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“What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?” (John Steinbeck, author)
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2016 a Good Year at BPD Station C-6;
Three Key Issues in 2017 by Rick Winterson
Every key organization that serves the public should have goals for the coming year. Our own Station C-6 at 101 West Broadway near B Street is no exception. Station C-6’s Commander is Capt. Joseph Boyle; he views 2017 as an opportunity to address three key Community Policing areas: Quality-of-Life Issues, Property Crime, and Violent Crime. These three will be discussed later, but first some good news from last year, 2016. So-called “Part One” crimes include the most serious offenses. In rating year-long Part One crimes in any given area (including South Boston), figures are important. Compared to 2015, Part One
offenses in 2016 dropped from 1,460 incidents to 1,231 in the area covered by BPD Station C-6. That’s a decrease of -19% - a very creditable achievement by the personnel at Station C-6. The largest single decrease in South Boston was in “Larceny”, a crime typified by shoplifting and theft from (unoccupied) motor vehicles. Larcenies from other than motor vehicles dropped sharply, from 641 in 2015 to 505 last year in 2016. Motor vehicle larcenies went from 290 in 2015 to 261 in 2016. In heavily traveled areas and major parking lots, you can see suspicious-looking individuals going from car to car, pulling on the door handles to see if the car is locked. That’s especially true if there are bags and packages in the car – lock your auto when-
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Dumb Smart Phones & Other Media Truths for 2017 By RA Campbell Everybody calls their portable petting devices smart phones, and while there is no denying these devices do a lot of clever things; they are exhibiting a little too much control over humans for my comfort. First, devoid of special headsets, they make pretty lousy things to speak on, and they are designed to enable people with tiny hands and a robotic lack of originality. You might have guessed I’m one of those luddites who still has a land line with a phone that I can cradle hands free when Boomer (the generation that created cell phones) friends call me to actually... talk. OMG. Cells are also moving from being mildly annoying to being a hazard to society. Now that the industry convinced everyone cogent analysis of complex world issues can be reduced to 140 characters, and typing like a Dodo bird with your index finger is the future of writing- the slippery slope had been achieved. Add thousands of ridiculous apps as the online robots take over, and the end of civilization is near. The average conversation is sig-
nificantly reduced in quality and quantity, as texting illiterate gibberish is the new mode of communication. Even more bizarre is a generation of people who are startled when they actually have to have a conversation. I can’t wait until the next generation insists the new cool is implants, and millennials become the dinosaurs. “What: you don’t want to go surgical? IMHO, not cool.” Yes, part of the cool Zen of the smart phone culture is that you can have what is essentially a computer in your pocket, but what I’ve observed thus far in the petting zoo is that the majority of the “communications” via these things are pretty lame. The addiction to being constantly in touch may be replacing other more nefarious addictions, but I begin to sense the secret reason for the popularity of these devices. Besides the status created by exceptionally clever marketing, smart phones give people the illusion that they control something in the world. With media flooding our attention from every direction, the chief smart phone illusion is that you are not being manipulated by
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corporate conglomerates and fake news. See your over-priced data plan. and the last elections for a keep up with the Joneses «unlimited» reality check. LOL. Let’s not mention the auto accident increases because of these things. As every well-heeled suburbanite knows: nothing beats speeding down the highway cell and coffee in hand- except perhaps sitting inside the car in the park snap-chatting people views from the dashboard. That’s fine, but do you really have to make calls on flights? Please stop. Most people won’t recognize how rampant attention deficit disorder is caused by the necessity of people in constant interruptus. We thought the internet on computers was bad-lab rats of all ages have better attention spans than the heavy-petters. A college student recently told me he was downloading an app that would tell him how to answer a girl’s romantic questions so he could get a date. Surely part of the enjoyment of romance is finding out for yourself how to do this? But the pleasure of petting these little jewel boxes has another obvious singular sexual connotation- xcept perhaps during the creation of “selfies” when the pleasure is sort of shared. Someone recently asked a funeral director if her husband’s phone could be buried with him. No place is safe, not even the restrooms. On the up side it has made MBTA rides more civil, as people are so busy petting, only an occasional obnoxious one- sided conversation about methadone clinics by a drug dealer yelling on speaker phone elicits the remotest
idea that American civilization is falling rapidly as high school test scores. Entertainment? From a visual perspective the tiny screens rule them out for real games or movies, and though surfing the internet is okay, now web designers have to hire an army of code monkeys to make their websites compatible- thus birthing a new set of office drones seeking superiority. Code or die will you. Going to the movies? Actually shopping? Forget-about-it! You might have to talk with someone you haven’t “friended”. Yes, there are professionals who actually need cell phones to track things. This penchant for these tiny expensive, disposable things is, of course, an outgrowth of Asia’s dominance in their manufacture. We don’t want to calculate wasted study hours spent on face book, twitter and snapchat when American kids could be learning something useful-like plumbing or electrician trades. The most comical inference from owning the latest smart phone is the idea that the petting toys confer status. It was a clever sell. First only presidents had mobile phones, then secret service and wealthy executives, then doctors and lawyers, and on down to the obnoxious drug dealer. The smugness of being constantly connected may be some comfort to the majority of a younger generation who perhaps won’t own cars, houses, or even nice clothes in the coming American diaspora- but if you want to discover reality passing you by- a break from toy petting may help. Who knows, maybe the Russians will stop texting you about how to run our country?
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ever you leave it: put all bags and packages (even empties) into your trunk. Make 2017 an even better year than 2016. Further good news is that “Commercial Burglary”, “Residential Burglary”, and “Auto Theft” dropped in 2016 compared to 2015 – by approximately 20% or more in all three categories. “Robbery/ Attempted Robbery” was up by 10% from 80 to 88 in 2016. “Rape/Attempted Rape” rose by a few cases – 16 in 2015; 20 in 2016. “Aggravated Assault” was level at 125; “Domestic Aggravated Assault” decreased from 41 two years ago to 24 last year. There was one homicide in the Station Six area in 2016, the same as 2015. No one has to be told that any “Violent Crime”, including robbery and aggravated assault, is a very serious offense. Reducing violent crime in 2017 will be one of the top priorities at BPD Station C-6. That includes close monitoring of any suspected gang activities in and around South Boston. In December, Station C-6 Community Services and the Police Athletic League completed its 12th self-defense program for South Boston’s women at the Tynan Community Center (reported in South Boston Online’s December 8 issue, page nine). Did you know that you can take part in these professional and confidential classes yourself by calling Station C-6 Community Services at 617-343-4747? The second of three key areas at Station C-6 in 2017 is Property Crime. Lock your car; lock
your residence, secure your windows that have air conditioners with a length of wood. And all our readers will hear this more than once: Call 9-1-1 immediately whenever you feel threatened, even if it’s just a stranger simply “hanging out” nearby. Or if you see a person looking into a parked car and trying the car doors. Remember, that’s 9-1-1. Call it. Right away! Capt. Boyle promises close attention to a third key item in South Boston – “Quality of Life Issues”. He intends to be pro-active on these issues and he encourages you to make good use of the Community Services Office at Station C-6, which is supervised by Sgt. Michael Mylett. The Community Services contact number is 617-343-4747. As an example, what about loud parties in your neighborhood? Well, first (and always) report the out-of-control event to 9-1-1 – no exceptions. When Community Services hears about it, a uniformed officer from Station C-6 will visit the offender. After a few complaints, the problem will be pursued by the police as a criminal matter. And don’t forget that Community Services at Station C-6 offers a lot more than just enforcement. Their offerings include a youth tennis program (and other youth outreach), turkey giveaways, a winter coat drive, elderly outreach (including shopping trips), and much more. Stay in touch with them. Capt. Boyle and his personnel are firmly committed to the concept of Community Policing – sometimes called the “broken window” concept. One example concerns so-called “Fake News”, a hot topic these days. If you see or hear something on the media that disturbs you or sounds false (especially about South Boston), call Station C-6. They will get back to you with the real story – if any. And if you know something of interest to the police but want to remain anonymous, call the BPD’s 1(800)494TIPS line (1-800-494-8477)
to leave information about anything suspicious or threatening. You don’t need to leave your name and number; you will never be called back. Help the police, so they can help
you even better during 2017. Capt. Boyle closed this interview by saying, “We’re here for everybody. The light is always on in the Station C-6 lobby.”
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Pvt. Kaes Remembered
Edward Kaes. He was born on Christmas Day in 1896 to Jacob and Katherine Kaes. They immigrated to America from the Alsace region of Europe, which is now part of France but mostly belonged to Germany before World War I. Their son Joseph was the youngest of their 11 surviving children. His father Jacob worked as a rope maker in the Navy Yard; you know what his mother did. Young Joseph became a hero.
Pvt. Joseph E Kaes just after completing basic training, prior to shipping overseas to France and combat in World War I. (taken from an old photograph)
In this 100th year since we entered World War I on April 6, 1917, South Boston Online is publishing a series of articles about that conflict – “The War to End All Wars”. Our aim is twofold: First, to assess the impact of that war on local history, and second, to gain momentum and support for a World War I Memorial on South Boston’s soil. by Rick Winterson and Mary Ryan Mary Ryan works in education administration for UMass Boston at 150 Mt. Vernon Street, in the Corcoran-Jennison Office Building. She’s a born-and-brought-up South Bostonian, who lives in Milton now. She went to school for ten years at Gate of Heaven, graduated from South Boston High School, attended UMass Boston as an undergraduate, and received her MA from Tufts. She enjoys her varied and successful career, but nowadays, Mary has a Mission. Mary’s Mission connects with the upcoming 100th Anniversary of World War I, which was once referred to as “The War to End All Wars”, when it ended on Armistice Day (now called Veterans Day in the U.S.). Then President Wilson had asked Congress for a Declaration of War on April 2, 1917; that Declaration was granted by Congress on April 6, 1917. Those dates in 2017 - a century later - are just 12 weeks away. You see, Mary is the great-niece of a South Boston veteran named Joseph
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his remains home. He was interred with full military honors in Old Calgary Cemetery on January 12, 1921. These stories and the people involved must not be forgotten. South Boston should begin planning for a formal World War I Memorial of some kind during this centennial year of World War I, as we
have honored our veterans of other wars. There is a kind of memorial display inside the High School, from which we could begin to start. (South Boston Mary Ryan for contributions to well as to South War I history
Online thanks her invaluable this article, as Boston’s World and stories.)
In 1915, after working in a candy factory for a few years, young Joseph enlisted in the Massachusetts National Guard – Company A, Ninth Infantry – and served on the Mexican border. He went overseas in September of 1917 with the rank of Private First Class, as a member of the 101st Infantry, the Yankee Division in the American Expeditionary Forces. Pvt. Joseph Case was severely wounded in action on October 7, 1918, during the Meuse-Argonne Campaign near Verdun, France. Specifically, he took a round to his neck, in the cervical area of his spine. He died of his wounds in a Base Hospital over a month later on November 21 – ten days after World War I ended. There is still a lingering sadness in Kaes’s story, even after a century has passed. Pvt. Kaes’s final days must have been filled with pain, an inevitable decline, and (perhaps) extensive paralysis. And they say, “You can’t go home again”, yet Joseph Kaes fought in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, which was near the Alsace region, his parents’ original homeland. Nearly 27,000 Americans died at MeuseArgonne; Joseph himself never returned home among the living. The Kaes family lost both another son, Frederick, and a son-in-law to the flu epidemic a month before Joseph was wounded and died. And then, they had to resolve the difficult question about bringing Joseph’s remains back here. That wasn’t customary in those days because transportation was so limited – air transport simply did not exist in 1918. Families of military men who died overseas often decided not to relive the loss they had suffered, since the remains might not arrive back for months, or sometimes years. After much reflection and disagreement, Joseph’s mother and father decided to bring
The Joseph E. Kaes “Gold Star” Square is located at South Boston’s O and Fourth Streets.
A simple cross marks the first grave of Pvt. Joseph Kaes (KIA, age 22) in the American Cemetery near Dordogne, France. (taken from an old photograph)
Mary Ryan is researching World War I Veteran Joseph E. Kaes from South Boston. She’s his great niece. Pvt. Kaes died of his combat wounds soon after Armistice Day, November 11, 1918.
The permanent burial spot of Pvt. Joseph Kaes, who was laid to rest with full military honors in Old Calgary Cemetery (Mattapan) early in 1921. (taken from an old photograph)
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Steven Murphy being sworn in at the State House by Speaker Robert Deleo.
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South Boston Lifeguards Honored Baker-Polito Administration Honors Lifeguards for Heroic Actions At a Massachusetts State House ceremony, the Baker-Polito Administration today honored lifeguards stationed at Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) managed beaches and pools throughout the Commonwealth for their heroic efforts to assist others in need during the agency’s 2016 summer swimming season. In several instances, DCR lifeguards, who receive extensive training leading up to the summer months, reacted quickly to assist individuals under extreme duress. “Today we honor state lifeguards for their brave actions in critical situations,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “On behalf of the Commonwealth, thank you for performing your duties at an exceptional level in order to protect the public.” “Visitors to state managed waterfronts should feel safe and secure knowing that our lifeguards are
assist the public and keep our state beaches and swimming pools safe.” James Reardon and Angjeli, South Boston
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On June 29, 2016, a gentleman swimming along the shoreline of Pleasure Bay suddenly stopped moving. James immediately notified other lifeguards and went into the water to rescue the victim, who was revived on the way to the hospital. South Boston Team Lifeguards Olivia Fenton, Tara Murphy and Shannon McGonagle pose for a photo with State Representative Nick Collins, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Matthew Beaton and Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Leo Roy, holding citations thanking them for heroic actions in the performance of their duties. Throughout the 2016 summer, the South Boston lifeguard team experienced multiple saves, medical events and searches. The team as a whole worked together, whether it was a medical event, a rescue, or a search. The head lifeguards that represent South Boston are Shannon McGonagle, Tara Murphy, Meghan Keough, Kerstin Kostigen, and Will Conroy. trained for serious emergency situations,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “Our waterfronts are safer because of them and their efforts, and we hope many other young people consider training to become lifeguards for the upcoming summer season.”
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DCR lifeguards are professional rescuers who are trained to both prevent injuries from occurring, and to respond in an emergency to help save a life. As part of a team, lifeguards must work together calmly and efficiently to manage crisis situations. The DCR conducted over 200 rescues or assisted in life threatening situations during the Summer 2016 season, such as rip current saves, administration of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and assisting distressed swimmers, while also closely monitoring the facilities to ensure optimum safety. “The lifeguards we honor are truly dedicated to ensuring the public stays safe at DCR managed facilities, and will serve as excellent role models as the agency continues to recruit and train guards for the upcoming 2017 swimming season,” said DCR Commissioner Leo Roy. “The Baker-Polito Administration is extremely proud of their efforts, and it is my hope that many lifeguards will return to state waterfronts and pools again this year.”
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“I commend all of the individuals being honored by DCR today for their heroic and life-saving actions,” said House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading). “DCR lifeguards undergo extensive training, and it’s comforting to know that they are always at the ready to
Throughout the summer, the South Boston team experienced multiple saves, medical events and searches. The team as a whole worked together, whether it was a medical event, a rescue, or a search. The head lifeguards that represent South Boston are Shannon McGonagle, Tara Murphy, Meghan Keough, Kerstin Kostigen, and Will Conroy. “I am very proud of these brave young men and women for their selfless commitment to their communities” said State Representative Nick Collins (D-South Boston). “As a former lifeguard I know first-hand the risks and rewards of the job, and I commend this group for their exemplary actions and lifesaving decision making in emergency situations.” Additionally, with the summer season quickly approaching, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation has officially kicked off its recruitment campaign, and is currently seeking lifeguards and head lifeguards to serve at the agency’s many pools and inland and ocean beaches across the Commonwealth. All DCR lifeguard candidates must pass a written test as well as swim 500 yards in 11 minutes or under (9:30 or under for ocean beach lifeguards), retrieve a 10lbs. weight in nine feet of water, and perform three rescues. After passing all tests, lifeguard candidates attend DCR Lifeguard Pre-Service training and an orientation at the facility where they will be stationed.
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Thank you for helping to make 2016 another record year
2016 marked another record year for the Port of Boston’s Paul W. Conley Container Terminal. More than 1,600 New England businesses depend on the Port of Boston to connect their products to the world. From cranberries to seafood, technology components to furniture, toys to shoes, the Port of Boston is essential to the Massachusetts economy, and part of the fabric of the South Boston community. • Total volume up 5%. In 2016, more than 248,300 containers were moved in and out of Conley Terminal. • Exports up 11.7%. Both exports and imports are up, and outpacing ports on the East, West and Gulf coasts. More and more New England businesses rely on Conley Terminal to export their products to the world. • Shipping lines up. In 2017, Conley Terminal will serve 12 of the world’s top 15 shipping lines. It remains the only full-service container terminal in New England. • Efficiency is up. Amid this record-breaking growth, Massport’s partnership with the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has resulted in a 30% increase in crane productivity. Last year, The Journal of Commerce (JOC) ranked Conley Terminal #1 in North America for improved efficiency. With its 7,000 jobs, the Port of Boston is the City’s 6th largest employer and contributes $4.6 billion annually to the Massachusetts economy. These accomplishments require planning, strategy and a strong partnership of government, the private sector, labor and the South Boston community. Thank you for being part of the Conley Terminal success story.
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South Boston Catholic Academy First Grade News
Talented Author Visits First Graders! The first-grade students at South Boston Catholic Academy had the opportunity to meet Alex Mc Conduit from New Orleans. He has written several books for children. He read some of his wonderful stories to us, as well as, telling us about what life is like in New Orleans, Louisiana. The children actively participated
during the reading of “Snoballs For All” and “Thorn in my Horn.” (They even pretended to play imaginary horns while Alex played his horn.) They asked great questions-why did you write this book, where did you get your ideas, which book did you write first and are you coming back! He enjoyed his visit, as much as the students enjoyed meeting him and learning what being an author is really all about and inspiring the students to maybe someday, also, becoming an author themselves. Alex said if he is back this way again, he’ll stop in to see us! We want to Thank Mr. Mc Conduit and his friend Fallon Blossom, for this very special visit to the students in the first-grade at South Boston Catholic Academy. South Boston Catholic Academy is an academically rigorous, supportive Catholic Elementary School Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEAS&C). Inspired by the traditions of our Catholic Faith, Family
Spirit, 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. South Boston Catholic Academy (www. SBCatholicAcademy.org) is currently accepting applications for all classes PreK-Grade 6. 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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Condon Teams Up with Celtics Ringing in the New Year with the Boston Celtics! As part of the Jr. Celtics Program, the BCYF Condon Community Center kids got to celebrate with their basketball idols the “Boys in Green” and celebrate 2017 at the Prudential’s Skywalk Observatory. Everyone’s favorite Shamrock, Isaiah Thomas and his coaches and teammates threw a spectacular party with games, dinner, speeches and some awesome gifts for the kids who were in awe of the professional hoop stars. Special “Thank You” to BCYF Commissioner Will Morales, Deputy Commissioner of Programming Chris Byner and the entire BCYF and Boston Celtics staffs. It was a banner event! #teamcondon
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Loves School and Sports
By Kevin Devlin He’s a reserved, polite boy who is focused on his schoolwork and committed to athletics. He’s a happy lad and his name is Stephen Flynn. Stephen, 11, is the son of Edward and Kristen Flynn. He is the grandson of Ray and Kathy Flynn of South Boston and Warren and Laurel Hansen of Lowell. He has an older sister name Caroline. She’s a freshman at Mount Alvernia High School where she enjoys studying history and art, as well as volunteering in her community, including the Gate of Heaven Christmas Eve Pageant and the Thanksgiving Day Lunch at St. Monica’s Church. The Flynn family also has a dog named Marley. Stephen enjoyed his experiences at the South Boston Catholic Academy where he was a student from pre-school through the third grade and developed many friendships he still cherishes. He’s currently in the fifth grade at the Josiah Quincy School in the Advanced Work Class (AWC) and is an Honor Roll caliber student. The mission of his school is “provide a challenging academic program that gives all students the means to meet high standards and achieve their best, to foster sound habits of mind and action, and to instill (their) students (with) such virtues as integrity, respect, and self-discipline.” Stephen’s favorite subject is history and someday he plans on being
a lawyer. Last Friday, January 6, at the Quincy School, Stephen was recognized with several awards, including the Most Valuable Participant, Outstanding Citizenship Award and the Honor Roll. Steve admittedly doesn’t like to “sleep in” late so he doesn’t mind going to school early. There, he’s been involved in the Building Our Kids Success (BOKS) initiative. On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, he exercises before school. After school on Wednesdays, he’s involved in the Sports and Scholars program, which is a healthy combination of academic studies and athletics; such as floor hockey, volleyball, handball, soccer, hoop, and chicken ball (fake football). His favorite color is blue. He likes eating cheeseburgers from Sully’s at Castle Island, Tasty Burger on L Street, and the Shake Shack on Northern Avenue. His favorite TV show is “SpongeBob SquarePants”-an animated children’s comedy created by Stephen Hillenburg which first aired in 1999. And his favorite professional athlete is Tyler Sequin, former Boston Bruin, who was the second overall pick in the 2010 draft, and now plays for the Dallas Stars. In his leisure time, Stephen enjoys hanging out with his sister Caroline or with his friends. He plays video games on his Xbox and battles opponents in mini-hockey. He’s an avid baseball card collector and keeps them well-organized. Additionally, he loves to read and is currently immersed with the book “Shipwreck at the bottom of the world.” This true adventure story written by Jennifer Armstrong, chronicles the perilous journey of a group of men who sailed from England in 1914, hoping to be the first team of explorers to cross the Antarctic continent from one side to the other. In the sports arena, Stephen has played in the Gate of Heaven CYO basketball program since he was six years old. He first learned to play basketball in their instructional program coordinated by Michael Donovan and Sean Monahan. This season, Stephen’s on the 5th/6th grade Gatey hoop
travel team coached by Scott Bell, and his dad coaches him in the Gatey midget hoop house league on the Joey Evans Club. Stephen is proud that he made the AllStar team in the midget house league for the past three seasons. In the South Boston Youth Hockey League (SBYHL) Stephen is on the Pee Wee “B” team coached by Tom Casper and Joe Burke. Stephen is enjoying this experience because they teach sportsmanship, hard work, discipline, and having fun. He also plays in the SBYHL house league on a team coached by Mark McGonagle. Stephen’s Pee Wee team, which won the Quincy Tournament title in 2015, will be playing this upcoming Sunday, January 15, in the finals of the Mayor’s Cup Hockey at Boston College. They will be facing off against the East Boston/Malden squad. He’s ready to give his best on the ice and wants Southie to bring home the coveted Mayor’s Cup trophy. Stephen enjoys soccer and has been a participant in the South Boston Youth Soccer League for nine seasons. He also started playing lacrosse two years ago and learned the intricacies of the game from Coach Bobby Ferrara. Lastly, our busy lad has played baseball in Southie since his t-ball days. In 2015, his Little League minor
league team, the Mets, managed by Tom Harnon, captured the championship title. This past summer he played for the Massport Royals managed by Jim Burgio. Stephen realizes that it’s a big commitment to be on all these teams but he’s certainly up to the task. “I like playing on these (various) teams,” he said. “It’s a lot of fun and it keeps me busy. I like the coaches who help me play better and teach me how to play the game. I always try to give one hundred percent in sports or achieving my goals in school. I also try hard to be a good teammate, classmate and brother.” His mom and dad are proud of his dedication to school and his focus on sports. “We are proud of Stephen and his hard work, both on and off the court,” said his dad. “He’s doing well in the Advanced Work Class at school and is on the Honor Roll. “In sports, he has had so many good coaches over the years,” his dad added. “And these coaches teach you lessons that stay with you for life. South Boston is lucky to have so many coaches and parents that are determined to give our young people the best opportunities we can.”
“Pictured is Stephen (far right) with his dad Eddie (on left) and his granddad Ray (center).
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Celebration and Pageantry a great shot of the very colorful, then Speaker of the House, Edward “Knocko” McCormack, who as the 1940 Chief Marshal of the Parade famously (or was it infamously?) rode his horse into P.J. Connolly’s Andrew Square Tavern to show it off.
A review of Paul Christian’s “South Boston on Parade” by Paul Conley Paul Christian’s new book, “:South Boston on Parade” is a must-read for anyone and everyone who has ever enjoyed South Boston’s St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day Parade – but especially for “born and bred” South Bostonians. A history of the Parade from its beginnings in 1901 to the present, the book is filled with wonderful photos, starting with the iconic cover photo of young and radiant Jack and Jackie Kennedy from the last time they were in the Parade in 1958. Other great photos (so many it’s hard to select just a few) include Betty Cherry of the old Kelley’s Landing delivering a bouquet to James Michael Curley and
The book is also filled with great little nuggets of historical information. Did you know that in 1922 the federal government forbade any of the military to participate because it was thought there was too much injection of signs and symbols of “Irish Pride” in the Parade? However, the local vets predictably defied the Feds and wore their uniforms when marching. Or how Fidel Castro was once invited to the Parade? That was during the brief time he was on the government’s “good guy list”. Or how about the time (in 1940) when some visiting British sailors were invited to march, only to have the invitation rescinded when the organizers realized it was, after all, the Evacuation Day Parade, which celebrated the Brits being driven out of Boston? If it isn’t obvious by now, the book would be a great St. Patrick’s Day gift. Don’t miss it! It’s available in the “Southie’s Own” store at 396 West Broadway and in the “Wears & Wares”
store at 634 East Broadway. Not so incidentally, all proceeds from the book go to the
South Boston Historical Society. So rush out and BUY IT!
Congratulations Sean!
Sean Doherty ‘18 gets the Player of the Game Scally Cap for his game winning goal to lift CM over BC High 2-1.
Public Meeting
L STREET POWER PLANT PLANNING INITIATIVE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
22 DRYDOCK AVE. RAY FLYNN MARINE PARK
22 Drydock, 3rd Floor Conference Room South Boston, MA 02210
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Boston Planning & Development Agency will be holding an open house the evening of January 18th to begin a planning initiative for the L Street Edison Power Plant site in South Boston, located at 776 Summer Street. Earlier this year Exelon sold the property to Redgate/Hilco who intend on redeveloping the 15 acre site with a mix of uses and new open space. This initiative is intended to engage the South Boston community and determine their interests and aspirations related to housing, transportation, public realm improvements, cultural facilities and placemaking. The process will inform the development plan for the site and future zoning. More details and the planning schedule will discussed at the open house event on the 18th.
mail to:
phone: email :
CHRIS BUSCH
Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4451 Chris.Busch@Boston.gov
BostonPlans.org
@BostonPlans
Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary
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Gate of Heaven CYO Boy’s Instructional League
Public Meeting
33-39 WARD STREET MONDAY, JANUARY 23 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
125 MERCER STREET
Joseph M. Tierney Learning Center South Boston, MA 02127
PROJECT PROPONENT: Transcend, LLC PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Transcend, LLC proposes to construct a five-story, residential development totaling approximately 26,548 square feet. The proposed project will have sixteen (16) condominium units including two (2) IDP Units. In addition, the development will have at-grade, garage parking for up to seventeen (17) spaces. An alternate date of Monday, January 30 at 6:30 PM is scheduled in the event of inclement weather on January 23.
mail to:
phone: email :
JOHN CAMPBELL
Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4282 John.Campbell@Boston.gov
CLOSE OF COMMENT PERIOD: 2/8/2017
BostonPlans.org
@BostonPlans
Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary
Gate of Heaven CYO Girl’s Instructional League Players
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Pictured at the Walsh Center gym is the Barbara Caputo Club coached by Margaret Keaveny (left) and also Commissioner Marie Laundry.
Pictured at the Walsh Center gym is the Sister Pat Club, coached by Jennifer Evans. Also pictured is Marie Laundry, the Gate of Heaven CYO commissioner for the John “Injun” Horan girl’s house league.
Pictured at the Walsh Center gym (from left) are Allison Baker and Emily Hart, the girl’s instructional league instructors. Instructor Hannah Powers not pictured.
Pictured at the Walsh Center gym are players on the Kelly Collins Club and the J.R. Solutions Club. Also pictured (from left) in back row is Coach Christina McDonough, Commissioner Laundry, and Coach Jean Harrison.
Pictured at the Walsh Center gym (from left) are Gate of Heaven instructional league instructor Trevor Finland, Gatey Commissioner Sean Monahan, instructors Owen Donovan, Tommy White, Jake Harrison Conor Strickland, and head instructor, Michael Donovan.
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Youth Ambassador Spring Semester Meetings Begin!
Compass on the Bay Events
The South Boston Community Health Center is pleased to announce that Youth Ambassadors Program meetings for the spring semester will begin Tuesday January 17, 2017 @ 5:30 p.m.! Youth ages 12 and older are encouraged to attend the meetings to learn more about participating in community service projects, health related trainings and art based activities that engage youth in the life of the SB community. Applications to become a new Youth Ambassador are being accepted for two weeks, at the January 17th and 24th meetings. The Youth Ambassador meetings will be held every Tuesday January – spring 2017. This year Youth Ambassadors will be involved in a wide variety of activities and trainings to promote a healthier and more fulfilling life. Meetings are held every Tuesday evening from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. The location of the meetings is the South Boston Community Health Center, Dental and Eye Care building – 386 West Broadway 2nd floor. If you would like more information about the Youth Ambassador program please contact Mayra Rodriguez-Howard (617) 464-7423 or Linda Doran (617) 464-7463, at the South Boston Community Health Center.
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Free Yoga Class at Compass on the Bay January 13, 20, & 27 2017, 10:00 am at 1380 Columbia Road, South Boston. Yoga with Diane is offered on these Fridays in January! We welcome you to join us for this complimentary class.
Ted Travis Entertains at Compass on the Bay January 16, 2017, 2:00 pm at 1380 Columbia Road, South Boston. Join us for entertainment by Ted Travis!
Chinese Cultural Celebration at Compass on the Bay Please join us January 31, 2017 for our monthly “Grab Your Passport” day, which will feature a Chinese-themed lunch at 11:30 am and a traditional Chinese music performance at 1:30 pm.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON SITE CLEAN-UP ACTIVITIES On-Terminal Areas 900 East First Street, South Boston MassDEP RTN 3-00257 Former Owner: Coastal Oil of New England (CONE) Current Owner: Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Tuesday January 24, 2017 As part of the Public Involvement Process for the site at 900 East First Street, Massport will host a public information meeting about the remediation and assessment activities for this site. The site is tracked by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) under Release Tracking Number (RTN) 3-00257. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information on the continued cleanup of the site pursuant to the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP). The meeting will be held in the Senior Lunch Room of the Curley Community Center located at 1663 Columbia Road, South Boston, on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 7:00 PM. Please use the M Street entrance. Copies of the assessment and remediation documents are available for review at the South Boston Public Library and MassDEP, Northeast Regional Office, 205B Lowell Street, Wilmington, MA 01876 or on-line at http://public.dep.state.ma.us/wsc_viewer/. Interested parties may also submit written questions or concerns to James Stolecki at Massport’s Environmental Management Unit Office, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA 02128 or by e-mail at jstolecki@massport.com.
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