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“All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance, and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.”
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Happy Labor Day from Our (Working) Neighborhood the numerous businesses you’ll find around here. Furthermore, we also believe that it’s because so many of these businesses are either family-owned or owned by individuals who are devoted to South Boston’s well-being – past, present, and future.
Labor Day weekend is coming our way once again. by Rick Winterson If that statement seems to have overtones (undertones?) of sadness, well, South Boston Online guesses that it does. It has been a great summer, especially when contrasted with our forbiddingly snowy, recordbreaking winter. The summer in the Year of Our Lord 2016 really didn’t begin until well into June; the snow farm on Tide Street over in the Waterfront officially took till July 14 to disappear. The rest of the summer seemed to speed by. The Bard put it best in his 18th Sonnet, “ … And summer’s lease hath all too short a date:” Well, it’s time to put away the white clothes and the sunscreen, and get back to work.
Is there a connection between this neighborhood feeling and Labor Day. You betcha!
But first, accept our best wishes for a relaxing and enjoyable Labor Day from South Boston Online and our surrounding neighborhood, which comprises East Broadway, Third, and Fourth, from H through L
Streets. We think there’s something special about this particular neighborhood in South Boston, just as there is about every one of the neighborhoods in South Boston. We believe it’s due to
The connection stems from the many, many jobs here, and the work (Labor, with a capital “L”) that is necessary to fill them. How many local young people have found useful, fair-paying work along East Broadway and its surrounding blocks? South Boston Online hasn’t counted, but it’s a lot. How many locally owned new businesses have moved in, replacing ones that used to be Continued on Page 3
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Enjoy Your Labor Day By Kevin Devlin Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer but not the end of us enjoying the outdoors, walking, running, bicycling, and barbecuing in our backyards. After such a torrid summer with high temperatures and severe drought testing our nerves, we are hoping for cooler temperatures and a little rain. The relaxing trips to Cape Cod, Maine, or New Hampshire will have to wait again until next summer. And now we can wear our Free Brady shirts because the NFL season is upon us. Labor Day honors America’s workers. This custom was born on September 5, 1882, when twenty-thousand workers marched in a parade in the Big Apple. Workers carried banners that read, “LABOR CREATES ALL WEALTH,” and, “EIGHT HOURS FOR WORK, EIGHT HOURS FOR REST, EIGHT HOURS FOR RECREATION.” Afterwards, they picnicked and enjoyed fireworks under the moonlit sky. Soon this idea spread across the continent.
In the past, SBOL has shared various quotes regarding this holiday. This year’s quotes are:
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Congratulations Nick and Olivia
“A mind always employed is always happy. This is the true secret, the grand recipe, felicity.” (Thomas Jefferson) “It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage that we move on to better things.” (Theodore Roosevelt) “Work is not man’s punishment. It is his reward, and his strength and his pleasure.” (George Sand) “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” (Confucius) “Workingmen are the foundation of society. Show me that product of human endeavor in the making of which the workingman has had no share, and I will show you something society can well dispense with.” (Samuel Gompers)
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Rep. Collins Marries Dr. Olivia Liff in Ceremony at Gate of Heaven Church Representative Nick Collins married his fiancée, Dr. Olivia J. Liff, in a wedding ceremony at Gate of Heaven Church on August 13, 2016. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Joseph M. White. The couple attended Boston Latin School together in the 1990s and were introduced by a mutual friend from South Boston in late 2014. When they met, Olivia was living in her home neighborhood of Jamaica Plain and was in midst of her medi-
cal residency at Boston Medical Center. The clinical part of her work took her to the South Boston Community Health Center and the Marian Manor. Rep. Collins had this to say about his bride, “I knew right away Olivia shared my values of family and helping others. When she was working at the health center and Marian Manor she was caring for the same people I care about. I couldn’t be happier.” A reception with family and friends was held at the University of Massachusetts Club in Boston. The newlyweds enjoyed a honeymoon in Bermuda following their wedding.
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Back to School
by Paula Flemming
Getting ready for back to school season? Families are expected to spend more this summer than last year on school supplies. The average family with children in grades K-12 will spend $673.57 on apparel, shoes, electronics and supplies according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). That’s up 9.6 percent from $630.36 last year. According to the NRF, total spending for families with students in K-12 and college is expected to reach $75.8 billion. A large portion of that spending includes electronics such as computers or calculators, totaling over $19 billion. Of course, not everyone will need to purchase new laptops and supplies, but before you start shopping, check out these backto-school budget tips from BBB: Make a List. Start by making a list, you may already own many of the items needed. Even if you don’t know the exact school supply list, you should get an idea of school clothing and other basic school needs. Beware of impulse buying. Create a budget. Sign up for sales alerts online from your favorite stores. Consider buying basic
supplies (like notebooks, folders and pencils) at discount stores. Watch ads for coupons and don’t forget to check price matching policies. Review advertisements. Review ads for restrictions on quantities, and dates for sale and return policies. When shopping online, read the fine print for return and exchange policies and take advantage of free shipping specials. Network with other parents. Seek out or host a clothing swap online or in your neighborhood; this can be a great way to recycle your gently used items and save money on the things you need this year. Also, research the potential savings of buying school supplies in bulk and splitting the cost with other parents in your area. Take advantage of discounts. Many stores offer student and teacher discounts on hot items like laptops and uniforms. Retailers will be trying to make room for fall fashion and the newest models, so there are incredible savings to be had on older items.
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he was right.
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But he was also incomplete. Gompers forgot to say that working men and women in America deserve an opportunity to advance themselves. That comes from being able to work your way through school. Or to earn and receive a promotion as your responsibilities grow. Or to “learn the ropes” on the job, and then go out on your own. All of these depend on your own efforts – your own Labor – in a local job.
here? Same answer: a lot. The people you see here every day work hard; their labor serves you well. Many of them will be working on Labor Day to serve you. They live here and raise their families here as well. And we’d be remiss in not mentioning those who work in non-business organizations in our neighborhood, such as the Fire Station, the South Boston Branch Library, and the Tynan School/Community Center. Happy Labor Day to you, too.
And Happy Labor Day!
Samuel Gompers was the guru of the American Labor movement early in the 20th Century. He stated (emphatically) that working men and women deserve eight hours of work, eight hours of rest, and eight hours devoted to their own pursuits each day. We won’t argue with Mr. Gompers;
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STEAM at Artists for Humanity by Rick Winterson
by some of the artists. Now, painting in the abstract is quite difficult, even though some abstract works of art look deceptively simple. And all too often, abstract art is viewed negatively – “It doesn’t look like anything.” For the viewer, it’s challenging to look at art purely in terms of its color values, its composition, or the imagination that went into creating it. But 2,500 years ago, Aristotle the philosopher defined beauty as something that has “unity, harmony, and balance” – saying nothing about painting realistically..
STEAM is a high-energy substance. It’s the driving force behind much of our civilization. It is also a word inspired by that technical abbreviation STEM: “STEAM” equals Science-Technology-Engineering“ARTS”-and Math. STEAM is what Susan Rodgerson thought of when the members of her Artists for Humanity group put together a hugely impressive (and expressive) exhibition on Wednesday, August 17. It isn’t possible to discuss or even mention all of the individual works exhibited in STEAM. Many of them – perhaps a majority – show the influences of graphic arts, which has by now become an important genre or school of art on its own. But in viewing an exhibition as large as STEAM, it’s essential to look for a thread within all of the works exhibited and follow that.
Anyhow, take a look at the photos above. See what you think. Because no matter what else, art is very personal – it’s the most democratic pursuit of all, because you are truly on your own. And if you need some art, think about employing some of the Artists for Humanity – they’re both artists and entrepreneurs. As they suggest on their sign in front of their building ay A and Second Streets – “Hire Us!”
The thread in STEAM was the ventures into abstract works of art
“Wistful Winter”, an abstract by Sylvia Lam.
An “Untitled” abstract by Kelly Deleon.
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An abstract homage, “Mark Rothko”, Wei Qiang Liang and Miguel Sheppard.
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Susan Rodgerson, Executive Director of Artists for Humanity, explains their STEAM exhibition to a visitor.
The crowded exhibition floor at Artists for Humanity’s recent (Wednesday, August 17) STEAM exhibition of their young artists.
The graphic arts influence: (top r.) “Elephant Graveyard”, by Tatiana Delice; (lower r.) “Mechanical Mind”, by Leidineice Pereira; (top l.); “Diamond’s Disaster”, by Ahria Ilyas; (lower l.) “Pink” by Leidineice Pereira.
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September, 2016 Events at the South Boston Branch Library 646 Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127
A Mini Book Sale
on Monday, September 12, 5:30-7:30 pm.
We have a vast selection of books at extremely reasonable prices. All proceeds go directly to programs offered by the library. Please support these efforts.
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South Boston Branch Library, 646 Broadway on Saturday, September 17, 11-4 pm. The Friends of the Library will also host: Book Sale. This is our biggest book sale of the year. There will be a special incentive to purchase books (TBD). Children’s Books are also for sale and there will also be give-aways for children. This year, there will be a RAFFLE of goods and services, all to benefit the library. Join us and support the services that the South Boston Branch Library provides to everyone from toddler to adult! Want to become more involved in the library? Here are some ways: Join the Friends of the South Boston Library. Complete a simple form found on our Facebook page and at the Circulation desk at the Library Friend us on Facebook: South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library or Friends of the South Boston Branch Library Support our book sales Donate your gently used books and CD’s to our sales
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A “Time” for Steve By Rick Winterson Next Thursday, September 8, is State Primary Election Day – just one week away. As always, South Boston Online strongly encourages you to vote. It takes just a small amount of your time, and in our opinion, it’s not only your duty to vote, it’s actually your privilege. Please consider voting for South Boston’s own Stephen Lynch as your Representative in Congress. Steve has built up a very impressive record as a fair, hard-working, conscientious Congressman. On Tuesday,
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another Steve - Steve Murphy - visited South Boston. He’s a candidate for Register of Deeds, a civic function of great importance. Steve was hosted by Rep. Nick Collins, City Councilor Bill Linehan, and Councilor-at-Large Michael Flaherty in Bill “Touchie” McDonough’s Shamrock Pub at I and Eighth. About 50 friends of Steve showed up to demonstrate their support. South Boston Online encourages you to consider voting for Steve Murphy as Boston’s Register of Deeds. He’ll bring the right background and political experience to the job.
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Music Ends the Summer by Rick Winterson You are reading this on the first of September, the first fall month. August, the last full month of summer, was escorted out last Saturday (the 27th) by music all across South Boston, from our rapidly growing Waterfront to Castle Island. It was a lively, rocking, jam-packed, multi-cultural afternoon. Perhaps the epicenter of all the music was the Waterfront’s green jewel, a.k.a. Maritime Park. The flagship event: the 2016 Boston Jazz Festival. The musical stage was set on the northern edge of the grassy open space bordering Seaport Boulevard/Northern Avenue, toward the Fish Pier. You might recall Bradley Bartlett-Roche from other venues. He was the youngest professional, at the age of 11,
The mainstage at the 2016 Boston Jazz Festival in Maritime Park on D Street. ever to perform solo at Faneuil Hall. Perhaps you caught one of his sets at the Hard Rock Café. He plays the piano, tenor sax, guitar, harmonica, and does his own vocals. He has cut a CD entitled “Bermuda Love”. Bradley plays much classic jazz – swing, ragtime, etc. Look for
his shades and white Trilby. Emy Tsung sang Latin jazz vocals in her tuning fork voice at Saturday’s Boston Jazz Festival – always hitting her notes precisely, while maintaining a relaxed, improvisational delivery. “Girl from Ipanema” was especially pleasing. She has a debut album to her credit – “Sonho”, Portugese/Brazilian for “Dream”; Emy is working on her second album right now. The 2016 Boston Jazz Festival was emceed by Bonny Johnson, a jazz aficionado at the NPR jazz and folk station WICN (FM 90.5) in Worcester, also known to residents as “Woo-Town”. She introduced a total of six performances. Then it was on to The Lawn on D, where the Blue Point Brewing Company’s
afternoon fest was taking place. The DJ spun some dance music, but most of the crowd played games, or sat on the trademark circular swings. Maybe it was just too hot. Did you know that these swings are now famous nationwide, and have become a favorite stop by Boston’s many bus and trolley tours. Then was out to Castle Island for WUMB’s “Concert on the Ramparts” (yes, South Boston Online made them all), passing “Anthem of the Seas”, the gigantic cruise ship docked at the Black Falcon Pier. This concert was the last of the summer. Like the previous three events, WUMB (FM 91.9), UMass Boston’s broadcasting arm, arranged two groups – one each from UMass Boston and Berklee. “BINKY” opened – it’s a South Shore psychedelic rock trio, perhaps surprisingly with both folk and blues roots. Both BINKY and the crowd sought the shade for the concert. Despite the breeze, it was hot. The Berklee artists followed – Naty Hernandez sang numerous Latin songs in the South American jazz genre. She was accompanied by Flavio Lira on the bass guitar (six strings) and Andres Gonzalez on percussion in the form of a chair drum). Hernandez was a real crowdpleaser. We hear that WUMB will continue its August concert series next year.
Maritime Park green space, the site of the 2016 Boston Jazz Festival.
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Bradley Bartlett-Roche also is a jazz pianist and vocalist. He’s just 13 as well.
Afternoon music at The Lawn on D by a DJ, courtesy of Blue Point Brewing Co.
A popular stop last Saturday – The Boston Jazz Festival in Maritime Park.
Naty Hernandez, with Flavio Lira and Andres Gonzalez, on Castle Island.
Amy Tseng sings Brazilian jazz with her clear, crystalline voice.
Bonny Johnson of Woo-Town’s “Colors of Jazz” emcees Boston’s Festival.
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Eire Club Captures Garvey Park Title
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Dot Hoop Champs Crowned
By Kevin Devlin On Friday evening, August 26, under beautiful blue skies, at the William H. Garvey Park basketball courts in Dorchester, the Eire Club defeated the Monahan Club, 62-51, to capture the Garvey Park men’s hoop league championship. Eire Club point guard Bobby Griffin (twenty-five points/two treys/two steals) who scored two timely three-pointers and was all over the court defensively, was SBOL’s MVP. Overall, the combination of good shots and solid defense, versus turnovers and the inability to score crucial baskets, paved the way for an Eire Club victory. The Eire Club went on an 8-0 run and then a 9-4 run during the opening minutes of the game to take a 17-4 lead. The Monahan
The 2016 Garvey Park hoop league champions, the Eire Club. The players are: Scotty Lewis, Adam Donovan, Sean Cavanaugh, Tom Cavanaugh, Jeff Powers, Charlie Connors, Chris Potts, and Bobby Griffin (Chris Curran/Paul Duffy –not pictured) Club responded with a 7-0 run of their own to cut the deficit, but a key basket by Adam Donovan (last season’s MVP) stopped the bleeding. Chris Potts (seven pts.) then scored under the hoop and
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was fouled and made the free throw. Griffin scored and Scotty Lewis (two treys) hit a threepointer from the wing. Now leading 27-14, the Eire Club continued to play smart ball and realized a 34-19 lead at the half. In the second half, the Monahan Club continued to miss easy opportunities. The ball just wasn’t falling for them. Relying on their three-point shooting prowess, they eventually cut the deficit to nine, 60-51. But it was too little too late. Rounding out the scoring for the Eire Club, sixty-one year old Tom Cavanaugh (no, that’s not a misprint) scored eight points, played great defense and hauled
down a handful of rebounds. He’s the oldest player to ever win the Garvey title. Adam Donovan (ten pts.) and Sean Cavanaugh (four pts.) also played great defense and were tough off the glass. For the Monahan Club, Matt Smith netted seventeen points. Mike Flaherty (two treys) scored fifteen, while Griff McLoughlin and Mark Mazza had ten and four points apiece respectively. The Garvey league was established over twenty years ago in memory of local resident, Dick Duchaney, who died before his time. The league commissioner, Mile Hanlon, with the help of his trusted assistant, Paul Duffy (who is also the Eire Club coach), has run a great league throughout the years. The league is comprised of players from the Dorchester area and neighboring locales. Commissioner Hanlon enjoyed this year’s championship game under sunny skies. “The Eire Club came out strong early,” he said. “The Monahan Club had to play catch-up for the remainder of the game but couldn’t hit some easy shots. The Eire Club played a good game defensively… made key baskets…and as a result didn’t allow the Monahan Club back into the game. “It was another great summer at the park,” he added. “Sure was hot but everyone played hard and the guys enjoyed the games.”
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Pictured is the 2016 Garvey Park hoop league finalists, the Monahan Club. The players are: Brian Monahan, Mark Mazza, Mike Flaherty, Drew McInnis, Matt Smith, Griff McLoughlin, and Kevin Bielecki.
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Southie Hoop Champs Crowned Peter Welch Club Captures SBBA Title By Kevin Devlin On a windy Wednesday evening, August 24, at the Mike Pano basketball courts located within M Street Park, the Peter Welch Club defeated Sal’s Club, aka the Young Guns, 50-42, to win the 2016 South Boston Basketball Association (SBBA) summer men’s league championship. Welch Club guard Rick McNair and forward Matt Smith were SBOL’s co-MVP’s. In the opening minutes, Sal’s Club took an early 6-2 lead. The teams subsequently traded baskets but with seven minutes remaining in the first half, the Welch Club went on a 10-0 run, to take a 19-12 lead. Sal’s Club responded and went on a 9-0 run of their own to realize a 21-19 advantage at the break. In the second half, the teams battled back and forth, both going on mini-runs, as neither team could distance themselves from their opponent. With 3:05 left in the game, the Welch Club had a one point lead, 38-37, yet that was as close as Sal’s Club would get, as the Welch Club expanded its lead and the players went home with the SBBA title and new sweatshirts. For the Welch Club, Rick McNair netted twelve points, including one three-pointer. Matt Smith scored ten points (two treys) and Mike Murray had eight points. Mike Balzarini scored six points, Tom Moore, and Jay Bramwell had five points apiece, while Steve Barbuto contributed four points. For Sal’s Club, Dan Powers netted sixteen points, including one three-pointer. Mitch Newcomb and Brian Dunphy (one trey) each scored ten points and Matt Greeley, nursing a sore shoulder, finished the season with six points. League Commissioner, Eddie “Wilt” Curran, wishes once again to thank the league sponsors for their support. “Without the sponsors, without the use of the Tynan gym
for rainouts, this league wouldn’t exist,” said Curran. “Having their support is crucial to keeping this league intact. I’d like to thank the Boston Beer Garden, the Quietman Golf Committee, South Boston Check Cashing, Sal’s, Cranberry Café, the Playwright Bar, Peter Welch’s Gym, and Robert Sullivan Insurance for supporting us every summer and winter. The guys appreciate it and so do I.” Semi-final wrap-up: In the first semi-final game, the Welch Club went on a 16-2 run in the final five minutes of the game, to defeat the Boston Beer Garden Club, 43-34. For the Welch Club, Rick McNair was sensational, as he netted seventeen points, including two three-pointers from the top of the key. Jay Bramwell scored ten points and Matt Smith had eight points. For the Boston Beer Garden Club, Frankie Lynch scored nine points, including one three-pointer. Bob Bartlett had seven points and Matt “Sitcka” Walsh scored five points, while Danny Lynch and Joey Chapin, contributed four points apiece. In the second semi-final tilt, Sal’s Club eked out a two-point victory against the Quietman Club, 33-31. Sal’s Club point guard Matt Kehoe (11 pts.) who played a great game defensively, hit a big three-pointer to give his team the lead with less than fifteen seconds remaining. But then Quietman center, Adam Donovan, hit a rimpopping three-pointer to tie it up with a six ticks left on the game clock. It looked like the game would be decided it overtime. But Kehoe came back down the court, and with two seconds left in the game, hit an eight-foot floater in the key, to give his team the lead as well as the win. He was certainly the number one hero in the semifinal games. (Writer’s Note: The SBBA is dedicated to the memory of John “Injun” Horan, a lifelong resident who coached, managed, officiated, and mentored Southie youngsters for generations.)
The SBBA 2016 summer league champions, the Peter Welch Club. The players are Steve Barbuto, Tom Moore, Griff McLoughlin, Mike Murray, Jay Bramwell, Mike Balzarini, Matt Smith, and Rick McNair.
The SBBA 2016 summer league finalists, the Sal’s Club. The players are: Mitch Newcomb, Mike Gillis, Dan Powers, Brian Dunphy, Matt Greeley, and Matt Kehoe (Matt Beggan not pictured).
The SBBA 2016 summer league semi-finalists, the Quietman Club. The players are: Eddie “Wilt” Curran, Scotty Lewis, John Costello, Jeff Powers, Chris Curran, Bobby Griffin, Adam Donovan, and Chris Potts.
The SBBA 2016 summer league semi-finalists, the Boston Beer Garden Club. The players are: Danny Lynch, Joey Chapin, Matt “Sticka” Walsh, Frankie Lynch, and Bobby Bartlett.
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South Boston Pop Warner football and cheerleading starts its 19 season on Monday, September 5 – Labor Day. The oldest kids on the A (unlimited) team start the day off with a 10:30 AM kick-off, followed by the D team at noon time and the final game will be our E team starting at 1:30 PM. If you’re looking for something to do on Labor Day, stop bye and support the kids. th
On Friday, September 9 at 6:30 PM, the program will be having its Annual Pep Rally where every player and cheerleader is introduced to the community. The Pep Rally has always been a big event to invite the whole family down. Each cheer team will do a cheer demonstration. After the Pep Rally, our youngest players on our F team will play their first game. The 5 & 6 year old players take the field under lights. Our F team is our instructional program. We have two F teams that will play each other. And this year, they will be wearing new game shirts. There will be a white Fighting Irish team and a blue Fighting Irish team.
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6:30 PM 7:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM
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@ South Boston
6:00 PM
9/24/16 F 9/24/16 E 9/24/16 D 9/24/16 Unlimited
Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday
@ South Boston Falmouth @ South Boston Falmouth @ South Boston Dedham @ South Boston
12:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM
10/1/16 F 10/1/16 E 10/1/16 D 10/1/16 Unlimited
Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday
@ South Boston Ashland @ South Boston Ashland @ South Boston Mansfield @ South Boston
2:30 PM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM
10/6/16
F
Thursday
@ South Boston
6:30 PM
10/14/16
F
Friday
@ South Boston
6:30 PM
9/9/16 All Teams Friday 9/9/16 F Friday 9/10/16 E Saturday 9/10/16 D Saturday 9/10/16 Unlimited Saturday 9/16/16
F
Thanks to all the sponsors who allow us to offer this program to the kids in the community. You can see all our sponsors on our website www.SBPW.com. Also, many thanks to all our volunteer football and cheerleading coaches and the volunteers who help run the home games. We can always use some more volunteers. So please come by the field during our home games and hold the chains or down markers or lend a hand in the concession stand!
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BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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PUBLIC MEETING
SOUTH BOSTON REZONING INITIATIVE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
650 EAST FOURTH ST.
Tynan Community Center Cafeteria South Boston
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This South Boston Rezoning meeting will consist of a 30 minute open house from 6 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. followed by a presentation and Q & A session from 6:30 to 8 P.M. The Boston Redevelopment Authority will report back to the community dimensional recommendations for new zoning based on feedback at previous meetings. Previous meetings have focused on height, density, setbacks etc. Parking ratios for new construction will also be discussed at this meeting.
mail to:
phone: email:
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MARK MCGONAGLE
Boston Redevelopment Authority One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4283 Mark.McGonagle@Boston.gov
BostonRedevelopmentAuthority.org
@BostonRedevelop
Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
PUBLIC MEETING
GENERAL ELECTRIC HEADQUARTERS PROJECT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
280 CONGRESS STREET Fort Point Room, Atlantic Wharf Boston, MA 02210
PROJECT PROPONENT: General Electric
PARKING SPACE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: On August 1, 2016, a joint Expanded Environmental Notification Form/Expanded Project Notification Form (EENF/EPNF) was submitted pursuant to Section 80B-5 of the Code by General Electric to the Boston Redevelopment Authority. The EENF/EPNF describes the construction of the GE Headquarters project, the “Project”, in Boston. 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. An additional public meeting will be held on September 21, 2016 at a location to be determined from 6:30 - 8:00. mail to:
phone: email:
SONAL GANDHI
Boston Redevelopment Authority One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4314 Sonal.Gandhi@boston.gov
BostonRedevelopmentAuthority.org Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary
CLOSE OF COMMENT PERIOD: Friday, September 30
@BostonRedevelop
Parking spot on Columbia Road for compact car only $350.00/Month Tracyvineyard@gmail.com 617-877-1791
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By The Warren Group Buyer1First
Buyer1last
Thu Anthony
Carlton E Gregory
Lam Grimaldi Dot Realty Holdings LLC Tran Miller Okomo Dot Realty Holdings LLC 29-23 Romsey Street LLC Li 474 East 7th Street T Mazzarella Zetland Management LLC JM Investment LLC Williams Skillin
Paul E Hayley Zia G Hayden Jarrett
Juraschek Coughlin Kanner Frederick-Clark Wadbrook
Alena S
Harrison
Hai Sara Thomas
Huo
Derek R
Buyer2first
Buyer2last
Jonathan
Lam
Niem
Nguyen
Nancy
Kingori
Jewel Nicole D
Saeed Mason
Melissa K Skillin
Nathan L
Vandergrift
Northrup LLC Anthony Justin Thomas H Christopher P Sarah Shu Thomas R
Liang Lee Costello Busconi Sullivan Ying-Mai Peck
Kristen A Costello Jane Busconi Michael P Butler Kelly A
Peck
Address
City
State
Price
Date
16 Everett Ave #GC Dorchester 6 Wendover St Dorchester
MA MA
123,230.00 232,000.00
08/10/16 08/09/16
24 Arcadia Park 15 Inwood St 21 Oldfields Rd 52 Ridgewood St
Dorchester Dorchester Dorchester Dorchester
MA MA MA MA
471,500.00 395,000.00 460,000.00 430,000.00
08/10/16 08/09/16 08/11/16 08/12/16
214 Westville St
Dorchester
MA
451,000.00
08/10/16
29 Romsey St 7 Carson St
Dorchester Dorchester
MA MA
1,000,000.00 865,000.00
08/10/16 08/08/16
474 E 7th St 222 W 7th St #3
South Boston South Boston
MA MA
820,000.00 499,617.00
08/10/16 08/12/16
377 Silver St 218 W 6th St 268 Humboldt Ave 35 Rosemont St #1 159 E Cottage St #3 544 Ashmont St #1 3 Newhall Pl #3 31 Wolcott St #2 147 Sydney St #2
South Boston South Boston Boston Dorchester
MA MA MA MA
500,000.00 1,066,000.00 900,000.00 335,000.00
08/10/16 08/08/16 08/09/16 08/11/16
Dorchester Dorchester Dorchester Dorchester Dorchester
MA MA MA MA MA
460,000.00 310,000.00 405,000.00 279,875.00 361,000.00
08/12/16 08/08/16 08/12/16 08/09/16 08/11/16
390 K St #1 500 Atlantic Ave #14Q 141 Dorchester Ave #504 176 Magnolia St #C 735 E 3rd St #1 539 E 7th St #2 10 Romsey St #1 102 D St #2 10 Holborn St #2
South Boston
MA
885,000.00
08/12/16
Boston
MA
550,000.00
08/12/16
South Boston Dorchester South Boston South Boston Dorchester South Boston Boston
MA MA MA MA MA MA MA
760,000.00 319,000.00 700,000.00 635,000.00 440,000.00 410,000 285,000
08/09/16 08/10/16 08/10/16 08/11/16 08/12/16 08/12/16 08/12/16
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