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Cruiseport Naming in Honor of Flynn
Governor Baker Signs Bill naming Cruiseport Boston in Honor of Former Mayor Ray Flynn
Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation naming the Massachusetts Port Authority’s Cruiseport Boston in honor of Raymond L. Flynn, former Mayor of Boston and United States Ambassador to the Vatican. “Mayor Flynn has answered the call to represent both the people of Boston and the United States throughout his career and private life,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “He is the epitome of what a public servant should be, always a consummate professional, and a dedicated family man. It gives me great pride to sign legislation that will ensure Mayor Flynn’s legacy is honored in his native South Boston forever.”
“The Port of Boston first welcomed millions of our immigrant families to America,” said Ray Flynn, former Mayor of Boston and United States Ambassador
to the Vatican. “It is where our military troops arrived home from war, and a place that helped build a strong maritime economy and created millions of jobs for hard
working Americans. They are the people we honor today and I’m proud that my name will forever be part of this remarkable American story.” Continued on Page 2
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Flynn Honored...
“A proud son of South Boston, Ambassador Flynn’s connection to the Port of Boston runs deep,” said Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D- Boston). “From his time as Longshoreman to his years as Mayor, Ray Flynn was passionate about growing the maritime industry and helping the Port achieve record-breaking success. Ambassador Flynn’s ongoing work and proud legacy will be forever honored in his beloved South Boston as we rename the Cruiseport the Flynn Cruiseport Boston.” “Ray Flynn worked on the waterfront for years as a longshoreman, as did his father and brothers,” said Representative Nick Collins (D – South Boston). “While a state representative for South Boston,
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he led the House’s Boston Harbor Cleanup Committee and oversaw one of the most important and successful environmental efforts in our state’s history. Renaming the Cruiseport in his honor is a fitting tribute to his years of dedicated service and his commitment to helping make the South Boston waterfront the urban oasis that it is today.” “What a suitable tribute that the Cruiseport located in South Boston will be known as The Raymond L. Flynn Cruiseport at Black Falcon Terminal,” said State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry (D – Dorchester). “As a son of South Boston, Ambassador Flynn served as Mayor, City Councilor and State Representative and dedicated his life to public service.”
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Co-ed Horseshoe Tournament On Saturday, August 20, local resident John Somers is holding co-ed horseshoe tournament on the beach behind the Curley Community Center. The games begin at 10 am. The fee is $20 per player which will go towards trophies and a barbecue. Interested participants can sign up at the front desk of the Curley CC.
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SB Graduate Receives $5,000 Award for College
Massport Awards Annual Thomas J. Butler Memorial Scholarship
and a mentor epitomizes what we were looking for when we established the scholarship in memory of our friend and colleague Tommy Butler,” said Massport CEO Thomas P. Glynn.
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the recipient of the annual scholarship honoring the memory of Tommy Butler, the long-time Massport Director of Government and Community Affairs and son of South Boston. The $5,000 Thomas J. Butler Memorial Scholarship was awarded to South Boston resident Matthew McDonnell. The Thomas J. Butler Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a student who resides in South Boston, is graduating from high school and has been accepted to an accredited college or university. McDonnell is a gradu-ate of BC High, volunteers his time with the Curley Rec Center, and was a member of BC High hockey team since his freshman year. He will be attending UMass Amherst and is interested in Criminal Justice. In his essay, McDonnell said he wants to pursue criminal justice and to one day become a detective in order to “make the world a better place and protect all my fellow Bostonians.” “Matthew was completely dedicated to his duties and is a very mature, responsible young man. His commitment to our Youth and Teen program immensely fulfilled a need in our young kids,” said Program Supervisor for the Condon Community Center, Bar-
In the photo, from left to right: Massport CEO Thomas P. Glynn, Jillian Butler (Tommy’s daughter and granddaughter Addison), Matthew McDonnell and Massport’s Director of Government and Community Affairs Jose Masso. bara Kelly. “Matthew is a positive and vibrant addition to his college and his classmates.” Butler was the former mayor of the South Boston Boys Club, Youth Counselor and then Director of Little City Hall in Charlestown and former president of the South Boston Citizens Association and member of the South Boston Irish American Society. When he arrived at Massport in 1987 as a manager of intergovernmental rela-tions, he was a licensed social worker who had worked in the Boston Juvenile Court, and for the City of Boston. “We are very pleased to award Matthew with the Thomas J. Butler Scholarship. He has shown a commitment to following in
Tommy’s footsteps with his community service and we wish him the best of luck. His commitment to his community as a volunteer
To be considered for the Thomas J. Butler Scholarship, students are required to have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and submit an essay of 1,000 words describing their career interests or how their community service has affected their outlook on life. Scholarship essays are judged by a committee made up of Massport employees and a representative of the Butler family. Students interested in applying for the 2017 scholarship should visit www.massport. com/scholarships for eligibility requirements.
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2016 “Breakfast of Champions” Awards by Rick Winterson
Capt. Boyle said, “These days the police endure a lot”, but quickly went to thank South Boston for making the police feel welcome, and to state how grateful he was for the awards. The Captain pointed out that Officer Lucas has for 20 years been just what a Police Officer should be – “Thank you, Bobby,” Boyle simply said.
The South Boston Community Health Center is an institution around here – that goes without saying (even though we said it). The Community Health Center’s concept of servicing health needs in an urban neighborhood has caught on. In fact, the Geiger-Gibson Community Health Center in Dorchester and our own at 409 West Broadway were the first two such health organizations. C-6 Captain Joseph Boyle accepts “Breakfast of Champions” Awards on behalf of himself and BPD Officer Robert Lucas.
Each August, the South Boston Community Health Center confers a set of awards upon those people, both inside and outside of the Health Center’s organization, who have supported the South Boston community in special ways. They are called the “Breakfast of Champions” Awards, a humorous and memorable brainchild of the Health Center’s Margaret Lynch. And of course, ‘the title “Breakfast of Champions”
is based upon the well-known slogan for Wheaties, the American breakfast cereal. This year of 2016, the “Breakfast of Champions” Awards were conferred at 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning, August 10, in the Health Center’s back lot facing Gold Street. Health Center CEO Bill Halpin capably fulfilled the duties of Emcee
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for this event. He opened the occasion by stating that their National Association strongly encourages such efforts to reach out to their communities. Around 100 people were on hand; breakfast was served (of course). Despite the tongue-in-cheek “Breakfast of Champions” title, these awards are serious and well-meant. They concretely recognize key people in the South Boston community, and the contributions those people make to our well-being. The first two awards were given jointly to members of South Boston’s Station C-6, specifically in the persons of Capt. Joseph Boyle and BPD Officer Robert Lucas. In speaking for both himself and Officer Lucas,
Two deserving members of the Health Center’s organization then received their awards: Chief Medical Officer Nisha Thakrir, M.D., and Ann Brady, Board Chair of the Health Center. Dr. Thakrir is completing her 12th year as Chief Medical Officer. One can only repeat what everyone already knows – her contribution has been “immense”, both to the Health Center’s staff and to the community. Ann Brady has likewise been a long-term member of the organization. She was especially eloquent in her award acceptance speech, when she spoke of how devoted she was to the South Boston Community Health Center. Emcee and CEO Bill Halpin closed the 2016 “Breakfast of Champions” by stating how proud he himself was of the Health Center’s staff, saying, “They are my second family.” He then wished everyone a Happy National Health Center Week (which it was).
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The “Champions” with City Councilors Annissa Essabi-George and Bill Linehan on either side – Dr. Nisha Thakrir, CEO Bill Halpin, Capt. Joe Boyle, Officer Rob Lucas, Board President Ann Brady.
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by Rick Winterson Last weekend, except for a couple of finishing touches, the brilliant and colorful mural along the east wall of Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar was finished. It is the creation of Augstine Kofie, who was born and trained in art in Los Angeles. One key influence in his background was graffiti, in which he worked during the 80s and 90s. This exposure taught him the value of surfaces and use of multiple levels in large works. Perhaps most important, his earlier work, when revisited, gave him an appreciation for selecting colors that change slowly with time. Take a look at the east wall of Loco that stretches along F Street. Try to view it in the morning sun. Take in the deep, warm brown that contrasts with the planes of white and ochres varying from light yellow to almost orange – these are the colors of
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The Mural at Loco
new construction, of new wood, wallboard, fresh paint and plaster. Examine the geometry Kofie uses: his shallow, inclined planes give an almost restful look to the whole 10-foot by 50-foot mural; the short, sharp verticals are the actual windows in Loco’s east wall. In a way, this turns Kofie’s work into a kind of “installation”, which perfectly reflects the ribs, roofs, and structures of South Boston’s urban life and its lowslung artifacts.
Augustine Kofie, with his friend and photographer Todd Mazer, on F Street in front of Kofie’s mural / installation.
And consider the genesis of Kofie’s mural. Kofie, his photographer friend Todd Mazer, and Loco co-owner Mike Shaw (“el jefe”) struck up a conversation over a beer at Loco one night. One topic led to another, and the next thing anyone knew, Augustine Kofie was turning the east wall at Loco into one of his creations. Doesn’t that evoke Southie and its many other murals over the decades?
The just-finished mural on Loco’s wall facing F Street at West Broadway.
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Dedham Savings Opens in South Boston
by Rick Winterson
This Monday morning, on August 15 at 8:30 a.m., Dedham Savings (“your bank”) opened the doors of its Branch at 636 East Broadway for the first time. Six key Dedham Savings people did the honors (please see the photo above). At the end of the day at 4:30, they cheerfully expressed their satisfaction at how it all went. Please note this was Dedham Savings so-called “soft” opening, but don’t be fooled by the word “soft”. They are fully opened, expertly staffed, and providing everything you would expect from a full-service branch bank. The bank’s new quarters have an open feeling, with an unobtrusive but warm color scheme. The interior is clearly a place of business, but there are amenities – the Olympics were being quietly broadcast on the wide-screen and there are convenient rest rooms in an alcove off the main lobby. The branch’s service aspects seemed to be personified by the halfdozen Dedham Savings people, who created the soft opening’s welcoming scene. As another example, one of the
community: “South Boston is where we want to be; we expect to do very well.”
Dedham Savings – your bank, at 636 East Broadway, as of Monday, August 15.
booklets available is specific to family banking – “Your Kid’s Accounts – from birth to 18” There’s more – much more – to be said about Dedham Savings’ South Boston operation, but it’s reasonable to first ask, “Why did Dedham Savings come to 636 East Broadway?” In a telephone interview last week with Gerard R. “Jerry” Lavoie, who is the Chief Operating Officer and EVP with Dedham Savings, he stressed
that their South Boston Branch will be a full-service bank having a strong background in retail banking experience – the South Boston Branch will be Dedham Savings’ ninth such branch. In recollecting the study of our area conducted by Dedham Savings, he made an even stronger point about how impressed the people at Dedham Savings were with South Boston’s growth demographics. His positive feelings extend to our whole
During the interview, Dedham Savings President and CEO Peter G. Brown dropped in. He said that their participation in financing some of the Waterfront developments made them familiar with South Boston. Then, he reaffirmed Lavoie’s comments on the desirability of locating in South Boston: “We are always looking for other branch locations. And here in South Boston, we want to make a difference.” Brown pointed out that Dedham Savings is – and always has been - a regional bank, meaning that the bank and its Dedham Savings Foundation will become involved in the South Boston community right from the start. Both Brown and Lavoie signed off by cordially inviting South Boston residents to Dedham Savings’ formal Grand Opening, which will take place late in September. A mid-morning ribbon cutting will be followed by an entire weekend of festivities.
Here to greet you are: Heidi Brown, VP of Retail Banking; Charles Sittig, Branch Supervisor; Keisha Shirley, Assistant Branch Manager; Daniel Gratzer, Branch Supervisor; Michael Brennan, Branch Supervisor; Rob Erasmi, SVP Retail Banking.
The clean lines and business-like atmosphere inside the South Boston Branch of Dedham Savings are also spacious and welcoming.
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Local Youth Win FishingTournament
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n Tuesday, the BCYF Condon Summer Juniors Program was visited by the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department’s Community Affairs Officer, Deputy Stephen Fiste. The 5 and 6 year olds were captivated by his stories and presentation. Deputy Fiste encouraged the young children, counselors and staff to respect themselves and others, mainly their parents and grandparents. The topics of “Stranger Danger”, cyber bullies, paying attention in school, being good citizens and helping out whenever they can gave the kids lots of helpful tips and answers to their many questions. Deputy Fiste also stressed the importance of “making good choices” even now in their young lives that will stay with them and help them prepare for good jobs in the future. After, the group received Junior Sheriff’s badges, coloring books and crayons and took photos with Deputy Fiste. It was a great visit with a promise to return over school vacation! (Photo by Barbara Kelly)
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welve charter boats and 50 teens caught striped bass to 39 inches, bluefish to 15 lbs and big black sea bass and scup in the 6th Annual Fan Pier Youth Fishing Tournament to benefit Save the Harbor/Save the Bay on August 11th. This year’s tournament raised more than $10,000 to support Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay’s youth environmental education programs, which have connected more than 125,000 underserved youth and teens from more than 100 youth development organizations in 40 communities to Boston Harbor and the Boston Harbor Islands since they began in 2002. Included in this year’s tournament a “Juniors” division with six kids from the South Boston Neighborhood House, who caught black sea bass and scup with Captain Charlie Gibbons and first mate Striper Sam aboard the Belle.
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We feel it, too. That’s why we’re here. You can see it in the new shops and restaurants springing up along Broadway. In the fresh paint on front doors from A Street to O Street — gleaming with the pride of ownership. Most of all, you see it in the quick, knowing smiles of neighbors who are all in on the same secret: South Boston is happening. We feel it, too. That’s why we’re here. Since 1831, Dedham Savings has helped local families and businesses use their optimism and passion for their towns to transform them into strong, vibrant communities. Our new branch on East Broadway is an open door to a future filled with opportunity and a great quality of life for all who choose to call South Boston home.
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Sen. Forry & Rep. Collins Secure Funds for South Boston in State Budget Secured: over $1.3 million in funding for South Boston programs and services!
Senator Linda Dorcena Forry and Representative Nick Collins joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a pass a $39.145 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17). The spending plan reaffirms a commitment to public health and safety, education, and family and youth services, especially in the areas of substance abuse treatment and prevention. “I am proud of the results that Representative Collins and I were able to achieve on behalf of the South Boston community,” said Senator Linda Dorcena Forry. “These state funds will allow
neighborhood programs to thrive and continue to serve residents of South Boston and provide an opportunity for a better future.” “Many dedicated groups and advocates worked very hard to secure support in this year’s budget. Nothing is ever guaranteed and it takes strong advocacy in the House and Senate to deliver for our community, especially when there is a budget deficit,” said Rep. Nick Collins. “Senator Forry and I are pleased to have obtained funding to ensure our community will have the services necessary to maintain a high quality of life in our neighborhoods for all citizens.” With youth development a key priority on their agenda, Sen. Forry and Rep. Collins secured funding for the South Boston
Community Health Center’s Youth Ambassador Program and the South Boston Leadership Initiative, which provide leadership development programs for local youth. The FY17 budget also provides funding for transportation of local youth and counselors to and from Camp Harbor View in Boston Harbor. To address important family service needs, Sen. Forry and Rep. Collins secured funding in the FY17 budget for four agencies that have demonstrated measurable impact on the South Boston community. The budget includes funding for Julie’s Family Learning Center which provides services to families and single mothers, helping them break the cycle of poverty. Senator Forry and Representative Collins secured funding for the South Boston Neighborhood House to provide for programming for elderly in the community. The FY17 budget also allocates funding for the Labouré Center’s Recovery Connections Program which supports children and families affected by substance abuse. South Boston En Accion also received funding for the implementation of leadership training programs, English-Span-
ish/Spanish-English Immersion classes, ESOL classes and instruction in STEM studies for youth and families in South Boston. With substance abuse at crisis levels across the Commonwealth, particularly relative to the opiate epidemic, Sen. Forry and Rep. Collins were able to secure state funding for the Gavin Foundation, the South Boston Collaborative Center and the Answer House to provide critical substance abuse prevention and treatment services. Always considering public safety a priority, Sen. Forry and Rep. Collins also secured funding for dedicated police patrols along Day Boulevard. Additionally, in order to support services and programs for the City of Boston, Sen. Forry and Rep. Collins helped secure roughly $182 million in unrestricted general government state aid for the City of Boston and an additional $216 million in Chapter 70 funding for the Boston Public Schools. The budget passed with overwhelming support in both the House of Representatives and the Senate has been signed into law by the Governor.
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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. Dedicated freight corridor We’re investing $75 million to create the Thomas Butler Freight Corridor which will eliminate 400-500 trucks through the neighborhood each day, create a sound barrier, and a 4.5 acre Memorial Park. As the Port of Boston - the second oldest port in the nation continues to benefit the Commonwealth’s innovation economy and all of New England, Massport will continue to invest in environmentally friendly technology.
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Marr Scaffolding Giants Defy the Odds
P&G Throws Party
Last Friday, August 12, P&G/Gillette threw a combined party, picnic, and general good time for the Boys & Girls Club, which is located at South Boston’s Edgerley Family Clubhouse. The venue was Moakley Field – in the shady areas, needless to say. There was lots to do and lots to eat and enjoy. Thank you, P&G/Gillette for being such a good community host.
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obody figured the last place regular season team to be a factor in the 2016 South Boston Little League playoffs but they were indeed. The Marr Scaffolding Giants led by veteran players Bobby Delaney, Will Ahern, and Mike McNally, and shrewdly managed by Will Ahern, beat the first, second, and third place teams to win the title. They proudly hoisted the Little League trophy and marched triumphantly around the field to the cheer of their fans. Congratula tions to the Marr Scaffolding Giants for defying the odds and winning it all.
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Tynan Fun in the Sun Wiffleball Classic
By: Joey Maiullari
This wiffle ball game was really a highlight of my summer and I would like to thank everyone who participated and watched. As we approach the final few weeks of the program, I hope to see more fun games like this to keep everyone entertained. Lastly, I would love to give a special shoutout to our camper of the week, Alex!
(Jr. Camp counselor) On a warm, sunny day in South Boston, the campers at the local Tynan Fun in the Sun program used the heat to their own advantage. They originally planned to play a quick four –on-four game, but once one of them realized they had a rope in their backpack, they thought it would be a great way to make a field. On the side of the Tynan, across from the Gate of Heaven church, the campers began to think of ideas to perfect their new ballpark. Across the whole concrete field, ropes outlined the foul poles, along with the fences for homeruns. In addition to that, there were ropes that represented the audience in different parts of the ballpark. On the third base line, there was a V.I.P. section where the senior camp personnel got to sit. Behind home plate were general admission seats for other jr counselors and campers. After the whole stadium was set up with a bullpen and bleachers, it was time to finally hear the words we all love to hear, “Play ball!” At 1:05pm with all campers from the program in attendance and in their seats patiently waiting, camp director Chris Devine threw out the first pitch to Stephen Flynn, a perfect strike, down the middle of the plate. Stephen Flynn and Evan O’Connor were the two team captains. Evan represented the Chicago Cubs, while Stephen picked the Red Sox as his team. Each team consisted of four players with two counselors on each. The starting pitcher for the Red sox was Stephen Flynn. With an infield consisting of counselor Aaron Mulligan, Jonathan Walsh, Robert Wisniewski and Bobby Rehm. Flynn sure had some defensive talent behind him. The wiffle ball game began with a single by Evan O’Connor, right up the middle. Batting second, Tynan camp counselor Joey Maiullari, stepped up to the plate. With the spotlight on him and everyone in the crowd watching, Joey used the first pitch to drive deep and way back into center field for a two-run homer. The first inning was owned by the Cubs who were sparked by a long, two run homerun. The Cubs consisted of two counselors, Joey Maiullari and James Arlaus-
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kas, and three kids, Evan O’Connor, Ryan MacDonald, Alec Burkett and Anderson Wisniewski. After one inning, the Cubs were winning 2-0, as Ryan Macdonald pitched a stellar shutout inning. In the top of the second with no one on, two outs, Joey stepped up to the plate. On the first pitch, he cranked another home run, just over the rope in left field. Cubs were winning 3-0 in the second inning when counselor Jonathan Walsh stepped up to the plate. With everyone on base and three balls as the count, there was nowhere to put Walsh. This was the best chance for the Sox to come back as they had bases loaded. Walsh stepped and cranked a hard groundball down the third base line for a bases clearing double to tie the game at 3. Going into the third inning, Evan O’Connor led off with a solo homerun to deep centerfield. After going through the whole order once, counselor James Arlauskas came up to bat with two men on base. Before everyone knew it, James hit a high-flying deep ball into the bleachers in the outfield. The Cubs were up 8-3, heading into the fourth and final inning. The Cubs looked to be in full control after another homerun by Joey Maiullari, who finished the game with 4 runs batted in. Then, in the bottom of the fourth inning, down 5 runs, the Red Sox needed a heroic comeback. With Bobby Rehm and Stephen Flynn on base, Jonathan Walsh stepped up to the plate. After two pitches, Walsh found one he liked, which he drove all the way back to the concrete behind the fence in left field for a three run homerun. Flynn sprinted around the bases to score another run. Walsh cut the deficit to two. With Robert Wisniewski and counselor Jack Feeney on base, Stephen Flynn doubled to drive in another run. Walsh once again came
up to the plate to slug a hard hit single to win the game in heroic fashion. Red Sox topped the Chicago Cubs in four innings 9-8. Walsh finished the game with 3 homeruns and 7 RBIs. Arlauskas cracked 2 homeruns with 4 RBIs. Maiullari smacked 3 homeruns and batted in 4 RBIs. As a Tynan camp counselor, I would like to thank John Lydon and also a special thanks to the Tynan Council for the chance to share these great memories with the campers.
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By Kevin Devlin
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Reaching Out to Educate
The staff at the Notre Dame Education Center (NDEC) wants everyone in South Boston to know that they ever-ready to serve the South Boston community by providing “goal-driven education for adults and youth.” The Center, which was founded in 1992 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, and who have taught in South Boston since 1860, is now located at 200 Old Colony Avenue. And next May will celebrate its 25 th anniversary in South Boston. The NDEC provides Adult Basic Education (ABE) and preparation for the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) which has replaced the former GED program. The NDEC provides four levels of instruction in reading, writing, math, social studies, science, and computer skills. The NDEC provides English for Speakers of Languages (ESOL) from basic to intermediate instruction to adults from more than thirty countries. Many of these students graduate to ABE and
achieve their academic goals in attaining their high school credentials. Help them to the next step for success in obtaining a job or going on to college or other training programs.” Overall, the NDEC provides classes for over 400 students annually. “We serve the community and are here for everyone,” said NDEC Assistant Program Director, Anna FernandezBuehrens. “We want to get the word out. Want people in South Boston to know we are still here at our new address and that the classes are free.”
Pictured in their offices at the Notre Dame Education Center (from left) is Paula Jurigian, program director, and Anna Fernandez-Buehrens, assistant program director. HiSET. The NDEC also has a High School Diploma Program (HSDP) and the aforementioned HiSET, as well as the Postsecondary Preparation (HPP) for youth aged 16 through 24. Those enrolled in the HPP meet at the Joseph M. Tierney Learning Center. The NDEC’s mission is to “provide students with the employability and career-spe-
cific training that will enable them to succeed” in life. These employment-related services include career assessments and counseling, job-search assistance, industry-specific panels, mock interviews, and internship opportunities. “We want to help students achieve their goals,” said NDEC Program Director, Paula Jurigian. “Help them to
New classes will begin in September. The classes can be taken part-time in the mornings or evenings. For additional information about these programs, please call 617-2681912. The NDEC also welcomes volunteers to assist in academic support, tutoring, fundraising and community outreach, mentoring and professional development, IT support, and event planning. For more information, please visit www.ndecboston,org or volunteer@ndecboston.org.
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By Kevin Devlin
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Meet Three Tynan Counselors
The youngsters in the Tynan Community Center summer activities program had fun playing a variety of games in the gym such as basketball, touch football, dodgeball, and floor hockey. Outside they played wiffleball, had a cookout, engaged in water balloon battles, and slid down the water slide. They took field trips and played soccer and hoop at M Street Park. The staff bought them ice cream and pizza and made sure the kids were happy and fully anticipated in activities, whether it was sports in the gym, or arts and crafts and board games in the Tynan cafeteria. This summer program is ending and three of the program’s junior counselors had a terrific time interacting with the kids and keeping them busy. They are Emma Brooks, Joey Maiullari, and Ashley Lavey. Emma Brooks, 14, is the daughter of Thomas and Jennifer Brooks. She has a brother named Thomas, a sister named Jacqulyn, and two betta fish named Sushi and Felipe. Emma will be a freshman at Boston Latin Academy (BLA) in the fall. In the sports arena, she played first base and shortstop in the South Boston Girls Softball League and a defenseman in the South Boston Youth Lacrosse League for four seasons. She played in the South Boston Youth Hockey League for several seasons, was on her school’s varsity hockey team last winter, and also plays youth hockey for Charlestown. Emma had a great time working with the kids at the Tynan. “I think it’s a great program,” she said. “The kids can do a lot and they get to learn from other kids from diverse backgrounds. It’s a great experience and should help them later in life when they are looking for jobs and trying to fit in. “They love playing sports,”
she further stated. “They play team sports and learn how to work together. We teach them to stay positive and not to give up when things get tough. We also encourage them to try different sports and see if they are comfortable with that sport. They’ll never know what sports they’ll gravitate towards and be successful in it if they don’t give it a shot.” Joey Maiullari, 15, is the son of Mary and Paul Mauillari. He has six siblings, Paul, Tony, Mary Rose, Erin, Lauree, Michael, and a dog named Dandy. Joey will be a sophomore this September at the Boston Collegiate Charter School (BCCS) which is located in Dorchester. In the world of sports, Joey has played hoop in the Gate of Heaven CYO program for the past decade. He’s played Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball in South Boston, and last year on his school’s championship varsity baseball team. He plays second base. He also played in the South Boston Pop Warner Football program for one season and was used as a wide receiver. Joey really enjoyed working as at the Tynan CC summer program, his second year as a junior counselor. “All the kids love to play sports,” he said. “So we play various games for them in the various sports. We teach them the rules of the games, how to play, and guide them each day. “We teach them to play fair,” he added. “Teach them how to play equally and be good sports while having a good time.” Ashley Lavey, 15, is the daughter of Patrick and Susan Lavey. She also has a brother named Patrick and a dog named Brady. She will be a sophomore this September at the Boston Collegiate Charter School. In the world of sports, Ashley played in the Gate of Heaven CYO basketball program for four seasons. She also played second
base in the South Boston Girls Softball League for four years and was a South Boston Pop Warner Football League cheerleader for two years.
A rookie counselor just like Emma, Ashley had a mature outlook (also like Emma) regarding the youngsters in the program. “We had a tremendous amount of fun,” she said. “The kids played soccer, base-
ball, basketball, and kept busy with arts and crafts. There was a lot to do. “We wanted the kids to understand good sportsmanship,” she added. “We didn’t want them to get mad if they were losing in one of the games. We wanted them to just keep on playing as hard as they could and enjoy the competition without the anger.”
Pictured at the Tynan Community Center gym are (from left) Emma, Joey, and Ashley.
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
PUBLIC MEETING
660 SUMMER STREET MARINE WHARF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
22 DRYDOCK AVE
Conference Room, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02210
PROJECT PROPONENT: Harbinger Development, L.L.C. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proponent proposes to develop a dual-branded, 320,000 square-foot, 411-room,15-story hotel at the approximately 1.17-acre so-called Parcel A, located at 660 Summer Street within the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park. Parking for approximately 75 vehicles will be located in a second-floor.
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GARY R. UTER
Boston Redevelopment Authority One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4457 Gary.Uter@Boston.gov
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ZONING HEARING
ZONING HEARING
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 September 7, 2016, at 10:00 AM, in Room 900, Boston City Hall, in connection with Map Amendment Application No. 686 and a petition for the approval of the Fourth Amendment to the Development Plan for Planned Development Area No. 64, Pier 4 (“Fourth Amendment”), filed by the Boston Redevelopment Authority.
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 September 7, 2016, at 9:45 AM, in Room 900, Boston City Hall, in connection with Map Amendment Application No. 685 and a petition for the approval of the Development Plan for Planned Development Area No. 107, Washington Village/235 Old Colony Avenue (“Development Plan”), filed by the Boston Redevelopment Authority.
Said map amendment would amend “Map 4A/4B Harborpark District: Fort Point Waterfront and Dorchester Bay/Neponset River Waterfront,” by removing approximately 33,767 square feet, substantially all of which is under water, from Planned Development Area No. 64 so that it may be incorporated into a proposed Planned Development Area No. 104 for the adjacent 150 Seaport Boulevard Project. Said Fourth Amendment would allow for the creation of off-site Inclusionary Development Policy units as part of the forty-six (46) units of affordable senior housing at the O’Connor Way Affordable Senior Housing Project in South Boston.
Said map amendment would amend “Map 4, South Boston,” by adding the designation “D,” indicating a Planned Development Area (“PDA”) overlay district to approximately 213,076 square feet (approximately 4.89 acres) of land generally bounded by Dorchester Avenue to the west, Dorchester Street and Old Colony Avenue to the east, Damrell Street to the north, and Tuckerman Street, Middle Street and residential and commercial properties to the south. Said Development Plan would allow for the construction of approximately 656 residential units, approximately 99,000 square feet of retail space, approximately 648 parking spaces, and approximately 42,500 square feet of new open space, and a total of approximately 2.4 acres of new public realm.
A copy of the petition, a map of the area involved and the Fourth Amendment may be viewed at the office of the Zoning Commission, Room 916, Boston City Hall, between 9 AM and 5 PM any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.
For the Commission, Kathleen R. Pedersen, Executive Secretary
A copy of the petition, a map of the area involved and the Development Plan may be viewed at the office of the Zoning Commission, Room 916, Boston City Hall, between 9 AM and 5 PM any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.
For the Commission, Kathleen R. Pedersen, Executive Secretary
ZONING HEARING 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 September 7, 2016, at 10:15 AM, in Room 900, Boston City Hall, in connection with Map Amendment Application No. 687 and a petition for the approval of the Development Plan for Planned Development Area No. 104, 150 Seaport Boulevard, South Boston Waterfront (“Development Plan”), filed by the Boston Redevelopment Authority. Said map amendment would amend “Map 4A/4B Harborpark District: Fort Point Waterfront and Dorchester Bay/Neponset River by adding the designation “D,” indicating a Planned Development Area (“PDA”) overlay district to an area approximately 49,271 square feet including approximately 15,950 square feet of land and 33,321 square feet of adjacent water sheet. Said Development Plan would allow for the construction of a mixed-use building containing up to 292,000 square feet of gross floor area and which will have a building height in substantial accord of up to 250 feet with 22 stories that will include up to 124 residential units and may include up to 10,700 square feet of restaurant/retail space on the ground and second floors. The building will also include a three-level, underground garage containing up to 179 parking spaces to serve both the residents and retail/restaurant uses. A copy of the petition, a map of the area involved and the Development Plan may be viewed at the office of the Zoning Commission, Room 916, Boston City Hall, between 9 AM and 5 PM any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.
For the Commission, Kathleen R. Pedersen, Executive Secretary
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Dorchester
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415,000
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Shuman
Aderito
Barbosa
Marcelino
Barbosa
400 Savin Hill Ave #27
Dorchester
MA
204,500
07/25/16
10 Groom St
Dorchester
MA
620,000
07/28/16
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Sweeney
Scott P
Cipriano
23 Dawes St
Dorchester
MA
749,000
07/29/16
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Arias
7 Levant St
Dorchester
MA
294,816
07/29/16
Nha L
Tran
6-8 Adams Ter
Dorchester
MA
523,000
07/29/16
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40 Pasadena Rd
Dorchester
MA
540,000
07/28/16
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76 Everdean St
Dorchester
MA
434,000
07/29/16
Maria A
Dossantos
184 Westville St
Dorchester
MA
399,000
07/29/16
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Gomes
214 Neponset Ave
Dorchester
MA
649,000
07/29/16
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Mekuria
33 Schuyler St
Boston
MA
580,000
07/27/16
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Kalra
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South Boston
MA
360,000
07/29/16
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Kelly
Dana M
Kelly
88 W 3rd St
South Boston
MA
670,000
07/29/16
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Bendo
Romina
Bendo
82 W 3rd St
South Boston
MA
662,500
07/29/16
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Flood
Amanda
Garces
203 K St #5
South Boston
MA
730,000
07/29/16
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Klotch
540 E Broadway #6B
South Boston
MA
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Kaukas
John W
Kaukas
524 E 6th St #1
South Boston
MA
589,000
07/29/16
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Morrison
Kathleen
Morrison
533 E 5th St #2
South Boston
MA
785,000
07/29/16
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Fallon
Colleen P
Fallon
26 Moseley St #26A
Dorchester
MA
540,000
07/25/16
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Ramsay
115 Neponset Ave #2
Dorchester
MA
385,000
07/29/16
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Martens
272 E St #3
South Boston
MA
397,000
07/25/16
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Pioli
Rachel
Hampton
6 Jerome St #3
Dorchester
MA
360,000
07/29/16
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Dickey
Sara
Dickey
64 Downer Ave #2
Dorchester
MA
361,500
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Walker
9 Romsey St #3
Dorchester
MA
410,000
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Shaw
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450,000
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Murray
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245,000
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MA
370,000
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71 Romsey St #1
Dorchester
MA
389,000
07/28/16
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Malone
86 Savin Hill Ave #2
Dorchester
MA
234,000
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530,000
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MA
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MA
425,000
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MA
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MA
630,000
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MA
529,000
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495,000
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