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e celebrate Patriots Day next Bay State at Concord and Lexington central government that blatantly and against them and yes, even jail time, if Monday and in some places on April 19th, 1775 and because of its arrogantly ignores the will of its citizens some in the federal government think Win certain states around the significance and what followed, it’s as it disregards the Constitution put in you are being disruptive and could pose country, Massachusetts being one of been referred to as ‘The Shot Heard place by our Founding Fathers and is a road block to their Socialist plans. them, it’s a designated holiday. So this is Round the World’, as it set off a string beginning to operate much like old King King George went on a campaign as good a time as any to remind some of of historical events in other countries George of England did. The English to disarm the colonists. He demanded our readers who may be unfamiliar with as well. Seeing the example set by king did whatever he wanted and made the patriots relinquish their weapons; the origin of the day and the significance determined American patriots often up laws and rules at his whim and muskets and pistols during that era given to it what it’s all about. It might called minutemen armed with muskets would send in his red coated soldiers to even though those were dangerous surprise some to learn that it’s not just and the desire to be free, other nations punish anyone who didn’t obey. times. We all know how that turned ‘Marathon Monday’, it doesn’t have realized that tyrannical dictators and In America today, we have a man in out. Today, we have people in power, anything to do with our favorite NFL monarchs actually could be overthrown the White House who is doing this more this president chief among them who Team lead by Tom Brady and it’s not and that they could be set free as well. and more only he calls it ‘Executive are doing all they can to disarm law just ‘One Boston Day’ as Mayor Walsh Fast forward more than 241 years Action’. People and groups who abiding American citizens in times more wants it called this year, referring of to America present day. People are openly express opposing views are not dangerous than ever. ‘Taxation without course to the Marathon Bombings. realizing that some of the same punished with red coats or government Representation’ was a battle cry often Patriots Day was set aside in memory conditions that lead to the first American agents kicking in their doors – yet, but heard in the 1700’s by citizens who of the first battle that began the Revolution could be slowly falling can find themselves being harassed in were burdened with ever increasing American Revolution. As most know, into place once again. Today we have different ways - IRS audits, phone lines taxes and fees to feed a greedy; the battle took place right here in the an increasingly powerful and intrusive being tapped, expensive law suits filed CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Window Into The State House Window Into The State House provides our readers a synopsis of important issues of interest, past and current, that are being proposed, debated or acted upon by the Massachusetts Legislature. Many issues that are not related to local city government services are acted upon and have a direct impact on daily life. They are tax policy, transportation infrastructure, judicial appointments, social services and health, as well as higher education. We will excerpt reports from the gavel-to-gavel coverage of House and Senate sessions by news sources focused on this important aspect of our lives. These sources include a look ahead at the coming week in state government and summaries and analyses of the past week, re-caps of a range of state government activity, as well as links to other news.

Charter compromise bill passes of expanding charter schools in So why the confidence by some facility Sanders has “never bothered” Senate, but still faces rocky future Massachusetts will ultimately opponents that they can prevail in to visit, Immelt says. Some wondered whether a be decided in a ballot-question November? Maybe it’s all part of the Meanwhile, Warren unloads on compromise charter school bill showdown in November. So that game of political chicken. Republican senators ... recently unveiled by leading senators raises the question: Why do some Campaign office says Baker can While Immelt unloads on Bernie, had enough support to pass even the opponents of charter schools say they accept huge sums from outsiders Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Senate. That conjecture was proven welcome a November showdown? The state Office of Campaign and Warren unloads on right-wing dead wrong on Thursday. In fact, As Garrett Quinn of Boston Political Finance has concluded that Republican senators who she says the controversial legislation - which Magazine notes, a new poll shows the Massachusetts Republican Party have “laid the foundation for their would increase the cap on charter overwhelming support in Boston can give federally raised donations presidential front-runners,” Donald schools in Massachusetts in exchange for lifting the cap on the number of to Gov. Charlie Baker’s campaign Trump and Ted Cruz. Writing in the for significant funding increases for charter schools. Granted, the poll committee, in a decision some critics Globe, she says Republicans have all public schools - easily passed the was sponsored by the Massachusetts say is a blow to state control of been obstructionists from day one of chamber on Thursday and is now Charter Public School Association. campaign finances, the Globe’s Frank President Obama’s presidency, right up headed to the House, where its future is But a recent WBZ and UMass Phillips reports. to the current fight over Supreme Court not quite as rosy, reports Matt Murphy Amherst statewide poll found 51 First GE, now ... Aetna? nominee Merrick Garland. “Show of the State House News Service. percent of likely voters supporting a Public records released in some courage and put that oath ahead But most observers continue ballot question that would lift the cap connection with General Electric’s of party politics. Do your job - and to believe that, no matter what on charter schools, while 23 percent relocation to Boston show the city start by considering the president’s happens on Beacon Hill, the issue oppose the proposal, Quinn notes. and state may be after another prize nomination to the Supreme Court.” from the Nutmeg State, Jessica GE launches local media blitz Bartlett of the Boston Business OK, one last GE item, from the Journal reports. Emails reference Herald’s Matt Stout: “General Let Our Family Help Your Family officials noting that Boston is likely Electric Co. isn’t done pitching one of several locations trying to itself as a good bet for Boston.The entice insurance giant Aetna, a multinational behemoth - which is THE CASPER Fortune 500 company, to move its fending off criticism of the plum Funeral & Cremations Services headquarters from Hartford. $145 million package of city and Established in 1930 ‘We’ve never been a big hit with state perks it took to relocate its socialists’ headquarters to the Hub - has Serving Families with Dignity and Respect Back to the topic of GE, it was sort launched a two-week radio blitz through the toughest of times for of refreshing to see General Electric that lavishes praise on Boston and over 80 years chief executive Jeff Immelt firing declares itself ready to begin a Home of Personal Service back at Bernie Sanders for recently ‘world-changing digital industrial saying companies like GE are tearing revolution.’” The ads are running Pre-Planning Specialists apart the “moral fabric of America.” on 98.5 The Sports Hub, WBZ Why? Because moralists who tend to NewsRadio 1030, and WBUR. Casper’s specializes in see life in simplistic good-versus-evil Globe launches a ‘reinvention terms need to be pushed back now initiative’ Massachusetts Cremation Services & and then when they make grossly Dan Kennedy at Media Nation Veteran Services over-simplified and unfair statements reports that Globe editor Brian about who is and isn’t moral. From McGrory has issued a challenge Please visit our website for Immelt’s Washington Post op-ed: to his staff members to completely information you may find “GE has been in business for 124 rethink how the Globe newsroom helpful during a time of need years, and we’ve never been a big hit operates, amidst a continuing revenue with socialists. We create wealth and decline hitting all newspapers. The www.casperfuneralhome.com jobs, instead of just calling for them Globe is also bringing in some in speeches. We take risks, invest, outside consultants “who have The Casper Funeral Home innovate and produce in ways that thought long and hard about these 187 Dorchester Street David Casper today sustain 125,00 U.S. jobs.” And issues and are deeply knowledgeable South Boston, MA 02127 Funeral Directors: he notes that, yes, GE does pay taxes about what’s been tried at other news 617-269-1930 Joe, Dave & Ken Casper and it employs 1,000 people at an organizations and how it’s worked,” aviation plant in Rutland, Vermont, a McGrory writes in a staff memo. April 14, 2016 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5 ReadingBetween TheLines “Thank You Lynne” SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Brian R. Mahoney Note: talk back to Brian by email at [email protected]

his is probably the “kiss neighborhood they’re located in. It’s to wear a “black” hair style? Usually police”. It seems the two female of death” for Boston Latin an exam school. A standard they’ve the media has no problem printing Black students felt even holding that THead Lynne Mooney Teta always had and continue to maintain. the most outrageous details of a story opinion is racist and a number of but at this point it may not matter. It’s that commitment to excellence front and center. “front runners” jumped on board. Nevertheless, for the parents of that has schools tripping over Obviously, there is still racism, The two students might want to one Latin student we are forever themselves to admit Latin kids. The from all sides, in the world and consider that Attorney General Holder grateful for her dedication, hands on universities even include the presence especially young kids can say oversaw the Ferguson investigation stewardship of our city and nation’s of Latin alumni in their recruitment some stupid, hurtful things. That is and President Obama oversaw him. most prestigious public school. With brochures to impress applicants. probably true in this Boston Latin The witnesses, who were Black, my friends growing up in the Boston Nevertheless, this impressive record case. Yet, the major complaint that backed up Officer Wilson and not school system we were always the and the person ultimately responsible seems to have put this controversy one witness stated anything different “cool kids”. Everyday as school is under fire amid calls for a Justice in motion, is that a white student despite the “hands up, don’t shoot” lie was dismissed we’d hang in front of Department Civil Rights investigation. texted the “racism in Ferguson, that led to the creation of this spurious school, smoking cigarettes, making It might better be described as a Missouri was fomented by the media “Black lives matter” group. jokes, laughing at the nerds and “racial envy” investigation. It could who incited protesters and not the CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 geeks lugging armloads of books, be argued, precisely because we while us cool kids were lucky if we don’t have the same level of racial had a rolled up notebook in our back animosity evidenced in other parts pocket. We were all from the same of the nation, that some “activists” social and economic backgrounds but want to become part of the national somehow us “cool kids” settled for what story and embellish facts. A pattern our high school degree allowed, while is emerging nation wide of people the nerds and geeks who took the test looking to be offended. and were admitted to Boston Latin had a In Albany, N.Y., the local university We’re Seeking Input from Our Community. world open up that had no ceiling. president issued a condemnation of an The National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) Because Boston Latin has always attack Jan. 30th by “10-12 white men is seeking applications for new members for its Community Liaison been the real deal, the great equalizer, and women” on three Black women Committee (CLC). The CLC was formed to facilitate communication there was no political or financial on a bus. One “victim” spoke at a between the NEIDL and the community and to ensure transparency hook to get you in the back door. campus rally. OOPS! The bus had a in the activities of the NEIDL. Wealthy suburbanites have been camera which showed, in fact, the three The mission of the CLC is to promote a continuing conversation between known to purchase 600-thousand- “victims” attacked the white passengers the community and the NEIDL about the NEIDL’s activities and research. dollar Beacon Hill condos in an without warning. University police This dialogue must be an honest and respectful exchange of information, questions, and concerns intended to build trust and understanding. attempt for their children to by pass have issued arrest warrants. residency requirements, all for naught. Then comes the GAP commercial The NEIDL, owned and operated by Boston University, is dedicated to the Either you pass the test or you don’t. showing a group of diverse young development of diagnostics, vaccines, and treatments for newly emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. The NEIDL contains state-of-the-art No exceptions. girls with one taller “white” girl BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratories to conduct this important research in It is why Boston Latin is the last, resting an arm on the head of a a safe and secure environment. best, hope for city kids with the brains, much smaller “black” girl. The outrage so great the ad was pulled. Individuals interested in becoming members of the committee may but not the finances to be recognized, apply online at www.bu.edu/NEIDL or by contacting Valeda Britton, recruited and accepted to our most elite It turns out the “white” mother Executive Director, Community Relations/Boston University Medical and expensive colleges and universities. explained the two girls were sisters Campus; email: [email protected]; phone: 617-638-1911. All city kids. Black, White, Asian, of an inter-racial marriage. Spanish, Mid Easterners, all are Did you miss the video of the eligible no matter what part of the “white” guy with dreadlocks waiting All applications must be received by April 22, 2016. city. That’s because Boston Latin for an elevator when a “black” is not a “neighborhood” school and woman, also with dreadlocks, screams doesn’t save places for students in the at him that he doesn’t have the “right 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com April 14, 2016

Common Tax Mistakes To Avoid Boston City ax filing day is quickly know that you earned income from deduct all charitable contributions, Council approaching and the filing a company during the year and have gifts and contributions that you can T deadline will be here before not received the appropriate forms, write off. If you are unsure about to Hold you know it. If you haven’t filed contact the company. Request a W-2 what credits and deductions you your taxes yet, it’s time for action. and 1099 from all employers. You should apply for, contact a qualified You should get started by getting don’t want to find out that you are li- tax professional. Hearing on your tax return together, organizing able for additional taxes after the fact. 5. Forgetting to Sign and Date all of your information and double 3. Math Mistakes Your Return the Boston checking your returns to make sure Despite the increasing number of Don’t spend hours filling out your that they are complete and accu- options available for tax filing, many tax return and making sure that Sister Cities rate. In order to help you file your people still file their returns manu- every number is correct only to for- tax return right the first time, here ally. Filing manually may save you get to sign your name and date the Program is a handy checklist of the seven money but it also leaves you open to return. You would be surprised how he Boston City Council’s Com- most common tax mistakes that you the possibility of making common many times this mistake happens. mittee on Arts, Culture, and should avoid. mathematical errors. Too many tax If you forget to sign and date your TSpecial Events has scheduled a 1. Missing/Wrong Social Security filers file incorrect returns because of return, the IRS will not accept it and hearing to address the Sister Cities Pro- Number a simple calculation error or placing will list your account as having not gram in Boston. The matter, which was According to the Internal Revenue the wrong digit in the wrong column. filed. In this case, your return will sponsored by Councilor At-Large Mi- Service, one of the most common This may be a small error but it be considered late, which will leave chael F. Flaherty, will take place in the errors that people make when filling can leave you owing a large amount you liable for penalties and interest. Iannella Chamber on April 21, 2016 at out their tax form is forgetting to of money. The IRS will charge you Take a minute and make sure 11:30 am. include their Social Security num- based on the amounts that you write that you and your spouse have both Sister Cities International was found- ber. The IRS receives thousands of on your tax return. If you make signed and dated your tax return. ed in 1956 by President Dwight D. tax returns each year with no Social the mistake of claiming too much If you want to skip the headache Eisenhower and has since expanded to Security numbers attached or with income or too little in deductions, of signing, you can file your return 545 United States cities and towns with the wrong Social Security number. you could find yourself having to using E-file. E-filing allows you to 2,100 partnerships in 145 countries. The Failing to include the right Social pay more in taxes than you would submit an electronic signature, free- program has focus areas in cultural and Security number for yourself or your otherwise have to. You can avoid ing you of the burden of signing and educational exchanges, economic part- dependents will hinder processing making mathematical mistakes by mailing your return. nerships, and humanitarian assistance. of your tax return. If you enter the double checking all of your num- 6. Failing To File Your Taxes In order to foster an understanding, wrong Social Security number, the bers with a calculator or using tax Filing your taxes late is perfectly awareness, and appreciation of the IRS will reject all deductions and preparation software. Tax software legal as long as you have requested world in which we live, Boston has exemptions that you claim. This will does the calculations for you, and an extension in advance. Too many partnered with Kyoto Japan, Strasbourg hold up any refunds that you are significantly reduces the likelihood people skip this step and fail to alert France, Barcelona Spain, Hangzhou owed and can leave you subject to of errors in your return. the IRS that they will be missing the China, Padua Italy, Melbourne Austra- late fees if you owe the IRS money. 4. Claiming the Wrong Amount of April 15 deadline. Failing to file an lia, Taipei Taiwan, Sekondi-Takoradi You can avoid making this mistake Credits and Deductions IRS tax return in a timely manner Ghana, Belfast Ireland, and Praia Cape by double checking your Social Se- The biggest mistake that tax filers will result in additional expenses. Verde. During the hearing the Commit- curity number and those of claimed make is claiming either too many If you are going to be late filing tee plans to explore additional program- dependents before submitting your or too few deductions. Both mis- your taxes, be sure to file your exten- ming to allow Boston to further benefit return. Verify every number by look- takes are detrimental. Millions of sion request in advance. You can from our existing partnerships. ing at Social Security cards. Americans claim credits and rebates download Form 4868 from the IRS “I look forward to discussing ways 2. Failing to Include All Sources that they are not eligible for. Taking website. Once approved, you will to enhance opportunities for Boston of Income too many illegal deductions could receive a six-month automatic exten- residents to benefit from our relation- You have to include documentation be construed as tax evasion by the sion that gives you until October 15 ships abroad,” said Councilor Flaherty. of your income with your tax return. IRS and leave you at risk of being to file your return. Filing late does “Whether it be learning a new language Be sure to include copies of all W-2 audited. In a worst-case scenario, not exempt you from having to pay in a student exchange program, or com- forms that you received during the tax evaders can face jail time. It’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 municating new business and trade year. Make sure that you add in any best to play it safe when it comes to ideas, Sister Cities programming has the 1099income and miscellaneous in- paying your taxes. If you owe the potential to offer our citizens invaluable come that you earned as well. money, pay it. and unforgettable cultural experiences.” Failing to report any income that That said, not taking advantage of Representatives from the City’s De- you received will make the IRS think deductions that you are legally en- partment on Tourism, Sports, and Spe- that you are hiding something and titled to is foolish as well. You could cial Events will be invited to testify. The they may seek to take a closer look end up with a larger tax liability than Committee encourages members of the at your return. This could be in the you need to. Take advantage of ev- public to participate in the discussion by form of asking for additional docu- ery legal deductions and tax credits attending the hearing or submitting testi- mentation or even an audit. If you that you are eligible for. Be sure to mony to [email protected]. April 14, 2016 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 7

Ed Hamilton, Laura McDonough (daughter) and Larry Decuer (Curator) of the WWII Museum Ed and daughter Laura holding Ed and Larry reviewing a accepting the flag donated by Ed. a piece of the USS Arizona. historical map of Pearl Harbor Ed Hamilton Honored at US Naval Museum in New Orleans Ed Hamilton’s most recent trip, 2 on the cruise ship Ed and his family report on the many travels and pres- SOUTH BOSTON TODAY - By Staff weeks ago, along with his daughter members were honored. They were tigious invitations that Ed Hamilton ver the years, South Boston and son-in-law Laura and Coli Mc- brought to a reserved table decorated receives as his service as a WW ll has had its share of celebri- Donagh was to New Orleans where with Red, White and Blue flowers combat veteran of Pearl Harbor O ties. Pro sports stars, famous he donated a flag that flew during and flags in Ed’s honor. Quite a lot of continues to be honored by a grate- politicians, movie stars and others. the attack on Pearl Harbor. Ed was activity was crammed into this 5 day ful nation. We are also very proud But probably the South Bostonians stationed on the USS Bennett, a de- New Orleans visit which was more to call him friend and neighbor as most near and dear to the hearts of stroyer which was in the middle of like an adventure. we are proud of all of our veterans this town are its veterans. This is a the battle as the Japanese bombers Next December will signal the 75th as we thank each and every one of neighborhood famous for pride in and attacked the base at ‘Pearl’ which set anniversary of the attack on Pearl Har- them for their service. It is a fur- respect for the men and women who off America’s entry into WWll. Ed bor and Ed has been invited by the ther source of pride to know that have served our country with honor donated the flag to the United States Navy to return once again. He and the our community as well as our entire and residents make every effort to Navel Museum. The flag itself still family are already making plans and great country holds our veterans in sing their praises. And one of South- had the oil stains on it from explo- looking forward to returning. such high esteem as it always has ie’s most famous veterans of all is of sions as ships were being hit by at- South Boston Today is honored to and always will. course, Ed Hamilton; the World War tacking Kamikaze dive bombers. ll veteran of the Pearl Harbor attack The US Naval Museum’s Curator, Monday - Thursday • 7am to 8pm • Friday 8am to 5pm • Saturday 8am to 2pm who stays active as he spends large Larry Decuers, in charge of the fa- TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT parts of his days walking around cility gave Ed and his family a pri- his home town; socializing with his vate guided tour of the museum’s PLEASE CALL 617.506.7210 many friends and neighbors. archives. The tours, pomp and cer- As South Boston Today (SBT) has emony of the naval facility were fas- reported in several stories, Ed Ham- cinating and very educational and an Elliott Physical Therapy ilton isn’t just well known for his experience they will never forget. is a family owned and operated business. We service in his home town, he is also And here again, Ed Hamilton was Worried about a nagging provide orthopedic a celebrity of sorts in different parts treated like a visiting celebrity with physical therapy by injury come in for a free of our country. SBT has reported on rock star status. licensed, physical injury screen today. the trips back to Pearl Harbor with While in New Orleans, the family therapists to children, his family where he was an honored got to sample some of the food the teens and adults. guest of the US Navy and treated like city is so famous for and immerse royalty while he shared his experi- themselves in the unique culture ences with current navy personnel as found only in that city. They visited well as visiting tourists. He has ap- Bourbon Street, took in some of the peared on Hawaiian news channels live jazz music and got a ride on the 960 Morrissey Boulevard, and in that state’s newspapers while Natchez Dinner Cruise Ship that Dorchester, MA 02122 receiving awards. travels the Mississippi River. Even plenty of convenient off street parking! MAHONEY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 seem to fit here. Facts and logic should dictate the While these words meant to support reality that 90% of Black homicides but may, in fact, hurt Lynne Mooney are committed by Black people. Sadly, Teta, she should know, from parents facts and logic are being ignored so a of all backgrounds, of the words of few ego-trippers can claim relevancy thanks, multiplied a thousand times, for and attention. An expression like, “be the direction, guidance and protection careful what you wish for”, or a fable she gave to all our children. www.elliottphysicaltherapy.com like, “the boy who cried wolf”, would Take care till next week. 8 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com April 14, 2016

Six (not so) Dumb Tax Questions You’re Too Embarrassed To Ask nless you’re an accounting may be entitled to a refundable tax Second, take a deep breath. There If you don’t, you’ll owe interest on geek, chances are you don’t break like the Earned Income Tax are different payment plan options the amount due and could be hit with U like thinking about taxes. Credit, which pays money to quali- you can work out with the IRS so that a failure-to-pay penalty. But when it comes to the IRS, you fied filers even if the credit exceeds you don’t have to pony up everything Will I get audited? can’t just bury your head in the sand their tax bill. all at once. If you owe more than Probably not. Audit rates are very low and claim ignorance. Here are an- How long will it be before I get $10,000, it’s advisable to have a tax these days -- thanks largely to budget swers to a few seemingly dumb and my refund? attorney, enrolled agent or CPA with cuts at the IRS. But that doesn’t mean super-simple questions that actually Most filers get refunds and the vast experience setting up payment plans your return will always escape scrutiny, are neither. majority of them get their refunds in to represent you. If you owe less than especially if you go out of your way to Do I really have to file a federal hand within 21 days from the day that, you still might want to seek a invite it. Be sure to report all your in- tax return? they file their returns. tax professional’s help if all this stuff come. The IRS has copies of any tax Probably. The only time you’re not Is it true the IRS can withhold seems too daunting. forms you get -- from employers, banks, required to file is if your income is my refund? Okay so when do I have to file? brokers, educational institutions or part- less than your personal exemption Yes, there are four situations in The deadline this year is Monday, nerships. And it uses an automated plus your standard deduction, both which the IRS will not send you part April 18. (Usually, it’s April 15.) form-matching system to cross-check of which are determined by your or all of your refund: If you’re be- If that doesn’t fit into your sched- the numbers on your return match the marital status and age. You will use hind in paying federal student loans, ule, you can file an automatic numbers it has on file. If there’s any the IRS table to figure out your per- child support, or state income taxes; 6-month extension form. discrepancy, that could trigger an audit. sonal situation. But generally, if you or if you got too much of a govern- Remember, though, an extension You’ll also call attention to your return made more than $23,100 in 2015, ment subsidy to buy health insurance to file is not an extension to pay. if you blatantly try to claim tax breaks you will have to file. But here’s the on a federal or state exchange. Any remaining money you owe for you don’t qualify for -- say, trying to thing: Even if your income is too What if I know I owe money to the tax year 2015 is due April 18. So if deduct all your housing costs for that low to have to file, you may want to IRS but can’t afford to pay? you think you’ll have to cut the IRS home office you don’t have or reporting anyway. Why? You could be owed a First, file anyway. If you don’t, a check, estimate how much it will several years of losses for a small busi- refund. Too much tax may have been you’ll be hit with a failure-to-file be and pay it when you send in your ness that’s nothing more than a hobby. withheld from your paycheck or you penalty, which is steep. extension form. Source: CNNMoney

TAX MISTAKES If you do have a tax liability, write and late fees. You can also e-file, As you can clearly see, it pays to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 your Social Security number, tax which will let you make your have a checklist when filing your taxes and fees on any money owed. form number and tax year on the payment electronically. If you are taxes. Spending a few extra minutes 7. Forgetting To Include Your Payment check or money order. This will unable to pay the full amount, double-checking your return can Check the envelope to make sure make sure that your payment contact the IRS to make payment save you all the trouble of having that you included your check or is processed properly and keep arrangements. missed something important. money order with your tax return. you from having to pay interest The Bottom Line Source: Investopedia

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Program Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Early 8:00 am & Extended 4:00 – 6:00 pm Hours Available Weekly Program Cost: General & Community $245.00. Summer Program June 20 to August 26, 2016 Early & Extended Hours Cost: $5.00 an hour. Discounted up to 30% based on frequency. Register Online: StPeterAcademy.com/Summer-Program/ Urban Exploreres will engage in exciting and creative weekly curriculum components that Or Request a Registration Form by encourage life-long learning through literacy, creative arts, sports, games, swimming, field Calling the School 617-268-0750 trips, STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, and Math) projects, and community Or By Email [email protected] exploration. Designed as an active and engaging environment, children build friendships Program Age Groups and strengthen self-esteem and confidence in a positive, caring and safe environment. Little Explorers Ages 2.9 – 5 Years Old Junior Explorers Ages 5/6 – 8 Years Old Learn more at: StPeterAcademy.com/Summer-Program Urban Explorers Ages 9 - 12+ Years Old April 14, 2016 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 9

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CICCONE that Americans are just too passive CONTINUED FROM page 3 and complacent today to go that route constantly expanding government with again. Don’t be too sure. no recourse or relief. I’ll close with two comments about There are those who hold elected the current presidential campaign. Once Summer Vacation Home Rental office in America today; in every level again, Hillary should be reminded that the more she rants on about going after of government that feel it’s their right Mountain Lakes Area in to impose never ending tax increases the NRA and the Second Amendment New Hampshire's on working families who are just trying rights of Americans, the more primaries White Mountain Region to survive. Some of these same elected and caucuses she loses. If losing eight officials also feel it’s their job and their contests in a row to a wild eyed Socialist Bookings for: right to continually pass more laws and hasn’t caused her to wake up, maybe June, July regulations that keep chipping away she’ll never get it. But she might be August at the personal freedoms and liberties shocked to learn just how many voters, September of everyday citizens. Under the yes; even Democrat voters are gun American system, those in government owners and NRA members. $1,075.00 per week are required to work for the people; And finally, how about that fake front 7 nights not the other way around. This was page in the Boston Globe that went Friday to Friday one of the main reasons the patriots after Trump last Sunday. The response tossed out the British. It seems many by many observers was that there was of those in power today have forgotten nothing much unusual about the Globe Call John at: 617-268-2324 or the lessons that were taught to an out making up stories and putting them on email: [email protected] of control king and just might think its front page. 10 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com April 14, 2016

St Peter Academy Middle School Participates in Massport STEM Expo iddle school students from government, and academia introduce impact that propel the Common- Border Protection, Mass Maritime Saint Peter Academy in students and educators to the oppor- wealth.” Academy, Massachusetts Air and M South Boston had the op- tunities and experiences offered by More than 50 displays and infor- Space Museum, Massachusetts State portunity to visit the MassPort STEM the aviation, maritime, and transpor- mation booths representing vari- Police, Boston MedFlight and the Expo at Logan Airport to view and tation fields. ous aspects of the industries served Transportation Security Administra- learn about the science, technology, “It is essential for organizations as the backdrop for the event at the tion (TSA). engineering and mathematics that are like Massport that students are ex- Delta Hangar. There were 21 air- “Hundreds of careers at our airports the elements for successful and safe posed to careers in science, technol- craft including airplanes, two heli- were represented today,” said Mass- air and ground travel. ogy, engineering and math,” said copters, numerous airport operations port’s Director of Aviation Ed Freni. In addition to St Peter Academy’s Massport CEO Thomas P. Glynn. vehicles, as well as a Massport Fire “We rely on the engineers who design attendance, more than 1,500 students “Boston is home to a number of in- Rescue airboat. In addition to several and build the planes, the pilots who fly from 44 Greater Boston schools at- dustries including life sciences, tech- Massport departments, exhibitors them, the electricians who keep run- tended the Aviation and Maritime nology and innovation. We need our included The Museum of Science, ways lit and radars working properly, STEM Education Expo at Boston young people to have the interest and the Federal Aviation Administration the air traffic controllers who make sure Logan International Airport. The motivation to study the STEM disci- (FAA), National Oceanic and At- aircraft travel safely in the sky, and Expo is an annual education event plines so we can continue to generate mospheric Administration (NOAA), many more. Showcasing the various ca- where representatives from industry, the good-paying jobs and economic U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and reer paths at the STEM Expo will hope- April 14, 2016 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 11

fully encourage these young people to one day have a career at Logan.” Matthew McDonald, an eighth grade student at St Peter Academy was hon- ored to have an in depth conversation with members of the World War II TuskegeeAirmen who are the first Unit- ed States Army black aviator fighter pilots. “I really enjoyed learning about the P-51 and the P-40 aircrafts and how they operated. We also discussed the movie Red Wings which is about the TuskegeeAirmen and we talked about the facts in the movie. He is a smart man and I’m glad I had the chance to meet a Tuskegee. They’re part of our history. “ Josie Correia, another St PeterAcad - emy middle school student, is contem- plating becoming a pilot based on her visit to the Expo. “I’ve asked my parents to help me investigate flying lessons. I am very excited to learn more about aviation careers and intend to visit the Massport STEM Expo again next year.” Massport employs hundreds of people in STEM fields including electricians, engineers, analysts, and technicians who work in concert to accomplish the au- thority’s mission of connecting Massa- chusetts and New England to the world. The STEM Education Expo started as a collaborative effort sponsored by the FAA and Massport in 1994.

THE POLITICS OF INTIMIDATION Donald Trump, currently the lead- allowed to be super delegates. take advantage of the loophole. Pro- CONTINUED FROM front page ing candidate for the Republican Intimidation is the order of the day lo- ponents oversimplify it as an anti- Justice, in and of itself, and the dis- nomination, has apparently been cally in two cases with a common thread. discrimination measure that protects agreement over the proper and legal victimized by an arbitrary process in Recently, the State Democratic transgender persons from being constitutional process. The Tea Party the State of Colorado that inexplica- Party ousted one of their well- barred from certain restaurants. Ce- Republicans, many of whom were bly awarded his closest competitor regarded minority state represen- lebrities and politicians have taken it elected in the mid-term after Barack and latent Republican establishment tatives, Ben Swan of Springfield, on as an opportunity to champion a Obama’s 2008 election, have threat- preference Texas Senator Ted Cruz because he cast an anti-transgender LGBT cause by trying to legislate a ened both the process of government 34 delegates without any votes being rights vote before switching and ban on travel to and cancelling con- and the careers of many members of cast by citizens in a traditional pri- supporting a later version. The certs and events in North Carolina, Congress, not to mention effectuat- mary process. Democracy be damned progressive left party wouldn’t toler- because it recently passed legisla- ing the early retirement of the good it appears. But, citizen backlash may ate that situation and voted him off tion limiting certain access. Dueling and decent former House Speaker, be severe as the Republican nomina- of the state committee. They also rallies were held recently with smear Republican John Boehner of Ohio in tion process unfolds. voted off Cambridge City Councilor campaigns be incited by both sides. their pursuit of ‘smaller, less intrusive Next, the competiveness of the Leland Cheung because he has the Ideological demagoguery, cultural government. democratic-socialist movement temerity to challenge State Senator disruption and outright threats and In a similar and parallel vein, the that Vermont Senator Bernie Sand- Pat Jehlen, a popular liberal. intimidation have taken the place of 2016 presidential campaigns, both ers has championed and that has Secondly, and on the topic of reasoning, civility and discourse. Civil Democrats and Republicans, are a him currently winning more states transgender rights, the so-called disobedience has given way to uncivil case study in the emergence of a Re- than Hillary Clinton - albeit she bathroom bill has intimidation thuggery. It’s a wonder why anyone publican oligarchy (a small group of has a majority of the actual votes tactics being used on both sides. Op- seeks public office at any level. There people having control of a country) cast - may well be undercut by the ponents fear that allowing for unfet- may be less and less room for a cam- attempting to replace a democracy, phenomenon of the party-endorsed tered access to women’s bathrooms paign that offers a ‘good and decent because they don’t agree with the Super Delegates. These Super by persons identifying themselves as public servant’ as a choice, at least in will of the people. Delegates are partisans who have no transgender lack safety protections Massachusetts. However, the citizen Cases in point, nationally, are independence and are vetted by the and are simply a license for criminal usually gets it right in the end. Time at least two. Democratic Party, before they are and other offenders to attempt to will soon tell at the national level. 12 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com April 14, 2016

and reach. But that was 25 years from neighborhood restaurants of activities and programs for ago and in the quarter century since and entertainment for all. The people of all ages. Among the this good man arrived; there has entertainment will include the many are its art classes, music been a big turnaround. cast from ‘Children’s Theater’ training, the Children’s Theater, Today and for the years leading as well as the Fourth Church activities for seniors and youths, up to the present time, the ‘Fourth Gospel Choir which thrills addiction recovery and of course Church’ has seen its congregation the South Boston Community it’s food pantry. The Church’s grow by leaps and bounds to become with acclaimed concerts each food pantry over the last 2 huge and thriving with seemingly Christmas and at other events. decades has provided more than boundless energy when it comes to There will even be a magician 115,000 free meals for children the many services it provides and the guaranteed to amaze the crowd. and will serve another 7000 more Pastor countless lives it has touched in so Included among the many prizes this year alone. many positive ways. at the traditional auction will So why not mark your Burns So on Sunday, May 1st 2016, be Red Sox tickets, restaurant calendars and make plans to the annual ‘Fourth Fest’ will also cards, passes to NBC’s Saturday be at the 2016 Fourth Fest on become an anniversary tribute Night Live show and the ‘Tonight Sunday, May 1st. It will be a Stanfield To to Pastor Stansfield to celebrate Show’. And among the fine great time and one of the biggest his 25 years of great service to food, good entertainment and the and best social events of the Be Honored the church and to the community auction will be a time to socialize year and you’ll be helping honor the church serves as well as the with friends and neighbors and and congratulate Pastor Burns May 1st annual fundraiser that has now the opportunity to meet and make Stanfield for his 25 years of hard n May 1st, 1991, Rev become famous for the good, fun new friends as well. But most work and dedicated service to the Burns Stanfield arrived in time it always is. of all, it will provide the chance Fourth Presbyterian Church and O South Boston to become Fourth Fest this year will to support a wonderful cause the community that it has served the new pastor at the Fourth once again be returning to and all the excellent programs so well for so long. For more Presbyterian Church. Back then, ‘Laugh Boston’ near the and outreach that the Fourth information on ‘Fourth Fest 2016’ this local church had a small Convention Center where Presbyterian church provides. and on the Fourth Church itself, congregation with limited resources there will be outstanding food The Fourth Church has an array log onto www.4thboston.org

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It was a blustery day down at Moakley Field this past Monday, yet Boston Latin girls’ JV team pulled off their win over On sale now in eBook form on Book Baby, Barnes and Noble, Medford 10–6 a great start to a IBooks and electronic book outlets worldwide. $4.99 in eBook new season, way to go Wolfpack! form. Will be available in hard cover and paperback in 'Print on Demand' form at Book Baby. Print On Demand paperbacks Local girls Abigail Seero and can be ordered from Barnes & Noble, Amazon and other book Anna Stefanov are among this outlets starting September 29, 2015 year’s roster. April 14, 2016 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 13

BCYF Tynan Happenings he South Boston Summer this age bracket if interested just Collaborative: The purpose show up @ 7pm there is no fee. T of this collaborative is to Girls Strength & Conditioning provide quality summer programs program: The Bcyf Tynan Council to the youth between the ages of is offering a FREE 8-week fitness five and fourteen years. The South program for Girls 13-19. This Boston Neighborhood House,BCYF program takes place in the gym Tynan,BCYF Condon and the @5:30pm on Mondays. Slots are South Boston Boy’s and Girl’s club still available. make up this collaborative and are Instructional Basketball: The happy to announce Registration for athletic staff has 4 stations of summer camp will take place on basketball fundamentals going on May 16th @ 630pm. from 3-5pm in the gym on Tuesdays. “Fun in the sun @ the bcyf Tynan We also have a development league will run from July 5th - August for ages 8-11 on Friday‘s @ 3pm. 19th. The program is for ages 7-13 Teen wiffleball: the warm weather years. The camp runs from 9am is approaching and with that in -3pm Monday thru Friday. This is Southie comes wiffleball. Tuesday an on-site program which includes a night’s starting @ 6pm the yellow variety of activities, such as sports, bats will be out so please stop by games, Arts& Crafts, education, and play some wiffleball. During swimming, cultural projects, special school vacation on Thursday April events and day trips. 21st we will be hosting a wiffleball Boston Parks & rec. in partnership 3 on 3 Tournament (Shirts Included) with the BCYF Tynan are providing along with a cookout for all. So now Golf lessons to the community. We is the time to get your practice in. are in the third week of a 6-week Complete after school time: The program. Each Wednesday (6pm) the Council afterschool program is golf pro’s take a class of 30 youth going well with 30 participants which at the moment is full and getting their homework done daily teaches them the fundamentals of the and enjoying some physical activity game. At 7pm they repeat the same in the gym. Our core grant staff and for 16 and up. We do have room for DYE staff are doing a great job! Skate Park Study Community Meeting: South Boston Thursday, May 5 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Condon Community Center 200 D Street, South Boston he Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s New England Coffee is celebrating its 100th anniversary by Office of Neighborhood honoring those who drink and serve their coffee. The year- T long #YouAreExtraordinary Tour features the New England Services invite the public to an Coffee “car” and ambassadors who are traveling throughout information gathering meeting for skate New England to restaurants, coffee shops and community facilities within the City of Boston locations to thank their customers, give out free samples, and the South Boston neighborhood. coffee mugs, gift baskets, etc. In these photos, Java House The information gathered in this employee Ellen Phaneuf was honored with a gift basket for meeting will be incorporated into a her great service, and Boston Police officers Stef Theodore, Nicole Lapointe and Tom Finn enjoyed samples of New study on the feasibility of providing England Coffee’s special Centennial Reserve flavor next to the skate facilities in the City of Boston. New England Coffee car outside of Dough Boy Donuts. For further information, please call Photo Credit: Courtesy of New England Coffee (617) 961-3019. 14 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com April 14, 2016

nization on treatment, innovation, and South Boston prevention of liver disease. The fashion show started off as Marathoner a dating auction event but when potential contestants questioned what Runs To they would be wearing, Greeley Support Liver considered outfitting them in athletic gear. After posting an ad for models, Foundation Greeley was overwhelmed by the aitlyn Greeley, a former amazing response from extremely Roslindale resident and current qualified applicants. After careful and KSouth Boston Resident, will very tough deliberation, Greeley was be kicking off the marathon weekend able to select models of all different by hosting her fundraiser for the Boston backgrounds representing some of Good Luck L Street Marathon this Thursday evening at Lir the Boston’s strongest. The models in Boston. As this is her fourth mara- represent some of Boston’s larges or- thon, Greeley has set an ambitious goal ganizations: Marathon Sports Boston Running Club of raising $10,000 for the American Run Club, November Project Boston, n Monday, April 18, 2016, training and enjoy your day. Liver Foundation - Run for Research RunFellow, and Team RWB Boston. approximately 105 members To all of our charity runners – you are Team and will be hosting a Boston Some of the many accolades of the Oof the L Street Running truly making a difference. Strong Fashion Show fundraiser sup- models? While most are marathon- Club will participate in the 120th To all of our qualifiers – have porting local businesses and promoting ers, they are also a Marine Corp Vet, Boston Marathon. another great race. some of Boston’s Strongest athletes! wheel-chair relay marathoner, former Fourteen weeks of training, which To all of our runners – good luck and An aspiring Cardiac Surgeon PA Army Engineer Captain, and one began on January 10, has brought us to be proud of your accomplishment. It (with a focus on epidemiology and pre- model will tackle her 23rd marathon this point – our runners are ready to go. takes courage, dedication, sweat and, in ventative healthcare and cardiology), and 14th Boston while in her 70’s, To all of our first time some cases, blood and tears, to make it she continues to admire the handwork with the list going on and on. marathoners - trust in your to the start line. You’ve got this! and advocacy from the staff and orga- It didn’t take long for Marathon Sports in Boston, Athleta on Newbury Team JAF. When asked what in- Street, and Brooks Running to step up spired her to participate in this with outfits for each of the models to year’s marathon, Sarah said “the display and represent during the event. thousands of runners that I’ve Salon Acote on Newbury is taking over watched pass by on the course the style by doing hair for each model year after year. Seeing so many before the show and providing gift people out there overcome their cards for each attended in the stuffed own feats and finding myself swag bags sponsored by Improper wanting so badly to hop the fence Bostonian along with many other local and join them. If they can do it, Boston businesses. A live band, Leg- why can’t I? Running the Boston ends of Summer, has also donated their Marathon has always been a “long time and acoustics to the cause. shot” dream. For years I’ve been While all of this has certainly put a “runner” but never thought I Greeley in the Boston Strong spirit could reach that limit. as she prepares for her marathon When I found the Charity Teams run on Monday, she reminds us that group and Joe Andruzzi Founda- it all comes back to supporting and tion, I knew it was a perfect fit empowering people, businesses, and and I’m honored to be a part of the organizations within our strong Boston amazing work they do,” she says. community by providing avenues and South Boston Resident “We are thrilled to have Sarah opportunities for each of our individual as a foundation ambassador and strengths and contributions to have Sarah Sceery To Run are sincerely grateful for the ef- their moment on the red carpet. forts she is making to further our Limited tickets are still available and 2016 Boston Marathon mission through this race,” said entry will be for ticket holders only: he Joe Andruzzi Founda- Sceery, a resident of South Bos- Jen Andruzzi, Executive Direc- https://bostonstrongmarathon.event- tion, an organization com- ton, will run this year’s Boston tor of JAF. “It has been a plea- brite.com/ T mitted to providing help Marathon on Monday, April 18th sure getting to know each of our To support Greeley’s run for the and hope for cancer patients and to support the organization. Team JAF runners and learning Boston Marathon on behalf of the their families by contributing fi- Sarah, 26, is the Leadership what drives them to train and fun- American Liver Foundation- Run nancial and emotional support, is Gift Officer at Merrimack Col- draise. We truly admire each one for Research, donate here: http:// pleased to announce that Sarah lege. Sarah is a new runner for CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 go.liverfoundation.org/site/ April 14, 2016 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 15

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR BNBL he Boston Parks and Rec- sites throughout the city. BNBL is reation Department has an- played at Boston Centers for Youth T nounced that registration is & Families (BCYF) community cen- SOUTH BOSTON YOUTH now open for the 47th annual season ters and selected city parks. The 2016 of Boston’s favorite summer basket- BNBL season ends with the champi- SOCCER REGISTRATION ball league, the Boston Neighbor- onship games played in mid-August. his year we have added on clinic for all coaches in order to im- hood Basketball League (BNBL), BNBL also offers a free Pee Wee De- a WEB site for all info. It is prove the quality of play by the kids. kicking off on Tuesday, July 5. velopmental program for boys and girls T ww.southbostonyouthsoccer. The dates, location and time of BNBL is the oldest municipal bas- ages 6 to 11. Pee Wee BNBL is offered com and also on facebook. the clinic have not been set yet ketball league in the country serving at various locations across the city in You can get a registration form for and we will publish them in this young men and women in three divi- Charlestown, Franklin Park, Grove Hall, players and coaches on line AND newspaper when they are set up sions each for boys and girls: 13 and Mattapan, Roslindale and Roxbury. This PRINT IT OUT, but you must bring and send an e-mail to all coaches. under: 15 and under, and 18 and under. program teaches young players the ba- them to the Curley recreation center We also are in need of referees so Encompassing recreation, sports sics of basketball in a fun and non-com- after you fill them out and pay your fee. if you have the time and would like and community engagement, BNBL petitive setting. Space is limited. You cannot register online as we to help the kids out than you should real value is helping make Boston For more information, please email feel we do not want this personal come down and register also there a happier and safer in the summer Michael Mitchell at mike.mitchell@ info about the kids online. is no fee for coaches or referees but months by providing a physical out- boston.gov or call (617) 961-3083. Registration for the fall season you must fill out a CORI back- let for youngsters throughout the city. To register online for BNBL or of the South Boston Youth Soc- ground check form to be allowed to Over 1,800 players on 174 teams will BNBL Pee Wee go to https://leagues. cer will be held the week of MAY coach or referee. participate in this year’s league at 23 bluesombrero.com/bprd. 9,10,11,12,13, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 The season is scheduled to open pm and 9 am to 12 noon on Saturday on Thursday September 8th with our SARAH SCEERY Knowing that she is running for the 14th at Curley Recreation Center annual parade of “CHAMPIONS” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 something so much larger than on Day Blvd. (L. street bath house) and the games will start on Satur- of them and the impact they are herself has helped to push her in the seniors card room. day September 10th with the under making in the lives of our patient along throughout the training pro- Children from the age of 3 and up 10,12, age groups scheduled. The recipients.” cess. She inspired by the work by to 12 are invited to register now for under 4, 6 and 8 age groups will be Training has been going well Joe, Jen and the entire Foundation the fall program. A new division of starting play on Sunday September for Sarah, who is happy to have and the patients they support who 3 and 4 year olds has been added to 11th. Of course all of this happens had Mother Nature on her side have overcome such obstacles. the program. Age groups Birth years only if we have the people to coach this winter. Sarah’s fundrais- Sarah is on the course training for 2015 season are as follows: and referee the games. You do not ing goal is $7,500. She is hoping with over 300 other runners each 4 and under- 2012,2013 have to have a child in the program to reach this goal through sup- supporting causes that are impor- 6 and under- 2010,2011 to coach or referee. We need all the port from her network of family, tant to them. Knowing that they 8 and under- 2008,2009 help we can get. The banquet loca- friends and colleagues from many are all in it together keeps her 10 and under- 2006,2007 tion has been shifted to the Boys and relationship circles. She also re- pushing. 12 and under- 2004,2005 Girls club cently hosted a bowl-a-thon to Learn More About The Joe An- New players to the program must at 230 W 6th Street for Saturday, drive a little friendly competition druzzi Foundation at: joeandru- have copy of birth certificates to November 20th you can check for a good cause. zzifoundation.org produce and proof of residency in our new web site www.SOUTH- order to play in the program. Any- BOSTONYOUTHSOCCER.COM www.shamrockpubboston.com body who does not sign up at this and facebook. PUB & GRILLE time will be put on a waiting list So remember tell all your friends with no guarantee that there will be and anything else you want to for a place for them in the program. the dates for soccer registration so 501 East Eighth Street, South Boston, MA 02127 There will be no other registra- that they will not lose out on the SUNDAY tions held. fun of playing in the program. Re- SATURDAY Patriots’ Day 8PM - Midnight Patriots’ Day 5:30 - 9:30PM This is the only one we will be member the whole idea behind the Karaoke Celebration holding so if you want your child soccer program is for the kids to Night SpecialSpecial to play in the fall program than you have” FUN, FUN, FUN” .See you HolidayHoliday Show must sign them up NOW. The fee at registration and if you have any with Show for this year is $30.00 per player. 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