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VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 61

Marine 5K Honor Run Kicks Off Spring at Carson Beach

Julie’s Family Learning Awarded $25,000 for 10 Years Julie’s Family Learning Program awarded $25,000 per year for 10 years South Boston nonprofit receives Cummings Foundation grant Julie’s Fa mily Learning Program is one of 33 local nonprofits awarded a total of $10 million from Cummings Foundation through its new Sustaining Grants program, which provides funding for up to 10 years. Bob Monahan, E xe c ut i ve Di r e c tor, a nd Carrie Coughlin, Director of Development, represented the nonprofit at a May 3 awards night at TradeCenter 128 in Woburn.

Julie’s high touch, long term engagement with individua l mothers and their children provides a path to stability for families living in poverty.

Current ly, T he Su sta ining

Grants progra m builds on Cummings’ Foundation’s $100k for 100 program, first offered in 2012. First offered in 2012, $100k for 100 annually awards $10 million through multiyear grants of $100,000 each to 100 nonprofits that are based in and primarily serve Essex, Middlesex, and Suffolk counties.

Grant recipients that received their final grant disbursements in 2017 were automatically considered for the Sustaining Gra nts initiative in 2018.

“L ong-term f ina ncia l support is rare for nonprofits, making fundraising a constant and time consuming task for organizations like Julie’s,” said Joyce Vyriotes, deputy director of Cummings Foundation.

“The Sustaining Grants are intended to provide some relief, allowing them to focus more of their time and energy

By Richard Campbell This past Saturday the 17th Annual Boston Marine Corps 5K Honor Run was dedicated to Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, USMC, of Randolph, MA. Arredondo was deployed several times with the 1st Battalion 4th Marines between 2003 and 2004 and was killed in action in the city of A Najaf, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom on August 25th, 2004.

Although he was only 20 years old

when he passed on, all accounts of this young soldier’s life revealed a person who touched many lives, was very athletic, and demonstrated significant leadership skills on and off the battle field.

Representatives for most of the Massachusetts military services and first responders from Boston were well in evidence, performing security and ceremonial duties before the race progressed. Their dedication to the Continued on Page 4

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Honoring Mothers

By Charles A. Harrington

On May 13th, we will celebrate Mother’s Day, a day set aside to honor all mothers both living and deceased, a tradition that began in 1907. How can we fully thank one who gave us life, happiness, and made many sacrifices for us, setting an example for us while providing unconditional love?

I was deeply blessed to have an incredible mother, who was always there for both me and my sister Jean, she helped us and guided us in a million different ways, she also did innumerable wonderful things during her 74 years of life on this earth, Mom had many friends and filled the life of those who knew her, leaving them with fond memories.

Mom was a wise woman in many ways, street smart, who used common sense. She was an inspiring example to us. Although she is died in 1988, I still miss her immensely, she was a strong, and always a fair disciplinarian. In my early years, when I would get out of line, I recall her stern voice telling me: “I’ll dash your head in,” and “I’ll dance on you.” One day, when I took out the trash without being asked, which did not happen

often, she said: “Do wonders ever cease?” I miss those words, but more importantly, I miss her presence.

I was told at an early age, that I have unlimited potential, although we had little money back then, our life was joyful. I never realized how poor that we were until I grow up.

I often think of the thousands of things that she did to make our lives better, although working full time at Gillette, I marveled at all the many things that she did for our benefit. “What would you like for lunch?” “Your shirts are ironed and in your closet.” “I bought you pants yesterday, try them on and let me see how they fit.”

In my high-school years, Mom would wake up from a sound sleep, many times at 5 and 6 a.m., then get up and make me breakfast after returning home from hockey practice. I broke her heart many times, but she always forgave my many imperfections. I wonder how many of us have truly appreciated our mothers for the tons of laundry she did for us, the thousands of meals she cooked, and the sharing of her vision for us, and most important, for just being there to guide us in the right direction.

Most mothers are the center

of a family. A mother believes in you and will stand by you when everyone else has given up on you, however, in todays world, a mother’s love is not always reciprocal, although it always should be.

While going through life, mothers suffer pain, many are confined to hospitals and assistant-living facilities, while they wait patiently for visits from their daughters and sons. Sometimes making excuses for them, telling friends that their kids are busy with their own kids, or they work two jobs to make ends meet. It is prudent to remember that we only have one mother, who should always remain important in our daily lives.

I have to wonder what some mothers did to be neglected, she made many sacrifices for her

kids, so we could have a better life. With all the many things that she did for her kids, doesn’t she deserve some payback?

In living our lives, we often take many things for granted.

Our time on this earth moves quickly. We grow up, leave home, get married, raise our families, then one day it suddenly dawns on us just how much our mothers did for us. We all admire heroes outside the family, yet heroes are close by us, yet we often fail to realize that mothers are true heroes.

In a big hit song by Bette Miller, popular several years ago, called: “Wind Beneath my Wings,” Miller sings about a hero, she could be talking about mothers when she sings.

Flynn Discusses Budget with SB Neighborhood Groups Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn held a meeting with the leadership of the South Boston Neighborhood A ssociations & community stakeholders to discuss neighborhood concerns and the city budget. The meeting was held Monday evening at the Boy & Girls Club and included members of the Andrew Square, City Point, West Broadway, Fort Point and Cit yside Neighborhood A ssociations.

Flynn discussed the FY 2019 budget and issues related to Moakley Park, public safety,

transportation, clean streets and other quality of life concerns.

Flynn said,” I’m happy to have had the opportunity to discuss these key issues that affect the residents of South Boston on a daily basis. However, it is critical that we continue to maintain an ongoing dialogue about these areas of concern to help us all find ways to improve the quality of life for our residents.”

For constituent service matters, please contact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617-635-3452 or Ed.Fly n n@Boston.Gov.

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A 103 Party for Sister Evelyn In a front page article in South Boston Online’s April 26 issue, we wrote about Sr. Evelyn Hurley, who is visiting South Boston where she taught First Grade for 41 years. She is staying in the St. Brigid Convent, where she lived during her long, productive teaching career. And St. Evelyn turned 103 in this Year of Our Lord 2018, so clearly, a gala party was in order. This took place on Sunday, May 6. A festive crowd jammed into Cushing Hall, below St. Brigid’s main church. Many of the guests had been taught by Sr. Evelyn, and remember her fondly. She was overjoyed to see everyone. What better way to close out a weekend that featured both Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky

Derby than to celebrate the birthday of this most remarkable woman?

Sr. Evelyn’s actual 103rd birthday fell on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. On that date, she was at the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Mother House in Nazareth, Kentucky (about 40 miles southeast of Louisville). She was born in 1915, exactly 13 months before we entered World War I – the “War to End All Wars”. During her many decades here in South Boston, she taught well over 1,000 first-graders, in what was then called Nazareth, then St. Brigid School, and finally, South Boston Catholic Academy. Sr. Evelyn is originally from South Boston, having been born on L Street. Welcome home.

Four generations express their love for Sr. Evelyn: Matriarch Jenna Fitzgerald (2nd l.), grandmother Nina Hayes (2nd r.), Nina’s daughter Katie Corbitt (l.), mother of Jenna’s two great-grandchildren, Estelle and Maeve Corbitt (in front).

Fr. Casey lights the candles on Sr. Evelyn’s birthday cake.

“Mr. President”, Bill Bulger, catches up with Sr. Evelyn at her birthday party.

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Kevin Conroy presents Sr. Evelyn with birthday flowers. Did Sr. Evelyn teach everyone in South Boston?

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Honor Run memory of Arredondo was shown in multiple ways. The audience was reminded that Arredondo was decorated posthumously receiving the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation medal with Combat “V”, Presidential Unit Citation, the Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment, with a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. His father, Carlos Arredondo, was on hand wearing his trademark Cowboy hat to accept an award in his son’s name at the dedication, and to encourage runners at the finish line.

This race is dubbed as the fastest, flattest race course in Boston, and in high contrast to the Boston Marathon, the weather was sunny with a slight breeze. Marine Cadets lead a pre-race warm up, and some 1,300 participants were sent to the start line by their times in coordinated groups. The Men’s division winner was Michael French, of Coventry RI, with a time of 16:02, in second for the Men’s was Eric Mendoza of Dorchester, MA at

16:08, and third was Jesus Solis, from Cambridge, MA at 16:56. Leading the Women’s group was Ruodi Duan, of Cambridge, MA with a time of 20:18, followed by Audra Cabey, Westwood, MA at 20:39, and Hannah Doolittle of Sandwich, MA coming in at 20:41. Wayne Ross of Scituate, MA took first place in the Wheel Chair Division with at time of 33:42.

The Military team winner was RWB, who comprised of Brent Mullen, Erika Leach, Keith Nguyen, Scott Bazin, Sean Horgan, and Ali Kleyman. The Law Enforcement

Team winner was Probation, comprised of Christopher Foster, Ryan Skal, Brett Wingard, Justin Prophet, Ashley Berry, Doris Fitzpatrick, and Taylor Wertz. Lynn English High won the Marine Corps Junior ROTC, whose members included Edwin Ramos, Kevin Deleen, Bryan Fresco, Kevin Biv, Frandy Negrin, Leiva Raul, and Brian Ponce.

The race was produced by Conventures Group in cooperation with many sponsors including: Massachusetts DCR, City of Boston, The Marine Corps Scholarship

Fund, Semper Fidelis Society Boston, LEEDE, 511 Tactical, Technical Office Solutions, Bark Thins, Elliot Physical Therapy, New England Carpenters Group, Global Rescue, and Colony Hardware. The race raised awareness for families in the service, and funds for the Marine Corps Scholarships, and The Arredondo Foundation. The prizes for the winners were various gift cards, vacation stays, and signed sports memorabilia, but the real prize was seeing the looks of accomplishment and community throughout the event.

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Boston Scores with One Hen Fundraiser at District Hall

By Richard Campbell Educational empowerment never seemed so fun as when One Hen, a division of Boston Scores, brought out students to pitch their projects to wellwishers and contributors during their charitable event held this past Thursday at District Hall in the Seaport. The curriculum of One Hen focuses upon teaching s t u d e nt e nt r e p r e n e u r s h i p fundamentals and giving back to the community. In practical terms students learn how to start a business, create and market a product, and turn their profits towards helping others in need. During the evening the student’s finished products were displayed as they demonstrated entrepreneurial and social skills in preparation for a life of service.

Prominently on hand was Katie Smith Milway, author of the award-winning children’s book: “One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference” which served as the inspiration for the One Hen organization. The book tells the story of a west African boy Kojo who starts with one hen and builds a large poultry business that fuels empowerment. Kojo’s story is based upon the life of Dr. Kwabena Darko, the former chairman of a global microfinance industry called Opportunity International. The colorfully illustrated series of books served as the backdrop to the event, and a method of raising funds for the organization. At the opening of the event, guests circulated the lobby of District Hall with their passports, marking off presentation stations, trying on hats and other wearables made by the students, who pitched their projects with confidence.

In the kick off to the celebrat ion, sponsored by Monique Muri Foundation FACTSET, Imago Dei Fund, Liberty Mutual and East Boston Savings Bank, members of Boston Scores Staff set up raffles and auction tables of One Hen books and ephemera related to the program. Lisa Gutwillig,

co-chair of the Host Committee got the ball rolling with Dwayne Simmons, One Hen’s Director, as they engaged a student poetry reading, discussed educational goals and thanked sponsors for their contributions. The buffet styled dinner in the main hall comprised chicken and vegetarian options, with tables decorated with tree center pieces created by Wendy Beck, and colorful written word testimonies by the students.

T he d i n ner prog r a m featured comments by Howard Kogan, Advisory Board Chair, Katie Smith Milway, Dr. Karla Estrada, Deputy Superintendent of Academics and Student Support Services of the Boston Public Schools, and inspirational readings by poet / educator Neiel Israel. Dr. Estrada set the inspirational theme by exploring her life long quest to become an educator, starting out as an impoverished Latina youth in Los Angeles, and surpassing barriers to complete her higher education, to find leadership roles in education. Neiel Israel alternately plucked the audiences heart strings and created humor through participatory spoken words of students in the program and her own original poetry.

On an educational level, the mission of Boston Scores and One Hen combine to advance deeper learning and problem-solving skills in a series of enrichment programs that serve students and educators in the Boston Public Schools. The partnership bet ween BPS and Boston Scores allows K-12 students to participate five days a week, and includes soccer practices, poetry classes, or civic leadership classes. Towards the later part of the student’s participation in the program students also learn college preparation and job readiness skills. This year’s crop of selected entrepreneurs certainly seemed ready and eager to take on the world! For more information, or to contribute see One Hen at: https://www. onehen.org/, or Boston Scores https://w w w.bostonscores.org/.

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Spring Polish Festival 2018 Grows in Numbers

By Richard Campbell It was clear this past Sunday that the Spring Boston Polish Festival which started small in 2014 drew the largest crowd in its short history.

Organized by the Polish American Citizen’s Club on Boston Street outside Andrew Square, the centerpiece of this year’s festival was the restoration and rededication of Pulaski Park. The Friends of Pulaski Park had just put in fresh plantings, a border wall, sculpted walkways and flag poles the week before the festival, and community members dedicated the park anew in the afternoon. Fr. George Zebrowski of Our Lady of Czestochowa gave the benediction, and Eric Basile provided historical notes, on the centenary of the Independence of Poland. Ed Flynn was on hand to represent the city of Boston and recalled fondly his trip to Poland with his father, former mayor of Boston, Ray Flynn. Members of the Polish American Veterans group rounded out the ceremony, as classically trained vocalist Kasia Sokalla gave voice to both the American and Polish national anthems.

While food was plentiful this year, as crowds clamored for kielbasa, pierogis, stuffed cabbage, giant Paczki (Polish donuts) and beer; it became obvious more vendors will be needed. The cultural hour featured

Kasia Sokalla who sang a medley of traditional Polish ballads, and the Krakowiak Polish Dancers performed quite well within the packed upstairs hall of the Polish American Club.

The Polish Hussar supply showed off their wares dedicated to the history of the “Winged Hussar” cavalry, beside cultural groups and artisan tables.

Daigle’s Beer Hall Boys provided popular polkas, and for the braver souls there were Polish Dance Lessons. Kids got their faces painted, and outside tables of Polish white eagle emblazoned shirts, hats, and ephemera were offered.

The staff of the Polish American Club and volunteers kept supplies running and events moving throughout the day.

Wit h ma ny ind ividua l community sponsors, the Polish American Citizens Club and Friend of Pulaski Park have begun to garnish major attention for this festival from the likes of Whole Foods, Sling Television, Skoah, Krakus Foods, Home Depot, DJ’s European Market, Nicole’s of the South End, The Arnold Arboretum, and Brooklyn Boot company. This is a small, low key perfect sized festival for young families, that is growing in stature and charm.

Local South Bostonians and friends of Poland from away are increasingly taking note.

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Derby Day at Barlow’s No, it wasn’t Cinco de Mayo. It was the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The one-and-a-quarter mile Derby is billed as the most exciting two minutes in any sport. It is celebrated here every year at Barlow’s by the South Boston Collaborative Center, which (we guess) makes the May 05 Derby Party the most exciting two hours on A Street. Despite an extremely wet, muddy track, the favored Justify (at 5-2), ridden by jockey Mike Smith, came in first by two-and-a-half lengths, notching a respectable time of 2:04 – two minutes and four seconds. Derby Day trivia includes the fact that only three horses have ever finished the Derby in less than two minutes. Secretariat holds the record at 1:59:40. Do you know what two other horses broke two minutes? And what horse ran the Derby in two minutes even? And then there were the hats – all those hats. South Boston Online won’t discuss the hats. Just look at the photos.

Susan heads up a table at the Collaborative’s 2018 Derby Day in Barlow’s.

Susan (l.) and Pat (r.) spend Derby Day at Barlow’s with the winning Jockey and first Mayor of South Boston.

Here’s a toast to the South Boston Collaborative’s Derby Day.

Edso with Billy Boyle at the Collaborative’s Derby Day party in Barlow’s.

Hats on Parade for Derby Day. Churchill Downs has nothing on Barlow’s.

Andy Ward and Patty are the Host and Hostess for the 2018 Derby Day.

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Mayor Walsh Announces 2018 BCYF Summer Grants for Local Organizations Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCY F) have announced the release of the 2018 BCYF Summer Grants Request for Proposal (RFP).

Applicants may apply for a 2018 BCYF Summer Grant of up to $5,000 to support fun, safe, enriching youth programming this summer. These grants will increase both the number and variety of programs serving youth, and will ensure that youth across the City have access to activities and opportunities this summer.

“Thousands of Boston’s young people will have a great summer thanks to the agencies the BCYF Summer Grant supports,” said Mayor Walsh. “I’m pleased

to be able to offer this grant to support the innovative and engaging programming provided by our non-profit partners during the summer months.”

“Through our non-profit partners, Boston youth will benefit from a greater selection enrichment opportunities that will promote healthier and happier Boston youth,” said Mayor’s Office of Health and Human Services Chief, Marty Martinez. “Thanks to the BCYF Summer Grant Program, youth from Mattapan to East Boston will have great opportunities to participate in quality youth programming throughout the summer.”

The grants range from $2,000 to $5,000 and will support summer

programs in Boston neighborhoods.

Ages to be served must range from 6-18 and may include young adults up to age 21. Programs must operate between July 11 and August 31. Last year, almost half of the 82 programs that were awarded funding had a sports, recreation, fitness or healthrelated focus, while others were artbased, educational or community and civic engagement opportunities.

“Even though BCYF offers hundreds of summer programs, we rely on our non-profit partners to join us in keeping Boston’s youth happy, healthy and safe during the summer,” said William Mora les, Commissioner of BCYF. “I can’t wait to review the variety of applications we will

receive from all across the City.”

“Thanks to the BCYF Summer Grant, Boston Youth Wrestling’s Coaches in Training Program has thrived the last few summers,” said Bior Guigni, Program Director. “Our youth spend the summer developing crucial leadership and mentoring skills, and in turn, they run programs throughout the city that are fun and safe for others to enjoy. I look forward to this opportunity every summer and am thankful for the support of the BCYF Summer Grant.”

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Friday, May 18th. For more information including the RFP, please visit Boston.Gov/BCYF.

Tim Cook Scholarship Recipients Timothy John Cook was a hero – a fallen hero. He was a Corpsman in Iraq, from which comes his nickname – Tim “Doc” Cook. He was an inventor as well. While in the field in Iraq, he came up with, and actually built the “Armadillo”, a larger, safer transport vehicle for wounded soldiers. Sadly, after returning home, “Doc” succumbed to the ravages of PTSD himself. His father, Joe Cook, along with his family

and friends got together and set up a scholarship fund in “Doc’s” name.

The photo depicts thus year’s awards. Also, the word is spreading.

You might have seen the article in South Boston Online about “K Street Candles”, a new local enterprise that will be donating 5% of its proceeds to the Timothy “Doc” Cook Foundation.

If you would like to help, get in touch with www.gofundme.com/yadudedoc.

City Councilor Ed Flynn, James McDonnell, Doc Cooks, dad, Joe cook, Jack Matthews, Jack Flaherty and Nolan Callow all from South Boston and attend BC High where Tim graduated.

Doc Cook’s Family

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“The American Songbook” Debuts

South Boston continues to amaze Saturday afternoon in the Public Room of our Branch Library, Lori Walsh, Dan McCole, and pianist Eniko Konye presented a real, honest-to-gosh “musicale”. It was a salute to American composers.

They called their musicale “The American Songbook”. It was an informal event, as all good musicales should be; there were refreshments, as all good musicales should provide. And it was extremely well done. In eighty (80) short minutes, an entire century of American music was reprised. But most of all, “The American Songbook” was entertaining, which is the characteristic that, above anything else, all musicales must possess.

Lori Walsh, in a soprano like finely tuned crystal, beautifully sang “Always”.

Dan McCole rhythmically rendered “”The Lady Is a Tramp”. Pianist Eniko Konye was a skilled, spot-on accompanist. Dan and Lori put together some duets. Audience

Dan McCole performs “All of Me” and “The Lady Is a Tramp” (Richard Rodgers).

member Leo Kenney took part, followed by singalong leader Dan Haacker, who was accompanied

by Roy Plattell. The Rev. Burns Stanfield was a special guest, and surprised many with trumpet solos and accompaniment, as well as the expert piano work he is known for. Pianist Eniko Konye closed the musicale with military music, and all rose to sing “God Bless Anerica” as she played it.

We mentioned a century of music. The first three popular

Lori Walsh sings “Always” (Irving Berlin) in her clear, melodic soprano voice.

Dan Haacker, accompanied by Roy Plattell, leads “American Songbook’s” singalong.

Rev. Burns Stanfield joined “The American Songbook” on both piano and trumpet.

music-masters in America were born in the 1880s – Cole Porter (1881), Jerome Kern (1885), Irving Berlin (1888). Starting just over 100 years ago, the sheer volume of American music created by these three was (and still is) astonishing. Perhaps the first really all-American musical

was Kern’s “Showboat”. And there has to be a message in the fact that “White Christmas”, “Easter Parade”, and “God Bless America” were all composed and written by a Jewish immigrant from Russia.

Just over two months ago, composer Harvey Schmidt left us forever. He was the last of the century-long train of American popular music-masters – there were twelve of them in all. Do you know Harvey Schmidt and his music? Well, try to remember “The Fantasticks”, and (of course), “Try to Remember …”. Recall that the “The Fantasticks” set the record for American musicals, with an off-Broadway run of more than 40 years. Yes, an unbelievable, non-stop, 40+years!

Dan, Lori, and Eniko have promised us that there will be another South Boston musicale called “The American Songbook”.

Watch for it.

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Gate of Heaven and St. Brigid Parishes News

Congratulations to the Second Grade First Communion Children!

Congratulations to all the Second Grade children of South Boston Catholic Academy and the Religious Education Program who received the Holy Eucharist for the first time on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Gate of Heaven Church. The Celebrants at this Mass were Father Robert Casey, Pastor, Father Tom Olson, Parochial Vicar, Monsignor Liam Bergin, Abbot Mark Cooper, OSB, Abbot of St. Anselm Abbey in New Hampshire and Deacon Patrick Nolan, SJ. Thank you to the Second Grade teachers from South Boston

Catholic Academy, Mrs. Lisa Soegaard and Alex Galli, and the Religious Education Program, Mrs. Joan Dixon and her Assistant, Ms. Catherine Lee, who worked tirelessly to prepare the children for this Sacrament. Special thanks to Mrs. Nancy Carr, Principal of South Boston Catholic Academy and Mr. Jim Fowkes, Director of the Religious Education Program for the work they do throughout the year to ensure that everyone is ready for this Sacrament and to Mr. and Mrs. Hoy for helping the children with the wonderful music. God Bless all these wonderful Second Graders!

On Sunday, May 6, 2018 we celebrated Masses of Thanksgiving; May Procession and Crowning of our Blessed Mother Mary at the 10:30 Family Mass at St. Brigid Church. The Communion children came dressed in their First Holy Communion attire and a Second Grader was chosen to crown our Bless Mother Mary with a crown of beautiful flowers following this Mass.

Following the crowning of our Blessed Mother Mary, everyone was welcomed back to Cushing Hall to celebrate Sister Evelyn Hurley’s, SCN 103rd Birthday, during the 1000 Club event. Happy Birthday and Congratulations to Sister Evelyn! God Bless you always.

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63 MELCHER STREET THIRD PDA AMENDMENT MONDAY, MAY 21 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

300 SUMMER STREET Fort Point Arts Community Gallery Boston, MA 02210

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Public Meeting to discuss the proposed Third Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Development Plan for 49, 51, and 63 Melcher Street within Planned Development Area No. 69, in the Fort Point Channel District of South Boston/The 100 Acres (the “Third Amendment”), received by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (“BPDA”) on Friday, April 20th, 2018 from JSIP 63 Melcher, LLC (the “Proponent”). The Third Amendment seeks to acknowledge 3,543 gross square feet of the existing 63 Melcher Street Basement Space for Office and/or Cultural and/or Community use.

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# of Units Type 18 1 BR 41 2 BR 29 3 BR 6 4 BR

Rent Income Based Income Based Income Based Income Based

Income Limit 50% AMI 50% AMI 50% AMI 50% AMI

Household size 1 2 3 4 5 6

30% AMI $22,650 $25,890 $29,130 $32,340 $34,950 $37,530

50% AMI $37,750 $43,150 $48,550 $53,900 $58,250 $62,550

Applications are available beginning 05/14/2018

You may request an application via email at QuincyGeneva2@gmail.com Download the application from: http://www.infoweb.org/Applications/Winn-QuincyGeneva.pdf

Applications may also be picked up in person from the Management Office 200 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02121 Weekdays: Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Completed applications will only be accepted in person at the management office or by mail to the address on the application.

Reasonable accommodations made.

Applications will be processed in the order they are received.

AISLING KERR

Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4212 aisling.kerr@boston.gov

94 Affordable Units

Maximum Income per Household Size (HUD 2018 limits)

PROJECT PROPONENT: JSIP 63 Melcher, LLC

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AFFORDABLE AND SUBSIDIZED HOUSING OPPORTUNITY WE ARE OPENING OUR WAITLIST FOR ALL BEDROOM SIZES Quincy Geneva II Apartments 200 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02121

CLOSE OF COMMENT PERIOD: 6/5/2018

BostonPlans.org

@BostonPlans

Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary

Income and Assets limits apply. Use and Occupancy Restrictions apply.

Preferences apply: 5 mobility accessible units Minimum 1 person per bedroom

For more info or reasonable accommodations, call WinnResidential (617) 427-4281 / TTY/TDD: (800) 439-2370

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SBAA Exhibition and Reception May 17

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Julie’s Grant on delivering and enhancing t heir i mpor t a nt ser v ic e s.”

Sustaining Grants winners were selected primarily by a 40-member volunteer committee, which included former state legislators, CEOs of companies and organizations in Greater

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Boston, and a retired justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, among many others. Committee members conducted two site visits with each nonprofit to learn how the $100k for 100 funds helped to advance its mission, and how it might put a 10 year grant to use.

This is an exhibition not to miss. The Spoke Gallery at Medicine Wheel (110 K Street, second floor – elevator available) is exhibiting some 50 or more paintings by members of the South Boston Arts Association – the SBAA. This exhibition, called “Flinging into Spring”, will be shown for the entire month of May. And please make it a point to attend their Artist’s Reception next week (Thursday, May 17) from 7 until 9 p.m. It’s free and open to all.

Drug Take Back Day in South Boston

Julie’s Executive Director Bob Monahan and Director of Development Carrie Coughlin at the May 3 awards night at TradeCenter 128 in Woburn

The Law Office of

Paul J. Gannon PC General Practice of Law

by Rick Winterson Saturday, April 28, was “Nationa l Prescription Drug Take Back Day”. On this day each year, A mericans play a part in curbing the nationwide epidemic of drug abuse by turning in unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The City of Boston set up 11 stations where old prescription drugs could be turned in – no questions a sked – a nd then crushed and burnt by the City. South Boston stepped up and staffed one of these stations, just outside BPD Station C-6 at 101 West Broadway. The Action

Center’s K ay Walsh oversaw the operation. Kay was aided by two members of her South Boston Youth Council – Sophie Long and Kenya St. Fleur. She reported that the 2018 Take Back was highly successful.

In fact, it set a record.

This yea r’s Drug Ta ke Back effort was supported by the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Ser vices, the Boston Public Health Commission, and the Boston Police Depa r tment.

Please consider the following statistic: The U.S. has 6% of the World’s population, but we consume 90% - yes, 90%! – of the painkillers in the World.

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

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

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THE PRINT EDITION

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018

Open House Saturday May 12th 1p.m- 3 p.m

820R E 6th Street | Single Family Asking Price: $929,000 1,550 SqFt | 5 Rooms | 2 Bedrooms | 2 Full Baths | 3 Off-Street Parking