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Kids Enjoy Dinner at Tierney By Rick Winterson It’s the Season to be thankful, of course. It’s also the Season, as the end of the year approaches, to renew old friendships, as well as getting ready for some new ones when the year changes. This spirit was behind the “Friendsgiving” Dinner held at the Tierney Learning Center last Tuesday, November21. It was a treat to see over 60 good kids – really good kids – enjoy themselves so much. Jose Sotz is the Program & Technology Coordinator at the Tierney Learning Center, which is located in the Anne M. Lynch Homes (a.k.a. “Old Colony”) looking out over Columbia Road and Day Boulevard. Jose is originally from Guatemala; he now lives in Cambridge. He holds degrees in Humanities/ Social Science/Spanish from UMass Dartmouth and Cambridge College. He has been

at the Learning Center for Five year, and oversees the programs and any students needing remedial work to better their skills, especially with computers. In discussing this, Jose said that the Learning Center had formed a community partnership with South Boston’s Boys & Girls Club. After school training through this partnership is available to young residents of the Lynch (“Old Colony”) and McCormack (“Old Harbor”) Developments, between the ages of 6 and 14. If you are interested in the programs for the fall of next year (2018), look at Facebook, @Training Center, or contact 617-850-9157. The Friendsgiving Dinner was funded through Kay Walsh’s intervention and efforts (is she everywhere?) at the Action Center on West Broadway. Kay showed up to wish everyone an enjoyable dinner and wonderful Holidays. The meal included ham, turkey, Continued on Page 15

SBYH Honors Nick Collins

By Richard Campbell

Hockey loyalists showed in fair numbers Saturday November 25th at Carson Place for the annual John Cunniff Award which was presented to Nick Collins for his work in raising 5 million- for the restoration of the Murphy Rink completed in March, as well as his life-long participation in hockey from South Boston to college, and beyond. The entertainment highlights of the event included a funny video shot on location in South Boston, thanking Representative Collins, and music provided by “Cherrie Bomb” featuring SBYH’s Hockey Mom, Leanne Burke. There were commemorative hockey stamp reproductions from the US Postal service on hand, and gifts given to honor key stakeholders in SBYH, (Tom McGrath, Ted Cunniff, Millennium Partners) for their contributions to the South Boston Youth Hockey.

(More Photos on Page 10)

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City’s Resilience on Full Display, Rising from the Ashes of Inferno

Raymond L. Flynn, former Mayor of Boston and former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican

As we mark the 75th anniversary of the tragic Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire that claimed 492 lives and led to sweeping reforms regarding safety regulations and building codes, it’s important to remember the wide-ranging impact that fateful night had on the history of our city and nation. At a commemorative gathering at the Revere Hotel Boston Common yesterday, fire officials, city leaders, local residents and survivors honored the memories of the hundreds who died inside the bustling Bay Village nightclub on the night of Nov. 28, 1942. In the wake of what was, at the time, the deadliest nightclub fire in history, it was under the outstanding leadership of fire officials that a series of safety reforms were enacted, transforming Boston into a national leader in fire protection and safety. While speaking at the event yesterday, I told those gathered that it was the professionalism

of our extraordinarily capable fire commissioners that inspired thousands of young men to aspire to become firefighters. After serving in the Marine Corps, the Army, Navy or Coast Guard, many of these heroes returned home to proudly wear the uniform of a Boston firefighter — including many of my closest friends growing up. In the years that followed the fire, mayors were wise to appoint commissioners from within the department and choose candidates who lived in the city because it was widely understood that Boston had the most dedicated and proud men available. In addition to helping form

one of the nation’s best fire departments, we’ve learned a lot about our city over the last 75 years. Whenever we’re faced with a tragedy like Cocoanut Grove, the strength of our nurses, doctors, EMTs, police officers and firefighters is always on

full display — along with the unparalleled ability of our city residents to rally together and heal. Of course, whenever you discuss emergency responders, there will always be cynics and critics, but as state Rep. Mike Flaherty would often say, “if they think they can do a better job, let them put a uniform on.” Maybe then the courage required to run into a burning building, confront a person armed with a gun, or bring a community together when others try to tear it apart will hit home. Despite all its imperfections, we love our city and will continue to make it better for everyone. That’s who we are. We’re Boston — a city that grew out of the ashes to rise like a phoenix.

Public Service Announcement Narcan Training at Fourth Presbyterian Church December 4th at 6:30 p.m. Do you have friends or family members who are addicted to opioids? Are you aware of people in your community who are? If you’d like to learn how you can help, particularly during an overdose, come to our Overdose Prevention and Narcan Training Dec. 4 from 6:30-8pm. In addition to learning how to identify an overdose, you will learn what you can do in those critical moments and how to use overdose reversal drug, Narcan. Representatives from Boston Public Health Commission will be there to train you and you will go home with a dose of Narcan to use in emergencies. For more information contact 617.268.1281.

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Fatal Shooting on O’Connor Way by Rick Winterson This is an early report about a fatal shooting that took place on a vacant lot off O’Connor Way in the McCormack/”Old Harbor” Housing Project. One young person – a teenage boy – was pronounced dead after being transported to Boston Medical Center; another received serious but non-life threatening injuries from a bullet wound in his side. The incident took place late Monday evening, November 27, between 11:30 p.m. and midnight. The vacant lot where it occurred is located on the south side of O’Connor Way as it curves into McCormack Housing. It is currently used for BHA parking, as well as for storage of construction supplies and equipment. Specifically, the shooting happened in the open portion used for parking. Several nearby rental apartments overlook the site of this incident, but there were apparently no direct witnesses of the precise moment when shots were fired at the victims. A tenant residing in one of these units told South Boston Online that he was awakened by a strange, loud sound, but was not aware that it had come from gunfire. He then heard two other young males in the street (not the two victims) speaking loudly during an emergency call one of them made to 9-1-1, reporting there had been a shooting. Shortly afterward, a large number of police vehicles and ambulances – perhaps as many as 15 or 20 - arrived on O’Connor Way via Dorchester Avenue to investigate the incident. By this time, a large crowd of residents from McCormack/Old Harbor had gathered along O’Connor Way to watch the police as they investigated the scene. Commissioner Evans, who is from South Boston, also went to

the scene. He has since issued a plea for anyone having information about this tragic shooting to come forward, as well as stating the need for more and better control of weapons, particularly guns, in the City of Boston. An outraged Boston Mayor Marty Walsh says the double shooting is disturbing. “It’s sad anytime you loose a life. But when you got a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old, there’s a little more to that one. They’re babies,” Walsh said. The entire incident is still “under investigation” by the Boston Police Department, so South Boston Online has not been able to verify much of the information above.

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Art Connects at Patriots Homes

by Rick Winterson

Patriots Homes on D and Athens Streets, which were spearheaded by the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation (the SBNDC), joined forces with the Art Connection recently. The Art Connection is a non-profit agency located at 539 Lower Tremont Street at the BCA (Boston Center for the Arts) in the South End. Simply stated, the Art Connection receives original works of art, usually donated by generous local artists, and distributes these to local agencies in need of such art to anchor, brighten, and beautify their premises. The Art Connection’s Mission Statement says in part, “… enriches and empowers underserved communities by expanding access to original works of art.”

And that is what has happened in South Boston’s Patriots Homes. Twenty-seven (27) original works of art, all of them donated by local artists, were selected by the Patriots’ Homes’ residents themselves from the art collection maintained by the Art Connection. This art was then carefully hung in the Patriots Homes’ hallways and common areas. A few of the 27 artworks are depicted, along with a part of the group headed by Donna Brown, the Director of Patriot Homes. She opened the Homes on Thursday, the 16th, for a tour of the newly hung creations – a tour that included the artists, people from the Art Connection, and residents of Patriots Homes. It was a truly festive occasion, especially now that the “Season of Giving” approaches.

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Some of the veterans, artists, and Art Connection people, who gathered to see the donated art, led by Patriots Home Director Donna Brown (front, center).

“The Few, the Proud”, an oil on canvas, 2010, donated by Deb Putnam.

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“Boston in the Spring”, a colorful rendering of the Public Garden,

For tickets, please visit WWW.CCAB.ORG/EVENTS Anne Silber’s donated “Red, White and Blue”, a serigraph (silk screen), 1995.

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Mark Conde Friendship Party

In January 2017, Mark was diagnosed with Neurosarcoidosis, a rare autoimmune disease which has left Mark a paraplegic. Imagine being a healthy, hard working person only to wake up one day unable to walk. Mark is a life-long Southie guy who has always donated his time and culinary talents to many causes. Mark has had months of IV medication and physical therapy 4 times a week at

Spaulding Rehab and a facility called Journey Forward. Journey Forward (https://journeyforward.org/) is a progressive and experimental program for people recovering from life altering accidents and illnesses. This amazing place is giving Mark hope of one day walking again! It has granted him more independence by increasing mobility to and from the bed, getting in and out of the car and wheelchair. Since attending their program, Mark has seen improvement in his balance and upper body strength and more recently has had some slight movement in his feet and toes. Unfortunately, these services are not covered by health insurance and are extremely expensive. Mark has been told that with ongoing medical treatment and continued therapy there is a chance he will walk again. Our goal is to give Mark access to the best therapies and care to achieve that goal! Recovery can take up to two years, and we want to provide Mark with EVERY

opportunity to get him up and not only walking again but delivering his culinary skills back at work. His dedicated and supportive wife has been amazing and continues to work fulltime to offset the expenses. Unfortunately, the financial impact of his illness has taken a toll. They not only lost Mark’s fulltime income but have taken on so many additional expenses: full-time care taker, medical and therapies not covered by insurance, equipment and adaptations for their home.

Mark has an amazing support system of Family and Friends and he is always one to donate his time and talents to so many others. It’s our turn to help Mark. No donation is too small. We truly appreciate anything you can do! Send positive thoughts and prayers as he continues his journey. He is facing an uphill challenge but with your love and support he will succeed!

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Boston City Plaza 2017 Winter Begins

By Richard Campbell

November 24th kicked off the Boston’s 2nd annual Winter on City Plaza, which is open seven days a week until December 31, (not counting Christmas) providing a touristy winter village of sorts where people can skate, eat, shop, and drink in a family friendly environment. The skating path will be open until February 25th. The holiday shopping mart which combines tchotchke items with handmade arts is created by Millennial Entertainment, and the whole winter festival is sponsored by Berkshire Bank, Boston Development Corporation, and the City of Boston Property Management Department. The ostensible reason for this three-year festival is to help revitalize City Hall Plaza, and make it an enjoyable venue for residents and visitors alike. I’ve got to say the effort is appreciated, but the results are slightly underwhelming. The skating loop lacks the charm of the Frog Pond, the shopping is crafty but expensive, the food is a cut below Quincy Market,

and there isn’t a lot of entertainment going on in the Quonset huts- though Bruins fans will like posing with the Stanley Cup. They have a long way to go before it looks like a Bavarian Village. The designers could start with the main drinking area that was really lack luster in decorations, and missing better food. This all being said: for a mostly free event to kill a few hours with friends, you could do worse. A few original ideas among vendors suggested something of old time Christmas, namely Letters from

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Santa, created by Kelsey Miller, of Bookified, which will send your kids responses to their requests to Santa, or even have fictional characters like Harry Potter write a note to them. The reasonably priced hand blown Christmas ornaments by Unique Christmas Ornaments had beautiful sea creatures and traditional bulbs. Fiber Arts by Miles and April Perry who came from Cape Elizabeth, Maine to promote their wall works on rustic materials, were like summer

cottage art. Rusty and Ingrid Creative Company had silk screened art reminiscent of the magazine covers of yesteryear. Intaglio Antique Prints and Maps offered up an assortment of 19th and 20th century heirloom prints suitable for framing. Of course, there were more commercial items as well. The city has created a miniature version of the shops at Quincy Market, when what they need is a venue that is totally different. The problem with city hall plaza is that three quarters of the year this city is cold, dark, and wet. There are basically two design choices: go Olmstead and create a green common with trees, or build a year-round indoor environment. When Government Center Station was finished, I thought it might signal a future. Just maybe the city would create a giant greenhouse public space for these kinds of festivals that would illuminate the plaza at night and provide a walkable inside garden for the citizens of Boston. Rather than being redundant experience of things we already have, this would provide a whole new experience for the winter season.

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2017 Thanksgiving Dinner Huge Success

by Rick Winterson

It’s perhaps best to describe this year’s Thanksgiving Dinner, which was held last Thursday at mid-day in St. Monica Parish Hall, in terms of its size and numbers. The Hall was filled to overflowing, with nearly 100 guests, who showed up to be served a complete, soup-to-nuts turkey feast. Even more impressive, over 500 dinners were prepared, served up in containers, and placed in large white paper bags. Volunteers then delivered these to recipients in their homes all over South Boston. Just picture a ten-deep line of bags stretching 75 feet along the south wall in St. Monica Church Hall, waiting to be filled and delivered.. And that’s not all. Tom Butler, who heads up these annual Thanksgiving

Dinner projects, reported to the volunteers that 70 turkeys were carved this year – that’s over a half-ton of bird. And there were cider, gravy, veggies, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and table loads of apple pie. Seconds were emphatically encouraged. The most impressive number of all was the number of volunteers who showed up. Preparing all that food, setting colorful tables, and doing the necessary purchasing went on for 72 hours before the feast on Thanksgiving Day. Around 200 volunteers showed up on Thanksgiving Day itself to help serve and deliver all the meals. And what a cheerful lot they were. From 10:30 until 1:30, there was an audibly cheerful buzz among new volunteers and those who had been there many times before. This year’s Thanksgiving

Dinner was a truly joyful “happening”. Fr. Souza from the South Boston/ Seaport Catholic Collaborative told a joke – ask him about a $1 bill and a twenty swapping stories – and then he asked a blessing that all recited. Tom Butler spoke briefly, thanking all the many, many people who had put the Dinner together. He announced there’ll also be a 2017 Christmas dinner. John Healey performed his traditional vocals. This event is known formally as “The Msgr. Thomas J. McDonnell and Frank Kelley Thanksgiving Dinner”, commemorating the two men who founded the event. Father Tom was the Pastor of St. Augustine Parish; Frank was a Mess Sergeant in the military. They began serving these dinners some 35 years ago in the early ‘80s. They have left us, as

has St. Augustine’s, but the Dinners go on – hosted by South Boston’s Catholic Parishes and Elected Officials. There’s a lesson here for us all. The Gospels speak of feeding the multitudes – 4,000 or 5,000, depending on whether you’re reading Mark/Matthew or John. Well, Online isn’t claiming any similar miracle. But this year, well over 500 were fed as much as they wanted. During the past 35 years, local volunteers have fed countless numbers of South Bostonians at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Come to think of it, maybe there really has been a kind of miracle at work all this time. See you at the 2017 Christmas Dinner in St. Monica Parish Hall. Volunteering is a great way to start Christmas Day.

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Boston Society of Architectâ€™s 2017 Awards By Richard Campbell The BSA gallery on Congress street is currently filled with award winning displays from around the world. Most prominently for Boston are the four Harleston Parker Medal finalists, recognizing the most beautiful structures built in Boston in the past ten years. They were: William Rawn Associates renovation of the Johnson Wing of the Boston Public Library, the Collier Memorial by Howeler and Yoon (built to honor Officer Sean Collier who was killed in the line of duty in 2013), the Field Elementary School in Weston by Jonathan Levi Architects, and Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex at Northeastern by the Payette architectural firm. These medalists offer a high contrast in types of architectural design with boards and models finished in stunning detail that one would expect from top flight architectural firms. An impressive look at numerous other architecture projects from American and international firms, includes: housing design, small project design, unbuilt architecture (theoretical designs), that give a full

impression of what is considered visionary by the profession. The BSA gallery space is a great stop while heading into the Seaport district, as they keep a continual set of design showings; and not all are exclusively architecture. For example, upcoming is their annual Gingerbread House Design Competition, opening December 18th, which is a great way to introduce kids to design. Their lobby model of Boston is ready for an update given the recent changes in the Seaport district, and word is that the BSA is considering a new high-tech showcase. South Boston Online notes that our neighborhood was missing in wall presentations- and we await that installation! The awards exhibit runs until January 31, and the BSA gallery is open weekdays 10:00am to 6:00pm, weekends and holidays 10:00 am to 5:00pm. The BSA shows are free, but as a non-profit celebrating its 150th anniversary of being active in Boston, small donations are appreciated. Located at 290 Congress Street. For more information, visit https://www. a rc h ite c t s .or g / b s a spa c e /v i sit . .

Boston Public Library Renovation: by William Rawn

MIT Collier Memorial, by Howeler and Yoon

Science Center Northeastern U, by Payette Architectural Firm

Weston Field Elementary School, by Jonathan Levi Architects

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Republicans Talk Turkey at Coppersmith

By Richard Campbell Friday, November 24th a very small group of Republicans met at Coppersmith Restaurant to begin talking about their chances of running for offices in Massachusetts in the coming elections. Conservative George Diehl who is running against Senator Warren gave a short presentation after being introduced by Victor Papp, Political Director for John Kingston, (who did not show) Republican candidate for US Senate. Considered a kick off meeting for Ward 6-7 Republican Committees, the meeting was brief and outlined current issues.

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Hockey Reunion a Big Success....

Satisfied Customers score some sports memorabilia.

Gretchen and Lisa prepare raffle gifts.

Theresa Rooney, Mina Casper, Joe Leeman, Linda Leeman.

Tom McGrath and his wife Cathleen celebrate 30th wedding anniversary.

Beth Green and Flo Holmes

Richie Litto, Joe Lee, the USMC contingent.

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Just a few of the lucky winners are all smiles!

Loyal Board Memers and Participants enjoying a great night!

Nick Collins and Charlie Levin.

The US Hockey Stamp is unveiled.

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South Boston Catholic Academy News In this season of Thanksgiving, South Boston Catholic Academy students spent time thinking of what they are grateful for and learning about gratitude. As a school community, we acknowledged students who show gratitude on a daily basis. Thank you to all the families who attended our recent Open House. We also, offer tours weekly on Tuesday at 9AM, to schedule a tour, please email Mrs. Jamie Brown, Vice Principal, at j.brown@sbcatholicacademy.org. Thank you to all the students, families and friends of South Boston Catholic Academy that donated the much-needed food to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry out of Gate of Heaven. Pictures here are some of our fifth graders helping to load all the food into the truck. Thank you to Ms. Meghan Logue for organizing this community project, to Mrs. Erin Reilly and her very helpful fifth graders and to Mr. Brian Sullivan who delivered a truck load of food to the food pantry thanks to the generosity of the school’s “Fill the Foyer” campaign. Additionally, students’ decorated Thanksgiving

placemats which were used for Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day at St. Monica’s Church. Thank you to Mrs. Denise Moriarty and the students in sixth grade and Mrs. Mary Hoy and our wonderful Children’s Choir for helping lead all the students in their participation of our Thanksgiving Prayer Service and to Father Robert Casey, Pastor, for coming and helping us say a Special Prayer of Thanksgiving to God. The students who represented grades one to six also did a wonderful job reading the Prayer Petitions. Wehopeandpraythateveryone

had a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving! South Boston Catholic Academy (w w w.sbcatholicacademy.org)is

currently accepting applications for all classes PreK-Grade 6. Inspired by the traditions of our Catholic Faith, Family, and Academic Excellence, we are committed to meet the spiritual, academic, physical, and social needs of individual students within a learning environment that is both stimulating and supportive. We have Before School and After School Programs available and have small class size; high acceptance rate to Parochial, Private and Boston Exam Schools. Please contact; Mrs. Barbara Keohane with any questions or for a tour of the School at b.keohane@ sbcatholicacademy.org or phone 617268-2326 for more information.

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Tierney

mashed potatoes, mac-andcheese, lots to drink, and plenty of dessert. Then Chernet gave to signal to begin the Dinner. What was most impressive of all was the way the 50 young

Jose Sotz, Program & Technology Coordinator, speaks about educational efforts at Tierney.

people conducted themselves. They talked and laughed, waited patiently in line to be served, said courteous thank-yous, and didnâ€™t begin to eat until everyone else had been served. These are good kids â€“ really good kids.

Kay Walsh takes the floor and wishes everyone a good dinner and

O Come Emmanuel!

A Peaceful Evening of Prayer, Reflection and Music

Tuesday, December 12 7:00 pm St. Peter Church 75 Flaherty Way Refreshments and Fellowship to Follow

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DECEMBER FRIDAY, DEC. 1st

Old South Holiday Open House: Farm Themed Fair 10:00am - Old South Meeting House FREE also, Saturday, Dec 02, 2017 4:00pm

Boston Marathon Fundraiser for Children’s Hospital Boston, Landsdown Street Pub: 8:00pm- 11:30pm, 9 Lansdowne Street Boston Fee: $20.00 Live music, food, prizes!

Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Festival of Trees: Friday, Dec 01, 2017 10:00am - Sunday, Dec 17, 2017 6:00pm. The Gardens at Elm Bank 900 Washington Street,Wellesley, MA 02482 FEE $10.00

Boston Winter: City Hall Skating Path + Holiday Market: Friday, Nov 24, 2017 3:00pm Thursday, Feb 01, 2018 10:00pm. Boston City Hall Plaza. See our review in this issue. FREE

Yoko Miwa Trio: 8:00pm to 11:00pm, Jazz by Yoko Miwa, piano Brad Barrett, bass Scott Goulding, drums at Thelonious Monkfish 524 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA FREE

SATURDAY, DEC. 2nd Old South Church Christmas Craft Fair: Old South Church 645 Boylston St. 10:00 am - 4:00pm, Local artists sell their crafts including, pottery, candles, fabrics, blown glass, decorations.FREE

The Velveteen Rabbit: 2:00pm - 5:00pm: The 9th anniversary production of

the classic children’s tale told with puppets and live actors. Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts 539 Tremont St Boston.

SUNDAY, DEC. 3rd

27th Annual Labouré Center Christmas House Tour: .12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.The tour features five

homes decorated by professional Boston designers. Tours support the programs of Labouré Center. Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For tickets call 617-464-8500. Transportation will be provided by Old Town Trolley from Catholic Charities Labouré Center and Castle Island. The Saturday tour is SOLD OUT.

Mayor Walsh Annual Tree Lighting Holiday Tour: at noontime Medal of

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Mayor Marty Walsh during his whistle stop tour through Boston.

Chameleon Performs Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Chameleon Arts Ensemble performs full classical concert, featuring Olivier Messiaen’s epic masterpiece, Quartet for the End of Time, and Debussy’s Afternoon of a Faun, David Ludwig’s Pleiades for oboe and piano; and Haydn’s String Quartet Op.76,No. 4 “Sunrise. First Church in Boston,66 Marlborough Street, Boston, FEE: $20-$47

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Thanks to BCYF the Tynan was able to select a family to attend the Celtics Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Top Of The Hub. Suzanna Colton and her 2 sons, Aidan and Liam enjoyed a fun filled evening with the Celtics players, which included a Turkey Dinner, games and prizes.

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Maximum Income Limit Household 80% size AMI 1 $57,900 2 $66,200 3 $74,450 4 $82,700 5 $89,350 6 $95,950

Maximum Income Limit Household 80% 100% size AMI AMI 1 $57,900 $72,400 2 $66,200 $82,750 3 $74,450 $93,100 4 $82,700 $103,400 5 $89,350 $111,700 6 $95,950 $119,950 Households may request an application from Monday, December 4, 2017 – Friday, December 15, 2017 through the following methods: To complete the application online, please visit: www.30BStreetLottery.com To have a hard copy of the application sent to your mailing address, please call: 781-992-5306

Households may request an application from Monday, December 4, 2017 – Friday, December 15, 2017 through the following methods: To complete the application online, please visit: www.50LibertyLottery.com To have a hard copy of the application sent to your mailing address, please call: 781-992-5305 Applications will also be available in person on the following dates and times:

Date Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Thursday, December 7, 2017 Friday, December 8, 2017 Saturday, December 9, 2017

Time 10:00AM - 2:00PM 10:00AM – 2:00PM 3:00PM - 7:00PM 10:00AM – 2:00PM 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Location: Boston Public Library - South Boston Branch 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Location: Lobby - One Marina Park Drive, Boston, MA 02210

Completed applications must be returned by the deadline: Online applications must be completed by December 22, 2017 remit paper copies by mail only: Postmarked no later than December 22, 2017 Maloney Properties, Inc. Attention: 30 B Lottery 27 Mica Lane, Wellesley MA 02481

Selection by lottery. Asset, Use & Resale Restrictions apply. Preference for Boston Residents. Preference for Households With at Least One Person Per Bedroom. Preference for First-Time Homebuyers. For more info or reasonable accommodations, Call Maloney Properties, Inc. at 781-992-5306 | MA Relay 711 | Email: 30BStreet@maloneyproperties.com

Selection by lottery. Asset, Use & Resale Restrictions apply. Preference for Boston Residents. Preference for Households With at Least One Person Per Bedroom. Preference for First-Time Homebuyers. For more info or reasonable accommodations, Call Maloney Properties, Inc. at 781-992-5305 | MA Relay 711 | Email: 50Liberty@maloneyproperties.com

Equal Housing Opportunity

Public Meeting

BPDA Income Restricted Homeownership Opportunity Port 45 Lottery, 45 West Third Street, South Boston, MA 02127 www.Port45Lottery.com

# of Units 1 3 2 3 4

457-469A WEST BROADWAY MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

200 D STREET

Condon Community Center South Boston, MA 02127

To complete the application online, please visit: www.Port45Lottery.com To have a hard copy of the application sent to your mailing address, please call: 781-992-5304

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 463 West Broadway LLC is proposing a mixed-use development of an approximately 65,282 square foot building containing 44 condominium units with 48 garage parking spaces. The proposal includes six (6) IDP Units (affordable) and 13,500 square feet of commercial retail space.

phone: email :

JOHN CAMPBELL

Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4282 John.Campbell@Boston.gov

Maximum Income Limits Household 80% 100% size AMI AMI 1 $57,900 $72,400 2 $66,200 $82,750 3 $74,450 $93,100 4 $82,700 $103,400 5 $89,350 $111,700 6 $95,950 $119,950 Households may request an application from Monday, December 4, 2017 – Friday, December 15, 2017 through the following methods:

PROJECT PROPONENT: 463 West Broadway LLC

mail to:

13 Income Restricted Homeownership Units Percent of # Bedrooms List Price Median Income 1 Bedroom 80% $179,600 1 Bedroom Plus 80% $179,600 1 Bedroom Plus 100%* $239,000 2 Bedroom 80% $214,300 2 Bedroom 100%* $277,100 *Minimum income floors of 80% AMI Limits

CLOSE OF COMMENT PERIOD: 1/15/2018

BostonPlans.org

@BostonPlans

Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary

Applications will also be available in person on the following dates and times: Date Time Tuesday, December 5, 2017 10:00AM - 2:00PM Wednesday, December 6, 2017 10:00AM – 2:00PM Thursday, December 7, 2017 3:00PM - 7:00PM Friday, December 8, 2017 10:00AM – 2:00PM Saturday, December 9, 2017 10:00AM - 2:00PM Location: Boston Public Library - South Boston Branch 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 Completed applications must be returned by the deadline: Online applications must be completed by December 22, 2017 remit paper copies by mail only: Postmarked no later than December 22, 2017 Maloney Properties, Inc. Attention: Port 45 Lottery 27 Mica Lane, Wellesley MA 02481 Selection by lottery. Asset, Use & Resale Restrictions apply. Preference for Boston Residents. Preference for Households With at Least One Person Per Bedroom. Preference for First-Time Homebuyers. For more info or reasonable accommodations, Call Maloney Properties, Inc. at 781-992-5304 | MA Relay 711 | Email: Port45@maloneyproperties.com

Equal Housing Opportunity

SOUTHBOSTONONLINE.COM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2017

ZONING HEARING The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)

The Zoning Commission of the City of Boston hereby gives notice, in accordance with Chapter 665 of the Acts of 1956, as amended, that a public hearing will be held on December 20, 2017, at 9:00 AM, in Room 900, Boston City Hall, in connection with a petition for approval of Second Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Development Plan for 49, 51 and 63 Melcher Street within Planned Development Area No. 69, South Boston/The 100 Acres (â€œthe Second Amendmentâ€?), filed by the Boston Redevelopment Authority d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency. Said Second Amendment would allow for the change of approximately 2,695 square feet of existing gross floor area in the basement of the existing building at 63 Melcher Street to office and/or cultural and/or community use which space is currently zoned for residential/community uses. A copy of the petition and the Second 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. For the Commission, Jeffrey M. Hampton Executive Secretary

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Announce the Availability of a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Section 4(f) Determination and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the SOUTH STATION EXPANSION (SSX) PROJECT The Final EA and Section 4(f) Determination and the FONSI are available on the project website: www.mass.gov/MassDOT/SouthStationExpansion. FRA and MassDOT collected comments on the Draft EA and Draft Section 4(f) Determination for 30 days ending on May 27, 2017. Written responses to comments are provided in the FONSI. The purpose of the SSX project is to expand South Station terminal capacity to meet current and anticipated future commuter rail and intercity rail service needs. To use federal funding, the SSX project underwent the federal environmental review process required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The EA discloses the potential environmental impacts of expanding South Station, and FRA determined that the project would not have a significant adverse impact on the quality of the human and natural environment. In addition to the project website, the Final EA, Section 4(f) Determination and FONSI are available for viewing at multiple libraries listed on the project website. To request a copy of the documents, please contact Steve Woelfel, Deputy Director, MassDOT Office of Transportation Planning, at Steve.Woelfel@state.ma.us or at (857) 368-8889.

Coming Soon!

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780 East Broadway # 1B

City Point, large 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit, 740 Square feet with a deeded parking space. Currently undergoing some lite cosmetic work and will be ready to show in the 2nd week of December.

ASKING $479,000

524 East Broadway #1

Pill Hill, 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit, 1050 square Feet, with deeded parking. The unit is currently undergoing heavy cosmetic work and will be available to show in the 3rd week of December.

ASKING $699,000

197-199 West Eighth Street

New construction 6 unit building with garage parking. Five 2 bedroom, 2 bath units and One 3 bedroom, 2 bath unit. The estimated occupancy date is March 2018.

Broker / Owner

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