Auto Loan Refinancing
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
SouthBostonTODAYOnline • On Your Mobile • At Your Door January 30, 2020: Vol.8 Issue 4 SERVING SOUTH BOSTONIANS AROUND THE GLOBE DON’T BE WWW.SOUTHBOSTONTODAY.COM Go to our South Boston Today NAIVE page to view us online. Make sure you like & share with CORONAVIRUS your favorite social media! IS A SERIOUS THREAT oston hina has a direct flight to B T h o Logan Airport, so don’t be t d u a o complacent when it comes y C S to viral pandemics. U.S. health officials are expand- ing their checks of international @SBostonToday travelers for signs of coronavi- rus. A source told WBZ-TV that coronavirus screenings will start at Want to see your ad in South Boston’s Logan Airport “soon.” Boston Today & SBT Online? The airport has so far not been screening passengers for coro- navirus, because there are no Office: 617.268.4032 or direct flights from Boston to the cell: 617.840.1355 or email at hardest-hit areas. Nonetheless, [email protected] direct flights from China cannot @SBostonToday CONTINUED ON page 6 Wallet feeling a little light? Lowering your car payment could be JUST RIGHT! It’s EASY to apply online, by phone or in person, and you AUTO LOAN could put those higher payments in the rear-view! REFINANCING Apply Today! Easy! massbaycu.org (617) 269-2700 * as low as APR 2.49% South Boston – Everett – Quincy – Seaport *APR=Annual Percentage Rate. APR includes a .25% discount for automatic payments or direct deposit. 2.49% APR is for terms up to 48 months. Monthly payment is $21.91 per $1,000.00 borrowed. 2.74% APR without automatic payments or direct deposit. Monthly payment without automatic payments or direct deposit is $22.02 per $1,000.00 borrowed. Other rates and terms are available. Up to 105% financing Federally insured based on the NADA retail value. Qualification restrictions apply. Rate, term and approval based on credit worthiness. Rates are subject to EQUAL HOUSING change without notice. Visit our website About Us tab to view our field of membership. by NCUA OPPORTUNITY 2 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com January 30, 2020 EDITORIALEDITORIAL Illegal Gun, Drugs off our Streets: Kudos to South Boston Law Enforcement Delegation Calls f you follow news in the For Public Apology neighborhood as well as Iread the official reports released by the BPD, you are aware that last Saturday, Jan- uary 25th, the Boston Police from our own C-6 unit, in co- operation with the FBI, made an arrest of a 15 year old male suspect in possession of a loaded illegal handgun and some dangerous illegal drugs. that our neighborhood has It happened in the area of 91 going for it while so many O’Callaghan Way. others unfortunately do not, Law enforcement should be is the willingness of residents commended for their efforts to cooperate with police with that brought excellent results the goal of ridding our town in the ongoing battle to keep of the scourge of drug deal- South Boston’s streets safe. ers and possible gang style Yet unofficial reports tell activity. And this is why we this newspaper that this one continue to stress the impor- arrest of the above mentioned tance of making those calls suspect could be just the tip to police, anonymously if of the iceberg and that armed you prefer, when you have adult drug dealers, believed to knowledge of, or even suspect be organized, could be pulling criminal activity is taking the strings of young offend- place in your area. ers and are constantly work- It is cooperation with law ing to recruit more teens to enforcement that has helped do their dirty work for them. put dangerous people in jail This is something all parents in the past here in Southie, it should be aware of and on the was cooperation that played lookout for. some role in last Saturday’s Activity like this is certain- arrest and it will be that same ly not happening just in South type of cooperation that will Boston. In point of fact, it continue to help keep resi- happens in every major city dents safe in the future. Once and so many suburban loca- again: Please, if you see tions as well. But something something, say something. PO Box 491 • South Boston, MA 02127 SouthBostonTODAYOnline • On Your Mobile • At Your Door South Boston Today is not liable for errors appearing in advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. Publisher • John Ciccone All South Boston Today produced artwork, design, and layout remain the sole property of South Boston Today. Reproduction in whole or part is strictly forbidden. South Boston Today reserves the right to cut, edit or reject any copy without notice. [email protected] • [email protected] South Boston Today is a Series of the Today Publications Series LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Deadlines 917 East Broadway • 617.268.4032 • Office hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am - 2:00pm Press Copy - Monday at 6:00pm • Advertisements Space Reservations - Friday at 6:00pm • Ad Material - Monday at 4:00pm • Camera Ready Ads - Tuesday at 6:00pm January 30, 2020 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 3 InformationThe Center Tom McGrath: A Dedicated Volunteer SOUTH BOSTON TODAY John Ciccone Note: talk back to John Ciccone by email at [email protected] look at the calendar tells exactly what Tom McGrath does. celebration that brings in and en- Guaranteed, your efforts will be us that we are now mov- Some of our newer residents who tertains very often far more than a appreciated as well. A ing into February – al- are not yet familiar with his good million people over the 2-3 week In closing, some might be won- ready. And as we all know, and as work will soon hear of him and period. Tom McGrath (and oth- dering why there was none of the your inquiries by letters, emails, really should make an effort to ers who will be mentioned in the usual Conservative-leaning politi- phone calls, texts and social get to know the guy. You’ll be coming weeks) is such a person cal commentary like there usu- media questions to this newspa- impressed. Along with being a and his efforts are very much ap- ally is in this space most weeks. per also remind us as you seek good family man and a long-time preciated. And for those of you Well, whether it causes you to be information on coming festivities, coach and organizer dedicated to who might find yourselves with pleasantly surprised or very disap- we are a little over a month away providing constructive opportuni- some free time on your hands, pointed, not to worry and don’t get from St. Patrick’s Day/Evacua- ties to neighborhood youth, he is why not volunteer some of that used to it. This week will be one tion Day events. Some of your the president of the South Boston spare time to help with one or two of those rare exceptions. As the questions of course are: Will Citizen’s Association (SBCA); of the events that might hold your saying goes, “Sometimes the oc- everything go on as tradition has the organization which puts on interest? As stated, there is some- casional deviation from the norm dictated for well over a hundred much of the holiday celebrations. thing for everyone coming up. serves to sharpen the blade.” years? What is the date of each McGrath and the great volunteers event? Where will the celebra- from the SBCA along with the tions be held and an array of other South Boston Allied War Veterans questions. The good news for start preparing for this sometimes Let Our Family Help Your Family those who look forward to this as early as late summer. It should time of year is yes, everything is be noted also that Tom McGrath’s still on. The date of the parade is work as a volunteer dedicated to CASPER Sunday, March 15th and consis- this town started back when he Funeral & Cremations Services tent announcements will be com- himself was just a kid. Established tiredin 1930 of watching the preening ing out soon with schedules and Tom McGrath and the member- egotists on stage and their politi- information about all the other ship at SBCA focus not just on Serving Families with Dignity and Respect cal preaching. But there is hope for big plans. events for adults, but also make through the toughestmovie of lovers times who forare also tired of all As most know, the coming sure that there is plenty of activi- over 80 theyears left-wing propaganda being put celebration and lineup of events ties for the young people of the out by Hollywood. The new Rambo takes a lot of planning and hard community including both boys Home of Personal Service movie, starring of course Sylvester work. It also takes dedicated vol- and girls of every age. Sport- Pre-Planning Specialists Stallone, called ‘Last Blood’ is said to unteers to pull it all off and make ing events and contests are many. be outstanding. It is action packed but everything go as planned. And There is the swim competition, the also sends a message about the danger that’s the first topic of this week’s Boxing Show in cooperation with Casper’s specializes in of open borders. The film critics hate column. To say South Boston is Peter Welch’s Gym, Ice O Rama Massachusetts Cremation Services & it and are melting down because of fortunate to have people who put at the Murphy Rink, Basketball Veteran Services that message, but the viewers love it.