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EDITORIALEDITORIAL Resident Parking for our Local Merchants? esident Parking, some ger constantly get ticketed and ness. Realistically, local shop like it, some don’t. fined for not having a resident owners could, if they wanted R But in some cases, it sticker on their vehicles. These to, open their stores in other can be a problem for business are folks who own stores and town,; but instead, choose to owners, many of whom may shops, pay taxes to the city bring their business here, often not be South Boston residents but still get penalized, some- providing jobs to residents. but have been with us for years times daily, for not having that Allowing them to at least park and have generously supported sticker on their window. here while they’re working our community. The resident Perhaps City Hall could (if they can find a spot) with- parking rules as they stand look into the possibility of out getting that bright orange now have been detrimental to coming up with parking waiv- poke in the eye could be a nice some of them. For example, lo- ers in the form of a placard gesture. It might be at least cal business owners, especially for our loyal local merchants, something to consider. Tell us along Broadway, who have even if it’s just for the hours what you think. Info@south- been here for decades or lon- that they are open for busi- bostontoday.com

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ollege graduations were men- Vice President began to speak. The ing ovation. In fact, as the snowflakes raise taxes on everything nonstop, tioned in this space last week. headlines screamed ‘Student Protest walked out, they were booed by the those who actually pay those taxes CIf you remember, Liberty of Pence at Notre Dame, Students other students who were disgusted are saying ‘enough’. In response, the University was praised for holding Walked Out during Speech’ This is at the ignorance and disrespect they governor called them ‘freeloaders’. a magnificent graduation ceremony something we’ve all come to ex- showed to the Vice President. This enraged what’s left of the work- that would make any student and their pect from CNN, the most distrusted Lessons learned: The media cannot ing families in California even more parents proud, while Harvard Uni- network in the country, but some of be trusted and they get worse with and here’s why. These California versity was chastised for allowing a the other ones were just as bad on this each passing day. And, the snowflakes politicians are deliberately flooding segregated graduation to take place. story. The goal was to attempt to con- and the crazy professors that indoc- the state with illegal aliens and giving But this being the graduation season, vince the viewing public that students trinate and herd them like flocks of them free benefits, even though the I’ll comment on the one that made the walked out en mass. But you can sheep are irrelevant and no one needs state is broke. Then, they are raising biggest news over the weekend which easily bring up the YouTube video of them around anyway. taxes on the workers to pay for these of course was Notre Dame, where the entire speech and you can see for Other crazy things in the news - benefits AND spending millions of Vice President Mike Pence gave the yourself that what the networks would and it doesn’t get much crazier than those tax dollars to defend them in commencement speech. have us believe wasn’t even close to California - is the feud boiling over court and protect them from being Most Americans are wise to the being how it really was. in that state between the governor, deported. So, who are the free load- news media’s tricks and the coverage As we said, a few dozen walked out, Jerry Brown, also known out there as ers? The people who pay for all these they gave to what happened at Notre but thousands more students and their Governor Moonbeam, and a grow- tax hikes imposed by the governor Dame was just more of the same. The parents stayed and listened intently ing number of frustrated taxpayers. there or those getting all the perks as video clips that most of the networks to the words of Mike Pence. He was As Governor Moonbeam and his reward for sneaking over the border? ran showed a few dozen snowflake often interrupted by applause and legislature, made up of a majority Most people in our own state of students walking out in protest as the when finished, he received a stand- of liberal Democrats, continue to continued on page 13 Got A Small Business? NOBODY TAKES CARE OF BUSINESS LIKE MASS BAY! Take care of business - Easy! Open an account at any branch! “THEY’RE LOCAL, AND THEY KNOW OUR SMALL BUSINESS IS BIG BUSINESS Easy! TO US. GREAT PEOPLE TO WORK WITH!” massbaycu.org (617) 269-2700 147 West 4th Street, South Boston – JARED & LIZ, 409 D Street, Seaport OWNERS - BONE UP BREWING COMPANY Federally insured EQUAL HOUSING by NCUA OPPORTUNITY 4 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com May 25, 2017

connected open spaces at Bea- con Yards, foster signature open spaces such at Suffolk Downs, connect neighborhoods to the waterfront through the completion of the Emerald Necklace, encour- age a modern, industrial innova- tion district at Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park, and develop climate resilience plans. • Generate networks of opportu- nity in the Fairmount Corridor: Expand access to opportunity and reduce disparities in the neighbor- hoods along the Fairmount Corridor through coordinated investments in transportation, neighborhood vibrancy and education. o The plan identifies ways to invest Draft Of Imagine Boston 2030 Released in enhanced neighborhood Main ayor Martin J. Walsh enhancement and preservation: economy that builds on momentum Streets and transit station areas, announced the release • Enhance neighborhoods: Im- of nearby economic activity and improve transportation connections, M of the last draft of the prove urban vitality and affirm each transit access. frequency and experience along the Imagine Boston 2030 Plan, a neighborhood’s distinct identity • Newmarket and Widett Circle: Fairmount/Indigo Line to increase framework for Boston’s growth to by investing in the public realm, An area where critical industrial access for residents, support job expand opportunity, increase af- strengthening neighborhood servic- uses will be preserved and strength- growth and training in transit acces- fordability and improve quality of es and connectivity, and encourag- ened, while transit-oriented job sible areas, invest in quality pre-K life in the City based on the input ing opportunities for development. and housing growth will strengthen and K-12 education for the grow- of over 14,000 residents from o For example, in Upham’s Corner, connections to neighboring areas. ing school-aged populations in the every neighborhood. The release the City will strengthen the com- • Fort Point Channel: An active, corridor, invest in Franklin Park of the draft plan kicks off a month- munity’s historic main street fabric, urban waterfront where mixed-use and Columbia Road, and implement long comment period before the emphasizing economic mobility development and a vibrant public anti-displacement policies to ensure final Imagine Boston plan is re- and local innovation, fostering local realm transform how Downtown that existing communities benefit leased in the summer 2017. arts, preserving affordability, and and the South Boston Waterfront from investments. “Imagine Boston 2030 takes a preventing displacement. meet and how Bostonians interact Initiatives: The final plan is sup- holistic approach to our planning • Encourage a mixed-use core: with the water. ported by guiding principles and efforts to ensure that our City Encourage a dense, walkable core • Suffolk Downs: A lively, mixed initiatives that bring together and grows in an equitable and sustain- in our job centers where more use community, including quality build on the City’s planning efforts, able way,” said Mayor Walsh. “I people live, work and gather. transit and open space that responds including Boston Creates, Go Bos- am proud to share this next itera- o For example, in the Shawmut to the surrounding marsh and river ton 2030, Climate Ready Boston, tion of the plan, which incorpo- Peninsula, historic preservation, environment. Housing a Changing City: Boston rates the feedback from thousands strategic growth, and public realm • Readville: A center for 21st 2030, BuildBPS, Economic Equity of residents who helped refine investments can support an ac- century manufacturing that cre- Agenda, Age Friendly Boston, our shared vision for the future of tive mixed-use vision, including ates quality jobs, and encourages Vision Zero, Boston’s Resilience Boston. From Suffolk Downs to developing a Shawmut Peninsula transit-oriented development. Strategy and more. The initiatives Readville, Franklin Park to Sul- 2100 Plan that considers major • Beacon Yards: A new transit hub outline commitments around anti- livan Square, we’re shaping the infrastructure projects, land use, and center for innovation, research displacement, immigrant advance- City’s future together -- every cor- and policies. and housing that expands the ment, climate planning and flood ner, every neighborhood -- and I • Expand neighborhoods: In boundaries of the core west. protection, universal pre-kindergar- look forward to seeing how Boston six transit-accessible areas at the • Create a waterfront for future ten, community planning and land will grow and thrive.” edges of existing neighborhoods, generations: Create a waterfront use, and more. Boston is experiencing an eco- guide new housing and commercial for all Bostonians by activating The full report is available at nomic and population boom, and growth, supported by public realm open spaces, connecting neighbor- imagine.boston.gov. The City of with that brings an opportunity to and climate investments. Plans hoods to the waterfront, creating Boston welcomes public comment, provide new and additional path- for each of the expanded neigh- sustainable funding models, and edits and feedback including via ways for economic mobility and borhoods will integrate land use investing in proactive climate plan- email to [email protected]. A avenues to improve quality of life regulations and capital investments ning and infrastructure. copy of this document will be avail- throughout the City, while boosting and will be guided by community o Imagine Boston will do this by able for the public to access at each affordability and resiliency. Imag- planning processes: activating an urban waterfront branch of the Boston Public Librar- ine Boston identifies five action • Sullivan Square: A walkable, in Fort Point Channel and South ies. All public comment should be areas to guide Boston’s growth, mixed-use center for the innovation Boston waterfront, support large submitted by June 19. May 25, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5

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1. l-r Young Braden, Ray Flynn, James McDonnell, Tom Casper Jr., Tim Cook Memorial Eric Lopes, Joe Cook, Meghan Cook Murphy and Cathy Flynn. Scholarships Presented 2. l-r Joe Cook, James McDonnell, Meghan Cook Murphy 3. l-r Joe Cook, Tom Casper Jr., Meghan Cook Murphy Last Sunday 4. Eric Lopes and Meghan Cook Murphy SBT Staff Report he annual presentation of the awards. of scholarship awards As the crowd filled the room, T in Memory of the late Tim’s sister, Meghan Cook Tim Cook, who of course Murphy and his Dad, Joe was a beloved member of Cook prepared to hand out the the community and a United awards. Megan made a beautiful States Navy hero, took place presentation highlighting some of last Sunday. These awards the history that her late brother were given to 3 worthy young had with the United States Navy South Bostonians currently and why he was considered such attending Boston College High a good man and hero by both School. Senior Eric Lopes and military personnel and civilians. Juniors Tom Casper and James This was a man who touched McDonnell were presented with the lives of many in the most Open a checking account and get $100!* $1000 each that will help pay for positive of ways and gave hope One more great reason to call South Boston home. their continuing education when and assistance to those in need. they graduate from BC High. The The crowd of people in the presentation ceremony took place room for this inspiring event Come in for a Free** & Easy Checking account and you’ll get: in the lower Church at St. Brigid was made up of family, friends • $100 Cash Bonus which was preceded by the 8am and neighbors there to honor • Free usage of other banks’ ATMs throughout the U.S.*** Mass in the upper church in the memory of Tim Cook and to • No minimum balance or monthly fees Tim’s memory. congratulate the three deserving • Free online bill pay and mobile banking The senior among them, recipients: Eric Lopes, Tom Free & Easy Checking is only available at our Mr. Lopes will be attending Casper and James McDonnell East Broadway branch. So it really is another Holy Cross beginning the fall whose family and friends were great reason to live in South Boston. Stop by or open an account online today. semester of this year. These three also in attendance to wish them outstanding young men have well and show them how proud 636 East Broadway

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of B.C.High and U.S. Naval offi- cer who after combat duty in Iraq, returned home, only to face new health challenges and passed away in 2014. But his life inspired his family, friends and neighbors to es- tablish a scholarship in his memory. The Church community all took part in the special memorial Mass and ceremony which reminded us of Tim’s patriotism, friendship and contributions to others. It also inspired Veteran champion U.S. Congressman Steve Lynch and Fitzgerald VFW Post Commander Ed Flynn to keep fighting and advo- cating to help our veterans. But our day was not yet over, in his hom- ily, Monsignor Liam Bergin, told us a story about a young Iraq man named Ragheed who he first met studying for the priesthood at the Irish Pontifical College in Rome in Faith, Patriotism, Courage On Display Sunday 1996. A college where I took many e often hear it said, we have to accept it.” Yesterday, Catholic parishioners of South visitors from Boston at about the “That our culture and after all the Masses, we heard Fr. Boston as he left for a new as- same time, when I was Ambas- W times are changing and Frank Daly say goodbye to the signment as Pastor of Our Lady of sador to the Vatican and living in Sorrows in Sharon. When he de- Rome and knew all the students. livered his farewell comments to Fr Ragheed was brutally murdered the people, you could see many of by ISIS terrorists in a Mosul Chal- Quality Heating Oil & the people wiping their eyes with dean Catholic Church because he Expert Heating Services tears of sadness. In such a short refused to close his Church. He time, he made a big impact on became known as “Fr Ragheed of people. Father, who had been pre- the Eucharist.” Iraq, once had 1.2 Customer service is our business viously married, joined the priest- million Catholics, but today only hood after his wife and mother has 400,000. of his children, passed away. The The 3 deserving young scholar- - Heating Oil Discounts - Automatic Delivery community got to love his homi- ship recipients, Tommy Casper, - Budget Payment Plans lies about the challenges of rais- Eric Lopes, and James McDon- - Complete Heating Service ing families, but also hearing that ald will continue to carry on our with prayer and God, all things great traditions. Yes, our city and 641 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 • 617-268-4662 were possible. Yes, our society culture is changing, but we still www.metroenergyboston.com and culture may be changing, but know where to go to be reminded our family values continue. But about all the great people who Fr. Daly’s emotional farewell to work hard and sacrifice every day parishioners at St. Brigid and to help keep our neighborhoods Gate of Heaven Church would not safe and happy places to raise be the only event that made us all families. As I said today to Jimmy proud to be a Boston Catholic. Donovan, “a Southie legend” Yesterday after the 8 o’clock whose an usher and volunteer at ATTENTION SOUTH BOSTON RESIDENTS Mass at St Brigid Church, the the Church, maybe these special Please join us for a South Boston community briefing, 4th. anniversary of the passing of events we saw here today is the to brief you on plans for the return of the Tall Ships this June. Navy Lt. Tim Cook was held in reason why we never move and so Monday, June 5th | 6:00 – 8:00 PM the church hall where 3 deserving many others want to move in. “A James Condon Elementary School, 200 D Street, South Boston and young residents were recipients of community is still about people Wednesday, June 7th | 6:00 – 8:00 PM part scholarships to Boston Col- who care and people we love.” Tynan Community Center, 650 E 4th Street, South Boston lege High School. We witnessed Ray Flynn is the former Mayor all that is still great about our town of Boston and U.S. Ambassador For more information please visit sailboston.com and country. Tim was a graduate to the Vatican. May 25, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 7

envisioned for us when they drew many of our neighbors never have up that amazing document called the and never will forget. Constitution of the United States. Traditional South Boston South Boston has many sons and Memorial Day Ceremonies daughters who never returned from This year, as is the case every year fighting our country’s battles. On on Memorial Day members of our a per capita scale, there may not local Veteran’s Posts will be out and be another community anywhere about during the weekend placing that had more. Many people will wreaths at all the memorial squares this weekend make that solemn that have been named in honor of the journey to a cemetery where a fallen. This is a combined effort of the family member is buried and place Saunders Post, the Fitzgerald Post, a wreath or some flowers at a grave the McDonough Post and the Perkins site. Others will attend a special Post. These active members will be Church Service, proudly display working hard to make sure that every Old Glory or attend a Memorial memorial square is remembered. Day dedication or parade. All the Memorial Day at the Thomas other activities that come with warm Fitzgerald Post: On Memorial Day weather and sunshine are part of the itself, this Monday, the public is tradition as well of course. But as invited to join with local veterans Americans, at least in the opinion of as they gather at the Fitzgerald What Memorial Day South Bostonians, remembering and Post on East Fourth Street. They honoring our veterans; especially will assemble at 9 am and march those who are no longer among to Medal of Honor Park at M Means in South Boston us should always remain the most Street where they will place the important reason for this holiday. ceremonial wreath at the South SBT Staff Report We owe it to those heroes to never Boston Vietnam Memorial. Then hat special meaning and To a lot of South Bostonians, it forget the sacrifices made on our it’s back to the post for brunch. All significance does the could be one or more of the above. behalf. It makes us proud that so are invited and welcome. WMemorial Day weekend To us, and people who live in hold for people would probably other traditional, what most would depend on who you asked. Surely, consider patriotic communities "I am thankful for the it signals what many consider around the country it means all of the unofficial start to the summer the above yes, but something else as dedication of our season. Weather permitting, folks well. It means something far more community's veterans look forward to it as a time to maybe important than our own personal and appreciate the get away for the long weekend on a creature comforts and fun. trip to the beach or the mountains. Memorial Day is set aside to sacrifices they have Back yard family barbecues and remember and to honor America’s made for all of us as cookouts are always popular as are heroes who served in our country’s we honor them on this gatherings with friends for parties armed forces and put their lives etc. Perhaps you’ll stay local and on the line and often lost those Memorial Day." relax at home and catch a game or lives so that all of us could enjoy two on TV and enjoy that much the freedom and liberty that - Rep. Nick Collins deserved extra day off on Monday. our Nation’s Founding Fathers

To our men and women in uniform... past, present and future God bless you, and thank you.

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wishing to attend can RSVP to Navy Band, the Boston City Singers, [email protected]. a ceremonial cake cutting, and a • May 26: Red Sox Pre-Game flyover performed by the U.S. Navy. Ceremony Honoring President Admission to the JFK Library and Kennedy Museum will be free and open to the 6:45pm. Fenway Park public all day. Leading into the matchup Detailed JFK Centennial between the Boston Red Sox Celebration weekend schedule. and Seattle Mariners, the Red About the Centennial Celebration Sox, in partnership with the JFK The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Foundation, will hold a Library’s Centennial Celebration pre-game ceremony celebrating is presented in partnership with President Kennedy’s life and the the National Archives and Records ideals he championed. Special Administration, which administers guests that represent key tenets the presidential library system, and of the Kennedy administration – features collaborations with a number peace, public service, inclusion, of institutions including the U.S. innovation, and the arts – will be Navy, Peace Corps and National JFK Centennial introduced on the field in honor of Peace Corps Association, John F. President Kennedy’s commitment Kennedy Center for the Performing to those values. Arts, United States Postal Service, Weekend Celebration Tickets can be purchased through Smithsonian American Art Museum, he John F. Kennedy Pulitzer Prize winning historian and the Red Sox or where Red Sox White House Historical Association, Presidential Library and recipient of the Presidential Medal tickets are sold. John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Museum today announced of Freedom, David McCullough, • May 27: JFK 100 Centennial Historic Site, and John F. Kennedy thatT it will host a five-day celebration discusses his new collection of Commemoration for the Peace International Airport. Centennial over Memorial Day weekend to speeches, “The America Spirit: Who Corps Community collaborators across Massachusetts commemorate the centennial of We Are and What We Stand For.” 2:00pm – 5:00 pm. Smith Hall, JFK include the Massachusetts State President John F. Kennedy, who was Former ABC News reporter and Library House, City of Boston, Town born in Brookline, Massachusetts anchor Charlie Gibson moderates. The JFK Presidential Library of Brookline, John F. Kennedy on May 29, 1917. Events and Note: This forum is currently at and Museum is proud to partner Hyannis Museum, Boston Red Sox, activities include the opening of a capacity. It will be livestreamed at: with the National Peace Corps Massport, Massachusetts Convention new exhibition, JFK100: Milestones www.jfklibrary.org/webcast. Members Association and Boston Area Center Authority, University of & Mementos, and special programs of the media wishing to cover the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Massachusetts Boston, Brandeis highlighting President Kennedy’s forum may contact Rachel.Flor@ to host the Peace Corps community University, Downtown Boston legacy as a champion of peace, jfklfoundation.org. at a centennial commemoration of Business Improvement District, and inclusion, public service, science and • May 26: Opening of New President Kennedy. TEDxBeaconStreet. innovation, and the arts. The weekend Special Exhibit, JFK 100: • May 28: JFK 100 – Space By the conclusion of the centennial celebration is part of the JFK Library’s Milestones & Mementos Exploration Discovery Day: weekend celebration, over 100 events year-long centennial initiative aimed 10:00am – 11:00 am. Press Tour with Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow will have been held across the country at inspiring new generations to Museum Curator Stacey Bredhoff 12:00pm – 4:00pm. Smith and the world in honor of the 100th find meaning and inspiration in the 11:00am – 5:00 pm. Exhibit open to Center, Learning Center, Museum anniversary of the birth of President enduring values that formed the heart the public, JFK Library Galleries, JFK Library John F. Kennedy. of the Kennedy presidency. The Kennedy Library’s new special To commemorate JFK’s challenge to About the John F. Kennedy Detailed JFK Centennial exhibit, JFK 100: Milestones & land a man on the Moon, the Kennedy Presidential Library and John F. Celebration weekend schedule. Mementos, features a compelling Library is hosting an afternoon of Kennedy Library Foundation Download the centennial press selection of 100 original artifacts, activities and guest speakers for The John F. Kennedy Presidential kit with archival material spanning documents, and photographs, kids, families and adults focused on Library and Museum is one of 13 JFK’s life. revealing the arc of President Space. Featured presentations by presidential libraries administered by Download JFK100: Milestones & Kennedy’s life and political career. NASA astronaut Christopher Cassidy the National Archives and Records Mementos exhibit press kit. Historical items like a baby picture and Spacesuit Engineer Su Curley Administration. It is supported, The centennial weekend from his first formal photo session, will highlight space exploration and in part, by the John F. Kennedy celebration is sponsored by OMEGA, notes for his 1956 book, Profiles in equipment, including what it’s like Library Foundation a 501(c)(3), Martin Richard Foundation, Blanche Courage, and his Cabinet Room chair, to live and work on the International non-profit organization. The Kennedy and Irving Laurie Foundation, and put visitors in touch with the man who Space Station. Presidential Library and the Kennedy Liberty Concepts. occupied the office. A selection of his View detailed schedule and Library Foundation seek to promote, JFK Centennial Weekend Celebration personal belongings – his sunglasses, registration. through educational and community May 26-29, 2017 neckties and gifts from his small • May 29: JFK Centennial Celebration programs, a greater appreciation and • May 25: Kennedy Library Forum children – are displayed here for the 9:00am – 5:00pm. JFK Library understanding of American politics, with David McCullough first time. A fun-filled day of celebration on history, and culture, the process of 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Smith Hall, Note: A separate media advisory will President Kennedy’s 100th birthday, governing and the importance of JFK Library be issued for the press tour. Media featuring performances by the U.S. public service. 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776 SUMMER STREET INTERIM PLANNING OVERLAY DISTRICT (IPOD) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 650 E 4TH ST 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School South Boston, MA 02127 WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 650 EAST FOURTH ST 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Tynan Community Center Cafeteria South Boston, MA 02127 PROJECT PROPONENT: 776 Summer Street LLC PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Boston Planning & Development Agency is proposing to institute an Interim HRP 776 Summer Street LLC. (the “Proponent”) seeks to redevelop an approximately Planning Overlay District (IPOD) within South Boston (Article 68). Please attend to 15.2-acre site located at 776 Summer Street in the South Boston neighborhood of comment and have questions answered. Boston. The rehabilitated and new buildings are anticipated upon completion of the full build-out to contain approximately 2.1 million square feet of residential, office, hotel, retail, restaurant, and other commercial uses, together with ancillary parking (the “Proposed Project”).

mail to: GARY UTER mail to: MARK MCGONAGLE Boston Planning & Development Agency CLOSE OF COMMENT Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor PERIOD: One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 Boston, MA 02201 phone: 617.918.4457 6/30/2017 phone: 617.918.4283 email: [email protected] email: [email protected]

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PARKARTS WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS MassDOT Announces Safe RETURN IN JUNE Streets Smart Trips/High udding artists ages nine to 2 p.m. weather permitting. Dates and up are invited to join and locations for the workshops are School Video Contest the Boston Parks and as follows: RecreationB Department for its Saturday, June 10 he Massachusetts safe behaviors across three popular summer series of ParkARTS Jamaica Pond Boathouse, 507 Department of modes of transportation— Watercolor Painting Workshops Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain Transportation driving, walking, and during the month of June at five Sunday, June 11 (MassDOT)T today announced bicycling—while focusing on the Boston locations. The series of free Allandale Woods, 79 VFW Parkway, the fourth annual statewide dangers that distractions from workshops is just one of the many West Roxbury high school video contest - Safe technology can pose. Contest offerings of the annual ParkARTS Sunday, June 18 Streets Smart Trips. The contest guidelines are being sent now program sponsored by Holly and Winthrop Square, 25 Winthrop serves as an initiative within to high schools and may also be David Bruce. Street, Charlestown the Massachusetts Strategic found at Mass.gov/massDOT/ The workshops welcome artists Saturday, June 24 Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) to RoadwaySafetyVideo. A grand of all skill levels to create their own Savin Hill Park, 25 Caspian Way, promote safe walking, bicycling, prize and runner-up will be greenspace-inspired masterpieces with Dorchester (meet at Caspian Way and driving behaviors within chosen for each category by a instruction and materials provided. entrance) the Commonwealth. The MassDOT panel in September Juleen Jones returns as this summer’s Sunday, June 25 contest began three years ago to 2017. Winning videos will be featured instructor. Ms. Jones has Chandler Pond, Brighton (meet near encourage high school students screened at MassDOT’s annual a BFA in Fine Art from Montserrat Lake Shore Road entrance) to take the lead in showcasing active transportation conference, College of Art as well as a custom For further information on the an understanding of roadway Moving Together, where their painting business called The Artist workshops and other ParkARTS safety across travel modes in an creators receive their prizes. Touch where she transforms rooms programs, please call (617) 635- effort to decrease pedestrian and This year prizes include a tablet with faux and specialty painting, 4505 or visit the Parks Department bicyclist injuries and fatalities computer, $300 cash prize, and a murals, hand painted furniture, online at www.facebook.com/ – a trend that has not followed sponsor prize pack. refinishing, and more. bostonparksdepartment or www.boston. the Commonwealth’s downward The Safe Streets Smart Trips All classes are held from 12 noon gov/departments/parks-and-recreation. shift in traffic-related incidents video contest is designed to over the past few years. make travelers aware of how “The transportation choices their roadway behaviors impact we make on a daily basis others and how to exercise care PARKS DEPARTMENT have consequences associated and caution with respect to other with them, whether they are travelers. The contest will also ANNOUNCES SOUTH environmental, health, or draw upon healthy and active safety related,” said MassDOT transportation benefits. STATION TREE Secretary and CEO Stephanie To learn more about the Safe Pollack. “The Safe Streets Streets Smart Trips high school Smart Trips high school video video contest, visit Mass.gov/ REMOVAL HEARING contest is an excellent way massDOT/RoadwaySafetyVideo or n accordance with Massachusetts breast height) due to construction at to engage students across the contact Becca Cyr at Rebecca.Cyr@ General Laws Chapter 87, the 650 Atlantic Avenue. Commonwealth to critically dot.state.ma.us or 857-383-3805. Boston Parks and Recreation Public testimony will be taken at think about how their For more information about DepartmentI will hold a public hearing the hearing, or may be provided prior transportation decisions can the 2017 Moving Together on Thursday, June 1, at 1 p.m. on a to the hearing in writing to the Tree impact their own lives, the lives healthy transportation request to remove seven public shade Warden, Boston Parks and Recreation of their peers, and their local conference, visit http://www. trees in the South Station area. Department, 1010 Massachusetts community.” umasstransportationcenter.org/ The hearing will be held by the Avenue, 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02118 The video contest is open assnfe/ev.asp?ID=2778. City of Boston’s Tree Warden (or or by emailing [email protected] to all Massachusetts high For transportation news designee) in the 3rd floor Conference with “South Station Tree Hearing” in school students and features a and updates visit MassDOT at Room of the Boston Parks and the subject line. freshman/sophomore category our website: www.mass.gov/ Recreation Department at 1010 A final decision regarding the and junior/senior category. massdot, blog: www.mass.gov/ Massachusetts Avenue, Roxbury. request will be made within two Students are asked to submit blog/transportation, or follow The request is for the removal weeks of the hearing. For further a one minute public service MassDOT on twitter at www. of seven locust trees measuring information, please contact the Tree announcement video regarding twitter.com/massdot. between 8” and 10” dbh (diameter at Warden at (617) 635-7275. May 25, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 11

apartment was over 80 years old and with health issues. Many were struggling with ongoing breathing issues. Flynn immediately reached out to City Councilors Flaherty and Linehan and Representative Collins, and our elected officials were also in contact with city and state officials about the issue. Calls were also placed to city officials, including Boston’s Inspectional Services Department, and an inspection was conducted promptly. The inspector was polite and professional. Although the temperatures have cooled off in recent days, it is critical that we stand up for our elderly when they are not treated fairly. Our seniors helped build this neighborhood and our country and we must never allow any company Compassion and Respect for our Seniors or organization to treat them with hen the temperature related issues and it was a public company that manages the property. disrespect. A task force of residents reached almost 100 health emergency. Residents contacted The company, a privately-owned was recently formed and the residents degrees last week, Ed Flynn, a neighbor on Gold Street, enterprise, informed Flynn that the are now seeking to meet with the residentsW at the 376 West 4th Street and he met with the residents on site air condition can’t be turned on management company on June 8th to elderly development were without air and toured the development. Flynn until June 15. In one apartment on discuss this public health emergency. condition in their apartments. Many of brought several cases of water for the the 3rd floor, the thermostat read Let’s stand with our residents when the elderly residents also have health residents and immediately called the 96 degrees, and the resident in that they are treated unfairly.

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our favorite market band, Jan and Lou Borelli from 12-3:00 pm. Last but not least, the Boston Cyclist’s Union will come out with their ‘Bike To Market’ program from 3-6pm. The program teaches young and old alike the basics of bike repair. Just bring down your bike and learn! The market season begins on Come out and celebrate the opening of our 15th Opening Day on June 5th and will go through October 30, and will be season of the South Boston Farmers Market, 446 West held every Monday from 12-6pm at 446 Broadway, on the sidewalk in Broadway (in front of the municipal parking lot), on front of the municipal parking lot. Monday, June 5, 2017, 12-6pm The South Boston Farmers Market accepts EBT/SNAP, WIC, and Senior he South Boston profit book sale) and ‘Tea is the Way’ Boston Community Health Farmers Market Nutrition Coupons, Neighborhood Development (special Nepalese tea) will be selling Center, subsidized Hubway and has the Healthy Incentive SNAP Corporation (SBNDC), their products. The SBNDC will bikeshare membership sign- match program (HIP) available for sponsorT of the South Boston give away $2 coupons to it’s market ups and Re-Think Your Drink EBT/SNAP users. Farmers Market, will hold an shoppers, valid for fresh and healthy presentations (check out their If you’re interested in joining Opening Day Celebration at the market products (as long as supplies infused water!) by the Let’s the farmers market committee or market on June 5th. last). Come to the market manager’s Get Healthy Boston Southie are looking for more information Get some early spring vegetables, tent to get the coupon and our new Community Champions and an about vendors, programming, such as asparagus, lettuce, herbs loyalty market card! array of give-aways. Check out or sponsorship, please visit our as well as potted flowers, from This year’s opening day what WIC, the Boston Medical website: http://www.sbndc.org/ our returning Massachusetts based theme is “Health and Wellness” Center Health Plan and Tufts south-boston-farmers-market/ or Freitas’ & Wenger’s Farms. Try and related activities will be Health Plan have to offer you. find us on Facebook- South Boston local and fresh meat, like grass-fed happening from 12-3pm: South Our sponsors, East Boston Farmers Market- and Twitter at @ beef and naturally raised pork from Boston Yoga with a gift card Savings Bank and Tufts Medical SBFarmersMkt_ Shamrock Hives Farm this season! raffle, a Mini Boot Camp led Center will be present as well. For more information, please go For Opening Day, specialty vendors by Motivated Fitness, Blood Of course, there cannot be an to http://www.sbndc.org/south- like ‘More Than Words’ (non-for- pressure screening by the South opening day without live music by boston-farmers-market/

Zoning... tial development under Massachusetts their fullest development potential. munities, the unique needs of a specific Continued from front page General Laws chapter 121A. Overlay Districts provide one of the area emerge over time, perhaps through for a specific geographic area, which is In 1960 by another act of the Massa- most flexible means to alter zoning, as the comprehensive planning process, undergoing a longer-term planning or chusetts Legislature set forth in the Mas- they can impose either greater restric- and it may be challenging to alter the rezoning process. An IPOD ensures that sachusetts General Laws chapter 652, tions or more flexible provisions de- zoning in that area for two reasons. development projects seeking approval section 12, the City Planning Board was pending on the goals for the district. Ex- First, the area of interest may cover por- in the near term will meet the goals of merged with the BRA. amples of typical overlays that are more tions of several existing zoning districts and the longer-term planning or rezoning The BPDA expansion of its relatively restrictive include those for sensitive it may be politically and administratively process, rather than continuing current, unchecked power aside, there is more resources such as flood plains or aquifer difficult to develop a new district for that likely outmoded, development patterns’. clinical, or rather less political, evidence protection districts. Examples of typical area. Second, changing provisions to the The BPDA operates under its own set of the use of this broad power by many overlays that are more flexible include underlying zoning may affect other areas of of rules, empowered by the Massachu- other jurisdictions in Massachusetts. those for village centers or other areas the community that do not share the same setts Legislature in 1957, when it en- In order to understand this approach designated for higher levels of density needs. The Overlay approach, therefore, abled the formation of its predecessor, to planning, here is a brief and generic and economic development. represents one of the most effective ways to the Boston Redevelopment Authority. primer on the basics of Overlay Dis- Overlay Districts are specified by stat- tailor zoning regulations to a specific neigh- At that time, the agency began oversee- tricts in Massachusetts. ute and can be established with either op- borhood or environmental resource. ing development that was previously led An Overlay District is a type of land tional or mandatory requirements upon Councilor Flaherty has created a fo- by the Boston Housing Authority and its use zoning district that “lies” on top the underlying land. Generally, once an rum for this important matter which will oversight was expanded to include de- of the existing zoning and potentially Overlay District is established, the re- have long lasting effects on South Bos- velopment beyond public housing. The covers many underlying districts. The quirements of that district supersede pro- ton. The BPDA has scheduled a public agency’s redevelopment stewardship use of Overlay Districts provides com- visions in the underlying zoning where meeting on Counselor Flaherty’s pro- includes the jurisdiction to buy and sell munities with an opportunity to meet standards and procedures are different. posal next Wednesday May 31 at 6pm property, acquire property through emi- the unique needs of geographic areas One characteristic of Overlay Districts at the Tynan Community Center. Have nent domain, and grant tax concession that may either require higher levels of that is very appealing is the geographic your opinions heard and attend the pub- to encourage commercial and residen- protection – or - may not be reaching focus of this technique. In many com- lic meeting next Wednesday! May 25, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 13

ED FLYNN CAMPAIGN HOLDS ‘DAY OF ACTION’ d Flynn and a team of 50 all residents,” Flynn said. “I am that sharing his ideas on these and endorsements from elected leaders, volunteers hit the streets type of leader and look forward to other issues. In total, the campaign including state Rep. Nick Collins, of South Boston and the reaching out to all corners of Boston knocked on more than 3,000 doors Councilor Michael Flaherty, SJC ESouth End over the weekend, taking to address the important issues over the weekend. The Flynn Clerk Maura Doyle and Suffolk the District Two City Council impacting all of our lives: economic campaign staged the event out of the Superior Court Clerk Michael candidate’s unifying message to development, jobs, public safety, Iron Workers Local 7 Union hall in Donovan. thousands of residents. housing, schools and transportation. South Boston. A lifelong resident of South “This election is an opportunity Our district is leading the way on Flynn was the first of any Boston and 25-year veteran of the for the city of Boston to these issues, and I’m eager to get candidate in the city’s upcoming United States Navy, he has built a elect leaders who will work to work to improve Boston for all elections to be certified for the strong coalition of supporters across collaboratively to ensure the city residents and businesses.” November ballot. He also recently the entire district, including the continues to thrive economically Flynn and his volunteers hit the announced 10 major labor union South End, Chinatown, Bay Village while creating new opportunities for streets and went door-to-door, endorsements, in addition to several and South Boston.

John Ciccone sonal ATM machines to fund their pet other Climate Change scolds demand continues to lecture us about the envi- continued from page 3 project,s then insult us if we complain. that the rest of us stop driving cars and ronment. Last week again, he flew in a Massachusetts are well aware of the I’ll close this week with the mention burning pollutant fuels, because they pollution spewing private jet and a 15 fact that we have politicians here too of yet another example of why fewer say we are destroying the environ- car (giant SUV) motorcade to give yet that are working hard to do the same people than ever bother showing ment. Yet, everything they tell us we another speech about the dangers of thing in the Bay State as is happening concern about the Global Warming/ must stop doing, they are guilty of manmade climate change. Soon, the in California. Too many of our pols Climate Change alarmists. Gore, Di- ten and twenty-fold. Obama is just as only people that will be taking them look upon taxpayers as their per- Caprio, Streisand, Kerry and so many bad. Even though he’s out of office, he seriously are themselves. 14 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com May 25, 2017

week single adds from a debut male artist in Country Aircheck history and has notched over 33 million streams on Spotify. “Fix” shaped Lane’s sonic direction and he went on to make his late night debut performing the smash on Late Night with Seth Meyers. His debut album GIRL PROBLEMS, produced by superstar studio ace Joey Moi (Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen), was released in 2016 to rave media reviews applauding his jaw- dropping falsetto vocals mixed with a smooth R&B-meets-country vibe. He performed his follow up single “For Her” on the current season of ABC’s The Bachelor. It then skyrocketed to #1 on the iTunes Top Country Songs chart and #9 on the all genre Top Songs Chart. ABOUT CHRIS LANE Chris Lane rocketed onto the country music scene with his irresistible, #1 GOLD-certified smash debut “Fix.” Surpassing an impressive 33 million streams on Spotify and 8 million views on Vevo, “Fix” serves as the lead track for his debut album GIRL PROBLEMS released on Big Loud Records this summer and produced by superstar studio ace Joey Moi (Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen). Media has applauded his jaw- dropping falsetto vocals mixed with a smooth R&B-meets-country vibe. After starting his career selling out club shows in his hometown of Kernersville, NC, before going on BREAKOUT COUNTRY STAR to open for Dustin Lynch’s sold-out HELL OF A NIGHT TOUR and spending his summer on Rascal CHRIS LANE TO GET HIS “FIX” Flatts’ RHYTHM & ROOTS TOUR, Lane has won shout-outs AT FENWAY PARK (7/7) from massive industry names like Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Romantically-Charged Single “FOR HER” Top 25 And Climbing At Country Radio Selena Gomez, Florida Georgia ashville, Tenn. (May 22, Flatts, Kelsea Ballerini, Dustin branch out and make every song — Line, Lucy Hale, Daughtry and 2017) – Big Loud Records’ Lynch, Lee Brice, Nelly, Jerrod even a cover — his own.” more. His second single, “For Her,” breakthrough star Chris Niemann and more. - Sounds Like Nashville is currently climbing the country NLane will bring his high-energy “…Chris Lane did not hold back “…very energetic on stage and is radio charts and the music video, show and falsetto-infused jams to as he took the stage with a full- able to keep the crowd entertained featuring a romantic, real-life FENWAY PARK in Boston, MA on throttle band and full-throttle whether he is singing country wedding proposal, was released July 7 opening for Florida Georgia energy.” - CMT ballads or uptempo pop tunes.” - September 17 with an exclusive Line’s THE SMOOTH TOUR “…his live show will only leave CMChat CMT world premiere. alongside Nelly and Backstreet fans more excited about what Breaking records out of the For more information, visit Boys. Lane has captivated audiences he has to offer in the future.” – gate, Lane’s vibrant single “Fix,” iamChrisLane.com. across the country sharing the stage Taste of Country scored him his first #1 on the Reach out to him on Facebook, with heavy hitters including Rascal “…Lane showcases his ability to charts, accumulated the most first Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. May 25, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 15

This week, Danny reacted to the NBA Lottery, and was joined by comedian Will Noonan:

DANNY PICARD: What was get the No. 1 pick. We’ll get No. 2 now are in position to -- look, the even weeks after this year’s trade your reaction to the NBA Lottery? or 3 because that pretty much has No. 1 overall pick is a great prize. deadline when the Celtics didn’t I saw some reactions from people to happen, but we are not going to If they end up making that pick make a move to improve this team. on twitter that were so stupid. get the No. 1 pick.” So, I was just and getting Fultz, it’s going to If you’re Isaiah Thomas, you say, I loved that the Celtics got the shocked that we actually got it. I be very exciting and I’ll be very “Do you know what we could get No. 1 overall pick, but I was not saw Wyc Grousbeck, and he looked interested to see what this Celtics for this No. 1 overall pick, and get jumping for joy in my undies in surprised, and I was surprised, but I team does with that. The problem a return to help us beat Cleveland the living room, ok. I was excited, had the same thought as you, I was the Celtics have is a great problem next year, and the year after that?” but that’s that. It’s not like this like, there’s nobody out there in this to have. Either keep the pick or If you’re Isaiah Thomas, you have draft is the “Kevin Durant” year. draft that I’m like, “We have to get trade the pick. What do you want to be thinking of that. People keep Markelle Fultz, he could be a very him.” Even Greg Oden, I was a total them to do with it? telling me that Isaiah and Fultz nice player, but here’s the thing mark for. I was like, “Oden’s going WN: I think they have to keep the can play together. Those people that I can’t get over with Fultz. to be the next Shaq. He’s going to pick. We never get the No. 1 pick. might be right. Here’s the problem, Everything I hear about him, it’s be better than Shaq. He’s going to We have to use it. We might never Isaiah Thomas has a decision that “he’s as close as you can get be like Hakeem.” You know what I get it again. It could be 75 years. himself to make. He only has one to the sure thing.” Well, that’s not mean? So I was excited about that Make the pick, get Fultz or Ball. year left on his current contract. what I’m looking to hear, to be year with him and Durant. But I’m Draft somebody No. 1 overall for He does not have to re-sign in a honest with you. I’m looking to not that excited about Lonzo Ball or the Boston Celtics, I think. It never place that would essentially be hear that he is the sure thing. But anyone really. happens, and now it has to happen. saying, “We’re going with the the C’s get the No. 1 overall pick, DP: If you’re the Celtics, People say Fultz is great and kids, and not only are we going and Fultz is the projected No. 1 realistically, you should be talking him and Isaiah Thomas are best with the kids, we’re going with overall pick. What’s your reaction to the Lakers and saying, “Hey, buddies and he could fit in great the kids at your position.” If I’m to the Celtics getting the ping pong trade with us to move up to No. 1 with the system. Isaiah, I would not be happy if balls to fall their way? or we’re either going to take Ball DP: Well here’s the deal then. If you they take Fultz. So I think that WILL NOONAN: I usually watch or trade the pick to someone else draft Fultz, you’re going to have if you take Fultz, if you’re the the NBA Lottery, and I love all who will take Ball. So you give us to trade Isaiah Thomas. You know Celtics, you’re then going to have the little tweaks, but I’ve always No. 2 overall and we’ll give you why? He’s not going to want to stay. to trade Isaiah Thomas. thought it was rigged against the No. 1 overall, but we also want WN: You don’t think so? Listen to “The Danny Picard Celtics. I was watching to prove to you to give us Julius Randle too.” DP: When I put myself in Isaiah Show” at dannypicard.com and my buddy Paul who was watching Try to work out something like Thomas’ shoes -- and undoubtedly on the PodcastOne network. Also it with me, I was like, “We will not that. I just think the Celtics right he was frustrated in the days and available on iTunes and Google Play.

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