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Three-Family Row House on O-Street Collapses! by Rick Winterson Last week, the north-facing exterior wall in the three-decker residence at 62 O Street buckled and collapsed. Being an exterior wall, it was also a bearing wall of course, so the building was immediately condemned, evacuated, and closed off to any further entry. Fortunately, there were no related injuries. The three-decker adjoining 62 O (64 O Street, which shares the center wall with 62) was also closed for safety reasons, including closure to the residents of 64 O. While the north wall at 62 was a “standalone”, there was no immediate way to tell if further collapsing could occur in either 62 or 64 O, so “Condemned” signs (a white “X” on a red background) were posted on both three-deckers.
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In addition, much of the O Street block between Third and East Broadway was taped off to pedestrians and auto traffic. Photographs revealed no definite cause of the wall collapse. After the collapse occurred, the 62 O Street building had a slight list to the left – that was all. Inquiries at the site of the collapse earlier this week turned up no ready explanation for the damage either. This is apparently still under investigation, but in any case, the demolition of 62 O Street has proceeded very rapidly, with a full crew and 24/7 police details working through last weekend. At the time of this writing, the ultimate fate of #64 next door is not known. Investigation of its structure is still not complete; a blue plastic tarpaulin has been draped over the exposed central wall.
Leaning. Note #62’s slight lean to the left and the condemnatory “X’s” See more photography of the ongoing demolition on page 3.
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Ed Flynn Announces Candidacy
Ed Flynn, District 2 City Council candidate, speaks of his goals after he’s elected, as his wife Kristen and children Stephen and Caroline stand with him.
by Rick Winterson
As expected, South Boston’s Ed Flynn formally announced
his candidacy for District 2 City Councilor last Wednesday evening. The occasion was a rally for him at CAPO, attended by hundreds of Ed’s enthusiastic supporters. After his brief, formal announcement, he remarked upon how fortunate he was to have his family there around him – his wife Kristen and their children Caroline and Stephen, as well as his mother Cathy and his father, the Hon. Ray Flynn, who had been a City Councilor, Mayor of Boston, and U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican. Some of Ed Flynn’s boosters: Maura Doyle, Ed, Rich Devoe, and Michael Donovan.
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Row House on O-Street Collapses! continued from page 1 We have heard that at least one desperate resident somehow entered one of the buildings to recover a couple of laundry baskets full of his personal possessions. That kind of recovery quickly become impossible, since most of the superstructure at #62 had been demolished and removed, accompanied by the posting the aforementioned police details.
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The Gavin’s “Road to Recovery” Gala by Rick Winterson The essentials first:The Gavin Foundation will hold its “Road to Recovery” Gala Thursday evening, May 11 – hosted by Creative Office Pavilion in South Boston’s striking Boston Design Center (courtesy of VP Karen Van Winkle). Guests include Mayor Marty Walsh and the Celtics’ Chris Herren. Man of the Year Award to Gov. Charlie Baker; Caring Heart Award to Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys. Auctions, elegant food, refreshments, inspiring speakers, complimentary parking. For More Details Go To: gavinfoundation.org/gala2017. The Gavin House, founded by James F. Gavin back in the 1960s, began providing its addiction recovery services 54 years ago. It has grown into the Gavin Foundation, with 14 facilities, programs, and schools, in and around South Boston. Here are just a few examples of what the Gavin does. The Gavin Foundation’s “Walsh” (a.k.a. the old Gate of Heaven Gym) is thriving. It provides recreation facilities and healthful athletics year-round to several hundred young people – five days a week during the school year, six per week during summers. And the Walsh is free and open to all. How much better that is, compared to just hanging out, wondering how to make the time go by! “Speakers for Hope” is another Gavin program. Speakers who have “been there” talk person-to-person to young people, who want to avoid drug or alcohol issues. They emphasize three topics – setting goals, building support networks, and learning refusal skills. Look around and you’ll see the Gavin Foundation at work, from Quincy to Charlestown to a Downtown high school to South Boston’s courthouse and recovery houses. More than 5,000 men, women, and young people receive help from the Gavin Foundation every year. A key fundraiser for all the Gavin’s recovery activities is coming up – their “Road to Recovery”
Planning for the “Road to Recovery” Gala (Thursday, May 11): Gavin Foundation President John McGahan, Sean Monahan from the Walsh Gym, Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys, and Development Director Susan Bradley. Gala is set for Thursday evening, May 11, in South Boston’s Design Center at 1 Design Center Place Emceed by journalist Janet Wu, the Gala’s guests include Mayor Marty Walsh and ex-Celtic Chris Herren, who’ll share his story with you. This is an evening designed to be festive, elegant, and most of all, inspiring. Gov. Charlie Baker will receive the Gavin Foundation’s 2017 “Man of the Year” Award. Gavin President John McGahan says, “Gov. Baker deserves to be our ‘Man of the Year’, because he insists on taking a global approach to curb substance abuse, and he has quickly followed up on the findings of the
State’s Qpioid Study Group.” Ken Casey (bassist, songwriter, a lead singer) of the Dropkick Murphys makes no bones about the joys of recovery. He’ll be receiving the Gavin’s Caring Heart Award at the Gala. During this interview – see photo above - Ken talked about road trips, which are taking nine months during the Dropkick Murphys’ current yearlong schedule. But not to worry, they’ll return for a concert at the Brockton Fair Grounds early this coming August. Ken said humbly, “I’m just trying to help people in recovery. Actually, I don’t like awards.” Nicely spoken, Ken.
John McGahan asked that credit be given to Karen Van Winkle, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing for Creative Office Pavilion. She was responsible for arranging use of the Boston Design Center on May 11. Thank you, Karen! The “Road to Recovery” Gala will also have free parking, courtesy of the Boston Planning & Development Agency, Mayor Martin J. Walsh. Early bird Tickets to the Gala are $150; Please go to gavinfoundation.org/gala2017 to obtain them.
The striking locale of the Gavin Foundation’s 2017 “Road to Recovery” Gala, 1 Boston Design Center Place
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The Neighborhood House Auction: You’re Invited! Friday April 7th - Harborview Ballroom- Seaport
Kathy Lafferty, Executive Director of the South Boston Neighborhood House (“the Ollie”), invites you to their 30th Annual Benefit and Auction on Friday evening, April 7, in the Harborview Ballroom at the Seaport World Trade Center. See facebook.com/ southbostonneighborhoodhouse for an elegant Auction Preview. The Nee family (photo above) and Arthur Murray will be honored. Log onto www.sbnh.org for your tickets.
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Gatey Girls Win State CYO Championship
By Kevin Devlin
On Saturday, March 18, at the Catholic Memorial gym in West Roxbury, the Gate of Heaven CYO girls’ high school travel basketball team defeated Saint Mary’s of Franklin, 43-32, to capture the 2017 CYO state championship. This team is on top of the CYO hoop world and has played solid basketball on both ends of the court all season long. The season was dedicated to the memory of Kyzr Willis “who continues to inspire” the players and coaches every day. Their goal, according to Coach Allison Baker, was to have their names hung on a banner, alongside previous Gate of Heaven CYO championship hoop squads, in the Martin F. McDonough gymnasium, which is located within the James “Stretch” Walsh Community Center. Their dream has been realized, and after the season is over, they will definitely see a new banner
By Kevin Devlin
On Sunday March 12, at the Martin F. McDonough gym located within the James ‘Stretch” Walsh Center, the Iron Worker’s Club defeated the Ryan Club, 22-10, to capture its fourth consecutive Gate of Heaven CYO midget house league basketball championship. The Iron Worker’s Club took an early 6-0 lead and held on to win another title. For the Iron Worker’s, Ryan MacDonald scored eight points, Aidan Kineavy had six points, and Pat Harnon contributed four points. For the Ryan Club, coached by young Sean Monahan and young Paul Hogan, forward Robert Wisniewski finished the season with ten points. The word “Dynasty” comes to mind when speaking about Coach Greg Lally’s midget house league team. It’s the fourth year in a row his team has won the championship and he’s proud of everything they have accomplished. “The kids played very well this year,” said Coach Lally. “They improved from one game to the next. What made this team very good was that they knew each other and played their role on the team. I’m proud of them and am looking forward towards next season.”
hanging in this gym with their names displayed on it. The local squad will now advance and represent the Archdiocese of Boston in the 59TH annual New England CYO Basketball Tournament to be held at the Cardinal Shehan Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut, from March 31 through April 2. The Gatey squad’s first game is on Saturday, April 1. The Champs, pictured in the Martin F. McDonough gym at the Walsh Center, are coached by Allison Baker, Hannah Powers and Brianna Esposito. The players are: Jacqueline The Champs, pictured in the Martin F. McDonough gym at the Walsh Beggan, Jacqueline Czar, Center, are coached by Allison Baker, Hannah Powers and Brianna Esposito. Jaelyn Kenneally, Lauren The players are: Jacqueline Beggan, Jacqueline Czar, Jaelyn Kenneally, Woods, Catherine Woods, Lauren Woods, Catherine Woods, Mari Barry, Julia Casper, Emily Harris, Mari Barry, Julia Casper, Rebecca Donovan, Grace Tinlin and Allison McGough. Emily Harris, Rebecca Donovan, Grace Tinlin and Allison McGough.
Gatey Midget League Champs Four-Peat for the Iron Worker’s Club
Pictured are the 2017 Gatey midget house hoop league champs, the Iron Worker’s Club, coached by Greg Lally. The players are: Aidan Kineavy, Alex Polena, Thomas Harnon, Ryan MacDonald, Pat Harnon, Tristin Pecevich, Jonathan McCarthy, Ryan Shields, and Logan LaBreck.
Pictured are the 2017 Gatey midget house hoop league finalists, the Ryan Club, coached by young Sean Monahan and young Paul Hogan. The players are: Nolan Baszkiewcz, Ricky Hilliard, Robert Wisniewski, Anderson Wisniewski, Sam Flood, Lyle Bonay, Thomas Gillis, Alex Beaulieu, Ryan Alexander, and Dhruv Soni.
Game officials James Donovan and Brad Hill did a terrific job all season long.
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McDonough Club Gatey Champions Defeat Metro Energy Club for Cadet House League Title By Kevin Devlin
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Sunday, March 12, at the Martin F. McDonough gym which is located within the James “Stretch” Walsh Community Center, the Jack McDonough Club defeated the Metro Energy Club, 34-21, to capture the 2017 Gate of Heaven CYO cadet house league championship. In the first half, both teams played sluggish and didn’t put many points on the scoreboard. In the second half, the McDonough Club took over control of the game and cruised to victory. It was a disheartening loss for the Metro Energy Club, the defending champions. The week before, they played a solid all-around game and defeated the first place club, the Representative Nick Collins Club, 25-29. It seemed they were peaking at the right time but didn’t play against the McDonough Club as well as they could have. In the finale for Metro Energy, Mo-Mo Sharari had seven points, while Logan Crowley, Maturi Mwangi, and Ryan Galvin had four points apiece. The McDonough Club seemed to be on a mission to recapture their title. In the semifinal game on March 5, they defeated the P.S. Deli Club, 51-30, and continued to play solid ball in the season finale. . In the finale, for the McDonough Club, AJ Mansaray and Linden Cox each scored ten points, while Zack Mitchell and Joey Brink contributed seven points apiece.
The Gate of Heaven CYO Cadet House League Champions were coached by Bobby McGarrell and Kevin Cox. The players are: Jack Matthews, Zack Mitchell, AJ Mansaray, Linden Cox, Max Mercer, Eddie Murray, and Joey Brink (not pictured: Conor Strickland, Lydon McGarrell, Braeden Kennedy, Evan Markos, Chris Conroy, and Kris Dhamo).
The Gate of Heaven CYO Cadet House League Finalists were coached by Billy Crowley. The players are: Mohammed “MoMo” Sharari, Logan Crowley, Matiru Mwangi, Eric Pance, Wellington Arias, Xavier Nunez, Ryan Galvin, Jerry Alfred, and Aldo Noury-Elto (not pictured: Jolendry Gonzalez)
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Mite Two team Bringing Home the Gold the ice and celebrate with such joy and innocent smiles. That’s what the season was all about; the kids enjoying themselves. I couldn’t be happier for them.
By Kevin Devlin On Sunday, March 12, the South Boston Mite Two team defeated Charlestown, 7-4, to capture the Valley Hockey League 2017 south final championship. Jojo Leeman scored four goals while John Jankowski had two goals and Jack Kane had one goal in the title game. Liam Long had three assists. “It was a great game,” said Coach Bobby McGarrell. “The team put tremendous pressure on Charlestown throughout the game. It was 3-3 heading into the third period. The players never let up as they continued to compete and held off a very worthy opponent to cap off a very successful, winning season. Andrew Missett was tremendous in net… stellar. Liam Long played unself2017 on SB both Online 10x Color:Layout ishly ends of 6.5 the ice….the consummate team player. Defen-
sively, Emily Reidy, Jake Rae, and Janek Buczkowski came to play. The team won 18 of their last 20 games and 14 in a row. They could not have won without the fantastic contributions from Mac McKinnon, Mason McGarrell, Patrick Kennedy, Joey Levin, Joe Wallace, Ian Baella, and Tyler Grossman. “I’m as proud of these kids as any parent could be,” he added. “You cheer them on as your own son and daughter. You want the for all9:42 of PMthem. really 1 best 3/20/17 Page It’s 1
special at this level to take new hockey players who haven’t played in organized games and watch them develop and learn to play the game. It’s rewarding and enjoyable to see young players grow to love this game. They committed themselves to getting better. They worked hard. They have much to be proud of. We didn’t need a championship to validate our accomplishments throughout the season but it was really nice to see them throw their sticks on
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“I’d like to thank the parents,” McGarrell concluded. “Not easy getting up some days at 5 a.m. when there’s snow on the ground and it’s four degrees…carrying your child to the car with an extra blanket to keep them warm. Or trekking down to the rink at 5 p.m. for practices. They have to be thanked for their dedication and devotion to their children. Without their support we do not succeed.” The Mite Two team coaches are Bobby McGarrell assisted by John Kane and Ryan Long. The players are: Emily Reidy, Joseph Wallace, Andrew Missett, Jojo Leeman, Jack Kane, Liam Long, Jake Rae, Patrick Kennedy, Mason McGarrell, John Jankowski, Janek Buczkowski, and Joey Levin. (Not pictured: Tyler Grossman and Ian Baella)
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A Parade Bonus: More Photos from March 19th by Rick Winterson Can anyone meet, match, or beat the Mummers’ costumers?
Lexington colonials salute the Parade with a “volley of the best”
The JROTC from South Boston High proudly Parades.
The second- and third-generation Cycling Murrays Parade by.
Irish steppers lead a bagpipe band.
The Greater Boston Firefighters, anchored by Kevin Conroy
The girls from Gatey were 2017 State Champs in CYO
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Boch Blazers Win Cunniff Memorial Tournament
Defeating Milton 6-4
twice as the MVP in the Beanpot in ‘64 and ’65. John was also on the U.S. National team in 1967 and played in the 1968 Olympics before playing and coaching in the NHL. Teddy Cunniff, the vicepresident of the South Boston Youth Hockey League (SBYHL) along with SBHYL president, Thomas McGrath, started this event to honor a hockey legend and a true son of South Boston.
By Kevin Devlin On March 10, 11, and 12, the fourteenth annual John Cunniff Memorial Shamrock Shootout Tournament was held at the Frank L. Murphy Rink in South Boston. The South Boston Shamrocks, the Milton Wildcats, the Central Massachusetts Outlaws, and the Boch Blazers competed in this coveted tournament. On Sunday, March 12, the championship finale was played and the Boch Blazers defeated the Milton Wildcats, 6-4. The late John Cunniff was born in South Boston and was an AllAmerican at Boston College. He was the first player to be named
Victors celebrate on the ice at the Frank L. Murphy Rink, South Boston
South Boston won the tournament in 2011 and 2016. Milton won in ‘03, ‘04, and ‘07. Dorchester won in ‘05 and ‘06. Duxbury won in ‘08. Arlington won in ‘09. The Conquistadors won in ‘10 and ‘12. Marblehead won in ‘13 and the Terriers won in ‘14. The rink was closed in 2015 for repairs so the tournament.
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Summer is Around the Corner: Time to Get Fit! By Kevin Devlin
The Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF) Tynan Community Center is inviting girls ages eleven through seventeen to join the Tynan “Girls’ Fitness Team” starting Monday, April 3. The classes-an eight week course-are from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. This fitness initiative was made possible through a grant from the South Boston Community Development Foundation,” said
Katie O’Connell, youth worker for the Tynan Community Center. “…and is designed to provide teen and pre-teen girls with tools to build both their outer and inner strength. It will be led by a certified and experienced female instructor who will conduct an eightweek session consisting of a boot camp/circuit training type regimen. “The participants will be given two aptitude tests,” O’Connell added. “One will
be given in the beginning and one at the end to measure how far the participants have come with the help of the training program. The goal is to get girls involved by emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.” Space is limited, so please register ASAP by emailing BCYF Tynan youth worker, Katie O’Connell, at katie. oconnell@boston.gov
“The goal is to get girls involved by emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.”
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How We’re Investing in Our Boston Public Schools Historic investments to extend the school day and renovate and build schools, additional support services for homeless students, and greater access to a challenging curriculum for a more diverse group of students. We are adding additional classroom time for kindergarten through eighth grade, growing prekindergarten seats, expanding vocational programming and significantly increasing funding to our classrooms.
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Education provides a solid foundation for a growing and thriving city. An investment in our children’s education is an investment in Boston’s future. We want the best future possible for our kids, and their school days filled with opportunity, growth, and promise. That’s why we’re going to invest a record $1.081 billion in Boston Public Schools for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. This budget is the largest in BPS history, representing a projected $40 million increase since last year, and a $143 million increase since I took office in 2014. Our spending on education is now more than all other city departments combined! As I said, this is a necessary investment in our city’s future and a top priority. There is no room to cut corners here. Boston Public Schools is well funded, has a long-term financial plan, and now has BuildBPS, a plan to upgrade the school buildings and classrooms our children step into each day. This budget advances the goals and plans that we’ve laid out and builds upon the momentum we already see in schools across the city. The budgeting process is a long and complex one -- especially when working with $1.081 billion and more than 120 schools and buildings. In 2012, Boston Public Schools started using a weighted student funding formula to determine how to distribute dollars amongst schools. This approach encourages transparency, creates accountability, promotes flexibility, and simplifies the budget process by adhering to the principle that dollars follow the student. The formula takes into account many different variables, including student demographics, class size ratios, and number of students with special needs and support services. This ensures an equitable process and gives families the opportunity to choose a school
that best fits their individual child. Lastly, it gives each school and principal the power to decide how best to use that funding. BPS is a large school district and different schools have different needs, so after determining each school’s overall budget, details and funding decisions are left to the principals. Some schools will choose to spend funding on instituting a new math program, some an additional elective teacher, some both, some neither. Those interacting with our students and educators every day make that call. As far as public school funding options go, this levels the playing field the best way we know how. Make no mistake, equity is a top priority of mine and Superintendent Tommy Chang. That’s why this 2018 budget was proposed after a careful equity analysis to make sure funding is directed toward our highest-need students in order to close opportunity and achievement gaps. We also set aside an additional $1.25 million to boost those schools that are facing declining enrollment and need extra resources to flourish. And as I mentioned before, our weighted student funding formula gives all of our students in every neighborhood more opportunities to excel. So as your child heads out on their first day of the next school year, what will they and you see?
Our work is never done at Boston Public Schools, but I’m proud of the accomplishments of our district and our kids. In 2016, the four-year high school graduation rate climbed to a record high of 72.4 percent, marking a 13-point gain since 2006. Additionally, BPS has more state-designated Level 1 and 2 schools than ever before, with a combined 46 schools ranked among the highest-performing in the state. More than 600 additional students will be enrolled in our Level 1 and 2 schools next year, which means more families are taking advantage of the choice process and choosing a school that makes the most sense for them and their children.
This budget was passed by the school committee and will be submitted to the Boston City Council for approval later this spring. I look forward to building upon our successes, listening to feedback, and striving to make Boston Public Schools better each and every year. As I’ve said before, we still have a lot of work to do, but together, we can provide a brighter future for our kids and our city.
WWI PartFive South Boston’s World War I Heroes Killed in Action – Twenty-two names (Last name initial: M-N-O) Please contact South Boston Online with any information you may have about South Boston’s heroic World War I veterans, who gave their lives. A Commemoration is planned at the High School on Saturday morning, April 29, at 11 a.m. Please mark your calendar. MacDONNELL, Thomas Francis MANSFIELD, Gordon Wellington McBETH, Charles
I’ll also continue to fight for more resources for our students and our schools. I recently filed comprehensive education finance reform legislation at the State House that aims to invest equitably in public education and expand access to high-quality education for students of all ages. This includes a proposal to close the “quality gap” in pre-kindergarten seats in Boston by creating hundreds more quality pre-kindergarten seats, using $16.5 million of surplus revenue already raised in Boston from the Convention Center Fund. I’m committed to working with our partners on Beacon Hill to get every student on a pathway to success from pre-kindergarten through college and career.
McCARTHY, Charles Joseph McDONOUGH, John Francis McDONOUGH, Michael Henry McKAY, William J. McKEON, George Joseph McKEON, Patrick Joseph MICKIEWICZ, Kosty MOORE, James F. MORAN, Patrick William MORONEY, John Joseph MULLIN, Edward F. MURPHY, John Francis NEE, John O’BRIEN, John Joseph O’BRIEN, Peter Joseph O’CONNELL, John Joseph (Ensign) O’CONNOR, Charles O’DONNELL, James T. O’LEARY, Charles
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Notre Dame Education Center to Host Reunion for Cardinal Cushing Central High School Part of Center’s 25th anniversary celebration SOUTH BOSTON, MARCH 28 -- Graduates of Cardinal Cushing Central High School are invited to an All-School Reunion as part of the Notre Dame Education Center’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. The reunion will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, at the Venezia Restaurant, 20 Ericsson Street, Boston. Explains Mary Rose Durante, Esq., NDEC’s Executive Director and CEO, “After Cardinal Cushing High closed in 1992, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur wanted to continue their service in South Boston and respond to the needs of the community at that time. They decided to offer English classes for immigrants and GED (high school equivalency) classes for adults who did not have a diploma. That’s how NDEC came into being. Our Cardinal Cushing roots have made us what we are today.” Several former students and teachers at Cardinal Cushing now work at NDEC. Nancy Lee, an NDEC employee and a Cardinal Cushing High School (CCHS) graduate, says, “Our class had so much school spirit. We were very close-knit. The Sisters worked us hard, but we had fun, too. Many of us are still in touch with each other.” Sister Margaret Lanen, SND, taught religion and math at CCCHS from 1974 to 1980.
Now Distance Learning Coordinator for NDEC, Sr. Margaret recalls her years at the school: “It was a time of real change in the world, in the Church, everywhere. South Boston was in the news in 1974, the year that school busing began. Our nearly 1,000 students, an integrated student body, wanted to be a model of how people of different races could get along. We had a wonderful school community.” Sister Gerry Stanton, SND, serves as NDEC’s Immigration Case manager. A graduate of CCCHS, Class of 1957, Sr. Gerry believes that attending the school influenced her vocation. “What impressed me most was the way the Sisters would stay after school and their willingness to help us,” she says. “We got to know them through the time they spent with us. I didn’t know about the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur before I went to Cushing. And now here I am, sixty years later!” Like her colleague, Sr. Gerry, Sister Catherine O’Brien, SND, is also a graduate of Cardinal Cushing, Class of 1960. “There were 225 girls in our graduating class, and the overall school enrollment was over 1,000,” Sr. Catherine says. “School spirit was alive and well, and we were offered many extra activities.” It was during her high school years at CCCHS that Sr. Catherine learned about the educational mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and their foundress, St. Julie
Billiart. Upon graduating, Sr. Catherine felt called to join the congregation. Since then, she’s been involved for many years in teaching and administration.
“The Cardinal Cushing connection is what makes us unique,” Mary Rose says. “We’ve taken the best of the past and we’re blending it with the best of today so we can meet the needs of adult learners in the 21st century. It’s an exciting time for us and for our students. We can’t wait to see what the next 25 years will bring!”
For more information about the CCCHS All-School Reunion, go to the website, www.ndecboston. org and click on the icon on the upper-right hand of the page. The Notre Dame Education Center was founded in 1992 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, who have taught generations of learners in Boston since 1860. Each year NDEC welcomes more than 500 adult learners, and provides quality instruction focusing on workforce preparation and training, high-school equivalency test preparation, high school completion, and ESOL.
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Representative Collins And Colleagues Pass Supplemental Budget (BOSTON) – Representative Nick Collins joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a supplemental budget that makes crucial investments to support the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable residents including children, the elderly, the homeless, those with mental health issues, and the families of first responders. The bill doubles the benefits for families of those killed in the line of duty, bringing the total to $300,000 to provide support. The Legislature continues to provide record-level funding to confront the behavioral health and substance addiction challenges plaguing Massachusetts. This legislation invests more than $2.8 million for the Department of Mental Health. It also provides support in numerous ways to help vulnerable populations including:
• $5.2 million for the Department of Children and Families; • Nearly $11 million for the Department of Developmental Services which will help than 464 individuals; • $4.5 million for the Department of Elder Affairs;
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• $21 million for emergency homelessness assistance; • More than $31 million to provide legal representation for those who cannot afford it including youths and those with mental health problems.
“I am proud to prioritize support for our most vulnerable in this Commonwealth. Whether it is children in need, elderly who require support services, homeless who need emergency assistance, those struggling with mental health and addiction, or the families who have lost their loved ones in the line of duty, it is our duty as policymakers to fight for their wellbeing” said State Representative Nick Collins (D-South Boston). “Massachusetts will continue to be a national leader on these issues in a time of uncertainty on the national stage.” The legislation was signed by the Governor on Tuesday.
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buyer1FirstName buyer1 Last Name Address City Zip Price Date Madueno Alves 21 Edison Grn Dorchester 02125-1713 $820,000 02/28/17 Peterson S Wiltshire 87 Norton St Dorchester 02122-1509 $539,000 02/28/17 Anthony Holley 68 Topliff St Dorchester 02122-1018 $630,000 03/01/17 Alison M Hennessey 12 Grant St Dorchester 02125-1223 $509,000 03/03/17 Rodney W Whyte 181 Glenway St Dorchester 02121-4111 $370,000 03/03/17 Michael J Lambert
261 Silver St #3
South Boston 02127-2209 $468,000
03/03/17
Richard
286 Emerson St #3F South Boston 02127-3138 $604,500
02/28/17
68 I St #1
02/28/17
Torres
Michael C Igoe
South Boston 02127-1450 $543,000
Mark J Renna 9 G St South Boston 02127-1408 $675,000 02/28/17 214 K Street LLC 2
14 K St
South Boston 02127-1516 $988,000
03/01/17
502 East 3rd Street LLC
502 E 3rd St
South Boston 02127-1525 $710,000
03/01/17
Jeffrey Green 6 Elton St #2 Dorchester 02125-1411 $510,000 03/01/17 Rachel M Spekman
87 Dix St #7
Dorchester
02122-1229 $502,500
03/02/17
Matthew T Hogan 176 L St #3 South Boston 02127-4245 $509,000 02/28/17 George E Case
61 Sydney St #1
Dorchester
02125-3304 $415,000
02/27/17
Neil Shah 335 W 2nd St #3 South Boston 02127-1315 $620,000 02/28/17 Esse Saif 55 Devon St #6 Dorchester 02121-2711 $112,000 03/01/17 Derek F
Hall
560 E 8th St #1
South Boston 02127-4134 $610,000
02/28/17
Brad T
Leblanc
161 Emerson St
South Boston 02127-1505 $510,000
03/01/17
Dylan
Rushe
440 E 5th St #2
South Boston 02127-3045 $667,500
02/28/17
Kofi Afriyie-Sakyi 40 Hancock St #7 Dorchester 02125-2114 $259,000 02/28/17 Joshua M Hebert
150 Dorchester Ave #105
South Boston 02127-1053 $910,000
02/28/17
Steven C
Pagnotta
621 E 3rd St #1
South Boston 02127-2318 $564,000
03/01/17
Rachael
Matvichuk
188 Bolton St #2
South Boston 02127-1226 $521,000
03/01/17
Michael Shields 47 Gates St #2 South Boston 02127-3928 $749,000 02/28/17 Michael Burke 6 Hatch St #2 South Boston 02127-4209 $640,000 03/01/17 Anthony F Murdoch Stephen
Wong
29 Houghton St #29 Dorchester
542 Dorchester Ave #201
02122-3301 $465,000
03/01/17
South Boston 02127-2744 $565,000
03/01/17
South Boston 02127-2363 $1,375,000
03/01/17
Anthony A Aiello
893 E 2nd St #7
Khara C
37 Abbotsford St #2 Dorchester
Gresham
02121-1409 $338,000
03/01/17
Micahel Mccoy 29 Speedwell St #2 Boston 02122-1512 $469,000 03/02/17 Sean C
Monahan
225 Dorchester St #17
Michael
Rushworth
47 Coffey St #A
South Boston 02127-2876 $173,900
03/03/17
Dorchester
03/03/17
02122-2305 $799,000
Rebecca Sander 37 Abbotsford St #3 Dorchester 02121-1409 $327,000 03/03/17
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