THE PRINT EDITION
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VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 61
Not Pot for this Summer: Adolescent Brain Development 101 By Richard Campbell Now that the flood gates are about to open on the Massachusetts marijuana experiment, as a follow-up on Rick Winterson’s questions last week, it would be prudent to introduce some of the latest studies on the effects of the drug on the adolescent brain. The one thing that should be remembered is that adolescent brains (particularly male adolescent brains) are not fully formed and the consequences of smoking pot at this stage in life are different from adult use in many ways. Anyone who has read the literature will come to this conclusion. From more “mild” effects, like partial cognition and memory impairment, to the extreme effects for adolescents with vulnerable genetic predisposition towards mental illnesses, the record is not very encouraging. For teenagers: remember that your brain is still developing, and while it does, it needs to be protected. Protecting your brain involves controlling your behavior, and not being too easily influenced
by those who might introduce you to risky behaviors. Regular marijuana use causes a number of health problems for adolescents- perhaps the most important one being damage to cognition. Without hitting the panic button, adolescents and adults should look carefully at medical studies, and consider whether social conventions, or peer pressure should outweigh science. Educators are already aware that the coming wave of legal marijuana requires them to up their game on the elementary school levels. To all high school students: be aware that science often wins over popular myth. The negative effects of marijuana on the normal adolescent brain are revealed in an increasing mountain of evidence. Of course, any adolescent who smokes pot on a daily basis probably is interrupting cognitive function enough to make learning this in school a lot more difficult. Medical researchers measuring real long-term effects, while not always conclusive, are pointing towards early cannabis use as being very destructive
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Blessed are the Deaf in Andrew Square
People who live south of Dorchester Heights were once called Lower Enders. The term derisively referred to not only the downward location from Telegraph hill, but also to the less than robust economic status of lower income dwellers. The humiliation starts there and ends in Andrew Square: the worst intersection in South Boston, which features a quagmire of six roads meeting at a vortex of driver road rage, combined with a Zombie Apocalypse. The city’s solution to the problem: keep digging and adding more patches that bloom into pot holes. One thing is for certain, the city must never, consider repaving the whole road. Day Boulevard yes, Lower Dot Avenue, you must be joking. In all fairness, it was explained to me. “Ya see, if we repave the road, the cars will go even faster.” In the Andrew Square of today, there is a flourish of building and new business that combines incredible traffic into the Seaport, South Boston and Boston proper.
From a distant perspective it is somewhat exciting. Close up, it has brought about traffic jams; day and night-particularly truck traffic of dump trucks and clanking flat bed trucks racing through the square. The residents here laugh hysterically when people who live on bucolic East Broadway complain about the “noisy traffic”. The city states on its website: “Anything louder than 50 decibels from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. is considered unreasonable.” By that standard Andrew Square is not unreasonable- it’s completely insane. How the residents on the final lap of Dorchester Avenue who get their houses shaken to pieces by menacing vehicles wish they only had to put up with 50 decibels. The circa 1982 dump truck engines, the clank
of loose truck hardware as they cross the mine field of potholes combine with ambulance sirens that routinely jolt the average household well above 70 decibels. Throw in a few 125 decibel boombox rapping cars, the MBTA bus drag race, and well you’ve got “the feeling”. Oh, what a feeling, waiting for the next jolt. One AM, two AM, three AM. Ah, now it’s time to rest up for work. Blessed are the deaf in Andrew Square. I can imagine the response if a series of half dressed, unwashed pan handlers parked their booty carts on Commonwealth Avenue in Back Bay every day with card board signs, interrupting traffic, smoking weed, and yelling the F word at each other between swigs of Ripple. Whisked away they would be, because… the
people who live in Back Bay need their peace and quiet. One guy a month ago was standing in the middle of the intersection completely out of his mind in his underwear as disgruntled SUV drivers cradling lattes and cells -began the “laying on of horns.” Lucky the driver who almost ran him over was in a hurry as he swerved and accelerated from the scene. I wish I could say this kind of thing is an infrequent event in Andrew Square. We residents understand that by living in this soon to be hip and trendy area, our role is to shelter the burden of excessive industrial traffic and poorly patched roads until the gentrification is complete. Heartened we are when the city planted three trees on our street, as we are by the Andrew Square Civic Association’s seasonal plantings. Hope springs eternal as new urban chic buildings are raised in every direction, so neighbors who really matter will move in. Rest assured, by that time, the city will re-engineer and clean up the disastrous intersection called Andrew Square.
Obituary
One Year Remembrance
Rita McDougall July 3, 2017 Those We Love Don’t Go Away, They Walk Beside Us Every Day. Unseen, Unheard But Always Near, So Loved, So Missed And So Very Dear.
Loved and Sadly Missed Paul, Patrick, Michael & Kaitlin Granddaughters Elizabeth & Caroline Family and Friends
STEPHEN D. FLY NN, age 82, passed away at his home in South Boston, on June 26, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Steve is a decorated US Korean War Veteran and a retired Boston Police officer of 17 years. Stephen is a 1979 Graduate of Northeastern University, and was a 1955 All-Scholastic baseball player at South Boston High School. Loving husband of 53 years to Bridget McDonough Flynn. Cherished father of Marie Flynn of Raynham, Brendan and Erin Flynn of MILTON, and Ann and Joel Balducci of Hanover. Dear Gra ndfather of K a leigh a nd Kenzie Matulonis, Bella and Kellan B a lduc ci, a nd A bi g a i l a nd S av a n n a h Fly n n. Son of the late Stephen and Lillian (Kirby) Flynn.
L ov i n g brot her of Ray and Kathy Flynn, the late Dennis Flynn a nd Rosemary Frane, and the late Edward and Albert Flynn. Funeral from O’Brien Fu nera l Home, 14 6 Dorchester Street, South Boston, on Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 3-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Funeral Mass will be held at Gate of Heaven Church at 10:00 am on Friday, June 29, 2018, followed by formal military burial at the Massachusetts Veteran’s Cemetery at Bourne.
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Flynn Talks Pedestrian Safety with Neighbors Over the weekend, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn met with residents regarding pedestrian safety at the corner of Farragut Road & East Broadway following a recent crash at the intersection. Invited by neighbors, Flynn took the opportunity to be accessible and responsive to their concerns about public safety. Flynn relayed that pedestrian safety and making our roads safe for all is a top priority for him as the City Councilor. In particular, Flynn expressed concern for the elderly, the disabled and children. “I think about my parents walking around South Boston with my nephew and how difficult it can be for them to cross the street,” said Flynn. “Like a lot of families, we come down here to Evans Field
to see our son play baseball or to play street hockey in the Donny Higgins Tournament today.” Flynn informed neighbors of ongoing talks with Boston Police and Commissioner Evans, the Dept. of Public Works and Commissioner Fiandaca at the Transportation Dept. regarding short-term and long-term steps to improve safety in South Boston. Flynn stated that
Linda Doran Named Unsung Heroine by (MCSW) Nominated by Senator Nick Collins Linda Doran of South Boston was honored as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s 2018 class of Unsung Heroines. State Senator Nick Collins recommended Doran for this recognition because of her dedication to youth in the South Boston community. Doran was honored with 130 other Unsung Heroines for her outstanding contributions to the South Boston Youth Ambassadors in a ceremony on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in the Great Hall at the State House in Boston. “I am excited the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women selected Linda Doran as a 2018 Unsung Heroine,” said Senator Nick Collins. Her work with the South Boston Youth Ambassadors is critical to the lives of our young people and impacts the entire South Boston neighborhood,” concluded Senator Collins. Linda Doran was born in South Boston where she continues to live and raise her family. She is an active member of the community who has made many outstanding contributions to South Boston, particularly on the lives of young people. In 2005, she started the South Boston Youth Ambassadors program. The Youth Ambassadors is
a nonprofit program run by the South Boston Community Health Center that consists of youth from ages from 12-18. This program partners with adults from the neighborhood to demonstrate that young people care and can be active members in the community. Doran organizes and engages youth in art projects, community service and hurricane relief trips, neighborhood clean-ups and more. Her hard work and dedication has impacted many young lives in South Boston, making her a terrific choice for the 2018 Unsung Heroine Recognition. The Unsung Heroines are women who don’t make the news, but make the difference. They are the women who use their time, talent and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of others and make a difference in their neighborhoods, cities and towns.
Transportation would perform a study this week on Farragut Road to monitor the number of cars and speed. Vision Zero policies have also been discussed, like more Speed Boards in the community to provide motorist feedback. Flynn captured the sentiment of the crowd in noting how fortunate it was to not have more serious injuries from the crash. “We’re all thankful to see Katie Donovan with her family here. We wish you and your son the best in your recovery.” Topics of conversation shifted to cut-through traffic from Day Blvd, slowing down traffic on Day
Blvd, narrowing Farragut Road to slow down traffic, bumping out the sidewalk to improve the visibility of stop signs there, increased Pedestrian Crossing signs or blinking signs, STOP/PED XING written in the pavement on the road, the need for a comprehensive study, reducing the speed limit even further in certain areas in the community, greater enforcement for violations by cars and trucks, installing traffic cameras, speed bumps or rumble strips, as well as more discussion on the city’s Vision Zero initiative. Flynn said,” This is just a first step in what I hope will lead to improved safety for our residents and their families. Thank you to Mayor Walsh, Congressman Lynch, Councilor At-Large Flaherty and Senator Collins for their leadership on this issue. I will continue to work with my colleagues and relevant City of Boston departments on this endeavor. “For more information or constituent service issues, please contact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617-635-3203
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Breaking in on Broadway: Back Yard Betty’s
By Richard Campbell With the permanent closing of Stephi’s on Broadway, and the remodeling of Shenanigans, Back Yard Betty’s enters the West Broadway neighborhood at the appropriate moment for tryout time. While the paint is just barely dry on this new cozy restaurant, the proprietors seem to be doing most things right. A fundamental in the restaurant business, outside of great food, is to create a welcoming atmosphere. The staff at Betty’s have the right stuff, from hostesses to waiters and bar tenders there’s a laid-back charm to the serving style that befits the restaurant theme. The clever retrochic style has a Mad Men appeal, designed by Assembly Design Studio, harking back to a nostalgic time. I almost expected cokes to be served in green bottles for the kids. Not yet! The opening menu is pretty small reflecting the cautious idea of starting with fewer items and giving them the kitchen test. It is regular pub food that is tasty and came out looking nice. I had the juicy ½ spit fired chicken ($22) which was a little bird, with heirloom grilled herbed potatoes and vegetables, delicately flavored and cooked to perfection. The person with me, who is somewhat of an expert on hamburgers, recounted the quality of the of the two-patty beef burger ($15) as well as the Wolf Meadow cheese upon it. It is a fairly simple meal for carnivores. The Nashville hot Fried Chicken sandwich looked good coming out of the kitchen- a little closer to spicy back yard barbeque than my spit fired chicken. Perhaps the most popular side is the Rosemary Sea Salt French fries. There were a few shrimp appetizers and halibut, also served with the same potatoes.
I would be looking for more robust barbeque items and varied sides, but I’m sure that will come later. The pizza list is similarly short, though a few of them looked colorful coming out of the kitchen. We had the strawberry shortcake dessert that was pretty petite but hit the right notes of freshness and airy summer delight. They kept things simple, which is good, but the chef needs to go deeper on portions served in Southie. With sixteen drafts on the menu, mostly more original microbrewery styles, we had the Notch Session Pils, a fairly close approximation of the Czech Pilsner made in Salem, MA. They had fourteen beers in cans and bottles, among them fan favorites like Ipswich Ale, Lonestar and Lagunitas Ales, with a few odd balls like a watermelon wheat from California. The wine list had a respectable small list of whites: Italian Prosecco, Kunde California Sauvignon blanc, and Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Chardonnay, Acrobat Pino Gris, and some bargain wines. The Red list included: Joseph Carr Paso Robles Cabernet, Argentinian Tilia Malbec, Cartlidge & Browne Pinot Noir, North Coast, a few more Californians and a couple of Roses. There were no prices on the wine menu for glasses or bottles. They had some cleverly named cocktails: “Call Me Maybe” jalapeno infused deep eddy vodka with watermelon, cucumber and lime, and “Stars Over Southie” with Bombay Sapphire Gin, Lemon, St. Germain, mint, and “bubbly.” I always like it when a restaurant includes Sangria. All in all, Betty’s makes a pretty good first impression, for offering standard food with a twist, providing above average attention to the patrons, and having the right vibe. While still not worn in enough to completely claim the carefully crafted brand, the owners were smart enough not to lay the corporate feel on too heavily. A special kudos to the most-friendly two Betty hostesses who chatted us up at the front door. Located at 170 West Broadway, close enough to the T to leave the car at home, Betty’s is only open for dinner from 5 pm to 11 pm, but the bar is open an hour early and closes at 1:00am. Let the summer barbeque begin!
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Luxe Leisure – A Dream Realized
By: Tara M. Kerrigan Hayes One night, as long-term couple Christine Crevier and Chris Yang were discussing the future and life goals, they discovered they shared in the same dream of some day owning their own boutique. Unsure of what they were venturing into, they decided that with hard work, passion and dedication, they could realize their dream of doing what they love, together. That evening, they took a leap of faith and filed the paperwork for an LLC for Luxe Leisure. With little to no money to fund a business, they invested their entire savings (their down payment to purchase a home) to invest in merchandise for their store, created a business plan, and rolled the dice. In 2017 Christine and Chris were finally able to launch www. Luxe-Leisure.com. Having recently moved to South Boston, they stored their merchandise for the online e-commerce store in their office/ bedroom, where they spent countless nights building their own website, marketing and branding in an effort
to get the business up and running, each while juggling full time jobs. They brought their website to life by doing pop up shops around Boston at private residences such as The Benjamin, 30 Dalton, Yotel and even rented space at 416 West Broadway. They carried brands with little to no distribution in Boston, driven by their dream of one day having a physical store location where people could touch and feel the fabrics and familiarize themselves with the contemporary brands they were curating. Three months later they decided that a brick and mortar storefront would be the appropriate embodiment of the heart and soul of Luxe-Leisure, and as luck would have it, they found that right in their own backyard. In January of this year they and opened their doors at 553 East Broadway, at first by appointment only (due to their full time jobs), until their hard work and dedication paid off to enable them to hire two amazing team members allowing them to open full time. (NOTE: This fall they will expand their brand and launch a curated selection of health & beauty products with a longer term goal to branch into men’s clothing). As grateful residents and business owners of the South Boston community, they have recently launched a Summer Series providing complimentary fitness classes such as Run Clubs and Beach Yoga led by local influencers, as well as Juice & Shop Events. They hope to continue
to expand and partner with even more local businesses to give back to a place that they now call home. As another way of supporting the community, their boutique solely features artwork by amazing and talented local artists, (which are for sale)! With their goal being to connect clientele to the artists directly, they do not accept commissions, nor do they charge for the space.
As a young and driven couple, their fervor and sacrifice serves an inspiration to other future entrepreneurs, while their gratitude to the community is a reminder of the character of local business owners we graciously welcome to South Boston. To inquire about upcoming events, art displays, partnerships and ideas, please contact at ch ris@lu xe-leisu re.c om.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2018 throughout the adolescent lifespan is the best antidote. It beats yelling at a stoned kid any day of the week. Many studies show cognitive impairment acquired in adult users is not as severe, but this is not a panacea. The long term social harm associated with both drug and alcohol abuse on the adolescent brain is evidenced in multiple studies, regardless of what “educated” users say. Recent studies show that many students are becoming more accepting of smoking pot on the high school level, with some studies reporting approximately 6.5% of high school students smoking daily. “Past-month use of marijuana increased between 2008 to 2013 from 5.8% to 7% among 8th graders, from 13.8% to 18% among 10th graders, and from 19.4% to 22.7% among 12th graders.” (2) Essentially more teens are now smoking pot than cigarettes. These figures are from a study in Clinical Psychiatry News, which reported that in 2014 which only “39.5% of 12 graders viewed marijuana as harmful.” That’s a number that has to change. While we rely upon adults to make decisions about recreational or medical use of the drug for themselves; clearly, we are approaching what could become a crisis with adolescents. It is a stretch to say that a kid who smokes pot at a party is going to end up in the psych ward but given the kinds of substances that illegal pot can be laced with, it isn’t entirely impossible. One
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to brain function in the long run. High school students thinking of college in their future should take particular note. “Early-onset marijuana users demonstrate poorer attention, cognitive inhibition and abstract reasoning, all of which are critical skills needed to function and succeed in a college environment. A large longitudinal study confirmed that adolescent-onset marijuana users showed the largest full-scale IQ drop between childhood and adulthood. Moreover, adolescent subjects who used marijuana regularly never reached their predicted IQ levels, even after sustained abstinence.” (1) Often the perception of a drug is what controls usage, and reaction to it. The problem is that panicky prohibition after years of silence, is not the best way to control choice among adolescents. Carrying on a dialogue early and reinforcing it with positive actions
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positive of the legalization scheme is the plant will be more carefully regulated to avoid youth accidentally partaking other harmful substances. As many can attest, the smoke that comes off people partaking in street pot in public is pretty toxic. The question of kids being exposed in public to second hand smoke is an important one. Recently this writer got stuck in a cloud of this “new pot” when shooting pictures at the St. Patrick’s Day parade, which made me nauseous and dizzy for an hour just from standing behind the partakers. I suspect that legalization is going to flood the MBTA with pot smoke, and it is hopeful that controls will be much better than the ones not enforced at outdoor stations for tobacco. Adult non-potsmokers should humbly ask partakers to find some place out of the main areas of congregation to enjoy this stinky habit-especially when kids are around. The interesting thing about some of the adolescent studies is that they show students who wait beyond adolescence to try cannabis (in their late twenties), it’s negative effects on cognition are significantly reduced. While medical cannabis would be more carefully controlled, the potency levels of the drug dispensed with or without medical advice are all over the chartsone more reason to fear its effect upon the adolescent brain. This makes sense, because the adolescent brain is still in development- that level of development is a critical factor in how the drug impacts a particular person. Not surprisingly the use of marijuana correlates with increased risky sexual behavior in adolescents. (3) Many studies show that the increased risky sexual and substance abuse behavior among adolescents is also highly correlated with adolescents who are experiencing psychological problemsthough some studies failed to show this link. The point here is that parents should be on their guard for a pattern of behavior that might put their adolescent children in the at-risk category, but
not panic when they discover their kids are acting like adolescents. Being informed about risk factors is critical, responding calmly is imperative. In conclusion, adolescents who have parents who don’t monitor their behavior carefully have increased opportunities to abuse drugs and alcohol. Many researchers point out that adolescents with more social network, educational and extra-curricular assets are less like to fall into abuse patterns. The adolescent idea of status and being accepted as “cool” is far more powerful than many parents perceive- most older people have forgotten the pull of peer pressure. (4) Students that already have psychological problems are particularly at risk. One of the areas of study clearly missing in public school education is the detailed study of human development throughout the educational cycle, with attention to psychosocial stages of development. As it is, the subject of the effect of marijuana or alcohol on the cognitive development is difficult to teach to students who have had little exposure to the explicit study of the developmental stages of life. So, as we head into what might be termed as the first Summer of Pot, we should reflect very carefully upon their responsibility to keep this substance out of younger hands. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) provides a Web site for parents and teachers at www.drugabuse.gov/parentteacher.html. Parents also can find resources at NIDA for teens at http:// teens.drugabuse.gov. As it is we are getting a little extra time while the state bureaucracy bumbles around, and the community should take full advantage of that to spread detailed information. Adolescents in particular should make themselves busy enough this summer with activities to avoid being dragged into risky behaviors that could impair their mental abilities and bring them undue harm down the road in life. Their brains will thank them in the future.
REFERENCES: 1 Meda, Shashwath A., et al. “Longitudinal influence of alcohol and marijuana use on academic performance in college students.” PLoS ONE, vol. 12, no. 3, 2017 2 Rajaraman Madhu. “Report: Cannabis use attitudes more lax: from a teleconference sponsored by the nida.” Clinical Psychiatry News, Jan. 2014, p. 4. 3 Christian M. Connell, Tamika D. Gilreath and Nathan B. Hansen, “A multiprocess latent class analysis of the co-occurrence of substance use and sexual risk behavior among adolescents,” Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. 70.6 (Nov. 2009): p943 4 Zucker, Robert A., et al. “Assessment of culture and environment in the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development Study: Rationale, description of measures, and early data.” Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, vol. 32, 2018, p. 107. 5 Clark, Duncan B., and Dawn L. Thatcher. “Emerging clues: is this teen at risk for substance abuse? Childhood characteristics may be predictive and suggest early interventions.” Current Psychiatry, vol. 8, no. 1, 2009, p. 19+
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NDEC graduates more than 50 students
Notre Dame Education Center graduated more than 50 students at a ceremony held recently at Ironworkers Local 7 Hall in South Boston. The students received diplomas and Certificates of Completion from the Center’s High School Diploma; ESOL: College and Career Pathways; and High School Equivalency: College and Career Pathways programs. In her opening remarks, Mary Rose Durante, Executive Director and CEO of NDEC, congratulated the graduates. “You have worked so hard,” she said, “and your teachers, families, and friends have been so supportive. You are moving on to wonderful things.” The ceremony featured two student speakers: Alina Acosta, from the ESOL: College and Career Pathways Program, and Jayla German,
of the Youth Education Services Program. Both talked about the lessons they learned at NDEC – lessons that didn’t necessarily come from the classroom. “We learned that fear will only paralyze us,” Jayla said. “We have learned that falling down only means getting back up. … And we have learned that we can accomplish anything we put our minds to.” “In trying to be an example to my daughter, I show her to never stop learning,” said Alina. “Some lessons you never forget. Some lessons mark you for life. Some lessons leave you transformed.” Another recurring theme was “Never give up.” For example, Alina cared for her husband fulltime while he recovered from an accident. Despite the challenges of being a caregiver, Alina still attended classes regularly. “We can achieve our goals no matter the age,” she said. “Continue your studies. Seek out more opportunities and don’t be afraid to reach for your next goal.” Jayla agreed. “Giving up was not an option,” she stated, adding
that she was struggling at home and at school when she “seized an opportunity at NDEC and never looked back.” Today, Jayla works as an interpreter and is enrolled at Bunker Hill Community College with plans to become an ultrasound technician. After certificates and diplomas had been bestowed, Program Director Paula Jurigian asked the Youth Education Program graduates to stand up. “What you are about to do is a symbol of academic achievement,” she said. “It means that you have reached a significant milestone – graduation. Members of the Class of 2018, please turn your tassels to the left.” “Everywhere you go, you will take a little bit of NDEC with you,” concluded Mary Rose Durante. “We love to hear about what you’re doing and where you are. We are always here for you.” Founded in 1992, Notre Dame Education Center provides adults and youth with goaldriven education through a wide range of programs. For more information, visit the web site http://
SB Resident Named to Dean’s List at BU Kerri Dooley, a resident of South Boston, has recently been named to the Dean’s List at Boston University for the Spring semester. Each school and college at Boston University has their own criterion for the Dean’s List, but students generally must attain a 3.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), or be in the top 30 percent of their class, as well as a full course load as a full time student. Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research. Consisting of 16 schools and colleges, BU offers students more than 250 programs of study in science and engineering, social science and humanities, health science, the arts, and other professional disciplines, along with a number of multi-disciplinary centers and institutes integral to the University’s research and teaching mission.
Biele to Prioritize Roadway Safety and Address Traffic Congestion Will advocate for increased safety and state funding David Biele, a candidate for State Representative for the 4th Suffolk District, this week announced his public safety and traffic priorities, calling for investments in our roadways. As part of his campaign, Biele has spoken with residents about improving the efficiency and reliability of transportation, especially as the City of Boston continues to grow. Biele stated, “Over the course of the campaign, I have spoken with residents and parents who are concerned with pedestrian safety along the streets of South Boston, especially Day Boulevard, Farragut Road, and L Street. There is a real public safety risk from speeding motor vehicles and cut-through traffic for individuals and families. We have seen too far many accidents at these intersections involving individuals who only want to cross the street to use our beaches, parks, and fields.” Biele continued, “I’ve also spoken with residents who are concerned with the increasing amount of traffic on our streets, especially in areas like Kosciuszko Circle, A Street, Dorchester Avenue, Preble Street, L Street, and Old Colony Avenue, which negatively impact the quality of life in our neighborhoods.” He concluded, “The Commonwealth has authorized $25 million to implement transportation
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improvements. As your next State Representative, I will push our state agencies to spend that money on priorities in residential South Boston, like traffic signals and traffic calming measures on Day Boulevard and Farragut Road and improvements at bottlenecks like Kosciuszko Circle, before spending money on business priorities down the Waterfront. Money has been authorized for these safety and transportation measures, and we need to make sure it is spent in our neighborhood to address the roadway safety and traffic concerns on our streets.” Biele is a lifelong resident of South Boston where he has been deeply engaged with local community-based organizations. He serves as president of the Harry McDonough Sailing Center, board member of the South Boston Boys & Girls Club, and is actively involved with South Boston Special Kids and Young Adults and TEAM Mentoring Program through Catholic Charities’ Labouré Center. Biele was a longtime staffer to Nick Collins in his State Representative Office, working on policy, legislation, and constituent services. He is a graduate of Boston Latin School, Boston College, and Boston College Law School.
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2018 B&G Club Cruise – What a Great Evening
by Rick Winterson Last Wednesday evening, June 20, turned out to be perfect for a sunset cruise around Boston Harbor, despite the ominous gray stratocumulus cloud layers scudding overhead. But it was pleasantly cool, with a mild breeze, so the Provincetown II took off promptly at 7 p.m. from its berth at the pier on the west side of the World Trade Center. The occasion was the Annual 2018 Boys & Girls Club Harbor Cruise, which is actually a waterborne dance fest. Amidships, on the second deck, Kenny Morrell repeated his engagement from last year’s Cruise, soloing with his ”highly expressive” vocals, while accompanying himself on piano. Topside, old friend Doug Lane doubled as the Cruise’s DJ – he’s the Sports Technical Director during the day at WEEI, 93.7FM. The dancing on both decks was nothing short of active - even wild. Clubhouse Director Harry Duvall and Pattie McCormick were the Cruise’s host and hostess for the evening. There was much to watch in the Harbor, which is always busy, especially now that the South Boston Waterfront has been developed so rapidly. The Harbor fireboat greeted the Provincetown II as it departed. This is a small, red, tugboat-sized craft, with an almighty ability to throw water on fires around the Harbor. Its six streams add up to 180,000 gallons per hour. When you compare that figure to the normal tank truck capacity of 5,000 gallons, you get an idea of just how powerful that fireboat is. And planes kept taking off from Logan Airport all during the Cruise. Watching them taxi down the runway, right at you on board the Cruise ship, with their engines laboring, is
impressive. You subconsciously ask that quick question, “Will the plane make it?”, as it passes low and overhead. About halfway through the Cruise at 8:24 p.m., the sun set, making the Cruise date of June 20 the second longest day and second shortest night of 2018 (the day of June 21, the 2018 Summer Solstice, was one minute longer). The clouds had condensed into one stratus layer off the horizon, which allowed for a truly eye-catching sunset as the sun dropped below the distant, gray layer that had formed. The mostly still harbor waters reflected the sun as it set, making it doubly beautiful. A key part of viewing on Boston Harbor cruises is the chain of harbor islands – all 36 of them. Castle Island used to be one of them, before the causeways were built that enclose Pleasure Bay – the view of Fort Independence as the sun set is still striking. Spectacle Island consists of two deep green hills that were formed by using the soil excavated from the Big Dig. It wasdumped there on that island, and then landscaped. Take a cruise out to Spectacle and watch as Mother Nature reclaims all our careful landscaping, and turns it back into wilderness. Long Island has been deserted, ever since the bridge giving access from Quincy collapsed. Its buildings looked lonely as dusk followed the setting sun. And Fort Warren on Georges Island became gray and ghostly as darkness fell over it. Look up the legend of the “Lady in Black”, who still walks the parapets of Fort Warren. The return to the pier at the World Trade Center began just after nightfall – just in time to watch as the City of Boston skyline lit up. The harbor waters had become really calm, so that it was a contest as to whether the skyline or its reflection was the more brilliant of the two sights. Viewed from aboard the Provincetown II, it is evident that Boston has become a world-class city just since the turn of the century (and the millennium). The dancing on board continued non-stop. The Provincetown II eased into its dock promptly at 10 p.m. Then, there was naught to do but disembark quietly and head for home.
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SBCA News Congratulations to our 6Th Graders! South Boston Catholic Academy concluded their school year this past week with a closing Mass in which the first graders did a terrific job as greeters, readers and bringing the gifts up to the altar. Our Pastor, Father Robert Casey was the celebrant and our Parochial Vicar, Father Tom Olson, was a concelebrant and our SBCA Children’s Choir provided the wonderful music. We also had a celebration for Grade 6. We enjoy recognizing the accomplishments of our sixth graders who each have impressive school placements for the seventh grade. Many students will be flooding the halls of BLS, BLA, BC High, CM, Ursuline, Archbishop Williams and more. We wish all the Sixth Graders the very best! On Friday, the school closed with an Award Ceremony in the gym where students who embodied the school’s mission of “Faith, Family and Academic Excellence” were recognized. Thank you to all of the donors and families who made our Awards Ceremony possible. We also acknowledged and congratulated all our K2 students who will be Grade 1 students in September! We are so proud of our students and all of their accomplishments. We wish all of our students, families, faculty and staff a joyful summer and look forward to seeing our favorite faces back here in the fall, as well as, welcoming new students and families to our growing school family.
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Coca-Cola Spends Day of Stewardship on Carson Beach
On Saturday June 23rd staff from Coca-Cola of Northern New England joined Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay in a day of service at the Department of Recreation and Conservation (DCR)’s Carson Beach. Coca-Cola employees spent the morning cleaning up the beach’s shoreline, including Nick Martin of South Boston. Many brought along family members, getting their kids involved at a young age with beach preservation efforts. “As a resident of South Boston, this clean-up day was even more meaningful to me than it
otherwise would have been, and I know I can say the same for our associates and their families who pitched in. Coca-Cola has over 500 employees in greater Boston, and, just like everyone else, they enjoy visiting area beaches with their families during the summer,” said Nick Martin, Director of Public Affairs and Communications for Coca-Cola of Northern New England. “Partnering with Save the Harbor/Save the Bay was a truly rewarding way to give back to the community that we’re fortunate enough to be a part of.” The early morning volunteers collected litter and debris from along the entire shoreline and walkways for several hours. DCR staff supplied the team of over 20 people with trash pickers and garbage bags, and helped to haul away the bags once filled. The energetic team made it down the entire stretch of beach, clearing away numerous bagfuls of bottles, plastics, cigarette butts, and other litter. “This beach is really a gem not only for Bostonians but
for the region as a whole,” said Chris Mancini, Vice President of Operations and Programs at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay who led the group. “We have the cleanest urban beaches in American and Carson Beach is one of the cleanest in the region. We’re incredibly grateful to Coca-Cola of Northern New England for their partnership in helping to preserve and protect this resource for everyone to enjoy.” Carson Beach has had excellent water quality results in the past five years. The most recent tests show that Carson Beach water samples met swimming standards 100%
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Life Is Good – Phase Three
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by Rick Winterson South Boston Online initially reported on the “Life is Good Kids” (LiGK) Foundation last year, when Steve Gross, a clinical social worker and a “Playmaker” with LiGK gave a lecture at the Neighborhood House on LiGK’s efforts. Those now involved locally with this effort include Kay Walsh from the Action Center and Kathy Lafferty, Executive Director of the “Ollie” – the South Boston Neighborhood House. Earlier this year (February), we reported on a twoday training session LiGK held at the Boys & Girls Club facility/clubhouse. On Thursday morning, June 21, the LiGK Foundation held its first implementation meeting. This was to discuss the LiGK program’s implementation phase – they called it “Phase 303” – within the South Boston community. The meeting was held in the new LiGK quarters located here in South Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood, at 51 Melcher Street (by the way, you are welcome to South Boston!). To review the LiGK project so far, its specific target is childhood trauma. Steve Gross stated there are clinical definitions of the word “Trauma”, of course, but basically it means a “threatening experience” – so threatening that it can drastically damage a child’s ability to cope and grow. The child’s positive feelings about his/her life are replaced by overwhelming fear and helplessness. Without care and treatment, a child’s entire development may be permanently damaged after a trauma occurs. He also points out in his writings and in his lecturing that there are both acute traumas and chronic traumas – “acute” could mean
violence, school shootings, or natural disasters; “chronic” might include poverty, bullying, or long illnesses. Just recently, the sudden separation of immigrant children from their parents at the American border, followed by a lengthy time apart, combined both acute and chronic trauma. And unfortunately, trauma has become very frequent. An Executive Summary we received from the Life is Good Kids Foundation states that two out of three 16-year-olds report they’ve already experienced a potentially traumatic event in their young lives. The LiGK Foundation is now preparing to take the next step in dealing with youth trauma in South Boston. The meeting being described in this article was essentially a “Now, How?” get-together. South Boston was recognized as a unique, and therefore challenging, community in many ways, which includes a (very) rapidly changing population pattern, with at least four distinct demographics. LiGK is firmly committed to bringing its trauma care techniques to South Boston. In briefly explaining in advance what the LiGK Foundation will do for South Boston and its people in connection with trauma – acute and chronic – it may be useful to explain some of the terms LiGK uses. They refer frequently to “Play” and its healing powers, particularly in children of course, but also in adults, including those who are caregivers. Caregivers not only can experience trauma themselves, but may also experience both acute and chronic trauma, during their efforts to aid children in the throes of trauma. To LiGK, “Play” is “freely and joyfully connecting … with the world.” Doing something with a sense of joy turns it into Play. LiGK uses the word “Playmaker” on themselves and those they work with in the athletic sense – “someone who steps up … and does something that makes a positive, gamechanging difference”. Playmakers are always “positive”, and that rubs off on the people they deal with. As well as those they attempt to help. LiGK describes the word “Optimism” with a metaphor, by comparing it to rich, moist, loamy soil, out of which an enormous tree grows. The leaves on this tree include “Courage”, “Humor”, “Compassion”, “Openness”, “Creativity”, and “Love”.
A third-phase meeting at the Life Is Good offices in South Boston. Four LiGK people are pictured above left at the table – Chomba Kaluba (Guide), Lynn Gonsalves (Leader), Emily Saul (Guide), Kate Nugent (Program Director)
A partial view of the Life Is Good offices at 51 Melcher – welcome to South Boston.
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ZONING HEARING
The Zoning Commission of the City of Boston (“Zoning Commission”) hereby gives notice, in accordance with Chapter 665 of the Acts of 1956, as amended, that a public hearing will be held on July 11, 2018, at 9:30 AM, in Room 900, Boston City Hall, in connection with a petition for the Third Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Plan for 49, 51 and 63 Melcher Street within Planned Development Area No. 69, The 100 Acres/South Boston (“Third Amendment”), filed by the Boston Redevelopment Authority d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency. Said Third Amendment would modify the basement space at 63 Melcher Street from 2,695 gross square feet to 3,543 gross square feet, an increase of 848 gross square feet.
ZONING HEARING The Zoning Commission of the City of Boston (“Zoning Commission”) hereby gives notice, in accordance with Chapter 665 of the Acts of 1956, as amended, that a public hearing will be held on July 11, 2018, at 9:15 AM, in Room 900, Boston City Hall, in connection with Text Amendment Application No. 482 and Map Amendment Application No. 709, filed by the Boston Redevelopment Authority d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency. Said amendments would extend the South Boston Interim Planning Overlay District (“IPOD”), Article 27S, for a period of one year from the current expiration date of July 12, 2018.
A copy of the petition and the Third Amendment may be viewed at the office of the Zoning Commission, Room 952, Boston City Hall, between 9 AM and 5 PM any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.
Copies of the petitions and a map of the area involved may be viewed at the office of the Zoning Commission, Room 952, Boston City Hall, between 9 AM and 5 PM any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.
For the Commission, Jeffrey M. Hampton Executive Secretary
For the Commission, Jeffrey M. Hampton Executive Secretary
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Deadline for completed applications to be in lottery: 07/13/2018 Application must be submitted online or returned in person at the above address by 4:00 p.m., or mailed and postmarked by that day. Reasonable accommodations made. SELECTION BY LOTTERY Income and Assets limits apply. *Income minimums apply unless household has housing subsidy. Preferences apply: 5 accessible units (3 mobility impairments, 2 vision impairments and deaf/hard of hearing) Boston residency preference for 70% (34) of units, 5 units set aside for homeless households, 8 project-based MRVP units Use and Occupancy Restrictions apply: Minimum 1 per bedroom-Reasonable Accommodations made Walker Park is a smoke-free community For more info or reasonable accommodations, call WinnResidential at (617) 989-0168 / TTY/TDD: (800) 439-2370 For info about MRVP and units for households transitioning from homelessness, contact HomeStart at (617) 542-0338: https://www.homestart.org/
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Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concerts Return July 25
The Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series returns from July 25 to August 22 for another great season of outdoor music to entertain music fans of all ages on City Hall Plaza with Strictly Sinatra by Michael Dutra, Disco Night with Stardust, the classic soul of Charlie Thomas’ Drifters, and the grand finale featuring the legendary Trammps. Now celebrating 46 years as Boston’s longest-running free outdoor concert series, these performances bring four summer nights of great entertainment to this unique venue located in the heart of Boston. All shows begin at 7 p.m. The series is presented by Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment, the Boston Commission on Affairs of the Elderly, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with title sponsor Bank of America. Additional support is provided by Polar Beverages. The series kicks off July 25 with Strictly Sinatra featuring the music of Ol’ Blue Eyes as Michael Dutra takes to the stage drawing from a repertoire of more than 500 Sinatra classics. City Hall Plaza favorite Stardust returns on August 1 for Disco Night featuring classic dance floor and pop hits. Stardust is a “SuperBand” formed by gathering some of the most talented and experienced musicians in the entertainment industry and honed by over a decade of active rotation. Charlie Thomas’ Drifters return on August 15 with R&B classics including “Dance With Me,” “This Magic Moment,” Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Under The Boardwalk,” and more. The Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series closes August 22 with the Trammps performing hits including “Hold Back The Night,” “Where The Happy People Go,” “Soul Bones,” and their signature song “Disco Inferno” as featured on the soundtrack of “Saturday Night Fever.” For more information, please call (617) 635-4505 or visit the Parks Department online atboston.gov/departments/parks-andrecreation or facebook.com/bostonparksdepartment.
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