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EDITORIAL “Remembrance” ecently the Sweeney was a rare, intelligent freak something going. the park into a playground with power within the next year the Park and Courts at E and and everybody else in town Back then the E Street Park basketball hoops and court to park was built. RFifth Street observed a was a dope or on dope. was a bunch of overgrown lots, make the neighborhood a better Remember acting and actors re-dedication. Speaking at the There was a time when the “greenies” we called them, four place. “We can do this” they are the profession of fantasy. event Councilor Mike Flaherty world wasn’t beating a path friends who hung out, played vowed and then set out to do it. It’s not real. A cynical person made the simple, but telling, to our door, when we had to football, baseball, basketball They had one stop in mind and might describe actors as observation that Mat Damon provide for ourselves, when together had a plan. This greenie one stop was all they needed. entertaining liars. Matt Damon didn’t build this park. It seems if you didn’t live or work in was an overgrown eyesore with South Boston had a new State didn’t build our park. Our own that some young people think Southie you didn’t come for a an occasional “wino” or two Senator who would park an friends and neighbors did. Joe that “Good Will Hunting” built visit or dinner. It was different. sleeping in the weeds. RV at different locations in Moakley, after a lifetime of the park for a movie prop and I won’t say it was better or worse As stated earlier there were no the district so his constituents service to the nation, left us left it behind for the community. than today, it was just different. city agencies to give assistance, would have easy access to his some years back. Just to set the record straight, If, however, offered a chance nor was there a stampede of office. The Senator’s name Paulie Lamonica, after a Matt, Ben, Robin and the to return to those mid-60’s new residents moving in. The was Joe Moakley and when the lifetime of service to the city, whole Good Will Hunting days, I would be gone. All community did have a couple of kids went to him his response left his wife Cathy, his family franchise gave nothing to the my family and friends would things. It had kids with a can-do was “We will do this”. and all his friends, much too community. A bar or two still be together and part of attitude. It also had a politician He instructed Billy, Jackie, early a year ago. It’s important might have benefited, but the everyday life, every day life with a will do attitude. Joey and Paul to go out and to remember who the real stars only thing the community because every day we would The four kids, Billy Fraser, get signatures on a petition. are in real life and to thank received was the national enjoy life. If something Jackie Mullen, Joey Pano and Combining their work with them and their memory. perception that Will Hunting wasn’t going on we would get Paul Lamonica wanted to turn Joe’s influence and budding Thanks Paulie “The economic impact of illegal immigration on the taxpayers is catastrophic” - Ric Keller Join Us Online

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hen people in many give police chiefs unprecedented the border at the invitation of Obama. those millions of American who have other parts of the country authority to, at their whim, and for No, we do not. Our obligation as lost their jobs because of government Wthink of Massachusetts no legal reason, deny a law obeying Americans is to take care of our waste causing a weak economy also Democratic politicians, they citizen a Firearms Identification disabled veterans, who are being need our help. These are the people usually think of way out in left field Card. That friends, holds potential short changed by mismanagement that we, as Americans, are obligated progressives who are motivated by for abuse. Senator Timilty; who sits at the VA and to our current military to take care of, not people being emotions and not reality and who’s on the Joint Committee for Public personnel who are watching so much encouraged to illegally enter our every move and action is dictated Safety and Homeland Security views being taken from them from budget country in search of free healthcare, by sound bites that appeal to other this move as a possible violation cut that target them intentionally. schooling, housing and other perks radical leftists. In other words, it’s of people’s Constitutional rights, We have an obligation to American that most of our own citizens don’t more important to them to appear which it certainly is. It’s wrong, it children, who in so many public have access to. to be doing something constructive would bring law suits and Timilty schools are getting a terrible It’s being implied as part of the than to put forth a plan, program or courageously stood up and said so, education. Our senior citizens need aforementioned guilt trip and race bill that actually makes sense. But while some others cowered from the the services they are entitled to and CONTINUED ON page 11 they are not all like that. We still have media and the activists. A sincere common sense pols elected from Thank You goes out to Senator South Boston and thankfully, there is Timilty for showing the courage of also state senator James ‘Jim’ Timilty, his convictions and for standing up a Democrat from Walpole. for the rights of lawful citizens to Senator Timilty recently went exercise their Constitutional Rights. against some of the ‘powers that be’ May he set an example for others on in his party and the vocal minority of Beacon Hill to do what’s right and not Anti-Second Amendment activist - in cow tow to radical activists. part, funded by former NYC mayor Staying at the State House, last Michael Bloomberg - when he stood Saturday a rally was held protesting firm against penalizing this state’s law Illegal Immigration. It was led and abiding gun owners who have always organized by a good man, Jeff Kuhner followed the rules, but always pay the of WRKO Radio. The crowd was price for the actions of crazies who massive; some police estimates had commit gun violence in other parts of the number of people gathered there the nation. at over 10,000. Ah, but some news The BCYF Condon Community Center I personally know Jim Timilty to media outlets were up to their old be someone who is level headed tricks. They reported the crowd to Staff & Council and knows the issues he votes on, be only several hundred. A look at Would like to extend their heartfelt thanks thoroughly. Massachusetts has tough the photos and videos from the rally to everybody who came out and generously supported gun laws already. There is no need proved the media to be once again the July 13th fundraiser. to take any more rights and liberties – lying. A crowd of 10,000 was not from legal firearms owners than what the press wanted to see, so they Special Acknowledgments Include: already have been taken over the simply said it was smaller. It’s what The Boston Beer Garden years in this state. In a feel good they do. We’re South Bostonians. The City of Boston Credit Union Ironworkers District Council of New England move designed to basically kiss up We’ve seen this game played before. State Representative Nick Collins to the activists, the Speaker of the The guilt trip and race cards are BCYF Tynan Council House, the media and the disciples still being played. We’re being Miller’s Market told that we have an obligation as Sully’s of Michael Bloomberg, the recent South Boston Youth Lacrosse anti-Second Amendment legislation American taxpayers to take care of South Boston Pop Warner proposed on Beacon Hill would the thousands of illegals flowing over 4 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 31, 2014

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.

Governor Signs Convention requests. The bill (H 4308) funds used to cover the shortfall. Sullivan was returned to players in the form Center Expansion the expansion through the existing added that the bill exempts the of winnings, the highest percentage The Massachusetts Convention convention center fund. The fund, authority from the public records of any Lottery in the U.S. Lottery Center Authority, which oversees which has roughly $120 million, law in “dangerous” ways. Rooney officials credited the introduction the sprawling convention and was created in 1997 and receives disagreed and said the bill was in April of the agency’s first $30 exhibition center in South Boston, tourism and hospitality fees and reviewed by the Ethics Commission, instant ticket with boosting sales, will be able to go ahead with a $1 taxes. James Rooney, the head of the attorney general’s office and noting gross sales of all Lottery billion expansion of the center, the convention center authority, said the inspector general’s office. products were up 5.6 percent over under a bill signed by Gov. Deval after the bill-signing that the fund Rooney said the bill seeks to protect the first three weeks of the new Patrick on Tuesday. The proposed took in about $100 million last year proprietary information of entities fiscal year. - M. Norton/SHNS expansion, totaling 1.3 million and some of the fund was used for that the authority does business Patrick Agrees To Earlier Sunday square feet, would add a second land acquisition and other purposes. with, and the information has to Liquor Store Openings ballroom as well as more meeting The bill allows the authority to meet a “very high standard” to be Gov. Deval Patrick on Wednesday spaces. The expansion’s supporters issue debt against future collections considered protected. “People can signed a bill allowing retail liquor say the legislation will aid Boston into the fund. The Pioneer Institute, still FOIA my travel and my expense stores to start selling alcohol at 10 in claiming a larger share of the through former Inspector General if they want to,” he said referring a.m. on Sunday instead of noon. The convention industry, while critics Greg Sullivan, asked Patrick to to the Freedom of Information Act. legislation (H 228) was approved argue the bill depends on rosy veto the bill, saying the revenue “And they do regularly.” The bill- by the House in March and passed revenue projections and exempts the projections were “unrealistic” and signing was also attended by Sen. the Senate last week. Rep. Elizabeth authority from some public records could lead to statewide taxes being Linda Dorcena Forry (D-Dorchester) Poirier (R-North Attleborough), one and Rep. Nick Collins (D-South of the bill’s supporters, said in March Boston), the legislation’s co- that the earlier start time will provide Let Our Family Help Your Family sponsors. Former Sen. Jack Hart an economic boost, helping game- (D-South Boston) and Reps. Peter day tailgaters and Massachusetts Kocot (D-Northampton) and Russell retailers who are near the borders of THE CASPER Holmes (D-Mattapan) were also Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Funeral & Cremations Services present. – G. Dumcius/SHNS Liquor sales were allowed statewide Established in 1930 Lottery Profits Beat Estimates on Sundays starting in November By $34 MM 2003. A Patrick spokeswoman Serving Families with Dignity and Respect The Massachusetts Lottery posted said the bill did not include an through the toughest of times for record sales in the fiscal year that emergency preamble and will over 80 years just ended and nearly broke its therefore take effect in 90 days. two-year-old record for profits. - G. Dumcius/SHNS Home of Personal Service Lottery officials Thursday morning Second Annual “Swimmable Pre-Planning Specialists reported $4.86 billion in transactions Charles” in fiscal 2014 and $971 million Due to pollution recreational in profits, about $34 million than swimming had been prohibited Casper’s specializes in initially forecast for the state budget. in the Charles River since the Massachusetts Cremation Services & Lottery profits are delivered to cities 1950s, until the annual Charles Veteran Services and towns to finance municipal River Swimming Club’s One- government operations. In fiscal Mile Swim Race, which began in Please visit our website for 2012, Lottery profits totaled $983 2007. Then last July the Charles information you may find million. According to the Lottery, River Conservancy held its first helpful during a time of need an agency run by Treasurer Steven community swim in Boston. Grossman, fiscal 2014 sales were up Conservancy officials on Saturday www.casperfuneralhome.com nearly 10 percent compared to fiscal plan to welcome swimmers back to 2011 and profits over that period the river again, with an expanded The Casper Funeral Home are up 9.5 percent, in part due to a swim area that includes a lap lane. 187 Dorchester Street David Casper reduction in full-time employees at The 2nd Annual Charles River South Boston, MA 02127 Funeral Directors: the agency, accomplished through Community Swim is set to run from 617-269-1930 Joe, Dave & Ken Casper attrition, from 406 to 394. In fiscal 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fiedler Dock 2014, 72.3 percent of all revenue CONTINUED ON page 11 July 31, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5 ReadingBetween TheLines “Veto the Bill”

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t doesn’t always happen, but 35 Feet high, the same height as the needed to service the new hotels down Summer until a sign bearing this time around agreement and community it was now abutting. would be plopped down between the legend “Bypass Road authorized I support with a recent Herald There was also a promise that the E Street and the Reserve Channel. vehicles only” directs traffic left position can be found here. The entrance at this end would be treated The one section closest to residential onto Fargo Street. Remember Fargo position was a call for the governor with the same respect and design as South Boston would become a Street? The community insisted Fargo to veto the BCEC expansion, the Summer Street entrance. dumping ground in order to spare out Street remains open so trucking and although the reasons supporting This was all discussed and agreed to of town residents the unsightly view other traffic not be diverted toward that are different. The governor has by the elected and appointed officials they propose to give us in perpetuity. First Street and residential South signed the legislation and now the at that time and the community, as The capacity at the Farragut Road Boston. Then 911 happened and the call here is for expansion of whatever a result of meetings. Also, it was and First Street “Conley Terminal” BCEC maintained they had to close community benefits do exist – some agreed at community insistence will be increased and serviced by the Fargo Street where it passed under of which the community may not be that Fargo Street would remain new road that will parallel First Street, the BCEC. Terrorists you know. aware of – to include the honoring open. Put that in the back of your running behind the Edison Plant and Apparently the Sumner, Callahan, of previous commitments to the mind for now. The original proposal connecting to the Summer Street Williams, Westin-Copley and Mass. community at large and in particular prohibited hotels, motels south of Bridge. From that point it travels CONTINUED ON page 11 the residents directly abutting the Summer Street or the resident’s side soon to be expanded Center. Just of Summer Street. because time has elapsed, it doesn’t About 3 years ago, the South mean that the concerns expressed Boston community was asked if back then have changed and the they would listen to and consider Please Join Us for a Reception for promises made need not be kept. proposals to remove the hotel RICHARD J. JOYCE On the contrary, it is more important prohibition in order to enhance the Candidate for now that reality is here. I am sure our BCEC’s marketability by creating elected leaders know this and we are rooms within walking distance of counting on them to represent our the Convention Center. (these, of at interests, even though the proverbial course, are hotels under construction horse is out of the barn. on D between First and Summer SEAPOINT RESTAURANT th Opposition here had stemmed from Street). The usual committees were 367 East 8 Street the feeling that the BCEC expansion formed and met over many months South Boston, Massachusetts 02127 is much like “ObamaCare”. We until a proposal was deemed ready have to pass it before we know for public presentation. The final Friday, August 8th, 2014 what’s in it. public meeting for a committee vote 7:00 – 11:00 PM First a little stroll down “memory was held at the Condon School. The lane”. The sloping design of the community was given two options. Suggested Contribution convention is for one reason and for The first called for a zone from the $25, $50, $100, Oth one reason only. The community Fort Point Channel to D Street and feared a monolith and demanded the from First Street to Summer Street largest building in New England, and would allow 6 freestanding You may donate at the door somehow, blend in with a residential hotel/motels in that zone. The second community of primarily 3 decker proposal and the one supported Please make checks payable to: “Committee to Elect Richard J. Joyce” homes. The architect Rafael Vinyoli overwhelmingly by the community was up to the challenge. His design would extend from the Ft. Point PaidforbytheCommitteetoElectRichardJ.Joyce, Christine Joyce, Treasurer begins at 125 ft. on Summer Street Channel to the Reserve Channel and and slopes until its end at 65 feet. The from First Street to Summer Street. concept was that, if the BCEC ever The reason for the community’s expanded, the slope would continue preference is simple and obvious. to Cypher Street where it would be Every unsightly or unwanted use 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 31, 2014

personnel and victims of CONTINUED FROM front page crime, to supervise high Council President Boston College High assuming his current impact crimes throughout School and then post in Afghanistan. Boston and Suffolk Linehan Wants To onto St. Michael’s He was also selected County. Honor Bill Bulger College. He joined by Fortune Magazine Joyce was promoted ity Council President and South Boston the United States as one of the and helped guide Suffolk District City Councilor Bill Linehan Marine Corps and world’s 50 greatest County court personnel Csubmitted written nomination to the was commissioned contemporary as a Probation Officer Boston Public Facilities Commission for the in 1977. leaders. (In-charge) at the naming of the South Boston Branch Public General Dunford South Boston Office of Community Library after William M. Bulger. currently commands has a long history Corrections. Joyce “Mr. President” as Bill Bulger is fondly the International of residents who recognized the important referred to by neighbors, friends and colleagues Security Assistance went on to serve part a probation officer contributed immensely to his community of Force over all with honor in our plays in the reintegration South Boston and the Boston Public Library Nato forces in country’s great of probationers, providing system. He served both as the President of the Afghanistan. military. This is a needed services, including Massachusetts Senate and The University of General Jim community that holds substance abuse treatment Massachusetts in his illustrious career. Amos was pleased all of it’s veterans Rick Joyce and job readiness training Senate President Bulger was a trustee of the with the news of in high esteem and and placement. Library for 25 years, from 1983 until 2008. Joe Dunford’s is rightly proud Announces A neighborhood leader He also co-founded the Boston Public Library confirmation. Said of each and every throughout South Boston, Foundation in 1992, a non-profit dedicated to General Amos: “Joe one of them. The Candidacy Joyce also helped develop raising money for the library. The Foundation is one of the most promotion of General for Register our youth through various first helped to restore the McKim building in talented leaders and Joseph Dunford to athletic programs, including Copley Square and now helps fund virtually all strategic thinkers Commandant of of Probate the South Boston Youth library programs. President Bulger was able to in the military the United States ichard “Rick” Hockey Program. Joyce convince philanthropists to support the Boston today. His tenure as Marine Corps; only Joyce, a longtime believes in giving back Public Library. He was also able to use his commander of the the 36th person to R resident of South to his community and influence as Senate President to ensure libraries ISAF and US forces hold that prestigious Boston and neighborhood following in the proud across the Commonwealth receive state aid. – Afghanistan has honor and important leader, is proud to announce footsteps of so many South President Bulger also recognized that since the been extraordinary position in all of his candidacy for Suffolk Boston elected officials Boston Public Library system is used by people and is a testament to America’s history, County Register of and neighborhood leaders from all over the state and the world, it is entitled the full measure of ads to that pride that Probate. Joyce, a 32 year throughout the years. to additional state support. In 1972 President the man. Our country South Bostonians veteran employee of the “I believe I have the Bulger helped the Boston Public Library system and our Marine have for those who Massachusetts Trial Court, background, education become the official Library of Last Recourse for Corps will benefit have served in our began his professional and experience to provide the Commonwealth, entitling it to additional state greatly from his country’s armed career in criminal justice strong leadership in helping funding. In 1990 President Bulger allocated $7.1 continued service.” forces. and public safety as a Suffolk County residents million to restore artwork in the McKim building. General Dunford’s From the South liaison at South Boston navigate an often complex President Bulger recognized all aspects of the service record is Boston Today (BMC) Courthouse. criminal justice system,” library are important to its mission, enabling it to most impressive. Team and the entire Joyce holds a Master said Joyce. “Our taxpayers become the multi-faceted institution it is today. Among his many community we say Degree in Criminal Justice deserve a register of probate Bill Bulger has articulated the importance assignments congratulations and a Bachelor’s degree in with a strong background of reading, a formal education and analytical and duties were General Joe sociology with which he in criminal justice and court thought throughout his career. He is an commanding the Dunford. We wish supervised, mentored and management.” Rick Joyce intellectual in the purest sense, pursuing 5th regiment during you good luck, guided probationers and at is dedicated to bringing knowledge for its own sake and sharing its the 2003 liberation much success in risk youth, while working that same hard work, importance with others. Mayor Kevin White of Iraq and served your new job, thank within the criminal justice professionalism and honesty cited Bulger’s love of learning, knowledge of as commanding you for your service field to ensure public safety as the next Suffolk County Latin and Greek, and use of the Boston Public general of I Marine and of course throughout South Boston. Register of Probate. Library as reasons for naming Bulger a trustee. Expeditionary “Semper Fi” Joyce was recognized as Please join and support “Bill Bulger’s advocacy and commitment to the Forces in 2009. Note: Parts of this a leader in the field of Rick Joyce and his family Boston Public Library system is unquestionable. He was quickly story were written probation, corrections and friends in his formal His commitment to service, to the people of promoted from one by the Staff of South and crime prevention, and announcement for Suffolk South Boston, Boston and the Commonwealth star general to three Boston Today with served for over 18 years County Register of Probate are well documented and heralded. It’s fitting star because of his information and as a probation-officer on Friday, August 8, 2014, that one of the places where his education and outstand abilities. details written and Suffolk Superior Court. from 7:00pm to 11:00pm, love of learning began will now bear his name.” He later served 2 produced by staff In his official capacity, at the Seapoint Restaurant said Council President Bill Linehan. The Boston years as assistant writer Hope Hodge Joyce worked closely with 367 East 8th Street, South Public Facilities Commission meets on August commandant of the Seck of the ‘Marine law enforcement, court Boston. 6th, 2014 to discuss the matter. Marine Corps before Corps Times’. July 31, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 7

others close to the past mayor, Councilor had been given by the previous Rep. Collins Cosponsors Legislation administration in driving up the Flaherty Seeks prices of housing in South Boston On Welding And Hot Works epresentative Nick Collins a fire sparked by welders through the manipulation of the joined Senator Ken operating without permits. This to Create Special BRA and ZBA. Rules applied to Donnelly in sponsoring tragedy brought to light many Police Force most were manipulated by others at R legislation regarding the regulation questions regarding fire safety, n response to a front page the expense of longtime residents. of the hot works and welding trades. specifically in connection with story in our July 3 edition, the In addition, very little or nothing The legislation establishes a outdoor welding and hot works well-respected union leader of any consequence was done to I special commission to investigate projects,” said Rep. Collins. and South Bostonian, Jay Hurley, demand affordable, workforce and and study the current requirements “This commission will identify, New England Ironworkers Council middle class housing over the last for any licensing or permits for the Legislature, regulations President, took issue with the 20 years, leaving Mayor Walsh governing cutting, welding, and that need to be strengthened and characterization of the role that the with a city on the verge of being other hot work processes that new regulations that need to be building trades should be playing in made up of haves and have-nots. . are capable of initiating fires or implemented to further safeguard the growing costs of construction. The story was not intended to lay explosions to determine if the the public and firefighters across Mr. Hurley first pointed out that the burden directly on the unions. industry is adequately regulated to the Commonwealth, who risk the 2008-2012 recession was very The story pivoted off of the coverage protect the public. their lives to keep us safe from hard on the trades and we take him by the Boston Business Journal of In addition, the commission will unnecessary tragedy.” at his word, since he dealt with it the recent symposium referenced, study the use of supervised details The commission will include intimately and daily. His union has featuring 3 major commercial and fire watches, adequacy of fees members of the legislature, also invested its pension funds in developers. The intent of the SBT for inspection and oversight, the members appointed by the housing trusts. Another point he story was and is to report the middle deterrent effect of penalties for governor, members of the trade made was that the large and small market housing dilemma faced by violations of rules and regulations, industry and representatives from developers cannot be held harmless, our new Mayor, and highlight all along with potential cost recovery the fire services including the State and the union trades should not of the parties necessary to help him and assessment for damages Fire Marshal. bear the brunt of the effects of the solve this. Developers, owners, resulting from failure to comply State Fire Marshal Stephen D. housing boom on construction costs. product suppliers, skilled and with rules and regulations. Coan also supported the proposed Efforts by union leaders like Hurley unskilled labor, banks and other “The tragic fire in Boston commission, stating that “we to strengthen the middle class, and lenders, all have a stake in Mayor raised a number of questions on always try to learn from tragedies providing a career track for many Walsh’s vision for a City that is the oversight of welding and hot and the review this commission men and women, particularly affordable for all income levels and works,” said Sen. Donnelly. “The would help us do just that. Given from this community, have not in all neighborhoods. goal of this commission is to take that the existing regulations gone unnoticed. Neither have their The expectations are high and a thorough and thoughtful look may not have been followed in charitable contributions and efforts he needs help if the building boom at the trade and the regulation this case, a review of whether in various forms over the years, and is to continue and be sustainable. surrounding it. We want to make we can strengthen or improve for that they should be commended. Otherwise, we will remain the City sure that we have sufficient those regulations should increase This newspaper has been of just the haves and have-nots... regulations to ensure the safety of penalties for flouting them, and singular in its coverage of the free and that is something the people of the public, the safety of the people whether training and certification hand that many developers, and the city of Boston won’t stand for. working in the trade and the safety of people involved in this trade CONTINUED FROM page 3 of our public servants who are should be required, would be card playing that if you oppose back. That’s nearly 300 million asked to respond when something extremely useful.”The commission the illegal invasion taking place at Americans. Are they ALL racists goes wrong.” will have to complete its report the border that you hate children and child haters? “Four months ago we lost by June 1, 2015 and submit any and Latinos. Of course, none of Meanwhile as the border is two of Boston’s bravest in necessary legislation by that time. that is true. There is no hatred of being overrun and half the world is any group causing the opposition burning; Congress will go on its 5 to what’s going on. The protection week vacation and Obama will be of our borders and this country as heading off to Martha’s Vineyard a whole is why so many people for his annual August break where are angry and concerned. By the he will rub elbows with the rich and way, recent polling out this week famous. Who cares where John Kerry says that 77% of Americans want will be. Will there be a country left those entering illegally to be sent when vacation time is over? Want to see your ad in South Boston Today & SBT Online? office: 617.268.4032 or cell: 617.840.1355 or email at [email protected]

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signature is a commitment to deliver worldwide to have been awarded this Introducing remarkable experiences, beyond our top standard, the highest certification Fighting For The customers’ expectations.” level a convention facility can achieve Middle Class Signature “It has been a decade since we under strict AIPC guidelines. Press Release opened the doors of the BCEC, and For the past five years, the MCCA has eb Goldberg, Democratic today we have much to celebrate,” been driving its Top 5 campaign to put Boston candidate for State ignature Boston, the new identity said Milt Herbert, executive director Boston in the Top 5 list U.S. meetings Treasurer, held a for the Boston meetings and of the BCMC. “The BCEC and the destinations. The campaign includes an D campaign meeting at the Seapoint conventions experience, officially Hynes are the most technologically extensive BCEC expansion plan and S Bar & Grille last week in South launched today with the unveiling of advanced convention centers in the significant hotel development in the Boston. Goldberg attracted a a new website at SignatureBoston. world, and we are known worldwide South Boston Waterfront, including a diverse crowd that reflects her com. This new identity marks for customer service excellence. The new 1,000 room headquarters hotel. In campaign. continued collaborative effort from launch of Signature Boston not only July 2014, he Massachusetts Legislature “We’re here to fight for the the Massachusetts Convention Center represents our commitment to make approved and the Governor signed a $1 middle class, and make sure Authority (MCCA) and the Boston every event we host in our city as Billion BCEC Expansion Bill. everyone has an opportunity Convention Marketing Center (BCMC) successful as it can possibly be, it also to get there and stay there,” to showcase Boston’s place as a major signifies that we are confident we can Goldberg told the crowd. meetings destination, and its reputation give our customers an experience they Want to see Goldberg, who is determined for delivering exceptional service and can’t find in any other city.” to improve the economic technology to meeting professionals. The introduction of Signature your ad in South security and stability of families “Boston is competing strongly as Boston is part of the MCCA’s 10 throughout the state, has strong a premier meetings and conventions Year Anniversary celebration for the Boston Today & support among organized labor destination,” said James E. Rooney, BCEC. Since opening the BCEC in groups. Goldberg has been executive director of the Massachusetts June 2004, Boston has consistently SBT Online? endorsed by many unions and Convention Center Authority. “Our ranked as a Top 10 U.S. meetings office: 617.268.4032 or cell: hopes the trend continues. ability to execute meetings that and conventions destination. In 2011 617.840.1355 or email at “Our campaign has received exceed our customers’ expectations the BCEC and Hynes earned a rare [email protected] great support from organized is no longer just something we strive gold standard from the International labor, as well as everyday to do: it is our Signature. Unique and Association of Congress Centres citizens who believe in our personal, a signature represents what (AIPC), making Boston only the fourth SOUTH BOSTON TODAY.COM message – that the middle a person stands for. In Boston, our city in North America and the 12th CONTINUED ON page 15 Boston Water and Sewer Commission will begin Water Main Flushing in South Boston starting: July 28, 2014 through August 28, 2014 The boundaries for the area being flushed are Summer Street atDStreet to the north, Old ColonyAvenue at Columbia Rd. to the south, Farragut Road to East 1 Street to Columbia Road to the east and Dorchester Avenue at Foundry st Street to the west.

The purpose of theWater Main Flushing Program is to improve drinking water quality for residents and businesses.

Water Main flushing will take place be- tween the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M.

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Stepping Up and Stepping Out: Your Guide to the Southie Scene and the “Southie Senses” South Boston Today begins a regular series about life in South Boston and all that it has to offer. Southie is a vibrant and growing community and By: Laela there are so many ways for residents to become connected and involved. Here are some of the best ways to see, hear, taste, touch and smell all that is Southie. From City Point to Fort Point to the South Boston Waterfront, there are so many opportunities to put your senses to good use!

The Southie Scene - Stepping Up: - Kickin’ It Like a Kid I don’t know about y’all, but I have slammer and the sweet, soft and needs. Their mission is simple: to South Boston T.E.A.M., 6:30-8:30pm, been dealing with some serious sometimes sweaty days of summah have fun while doing good. You Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant summertime sadness. With one are coming to a close, would just may not be a rider, but you can The Labouré Center, located at West whole “official” month of summer about do-me-in. So in an effort to appreciate and support their journey. Broadway and ‘D’ streets, has long left, I have been obsessively planning deflect this impending doom, check diamondgirlzmc.com been a community center where SB what I am going to do with the “rest out some of these great programs Wednesday August 6, 2014 youth have been a priority. Among of my days”. Instead of slowing and events that promote positivity The People’s Academy Fundraiser, their many programs, South Boston down and enjoying, I have been and encouragement in our youth and 6-10pm, Factory 63, 63 Melcher Street T.E.A.M (Together Engaging devouring them as if I will never seriously consider getting involved. The People’s Academy is a nonprofit Adolescents through Mentoring) have anything like it again. It’s the Make the days count, ALL year long. program that offers pre-apprenticeship has been providing our kids with same relationship I have with eating: Saturday August 2, 2014 protocol to those youth entering the structure and supportive mentors. chocolate chip cookies and pepperoni Diamond Girlz MC 6th Anniversary building trades in the Boston area. The event is an intro to the program pizza will taste just as good the next Party, 9pm-1am, Carson Place The People’s Academy engages that requires volunteers to be over time around, and summer comes Function Facility local young adults in training and 21 and commit two hours a week * at least * one time a year. When The Diamond Girlz Motorcycle job opportunities, while urging those to their mentee. idealist.org/view/ I stopped to recognize that I was Club is comprised of 8 female riders to give back to their community in event/Ng977X2hPK5P/ turning into the Cookie Monster of who are dedicated to their bikes, return, either through their trade and/ these dog days, I thought how much their fellow members and giving or other viable skills. There will be worse it would be if I were a kid. back to their community. Their silent auction items available made Knowing that vacay ends in a mere 4 annual event includes cross-city by TPA students and refreshments weeks would paralyze me. Sure, back clubs as well as out of state. They will be served. eventbrite.com/e/ to school shopping always makes it lead by example and participate in the-peoples-academy-fundraiser- easier on the soul, but acknowledging many charity rides as well as put tickets-12202360589 that I have to go back to the studies on drives for our youth and their peoplesacademyinc.org The Southie Scene - Stepping Out: Hot Fun, Summer in Southie

“Hot and happening” is a phrase the outdoors got you in a lunchtime intercontinentalboston.com feet. baystatecruisecompany.com/ often used to describe South Boston. funk? Head down to Atlantic Wharf Live Music, Thursday Nights summer-cruise-tix.php I cringe at the sound of it, and though and catch talented Berklee Music Salvatore’s, 8-11:30pm, eventbrite. Saturday August 2, 2014, 6-8:30pm, the statement can seem contrived, Students performing. They will send com/e/live-music-thursdays- Boston Harbor Wine Tasting, Boston I have to agree. I may not use the you on a momentary trip to vacay- at-salvatores-seaport-boston- Fun Cruises same language, because when I do land. atlanticwharfboston.com/ tickets-11487041049 Sip and set sail on this Saturday hear someone make that declaration, awb/events.html Barlow’s, 5-11pm (THU-SAT), evening cruise while navigating the I want to say: “don’t force it dude.” Latimbop, 6-8:30pm, ICA Boston barlowsrestaurant.com/about.htm wonderful world of wine. eventbrite. Southie has always been this way. Can’t get out of the office until Come Sail Away with Southie com/e/boston-harbor-wine-tasting- With the beach, great restaurants, closing time? Head over to the ICA Thursday July 31, 2014 tickets-11830051001 live music and so much more just and check out on of Berklee’s best Summer Party Cruise, 7:30- a short walk away the opportunity acts, Latimbop, as they perform 10:30pm, Bay State Cruise Co. for experience is endless. So while Thursday night. Grab a drink, sit Grab some friends and sail the everyone is spending hours in Cape back and relax. icaboston.org/ seas with friends Thursday nights traffic this weekend, walk down programs/performance/music/ this summer. With three floors of the street or call the Southie Shuttle harborwalk-sounds/latimbop entertainment, there’s something for to take you to one of these fun and Steel Drum Thursdays, 5-7pm, everyone. bostoneventguide.com/ Southie-situated affairs. InterContinental Boston summer-party-cruise Sweet Sounds in Southie Head over to the patio bar at the Friday August 1, 2014, 8-10pm, Kiss Thursday July 31, 2014 InterContinental Boston, sit back 108 FM Cruise, Bay State Cruise Co. Berklee College of Music Lunch and close your eyes as Pan Loco’s Enjoy Top 40 hits with some of your Sessions, 12-1:30pm, Atlantic Wharf sound takes you on an island trip favorite Kiss 108 DJs. Songs you The freezing office temps and lure of without leaving the mainland. know and love to get you on your July 31, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 11

Southie Senses:Things to touch, see, taste, smell and hear in Southie

Touch: Get A Kick Out of It Take Tuesday to a whole new level. Head on over to 315 on A and kick it up with Eliza Shirazi, on the rooftop with her Kickboxing class. An energizing way to get you that much closer to Friday. Class is an hour long and it’s suggested that you arrive 15 minutes early. begritsy.com

See: History in Action Whatever you call it, alcohol has a long and at times, sordid, past here in Boston. Boston by Foot Tour company invites you to come along on a time trip to the past and learn all about it. The tour meets at 290 Congress Street, Thursday 08/07, at 6pm. Stir the drink and the conversation…

Taste: Once It Hits Your Lips… Drink in the tastes of summer with sips at WeWork’s Sangria Social. A way for those who work in South Boston and live here to get together and discuss all things innovative in and outside of work. Elance, an online freelance collective, is the host; tickets to the event are free, but you must RSVP. Network while knocking a couple back. eventbrite.com/e/summer-sangria-social-hosted-by-elance-boston- tickets-12390106141

Smell: What’s Cookin’? JToast that roast! What better way you say? Bourbon, of course. Tavern Road is hosting a lamb roast with a side of Angel’s Envy Bourbon; $100 gets you 4 AE cocktails, a meat board, lamb, sides and COOKIES. Tickets are selling fast so: HURRY UP! eventbrite.com/e/whole-animal-dinner-with-angels-envy-bourbon- tickets-12193947425

Hear: BINGO! Ok, I actually don’t know what you say when you win, but trivia is exciting and I always want to shout something when I know the answer. William’s Tavern is now hosting Stump Trivia on Tuesday nights, from 7-9pm. Get your drink and eat on while proving to everyone that all your “useless” knowledge finally comes in handy. williamstavernsouthboston.com/events.html

CONTINUED FROM page 4 which must still be approved by the CONTINUED FROM page 6 of these hotels? “You haven’t”? of the Esplanade, near the Hatch City Council, on Tuesday morning. Pike tunnels aren’t terrorist targets. That’s strange because benefits are Shell. Swimmers must be 12 years Landsmark has served as president Only the BCEC offends “Allah”. supposed to be agreed to prior to old or older and youth swimmers for 17 years and is trustee emeritus Now, of course, the plan is to cross beginning the hotel construction that must provide documented proof of of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. trucks through the middle of Summer started about a year ago. Making their ability to swim, according to He is also widely known from a 1976 Street which will do wonders for the it even stranger is 13 of 17 citizen organizers. It’s free, but registration news photograph depicting a white traffic flow at rush hour. Residents committee members - regular is required and according to the man attempting to assault him with will no longer be able to reach citizens appointed to decide benefits conservancy, 30 swimmers will the American flag during protests their home via E Street. Trucks - voted against the first benefit offer be allowed at a time in 30-minute over court-ordered busing in Boston. will either travel on First or on yet and there’s never been another, blocks. Those interested may The other members of the board, another proposed “cut through” from which means building without it register at charlesriverconservancy. who serve staggered five-year terms, E to B and which there has been no should be a violation of law. eventbrite.com - M. Norton/SHNS include Timothy Burke, the chair, community notification. Whether it’s the Herald’s concern College President Appointed to Paul Foster, Consuelo Gonzales- Have you been notified the state for the BCEC expansion’s effect on BRA Board Thornell and Michael Monahan. repair garage is slated to move from the entire state or the more parochial Dr. Theodore Landsmark, the Four of five members are appointed D Street, where it sits across from a concerns of our residents, we need president and CEO of Boston by the mayor, while the governor new hotel to B and First Street, where answers to these questions and we Architectural College, has been gets one appointment. The board it will sit across from the homes of need to know exactly what is in the tapped as a member of the Boston oversees the Boston Redevelopment South Boston residents. legislation, what is committed to and Redevelopment Authority’s board Authority and votes on planning Have you been notified about what the neighborhood can expect of directors. Mayor Martin Walsh’s study, rezoning efforts and project the community benefit package before it’s too late. office announced the appointment, permitting. - G. Dumcius/SHNS we receive for the construction Take care till next week. 12 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 31, 2014

He was real. His office was the street. played, danced, ate, and performed at Mayor Flynn He ran marathons. He put out fires (I the BHA Unity Days. was there). He tackled the snow, not I was lucky to be there every step Is Honored At from some inner sanctum in City Hall, of the way with Ray. From the day 75th Birthday but from the snow plow. He started a he knocked on his first door until the SOUTH BOSTON TODAY concept called linkage which, for the day we all went to Logan Airport and Party By Brian P. Wallace first time, had big developers giving watched him fly off to Rome. What he lyrics to a famous Irish money to local community agencies, did he get for all that service? Nothing. song, “Finnegan’s Wake” talked about as being great. One will instead of lining just their pocket. He was shunned by the man he had Tjust might have been more be James Michael Curley. One will be That had never happened before. chosen to replace him. Nobody knows appropriate for Ray Flynn’s 75th Ray Flynn and the other will be Marty And the places that were ignored, he why. But, everyone knows it happened. Birthday Party last Sunday at the Walsh, when he is finished. I couldn’t highlighted. For 8 straight summers, Every attempt to name a particular Seapoint. “Oh there were fighters have agreed more. Ray doesn’t get Friday nights, Saturday afternoons park, building, or statue to Ray was and writers and Irish dynamiters. anywhere near the credit he deserves and Sunday afternoons Ray brought denied by the sitting Mayor, who had There was beer gin whiskey wine for the job he did as Mayor of Boston a band of professional basketball 0ver 200 things named for him. Now, and coke. There were men of high from 1983 -1993. He took over a players, professional football players, thanks to our friends Bill Linehan position. There were Irish politicians.” city that was ready to explode at the College and High School All American and Steve Murphy there is a move Flynn, Bulger, Linehan, Donovan, seams. There was racial tension in all basketball players, including Dave underway to name a suitable memorial Collins, Walsh, Lynch, Dorcena Forry parts of Boston when Ray took over Cowens, Doug Flutie, Kevin Stacom. for Ray Flynn in the city. Ray built (our honorary Irish ambassador) as Mayor. Kevin White had virtually Jimmy Walker, Scoonie Penn, and the Curley Memorial, the Holocaust Murphy. All were there, as Ray Flynn ignored Boston’s diverse communities many others and played a different Memorial and Steve Murphy would celebrated his 75th Birthday Party in for most of his 16 years as Mayor. housing development’s all -star team. not let his friend John Collins be style last Sunday, after a Mass at St. Ray personally went to some of the After the game there was a concert forgotten either. Good for you Steve. Augustine’s Chapel in the cemetery. toughest kids throughout Boston and with bands like the Temptations, I filed a bill on two separate To me one of the most moving started a dialogue which has lasted all Smokey Robinson, The Drifters, Legislative sessions to have the speeches came from our Congressman of this time. He challenged the toughest Herman’s Hermits, The Platters, and Convention Center named after Ray, Steve Lynch, when he said, “After kids in the gang to shoot against him. many other famous groups, a local and both times I was shot down by we are all gone from here, there are They laughed. He won. They had never talent show and then Ray cooked hot sitting Speakers, who pointed towards going to be three Mayor’s that will be met a politician like Ray Flynn before. dogs and cheeseburgers until it was City Hall and both said, “He (meaning dark. That went on for 8 straight years. the Mayor) wants that named after But, you will never read about him. I just shook my head and laughed. The Castle Island Association that anywhere but here. It made a I said to one of the Speakers on my Representative Nick Collins difference, certainly in the racial way out, “It’s funny; I somehow situation of the city. There was no thought that the state was paying for The Sullivan Family & beach house down the Cape for Ray. the Convention Center.” I still contest South Boston Today His place was on the burning hot that the Convention Center be named courts of all of the city’s housing the “Raymond L. Flynn Convention Are Pleased to Announce Their developments. He held press and Exhibition Center.” It started under Sponsorship of the conferences there. He met with some him; it is in South Boston, blocks 2014 of his top officials there. That was his away from where his dad worked as a office. One little kid said to me, “Man longshoreman. But, I will bow to the Castle Island Senior Shuttle I never thought a Mayor would cook wishes of the panel that Bill Linehan me a cheeseburger.” Those things and Steve Murphy are going to create Door to Door Service within South Boston made a lifelong impression on that to create to hear testimony on a suitable Will operate from 9AM to 4PM kids and thousands of other kids who location. Happy Birthday Ray. Every Saturday, Sunday & Holiday From May 24-November 2, 2014 “It's not how long life is but the quality of our life that matters most” William (Billy) J. Flaherty, Jr. March 14, 1963 - July 23, 2009

Forever in our hearts your Wife Darlene, To Arrange Your Free Round Trip Daughters Tiffany and Lauryne Transportation to Castle Island Mom, Cheryl, Stephen, Dennis, Kathy Madison, Hayden, Family and Friends Contact the Southie Shuttle at 617-268-4110 SouthieShuttle.com • 617-268-4110 5 Year Anniversary July 31, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 13

M STREET SOFTBALL – RACE FOR FIRST UP FOR GRABS SOUTH BOSTON TODAY By Mark Senna

s we move closer and closer (4 hits, 3 RBI) paced the attack for Lincoln had to hold on the rest of the athletes who play a team sport hope to the start of the playoffs, it STATS. The win moved STATS to way as the Harp & Bard played great to some day, “get the call.” Well, for Aappears that first place in the within striking distance of division defense and got a solid start from Rob Shennanigan’s lefty pitcher, Nick Lucas division will not be decided leading The Playwright. Cranberry Costello. Todd March picked up his French, his moment of glory came two until the last pitch of the regular season will have to settle for second place if league leading eighth win of the season weeks ago when the Bridgeport Bluefish is thrown on Thursday night. That’s they take care of business this week. for Lincoln. of the Atlantic League (professional how tight the race is folks. Meanwhile, Thursday’s action may have been With a full team on hand, Harp’s baseball) came calling. The Bluefish the race for first place in the Feeney the best of the week as two underdogs catcher Jim Sullivan took the night off needed a male softball pitcher to take division is also up for grabs as The pulled off semi-upset victories. First to rest his ailing feet. Jim, who is 57 on the Stratford Brakettes in a “Battle Playwright (10-4), Cranberry Café (8- up were the Islanders who were taking years young, has found some new foot of the Sexes” exhibition game played 5), and STATS (8-5) are all battling it on the Southside Tavern. At the time, wear that provides comfort but not too under fast-pitch rules on at The Ballpark out at the top with each having a couple Lincoln had more wins but Southside much traction on the softball diamond. at Harbor Yard. French finished the of games to play. had the fewest losses and therefore, had His shoe of choice? Sperry Topsiders. game with ten strikeouts in five innings On Monday, the Southside kept an inside lane to the top of the division. That’s right folks; Sully ties his dream of work. The Bluefish won the game pace with the division leaders as they However, the Islanders played inspired yacht to the Summer Street pier and when Ramon Castro (Mets, Marlins, and slapped around the Warehouse, 9-3. softball and handed the Southside a 3-1 then hauls it up to M Street for some White Sox) tripled home the winning run Southside used a nine run uprising in setback. Ben Larkins (homerun, single softball in his beautiful boat shoes. in the seventh. Congratulations Nick! the first inning and then cruised the and 2 RBI) was hitting star while yours Speaking of dreaming, most amateur By the time this article hits the rest of the way. Jim McNiff pitched truly earned the win on the mound. newsstands there will only be a week effectively to earn the win. The second upset of the night came left in the regular season. With that The second game of the evening was as quite a shocker because it was the said there are a couple of can’t miss a much closer contest as the Islanders defending champion Shennanigan’s games coming up on the schedule. On were looking to derail the division who were on the receiving end of a Monday, July 28th @ 8:15 Southside leading Lincoln Tavern crew. However, tough, tough loss. Nate Meyl (2 hits and the Lincoln Tavern will lock horns pitcher Todd Marsh did not make things with 4 RBI) and his teammates had built with first place in the Lucas division on easy for the Islanders as they couldn’t a 6-1 lead through six innings of play. the line. The following night, (7/29) the adjust to the off speed pitches. Marsh With one out and a runner on first base Cranberry Café and STATS will play carried a 3-2 lead into the sixth inning things began to unravel for the champs. for a share of the Feeney division title. before his team supplied him with Mike McGrath hit a sharp grounder to The last can’t miss game happens to be a few insurance runs. Jesse Carlton first that the fielder handled properly the final game of the season and it might struck the big blow in the inning when but his throw to second to get the force be a classic as Lincoln Tavern tries to he connected on a three-run homerun struck the base runner in the head. A block Shennanigan’s from stealing a making it 6-2. The Islanders scratched walk was then issued which loaded the playoff bye (top two in each division a run across the board in the seventh bases for Andrew Christopher. A single receive first round playoff byes). but it wasn’t enough, 6-3. and an error led to two runs making it Standings M Street Softball games are Tuesday’s action saw the Warehouse 6-3. Paul Doherty then followed with a Lucas (A) Division played weeknights, Monday through play the role of the spoiler as they game tying double down the left field Lincoln Tavern 10-4 Thursday at M Street Park. The Lucas pounded the division leading Lincoln line. The Warehouse could feel it now Southside Tavern 9-4-1 (A) division plays on Monday’s (6:30 Tavern squad 10-4 in a spirited contest. as they were very vocal in support Shennanigan’s 8-5-1 & 8:15) and Thursday’s (6, 730, & Joey Magee scattered six hits to pick of batter Ryan Martin who promptly Islanders 7-7 9pm) while the Feeney (B) teams battle up the win while infielder Jeff White singled to put them ahead to stay, 7-6. The Warehouse 7-7 it out on Tuesday’s (6:30 & 8:15) and collected two hits and five RBI to lead Playing second base, Martin also made Harp & Bard 2-10-2 Wednesday’s (6, 730, & 9pm). As of the Warehouse. a tremendous defensive play to end the this writing, the playoffs are scheduled Feeney (B) Division A share of the Feeney division was game as he gathered a “tweener” in the to start on Monday, August 4th with The Playwright 10-4 up for grabs on Wednesday night when hole and raced to first to record the out. games starting at 6:30 and 8:15. STATS 8-5 STATS took on the Cranberry Café. Having watched the two teams Cranberry Café 8-5 As always, supporting fans can follow The STATS offense went to work in chasing them in the standings lose on The Underdogs 7-6 the league through our website (www. the first inning and never took their this night, the Lincoln Tavern squad Dragons 5-10 sbsports.com), right here in the South foot off the gas pedal as they cruised were licking their chops as they JW Brokerage 4-7 Boston Today, or experience the league to a 13-6 victory. Mark Prezios (triple, took the field for the nightcap. After Village Pizza 1-12 up front and personal by taking in a game homerun, 4 RBI) and Eric MacDonald jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the first, or two. Have a great week everyone! 14 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 31, 2014

Every week, we run part of a segment from Danny Picard’s daily iTunes podcast, “I’m Just Sayin.” He can also be heard weekends on WEEI 93.7 FM and seen on Comcast SportsNet New England. This week, Danny talked Red Sox with Comcast SportsNet’s Mike Giardi (on Monday, July 28):

DANNY PICARD: Sitting here, a to be 5.00, but we’ll take that chance be able to put it all together in this Larry Lucchino and management couple days away from the July 31 for what we’re going to get in years market. We have no idea that Matt for even letting it get to this point, MLB trade deadline, and a little over one, two, and three. Kemp could do that. Do the Red Sox because we should never be at this a month away from the Sept. 1 waiver DP: Did you like the rumored deal need a big bat? Sure. But you point point right now with Jon Lester. trade deadline, let’s say the Red of Jon Lester for Matt Kemp? Is that out a couple other things. The guy has DP: Jon Lester shouldn’t be their Sox think they may have a realistic something that interests you? had health issues, but also, he’s going biggest concern. And I think that’s chance of re-signing Jon Lester, MG: It makes me want to vomit. to be 30 years old in September. That what pisses me off, because, you you can’t trade him somewhere else That’s the kind of stuff -- again, the is not a good deal to me. What they look at this Red Sox team, and yeah, and think he’s going to come back. Red Sox love to pick flaws in their should do to get a bat, is trade some they’re down and out of it now, the So you can’t trade him to LA if you own guys. This goes all the way back of the prospects and get that bat in the season is over, they’re not going to want him to come back next season. to Theo. The guys that are here, that offseason, and keep Lester around. the playoffs, but to me, if you go out Who in their right mind would leave you know can play here, they find It’s sort of maddening to me that and get a power bat in the offseason, Boston for LA via trade, and then say, these little warts on them, and they we’re even having this conversation. and you can put some of your top “You know what, I think I’m going can’t let it go. But they find somebody I just actually don’t get it. prospects in a package and really to go back to Boston.” I don’t think else in somebody else’s market, who MG: No, I don’t get it at all. And overwhelm the Marlins, and let’s say that’s realistic that he would actually they don’t know for jack-diddly- look, if you’re hell-bent on trading you get someone like Stanton and feel like he wants to come back if he squat, other than what their scouts Lester, short of trading him straight- then have a rotation that has Lester is traded. can tell them, and their scouts aren’t up for Giancarlo Stanton, which we and Lackey at the top of it next MIKE GIARDI: And again, why even in the clubhouse, and they say, know is not going to happen, then season, I think you have a shot to win do we think that they’re going to be “Oh, that guy would look perfect in I’m trading Lester for top prospects the division next year. It’s not like willing to pay him what he wants? Fenway Park.” Let me remind you of again, So that I can go turn around this has to be some crazy turnaround Because, they haven’t been, and that’s Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez. and put those prospects that the where this team has to rebuild for why we’re here in the first place. They were perfect for here, right? Miami Marlins like, and I’m going to the next four or five years. They can They low-balled him, they leak out Perfect. And then they couldn’t wait package them with my own prospects be contenders next year. That’s why that they’ll go to $100 million, and to get rid of him. And by the way, and go get Stanton in the offseason I don’t get why any of these Lester clearly that’s not enough either. So both of those guys suck now. I mean, that way. That’s the only way that I conversations are even happening. really, they’re not talking and they’re Crawford is cooked, and Gonzalez can even stomach trading Lester. And MG: Well, yeah. If Ben Cherington not making any progress. So when is having a bad year, .260 with 15 I’d still have a hard time stomaching basically said, with the Jake Peavy he gets to be a free agent -- unless home runs. Matt Kemp can’t even it because I think you probably have trade, that, “We’re concentrating on they were to just say, “Here’s $140 get on the field for the Dodgers, and the prospects to get a Stanton trade 2015,” well, if you’re concentrating million,” which they’re not going he’s a guy who’s had attitude issues done anyway, and still keep Lester. on 2015 and your owner just told to -- then he’s going to want to see and two shoulder surgeries, which Look, I’ve never been one who the Boston Herald that you still what’s out there. And when he gets basically was the start of the decline. believes that Lester is an ace, but think you’re the best team in the out there, someone’s going to offer How does that make any sense? Plus, he’s damn good. And it seems like division, but for whatever reason it him an absurd amount of money, $160 he’s owed a ton of money. How does he’s actually getting better. Some hasn’t come together this year, then million, something crazy, because that make any sense? It doesn’t make people have said it’s a salary-drive. why would you take the best pitcher that’s the way it works. Someone’s any sense to me at all. I don’t. Jon Lester doesn’t strike me on your staff and let it get to this going to look at his postseason track DP: That’s why that wouldn’t make as that kind of guy. He’s never struck situation and then be forced to have record, someone’s going to look at any sense, because if the Red Sox me as that kind of guy. So, look, I to overpay -- which I don’t believe the fact that he pitches 200 innings should be wanting to focus on paying just think that the Red Sox butchered they’re going to do -- or be forced to basically every single year, and somebody $21.5 million a season this thing. And I think they’re at a trade him? they’re going to say, “You know through 2019 -- which is what Matt point now where they’re foolish to DP: Felix Doubront and Mike Carp what, maybe he isn’t that lights- Kemp is due -- they should be wanting think that they’re going to be able have asked to be traded. Normally, I out ace, but he’s damn good, and to spend it on an ace pitcher who has to re-sign him, unless they give him would say, “Shut up, you guys aren’t he makes us a lot better. And yeah, actually proven he can succeed in this a blank check and say, “What’s it All-Star players.” Doubront was maybe at 35, 36 or 37 he’s going to market, which we know is an even going to take?” So therefore, to me, moved to the bullpen, and Carp has suck and he’s only going to be giving tougher thing to find than just pure I think it’s almost inevitable that he been used as a utility guy at best. Most us 115 innings and his ERA is going talent. You’ve got to be talented and gets traded. 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and having arm problems or the your fist when you strike someone freaky “I bumped my arm into the out with runners on second and third car door” story, which is probably in a one-run game. I don’t have any one of the dumber excuses I’ve ever problem with either of it. It’s their heard for hurting yourself. Maybe it’s stupid unwritten rules. It’s okay for just time to cut bait with him as well. soccer players to come up with their And because he’s a left, and because celebrations after a goal, it’s okay for there is some track record of success NFL receivers and running backs to there, maybe you can actually get dance in the end zone, but in baseball, something of value for him. there’s something wrong with it. And DP: Outside of the trade deadline, they all just need to sit down and say, how do you feel about this David “You know what? This is ridiculous. Ortiz vs Chris Archer situation? If you hit a home run, you hit a home Archer was upset with how Ortiz run. Celebrate.” As long as you’re handled his home run, watching not grabbing your crotch as you’re it and throwing the bat over to the running around the bases, then there dugout. Meanwhile, you can go should be no problem with it. back in the archives, and Archer is –Listen to entire conversation by kissing his bicep after a big strikeout subscribing to “I’m Just Sayin” on against the Red Sox. Archer now has iTunes. Also, be sure to follow Danny a problem with the way Ortiz flipped on Twitter and Facebook. the bat. What’s your reaction to this CONTINUED FROM page 8 whole situation? Are you just rolling class is worth fighting for. your eyes at this point, like me? Our message is real and it is and to just keep playing. But when the that a little bit distasteful, based on MG: The Rays are whiny little resonating,” Goldberg said. GM comes out and says their focus as the opportunities that Mike Carp you-know-whats, and they’ve been Deb served for six years an organization is now April of 2015, got last year. And the other thing I whining about this forever. And on the Brookline Board of guys who probably feel they should would say to both of them, is that obviously Archer is a hypocrite. You Selectmen, the last two as have more of a role on a team, I don’t they dramatically underperformed. can’t go kiss your bicep, flex, or its Chair. Deb is President of know that I have a problem with them Felix Doubront basically for much whatever, and then go whine because Adoptions With Love and on asking for trades right now. How do of the year has been throwing in the a guy flips his bat. Secondly, Ortiz the Advisory Board at The you feel about that? high 80’s, which he can’t do. His should know that he’s going to get Greater Boston Food Bank. She MG: I don’t either. I just think, stuff plays at 93-94, but it doesn’t at grief for it. And I would have loved is the Massachusetts Senate to me, last year we were kind of 88-89. And Mike Carp is what, .209 for the bat flip to come against David President’s appointee to the sold and believed and saw with with no home runs? What do you Price. I would have liked to have Treasurer’s Commonwealth our own eyes, a group of guys that think they’re going to get for you, seen him do it there, but he didn’t. Covenant Fund. She is a bonded and embraced the city, and dude? What’s out there? Whatever That, to me, would have been the graduate of Boston University, certainly gave us a ride that I don’t though. I would absolutely trade ultimate statement. I think some of Boston College Law School, think any of us expected before the Carp, and I wouldn’t care what I got these baseball unwritten rules are and Harvard Graduate School year began. Part of that was -- and in return. And Doubront, I guess you ridiculous. Guys should be able to of Business Administration. She we heard it over and over again -- always look at him and say, “He’s a celebrate. If I hit a ball 450 feet, or grew up in Brookline where was chemistry and the like for each lefty and when the stuff is good, it’s even if I hit it 375 and it just gets she still lives with her husband, other, and the acceptance of roles. pretty good.” But now, this is like over the fence, I should be able to Michael Winter, their son and Now, we’re seeing some swimming year three or four of Felix Doubront celebrate, that’s a big moment. Just daughter, Evan and Meredith. for the life raft. And I guess I find being up and down or not in shape like you should be able to pump

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