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Lawmakers Debate Over Additional Revenue for Treatment Options Councilor Bill Linehan’s Office calls for caution as lawmakers debate new prescription for opioid addiction treatment and additional revenue for treatment options In response to the horrific opiate epidemic plaguing not only the Commonwealth, but the greater U.S., we learned that our U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, along with “20 other senators — including U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders – urged U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, in a letter last week, to increase the current limit of 100 Suboxone patients per doctor to 500.” This is great news, but we must proceed with caution in our excitement. For starters, we applaud Senator Markey and Senator Warren for responding aggressively to an issue that, until recently, has
blatantly been ignored by public health officials – both nationally and locally. However, their proposal to lift the prescription cap for prescribing such medicines as Suboxone and Vivitrol is only a “partial step” in the right direction. Studies have demonstrated that medicines such as Suboxone, Methadone and Vivitrol have saved people’s lives and have helped them on the road to recovery. Substance use disorder is not a moral failing but a mental health condition. Period! By simply writing such a letter, Senators Markey and Warren give creditable credence to the nonsensical counter argument that treats any form of Addiction – not just heroin addiction – as some form of moral deficit. However, we must balance our Continued on Page7
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“Fright Island” in the Fort? Online Is Opposed!
As one of its agenda items, the CPNA (City Point Neighborhood Association) hosted Matthew DiRoberto at its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, June 14.
DiRoberto is from Boston; he heads up a partnership between Immersive Productions and Egan Productions of Fright Dome Las Vegas. At the CPNA meeting, he presented a proposal to put on an immersive, interactive evening event called “Fright Island”. “Fright Island” will be located on the grassy parade ground inside Fort Independence. It will be a for-profit, ticketed event. DiRoberto said that this event will not interfere in any way with existing operations of the Fort and the CIA (Castle Island Association). Since no specific, formal contract for “Fright Island” in the Fort has been negotiated, some of the following details are estimates only. If approved, DiRoberto anticipates putting on 18 “Fright Nights” during September and October. He thinks this will attract 15,000 participants – 700 at each performance for 18 evenings – at $30+ per admission. Liquor will be served under a strict, two-drink limit; parking at Bayside’s lot and a free shuttle bus will mitigate traffic problems at the Castle Island parking area. The State Police will provide necessary police details.
well as a popular family and tourist gathering area in South Boston. The CIA Board had unanimously voted against “Fright Island” at their own recent meeting. One CIA Board member (Sheila King) suggested that “Fright Island” should be located on City Hall Plaza instead.
Bill Spain (l., Castle Island Association President) opposes “Fright Island” in Fort Independence at the CPNA meeting, as the CPNA Board and Matthew DiRoberto (r.) of “Fright Island” look on. For comparison, the content of “Fright Island” will resemble Spooky World in New Hampshire. “Fright Island” will be an annual fall event. When questioned, DiRoberto agreed that he is aiming for a contract that extends over “a number of years”. During his presentation, he listed eight items as collateral benefits to South Boston, including provision of attractive entertainment for our millennial residents, increasing patronage at local businesses, and additional support for several local non-profits. The CPNA then opened the meeting up for a question-andanswer session. The questions were courteously offered but pointed; the tone of the questioners was generally negative. However, one gentle-
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man expressed keen interest in the event, and in finding out more about “Fright Island”. DiRoberto handled the questions well. Bill Spain, President of the CIA, took the floor. He emphatically stated the CIA’s opposition to the “Fright Island” event. He made the case that Castle Island and Fort Independence are a historic site, as
South Boston Online agrees with Bill Spain and the governing body of the CIA. Any event such as “Fright Island”, although it provides enjoyable amusement for many, will cause a nuisance on Castle Island and in the surrounding neighborhoods. What is far more important, Fort Independence is a legitimate historic site – amusement events, however well-managed, do not fit with the traditions and historic significance of Castle Island and Fort Independence. Please take “Fright Island” to the City Hall Plaza. The event will benefit from that central location.
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Summer Shout Out To The Boston Harbor Islands!
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ummer at the Boston Harbor Islands is kicking off this weekend, and the citizens of Boston are already out enjoying the beaches in South Boston. After the good news by South Boston Editor Rick Winterson on the water quality, it makes this neighborhood asset seem ever more luxurious. Old timers in Southie will remember that the water was not always so near pristine, and residents should be aware of what great work has been done by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, the Boston Harbor Islands State & National Park Area partnership park, that includes the 34 islands in the Boston Harbor, and so much more. You can find the attractive Harbor Island website that includes all the events at http:// www.bostonharborislands.org. This website has many historical facts, the boat schedules, descriptions of the islands, the events and many other details to make your trip easy. Remember that savvy island visitors are in the
carry on, carry off club; so if you bring food, bring your containers and leftover stuff back with you. With each passing year, the visitors center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway grows in sophistication. Back in the day Rangers didn’t have this great public space to interface with the public, so this is a great first stop if you are new to the islands or want to catch up on information. The team of NPS and state rangers are ready and willing to help you and your family with tours and directions. The trick to the Harbor Islands is to get out on the earlier boats so you can go island hopping. Many visitor only ever make it to Georges or Spectacle, but the other more obscure islands offer quite a lot of fun. In all my time in South Boston I am continually amazed at city dwellers who have never been out to the harbor islands. The week days are less crowded, so if you find yourself with an extra day off, I highly recommend taking the trip.
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Peter Damon, Veteran and City Hall to be lit up in Artist, Speaks at SBAA Memory of OralndoVictims
Artist Peter Damon with one of his favorite paintings, an untitled American Realistic landscape of a Brockton corner - note the balanced composition and the complementary colors. medium. His general mode or by Rick Winterson school is American Realism, like Peter Damon described his jourEdward Hopper. He does mostly ney to become a professional landscapes, seascapes, or “urbansartist, when he spoke to the Satcapes”. Peter’s paintings of boats urday morning, June 11, meeting show a real talent with the renof the SBAA (the South Boston dering of light and reflection. He Arts Association). and his wife have opened a galPeter was born and brought lery for his works. They call it up in Brockton. He said he was “True Grit Art Gallery”. It’s at 39 a hard worker, who loved to work Center Street in Middleborough with his hands. He mentioned (774-419-4160; truegritartgalthat he dropped out of high lery.com). Whether you are a school. He then signed up with collector or just want to decorate the Massachusetts Guard. After your home with a lasting work being activated, he was trained of art, it’d be worth a trip to see as a helicopter mechanic and what he offers. sent to Iraq. An explosion over Peter’s talk was not only artisthere took both of his arms – the tic in nature - it was inspiring as right one above its elbow; the left, well. below the elbow. And his buddy was killed. He had to undergo years of surgery, rehabilitation, and practice with his prosthetic left arm. Peter had been right-handed, but his left arm was less damaged, so he “switched hands”. He still had a yearning to work with his hands that never left him. He had lost his closest friend and had had a near-death experience himself. Peter still suffers from PTSD episodes, but also (and more important), his experience awoke his spiritual awareness. He took up painting. Art became a form of therapy, a route to dexterity, and ultimately, his profession as an accomplished creator and gallery owner. Peter has mastered his
Peter Damon, a professional artist and a severely wounded veteran (Iraq), speaks to the South Boston Arts Association (SBAA) at their Saturday morning, June 11, meeting.
Mayor Walsh Invites Public to Sign Conodolence Book for Orlando Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced a condolence book will be available, in memory of the victims of the mass shooting that occurred over the weekend in Orlando, Florida, for members of the public to sign at City Hall. The condolence book will continue to be available in the Lobby at the City Hall Plaza entrance through the end of the week during business hours. Mayor Walsh will send the condolences from Boston to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer at the end of the week.
Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available at the 6 p.m. vigil. In addition, Mayor Walsh will light up City Hall with the colors of the rainbow flag, which represents the LGBTQ community, beginning at dusk this evening.
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Collaborative’s 2016 Awards Night
The South Boston Collaborative Center has always held its Annual Spring Fundraiser indoors. The 2016 event, which includes both the Joe Walsh “Community Service” and the Jack Leary “Compassionate Warrior” Awards, saw a change in venue. Last Thursday evening, June 9, the Collaborative held their Awards night out of doors by the bandstand in Marine/ Farragut Park. From 6 till 9 p.m., Mother Nature smiled and withheld her imminent threat of rain. The Collaborative’s Awards night is always a joyous occasion. It is devoted to those two outstanding individuals
who have made a real contribution on our fight against drug abuse and all kinds of addiction over the previous 12 months. With the heroin plague that is doing so much damage, you don’t have to be told about the need for dedicated volunteers in this fight.
A crowd of more than a hundred Collaborative supporters enjoyed a sumptuous outdoor picnic. It was a night to enjoy good company and freedom from substances. Fr. Joe White asked for a blessing on the people in attendance. There was a pleasant, constant buzz among the crowd. And (of course) the high point of the evening was the conferring of the two awards.
The Collaborative Center’s Annual Event draws a joyful crowd – Anne Connolly, Fr. Joe White, Bobby Sances, Brooke Matacunas, and Tom White.
Janine and Mark are thoroughly enjoying the festivities at the Annual South Boston Collaborative Center Awards night.
Cathe Walsh, who’ll receive the Jack Leary “Compassionate Warrior” Award
Joanie Lynch is well-known for her efforts in helping people to combat their addictions by getting them into recovery. She is successfully in recovery herself; she knows the ropes. She richly deserves her Award – the 2016 Joe Walsh “Community Service” Award. Joanie is also fighting seriously advanced cancer, but that isn’t holding her back. In her acceptance remarks, she said, “I know my cancer is slowing me down, but please don’t hesitate to call me anytime you need some help”. That’s dedication, indeed. Cathe Walsh is well known in South Boston for her Cranberry Café at 702 East Broadway. It’s a destination establishment now celebrating
its 20th year of operation. What’s not so well known about Cathe is her 17 years of service as a Collaborative Center Board member. She has been the Board’s Treasurer for the past seven years, and has provided the refreshments at all of the past Award nights as well. She humbly thanked everyone for her much deserved Jack Leary “Compassionate Warrior” Award. Andy Ward, the Director of the South Boston Collaborative Center, closed out the 2016 Awards evening by conducting the raffles and prize drawings. All in all, it was a memorable occasion and a very joyful “Southie time”. Congratulations to the two Awardees, Joanie Lynch and Cathe Walsh.
Joanie Lynch (2nd from r.), who’ll receive the 2016 Joe Walsh “Community Service Award, with her family at the Collaborative’s Awards evening.
The Walsh Family are strong supporters of the Collaborative, especially because of the conferring of the Joe Walsh “Community Service” Award.
Collaborative Director Andy Ward and Fr. Joe White confer a bouquet and the Joe Walsh “Community Service” Award on Joanie Lynch.
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Cathe Walsh, 2016 Jack Leary “Compassionate Warrior” Awardee (5th from l.), with her many, many frinds and family members at the Collaborative’s Award night.
Joanie Lynch (front, center) with friends and family at the bandstand. Joanie was honored with the Collaborative Center’s Joe Walsh “Community Servise” Award.
Collaborative Director Andy Ward and Andrea Flaherty with Cathe Walsh. Cathe holds her Jack Leary “Compassionate Warrior” Award and a bouquet.
The South Boston Collaborative Center held its 2016 Annual Spring Awards Event outdoors in Marine/Farragut Park, by the bandstand.
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Grand Opening: 100 Northern Avenue
by Rick Winterson
Last week, on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, lithe, athletic figures could be seen on the ends of long lanyards over the South Boston Waterfront. They pirouetted, swung outward in widening loops, and generally capered to and fro over their reflections on the black glass façade of developer Joseph Fallon’s 100 Northern Avenue building. It was the world renowned vertical dance troupe, “BANDALOOP”, who were preparing for the building’s Grand Opening on Thursday, June 9. It was 48 hours before the formal Grand Opening of 100 Northern Avenue on Thursday, June 9, at 5 p.m. Figures scurried back and forth, erecting a reception tent, placing chairs for the invited guests, and discussing lastminute touches to the 100 Northern Avenue interior. Fallon’s latest building is sited on a northwesterly corner, in the right angle formed by the intersection of Northern Avenue and newly laid Pier Four Boulevard – one block to the harbor side of Seaport Boulevard.
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of Goodwin Procter’s original office; they now have 10 offices that include three global locations – Hong Kong, Frankfurt, and London. Before 100 Northern Avenue, their Boston office had been located in Exchange Place.
The developer of 100 Northern Avenue, Joe Fallon (r.), discusses the 100 Northern Avenue building’s opening with the relocation coordinator of his key tenant, Goodwin Proctor LLP. The 100 Northern Avenue building urban neighborhood to become a peris an arresting structure, with a hugely manent feature of the South Boston imposing entrance. It is a 17-story, Seaport District. black glass monolith that vividly Their key tenant, now that 100 reflects the clouds, while stamping Northern Avenue has officially itself as a home to professional puropened, is Goodwin Procter LLP, a suits. This building marks one end 900-lawyer firm practicing in some of Joe Fallon’s entire development 50 legal areas. Boston is the location the view down Northern Avenue and ending at Fan Pier is indeed striking. There are now five Fallon buildings on the 20-acre property he has been developing. Taken together, they constitute the “first-out-of-the-gate”
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The most eye-catching event at the Grand Opening of 100 Northern Avenue was the vertical dance troupe called “BANDALOOP”. BANDALOOP danced their graceful and fascinating routines on the black glass facade on the Building’s west side. Describing this sight only with words is difficult; the media advisories about BANDALOOP call their art “pioneering”. Well, it certainly is. And the reflections of the dancers on the 100 Northern Avenue facade doubled the effect of their vertical moves.
A quartet of BANDALOOP vertical dancers begin their routine. Note the effect of their matching reflections.
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SOUTHBOSTONONLINE.COM Continued from Page 1 methods we prescribe. As aforementioned, studies show that better access to these medicines does help some people access recovery. But these medicines are in no way a cure for addiction. Additionally, it is dangerous to view them as a panacea to eradicating substance use disorder. As a person who is in long-term recovery from a heroin addiction – an addiction that left me homeless at the age of 19 and with a 3-page criminal record – I understand the unfortunate peaks and valleys of dealing with loved ones who are addicted to high-powered opiates such as heroin. For those families who have had to bury children or are still dealing with the daily horrific consequences of addiction, a “pill” to stop the pain and keep their loved ones alive seems like a godsend. Unfortunately, these appropriate solutions increasing access to life-saving medicines are not a cure and do not guarantee your loved one will stop using drugs in a harmful manner. What is miss-
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ing, not only in current federal legislation, but also on local and state level discussions, is the tricky solution of raising more revenue. Peer-to-peer solutions are still a successful avenue to obtain long-term recovery. The biggest problem with peer-to-peer solutions is that they are costly. We do not hear this being proposed in current discussions within the debate around the opiate epidemic. The reason being is that such an approach, if done correctly – committing an opiate addict to at least 3-to-6 months of treatment in a facility – is simply too expensive for lawmakers and health insurance companies. It seems the only solutions being offered are better access to more prescription medication. Without also mentioning peer-to-peer recovery approaches, we are shortchanging not only the individual people dealing with substance use disorder, but society as a whole. Additionally, I find it rather suspect that the opiate epidemic started as a prescription drug problem. Why, then, do we turn to the same industry to offer the answer
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to the problem they helped create? To reiterate, we applaud Senator Warren and Senator Markey for urging more access to Suboxone and Vivitrol. We whole-heartedly agree there should be more access, not only federally, but here in Boston. Most notably, we feel inmate populations should be considered for such medicines. We do not see these medicines as a barrier to recovery, but as another tool. However, it should not be the only path being offered towards recovery. Peer-to-peer programs work, and millions of people such as myself have successfully been treated for heroin addictions without the assistance of long-term medication. It is possible to be free of it all! Exercise, long-term therapy, peer-to-peer solutions, and yes, even harm-reduction medicine should all be a prescription to treat substance use disorder. But not one solution will work individually. We suggest that all people who are advocating for better recovery services remain open-minded on all approaches to recovery - including more access to
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peer-to-peer treatment options. Yes, everything we have mentioned will need additional revenue. The question we must all ask ourselves is, “Is it worth it?” I know where my family stands on that question. Jack Kelly Addiction Policy Advisor to Boston City Councilor Bill Linehan About Jack Kelly
Jack Kelly serves as the Addiction Policy Advisor to Boston City Councilor Bill Linehan. He worked for the Menino administration as the Mayor’s Neighborhood Services coordinator for Charlestown for five years, where he was instrumental in developing partnerships and programs to address the impacts of addiction on those who lived and worked in his neighborhood. He has extensive experience in City Hall as well as working with health service delivery organizations. Kelly serves on a variety of boards and task force panels, including Governor Baker’s Health Care Transition Team. He is the Founder and CEO of iRecover, an app dedicated to helping people with substance abuse issues. The app connects people in need with services and support. A native of Charlestown, Kelly is a graduate of Matignon High School. He received his Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts in 2013.
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SBC Academy Students Have Fun At Field Day
The students from South Boston Catholic Academy, Grades K1-Grade 6 participated in their annual Field Day at Marine Park. Most importantly, the weather held out! Fun was in the air as everyone participated in relay races, ball skill games and obstacle courses. After all the activity, it was nice and refreshing to have watermelon slush after the games. Congratulations to First Place Teams The Ducks and The Tigers. The Chimps came in Third Place. It turned out to be a fun and wonderful day for all!
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Acknowledging Jonathan McCarthy Ollie Student Spotlight Winner
At the Ollie, Jonathan loves piecing together puzzles and using the IPads. He likes the staff at the Ollie because they take him places and he has fun. This summer, he plans on going to the Ollie, going to the beach and swimming, and playing outside with family and friends. If he was the President of the United States, he would make sure people helped others find places to live if they were homeless.
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On a monthly basis, the South Boston Neighborhood House, aka the Ollie, recognizes their youngsters by announcing two “Student Spotlight” winners. These young members are spotlighted for their good behavior, being kind, caring and considerate, being good students, as well as just being super kids overall. Jonathan McCarthy is one of the Ollie spotlight winners for May. Jonathan McCarthy, 9, is the son of Heather McCarthy. He has two sisters, Melissa and Hannah, and he loves his nephew Jayden. He has a kitten his sisters named Batman but he calls him Black Panther. Jonathan attends the Condon Elementary School which is located on D Street in South Boston. He’s in the third grade, his favorite subject is math, and someday wants to play
“I like to play,” he said. “I get to shoot the ball and last season I scored 18 points. That felt good.”
in the National Basketball Association. His favorite color is green and his favorite food is chicken. At home during his free time, and after his homework is completed, Jonathan loves playing on his tabloid, Xbox, and Wii. He enjoys watching TV. He loves watching “SpongeBob SquarePants” as well as the Boston Red Sox. He’s gone to four Red Sox games at Fenway Park and his favorite player is David “Big Papi” Ortiz. Our spotlight winner also likes to
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read and is currently reading “Percy Jackson”- a pentalogy of adventure and fiction books written by Rick Riordan. Jonathan is busy on the playing fields. He has played in the South Boston Youth Soccer League for the past three years, and in one game last fall, he scored three goals to lead his team to victory. He’s played baseball since his tee-ball days and last season was on the Dodgers in the local minor league. And, he played in the Gate of Heaven CYO basketball program last winter and his team, coached by Greg Lally, won the midget house league championship.
Kristin DeVoy, the Ollie’s school age program director, enjoys seeing Jonathan walk through the door. “Jonathan has been here since I started working here almost four years ago,” she said. “He has grown a lot during the past few years. He’s very kind, polite, and sweet. “A couple of weeks ago one of his classmates passed away,” she added. “He came into the Ollie and asked if the kids could make cards for the family. The kids did and Jonathan brought the cards into school and gave them to his teacher to give to the family. That was very nice. It was heartwarming. I’m proud of him…he’s really a good kid with a big, caring heart.”
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The Boston Police Department’s Frank Williams and Officer Roy (both are standing in the rear row) took time last Sunday to teach tennis on the court next to Old Harbor. They are both from South Boston’s Station Six. More than a dozen young athletes picked up racquets and tennis balls supplied by the BPD. Everyone had a great time; a pizza supper followed.
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South Boston Girls’ Softball League Championship Week Ahead 16U Fighting Irish begins journey across New England. The SB Girls’ Softball League’s (SBGSL) 2016 season is headed into its 2nd Annual Championship Week June 20-25th. This week will include Championship Games for the 8U and 14U divisions as well as a weeklong double elimination tournament for the 10U Championship. Home teams for all games will be decided with a coin toss at the beginning of play. The schedule is as follows: 8U Championship Game: 11a @ Shore Road Field - Saturday, June 25th 14U Championship Game: 7p @ N Street Field - Friday, June 24th 10U Championship Tournament:
The Sizzling Bacon 10 and under team is coached by Terry Fitzgerald, John McCarthy, and Patricia Donovan (not pictured). The players are Sophia, Teagan, Morgan, Liana, Hua, Heer, Olivia O, and Olivia M. Missing is Mya and Tiana.
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Volunteers interested in assisting with the Championship Week events are encouraged to contact SBGSL President Mariella Collins at mariella.collins@yahoo. com or through the league website at southbostongirlssoftball.com. The 16U Fighting Irish, SBGSL’s competitive travel team, opens its season this upcoming weekend, June 18th and 19th, with its first tournament of the summer in Cranston, Rhode Island. The team will compete in a minimum of five games over two days as part of RIASA Junior Olympics’ “High-Five” Eastern National Qualifier Tournament.
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SBNH Flag Day and Flag Raising Celebration impacted by the recent horrific tragedy in Orlando, Florida.
Senator Linda Dorcena Forry (in absentia) and Representative Collins were then thanked for the support they give to the community and especially to our seniors. The SBNH staff is so grateful this year to have been approved in both the House and the Senate budget for a line item that will support their seniors and the work which SBNH staff members undertake at the Ollie.
By Kevin Devlin and Kathy Lafferty
On Tuesday, June 14 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, South Boston Neighborhood House (SBNH) staff and members of the Senior Center celebrated Flag Day, as well as the raising our their own flag. SBNH Executive Director, Kathy Lafferty, opened the program with a Moment of Silence for all of the individuals
Representative Collins was applauded when he was introduced. He said he was honored to be part of the Ollie day and happy, after years of advocating on their behalf, that the line item granting the SBNH Senior Center state aid was passed. He said he and Senator Dorcena Forry are proud of the support that it will give to South Boston seniors. Rep Collins also spoke about the meaning behind the American Flag and shared with the crowd the importance of the colors on our flag.
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Then it was time to talk more about Flag Day and the highlyanticipated flag-raising ceremony.
“In addition to the American Flag we also had a flag made with the Ollie/SBNH logo,” Lafferty said. “That is something else we are very proud of and so today both flags fly in front of our building. “Our seniors through our Senior Advocate, Carole Sullivan, have been asking that SBNH purchase a flag to be hung on the empty flag pole in front of our building,” Lafferty added. “It has been something we had hoped to do but never happened until very recently. Barbara Coyne, a longtime SBNH employee was recently promoted to Director of Business Operations and made this her first priority. Within weeks in her new position we had a flag. So, thanks to Carole Sullivan, our seniors and Barbara Coyne we came together to raise our flag for the first time!” Lafferty then shared a wonderful story which was told to her by a SBNH Board Member: “On Flag Day in1994, my cousin Siobhan arrived from Bantry, Co. Cork to spend the summer with me. She was nineteen and it was her first trip out of Ireland! As you might expect, she was shy and quiet when she first arrived. As the summer evolved, she opened up and shared her opinions of the world she presumed, assumed and supposed existed versus the one she was discovering. Months and years later, when asked to share
her impressions, she repeatedly said something that I will always remember. She will tell me that she arrived on Flag Day and attributed our display of the flag as a simple and singular display of national pride, but came to realize that American’s really are proud of whom we are, our history, our country, and all that we stand for. She went on to say that in Ireland, very rarely would you see a home with a flag pole and the flag flying all the time! And here, you sing about your country, you brag about it, you have public celebrations to honor yourselves and your country, you have hundreds of museums that preserve your history and you are really proud of the immigrants, your diversity, your ethnicity, and you celebrate how hard you have worked to be the country you are! The Irish don’t do that. We remember and honor the bad and the sad. Lot’s has changed since 1994, both in Ireland and the United States but the impressions of that nineteen year old are still true here! Enjoy your new flag and all that it stands for!” The Star Spangled Banner was subsequently sung by the crowd as the flag was raised followed by a sing-a-long with the seniors. A cookout wrapped up the day as those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
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South Boston Groups Win Grants for Beach Programs
Ten groups from South Boston were awarded grants to support their programs this year. The BCYF Community Center received $5,000 to support their Beach Jam and additional summer programming, MASSKiting received $2,570 for their 2 nd Annual International Kiteboarding Film Festival, the L Street Ice Swimmers received $1,000 to support the promotion of their programs, the South Boston Neighborhood House received $7,500 for their Family Fun Nights, the City Point Neighborhood Association received $1,500 to support the Pleasure Bay Arts Festival, the South Boston
Leadership Initiative received $5,000 for the Youth Fitness Program Expansion at M Street Beach, South Boston Stars received $3,000 for the Youth Beach Boot Camp at Carson Beach, the Greater Boston YMCA received $8,500 for Swimming and Aquatics Lessons at Carson Beach, Boating in Boston received $3,500 for Free Kids Kayak Day at Carson Beach, SUP SONAS received $6,500 for Stand Up Paddleboarding Kids Clinics at Carson Beach, and YES- Youth Enrichment Services received $9,638 for Sports-Based Youth Development at Carson Beach.
Back from left to right: Bryan Van Dorpe from YES- Youth Enrichment Services, Fran O’Loughlin from L Street Ice Swimmers, Jeremy Stiles from the Greater Boston YMCA, Marc Iannaco from South Boston Stars, Joanne McDevitt from City Point Neighborhood Association, Katie Bresnahan from South
City of Boston’s Outdoor Pools and Family Friendly Beach Open Saturday
The City of Boston’s two outdoor pools, the BCYF Clougherty Pool in Charlestown and the BCYF Mirabella Pool in the North End are opening for the season this Saturday, June 18. These pools, along with 15 others that are open year-round, are operated by Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) the City of Boston’s largest youth and human service agency . The outdoor pools will remain open seven days a week
from 11 a.m. to dusk (around 7 p.m.) until Labor Day. Also opening Saturday is the City’s “Family Friendly Beach” at the BCYF Curley Community Center in South Boston. The beach will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. All locations will have experienced, certified lifeguards on duty.
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BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
PUBLIC MEETING
377 WEST FIRST STREET THURSDAY, JUNE 30 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
200 D STREET
Condon Community Center South Boston, MA 02127
PROJECT PROPONENT: Donald Clancy PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Donald Clancy proposes to construct a mixed-use, five-story building containing nine (9) condominium units, a commercial/retail space and includes 15 parking spaces.
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Boston Redevelopment Authority One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4282 John.Campbell@Boston.gov
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CLOSE OF COMMENT PERIOD: Friday, July 15, 2016
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Street Address
City
Juan P
DeJesus
24 Homestead St #6
Boston MA
Verna M
Buckley
Dixon
22 Dacia St
Calabrian Properties LLC
68 Bird St #11
Dwight N
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State Prop Type
Date
Price
RCD
05/25/16
$160,000.00
Boston MA
R1F
05/26/16
$308,000.00
Dorchester
MA
05/2616
$145,000.00
RCD
John G Stivaletta 29 Wenlock Rd #29 Dorchester MA RCD 05/27/16 $328,500.00 AMD Realty LLC 2 Chamblet St Dorchester MA R1F 05/24/16 $371,274.00 Humberto Daveiga 58 Fowler St Dorchester MA R2F 05/24/16 $465,000.00 Julie Mandragouras 545 Adams St #12 Dorchester MA RCD 05/27/16 $180,000.00 Quan T Ong Nathan Truong 31 Greenwich St Dorchester MA R1F 05/26/16 $215,000.00 Brad Tully 41 Saxton St Dorchester MA R2F 05/27/16 $350,000.00 Diana Avalony 135-137 Minot St Dorchester MA R2F 05/27/16 $570,000.00 Gail F Silberstein
Peter J Silberstein
314-330 W 2nd St #505
South Boston MA
RCD
05/26/16
$851,500.00
Mark
Petros Jacqueline
Tuskan
494-496 E 4th St #1
South Boston MA
RCD
05/27/16
$749,000.00
LDK Boston Properties LLC
68 Telegraph St #3
South Boston MA
RCD
05/26/16
$545,000.00
Wei Xiao Lidan Luo 10 F St South Boston MA R1F 05/24/16 $660,000.00 Robyn Smith 47 Telegraph St #3 South Boston MA RCD 05/24/16 $388,000.00 Matthew Mccarthy 46 Woodward St South Boston MA R2F 05/23/16 $565,000.00 Adam Chartoff 203 W 3rd St #2 South Boston MA RCD 05/23/16 $385,000.00 James L
Brock
1326 Columbia Rd #1
South Boston MA
RCD
05/26/16
$400,000.00
Ashley L Aiken 39 Story St #3 South Boston MA RCD 05/25/16 $420,000.00 John Lapides 682 E 8th St #1 South Boston MA RCD 05/23/16 $719,000.00 Joseph R Fritz 668 Adams St #2 Dorchester MA RCD 05/27/16 $280,000.00 Nagiha Yassine Youssef W
Yassine
16 S Sydney St #16
Dorchester
MA
RCD
05/26/16
$500,000.00
Scott A Leverenz 13 Crawford St Boston MA R3F 05/25/16 $655,000.00 Maria T Farias 19 Pond St #2 Dorchester MA RCD 05/24/16 $419,000.00 Norman Atkins 54 Percival St #1 Dorchester MA RCD 05/26/16 $315,000.00 Michael Philbin 23 Woodward St #1 South Boston MA RCD 05/27/16 $150,000.00 Neal E Minahan 17 Pond St #1 Dorchester MA RCD 05/26/16 $435,000.00 Joshua A Willig 19 Burrill Pl #2 South Boston MA RCD 05/25/16 $350,000.00 Kevin Aries 33 Washburn St #3 Dorchester MA RCD 05/23/16 $460,150.00 Kevin M
Korney
141 Dorchester Ave #511
South Boston MA
RCD
05/26/16
$815,000.00
South Boston MA
RCD
05/26/16
$550,000.00
MA
RCD
05/26/16
$1,335,000.00
South Boston MA
RCD
05/27/16
$601,000.00
Gary J Haseley
298 Bolton St #1
Houssam
Alkhoury
500 Atlantic Ave #15J Boston
Anthony
Quetano
250 C St #5
Lia Bigano
Donald Mccullough 63 Whitten St #1 Dorchester MA RCD 05/27/16 $320,000.00 Amanda
Stearns
Carl Dimarzio
Conor G
Donoghue
744-1/2 E 3rd St #2
South Boston MA
RCD
05/27/16
$663,000.00
268 Bowen St #2
South Boston MA
RCD
05/27/16
$575,000.00
John M Shields 91 Dresser St South Boston MA R1F 05/26/16 $880,000.00 Brian Wall Hannah Wall 39 Coffey St #2 Dorchester MA RCD 05/23/16 $590,000.00 Kate A Smith Fernando Allan
Caggiano
Plat
Jennifer C
Caggiano
72 F St #1
South Boston MA
RCD
05/27/16
$715,000.00
515 E 6th St #1A
South Boston MA
RCD
05/24/16
$235,000.00
Thomas
Kujala
111 B St #7
South Boston MA
RCD
05/24/16
$1,025,000.00
Rochelle R
Akradi
616 E 4th St # 102
South Boston MA
RCD
05/25/16
$710,000.00
Stpehen
Czabaranek
39 Gates St #1
South Boston MA
RCD
05/26/16
$635,000.00
Travis W
Haase
881 E 2nd St #15
South Boston MA
RCD
05/27/16
$1,165,000.00
Marielle Albanese
Bonnie K Haase
Gregory Flynn 24 Rawson St #1 Dorchester MA RCD 05/27/16 $555,000.00 Matthew
Jerzewski
Robert Jerzewski
111 B St #1
South Boston MA
RCD
05/27/16
$649,000.00
Adam Laskowski 24 Rawson St #4 Dorchester MA RCD 05/27/16 $595,000.00 Michael J
Dimaggio Jenna M
Dimaggio
835 E 5th St #1
South Boston MA
RCD
05/27/16
$865,000.00
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