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EDITORIALEDITORIAL Sometimes, Storms Bring Out The Best In People aving good neigh- every residential street in this time - it was the thought bors is often like the community during this that counted and people were H having an extended past weekend. Instances more than willing to help family with members of that of picking up a shovel and move the accumulating snow family you can depend on. clearing the walks or stairs for a fellow South Bostonian With the arrival of the year’s of the fallen white stuff for without giving it a second first plowable snow fall, it a neighbor, even if not too thought. In most cases, peo- was apparent that here in familiar with each other, ple didn’t even have to be South Boston, we have an especially if that neighbor asked. It was a reflex action. abundance of neighbors, wasn’t able bodied, were It just seemed to be the right who are quick to jump in and happening all over town and thing to do. It’s so nice to lend assistance, if they see a it was a beautiful thing. see the spirit of cooperation fellow resident in need of an Though it wasn’t all that that has always been strong extra pair of hands or two. big of a storm – South Bos- in this neighborhood is still This was the case on nearly ton certainly got off easy very much alive.

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et’s have a show of hands. How folk’ that they feel an obligation – a following: “No one cares about your down everyone who disagrees many readers out there have duty if you will - to show us the way. opinions. They might buy your CD’s with you and you’ll continue to Lhad enough of Hollywood’s Americans who don’t follow the or watch your movies but you don’t lose support. You are part of the so called elites and their preaching advice of these ‘special people’ are put food on their tables, you don’t reason that Donald Trump won speeches during their award shows? of course deplorables, racists, bigots pay their bills. A lot of Hollywood the election.” From the feedback we get here, the and rednecks and need to be on the is living in a bubble. They are out of If those in Hollywood, so thousands of postings flooding social receiving end of their infinite wisdom touch with common people who are intolerant of any view that differs media sites all over the country, and guidance. out there out there providing for their from theirs, are smart, they and in public forums pretty much Hollywood and many in the music families.” Another actor, Scott Baio may want to listen to Wahlberg, everywhere, it seems the number of industry have become so out of touch who has been all but black listed for Baio and a few others like Clint Americans who are tired of it grows with real Americans that they are not supporting Trump but doesn’t care Eastwood, James Woods and a every day. That literally millions of even close to being in a position to said this just this week in response handful of other proud American people are being turned off by people relate to regular working people. They to Meryl Streep’s meltdown on actors. But the odds are they won’t. like Meryl Streep, Barbara Streisand live in a fantasy world – a bubble stage: “Just keep talking the way They are just a little too arrogant, and the rest of them is now beyond which insulates them from reality. you’re talking and keep putting self-centered and tone deaf. dispute. And then of course there They keep company only with others are the likes of Rosie O’Donnell and who think and live like they do and Michael Moore, who are in a league have no understanding of what it’s The Book that has people talking and is making waves from of their own as far as being clownish. like to live in the real world. And why the Streets of Boston to the Halls of Congress. The latest example of how out of would they? Their careers, in fact touch Hollywood performers are their entire lives, consist of playing Action packed intrigue – a page turner from start to finish came from Ms. Streep during what’s roles on screen or on stage. They no called the Golden Globe Awards last longer have the ability or yes, even The Police Revolt of 2016 weekend. Yes, there are viewers that the intelligence to truly understand By Lawrence C. Mackin still tune in and watch these shows, but what life is really about. This makes the number gets smaller all the time. it even more insulting to the real And the most amusing thing is, those people, the segment of the population getting the awards haven’t got a clue that these elites consider the ‘little as to why the audience is shrinking people’, when they constantly lecture faster than a woolen sweater in a the country about how we should clothes dryer set on hot. If this keeps think and vote, what can be said and up, the only people who will care who pretty much live our lives. It’s getting gets which award will be the people old and tiresome and each time one of getting the awards and those actors these ‘stars’ does it, more Americans upset because they didn’t. get turned off. As many have now heard, Meryl Now it is coming as a shock to many Streep went into one of her typical of them as they are finding out that scolding political tirades. She made most people, a growing number of it clear that she thinks that Americans people in fact, couldn’t care less what who like football, mixed martial arts Meryl Streep, Bruce Springsteen, and probably NASCAR , rodeos, Alec Baldwin or Amy Shumer or hockey etc. are not in the same league most other ‘celebrities’ think, say or with the royalty that is Hollywood and want. In fact, a statement from one On sale now in eBook form on Book Baby, Barnes and Noble, the phonies that get paid outrageous of the saner people among them, IBooks and electronic book outlets worldwide. $4.99 in eBook sums of money for pretending to be Mark Wahlberg, in a message to his form. Will be available in hard cover and paperback in 'Print on Demand' form at Book Baby. Print On Demand paperbacks someone else. You see, they know so fellow Hollywood entertainers said can be ordered from Barnes & Noble, Amazon and other book much more than real Americans and that maybe actors should just shut up outlets starting September 29, 2015 are so much better than we ‘common about politics. He went on to say the 4 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com January 12, 2017

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 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.

No goal for Kraft’s soccer stadium What started out a fight among two of state agencies, writes in Com- tional Institutes of Health. Input on Robert Kraft’s dream of building inmates quickly escalated and posed monWealth magazine that he favors Veterans Affairs? a new soccer stadium near UMass a direct danger to correctional of- a progressive tax system for Mas- Dems plan ‘First stand’ rally this Boston may have the backing of ficers, Bennett said. “You had 47 sachusetts, but he’s no fan of the weekend at Faneuil Hall Gov. Charlie Baker, Mayor Marty inmates ready to take on those COs proposed constitutional amendment From Alison Bauter at the Walsh and UMass president Marty and they had armed themselves with that would hike taxes on million- Beacon Hill Patch: “Massachu- Meehan. But it’s the Boston Teach- knives, bats and iron pipes, and they aires: “There are rational arguments setts Senators Elizabeth Warren ers Union that appears to have killed were going to go after the COs.” on both sides, but a detached exami- and Ed Markey are among the the idea. The Globe’s Shirley Leung Michelle Williams at MassLive nation suggests that the proposed elected leaders at the head of the has the details. has more on the major disturbance, tax does not accomplish the goals fight against Republican plans to Photos of prison-riot aftermath, including a photo slide-show, cour- it purports to achieve. There is no roll back key parts of the Afford- weapons and gang scrawlings tesy of state officials, of the after- guarantee that the new money will able Care Act, and they’re taking Inmates were “getting ready for math of the near riot, including shots go to education and transportation the battle back to their home turf war” when prison guards decided to of some pretty nasty looking home- as claimed; it risks driving some with a rally planned this Sunday in use pepper spray to quell a near riot made weapons and gang-related top taxpayers out of state; it fails to Boston. Along with Boston Mayor at the Souza-Baranowski Correc- scrawlings mitigate the state’s regressive tax Marty Walsh and members of Mas- tional Center in Shirley, according Just say ‘no’ to millionaire tax system; and it seeks to embed un- sachusetts’ congressional delega- to Secretary of Public Safety Dan- Edward M. Murphy, a former precedented language in the state’s tion, Warren and Markey will host iel Bennett, as reported at WBUR. top-level commissioner at a number constitution. It is an initiative that a rally they’re calling “First Stand: ought not to pass.” Save Health Care,’ from noon until Battle escalates between CJP and 3 p.m.outside Faneuil Hall.” newspapers From the BBJ’s Catherine Car- Let Our Family Help Your Family The publisher of the Brookline lock: “Combined Jewish Philan- and Newton Voice newspapers, thropies of Greater Boston Inc., the Joshua Resnek, is calling on the largest nonprofit organization in THE CASPER chairman of the Combined Jewish the state, is renovating its longtime Funeral & Cremations Services Philanthropy, Neil Wallack, to resign headquarters in downtown Bos- Established in 1930 and calling on the group’s CEO, ton, a $15.6 million project funded Barry Shrage, to return a $1.3 mil- in part through a $10 million gift Serving Families with Dignity and Respect lion retirement bonus given to him from New England Patriots owner through the toughest of times for by CJP. The newspapers also ran a Robert Kraft. The renovation of the over 80 years front page story on how Shrage has 55,226-square-foot office at 126 effectively blocked access to his High St. started this summer and Home of Personal Service and email accounts to and is targeting a fall completion, CJP spokesperson Julie Somers said. Pre-Planning Specialists from Voice personnel. Partners CEO: ObamaCare re- After work is complete, the nine- peal was not on Trump’s meet- story office will be known as the Casper’s specializes in ing agenda Kraft Family Building at Combined Massachusetts Cremation Services & Scott Brown, are you aware of Jewish Philanthropies.” Veteran Services this? The CEO of the state’s larg- Janey’s in est health system says his meeting Community organizer Kim Janey Please visit our website for at president-elect Trump’s Mar- has formally announced she will information you may find a-Lago resort last month was not seek the Roxbury District 7 Boston helpful during a time of need focused on repealing Obamacare, City Council seat currently held by but instead was a chance for health potential mayoral challenger Tito www.casperfuneralhome.com industry leaders to provide input on Jackson, Adam Gaffin of Universal cabinet picks, Jessica Bartlett of the Hub reports. The Globe had earlier The Casper Funeral Home Boston Business Journal reports. reported Janey’s interest in the seat, 187 Dorchester Street David Casper Dr. David Torchiana of Partners which onetime state representative South Boston, MA 02127 Funeral Directors: HealthCare said Trump sought hopeful Rufus Faulk has already 617-269-1930 Joe, Dave & Ken Casper input on who he should appoint to declared he would seek. Others are head Veterans Affairs and the Na- also eyeing a run. January 12, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5

overnor Baker signed owners with fixed incomes have Linehan, Forry and into law a bill that an option to stay in their homes G grants property tax for as long as they wish.” relief to homeowners through- “While the real estate indus- Collins Deliver Real out Boston. The petition was try in Boston is booming, many presented by City Councilor long-time residents are suffering Bill Linehan and was approved with higher real estate taxes,” Estate Tax Relief by the City Council, then car- said Senator Linda Dorcena ried through the state legislative Forry. “This tax deferral will process by State Senator Linda allow Bostonians to remain in Dorcena-Forry and State Repre- their homes and cherished com- sentative Nick Collins. munities that make our city so The law establishes prop- vibrant,” concluded Sen. Forry. erty tax deferrals for long-term “There are many residents residents over the age of 55 who of our city who are on a fixed meet certain income require- income and are struggling to ments. This deferral allows keep up with rising housing long-time residents to stay in costs,” said Rep. Collins. “This their homes despite the burden new law provides much need of rising property taxes, defer- relief to long-term homeowners ring payments on their property so that they can live comfort- tax until the sale of the property. ably in their beloved homes and “Thanks to our friends in the contribute to the fabric of our Legislature for adopting this neighborhoods.” petition and passing it this ses- The real estate tax deferral sion,” said Councilor Linehan. program will be administered by “Thank you to Governor Baker the City of Boston with docu- and Mayor Walsh for their sup- ments from the deferral recorded port so that long time home at the Registry of Deeds.

SOCCER BASE Clubs, who has enhanced the quality CONTINUED from page 1 of his organization immensely. an attempt to turn around the small The Players: Mayor Walsh, UMass Public Meeting ball reputation Boston and the Com- President Marty Meehan, Robert monwealth endures. Kraft, Gov. Charlie Baker, Chancel- The University of Massachusetts lor Keith Motley, Cong. Stephen system is in need of millions of dol- Lynch, Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry, L STREET POWER PLANT lars to sustain its growth, Santander Rep. Nick Collins, Rep. Dan Hunt, Bank, while not complaining about BTU leadership, Santander CEO PLANNING INITIATIVE its valuable property on Morrissey Roman Blanco, Corcoran Jennison Boulevard, is looking to leverage Executives, Citizens of Boston. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 22 DRYDOCK AVE. that site as it competes for attention Is Columbia Point the best site in 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM RAY FLYNN MARINE PARK rd Boston for a stadium facility such as 22 Drydock, 3 Floor Conference Room with every major bank in the market South Boston, MA 02210 and then there is the Boston Teach- this with promised multi-use commit- ers Union, sitting pretty, right smack ments to the University and the City PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Boston Planning & Development Agency will be holding an open house the in the middle of it all. Talk about of Boston. Can Kosciusko Circle ac- evening of January 18th to begin a planning initiative for the L Street Edison Power tually accommodate the traffic even Plant site in South Boston, located at 776 Summer Street. Earlier this year Exelon David and the Goliaths. sold the property to Redgate/Hilco who intend on redeveloping the 15 acre site with But don’t forget the neighbor- if it gets fixed. Or is Suffolk Downs a mix of uses and new open space. hoods. Columbia Point itself and the or White Stadium, or Newmarket This initiative is intended to engage the South Boston community and determine their interests and aspirations related to housing, transportation, public realm other residential properties owned Square or others just as viable? improvements, cultural facilities and placemaking. The process will inform the by Corcoran Jennison has a stake The reality is that the Columbia development plan for the site and future zoning. More details and the planning schedule will discussed at the open house event on and Dorchester itself stands to be Point site has a deep and broad eco- the 18th. more dramatically affected by the nomic value that poses opportunities

prospects of a sports facility at the and challenges to all of those players mail to: CHRIS BUSCH Boston Planning & Development Agency doorstep to their community. South mentioned above. The community One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston is in the mix of course but process that engages citizens is Boston, MA 02201 phone: 617.918.4451 the history of South Boston and critical to the outcome of this high email: [email protected] Kraft Enterprises always looms stakes game. All the players need to large, notwithstanding the great be open and transparent or else the BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans efforts of Josh Kraft, the Execu- fallout, both political and economic, Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary tive Director of the Boys and Girls could be unpleasant, to say the least. 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com January 12, 2017

REPORT ON THE GENDER WAGE GAP ayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston M Women’s Workforce Council (BWWC) announced the release of its 2016 gender wage report. Continuing Mayor Walsh’s mission to close the gender wage gap in Boston and create a more equitable city, the report is the first in the nation annual earnings. Using this underrepresented and underpaid practices to retain and promote to use real wage data, self- data, the City of Boston and the in our workforce,” said Mayor women in the workforce. Included reported by businesses in the BWWC created a comprehensive Walsh. “Our business, academic in that number are five lead Greater Boston area. The report look into the gender wage gap and civic leaders are working sponsors: Massachusetts Mutual harnessed a software program that in Boston, and set a baseline for together to fix this, and to Life Insurance Company, Partners anonymizes and aggregates data future progress. create an equitable Boston that HealthCare, Putnam Investments, from individual organizations: “Women make up the majority has opportunity for all. I’m State Street Corporation and data was collected from more than of Boston, but like most proud Boston is leading the Vertex Pharmaceuticals. 112,000 employees, representing cities, companies and nations conversation on how to address “As an inaugural signatory of 11 percent of the Greater Boston around the world, women -- the gender wage gap, and this the 100% Talent Compact, State workforce and $11 billion in especially women of color -- are report is another step forward in Street is proud to be involved our mission.” with the BWWC and this report,” The gender wage gap report said Alison Quirk, executive found a 23-cent wage gap, vice president and chief human meaning women make on average resources and citizenship officer Public Meeting 77 cents for every dollar a man at State Street. “State Street’s earns in Greater Boston. The continued participation in average total annual compensation the Compact underscores our for women was $78,954, while the commitment to working to address average total annual compensation the root causes of wage disparity 33-39 WARD STREET for men was $103,155. in Boston so we can continue to MONDAY, JANUARY 23 125 MERCER STREET The gender wage gap varied build the diverse and sustainable 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Joseph M. Tierney Learning Center by job category: the highest talent pipeline we need for our South Boston, MA 02127 earnings parity was in the Mid- future success.” PROJECT PROPONENT: Level Worker and Administrative “MassMutual is honored to Transcend, LLC Worker job categories, where on support this important effort, PROJECT DESCRIPTION: average women earned more than standing with other companies Transcend, LLC proposes to construct a five-story, residential development totaling their male counterparts. that share our belief that gender approximately 26,548 square feet. The proposed project will have sixteen (16) condominium units including two (2) IDP Units. In addition, the development will In addition, the report found should not impact compensation,” have at-grade, garage parking for up to seventeen (17) spaces. men’s pay was composed of said Eddie Ahmed, Head of An alternate date of Monday, January 30 at 6:30 PM is scheduled in the event of inclement weather on January 23. more performance pay: men’s Human Resources for MassMutual total pay was 88 percent annual Financial Group. “We have a compensation and 12 percent cash longstanding commitment to performance pay. In comparison, making sure our employees are women’s total pay was 95 percent compensated fairly for their work, annual compensation, and five and that salary differences are

mail to: JOHN CAMPBELL percent cash performance pay. based on role, performance and Boston Planning & Development Agency CLOSE OF COMMENT The report would not be merit alone.” One City Hall Square, 9th Floor PERIOD: Boston, MA 02201 possible without the support Through this report, the BWWC 2/8/2017 phone: 617.918.4282 from the business community. has created a baseline wage gap email: [email protected] 179 companies have signed on estimate for the greater Boston

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Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary committing to report wage data sets. The BWWC created a data anonymously and to discuss best CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 January 12, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 7

(mph) to 25 mph effective now. Commissioner Gina N. Fiandaca. pavement markings, speed radar If no sign is posted, 25 mph is “People who drive, walk and ride boards, curb extensions, yield to the maximum speed limit on a bike in Boston are all asked to pedestrian signs, and other traffic that street. Drivers are advised be aware of others sharing the safety tools are all being used to to watch for posted signs that roadway and to travel on our meet this goal. indicate a modification to the streets with caution.” Reducing the default speed limit speed limit, such as in School The speed limit is being reduced to 25 mph will help to keep resident Zones where the speed limit from 30 mph to improve safety for and visitors from being involved may be lower than 25 mph. State all users of Boston’s roadways. in serious crashes in the City. owned roadways in the City of Studies show that the likelihood Boston drivers are asked to travel Boston will not be affected by of a pedestrian suffering a fatal responsibly and voluntarily comply this new law. injury as a result of being struck with the speed limit to preserve the “Reducing the default speed by a motor vehicle decreases from safety of Boston’s residents, daily limit will create safer roads for 20 percent when the vehicle is commuters and visitors. all, and I’m pleased our hard work traveling at 30 mph, to 12 percent The implementation of the 25 MPH and commitment to safer roads has when the vehicle is traveling at reduced default speed limit in created this new standard,” said 25 mph. Slower speeds make it Boston is a key accomplishment Mayor Walsh.”This is an important easier for drivers to stop when of the City of Boston’s Vision SPEED milestone for Vision Zero, the necessary. It also increases a Zero agenda aimed at eliminating City’s commitment to bringing the driver’s field of vision making it fatal and serious crashes in Boston LIMIT number of traffic-related deaths to more likely for the driver to see a by 2030. More information on zero. With our new 25 mph speed pedestrian in the roadway. Vision Zero may be found at limit, we are one step closer to The City of Boston is www.visionzeroboston.org. IS HERE achieving our goal.” committed to providing local For more information on the 25 ayor Martin J. Walsh “No one wants to be involved streets that are functional and mph default speed limit and to is reminding drivers in a serious traffic crash and safe for all users. New bicycle download informational material in M the default speed limit slowing down vehicles can help infrastructure, leading pedestrian a variety of languages, please visit on City of Boston streets will be to keep us all safe from harm,” intervals programmed into www.boston.gov/departments/ reduced from 30 miles per hour said Boston Transportation traffic signal timing, prominent transportation/25-boston.

Gender Gap Director of the Hariri Institute for CURLEY COMMUNITY CENTER IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 Computing at Boston University. set of wages consisting of all U.S. “Working alongside researchers WINTER ADULT BALLET WORKSHOPS “Ms. PEGGY RYAN” INSTRUCTOR Equal Employment Opportunity on Boston University’s campus Commission (EEOC) filings in will allow the BWWC to expand 2015, and compared this data to its mission by developing more REGISTRATION and COMPLIMENTARY INTRODUCTORY CLASS TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017 anonymously collected salary sophisticated analytics that DANCE STUDIO-K STREET ENTRANCE data from Compact signers in the identify the root causes of pay 6:00-8:00 P.M. same zip codes so that they could disparities as well as quantify the compare how representative their impact of best practices used for sample was. mitigation purposes. Together, we GET IN SHAPE FOR Building off its commitment to can make the necessary progress investing in long-term solutions, on closing the wage gap in our the BWWC also announced today data-driven economy.” THE SKI SLOPES its new academic partnership with About the Boston Women’s Boston University, where the Workforce Council COME DANCE, BWWC will now have its office. The Boston Women’s Workforce The BWWC will be hosted at the Council is a public-private Hariri Institute for Computing. partnership between Mayor Walsh DANCE, DANCE! “This partnership is a natural and the Boston Business Community outgrowth of our collaboration to close the gender wage gap and . Ballet Technique Workshop –Intermediate Level: COMPLIMENTARY CLASS HELD: TUESDAY, JANUARY 17TH • 6:15-7:00 P.M. with the BWWC to develop the make Boston the premier place software platform for privacy- for working women. So far 179 . Ballet Technique Workshop-Beginner Level I and II: preserving analytics used in the companies have signed on to the COMPLIMENTARY CLASS HELD: TUESDAY, JANUARY 17TH • 7:05-7:50 P.M 2017 gender wage report. It also 100% Talent Compact, committing . All Classes Include Exercises For Stretching and Muscle Tone underscores the importance of to report wage data anonymously 8 Week Course-$45.00 - Due upon Registration connecting computer scientists and discuss best practices to (Classes Begin week of January 24th) with social scientists to pursue retain and promote women in the innovative data-driven research,” workforce. To learn more about Private Wedding Dance Classes for Bride, Groom, Wedding Party Available upon request said Azer Bestavros, Professor of the council please visit www. All students must be a member of the Curley Community Center Computer Science and Founding bostonwomensworkforcecouncil.com. 8 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com January 12, 2017

Thank you for helping to make 2016 another record year

2016 marked another record year for the Port of Boston’s Paul W. Conley Container Terminal. More than 1,600 New England businesses depend on the Port of Boston to connect their products to the world. From cranberries to seafood, technology components to furniture, toys to shoes, the Port of Boston is essential to the Massachusetts economy, and part of the fabric of the South Boston community. • Total volume up 5%. In 2016, more than 248,300 containers were moved in and out of Conley Terminal. • Exports up 11.7%. Both exports and imports are up, and outpacing ports on the East, West and Gulf coasts. More and more New England businesses rely on Conley Terminal to export their products to the world. • Shipping lines up. In 2017, Conley Terminal will serve 12 of the world’s top 15 shipping lines. It remains the only full-service container terminal in New England. • Efficiency is up. Amid this record-breaking growth, Massport’s partnership with the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has resulted in a 30% increase in crane productivity. Last year, The Journal of Commerce (JOC) ranked Conley Terminal #1 in North America for improved efficiency. With its 7,000 jobs, the Port of Boston is the City’s 6th largest employer and contributes $4.6 billion annually to the Massachusetts economy. These accomplishments require planning, strategy and a strong partnership of government, the private sector, labor brought to you by and the South Boston community. Thank you for being part of the Conley Terminal success story. January 12, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 9

Recent South Boston Real Estate Sales Property/Type Price Sale Date Rooms Baths Sq Ft

756 East Fourth St UNIT 1 $1,190,000 12/1/16 6 2.5 1800 No One Knows The South Boston Real Estate Market Better Than Condo 9 West Broadway UNIT 609 $960,000 12/5/16 4 2 1308 Condo 36 A St UNIT 3A $715,000 12/1/16 4 1 925 Condo 736 East Sixth St UNIT 3 $699,000 12/1/16 4 2 1124 Condo 488 Dorchester Ave UNIT 3F $669,000 12/1/16 3 2 1010 Condo 542 Dorchester Ave UNIT 301 $631,000 12/5/16 4 1 1041 Condo 192 Athens St UNIT 1 $585,000 12/1/16 6 2 1527 Condo 427 East Seventh St UNIT 1 $525,000 12/2/16 4 1.5 955 Condo 571 East Broadway UNIT 1 $422,000 12/1/16 3 1 609 Condo 31 West Fifth St UNIT 1 $382,500 12/2/16 4 1 706 Condo MCM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Properties ON SITE CLEAN-UP ACTIVITIES On-Terminal Areas 900 East First Street, South Boston Representing MassDEP RTN 3-00257 Former Owner: Coastal Oil of New England (CONE) Buyers Current Owner: Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Tuesday January 24, 2017 and As part of the Public Involvement Process for the site at 900 Sellers East First Street, Massport will host a public information meeting about the remediation and assessment activities for this site. The for site is tracked by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) under Release Tracking Number (RTN) 3-00257. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information on the continued cleanup of the site pursuant to the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP). 30 The meeting will be held in the Senior Lunch Room of the Curley Community Center located at 1663 Columbia Road, South Boston, on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 7:00 PM. Please use the M Street entrance. Years Copies of the assessment and remediation documents are available 917 East Broadway, South Boston for review at the South Boston Public Library and MassDEP, Northeast Regional Office, 205B Lowell Street, Wilmington, MA 617-268-5181 01876 or on-line at http://public.dep.state.ma.us/wsc_viewer/. Interested parties may also submit written questions or concerns to James Stolecki at Massport’s Environmental Management Unit Office, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA 02128 or by e-mail at [email protected]. 10 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com January 12, 2017

Lifeguards Olivia Fenton, Tara Murphy and Shannon McGonagle pose for a photo with State Representative Nick Collins, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Matthew Beaton and Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Leo Roy, holding citations thanking them for heroic actions in the performance of their duties. Throughout the 2016 summer, the South Boston lifeguard team experienced multiple saves, medical events and searches. The team worked together, whether it was a medical event, a rescue, or a search. The head lifeguards that represent South Boston are Shannon McGonagle, Tara Murphy, Meghan Keough, Kerstin Kostigen, and Will Conroy. Governor Honors State Lifeguards for Heroic Actions t a Massachusetts State role models as the agency continues Boston team experienced multiple community and the selfless bravery House ceremony, the to recruit and train guards for the saves, medical events and searches. of these lifeguards ensures the ABaker-Polito Administration upcoming 2017 swimming season,” The team as a whole worked public has safe access to the today honored lifeguards stationed said DCR Commissioner Leo Roy. together, whether it was a medical Commonwealth’s waterfronts.” at Department of Conservation “The Baker-Polito Administration is event, a rescue, or a search. The Additionally, the Massachusetts and Recreation (DCR) managed extremely proud of their efforts, and head lifeguards that represent South Department of Conservation and beaches and pools throughout the it is my hope that many lifeguards Boston are Shannon McGonagle, Recreation has officially kicked off Commonwealth for their heroic will return to state waterfronts and Tara Murphy, Meghan Keough, its recruitment campaign, and is efforts to assist others in need pools again this year.” Kerstin Kostigen, and Will Conroy. currently seeking lifeguards and head during the agency’s 2016 summer “Massachusetts is blessed with “I am very proud of these lifeguards to serve at the agency’s swimming season. In several some of the finest public beaches brave young men and women many pools and inland and ocean instances, DCR lifeguards, who in the nation. Our residents and for their selfless commitment to beaches across the Commonwealth. receive extensive training leading tourists alike can visit these their communities” said State Candidates may submit applications up to the summer months, reacted DCR waterfronts knowing that Representative Nick Collins at DCR’s website. DCR lifeguard quickly to assist individuals under skilled, brave lifeguards are on (D-South Boston). “As a former testing and CPR certification extreme duress. hand to ensure their safety,” lifeguard, I know first-hand the dates have already been scheduled “Today we honor state lifeguards said House Speaker Robert A. risks and rewards of the job, and throughout the winter and spring at for their brave actions in critical DeLeo (D-Winthrop). “As the I commend this group for their Connell Pool in Weymouth, Madison situations,” said Governor representative for two coastal exemplary actions and lifesaving Park High School in Roxbury, and Charlie Baker. “On behalf of communities, I thank the honorees decision making in emergency the Somerville YMCA. Similar the Commonwealth, thank you for their quick thinking and actions situations.” dates have been set at the Holy for performing your duties at an and salute them for their efforts in “The gallantry of rescuers Cross Pool in Worcester and the exceptional level in order to protect keeping people safe.” like Janel, Medhi, and Jessica Worcester YMCA. Furthermore, in the public.” Local lifeguards who were emphasize the invaluable role of Springfield, classes will be available “The lifeguards we honor today honored during today’s recognition lifeguards in the Commonwealth,” at Springfield Central High School. are truly dedicated to ensuring the event: said State Senator Joseph Boncore Candidates interested in applying public stays safe at DCR managed • South Boston Team - (D-Winthrop). “Our beaches are can also call 617-626-1224 for more facilities, and will serve as excellent Throughout the summer, the South the treasures of each individual information. January 12, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 11

All In for Local Art at St Peter Academy Submitted By SPA Middle School Teacher, Ms. Charlyn Cuffey t. Peter Academy students the public installation in the water were intrigued by the artist’s process class. St Peter Academy students in grades two through eight students asked questions about its of creating such portraits because will slowly create their own work, Sin December, appreciated, construction. They learned that the many of them are pet owners. They and perhaps in the future their work pondered and marveled looking piece was about Syrian refugees also learned about another series will be hung in galleries for people at artwork in the Fort Point Arts and the reasons behind the form and of work that she was creating that in their community to see and be Community. The inquisitive color of the installation. One student was separate from her dog portraits. inspired by. students spent the day looking at the referenced the exhibit to a book their Through this they were able to learn Meet the exemplary teaching staff exhibitions Materials Witness at the class had been reading which was that artists do not always have to of St. Peter Academy at their Winter Atlantic Wharf and Unearthing at the based on the story of Vietnamese focus on one way of working and Open House on Tuesday January FPAC Gallery with FPAC Executive Refugees. The students interacted many artists are always exploring and 24 from 9:00-11:30 am and 3:00- Director Emily O’Neil acting as and learned a lot from the artists and developing their artwork. 6:00pm. Can’t make the open house our tour guide. SPA students also gained a wonderful experience. Overall, the students had a but want to learn more – Private had the pleasure of viewing the After meeting the artists and wonderful experience meeting tours are available upon request. public art piece SOS (Safety Orange listening to their discussion on their the artists, expanding their views St Peter Academy, an independent Swimmers) with the artists Ann art piece we gathered together to of art, and seeing art in their own community based private school, Hirsch and Jeremy Angier who talked view the exhibit Unearthing by Page community. It was wonderful is South Boston’s only Toddler to the students about their public art Pearson Railsback and Barbara because this artistic collage of artists through Grade 8 School. It is piece and why they created them. We Leiner. The students were fascinated and their artwork was not portrayed privately funded, enriched with also had the pleasure of entering and with the exhibit because of the colors in a museum or on canvas. Instead extended learning hours and viewing the live workspace of artist used in the paintings. They also felt it was a close up look at the creative summer programs, and fosters a Jennie Griffith. that they could comprehend more process, created by artists who live nurturing, safe and individualized In Materials Witness students about this particular exhibit because and work in the community and environment. The student/teacher observed artwork based on common it was in the form of paintings which displayed in galleries that are in the ratio is 6:1 which is ideal for materials. They viewed many different they were more familiar with. The community. It allowed the students creating exemplary instructional pieces in many different forms such teachers asked the students which to see that art is not just in museums models filled with interactive as sculptures, videos, installations, paintings they appreciated and why. but also all around them and even learning opportunities. The school and assemblages. Many of the works Many students chose the abstract where they live. They were able to is located at 371 West Fourth displayed confused the students paintings due to the different layers view art which made them question Street and is currently accepting and made them wonder is this of colors being used in them. and wonder about their artistic applications for the year round really art, this is, until Ms. O’Neil’s After viewing the exhibit we views in regards to the renaissance toddler program and 2016 school conversations about each art piece. departed and met artist Jennie of art. With the inspiration that they year – To learn more about the After viewing the exhibit, we were Griffith in the space she utilizes as a gained viewing all the art pieces school and all programs visit www. very fortunate to meet the artists studio & home. Students were able and meeting the artists, students stpeteracademy.com or schedule who created the public art piece SOS to see and hear about her art process began to collect material to create a private tour by contacting Ms. and learn about their process behind and also view her studio space. They their own sculptures or assemblages Doreen Brown or Ms Maria Blasi their work, and the meaning behind were able to learn about her work using household items or recycled at 617-268-0750 or email SPA@ the piece as well. While looking at creating dog portraits. The students materials in their own artwork in StPeterAcademy.com. 12 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com January 12, 2017

TURFMUTT URGES EVERYONE TO ‘BONE UP’ ON WISE WEATHER PRACTICES s snow and ice storms hit task so everyone can go about the sweet smell and taste, pets will Foundation and has reached more this winter, environmental ‘their business’,” says Kris Kiser, link or drink antifreeze if found than 62 million children, educators Asuperhero and real-life president and CEO of the Outdoor puddled on sidewalks or garage and families since 2009. Through rescue dog, TurfMutt, urges everyone Power Equipment Institute and floors. But anti-freeze is toxic to classroom materials developed to “bone up” on wise wintertime TurfMutt’s guardian and rescuer. cats and dogs. Clean up spills and with Scholastic, TurfMutt teaches practices to keep everyone safe “But remember never to put your consider using a brand made from students and teachers how to during snow and ice removal and hand in the chute or auger to clear propylene glycol instead. “save the planet, one yard at a times of falling temperatures. First, a blockage. Always use a clean- • Keep the water flowing. Dry time.” TurfMutt is an education when Old Man Winter comes calling, out tool.” winter weather can be dehydrating, resource at the U.S. Department of TurfMutt reminds everyone that pets Once sidewalks, driveways and not to mention freezing. Break up Education’s Green Ribbon Schools, feel the cold as easily as humans other outdoor areas are cleared and ice in your pet’s water bowl and the U.S. Department of Energy, despite their fur coats. Reduce useful again, remember that pets be sure they have regular access to the U.S. Environmental Protection outdoor activities when temperatures require special care in freezing clean, fresh water. Agency, Green Apple, the Center dip low and keep them inside during temperatures. “After I rescued Lucky, a.k.a for Green Schools, the Outdoors severe weather. TurfMutt’s Pet-Friendly, Wise TurfMutt, from an Indiana highway Alliance for Kids, the National Remember in most jurisdictions, Winter Tips: years ago, he donned his superhero Energy Education Development homeowners are required to clear • Forgo pet haircuts and let winter coats cape and has worked hard to ‘paw (NEED) project, Climate Change sidewalks and walkways in the protect them against the elements. it forward’ by issuing seasonal tips Live, Petfinder and the U.S. Fish event of a snowstorm. When using • Check ears, paws and tails for regularly,” Kiser says. “Every pet and Wildlife Service. a snowthrower to clear driveways signs of frostbite or getting raw can be a TurfMutt hero, but only About OPEI and sidewalks, keep kids and from ice and snow. if we keep them safe and happy The Outdoor Power Equipment pets away from the equipment. • Wipe down your pet’s belly, during all kinds of weather.” Institute (OPEI) is an international But TurfMutt and his pet friends legs and paws to remove ice- The TurfMutt environmental trade association representing more thank you for remembering melting chemicals, which can education and stewardship program than 100 power equipment, engine to make a path to your pet’s irritate and cause serious illness was created by the Outdoor and utility vehicle manufacturers bathroom area. “Snowthrowers if licked or swallowed. Power Equipment Institute’s and suppliers and is the advocacy make quick work of an arduous • Change your antifreeze. Due to (OPEI) Research and Education voice of the industry. January 12, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 13

First Snow Storm of 2017: A Piece Of Cake By Jessica Grande/SBT Christmas Eve. be accurate until the sun slowly the kids was one of the chief among Now, we don’t want to jinx the began to warm things up but Sunday them. And though Boston getting off he first snow storm of 2017 rest of the winter, so we’re knocking afternoon. But the cold is nothing easy this time may have irked some has come and gone. Total on wood as we say what a big really. Hey, we’re New Englanders of our friends and family members Taccumulation amounts varied. difference from 2 years ago, when and frosty temperatures invigorate from those hard-hit areas of the The Town of Rockland reported 17 as we all remember, by this time we us and keep us awake – right? South Shore, we deserve a break inches and parts of Duxbury got 20 had snow piled up everywhere like So, the first storm of 2017, from getting ‘dumped on’ like there inches. Depending where you are in small mountain peaks and with a whether it was just a warm-up or a was a target hanging over us like we Plymouth and Carver, you may have new storm seeming to arrive every prelude for bigger ones to come, or have so often had happen in the past received as much as two feet. And few days. How can anyone forget an indication of a relatively calm while our neighbors to the south just the Cape and Islands, according to the Mayor needing to send out a rest of the winter, was taken in stride coasted through the winter. It’s our several people we spoke to and using request, almost a plea, to Boston and for the most part provided some turn to get a snow storm that is a their own words, “got hammered”. residents to kindly refrain from pretty nice activities. Sledding for relative ‘piece of cake’. But here in Southie, all things jumping out second and third floor considered, our first storm of the year windows? Yet, the reality of the wasn’t bad at all. situation was that in some situations, It was actually a fun day for people actually HAD to jump out of Quality Heating Oil & many people, who got some good a window, into a waiting snow bank Expert Heating Services fresh air and exercise shoveling because there was too much snow and sometimes merely brushing blocking their doors and the window or “brooming” the 4 to 6 inches of and was the only way out until Customer service is our business fluffy powder that fell on us from March if no one shoveled. Even mid-morning Saturday into the snow lovers were saying ‘Uncle’ by - Heating Oil Discounts evening hours. Often entire families mid-February that year. - Automatic Delivery could be found out there together But that was then and this is now, - Budget Payment Plans with the kids having a blast and the so keep your fingers crossed that - Complete Heating Service adults seeming to enjoy it as well. this winter is a lot tamer than some It was the type of snow fall that if others have been. Was it cold after 641 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 • 617-268-4662 it came just 3 weeks earlier, would and during the storm last weekend? www.metroenergyboston.com have made a beautiful storybook Sure. The term bone chilling would 14 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com January 12, 2017

Providence College Hockey Game at Fenway Park Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and former Ray Flynn start historic hockey game at Fenway Park by dropping ceremonial puck. Walsh is the first B.C. graduate to be elected Mayor of Boston and Flynn is first Boston public high school graduate since the 1950’s to be elected Mayor of Boston. He is also a former All American Academic basketball player at Providence College.

CoatKids Drive Kids Coat Drive – Commerce Bank recently donated warm coats for children of all ages to the Boston Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) for their coat drive. Through their partnership with the Boston Housing Authority, P.A.L. distributed the coats to children in need.

Pictured, from left to right, are: Bill Stoddard, Executive Director of the Boston Police Athletic League; Nate Pusey, Managing Director/Boston Market Leader of Commerce Bank; and Greg Davis, Director of Family Services for the Boston Housing Authority.

Youth Ambassador Spring Semester Meetings Begin! he South Boston Community community service projects, health will be held every Tuesday January Community Health Center, Dental Health Center is pleased related trainings and art based – spring 2017. This year Youth and Eye Care building – 386 West Tto announce that Youth activities that engage youth in the Ambassadors will be involved in Broadway 2nd floor. Ambassadors Program meetings life of the South Boston community. a wide variety of activities and If you would like more information for the spring semester will begin Applications to become a new Youth trainings to promote a healthier and about the Youth Ambassador program Tuesday January 17, 2017 @ 5:30 Ambassador are being accepted for more fulfilling life. Meetings are please contact Mayra Rodriguez- p.m.! Youth ages 12 and older are two weeks, at the January 17th and held every Tuesday evening from Howard (617) 464-7423 or Linda encouraged to attend the meetings 24th meetings. 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. The location of Doran (617) 464-7463, at the South to learn more about participating in The Youth Ambassador meetings the meetings is the South Boston Boston Community Health Center. January 12, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 15

This week, Danny gave “Pic’s Picks” for the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs:

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (+4.5) over digit spreads in the NFL. I don’t has a brutal pass defense. I just don’t I guess, if you put a gun to my head, Falcons like them, especially when it’s over see how the Patriots lose this one. And I’ll trust the coach that has the home -It’s been a nice little season for Matt 14, like this one on Saturday night. I also don’t see how Brady doesn’t field. Chiefs win by a field goal. Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons. But I’m The Patriots already beat the Texans put up at least 35 points at home. The COWBOYS (-4) over afraid we’re about to see the real Matty 27-0 this season. That was back in back-door cover scares me a bit, but Green Bay Packers Ice on Saturday afternoon. And that’s Week 3 at Gillette Stadium. Tom I’m willing to risk it. -In my original playoff predictions the Matty Ice that soils himself in a big Brady didn’t even play. He was still KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (-1.5) over last week, I had the New York Giants spot. The pressure will be on a Falcons serving his four-game Deflategate Pittsburgh Steelers defeating the Packers at Lambeau. team that finished the regular season suspension. And Brady’s backup — -I’m assuming that the popular opinion I was wrong, therefore, Green Bay with an 11-5 record, winning the NFC Jimmy Garoppolo was hurt too. So from NFL analysts will be to fear the heads to Dallas for perhaps the most South and clinching a first-round bye it was New England’s third-string Pittsburgh Steelers because of their anticipated Divisional showdown of in Week 17 as the No. 2 seed. Atlanta quarterback — Jacoby Brissett — scary offensive weapons. You saw the weekend. Aaron Rodgers is red hot, has to be thrilled that it doesn’t have to who made the start. My question is, those weapons on full display in an but he may be without Jordy Nelson, go to for this one, but it’s still if Brissett can lead the Patriots to a easy win over the Dolphins in who suffered two fractured ribs in the not a matchup they prefer, seeing that 27-0 win over the Texans in Foxboro, the Wild Card Round last weekend. It Wild Card win. And Dallas is the No. the Seahawks’ defense allows just 18 what can Brady do to them? The Pats won’t be as easy on Sunday afternoon 1 seed in the NFC. You don’t need me points-per-game, which ranks third in finished the regular season with the in Kansas City against the No. 2-seeded to tell you about the Cowboys’ offense. the NFL. The No. 3-seeded Seahawks best record in football at 14-2. They Chiefs. Pittsburgh whooped Kansas But I guess I just wonder how much have already beaten the Falcons once are the No. 1 seed in the AFC. And City back in Week 4 in Pittsburgh, the playoff experience will factor into this season, back in Week 6 in Seattle, they’re clearly on a mission. So while 43-14. The Steelers are one of the this game. I think you’ll see a lot of 26-24. Ryan threw an interception late the spread is the highest playoff spread hottest teams in the league, so rolling people picking the Packers because in the fourth quarter, and the Seahawks since 1998, it’s certainly justified with them to the AFC Championship of Rodgers. But Dallas already beat ended up kicking a game-winning when you compare the two teams. I wouldn’t be the worst bet in the world. Green Bay this year, in Green Bay, field goal on the ensuing drive. Ok, so expect this one to come down to the But this rematch will be in Kansas 30-16. Rookies Dak Prescott and I trust Atlanta’s offense much more quarterbacks. It’s been ’s City, which, especially in the playoffs, Ezekiel Elliott both had big games. in its own building. But not to the biggest issue over the years. They is one of the toughest buildings to play But again, it’s that word “rookie” that point where I trust Ryan to protect the paid Brock Osweiler to be the guy in. The Chiefs won their division at I’d be concerned about, if I were a football when the game is on the line. that gets them over the hump, but how 12-4 and earned a first-round bye with Cowboy fan. For me, as a non-Cowboy I expect Seattle’s physical defense to confident can the Texans be in him some help from Derek Carr’s injury fan, I wouldn’t be concerned just yet. keep this one close throughout. So if he was benched late in the regular that clearly affected Oakland’s season. That concern would come in the NFC I like the points here. But I also like season for a guy named Tom Savage. I think KC will benefit from the bye Championship if they have to play the Seahawks to force a couple big Osweiler got his job back in Week 17 week and the home-cooking against a defense like Seattle’s. You have to turnovers and advance to the NFC because Savage suffered a concussion. a Steelers defense that isn’t anything get there first. But I expect that the Championship. Houston might have a false sense of Alex Smith should fear. Plus, when it Cowboys will. Dallas by 10. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (-16) confidence coming off a Wild Card comes to trusting coaches, this isn’t the Listen to “The Danny Picard over Houston Texans win over an Oakland Raiders team game to trust either Andy Reid or Mike Show” at dannypicard.com and -You know how I feel about double- that started a rookie quarterback and Tomlin to make the right decision. But on WEEI 93.7 FM.

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