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“September: it was the most beautiful of words, he’d always felt, evoking orange-flowers, swallows, and regret.” (Alexander Louis Theroux, American novelist and poet) VOLUME XVIII - ISSUE 38
BPH Board Meeting: A Briefing on Opioids This is #19 in the series of articles that South Boston Online has written in the last year on drug and alcohol abuse. The previous article (#18) dealt with a new mission the 3-1-1 Hotline has assumed – helping callers with drug issues. Its message was simple: If a friend or your family (or maybe you yourself?) has a drug problem, call 3-1-1. This article (#19) discusses the recent Boston Public Health Commission Director’s meeting on Boston’s – and South Boston’s - opioid crisis. by Rick Winterson Wednesday afternoon, September 21, the Board of Directors of the Boston Public Health
FAN/CAN Holds Prescription Turn-In
Commission (the BPH Commission) held its bi-monthly meeting at 1010 Mass. Avenue. These meetings are generally open to the public. The Board consists of five members having legal and medical backgrounds, whose prime concern, of course, is public health. Around 100 people attended. The main part of this meeting was a Presentation, which began immediately after the Board took care of its internal business – approval of the minutes, a report from the Executive Director, and so on. The topic of the Presentation was the Opioid Crisis in and around Boston; it consisted of three briefings from Chief Jim Hooley, Boston EMS; Dr. Ed Bernstein, Boston Medical Center; and Lia Beltrame, Continued on Page 3
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On Saturday morning, September 17, South Boston’s FAN/CAN Advisory Collaborative with the South Boston Youth Council, hosted a take-back of anyone’s leftover medicines. This is done annually during Recovery Month (September) in front of BPD Station C-6. Capt. Boyle and his staff then made sure that all turned-in medicines were disposed of legally and safely. Kay Walsh, who organized the prescription take-back, is shown with her young helpers – Tracey, Judy, and Rodolfo – as they got ready to set up their turn-in point in front of South Boston’s Boston Police Station C-6. Good going, people!
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Second Public Meeting – GE’s HQ Project by Rick Winterson South Boston Online has reported previously on the proposed General Electric Headquarters Project (our August 4 and September 8 issues). The required second Public Meeting was held last Wednesday evening, September 21, in the BRA (Boston Redevelopment Authority) conference room at City Hall. Sonai Gandhi, a Senior Advisor with the BRA, hosted and introduced the meeting; Peter Cavanaugh of GE discussed the project’s design progress to date. He then took questions and suggestions from the crowd of about 50 people, mostly from the Fort Point neighborhood where GE plans to relocate. We will provide a summary of the September 21 meeting below. You can read detailed BRA project updates by visiting http://www.bostonredevelopmentauthority.org /newscalendar/news-updates. To review specifics and make comments on the GE project, visit: http://www.bostonredevelopmentauthority.org/projects/ development-projects/generalelectric-(ge)-headquarters-project. NOTE: The public comment periodendsthisFriday,September30. The proposed GE Headquarters Project will be located on Fort Point Channel on a plot that is now the north end of the Procter & Gamble/Gillette parking lot. A new, 12-story building is proposed; two existing six-story brick buildings (5 and 6 Necco Court) will be refurbished and incorporated into the GE Project, which also includes green space, Harborwalk improvements, and other amenities. This project will fit into the so-called 100-Acre Master Plan, as amended for the third time. The participants in the September 21 meeting brought up a number of specific questions and objections. Some dealt with transportation modes, which GE is attempting to keep as “green” as possible. Both public and
employees bike racks, 180 of them, will be provided as amenities to encourage transport other than private autos. Some 1,200 vehicle trips will be generated on a weekday, to be managed by a GE Transportation Coordinator, who can arrange “T” passes, guaranteed rides home, and so on. Also, there are more than 3,000 parking spaces within a reasonable walk from the proposed GE Project. The need for adding a GE shuttle service was a key question from the audience. Questions also arose about the integration of the GE Headquarters with the Harborwalk, ranging from whether the connection between the Harborwalk and GE could become a “hang out” to the positioning of the Channel dock for kayaking. Storm water flows from the new GE structure were also questioned. The views of the whole Project from its south side received significant comment, including the suggestion that there be an entrance on that side of the new building. The 12-story height of the building actually fits well against the Boston skyline across the Fort Point Channel, so it does not appear to be excessively intrusive. A key point was the retention of at least one of the two overhead “green bridges” - one that stretches between the two brick buildings on Necco Court that GE plans to preserve; the other that goes across Necco Court from the third to the sixth stories of the connected buildings. From the outside, these are do not appear to be in safe, usable condition; their interior condition is unknown but GE said they’ll refurbish the one between their own buildings at 5 and 6 Necco Court.. The second Public Meeting on September 21 went a bit over the 8 p.m. time limit and it was lively throughout. However, GE seemed cooperative and it appears that the GE Headquarters Project is generally acceptable to most residents of the Fort Point neighborhood.
Annual Blessing of the Animals All are welcome to bring their lovable pets to the Annual Blessing of the Animals in honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals. This will take place on Sunday, October 2 outside
Gate of Heaven Church at 1PM, downstairs in the I Street Courtyard near the Celtic Cross, following the noon Mass. Please have your pets on a leash or in a pet carrier.
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treatments. Access, availability of space, and type of treatment are all choices that have to be made on the road to recovery. Help in making those choices is essential for the person in the grip of an addiction. And the early recovery period, even when very successful, can be long – from detox and medical care to a halfway house and then on to a sober residence can take a year, and it requires proper guidance, treatment, and facilities all along the way.
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PAATHS Program Director in the Bureau of Recovery Services. Questions and answers followed. The purpose of this article will be to reinforce the message that help is available to anyone who is having a drug or alcohol problem – a friend, a family member, or you yourself (?). South Boston Online recognizes that some of the facts and figures we’ll present are clinical and make for dry reading. But with our opioid crisis at its peak right now, we must stay informed. Hooley of the EMS spoke first. So far in 2016, up to September 16, the EMS has responded to 2,193 “incidents” (as they’re called) related to narcotics. Of these, 53% of the victims were thought to have taken opioids – heroin, usually – and they were given Narcan, a highly effective way to combat an opioid overdose. And Narcan itself is harmless. Interesting sidelights from the EMS records show that over the last five years, EMS calls for narcotic abuse have doubled and use of Narcan has tripled – far more opioids overdoses, in other words. Three-quarters of the victims were male. The four greatest number of EMS calls were in zip codes 02119 (South End), 02118
The Boston Public Health Commission recently held an open Board meeting at 1010 Mass. Avenue on the opioid crisis in and around Boston. (Dudley area), 02125 (Upham’s Corner over to Harbor Point), and 02127 (the ol’ hometown). Dr. Bernstein from the BMC spoke next. He stated his message (and mission) very clearly and briefly – to open up faster ways to get victims to treatment, using what he called Opioid Urgent Care Centers (OUCCs). Just since August 1, BMC has gotten a grant for its “Faster Paths to Treatment” (FPT), which creates and uses a cooperative or collaborative approach to rapid treatment, while preserving confidentiality and the victim’s selfawareness as much as possible. Here again, the geographic dis-
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tribution is informative – BMC received the most narcotic emergencies, then Mass General; New England Medical Center and Carney tied for third place. PAATHS Director Lia Beltrame talked of the PAATHS program – now four years old – as being a method for weaving together the many available
But the BPH Commission’s Board meeting was upbeat, and the presentations – each about 20 minutes long – were quite informative. So, here’s the two-part message South Boston Online would like to leave with you: First, if a friend or your family (or you yourself?) has a drug or alcohol problem, help is available - never forget that! Second, getting that help could be as simple as calling 3-1-1.
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Forry and Collins continue push for bsu Service improvements
Bus Upgrades in South Boston to improve MBTA service in South Boston,” she concluded. “These improvements would have the added benefit of attracting riders to a central hub, which will relieve overcrowding at local street corners by fixing the problem at its source. We need action from the MBTA now. People can’t wait any longer.” said Rep. Collins
State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry and State Representative Nick Collins continue to press the MBTA to improve service and efficiency on bus routes in South Boston. Since public meetings held last year on bus service they have urged the MBTA to explore several recommendations to increase efficiency and reliability of buses in South Boston. First, they have requested that the MBTA revitalize the City Point Bus Terminal on East First Street to accommodate passenger platforms and other amenities. The terminal is currently underutilized and could greatly improve systemwide service if renovated. Furthermore, easements purchased by MassPort recently provided the MBTA with $7 million
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which could be leveraged for these crucial improvements. Secondly, Sen. Forry and Rep. Collins requested that the MBTA review the Number 7 Bus, including an examination of express service to South Station. In one potential new configuration, express buses would travel from the City Point Terminal down East First Street and turn onto Summer Street with stops at the Boston
Convention & Exhibition Center and South Station, relieving congestion, reducing wait times, and improving service and reliability. “The overcrowding plus long waits for the number 7 bus are a problem and remain a top priority,” said Senator Forry. “Rep. Collins and I are working on creative solutions to allocate resources
A public meeting schedule has been requested for this fall to solicit feedback from riders on service changes. This initiative is the first of a three part plan by Sen. Forry and Rep. Collins as they focus on the MBTA, MassDOT, and transportation infrastructure upgrades in South Boston. In the coming weeks the lawmakers will address plans for upgrading Kosciusko Circle and improving financial sustainability system-wide.
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Dedham Savings Branch Formally Opens by Rick Winterson By now, no one has to be told about South Boston’s booming business scene. And it’s not just on the Waterfront, it’s also along Broadway, both West and East. West Broadway has attracted several large, bustling social gathering spots, East Broadway has found space for neighborhood places, upscale services, and now a Dedham Savings (“your bank”) Branch at 636 East Broadway, right next to the Library. A pleasant, versatile area is inside the Branch, with spacious offices, large screen viewing, and even facilities for the Branch’s customers. The Branch is currently staffed by a nucleus of six individuals. As you are served by a Branch Supervisor, you can see the numerous
officials and dignitaries, among them our own City Councilor Bill Linehan. Dedham Savings’ President and CEO Peter G. Brown remarked upon their decision to open a branch in South Boston. It was in part due to the strong business growth climate here, of course, but Brown also emphasized the “excellent fit” between the bank and South Boston, along with the enthusiasm with which Dedham Savings was welcomed. The Southie branch staff – Branch Manager Valleri Lovely is at center; (from l.) Branch Supervisor Daniel Gratzer, Assistant Branch Manager Keisha Shirley, Branch Supervisor Charles Sitting, Branch Supervisor Michael Brennan. causes Dedham Savings supports, including ALS Research and combating lung diseases, on the monitor behind the bank counter.
The formal opening began at 10 a.m. last Thursday, September 22. Refreshments were served, and the first customers of the morning were greeted by bank
The Branch’s staff and the various officials then adjourned outside and cut an eye-catching, brilliant red ribbon, officially opening the newest Branch of Dedham Savings (“your bank”). Welcome to South Boston.
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Did you know there is a project planned for South Boston to take trucks off neighborhood streets?
Thomas J. Butler Memorial Park
Thomas J. Butler Memorial Park and Freight Corridor
At Massport, we’re working hard to be a good neighbor. That’s why we’re building the Thomas J. Butler Freight Corridor – which will take 400-500 container trucks off East First Street, and a portion of Summer Street, every single day. Slated to open in 2017, the Thomas J. Butler Freight Corridor includes: • Beautiful landscaped green space covering a 4.5 acre Thomas J. Butler Memorial Park with lighted paths for walkers and runners, bike racks and a new dog park. • 95 new on-street parking spaces along East First Street. • A 0.6 mile long roadway (which includes a 500ft bridge) dedicated solely for Conley Terminal container truck traffic. • A 16-foot-high noise reduction wall along East First Street to create an effective sound barrier. • Interpretive panels that honor the history of South Boston. • State-of the-art security facility which will increase the safety of Port operations. With more than 7,000 jobs, the Port of Boston is the City’s 6th largest employer, and a critical component of the state’s economy, contributing $4.6 billion annually along with 50,000 total jobs. We are also dedicated to creating projects that enhance the quality of life for our nearest neighbors.
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Italian-American Day at M Street Beach
On Saturday, September 24, the annual Italian-American Day was held at M Street Beach to present the annual Italian-American of the Year Award to a deserving South Boston resident. The recipient of the 2016 Italian American Year Award was Rudy Ventresca “for his dedication and commitment to the South Boston community and for the credit you have brought to your Italian-American heritage.� Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Representative Nick Collins, Boston District City Councilor, Michael Flaherty, Michael Donovan, Clerk of Superior Court, along with Boston Police Commissioner, William Evans, mingled with the crowd, that gathered beneath sunny, blue skies. Unfortunately, Rudy Ventresca was unable to attend the event.
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Weighing the College Decision By J. Keith Motley, PhD, UMass Boston Chancellor
This is the season when many high school seniors, and their parents, will make a most important decision—picking a college or university that is the right fit academically, financially, and socially. As chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Boston and a father of college students, I know that finding academic excellence, an inviting community, and an appropriate price point are critical elements in the decision-making process. I’m proud that UMass Boston has established itself as a studentcentered, urban public research university that welcomes and supports students of all backgrounds by providing them with an excellent education and modest tuition and fees. We take pride in fostering a community of diversity and inclusion, and continue to be the most diverse university in New England, even as we have grown from 1,227 students at our founding to17,000 today. As our student population has increased, so have the opportunities we provide, with approximately 200 academic programs to choose from in 11 schools and colleges. Our students pursue degrees in biology, psychology, management, exercise and health sciences, nursing, engineering, and many other fields. They keep our campus lively by participating in the dozens of clubs, NCAA sports, and intramural athletic teams available to UMass Boston students. And they inspire us with their determination to heighten their learning experience by studying abroad in Spain, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, and elsewhere. In an effort to help make the college application process less stressful, UMass Boston offers prospective students the opportunity to apply now and get an early decision. Students looking to complete the application process this fall can apply by November 1 for Early Action admission. Applicants who take advantage of this option will receive a decision by the end of the year, and have plenty of time to start planning for freshman year at UMass Boston. For those who need a little more time, the regular admissions deadline is March 1. I encourage students to take advantage of our Early Action option, which also has among its benefits a first opportunity at more than $150 million in financial aid that UMass Boston awards each year. We have also launched a pilot program in which high school students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher can be considered for admission without SAT scores. To find out more about UMass Boston and the array of benefits of attending Boston’s public research university, visit umb.edu/admissions or call 617.287.6000.
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Love’s working at the Ollie Brighton, graduated in 2011, and is currently taking courses at UMass, Boston. As a youngster, she played basketball and softball in the Gate of Heaven CYO program, as well as many soccer games in the South Boston Youth Soccer League.
Danielle Chapin is pictured at the Ollie with three of her lovable Ollie kids.
By Kevin Devlin Although not too many people can claim that they love their jobs, this lifelong South Boston resident can do so, with pride, and without hesitation.
Her name is Danielle Chapin. Danielle is the daughter of Linda and Dan Chapin. She has three sisters, Amanda, Cheryl, and Jennifer. She attended the former Mount Saint Joseph Academy, which is located in
Growing up in Southie, Danielle can remember a different time when everyone knew everyone and there was a strong sense of community. Times have changed and change marches on. But these experiences and lessons learned have not been forgotten and have guided her as a group leader at the South Boston Neighborhood House, aka the Ollie. “Southie’s different now,” she said. “It was easier in the past to get involved because we all knew everyone, that’s how it was and that’s how it is, so that’s why we are here now to
get the kids involved. We have clothing drives and fundraisers for worthy causes such as the Mass. Fallen Heroes. We want the kids to be grateful and respectful. We make the community what it is and the kids need to understand that, embrace that. We want to build up their confidence so they’ll be solid members of society. “Like other kids who grew in Southie,” she added. “I want to give back to the community that gave me so much. I want the kids to feel like they have a place to go that they can call home, essentially a second home away from home. “I believe in what the Ollie stands for,” Danielle concluded. “They’ve allowed me to grow, to mature…and I appreciate that. I love the sense of community and we are like family to each other. I just love working here.”
Ollie Student Spotlight Winner Acknowledging Jayden McQueen
loves his sneakers and has a pair for every day of the week. He’s a lucky kid indeed. In the world of sports, Jayden loves skating at the Murphy DCR rink and plans on skating with the Little Bruins this hockey season. He’s in his second season with the South Boston Pop Warner Football Program and is on the F team. And, this is his third year playing in the South Boston Youth Soccer League. In hockey he likes to score, in football he loves tackling his opponents, and as far as soccer goes, he like “everything” about this sport.
By Kevin Devlin On a monthly basis during the schoolyear, the South Boston Neighborhood House, aka the Ollie, recognizes youngsters by announcing their “Student Spotlight” winner. These young members are spotlighted for their good behavior, being kind, caring and considerate, being attentive students, as well as just being super kids overall. Jayden McQueen is the Ollie Spotlight winner for September. Jayden, 5, is the son of Melissa and Christopher McQueen. He attends the Condon Elementary School which is located in South Boston. His favorite subject is math and he loves playing outside during recess. He’s only in kindergarten but was thrilled when he received his first homework assignment. “I was so happy,” he said. “I want more home-
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Jayden’s favorite color is red and his favorite food is mac and cheese. His favorite TV show is “Teenage Ninja Turtles.” His favorite professional athletes are Patriots star quarterback, Tom Brady, Red Sox slugger, David “Big Papi” Ortiz, and Bruins netminder, Tuukka Rask. Jayden is also
a huge fan of John Cena, an American professional wrestler (WWE), rapper, actor, and reality TV show host, as well as Dwayne Douglas Johnson, nicknamed the “The Rock.” In his free time, Jayden enjoys riding his bike, watching TV, playing with his various toys, and picking out what sneakers he’ll wear because he
Danielle Chapin, an Ollie group leader, enjoys seeing Jayden walk into the Ollie after school. “He’s willing to help the other kids,” she said. “He’s quite caring…very considerate and kind…always asking others if they’re doing okay. “We all love Jayden here,” she concluded, with a wide smile. “He’s so cute.”
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South Boston Pop Warner
Weekend Update – Week 4
score was South Boston 26-0.
It was another big weekend for the Fighting Irish on Saturday in Southie. Our F teams played on Saturday at noon with a lot of great talent coming up in the system. It is great to see the F teams play each other. Our E team played Falmouth at 4:00 PM with the hopes of keeping their undefeated season on a roll. And that’s exactly what they got. They won 26-6. Aidan Colton scored on a nice pass from Evan Pierce. Derek Austin barreled in from the 1 yard line for a touchdown. James Neff scored on a sneak from the 6 yard line. James Possehl scored for South Boston. The South Boston defense played lights out. The South Boston E team’s record is 4-0. Our D team was up next at 5:30 PM also against Falmouth. The D team looking for a win played their best game of the season. The entire team played great on both offense and defense. Michael Bailey and Ryan MacDonald had touchdowns for South Boston. The final
The last game of the night was our Unlimited A team against Dedham’s Unlimited A Team. The A team was looking to keep their unbeaten season going. The Fighting Irish offense took control of the game early and never looked back. It was another strong win for the A team. The win brought their record to 4-0. The final score was 26-8. It is hard to believe but we are headed into our 5th week of the season and it will be our last home for the 2016 season. This Saturday, October 1st our F kids will start the day at 2:30 PM. The E team will play Ashland at 4 PM. The D team will play Ashland at 5:30 PM. Our A team will play at 7 PM against Mansfield. It should be another great Saturday of football. Come on down and see some great youth football and get ready for the Pats game on Sunday against the Bills. Nothing’s better than football in the fall. Check back next week for more photos!
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“Super Sunday Soccer in Sunny Southie”
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Hub Week Opens with Faneuil Forum
By Richard Campbell
Hub Week is a series of symposiums and presentations around the Boston metro area and is sponsored by The Boston Globe, Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The events are about the intersection of the arts and science. The topic for this year’s Faneuil Forum moderated by Michael Sandel were: Is it just to tax the rich to help the poor? Should rich countries have the right to restrict immigration? The discussion led into a lot of fancy talk about the commodification of
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voting, and citizenship, but audience members stood squarely on the judicious side of many issues from vote swapping, to selling citizenships, and Boston’s own local “controversy” the rights of people. who shovel out parking spaces to claim the spot they shovel. Audience members were allowed to make their own points of view heard, and vote with colored cards on the issues. The Hub Week events continue throughout the week, including events in South Boston. Go to the Hub Week site for details at: https://hubweek.org/
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PROJECT PROPONENT: South Station Phase I Owner LLC PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Project will be similar to the previously approved project, as it will continue to include three buildings with a mix of residential, office, retail, and/or hotel space. The Project continues to include three phases, of which only Phases 1 and 2 are changing. Phase 1 calls for the construction of a 640-feet tower consisting of approximately 711,000 sf of office use and approximately 321,000 sf of residential space. Phase 2 calls for an approximately 314-feet building totaling approximately 438,000 sf.Phase 3 calls for a 212-feet building totaling 511,000 sf.
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start date will be Monday, September 19th. Registration will begin on September 12th @ 2:30pm. This program will be offered Monday through Friday, from 2:30-6:00pm for boys and girls ages 6-12. There will be a weekly fee of $20. Program will offer tutoring/homework help, Arts & Crafts, board games, athletic activities in the gym, as well as a daily nutritional snack. There is no transportation available. If you have any further questions, please contact the Community Center office @ (617)-635-5110.
TOTS GYM Tots gym is for boys and girls, ages 4-6. This program will be held on Monday and Thursday afternoon, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. The participants will enjoy free play time followed by simple game activities that will help develop their motor skills but most importantly have fun while keeping active and learning new games. Registration and classes will begin Monday, September 19th. There is an annual membership fee of $5 for the year.
JUNIOR GYM Junior gym is for boys and girls, ages 7-11. Classes will be held on Monday and Thursdays 4-5 pm. The children will enjoy playing various recreational games, such as Medic, Dodgeball, Kickball, Capture the Flag and much more. Registration and classes will begin on Monday, September 19th. There will be a $5 membership required.
FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE/CLINIC Registration and Flag Football Clinic will begin Tuesday, October 4th at 3:30 for boys and girls, ages 7-11. We will conduct a 4 week clinic and form teams for our annual Flag Football League, which will begin November 1st. A $5 membership fee is required.
TEEN PROGRAMS We are in the process planning a teen boys’ flag football league or basketball league. Katie O’Connell is working on a Fitness and Conditioning Class for Teen Girls Only. The Tynan is also process of locating an area for a Teen Center we hope to open very soon. Please watch the Tynan Happenings for further information.
ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE Our annual Coed Volleyball League will tentatively begin its season on October 27th. Games will be played on Thursday evenings. We are looking for individual players who would like to participate in the recreation league to fill some empty slots on existing teams. If you are interested please contact Kathy Davis at the Community Center @ (617) 635-5110. Please watch for further information on practice times and information.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
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