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Safety Changes at Youth Working Together Matters Centers Drop-In Programs Mayor Walsh Outlines Changes to Strengthen Oversight and Safety at BCYF Drop-In Programs Mayor Walsh today Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) to announce that all BCYF drop-in programs will follow rigorous new standards in an effort to strengthen oversight and child safety. These changes are a result of an assessment of all protocols and procedures at the city’s summer camps and drop-in programs that was conducted this week.

Summer camps are currently regulated by the City of Boston’s Inspectional Services Department (ISD) per the Department of Public Health (DPH), and summer camps

have clearly defined and documented operating procedures, specifically with respect to child safety. Drop-in programs, as defined by state regulations, do not fall under ISD regulations, and as a result have fewer clearly defined and uniform operating procedures.

“The city experienced a terrible tragedy with the loss of Kyzr Willis and we immediately launched a review of all our protocols at our BCYF centers,” Mayor Walsh said.

“Thousands of families entrust their children to our summer camps and we take that trust extremely seriously. It is our priority to act quickly on any potential improvements to our programs, and I will continue to work closely with BCYF Continued on Page 2

Pictured at the National Night Out event held at Moakley Park on Tuesday, August 2, are (from left) Boston City Councilor Michael Flaherty, former Boston City Councilor and candidate for Register of Deeds, Stephen Murphy, along with Boston City Councilor, Billy Linehan.

Ever-present at many city events, they came to mingle with the crowd, as well as to thank the people of South Boston and the Boston Police Department for their tremendous collaboration in making the South Boston Community a safe and secure place in which to live. Story and Photos next week!

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leadership to ensure we have proper oversight and safety procedures at all of our programs.”

The Summer Youth Activities Program (SYAP) staff will undergo a full day comprehensive training on the new procedures prior to SYAP returning to the Curley Center on Tuesday, August 2.

Immediate changes being made at the Curley Community Center for the SYAP include the following.

Headcount Procedure: Staff will conduct headcounts on 60-minute intervals, as well as headcounts of all children before and after moving through the entrances and exits of the Curley Community Center. A time sheet and clipboard will be distributed to each staff member to confirm they have conducted a head

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count at the appropriate times and provided to the program director at the end of each day.

Front Desk Staffing: While a Curley Community Center employee currently oversees the front desk, a SYAP staff member will be designated as responsible for managing children in the drop-in program at arrival and dismissal, as well as ensuring that no child leaves the building unless accompanied by an adult.

Child Staff Ratio: The SYAP will operate under a minimum ratio of 10:2 for children ages 6 and under and 20:2 for children ages 7 and older. This means that for every group of children there will be at least two counselors to assure a check on each counselor, and to be prepared in the case of an emergency. Additional staff members will be assigned to groups of children under the age of 10 to provide increased support and supervision.

Book End Supervision Procedure:

The SYAP will organize children into lines before moving between activity locations, with a designated staff member at the front and back of the line, as well as a staff member to walk alongside the children.

Ocean Safety Procedures: All children who enter the ocean will be required to wear a life preserver at all times. A maximum of 10 children and 2 staff members will be allowed in the water at any one time and assigned staff must remain in the water with the children at all times.

Security Cameras: Out of an abundance of caution, 34 security cameras will be brought online to increase security across the Curley Community Center by Tuesday, August 2nd. An effort was already under way by the City to upgrade the surveillance systems at BCYF facilities and the work was expe-

dited this past week at the Curley Community Center.

The headcount procedures, child staff ratio and book end supervision procedures will be enforced broadly across all BCYF drop-in programs. All BCYF drop-in programs will also move toward uniform emergency actions procedures as well as site-specific emergency action plans for fire and evacuation, lost child or swimmer and injury scenarios.

BCYF’s ban on employees using personal electronic devices during shifts will continue to be strictly enforced.

Personal electronic devices may only be used when an employee is on break or during a case of emergency.

Over the next month, ISD will be visiting all drop-in programs to brief them on the regulations required by summer camps and work with BCYF to ensure all drop-in programs are brought in line with ISD regulations for summer camps.

Please join us for South Boston Community Health Center’s “Breakfast of Champions” South Boston Police will be among the honored

South Boston Community Health Center invites you to our “Breakfast of Champions” in honor of National Health Center Week. The event will take place on Wednesday, August 10th under a tent at our 409 West Broadway facility and will honor individuals who have made significant contributions to community health.

The Health Center’s Board of Directors, staff and patients will be honoring these dedicated individuals who, in their daily professional lives have been “champions of community health”. The public is invited to attend and a continental breakfast will be served.

The breakfast will kick off at 8:30 AM. William J. Halpin, Jr. CEO of the South Boston Community Health Center will present the awards. Honorees include:

• Captain Joseph Boyle and Officer Robert Lucas, South Boston C6

• Dr. Nisha Thakrar, Chief Medical Officer, SBCHC

• Ms. Ann Brady, President of the Board, SBCHC

“Celebrating America’s Health Centers: Innovators in Community Health” is the theme for National Health Center Week 2016 to underscore how Community Health Centers provide access to affordable, high quality, cost effective health care to medically vulnerable and underserved people throughout the United States. They are strong partnerships of people, governments and communities who work together to meet the unique and diverse health conditions of the community. Health centers are run from the bottom up, by a patient-majority governing board who guides how limited resources can be effectively directed to meet the health care needs of the community.

Please join us to celebrate National Health Center Week and help us honor these community health heroes!

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Southie Trees The past few weeks have been scorchahs! Workers at Southie Trees, an environmental initiative of South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation, are trying hard to keep the trees and flowers on East and West Broadway happy and healthy through this dry spell. They have been spending their summer planting, watering, weeding and cleaning up the street trees and flowerbeds along the sidewalks. While the flowers planted have stayed healthy in the majority of beds, there are certain things the community could do to aid in our efforts. For example: while your little dog may be having a blast and catching some good rays, please remember to pick up after their ‘messes’ and keep it out of the flower beds. We also ask that you keep your pups out of the flower beds, as their urine can be quite damaging to the trees and flowers planted

there. That stuff can erode metal; imagine the damage it does to a daisy or an elm tree!

With the help of the active members of the South Boston community, a lot of the flowerbeds have been maintained despite the current drought we are facing in the Northeast. It could not have been done without the people and businesses along West Broadway that aid in the efforts to keep these flowerbeds beautiful. The summer interns will be finishing their rounds here on West Broadway later in August, as they head back to school.

However, the flowers will continue to grow throughout the Fall, as long as they are looked after. A watering can or two on the hot days is all it takes!

SouthieTrees appreciates the community support and loves to help keep this neighborhood beautiful. Thank you!

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“Department of Play” Gathers Stories The story-telling cabana set up by the “Department of Play” on Old Colony Avenue at Abacus Construction, for collecting stories about the immediate neighborhood. These stories are part of a cultural project and will be reprised this Saturday in the Maryellen McCormack Housing.

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The Project will include the rehabilitation of two historic brick buildings at 5 and 6 Necco Court (the “Brick Buildings”), the connection of those buildings by a shared lobby, the construction of a new 12-story building that will be connected to the Brick Buildings by a pedestrian bridge and walkway and the construction of public realm buildings, including Harborwalk improvements, green space, interpretive signage, and amenities. Additional public meetings will be held on September 7, 2016 at Atlantic Wharf, 280 Congress Street from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and on September 21, 2016 at a location to be determined from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. mail to:

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General Electric (GE) Headquarters Project Begins Tuesday evening, the Boston Redevelopment Authority (the BRA) held the first of many meetings on the GE Headquarters Project. This was sort of a “preliminary“ meeting, designed to ensure that those who attended understood the BRA’s oversight role in this project. Nineteen (19) people were present, ranging from Vinny Coyle from Ironworkers Local 7, to John Allison from Mayor Walsh’s office, to interested Fort Point residents, to the BRA’s personnel themselves.

by Rick Winterson You have no doubt heard about the General Electric (GE) Company’s plans to relocate its Corporate Headquarters from Connecticut to South Boston’s Fort Point District. Specifically, GE’s new Headquarters will be sited on the South Boston side of the Fort Point Channel, and will utilize two existing, renovated brick warehouses at 5-6 Necco Way (Yes, that’s “NECCO”, as in those ever-popular NECCO Wafers produced by the New England Confectionary Co.).

GE will lease a block of land from Procter and Gamble’s wholly-owned Gillette subsidiary, which is also located along the Fort Point Channel. Renovations of the existing brick warehouses will begin as soon as possible; ground will be broken for the main Headquarters Building early in 2017, pending granting of all the necessary permits. Completion is targeted for the end of 2018, when full relocation will get underway in two phases. Temporary offices for GE’s relocation team will open on Farnsworth Street essentially immediately – during August. When the entire project is complete, it will amount to 400,000 square feet under roof. Ultimately, some 800 GE employees will be located here.

The opening BRA meeting regarding GE’s plans for relocating its Headquarters to South Boston’s Fort Point District. Public Meetings will follow on August 17 and September 7.

The proposed Headquarters Building is nothing short of striking, in particular its photovoltaic, power-generating “veil”. It blends well with Fort Point – in part because it incorporates two existing red brick industrial buildings; in part because it forms a kind of pedestrian “GE Plaza right by the Fort Point Channel watersheet. The new building has 12 stories, two of which will be devoted to GE’s executive functions. The other spaces will be for creative and/or technical innovations.

There will be substantial public space on the lower floors – a topic for future articles in South Boston Online.

GE’s future business plans are ambitious and highly technical – they wish to become the leader in designing and manufacturing digitally “smart” machines that have sensors and controls literally embedded in the equipment itself. GE will be a fitting addition to South Boston technology scene, especially with the plans it has to reach out to our community of students, museum-goers, and even coffee shop customers. More about those plans later. Meanwhile, they’ll be joining Procter and Gamble/Gillette and even NECCO as world-renowned manufacturers and marketers from Boston.

The meeting in the BRA’s offices was generally positive, and its atmosphere was encouraging to the GE Headquarters Project. Specific mention was made of the Fort Point “Hundred Acre” zoning plan; assurance was rendered that this will be incorporated into GE’s plan. Formal Public Meetings have been scheduled for August 17 and September 7.

Input from all interested residents of South Boston is encouraged – it’s your neighborhood that will be affected by GE’s Headquarters relocation, so plan to attend and make your own feelings known. Interestingly, GE has already appointed a neighborhood liaison individual. His name is Peter Cavanaugh; his title is “General Electric Ecosystem Transformation Leader”.

He wants to hear from the people of South Boston.

A rendering of the proposed GE Headquarters building on the Fort Point Channel. Note that it will incorporate two existing (but renovated) brick buildings on Necco Way.

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South Boston GO

by Rick Winterson

Much has been said about the newest game fad, which is called Pokemon GO ®, most of it having to do with the game’s dangers. Many articles of varying triviality have been written by those who are far more learned than we are at South Boston Online. We know that is so, because these

You’ll find this view on a busy corner in the center of South Boston. HINT: Look up, but don’t lose track of where you’re going, as you are apt to do in Pokemon GO

authors used phrases like “high cognitive loading”, along with “keeping it open and checking it constantly” to describe the Pokemon GO ® app. That’s an intellectual way of stating that players forget to watch where they’re going. We understand that falling over cliffs, having automobile accidents, and even getting locked in cemeteries inevitably follow. SBOL would like to present a simpler game called South Boston GO. Just look around and find where the photo above is located. It’s not that hard; certain of our more well-traveled readers may recognize it at once. It’s in South Boston, after all. And there’s no other view like it anywhere else in South Boston. Even better, you’ll have to find it on foot – walking is a safe, easy, healthful exercise.

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An Excellent Performance

A group of youth from nonprofit Artists for Humanity, based in South Boston, enjoyed a Blue Man Group performance on July 28 at Charles Playhouse. They were among 500 students from local youth organizations, public and private schools who attended the show, which was part of The Marilyn Rodman Theatre for Kids program. The Marilyn Rodman Theatre for Kids program endeavors to broaden the horizons of at-risk youth and foster a lifelong appreciation of performing arts by exposing kids to live, professional theatre. Other shows sponsored by the program this year included Matilda, Wizard of Oz, and The Sound of Music. Artists for Humanity is also a Rodman Ride for Kids affiliated charity. This year’s Ride takes place on September 24. For more information on Rodman for Kids programs, visit www.rodmanforkids.org.

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Southie – A Good, Healthful Place to Be

by Rick Winterson

Two recent events confirm something that South Boston Online has always said: South Boston is a great place to be.

Both events confirmed that to us more emphatically than ever. The first was the “Fun in the Sun” Health Fair, held at the McCormack Pavilion on Carson Beach last Thursday, July 28, from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m.

The second was the annual First Monday “Kid’s Day” on August 1, from noon till 9 p.m. at South Boston’s Farmers Market in Perkins Square.

As you would imagine, the Health Fair’s exhibits and activities were devoted to the participants’ state of health.

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its offerings, although there are number of other products for sale, such as honey, preserves, and baked goods. As journalist Michael Pollan says, “Eat food.

Not too much, and mostly plants.”

Other exhibits were presented by several well-known South Boston institutions, such as the Gavin Foundation, famous for its work in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, and the South Boston Community Health Center, an original spearhead of the Community Health Center movement.

W.I.C. (“Women, Infants, and Children”) was there; it has an office in the Health Center as well. The Home for Little

Wanderers came over from their home office on Huntington Avenue to take part also, along with many other of Boston’s health organizations.

The Farmers Market was not only present at the Health Fair last Thursday, it also hosted the “Kid’s Day” this last Monday in Perkins Square. Now, the Farmers Market mostly sells healthy, natural foods. Seasonal, freshly harvested produce makes up the majority of

But “Kid’s Day” presented more than just food. There was live music featuring children’s songs. A softly alive black and white rabbit seemed to enjoy endless petting.

The New England Aquarium brought over sea creatures, including a 10-inch horseshoe crab (Limulus Polyphemus), the last of the trilobites from 450 million years ago. Games were played, iced tea was quaffed, bicycle repair was taught by the Boston Cyclists Union, and a great time was had by all.

Yes, South Boston is certainly the (healthy) place to be.

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Tynan “Fun In The Sun” Program

By Emily Nagle My name is Emily Nagle and it is a pleasure to be the camp’s Assistant Director for a second year. I have worked on and off at Fun in the Sun for nearly 5 years starting as a junior counselor back in high school. I am currently in my senior year of college working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development with a teaching certification in Early Childhood Education at Colby-Sawyer College. At school, I am the president of the Campus Activities Board, a board member for Orientation, and I work in both the Student Activities Office and the Admissions office. Along with being involved on campus, I spend most of my week at the local elementary school. I love working with kids in the classroom watching them grow and learn throughout the school year but working in a summer camp I get the opportunity to see kids in a different setting. At camp

Summer Camp Counselor Joe Maiullari keeping some of our campers occupied.

I’m not Miss Nagle, and I’m of the island. We had to take a not grading anyone or teaching boat there and for some of the a lesson. Instead, I get to play campers, it was their first time games with them, share experion a boat! The campers made ences, and build a type of bond their way through the tunnels, that I wouldn’t get to do in a including the haunted ones, classroom setting, that is by far and walked along the top of the the best part of my job at Fun in fort to see the city skyline in the Sun. the distance. There was a story time where we learned all about This week we had the oppor-

the Lady in Black and how she haunts the island now. It was a long day full of adventures and laughs! We also got to take a trip to M Street Park this week to play some wiffle ball and enjoy the nice weather.

With week three coming to an end, the counselors are happy to announce that Stephen Flynn won Camper of the Week! …

He is someone who helps make camp more enjoyable for everyone. Helps clean up during the day and is always willing to participate in all kinds of games, often being the one to start them. … Very kind to everyone he meets and is always there for his friends. I want to thank the Tynan Council and the Administrative Coordinator, for giving me this great opportunity to work with our community youth.

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Kathy Davis (Program Supervisor) and Katie O’Connell (Youth Worker) train our summer Camp Counselors in “Signal Success” for youth works!

The training is on going throughout the summer and covers various topics and knowledge for our staff.

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By Kevin Devlin They enjoy being part of the South Boston Boys and Girls Club Fun in the Sun program.

Two days a week they get to go on field trips to various outdoor venues, watch movies at the Club, splash around in the pool, or play pool, ping pong, and other games in the recreation room. There are plenty of activities to keep them busy and happy during the summertime. The three Club kids are Dazayvion James, Anedson Andrade and Jason Lopes.

Dazayvion James, 9, is the son of Jay and Grace James.

He has an order sister named Raven, a younger brother named Zayshan, and a family dog named Chi Chi, a Chihuahua. Dazayvion will be entering the fourth grade this fall at the Condon Elementary School which is located in South Boston. The school’s mission is to “…help all students acquire the skills, knowledge and habits they need to reach proficiency and to succeed in high school, college, and a life of active citizenship in the neighborhoods

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Meet Three Club Kids to medical school and become a doctor. His favorite color is blue and he enjoys eating French Fries while watching New York Giants wide receiver, Odell Beckham, play on TV in the NFL games.

Pictured at the Club (from left) are Jason, Anedson, and Dazayvion of Boston and beyond.” he said that he would, “Take people off the streets and find Dazayvion’s favorite subject them homes to live in so they is math and someday he hopes can be healthy and happy.” to be a police officer and help people in need. His favorite color is green and his favorite food is pizza. He loves watching Full House on TV, and his favorite professional athletes are NBA superstars Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors and Lebron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

In the world of sports, Dazayvion enjoys playing tackle football for the Boston Bengals, as well as basketball and soccer with his cousins. If he was the President of the United States,

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Anedson Andrade, 9, is the son of Mavilde Silver and Nu Andrade. He has two brothers, Aledson and Akwameh. Anedson attends the Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot School which is located in Roxbury. The school’s mission is to “…guarantee all students a rigorous academic experience, provided in an environment that values and celebrates strong relationships among students, staff, families, and community.”

Anedson’s favorite subjects in school are recess and math.

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Anedson is a busy kid who plays hoop and soccer with his friends near his house. If he was our chief executive living on Pennsylvania Avenue, he said that, “Everyday would be a holiday and everyone would celebrate and have a nice time.”

Jason Lopes, 10, is the son of Dunia and Adilson Lopes; and he has a brother named Javal.

He’ll be a fifth-grader in the fall at the Condon Elementary School. His favorite subjects are math and gym and someday plans on being a professional football player.

Jason’s favorite color is blue and he enjoys eating shrimp, hot dogs, and beef at family cookouts. In sports, he likes playing hoop and football with his friends. If he was our President, he said that he’d, “Build more homes for people and make food and everything else cheaper so people can buy stuff.”

Pianist Kenny Morrell at Compass on the Bay August 13, 2016, 2:30 pm at Compass on the Bay Assisted Living and Memory Support Community, 1380 Columbia Road, South Boston. Join us for a performance by pianist, vocalist and amazing entertainer Kenny Morrell!

Irish Entertainer Paul Carroll at Compass on the Bay August 14, 2016, 2:30 pm at Compass on the Bay Assisted Living and Memory Support Community, 1380 Columbia Road, South Boston. A performance by Irish singer Paul Carroll!

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PROGRESS ON REDUCING AIR POLLUTION

The Port of Boston is thriving. Boston’s 6th largest employer with more than 7,000 direct jobs contributes $4.6 billion annually to the Massachusetts economy. Every day, the Port of Boston is making a difference in people’s lives; the shoes we wear, the furniture we sit on, the cars we drive, the oil we heat with, the toys our children play with all travel through the Port of Boston. Massport’s Conley Container Terminal processed a record 221,014 containers in 2015.

Massport is working hard to balance our roles as an economic engine, a good neighbor, and an environmental steward.

In 2015, Conley Container Terminal received a national Breathe Easy Leadership Award for reducing harmful diesel emissions beyond what is required by law, and promoting clean transportation in the Northeast. Particulate matter at the Conley Terminal has declined 20% since 2011.

Clean trucks We replaced 60 old drayage trucks with clean diesel trucks at a cost of $3 million funded by Massport, truck owners

and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As a result, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide have all been significantly reduced.

Clean cranes We’re using EPA funding to retrofit five diesel-powered rubber tire gantry cranes used to load and unload trucks and reposition containers within the yard at Conley Container Terminal.

The retrofitted cranes will conserve fuel, reduce noise and significantly reduce emissions.

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Summertime at the Condon

By Kevin Devlin They work at the Condon Community Center Juniors summer program and enjoy interacting with the kids and being part of something special.

They love their jobs and go to work with smiles on their faces every day. They are Jacqulyn Brooks and Rodolfo Arias.

Jacqulyn Brooks, 19, is the daughter of Jennifer and Thomas Brooks. She has a younger sister named Emma, a younger brother named Thomas, and two family betta fish named Felipe and Sushi.

Jacqulyn graduated from Boston Latin Academy in 2015.

At BLA, she was an Honor Roll student and took AP classes in economics, American government, and English. She was a student ambassador and was involved in a variety of volunteer endeavors, such as conducting school tours and assisting teachers at parent-teacher meetings. Jacqulyn began her col-

lege career at Framingham State College last year and will be a sophomore in September. She is majoring in communications with a minor in criminal justice. Upon graduation, she plans on pursuing a career in the law enforcement field.

was standing there ready for action, one of her contacts fell out. At that moment, the batter hit a line drive in her direction.

She was nervous, about to panic, but regained her confidence and caught the ball. As they say, all’s well that ends well.

In the world of sports, Jacqulyn played in the South Boston Girls Softball League for seven seasons. She’ll never forget one night game at Evans Field when she was in the outfield. As she

“I miss playing,” she said. “It was something I could do after school to keep me busy and active. I had a lot of fun and will never forget those days.”

Admittedly a better student than an athlete, Jacqulyn nevertheless stayed busy. She played in the South Boston Youth Soccer League for six years.

She was a cheerleader in the South Boston Pop Warner Football Program for one year, and ran track at BLA as a sophomore and a senior. In her leisure time now, she works out at the Curley Community Recreation Center, runs the boulevard around Castle Island, and plans to run cross country at Framingham State this upcoming schoolyear.

Jacqulyn works as a hostess and food runner at the Cheers Restaurant located on Beacon Hill and also as a senior supervisor at the Condon CC Junior’s summer program. She interacts with the kids and supervisors the junior counselors.

“I really like working here,” she said. “I like this age group, they’re fun, and the counselors I supervise are doing a great job with the kids also.”

Rodolfo Arias, 15, is the son of Midriz Arias and Arinson Pena. He has a sister named Nashly Baez, a brother named Jahaziel Pena, and four family parakeets. Rodolfo went to the Condon Elementary School, Up Academy, and then last year attended the John D. O’Bryant School which is located on New Dudley Street in Roxbury.

At Up Academy, Rodolfo had straight A’s and he continued his Honor Roll caliber grades at the O’Bryant.

Rodolfo played one season for the Saint Vincent’s CYO hoop team, will never forget the three-pointer he banked off the backboard to win the game at the buzzer, but baseball is his game. He played on his school’s JV baseball team last spring.

This summer he also played in the Boston Red Sox RBI League and was managed by George Benner.

Rodolfo simply loves baseball.

It’s in his blood and someday would love to play professional baseball.

“My family’s from the Dominican Republic,” he said.

“My family loves this sport and I do too. I play and practice every chance I get all year round and can play any position. It’s a great sport.”

Kristin Dowd, the director of the Condon CC Juniors summer program, is so glad these two youngsters work for the program.

Jacqulyn’s a sweetheart,” she said. “She’s really a big help and very dependable. And Rodolfo’s also a great kid. He works hard and does a tremendous job as a junior counselor. He enjoys working with the kids and goes beyond his job description when he helps out cleaning up.

“Both of them are great assets to this program,” she added.

“They keep the kids busy and engaged. They make the kids laugh and take their jobs seriously. They are a good team and I’m blessed to have them in this program.”

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Introducing Four Tierney Girls

By Kevin Devlin They are happy, polite, young girls who are having a blast this summer spending quality time at the Joseph M. Tierney Learning Center (TLC), which is located on Mercer Street in South Boston, adjacent to the Old Colony Housing Development. They enjoy going to arts and crafts, the computer room, playing across the street in Moakley Park or swimming at Carson Beach. They love being engaged in a variety of activities on a daily basis and like the Tierney staff because they’re nice, caring, and thoughtful. The four girls featured are Olivia Bennett, Jada Burgess, Zada Wallace, and Lanney Tavares.

Olivia Bennett, 9, is the daughter of Christine and Christopher Bennett. She has a brother named Jaiden and a family Pit Bull named Brady. Olivia will be a fourth-grader in September at the Edward Brook Charter School in Roslindale. This Education Trust “…promotes high academic achievement for all students at all levels...” and hopes to “close the gaps in opportunity and achievement that consign far too many young people…”

Olivia’s favorite subject is math and someday she hopes on being a baker. Her favorite color is baby blue and she loves cornbread. Her two favorite professional athletes are star quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots and star hoop guard Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. And, she’s in Heaven when she hears Justin Bieber sing.

In her leisure time, Olivia enjoys drawing, watching TV, and playing on her computer and IPhone. In the sport’s arena, she loves playing girl football with her friends at school. If she was the President of the United States, she said that she’d try to stop the violence in the world and wipe out racism.

Jada Burgess, 10, is the daughter of Bernard “Bee” and Jaimi Burgess. She has two sisters, Dana and Gionny, two brothers,

Giovanni and Javon, as well as a Pit Bull named Luna. Jada will be entering the fifth grade in September at the Joseph Tynan Elementary School which is located on East Fourth Street in South Boston.

Lanney’s favorite subjects are gym and art and someday she hopes to be a pediatrician and help kids get better. Her favorite colors are baby blue and purple and she loves eating mac and cheese. She enjoys coloring, tie-

dyeing shirts, and playing with her cousin Kyla. If she was the President of this great country, she said that she’d help homeless people find jobs and homes to live in.

Jada’s favorite subject is math and someday she plans on being a veterinarian so she can help animals. Her favorite color is purple and she enjoys eating pizza while drawing or watching “Criminal Law” on TV. And lastly, her favorite pro athlete is Stephen Curry.

In the world of sports, Jada likes playing basketball with her friends at Moakley Park or learning the art of tennis from her dedicated father. If she was our chief executive in Washington D.C., she said that she’d make the world a better place by helping people because so many go through life experiencing bad things.

Zada Wallace, 9, is the daughter of Kamal and Zamina Wallace.

She has four brothers, Kiyann, Kamal, Kahri, and Kasani, and one sister named Londen. She will be entering the fifth grade this fall at the Tynan School.

Zada’s favorite subjects are writing, music, reading, and dance. Someday she plans on being a singer or a dancer. Her favorite colors are purple, pink, and blue. Her favorite foods are “all the foods in the world.” And, her favorite entertainer is Taylor Swift.

Zada plays soccer and kickball and watches TV “all the time.”

If she was the leader of the Free World, she said she’d make peace throughout the world so everyone could be happy and enjoy life.

Lanney Tavares, 10, is the daughter of Paula and Clacey Tavares. She has a brother named Davin, two goldfish named Princess and Loco, and a bird named Lucky. She will be entering the fifth grade this fall at the Michael J. Perkins Elementary School which is located within the Old Colony Housing Development.

Pictured at the Tierney Learning Center (from left) are Olivia, Jada, Zada, and Lanney.

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Price

Date

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Mclaughlin

29 Pleasant St #2

Dorchester

MA

250,000

07/11/16

Renee C

Taylor

84 Train St #1

Dorchester

MA

430,000

07/13/16

Xiaolan

Huan

Xishan

Liu

43 Norton St

Dorchester

MA

560,000

07/13/16

Richard

Waite

Rupert

Waite

139 Norwell St

Dorchester

MA

449,975

07/15/16

Hoang M

Huynh

6 Marlin Way

Dorchester

MA

340,000

07/15/16

Longden Realty LLC

12 Seaver St

Boston

MA

650,000

07/12/16

Sandy S

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Loc

Truong

11 Wayne St

Boston

MA

490,000

07/13/16

Ryan

Hunt

Anthony

Fava

37 Farragut Rd #2

South Boston

MA

800,000

07/15/16

James B

Mcclure

52 P St

South Boston

MA

172,608

07/11/16

Silvana RT

Silvana

Perrina

170 L St

South Boston

MA

1,4650.00

07/15/16

Mattus

Trevor A

Fulmer

104 F St

South Boston

MA

990,000

07/15/16

Salem Cottage LLC

175-175A W 7th St

South Boston

MA

800,000

07/15/16

Collin M

Thoams

40 Baxter St #5

South Boston

MA

584,000

07/15/16

Jared

Laptas

9 Gates St #3

South Boston

MA

675,000

07/14/16

Joseph

Founds

46 Percival St #3

Dorchester

MA

279,000

07/14/16

John A

Bustra

9 W Broadway #520

South Boston

MA

108,5000

07/15/16

Warren A

Fish

55 W Broadway #5

South Boston

MA

640,000

07/12/16

Ka Y

Poon

Paige O

James T

Dylan

Whiting

Suzanne M

Fish

45 W Broadway #205

South Boston

MA

343,846

07/14/16

Closson

Jon R

Closson

155 H St #2

South Boston

MA

695,000

07/11/16

Jessica

Centrella

Timothy

Kent

22 Buttonwood St #3

Dorchester

MA

460,100

07/13/16

Jodi

Abbott

Robert

Brown

202 N St #1

South Boston

MA

765,000

07/15/16

Christopher

Elia

Shannon

Finn

40 Woodward St #1

South Boston

MA

460,000

07/15/16

Konstantinos

Ligris

35 Channel Center St #211

Boston

MA

926,250

07/15/16

William A

Gasson

2 Pleasant St #1

Dorchester

MA

457,000

07/15/16

Richard A

Mitchell

320 Savin Hill Ave #6

Dorchester

MA

460,000

07/13/16

22 Gates LLC

22 Gates St #1

South Boston

MA

695,000

07/15/16

Adam P

Belcher

38 Dix St #3

Dorchester

MA

460,000

07/15/16

Brooks M

Hopple

Melissa J

Dupre

122 Marine Rd #1

South Boston

MA

715,000

07/12/16

Allyson

Mccann

Mark

Gerrish

129 D St #1

South Boston

MA

808,000

07/13/16

Jennifer N

Mcdonald

Miles P

Mcdonald

563 E 7th St #1

South Boston

MA

585,000

07/15/16

Andrew R

Rotz

150 Dorchester Ave #213

Boston

MA

979,000

07/11/16

Jacqueline G

Oleary

68 O St #1

South Boston

MA

620,000

07/12/16

Charles J

Kaplan

150 Dorchester Ave #312

Boston

MA

999,000

07/12/16

Tracy

Hawkins

150 Dorchester Ave #510

Boston

MA

1,64900

07/12/16

Wenhan

Huang

15 Wendeller St #1

South Boston

MA

7,34000

07/13/16

Rachael

Mott

23 Vinton St #1

South Boston

MA

658,000

07/13/16

Liu

150 Dorchester Ave #314

Boston

MA

106,8000

07/15/16

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Polyxeni S

Qiaoqiao

David S

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