendly smile, and a warm handshake, there’s no better remedy than to come together with people who truly care for one another.

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Ollie Student Spotlight Winner Recognizing Keira McCluskey

By Kevin Devlin

During her leisure time, Keira loves hanging out with her family. She likes watching TV, playing video games, and playing with the toys she got for Christmas. She enjoys reading and is currently immersed in the “Dork Diaries”-a humorous book series written and illustrated by Rachel Renee Russell. In the world of sports, she likes playing basketball at the Tynan and at her school. She also enjoys playing tag football with her friends. At the Ollie, she enjoys hanging out with other students and playing various games with staff members.

On a month basis, the South Boston Neighborhood House, aka the Ollie, recognizes a youngster by announcing their “Student Spotlight” winner.

These young members are recognized for their good behavior for being kind, caring, and considerate, as well as being a super kid overall. The Ollie student spotlight winner for the month of January is Keira McCluskey.

Keira, 7, is the daughter of Kevin McCluskey. Her grandparents are Mary and John Flaherty, her aunt is Shannon Flaherty, and she has three uncles, Matthew Flaherty, Thomas Flaherty, and Stephen McCluskey. She also loves her three family dogs, Daisy, Lucy, and Johnny.

Keira attends South Boston Catholic Academy. The Academy embraces excellence in the educational arena and a

Keira McCluskey is all smiles at the Ollie. strong belief in the uniqueand science, and someday she ness of the individual; inspired plans on being a veterinarian. by the traditions of “catholic Keira’s favorite color is blue. faith, family spirit, and acaHer favorite food is her granddemic excellence.” She’s doing pa’s tacos because “they’re so well in school, her favorgood.” Her favorite enterite subjects are social science tainer is Rolf Jacob Sartorius,

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If Keira was the President of the United States, she said that she’d “Build more stores for people so they could get food and clothes, make sure the bad people don’t hurt good people and get rid of violence” because she don’t like violence and wants a nicer world for everyone.

Ollie group leader, Lisa Biggs, enjoys her company at the Ollie.

“Keira’s a smart, funny girl,” she said. “She’s everyone’s friend and is always willing to help others. She’s caring, considerate, warm, and fun to be with every afternoon after school.”

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Ollie group leader, Lisa Biggs, is pictured with Ollie Student Spotlight” winner, Keira McCluskey.

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How We’re Making Boston’s Streets Safer

By Mayor Martin J. Walsh

a neighborhood is part of the program, the speed limit on its residential streets will be 20 MPH. Residents can work with their neighbors to submit an application, due by March 24.

Visit https://www.boston.gov/ transportation/neighborhoodslow-streets to learn more, or submit an application.

In January, the busy streets of Boston became safer. As we dig out from this month’s snowstorms and prepare for spring, I want to remind drivers, cyclists and pedestrians about our City’s newest initiative to make our streets safer: reducing the speed limit on streets in Boston from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour (MPH).

This reduction, part of Boston’s Vision Zero initiative, will make Boston a safer place for people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike and drive in our streets. With Vision Zero, we are dedicated to ending traffic deaths and serious injuries by the year 2030.

Some may wonder what difference a five mile reduction will make, but for those walking or biking on our streets, cars will be traveling at a significantly reduced speed. Data has shown that when a driver is going at or below 25 MPH, drivers are less likely to be severely injured or killed in a traffic crash. This is the same for cyclists and pedestrians. When drivers and pedestrians have more time to see each other and react, injuries and fatalities go down.

When looking at fatalities or severe injuries, pedestrians have a 20 percent chance of being killed by a driver traveling at 30 MPH. There’s a 12 percent chance of a pedestrian being killed by a driver traveling at 25 MPH. With the research and common sense available, we know slower speeds will save lives.

This speed reduction is on par with other U.S. cities such as New York City, Los Angeles and Washington D.C., as well as London, Paris, Berlin and Tokyo internationally. The significance of seemingly minor differences in speed is why it’s essential we change our default speed limit to 25 MPH. For drivers worried lower

The new speed limit wouldn’t be possible without the combined efforts of the Boston City Council, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Massachusetts State legislature, and I thank them for their support. speeds will cause additional traffic, we know the speed limit reduction will not have a negative impact on your ability to get where you’re going. Traffic speed is determined more by congestion, double-parked cars, turning vehicles and traffic signals than the speed limit itself. This is especially true at congested times of the day when most drivers are already going slower than 25 MPH. With Boston’s Public Works Department doing all they can to make sure our streets are plowed, salted and sanded in inclement weather, and law enforcement making every effort to stop those who drive dangerously, lowering the speed limit to 25 MPH will help us protect residents from harm. As we install the new traffic signs across the city, it’s important to remember that if you don’t see a posted sign, the speed limit is 25 MPH. Our new, lower speed limit is part of a broader vision to make Boston’s streets safe and accessible for all. In March, we will release our Go Boston 2030 report, which envisions the next decade of Boston’s streets. We’re revitalizing crosswalks and lane markings.

We’re piloting self-driving cars.

Our Public Works Department works constantly to create the best streets, whether it’s sand-

ing before a storm, plowing during a blizzard or fixing potholes once the snow clears.

In addition to what the City is doing, I encourage residents to get involved. I hope neighborhoods will take part on our Neighborhood Slow Streets program, a City initiative to slow traffic speeds and improve safety on residential streets within a specific area. When

Making our streets the best they can be is a project that takes the cooperation of our residents, City Hall and our partners. Together, we can make Boston’s streets safer and reach our goal of having zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2030.

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SBCA Catholic Schools Week

The theme during this past Catholic Schools Week and that all of us at South Boston Catholic Academy celebrated was Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service. Some of our weeklong daily activities focused on Our Community and Nation, Celebrating Vocations, Celebrating Our Students, Faculty, Staff and Volunteers and Our Families. We, also, welcomed new families to come and visit our school at our Open House.

Students from South Boston Catholic Academy in Girl Scout Troop #62194 were happy to have a chance to sell Girls Scout Cookies during Catholic Schools Week.

Each day of the week was filled with special projects and/ or events for the students. Some of which were a Parent Appreciation Day, a Scholastic Book Fair, Community Outreach Project, Student Appreciation Day, when students had a Tag Day, Pizza for lunch and got to play a fun filled game of Volleyball. Thank you to our wonderful parents for making the Teacher Appreciation Day Breakfast very special, too.

South Boston Catholic Academy Student Council took part in the First Friday Mass on Friday, February 3rd at St. Brigid Church. We, also, celebrated the Feast Day of St. Blaise. Father Robert Casey, our Pastor and Monsignor Liam Bergin blessed the throats of the children before Mass and all those who wanted

their throats blessed either before or after Mass. Monsignor Bergin was the Celebrant at this Mass. Our Student Council, also, did a great job organizing the winter clothing drive for the St. Francis House in Boston.

Thank you to the South Boston Catholic Academy community for their generous donations in helping to make this a successful winter clothing drive. The students had a chance to compete in a Catholic Trivia Contest testing their knowledge of religious facts and they, also, brought in cans of soup for St. Monica’s Food Pantry for our Souper Bowl. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this Catholic Schools Week extra special and so meaningful for the students of South Boston Catholic Academy.

South Boston Catholic Academy is an academically rigorous, supportive Catholic Elementary School Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEAS&C). South Boston Catholic Academy (www.SBCatholicAcademy.org) is currently accepting applications for all classes PreK-Grade 6. We have Before School and After School Programs available and have small class size; high acceptance rate to Parochial, Private and Boston Exam Schools. Please contact: Mrs. Barbara Keohane with any questions or for a tour of the School at b.keohane@sbcatholicacademy.org or phone 617268-2326 for more information.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONONLINE.COM ZONING HEARING The Zoning Commission of the City of Boston hereby gives notice, in accordance with Chapter 665 of the Acts of 1956, as amended, that a public hearing will be held on March 8, 2017, at 9:15 AM, in Room 900, Boston City Hall, in connection with Map Amendment Application No. 687 and a petition for the approval of the Development Plan for Planned Development Area No. 104, 150 Seaport Boulevard, South Boston Waterfront (“Development Plan”), filed by the Boston Redevelopment Authority d/b/a Boston Planning and Development Agency.

Said map amendment would amend “Map 4A/4B Harborpark District: Fort Point Waterfront and Dorchester Bay/Neponset River by adding the designation “D,” indicating a Planned Development Area (“PDA”) overlay district to an area approximately 49,271 square feet including approximately 15,950 square feet of land and 33,321 square feet of adjacent water sheet. Said Development Plan would allow for the construction of a mixed-use building containing up to 292,000 square feet of gross floor area and which will have a building height in substantial accord of up to 250 feet with 22 stories that will include up to 124 residential units and may include up to 10,700 square feet of restaurant/retail space on the ground and second floors. The building will also include a three-level, underground garage containing up to 179 parking spaces to serve both the residents and retail/restaurant uses.

A copy of the petition, a map of the area involved and the Development Plan may be viewed at the office of the Zoning Commission, Room 916, Boston City Hall, between 9 AM and 5 PM any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.

For the Commission Kathleen R. Pedersen, Executive Secretary

Public Meeting

105 WEST FIRST STREET THURSDAY, MARCH 2 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

PROJECT PROPONENT:

100 WEST 2ND STREET Artist for Humanity, 3rd Floor South Boston, MA 02127

CV Properties, LLC PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CV Properties, LLC proposes to redevelop an approximately 42,219 square foot site located at 105 West First Street in South Boston. The 105 West First Street project will comprise an eight story, approximately 266,000 square foot office building containing 1,600+ square feet of ground floor space on West First Street for retail, café or restaurant use and 2,400+ square feet of convener space on West First Street, 10,000+ square feet of innovation space fronting on West Second Street, and 3,000+ square feet of tenant amenity space. The retail/restaurant/café use and innovation space on West First Street and West Second Street respectively are designed to activate the ground floor level of the building.

mail to:

phone: email :

MICHAEL ROONEY

Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4237 Michael.Rooney@Boston.gov

CLOSE OF COMMENT PERIOD: 3/13/2017

BostonPlans.org

@BostonPlans

Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary

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By The Warren Group Buyer Houston Housing Corp Gormath LLC 51 Belfort LLC Jonathan Lam Stephen J Doran 10 National RT Anton Cela Erica D Crowder Miller RET Prescott Busk Daniel Springer Catherine E Sheehan Lindsay A Gittens Scott R Matsumoto Emma Gray Daniel Mcnamara Samantha A Letizia Zia G Kanner South Boston 4B LLC Patrick Henderson

Address 88 Greenwood St 16 Norwell St 51 Belfort St 76 Leonard St 69 Saxton St 10 National St 303 Silver St 241 Boston St #2 9 W Broadway #208 33 Adams St #1 320 Savin Hill Ave #3 346-354 Congress St #414 24 Mill St #3 616 E 4th St #306 505 E 3rd St #1 275 Old Colony Ave #7 40 Buttonwood St #3 24 Thelma Rd #1 488 Dorchester Ave #4B 24 Thelma Rd #3

Date: Jan 1- Feb 3.

City Dorchester Dorchester Dorchester Dorchester Dorchester South Boston South Boston Dorchester South Boston Dorchester Dorchester Boston Dorchester South Boston South Boston South Boston Dorchester Dorchester South Boston Dorchester

Zip 02121-4126 02121-2110 02125-1454 02122-2716 02125-1437 02127-2901 02127-2235 02125-1616 02127-1076 02122-1701 02125-1056 02210-1204 02122-3535 02127-3092 02127-1522 02127-3520 02125-1231 02122-2505 02127-2708 02122-2505

Price $230,000 $408,000 $851,000 $200,000 $733,000 $565,000 $510,000 $366,000 $594,000 $370,000 $445,000 $607,500 $522,000 $769,000 $590,000 $715,000 $410,000 $440,000 $910,000 $479,000

Date 02/01/17 01/30/17 01/31/17 02/02/17 01/30/17 02/01/17 01/31/17 01/30/17 02/02/17 01/31/17 02/03/17 01/30/17 01/31/17 02/01/17 01/31/17 02/01/17 02/03/17 02/03/17 02/03/17 02/03/17

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