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VOLUME XVIII - ISSUE 36

South Boston Development Update

Rockin’ at the 2016 Beach Party!

by Rick Winterson This article will attempt to summarize the frenetic pace of development in South Boston. It keys in on seven major individual developments, including those areas of South Boston being most intensively developed. South Boston Online encourages you to keep yourself up to date about what’s going on, via the Internet, public meetings, business articles, whatever – it is your hometown. Obviously, our Waterfront is the epicenter of major developments on the peninsula we all call South Boston. We have recently reported on the Grand Opening of Joe Fallon’s 100 Northern Avenue building (Online’s June 16 issue), the work-in-progress at the Eversource substation powering the Waterfront (August 11), and the General Electric Headquarters

by Rick Winterson For the last several years, the Curley Community Center has hosted an Annual Endof-Summer Beach Party on its enclosed beach on the M Street side of that institution.

An elevation rendering of the proposed GE Headquarters looking north from the Channel. relocation (August 4). Were you aware that South Boston, with just 10% of Boston’s land area and only 5% of its population, received over 60% of the City’s building permits last year. And the pace of construction continues more intensely, if anything..

port Square Project grows by leaps and bounds every day. It’s not all upscale residences and office buildings, either. In one of Seaport Square’s byways, a charming Our Lady of Good Voyage Chapel is planned, with Romanesque/Medieval touches.

Two huge projects on the South Boston Waterfront are worth noting. John Hynes’ Sea-

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An Invitation: South Boston Vietnam Memorial 35th Anniversary

he South Boston Vietnam Memorial Committee extends an invitation to the South Boston Community and friends to attend the Thirty-Fifth Anniversary of the South Boston Vietnam Memorial on Sunday, September 18, 2015. We dedicate this yearâ€™s ceremony Thirty-Fifth years ago, the promise we made to the Twenty-Five of our fallen friends and to the community as a whole, were realized. The people of South Boston were among the very first to recognize the sacrifice the Vietnam Veterans made in the name of freedom. We will forever be proud of this. The people of South Boston built that monument. Building it, however, was only half of the pledge we made to ourselves. The other half is inscribed across the face of the memorial: If you forget my death, then I died in vain. The daysâ€™ activities will begin with a Memorial Mass at St. Brigids Church at 10:30 am followed by the rededication ceremony at Medal of Honor Park at 11:30 am. Our special guests will be James H. Webb, Jr., Medal of Honor recipients Tom Kelley, Barney Barnum and Ryan Pitts along with Governor Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh. Please join us on this special day of remembrance

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Meet Four Happy Cheerleaders

Pictured relaxing inside the Murphy Rink after the A team football game, is (from left) Jaydan, Jackie, Brianna, and Sarah. By Kevin Devlin All four young girls are on the A team cheerleading squad in the South Boston Pop Warner Football League Program. They enjoy cheerleading because they get to cheer on their team, compete in

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lives on a daily basis. The four cheerleaders are Jaydan Shaughnessy, Jackie Novicki, Brianna Mikshenas, and Sarah Day. Jaydan Shaughnessy, 12, is the daughter of Denise and John Shaughnessy. She has three older brothers, Jordan, Justin, and Johnny. She also has three family pets. Their hamster is named Justin. They have a cat named Squiggy, and a dog named Bailey. Jaydan’s entering the seventh grade at the Perry Elementary School. Her favorite subject is ELA and someday she plans on being an FBI agent. Her favorite color is blue and her favorite food is tacos. Her favorite TV show is “The Walking Dead” and she loves listening to Justin Bieber. She’s also a big fan of two-time Olympic gymnast, Alexandra “Ali” Raisman. This is Jaydan’s second season as a Pop Warner cheerleader. In her leisure time, she enjoys family summer trips to Ellis Haven, New Hampshire, and Marshfield. Jackie Novicki, 13, is the daughter of Tracy and Walter Novicki. She has a sister named Rachel and she adores her family dog named Snowball. Jackie is entering the eighth grade at Green Academy which is located in Brighton. Her favorite subjects are gym and lunch and someday she hopes on being a surgeon so she can help sick people. Jackie’s favorite color is teal and her favorite food is Chicken

Caesar Salad. Her favorite athletes are Ali Raisman, Tom Brady, and Tuukka Rask. Her favorite TV show is “Grey’s Anatomy.” In the world of sports, Jackie has been a cheerleader for eight years. She also swims, takes gymnastic classes, and has played in the South Boston Youth Soccer League since she was three years old. In her downtime, she enjoys family trips to Cape Cod and New Hampshire. Brianna Mikshenas, 12, is the daughter of Lauren and Pat Armstrong. She has a sister named Katelyn, and a cat named Princess. Brianna is a seventh grader at Archbishop Williams High School which is located in Braintree. Like her sidekick Jackie, her favorite subjects are gym and lunch. Someday she plans on being a teacher. Brianna’s favorite color is aqua. Her favorite food is Chicken Caesar Salad, and again, like her sidekick, her favorite show is “Grey’s Anatomy.” In the sports arena, Brianna has been a cheerleader for three seasons. She played in the South Boston Girls Softball League for eight seasons and is used as a pitcher. She also plays AAU hoop and takes gymnastic classes. Sarah Day, 12, lives with her Aunt Jackie Rakauskas and her grandmother, Carol Rakauskas. Sarah has a dog she loves to pieces named Bosco. She’s entering the seventh grade at Up Academy which is located in South Boston. Her favorite subject is math and someday she plans on being an EMT. Sarah’s favorite color is blue and she loves French Fries from Sully’s. Her favorite TV show is “Pretty Little Liars” and her favorite athlete is Simone Arianna Biles, a 2016 American gold medal Olympian. In the world of sports, this is her third year as a cheerleader. She has played in the Gate of Heaven CYO hoop program for the past six years. She has taken dance classes at Dance Works in Quincy for the last seven years, gymnastic classes for four years; and played in the local girls’ softball league for two seasons.

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Let The Games Begin: Southie Pop Warner Starts Nineteenth Season By Kevin Devlin On Monday, September 5-Labor Day-at the McCarthy-Rosher Pop Warner Memorial Field, the South Boston Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading Program started its nineteenth season. The A team started off on a positive note, cruising to a lopsided 33-6 victory against their foe from Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The D and E teams played against Randolph while the F team had a bye. This year’s edition is comprised of four football teams, an A (unlimited weight), D, E, and F team, as well as three cheerleading squads. The A team football coaches are Sean McGahan, Danny Doyle, Rob Savage, Toby Mitchell, and Scott Hurley. The D team football coaches are Rob McCourt, John Clifford, and Bobby Ferrara. The E team football coaches are Eric Manning, Danny Manning, Eddie McGuire, and Tony Stubblefield. The F team football coaches are Sean Connor, John Jankowski, and Chris McQueen.

The A team cheerleading coaches are Kaitlyn Irving, Emma Regan, and Colleen Moran. The D team cheerleading coach is Maria Sorrentino. The E/F team cheerleading coaches are Molly MacDonald and Holly Parece. Concession stand volunteers include, but are not limited to, Shannon McQueen, Sandy Riley, and Mary McQueen.

The president of the league is Danny Ferrara and the vicepresident is John Clifford. The cheerleading coordinators are Kelly O’Brien and Marissa Walsh. South Boston Pop Warner officials want all participants to value DREAMS-Dedication, Responsibility, Education, Athletics, Mentorship, and Sportsmanship. The mission of the South Boston Pop Warner Football Program “is to enable children to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment.” Their objectives are to “encourage and increase youth participation in football and cheerleading; to ensure a safe and positive environment for all participants; and to instill life-long values.”

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SB Development Update continued from page 1 Boston Waterfront Transportation Center (SBWTC) by Fennick /McCreedie on August 8. The Center features 1,600 parking slots (ah, the automobile) as well as being a nexus for public transport modest, bicycle transport, and transport by all the various methods of car hires – taxis, Uber, Lyft, ZipCar, and so on. Perhaps the most newsworthy project coming to South Boston is the relocation of General Electric’s Headquarters from Fairfield, Connecticut, to our own Fort Point neighborhood. It’ll be sited at the northern end of the Procter & Gamble/Gillette parking lot along Necco Way. The proposed structure is impressive, preserving two existing brick buildings and adding

an imposing vista to the Fort Point Channel. However, in a recent public meeting, many participants “pushed back” at GE’s “solar veil”, the height of its new building (12 stories) and the loss of structures like the “green bridge” between the existing Necco buildings. On the other hand, GE is submitting many “green” development plans, and is taking care to fit itself into the (amended) 100-Acre Master Plan developed by Fort Point people earlier in the century. At the other end of the Waterfront, Redgate Development Advisors, led by its Principal Ralph Cox, held its first public meeting concerning the development of the site where the old Edison power plant sits. The site on the south side of

A rendering of the proposed Washington Village, viewed from Old Colony Avenue. the Reserved Channel at 700 Summer Street is now clear of asbestos and hydrocarbon residuals, and it can be built upon. Cox basically asked for public input prior to presenting a firm design for the site. That was an unusually open approach – so open that some attendees asked for a more detailed plan to discuss. The most interesting comment came from a woman who stated that whatever goes there should become a “gateway” to the resi-

dential areas of South Boston. The Conley Terminal plans to expand, in part because ocean shipping is “green”, in part because the Panama Canal expansion is now open to postPanamax, mage-container ships. As a neighborhood mitigation, the Terminal is putting in a halfmile, multi-use park along First Street named for one of South Boston’s angels, Tommy Butler. Stay tuned for more coverage on developments in South Boston.

A rendering of a small, welcoming plaza in the proposed South Bay expansion.

The proposed building on the northwest corner of Dorchester Street and West Broadway.

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Hogan Boys Boxing Adventures from different cities in this country and Canada,” he said. “It was good competition but I was confident I was the better fighter once I stepped into the ring.”

Richie “The Hit Man” and Francis “The Tank” Hogan have been busy in recent months, competing in boxing tournaments in Canada, Texas, and Ohio, and have had fun doing so, simultaneously expanding their reputation in the world of amateur boxing. Their first adventure in late May was up north in Quebec, Canada, competing in the Imperium International Cup. Four Hundred boxers from around the world competed in 300 fights in this three-day event (May 20-22) at la Cite du Sport de Terrebonne, where all fighters were giving “body and soul in hopes of bringing home the much sought after Imperium Cup.” The Tank won both of his fights on TKO’s and captured the tournament championship. He was also chosen as the Fighter of the Tournament, the youngest fighter ever to do so. The Hit Man fought twice and both times lost on split decisions, the second fight being against a hometown favorite. Next up was the Ohio State Fair (July 27-30) in Cleveland/Columbus, Ohio. The Tank captured his second championship-Ohio State Fair National Championof the summer, by winning both fights by unanimous decision.

The Hogan Boys are trained by their dad Richie and Derek Shea. “Although Derek was unable to go with us,” Richie said. “We spoke on the phone before and after fights. He always gives us good advice and a ton of support. Derek is always there for us.

Pictured at the South Boston Boxing Club (from left) Richie Hogan, Francis “The Tank” Hogan, Richie “The Hit Man” Hogan, and Derek Shea. The Hit Man drew a first round bye then lost on a split decision. Their final tournament appearance was just last month (August 18-21) in Houston, Texas, at the Houston Open Ring National Tournament. The Tank had a first round bye and then won another national title by winning his third championship tournament by a unanimous decision. The Hit Man won his semi-final fight but lost again by a split decision, all the while still being rated #2 in the nation in his age and weight class. The “Hogan Boys” were indeed busy this summer and enjoyed their visits to other cities. The Hit Man had fun and enjoyed the tough fights.

“It was fun going to different places,” he said. “It was especially different in Texas where it was hot and humid. It was good competition and they were tough fights for me.” The Tank also liked traveling around and meeting new people. “It was good meeting kids

“Francis was great and Richie fought tough too,” he added. “I thought he should have won all his decisions. The people we met couldn’t believe how good they were which made everyone feel good about everything we’ve done… inspired. It was a great summer for the boys, a good experience for us. “We fight for South Boston and for our family,” he concluded. “And we never forget that fact. Never forget.” continued on page 10

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continued from page 9 Derek Shea, a well-known local trainer, has nothing but praise for his two star pugilists. “They work hard all the time,” he said. “After every single fight they’re right back in the gym training and working out. They just don’t take any time off. “They’re called the Tank and the Hit Man by some friends and family,” he said. “But I like to call them ‘Boston’s Bad Boys’ because they are really good kids.” The Tank and the Hit Man are the sons of Richie and Colleen Hogan. They have three sisters, Grace, Susan, and Katherine. Their grandparents are Mary and Sonny Hogan, and Susan and the late Michael Ridge. The Hogan Boys hope to journey back to Quebec later this September to fight in another national tournament but could use a little assistance. Any donation would be greatly appreciated by them (gofundme.com/2mce4bw).

By Rick Winterson You have heard that Joseph “Dodo” Nee died this week. He fought a long and a largely successful battle against his illness, but it finally overcame him. His death is a great and very sad loss to the South Boston community. Residents of our beautiful neighborhood saw Dodo everywhere; he took part in our lives with great joy. We have chosen a photo from South Boston Online’s archives that shows Dodo (to the left) as we would like to remember him – with his friends, taking part in a fundraiser, a “Southie time” for the South Boston Collaborative Center, one of his favorite and most successful community projects.

Godspeed and farewell, Dodo.

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South Boston Vietnam Memorial 35th Anniversary

SOUTH BOSTON VIETNAM MEMORIAL AGENDA

35th ANNIVERSARY!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 MASS: 10:30 AM ST. BRIGID CHURCH

Thirty-Fifth years ago, the promise we made to the Twenty-Five of our fallen friends and to the community as a whole, were realized. The people of South Boston were among the very first to recognize the sacrifice the Vietnam Veterans made in the name of freedom. We will forever be proud of this.

REDEDICATION CEREMONY: 11:30 AM MEDAL OF HONOR PARK

The people of South Boston built that monument. Building it, however, was only half of the pledge we made to ourselves. The other half is inscribed across the face of the memorial: If you forget my death, then I died in vain.

GUEST SPEAKER JAMES H. WEBB, JR.

The daysâ€™ activities will begin with a Memorial Mass at St. Brigids Church at 10:30 am followed by the rededication ceremony at Medal of Honor Park at 11:30 am. Our special guests will be James H. Webb, Jr., Medal of Honor recipients Tom Kelley, Barney Barnum and Ryan Pitts along with Governor Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh.

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(Birth Certificate required) C.A.S.T. Participants will receive tutoring and help with homework; Physical and Athletic activities in the gym. Recreational games on the playground and Arts and Crafts, Movies and board games. A daily healthy snack will be served!

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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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Rockin’ at the 2016 Curly Center Beach Party

for young and old alike was excellent. And the event was blessedly free and open to all. Many of the guests came in and out, so it was hard to estimate the crowd, but it certainly amounted to several hundred. Until the sun set and visibility became poor, water play was the order of the evening. Mother Nature also was smiling, as she had created a sandy depression that served as an excellent (and safe) wading pool for toddlers. Three red-clad lifeguards kept an eagle eye on the swimmers, young and old alike. No incidents occurred. The music began early, but more about that later. After the swimming and splashing ended, there were face painting and balloon designs by Vladimir the Balloon Man. Epic duels were fought all evening long by young warriors, both girls and boys, equipped with swords made from balloons. Mix 104.1 (FM) had their usual table. The refreshments consisted of beach party food. The Sausage Guy provided endless hot dogs, hamburgers, and of course, sausages, sausages, sausages. Chips, popcorn, soft drinks, and Hoodsie ice creams filled everyone up. Nourishing? We can’t say, but it was certainly good, tasty, and fitting to the occasion. A word about the music. In the past, the band had consisted of Leo Stapleton, the

Linehan brothers - Rich and Bill, and Southie favorites, Bob Dunlap and Kathi Taylor. Teddy O’Brien then joined them, rendering his own vocals as well as his rhythmic support on bass. This year, John Kelly showed up with his harmonica, which he plays extremely well. That made a group consisting of seven instrumentalists, many of whom doubled on the vocals – a septet in classical terms. It was also in part an Elvis night, apparently. “Who Do You Love …?”, “All Shook Up”, with a diversion to the Eagles at “Hotel California”. As usual, the evening’s music was split into two sets, and the group had played earlier that day, so by the second set, they were wailing for sure. It has become kind of a tradition at the Annual Beach Party that the second set is really an epic performance. Last Wednesday did not disappoint! So how’s this for the group’s name? “Southie’s Summer Second Set Septet” with the following roster of artists: Bill Linehan (guitar, lead vocals), Rich Linehan (guitar), Leo Stapleton (lead guitar, vocals), Teddy O’Brien (bass, vocals), Bob Dunlap (guitar, vocals), Kathi Taylor (drums, vocals), and John Kelly (harmonica).

Jett and Colin provide the Sausage Guy’s hot dogs, hamburgers, and sausages.

Of course there’s face painting. What would a Southie party be without that?

A good time was had by all. Have a Happy Labor Day, and wait till next year for the Second Set Septet. See more images on following page!

The intrepid lifeguards at the Beach Party – Greg, Yhuuivens, Ivanna.

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Greetings from Heather and Jocelyn at Mix 104.1 (FM).

Vladimir is Anna’s skilled and friendly balloon man at the Beach Party.

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“Second Set” Septet plays their iconic second set on the beach.

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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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Portsmouth, RI @ South Boston 10:30 AM Randolph @ South Boston 12:00 PM Randolph @ South Boston 1:30 PM Pep Rally @ South Boston @ South Boston Carver @ South Boston Carver @ South Boston Foxboro @ South Boston

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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

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.

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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

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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:

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SONAL GANDHI

Boston Redevelopment Authority One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4314 Sonal.Gandhi@boston.gov

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CLOSE OF COMMENT PERIOD: Friday, September 30

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