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Boston TriathlonTransforms Carson Beach

By Richard Campbell

by Rick Winterson

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hether your goal was to participate in the 9th annual FRIDAY Boston Triathlon to best your SATURDAY time, support a cause, or to be SUNDAY a spectator at this ever growing event; it was plain to see that this year the event gained significant traction. The Boston Triathlon fits into the superlative categoryengaging for spectators and participants alike, poised to be a transformative event for South Boston, and the city at large.

Despite overcast skies, the twoday event started off very well with the second annual Kid’s Day this past Saturday. Hundreds of kids fearlessly braved the waters at Carson beach, and ran their hearts out in the Kids’ Splash and Dash. The adult main event on Sunday included Olympic Swim

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Good News: Tom Tinlin of South Boston

Tom Tinlin dropped in at South Boston Online on Monday – 2017 has been quite a year for him and his family. He graciously consented to be interviewed.

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As you’ve likely heard, Tom suffered a brain aneurysm SUNDAY rupture – a sudden massive bleeding in his brain – three months ago on Sunday, April 30. Prompt and highly skilled medical attention, along with unstinting support from his family, friends, and professional associates, restored Tom to us. Even more important, these restored him to himself. His news is good, all good, so maybe this is a story that can be best told backwards. We’ll start with the good news at the end of Tom’s story.

After being released from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to his home, Tom regained his health and he’s on the verge of accepting a new position, perhaps before the end of this month. He looks good, and he appears to us to have recovered his faculties completely, especially his ready laughter. He is extremely optimistic about the future.

But there’s something of a backstory to this. At the beginning of June, just over a month after his brain aneuThe winner of the Men’s elite division of the Boston Triathlon rysm rupture, Tom decided not to resume his position Lucas Pozzetta from Merrimack, New Hampshire.

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Boston Needs to Lead On High Speed Rail

By Richard Campbell It is time for Boston’s innovators to get on board with high speed rail in New England. For years the concept of a truly new infrastructure to connect Boston to Washington has languished. Three hours and forty minutes to go from Boston to New York is not exactly high speed- that’s about 70 miles per hour. Outside of this embarrassing “high speed” figure, we have very little rail connecting us to western Massachusetts, and a major highway “problem”. Massachusetts state Senator Eric Lesser backed a bill study of an east-west expansion project, but it was vetoed by Charlie Baker. I understand wanting to tighten our belts, but bucking against high speed rail is costing the city and the surrounding areas with congestion, pollution, and high energy costs.

to bring the Boston to Washington high speed up to speed in 30 years.

For years citizens of Boston and the western part of the state have been considering high speed rail to connect our state economically. The idea for a high speed train from Springfield to Boston that would spread economic development has been delayed by politics long enough. Even though Lessor’s study had bipartisan support and the backing of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Massachusetts Sierra Club, and Transportation for Massachusetts, we are still nowhere on high speed rail. From millennials who are sensibly deciding they don’t want to sit for hours on the highway, to an older population that still would like to get around, to the striking energy savings, to what it would do for state wide real estate development along the corridor, it is obvious that high speed rail is in our future. The really big question is: just how long do we have to wait?

You want to stop the unending highway congestion, and constant planes over our heads, then get on board. A national high speed rail program would end our dependency on foreign oil for the majority of our travel and unclog our highways around metropolitan areas. In the United States, because of our dominating car culture, we use 8 to 10 times more oil per capita than Europeans.

Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited is the only train that runs between Springfield and Boston, and it takes about two and half hours. Really? Are they using steam locomotives? Racked with NIMBY complaints, the Federal Rail Administration dropped proposals to build new high speed rail tracks through New England, and they set their goals

It is clear we need some private forward minded investors to rectify this situation, as relying upon the government to bring our rail system up to a level that isn’t embarrassing when compared to China or Europe, clearly hasn’t worked. For South Bostonians, who are at the center of the northeast transportation hub, the need to keep highways from strangling us is getting a lot of attention. People complain constantly about highway and city congestion, and never seem to get the concept that high speed rail is the answer. Let’s put this in perspective: high speed rail supports 20 times the capacity of highways, and ten times the capacity of aviation. Read that again for clarity sake.

California is a state that couldn’t wait, launching its West Coast Rail Conference with people from all over the world this past spring. In short, high speed rail is already happening in California. With the advent of high speed-rail we could reduce our energy deficits by billions, and clean our environment simultaneously, and connect business centers in our nation with 200 mile-an-hour trains. The American highway system is such a frustrating boondoggle from wasted energy, to wasted time. I realize the

car companies are powerful, but this is ridiculous. Boston has more innovators and engineers per square foot that just about anywhere, and look at our trains. It is time for the universities, the city, the state, and private business to get on board to create the ground work for a new high speed rail system.

I can think of nothing better for the new South Boston Seaport District as well as the governor and mayor, then calling for a high speed rail symposium in the burgeoning Seaport District.

High speed rail will safely get where you are going. In point of fact, high speed rail is the safest transportation in the world, and highway accidents kill thousands of people every month. This past year traffic deaths rose to 40,200a six percent rise, and the highest ever, primarily because of our flawed transportation policy. Consider this: car accidents cause death every 11 minutes- and injure nearly 4 million a year.

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Good News:Tom Tinlin of South Boston

A relaxed (and happy) Tom Tinlin at the South Boston Online office on Monday.

continued from page 1 with the Commonwealth. As the Administrator of Highways in the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), he was often putting in 70-hour weeks, which meant phone calls at 3 a.m. and interrupted family vacations. His wife Heather and their children, Thomas (17) and Grace (15), discussed with him some of the things he had missed as their family was growing up around him. In addition, Tom wants to continue his support of several community organizations in South Boston, including Laboure, the Neighborhood House, the Fourth Presbyterian Church, and the City of Boston Credit Union, where Tom serves on the Board of Directors and which just opened a branch here

on West Broadway. He also plans to become very much involved in the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, in order to spread awareness and to diminish fear of such events.

So Tom and his family decided he would opt for a more balanced life.

Much of this decision stems from those who have influenced him. He gives the most credit to Heather (nee Kristin Heather Canavan), his wife of 25 years; their children Thomas and Grace are not far behind. Tom also has a great deal of respect for Gov. Baker and Mayor Walsh, who called to wish him well and tell him to get completely well. They are in charge of multi-billion dollar enterprises – Massachusetts and the City of Boston, respectively – yet they found a few moments

Mayor Martin J. Walsh to Speak at West End Civic Association The West End Civic Association announced that Mayor Martin J. Walsh will speak at 6: 00 PM, prior to the start of their summer meeting on August 14, 2017.

The Mayor’s speech is open to the public. All are welcome. We are delighted that the Mayor is coming to the West End. His presence always attracts a good deal of interest in the community.

The Mayor will speak in the Amy Lowell community room at 65 Martha Road. The doors will open at 5:45 PM. Seating is limited. Light refreshments will be served.

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each day to call Tom and to check in with his family. Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Secretary Stephanie Pollack, and he became closely associated while dealing with the epic 110-inch snows of 2015.

Another “Tom” – then Mayor Thomas Menino – was a key influence in Tom Tinlin’s life as well.

Tinlin began his 30 years of public service working security at Boston City Hall. Menino convinced him to get a college education, which he did at night together with a group of fellow students, who called themselves the “sweat hogs”. He then qualified for a Master’s degree in Public Administration at Suffolk. Under Menino, he was made Chief of Staff at the Boston Transportation Department and was then appointed the BTD’s Commissioner.

Book Signing at The Junction

by Rick Winterson In last week’s issue (JUL 27) of South Boston Online, we mentioned that South Boston native and author, Conor Jennings, was planning a book signing of his recently published book, “The Whaler”.

And of course, Tom Tinlin is a South Boston born-andbrought-up native. He closed this conversation by repeating how “amazingly grateful” he is for all the support he received, and for his return to good health. Most victims of brain aneurysm rupture aren’t that fortunate. Tom wants to do what he can, so that families don’t have to experience that kind of devastation in the future.

Conor held his book signing on Monday evening, July 31, at The Junction in Perkins Square, and it was quite successful – all 40 copies of “The Whaler” that Conor brought with him sold out in the first 60 minutes. “The Whaler” is the story of a highly ambitious Ivy Leaguer, who is working on the New York Stock Exchange when he inherits a pub on the Cape. His life quickly becomes doubly complex and challenging, as his feelings about “either/or” begin to surface.

(IMPORTANT NOTE: Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month is September. Get more information at bafound.org, especially about early detection signs.)

South Boston has been a home to many literary talents, so Online will review “The Whaler” in a future issue. Meanwhile, it can be purchased on Amazon.com.

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National Night Out, 2017 (NNO ’17)

by Rick Winterson National Night Out is a summer evening celebration that occurs all across America. The South Boston version (NNO ’17) took place on Moakley Field by the Will McDonough Fieldhouse on Tuesday evening, August 1.

A DJ, barbecue, and an enthusiastic crowd made it an evening to remember. NNO ’17 was arranged by the City of Boston and South Boston’s Station C-6, Boston Police Department.

Among the high points were the Awards – one of them, for bravery and community policing, was awarded to Yeelay Tankpor, Donald Pinckney, and Odelis Tejada. These three captured an armed man in South Bay Shopping Center, who had accosted a woman. They subdued the suspected assailant by themselves until the police arrived to arrest him. The Andrew Square Civic

Association (ASCA), represented

by Pattie McCormick and Linda Zablonski, received the Citizens Watch Award for their work in community efforts to make Andrew Square safer.

Many elected officials and members of the Boston Police Department were on hand, led by Mayor Marty Walsh and Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley. BPD Commissioner Bill Evans, who is a South Boston resident, also spoke. Everyone on the program thanked those in attendance at NNO ’17 for their help in making the South Boston community what it is.

A number of community service tables were set up at NNO ’17. You might want to check out The Beverly Boston – affordable housing (thebeverlyboston. com). And the Farmers Market will hold their “Kids Day” this coming Monday afternoon, August 7, in Perkins Square. See you there.

Donald Pinckney, Yeelay Tarkpor, and Odelis Tejada receive bravery awards at NNO ’17.

These were your hosts at NNO ‘17 Tuesday night – Capt. Joe Boyle (Station C-6), John Allison (the Mayor’s office), and Sgt. Michael Mylett (Community Services Officer at C-6).

Welcome to all of South Boston from the McDonough Fieldhouse at Moakley Field.

BPD Officer Frank Williams and BHA Administrator Bill Mcgonagle at NNO ’17.

Mindy waves from the Coast Guard cutter sent by the local USCG

Barbie, Shelly, and Marynell staff the Probation Office table.

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City Councilor Candidate Ed Flynn At National Night 2017

Pattie McCormick and Linda Zablonski (at left) receive the Citizens Watch Award to the Andrew Square Civic Association at NNO ‘17.

Familiar faces at the Gavin table – Karen, Jen, and Kaitlyn at National Night Out, ’17.

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Triathlon Mom Lisa Lipari with her kids Jessie and Sloan

Team GE- General Electric, being casual.

Boston Triathlon

was 1.5k, Olympic Bike was 35K, and Olympic Bike was 5K, and many “shorter” sprint activities.

Let’s put this in perspective shall we: most of us would collapse in fatigue after one of these events.

This year’s Boston Triathlon was organized by ethos- spelledwith a lower case e- and primarily sponsored by the international firm Columbia Threadneedle Investments, with heavily support by Boston Medical Center. Hosted at Carson Beach by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the event provided more than exercise and gathering for anyone willing to get wet, bike hard, and run to exhaustion. For the roughly 1,700 athletes in the main event, the successive waves of every form of humanity represented a powerful cultural/athletic movement, and for Carson Beach regulars it presented a pleasant surprise: a really cool free event for the kids.

The logistics of this heady experience ran like a well-polished machine. Michael O’Neil, event director for the Boston Triathlon,

and ethos president, in an interview with BNN news, called Carson Beach the perfect venue for an urban triathlon, because of the clean harbor waters, highway access, parking, and amenities. He and his staff defined the phrase: leadership by example. Veterans in the race scene, John Mortimer of Millennium Running, kept the race on course, and Will Thomas, Director of Swimming handled logistics of all the brave wet suitors in form. It should be noted how great Boston Triathlon staff member Karen Smyers was, as she organized, officiated, and handled the awards ceremony on the Kid’s Day. From beginning to end, there was such a swirl of activity happening at once that my shutter finger was getting sore.

Anyone who thinks this is all just frivolous fun, would soon come to understand that this event is also a multilevel campaign against addictions, and particularly the opioid crisis facing New England and the nation. Rather continued on page 8

Leadership Team from Columbia Threadneedle Investments.

Noreaster Pro Triathlon Team- they win the logo award.

BMC Staffers & Team members were on a mission!

Ladies red hats take the plunge.

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Karen Smyers and John Mortimer on Kid’s Day.

Men’s Red Caps start diving in.

Team Columbia members at the finish line.

Digging down deep for more energy.

Women’s Elite Winners Beth Shutt, Sonia Kent, Monica Adler at the finish line.

Ted Truscott and Rupert Pybus from Columbia Threadneedle with Sonja Kent Women’s Elite Champ

Ladies didn’t seem that impressed with the great bike race.

Sailing in with ease, as bikers prepare in the background.

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than preaching a heavy handed message, this is a group who actively persuades young and old alike, to find fun in life through intense physical fitness, and joining a social compact- one that has a truly unique culture. I confess that I knew Triathlon racers were a committed group, but I never knew about their transformative culture. This is an international group vested in giving people the opportunity to be at their best among family and friends. Boston Medical Center Team BMC, and Columbia Threadneedles team were prominent in the activities throughout the two days, in athletics, and providing information on addiction fighting programs.

There were running clubs, company groups, and athletes bonding by locale- making this somewhat like a cross between the Olympics and a school reunion. People who say our nation lacks role models or has cynically given up, need to see the triathlon world up close.

In every category of participants the remarkable thing was just how passionate and humble these athletes were. Speaking of which…

The winner of the Men’s elite triathlon category, Lucas Pozzetta, aged 29- who incidentally just finished taking first place in the Iron Man at Lake Placid last week on July 22nd- put the whole event into context quite modestly when I gushed at his accomplishments. To paraphrase, he basically said that triathlon is about perspective, and that everyone’s race is a unique experience, and can’t be compared. His remarkable times were SWIM 19:19, BIKE 49:08, and RUN 34:08.

The inner power in that modest stature was something simultaneously out of this world, and deeply down to earth. I thought briefly of how nice it would be if more national sports figures would take a page out of his playbook, and then got engrossed as fellow triathletes came up to him with their stories.

If you want pure athletics without the hype, this is the right place to be.

In very close second in the Elite Men’s category was Spenser Ralston,

age 22, who clocked in at SWIM 19:36, BIKE 49:34, and RUN 34:09. In third place in the Men’s elite was Mat Alford, age 29, with the time of SWIM 19:28, BIKE 50:47, RUN 33:22. In the Women’s elite, Sonja Kent, age 25, finished first with SWIM 20:18, BIKE 58:01, RUN 37:21.

Beth Shutt, age 38. took second with SWIM 23:51, BIKE 54:10, RUN 38:41. Monica Adler, age 25, placed third with SWIM 22:14, BIKE 56: 27, RUN 38:28. Notice how close the women’s times are to the men’s.

These are amazing times for any elite athletes, but what is more impressive is the number of “older” athletes who competed very well. Anyone doing this kind of thing between the ages of 50 and 60 has defied physical odds- but what is one to think about the 72-year-old athletes still doing this?

When people say numbers are not age, it is mostly a dastardly cliché- but not in this field of competitors. In Olympic Team Relays: I Race Like A Girl came in first place, Nine Dragons and AMPD tied for second, with the sponsor’s own team ethos coming in 3rd, Iron Strong Men in 4th, and team Team DUO coming in 5th. There are some truly funny and quirky names of teams. Try these: Where’s the Beer, Two Dudes and a Diva.

Team Yes with Dicrector Bryan Van Dorp

Kid’s Day was a little cool, but these guys didn’t mind.

The Kids Are Alright: South Boston Pretty Proud!

The youth field was less crowded, but perhaps no less competitive. The water was colder and the day chillier, but the kids faced it without wet suits, and did alright!

In the ages 7-8 boy’s category Ethan Bauer of Belmont, took first, Connor Swanson of Newtonville, took second, and South Boston’s own Finn Cawley took third. For the girls: Anna Baker Dimock, from Brookline came in first, Adele Dupere of Newton took second, and Alyssa Gu, from Andover took third.

Kevin Spellman EMT from Boston EMS and Dr. Zaid Altawil from BMC were on duty for medical assistance on Kid’s Day.

In the Boy’s 9-10 age category Aleksey Trubskyy, from Andover took first, Michael Clark, of Boston placed second, and Callum Royal, of Roslindale, took third. In the Girls 9-10 category: Eleanor Allan from Cambridge took first, Isabel Sheppeck from South Boston, took second, Saoirse Callanan, also from South Boston, came in third.

In the hotly contested 11-12 age category race, for the boys: Jack Labelle from Peabody took first, Patrick Harnan, from South Boston second, and Ryan Shields from South Boston took third. I think the Southie kids had a winning strategy. For the girls: Chase Lovett from Kingston took first, Olivia Martinez from Peabody took second, and Emeline Daley, from Brookline took third. continued on page 9

The girls group had plenty of experienced swimmers!

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Triathlon: KidWinners continued from page 8 The Young Men’s and Women’s Group ages 13-15 was led

by Emily Grace Crown from South Boston. The Young Men’s group first place was Jake Bruno, of Stoneham, second place by Seamus O’Brien, from Brookline, and Amiri Sulker from Hyde Park took third. Coming in second place in the young women’s group was Alice Fischerall the way from Barrington RI. Boston city kids were well represented in the Splash and Dash, with programs like Yes Kids, Youth Enrichment Services.

According to Bryan Van Dorp, the director of Yes, the organization has offered year-round youth programs since the 1960’s, offers summer track and field events twice a week at Moakley Park, brought a group of athletes, and fully intends to keep doubling the roll call of local students for the Boston Triathlon with each season.

The sponsors tables were packed with bling and samples: as varied as Clif Bar Company, who provided multiple energizer stations with cases and case of free product, also partnered with Highland Bike Park to build a miniature trail bike course for kids, to VeloFix Mobile Bike repair van, to more charitable organizations like Race Cancer Foundation, and the team from Boston Medical Center.

School kids from South Boston and the city should look to participate in these events in preparation for competitive sports and to fulfill an active lifestyle. The underlying message is that athletic activity and social cohesion are the natural antithesis to dangerous addictions- and the easily accessible message is: have fun.

For more information on times, standings, and event details go to: http://www.bostontri.com/ For information on addiction and resources for help see the Boston Medical site at: https://www. bmc.org/addiction-medicine

Is that Evan Markos & Colm Gilroy from South Boston?

Conor Swanson & Ethan Bauer

Chase Lovett & Olivia Martinez

Alice Fischer on left, and Emily Grace Crown from South Boston.

Alyssa Gu, Anna Baker Dimock, Adele Dupere

Mara Stein from Peabody sang the national anthem.

Chase Lovett finishes strong.

Patrick Harnan, South Boston; Jack Labelle; Ryan Shields, South Boston

Saorise Callanan, South Boston, Elanor Allen, Isabelle Sheppeck- South Boston

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John Shea, South Boston Muralist

by Rick Winterson

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n our July 20 issue, South Boston Online published a photoessay about the eight various painted murals that adorn the walls of South Boston.

One of those murals – on the C Street side of Al’s Liquors at 226 West Broadway – is actually two murals. The painting to the right is an unsigned coat of arms for the Dropkick Murphys. Is that symbolic of the original “retreat” up in Essex County or today’s wellknown band? And does any one of our readers know who painted it?

The left-hand portion of the mural(s) on Al’s Liquors (also unsigned) has Ireland’s unification as its theme, along with the slogan, “Ireland unfree will never be at peace!” Online asked in our July 20 article if anyone knew who the painter was; we received a call last week from Kate Murphy.

She told us that the Irish unification mural was painted by John Shea, who had also painted at least one other Irish unification mural about Northern Irish Aid (NorAID). This second mural by John was located by the Broadway “T” Station. The writer of this article was one of John’s South Boston friends as well, but I was unaware that he had created at least two local murals.

John’s life was challenging, to say the least. He overcame significant inherited difficulties and made himself into a cultural polymath. His talents extended from mural painting to writing. He was an accomplished author of short fiction and a poet – his poetic works were stirring when read aloud. And of course, he could write polemically and persuasively - John was an activist par excellence. The old photo of him that accompanies this article catches him in what seems to be a contemplative moment, but take my word for it - John was just figuring out what he was going to do next.

According to Kate Murphy, John spent several years in Ireland.

He was active in the cause of unification; he had an Irish woman as a partner, who was equally dedicated to the cause. After he returned, John spent much of his time and energy on writing, as well as on his continued efforts towards Irish unification. This culminated in the NorAID meeting in Boston in the spring of 2008. John himself resided in South Boston for a while, and then in a Chinatown apartment later on. Unfortunately, John is gone from us. He died very young about nine years ago, at just under 40 years of age.

John Shea’s mural on Al’s Liquors – “Ireland Unfree Will Never Be At Peace!”

The Dropkick Murphys’ coat of arms. Does anyone know who painted this?

Another mural (now gone) by John Shea. It was located by Broadway Station.

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By Rick Winterson

Angelo Fernandes, a Street Worker assigned to South Boston by the City, makes a point during a meeting at the South Boston Action Center.

Angelo has been with us since early this year, and bases his efforts out of the Condon School/Community Center.

In his role as our Street Worker, he focuses on working with South Boston’s young

people from 16 to 24. When asked about his job, Angelo simply replies, “I’m here to help the community.”

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Flynn Releases Plan to Reopen Long Island Treatment Facility needs to be done to take on this growing epidemic. Flynn’s plan details use of linkage funds from development, CPA resources, and public-privatenon-profit partnerships to fund recovery services and patient transportation.

Flynn said, “Combating addiction and supporting those in recovery is critical to saving lives and making our city a safer and healthier place to live and raise a family. For the past decade, I’ve worked closely with residents whose lives have been ravEd Flynn, candidate for Boston City Council District 2 has released a plan to reopen the Long Island treatment facility that was closed in 2014. Flynn, who works as a probation officer has made investing in recovery programming a cornerstone of his campaign for City Council.

Though the Walsh Administration has nearly replaced all of the services that were available on Long Island, more

aged by addiction, and I want to continue this advocacy as City Councilor.

Re-opening Long Island is a critical piece to Boston’s recovery strategy, and after meeting with numerous residents, addiction and recovery professionals, and stakeholders, we have a plan to make that happen.”

Flynn’s plan involves transportation by daily shuttle bus from Boston Medical Center to the Waterfront

and then a ferry to Long Island.

The transportation will be paid for

the Boston Public Health Commission

Fund. A portion of the City’s Com-

to float bonds to finance the recon-

munity Preservation Act funds will go

towards

vices can begin. Linkage for new developments will be used to allow

in part by the Boston Parking Meter

also

upgraded significantly before ser-

struction of Long Island’s facilities.

transportation.

The facilities on Long Island will be Transportation: · Vans will shuttle those seeking treatment from Massachusetts Avenue to the Waterfront. · Ferries will be used to bring patients to Long Island Services: · Facilities will be upgraded to adequately serve the needs of all seeking treatment · Emergency medical care will be made available via medflight.

Infrastructure: · This plan proposes a new partnership with Boston Medical Center and the Boston Public Health Commission. · This partnership will be similar to a 1995 partnership the City of Boston undertook between the Boston Public Health Commission and the BU Medical Center. This partnership worked to deliver healthcare and medical services to our most vulnerable residents. · Flynn will file a Home Rule Petition similar to the Boston Public Health Act of 1995.

Funding: · The city will create a PILOT program similar to those used for hospitals and medical schools which currently do not pay real estate taxes in Boston.

Pregnant Workers Fairness Bill Signed into Law Senator Forry and Representative Collins Advance Bill to Promote Rights of Pregnant Women in the Workplace

State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry and State Representative Nick Collins recently joined their colleagues to pass a bill that would ensure pregnant workers are given reasonable accommodations in the work place. The Legislature sent it to the Governor’s desk where it was signed into law last week.

“I am immensely proud to support this bill that is important to women, important to families, and important for our Commonwealth” said Rep. Collins. “This is the right thing to do to support healthy families and secure fundamental rights to reasonable accommodation. I am proud to work with my colleagues in the legislature, Senator Forry, and Governor Baker to make this law.”

The legislation makes it ille-

gal for an employer to discriminate against, refuse to employ, or terminate an individual due to pregnancy or a condition related to pregnancy. Although some employers voluntarily abide by these standards, solidifying these regulations into law guarantee these rights to all women employed anywhere in the Commonwealth.

Reasonable accommodations may include time off to recover from childbirth; more frequent, longer paid or unpaid breaks; procuring or modifying equipment or seating; obtaining temporary transfer, job restructuring, or lighter duty; and private nonbathroom space for expressing breast milk, among others.

The bill directs companies to engage in a collaborative, good faith process with employees and prospective employees to determine effective and reasonable accommodations, and goes into effect in April 2018.

· Linkage funds for new developments will be used to allow the Boston Public Health Commission to float bonds to finance the reconstruction of Long Island’s facilities. · Transportation to and from Long Island will be partially funded by the City›s Parking Meter Fund. · A shuttle service is approximately $2-3 million annually, while the cost of a bridge would be approximately $150 million. This plan will save tax payers money and provide a much needed service.

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National Night Out Photos

Local reporter Sal Giarritani and City Council Candidate Joe Kebartas.

I am writing to voice my support for Ed Flynn’s candidacy for District City Councilor. Raising kids in South Boston, I know how important it is to have great public schools. Ed Flynn understands this, and he has been a tireless advocate for public education, after school programming, and our local youth sports leagues. As a BPS parent, Ed knows what’s at stake for our kids.

I also appreciate Ed’s continued commitment to our community.

He is selfless in his volunteerism and dedication to the neighborhood, and I know that he will continue to do so on the City Council. Ed Flynn has earned my vote for City Council, and I hope he will earn yours as well! Donna Rans,South Boston

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City Council candidate Joe Kebartas and Carmen.

The party crowd from Old Harbor/MEM at National Night Out 2017.

BPD Dep. Sup’t. Winnie Cotter and Dan Conley, Suffolk District Attorney, at NNO ‘17

Phyllis, Marie, and Eileen are welcome guests at National Night Out 2017 at Moakley Field.

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AUGUST 3rd 6-8:30 PM L Street Tavern SUMMER CAMPAIGN RECEPTION FOR ED FLYNN Join friends and neighbors for a neighborhood fundraiser for Ed Flynn for City Council on Thursday, August 3rd from 6pm-8:30pm at L Street Tavern. Hosted by: Jack Woods Jeffrey Haynes Stephen McKenna, Jr Peggy Woods Doherty Robert Cox Tommy Casper Heather Foley

FREE THURSDAYS AT THE ICA General Admission is FREE ALL DAY on Thursday.

AUGUST 3rd, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Also on the same evening see FREE performance by Harborwalk Sounds: Mais 55, high energy Brazilian Music: sponsored by Berkeley College of Music.

AT: Institute of Contemporary Art

BOOTCAMP BY GREICHEN ON MOAKLEY PARK AUGUST 3rd 6:00 am – 7:00 am. Fee: $12.00 Get a Cardio & Strength workout to start your day.

All fitness Levels are Welcome.

PEDDOCKS ISLAND YOUTH FISHING AUGUST 3rd 12:00 to 2:00 PM BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS PEDDOCKS ISLAND YOUTH FISHING Learn the basics of Saltwater fishing from the pros on Peddocks Island Take the boat from Long Wharf at 8:30 or 10:30.

AUGUST 3rd 6”30 to 9:00 PM

BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS EVENING CLAMBAKE Fees: Adults $99.00, CHILDREN $40.00

FIRST FRIDAYS: WHITE HOT VOL 4 AT THE ICA ICA Museum, Seaport, Friday, Aug 04, 2017 5:00pm - 10:00pm Held the first Friday of every month from 5 to 10 PM for an evening of art, music, cocktails, and dancing all night. This 21+ event does sell out; advance tickets are recommended. ICA members are always guaranteed entry; admission is free for members and $15 for nonmembers.

AUGUST 5TH SATURDAY 2:00 PM CASTLE ISLAND BERKLEE MUSIC CONCERT Summer in the City Nicolás Emden in Boston ADMISSION FREE VINTAGE BASE BALL ON GEORGES ISLAND AUGUST 5TH SATURDAY BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS 11:00 am Georges Island FREE. Step back in time and watch a Civil War-era baseball game with original rules and uniforms.

SUMMER CONCERTS AT GEORGES ISLAND AUGUST 5TH SATURDAY BOSTON HARBOR 1:00 PM to 2:00 pm. Alexis Newman / Mitchell SUNDAY AUGUST 13TH, 11:00 AM

SEAFOOD FESTIVAL, BOSTON FISH PIER, SEAPORT DISTRICT 306 Northern Avenue.

AUGUST 17TH 5-8 PM

4TH ANNUAL MARTIN RICHARD MEMORIAL 1 MILE INVITATIONAL On Thursday, August 17, join YES at the 4th Annual Martin Richard Memorial 1 Mile Invitational. The event takes place at Moakley Park (1005 Columbia Rd) in South Boston.