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EDITORIALEDITORIAL Celebrate and Enjoy! Something for Everyone outh Boston is a place ing the crowds turn out to enjoy There are all of these and more where March becomes a it all. We have the banquets, the going on for the next two weeks. Smonth-long celebration breakfasts, the youth sporting The hard working members of with something for just about ev- events like the Boxing Show, the South Boston Citizens As- eryone to enjoy. St. Patrick’s Day Miss Ice O Rama, the Bowl O sociation and the South Boston is paired with Evacuation Day Rama, the Free Throw Compe- Allied War Veterans Council and and our community is fortunate tition and many other athletic our other veterans posts, and of enough to have some truly dedi- activities for the kids. There is course our elected officials, give cated volunteers, who put a lot the Senior Salute, The big Road it their all with the collective of time, effort and creativity into Race and the Religious Ceremo- goal of making South Boston’s setting up an impressive schedule nies such as the Memorial Mass. St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation of events sure to bring smiles to The Patriotic Memorial Exercis- Day celebration an epic event people of every age group. es are always a hit and of course for all, whether you are long- But what brings smiles to the big parade itself, the second time residents, new arrivals or those who do all the work put- largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade visitors. These great volunteers ting everything together is see- in the world. deserve very special praise.
“Can you imagine if every school was as protected as was the OSCAR event?” – Michelle Malkin
Stepping Outside The Box...continued from front page Letter to the Editor planned 1,054-key Omni hotel across from the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. To the Editor: a difference in people’s At the same time, Millennium has been talking to Yes, it is still winter, but lives. When you donate to city and state officials about the gondola. And South at Morgan Memorial Good- Goodwill, you create jobs. Boston’s Congressman, Stephen Lynch, has apparently will Industries, we would Program participants get on- become intrigued by the idea. He told the Globe’s Jon like you to think spring the-job training in our retail Chesto that the gondola could ferry “the equivalent of – spring cleaning, that is! enterprise, graduates from 40 buses per hour, while reducing vehicular traffic and That’s because this time of our training programs get ac- eliminating carbon emissions.” year is our lowest for dona- cess to interview attire free Millennium is also willing to pay the approximately tions and we are asking for of charge, and local residents near you. For information $100 million in construction costs for the South Station- your help. In 2017, South get jobs in The Goodwill about Goodwill as well as the to-Seaport system—and to consider helping extend it to Boston residents donated Stores. Your donations help locations and hours of The residential areas of Southie near L Street, if that has any more than 760,000 pounds us advance our mission of Goodwill Stores and donation merit and support. As it stands now, the gondola would of goods to Goodwill and helping people with barriers centers, please visit www. run 30 to 50 feet above Summer Street. But things are we are very thankful. Now, to self-sufficiency to achieve goodwillmass.org
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t’s interesting what makes some private American citizens for the protec- that was thrown out from the pampered So, here’s the final question for this people happy and brings satisfaction tion of their families? Apparently, the malcontents on stage, the reception week: They sit and fume in the audience Ito them. For myself, I’m pretty easy celebs think their lives are much more Gary Oldman got for what he said was if anyone gives praise to America. They to please, but I have to say, watching the important than ours because, at their quite different. When the humbled ac- make it obvious that they lack American free fall in ratings for the glitzy awards insistence, last Sunday’s event was sur- tor praised this country and told of how pride. But as much as so many of them shows brings a big wide smile. And writ- rounded by 500 armed Los Angeles po- grateful he was for all the gifts and op- have threatened to leave the country and ing columns about it as I often do, espe- lice officers in addition to the ‘stars’ own portunities America had blessed himself move to Canada or Europe, they just cially after the latest ratings disaster just personal armed security. Wouldn’t it be and his family with, he received a stony, won’t go. Why? They sit and scowl and adds frosting to a tasty cake. And so, after nice if America’s school children were cold silence from the crowd. They clear- trash our nation at every opportunity but the numbers that came out from Sunday’s as protected as the celebrities at the Os- ly didn’t want to hear anything good know damn well that their bad attitudes Oscars found that, as bad as the decline cars? Do we see an inconsistency here? said about the United States of America. wouldn’t be tolerated any place else. in viewership has been the past few years, As they took turns condemning gun vio- this year saw the event even lose an as- lence in America, the money and roy- tounding 20% more fans. At this rate in alties THEY collect from movies they another year or so, the Oscars will be on a make and star in glorifying massacres Public Meeting podcast shown at 3am, if at all. and mayhem just rolls in. A good guess Preferring to watch the paint dry on would be that if you put it to these ac- a bedroom ceiling, no one in the fam- tors and actresses to promise never to be ily watched the show. But, we did catch in another movie where people get shot, some of the so called ‘highlights’ the next they’d flatly refuse. Hey, they wore their MASSPORT MARINE day. And yup, ever predictable, it was an- orange lapel pins and ribbons on stage, other preach and scold session where the so they’ve done their part. TERMINAL PARCEL 6 ‘celebrities’ lectured the diminished au- Many have asked since last Sunday’s dience about their brand of politics. And show if the push from the stage for gun THURSDAY, MARCH 22 22 DRYDOCK AVENUE while those groupies and wannabes in control wasn’t in part to create a dis- 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 3rd floor the live audience, much like trained seals traction, so they wouldn’t have to talk Boston, MA 02210 waiting for a fish, clapped on cue at ev- too much about the sexual abuse scan- ery leftwing rant uttered from the stage, dals that run wild through Hollywood. PROJECT PROPONENT: what remains of the TV viewing audience You know, the ones they’ve all known Pilot Seafood Properties III, LLC
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Window Into The State House Window Into The State House provides our readers a synopsis of important issues of interest, past and current, that are being proposed, debated or acted upon by the Massachusetts Legislature. Many issues that are not related to local city government services are acted upon and have a direct impact on daily life. They are tax policy, transportation infrastructure, judicial appointments, social services and health, as well as higher education. We will excerpt reports from the gavel-to-gavel coverage of House and Senate sessions by news sources focused on this important aspect of our lives. These sources include a look ahead at the coming week in state government and summaries and analyses of the past week, re-caps of a range of state government activity, as well as links to other news.
Feds to drop City Hall extortion case? Boston Globe is about to get even an important story coming out of Levenson. “It’s on my radar Mayor Walsh must be crossing pricier for customers who still want Massachusetts General Hospital: screen,” Patrick told KCUR. his fingers on this one. From papers delivered to their homes, “The hospital has just become the “I am trying to think through Maria Cramer at the Globe: Don Seiffert reports in the Boston first ED in Massachusetts to offer 2020, and that’s a decision I’m “Federal prosecutors said Business Journal. Rates may be going buprenorphine to patients with an trying to think through from a Tuesday that they may have to up as much as 80 percent for some opioid use disorder who want to personal and family point of drop extortion charges against subscribers, which means that some start treatment on the spot. There view and also whether what I two city officials accused of customers will pay more than $1,300 will be at least one doctor in the believe is going to be on offer by strong-arming organizers of a a year to receive the Globe at home. ED, 24/7, trained in a protocol somebody.” Hmmm. “On offer”? Boston music festival if a judge Given the paper’s on-again, off-again that guides patients through Is he referring to a possible vice does not reconsider his planned struggles in the home-delivery space the transition from active drug president-ticket offer? We might instructions to the jury, the latest over the past year-and-a-half, Seiffert addiction to managed addiction be misreading it. Here’s the twist in a public corruption notes the move may be part of a larger with MAT. It’s a basic, but KCUR interview. case that has dogged the Walsh strategy to get more customers to profound shift.” administration for two years.” digital subscriptions. Warren, Markey et gang The case was weak from the start, If that’s indeed the strategy, it’s Patrick on running for president: bail on Capuano so the feds, who have already lost huge gamble. A lot of subscribers, ‘It’s on my radar screen’ From the Globe’s Joshua a major Teamsters-related case in we suspect, will be dumping their He’s already signaled he’s Miller: “Giving an unexpected Boston, may be looking for an out print subscriptions when they find interested in running for president, cold shoulder to a colleague of any kind. out how much they’ll be paying. but former Gov. Deval Patrick and fellow Democrat, both broadcast that signal a bit Massachusetts senators and Globe eyes major boost to home- In the fight against opioid louder during a recent interview two of its representatives are delivery rates addiction, MGH takes a non- with a radio station in Kansas declining to back 10-term Already one of the most expensive abstinence stand City, reports the Herald’s Matt incumbent Michael E. Capuano newspapers in the country, the Martha Bebinger at WBUR has Stout and the Globe’s Michael continued on page 7
FORMER SEN. LINDA DORCENA FORRY ENDORSES NICK COLLINS FOR SENATE you’re from Mattapan or South for the Boston Globe and the Boston, we stand together.” “We Boston Herald calling for transit have worked together on so many improvements and supporting issues and he will make a great initiatives to improve access and Senator,” she added. increase economic opportunity for A Boston College graduate, all on the booming South Boston Sen. Forry was born and raised in Waterfront. Dorchester. She served for eight “Sen. Forry has been a champion years as the state representative for the people of Dorchester, for the 12th Suffolk District, Mattapan, Hyde Park, South Boston which includes sections of and our entire state,” Rep. Collins Dorchester, Mattapan, Hyde Park said. “It’s an honor to have her and Milton. She won a special support as I seek to continue the election for the First Suffolk great work we’ve done together to District senate seat in 2013 to build a better city for us all.” succeed former Sen. Jack Hart. “I’m confident that we can ormer Dorchester lawmaker First Suffolk District. Since then, she and Collins enhance public transportation, introduced Collins at Sen. Forry, who introduced Rep. have worked closely on a host improve our schools, build Fcampaign kickoff Collins at his campaign kickoff last of issues impacting their shared affordable housing and create Former State Senator Linda week at Florian Hall, said, “Nick is districts in Dorchester and South economic opportunity for all,” he Dorcena Forry has endorsed her someone that knows the beauty of Boston, including economic added. “I look forward to getting to longtime colleague and friend, state our city. He knows that it is about equality, housing, public safety, work on these important issues as Representative Nick Collins, to be connecting us. He understands the education and transportation. the next state senator for the First her successor as Senator for the issues that connect us that whether They penned two op-eds together Suffolk District.” March 8, 2018 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5
killing all four of the rescue party. was the Christmas raid at Trenton, Ironically, the act of aiding and so how did the victory at Boston “The Battle” hovering over Jennings, by the four, become so overlooked? shielded him and he survived with When the British fleet sailed away Brian R. Mahoney (In Memoriam) the loss of a hand and eye. The firing that St. Patrick’s morning they left The final of a 3-part series on the History of Evacuation Day continued all night, ending at sunrise behind their hatred of the Irish and after over 800 cannon balls had been Catholics that remains with us in guns too great to allow the British fired and the American abandoned some form and by some people to ships’ cannons to continue firing and the fortification attempts this day. Consider that the battle this action was halted. This action seems, at least initially, occurred 236 years ago but for the At “Dorchester Point” the Ameri- to have prompted the British to cease first 130 years it was never ob- cans were giddy at the British ships the town’s destruction and continue served. This is only the 108 ob- retreat. They began waving flags, the evacuation. Still by the morning servance. The ruling political elite gesturing, and generally taunting of the 14th Washington had tired of were determined to keep the Irish the British Troops at Castle Wil- the British stalling tactics. He was in their place, but the joining of St. liam (Castle Island). The British well aware more troops had already Patrick’s and Evacuation was seen at the castle had fired but found sailed from England. In any event, by the Irish, as divine intervention. the range prohibitive. To counter Washington was spoiling for a fight. That and the flood tide of Irish xperience has taught us in this, the British attempted a double “If the enemy will be kind enough to Immigration swelled their ranks to Boston that rain, sleet, snow, load of powder. Unfortunately, this come out for a fight, I mean to give political power. Prior to that every gale force winds and freezing caused cannon to explode killing and them one” he stated. In full view undesirable activity was placed in Etemperatures that arrive sometimes wounding several British. That ended and in broad daylight, the very place South Boston by the ruling elite. in February and March are known as the day’s events and on March 7 an that the very first soldiers of this new The poor house and insane asy- a “Nor’easter”. Unaccustomed, The unspoken truce seemed to be in place army, of this new nation, under this lum were placed in South Boston. British could only equate this phe- and the British began making prepa- new commanding General had given Except for the “Twin Hills”, all of nomenon to as “Hurrycane”. rations to pack up. the “last full measure”, he ordered to our “Heights” were leveled to fill in The British plan was to cross to On March 8 the intently watch- be fortified. the Back Bay. A 45 acre park cre- Castle William (Castle Island), as- ing Americans were dismayed to By late afternoon on March 16th, ated for South Boston residents was semble, and then assault across at observe and receive reports that the this final and most ominous posi- first re-claimed by the Government “Dorchester Point”. Instead General British efforts toward withdraw- tion was completed. The next day, as a military base and is now site of Howe later wrote a “Hurricane” had ing had turned into looting and March 17th, the last British ship the Convention Center. When the forced the cancellation of the assault destruction. It was then Washington cleared Boston Harbor by noon Dorchester Heights Monument was ‘in the fear they would all be lost” played his final card. With sunset as American troops entered the dedicated in 1902 the guest speaker due to the weather. The same storm the Americans, who had kept their city. These troops discovered the referred to the longstanding discrim- that drove the British indoors was last 10 cannons behind the base of final contempt of the British who ination toward the Irish South Bos- used by the Americans as a fortu- “Nook Hill” at “C” and 3rd Street, had looted and used churches and ton by noting “The Mayflower and itous opportunity to strengthen their began the construction of the final meeting houses cavalry stables. In the Shamrock have finally joined”. defenses, so that when the storm and closest battery. Late into the fact, in violation of the cease fire, Even then St. Patrick could only be abated by noon on March 6, the Brit- night the American troops labored. they set Castle William ablaze as celebrated under the umbrella of ish realized their chance to assault Then, perhaps due to overconfi- they left. Washington, expecting Evacuation Day. had passed. Undeterred, a squadron dence, a soldier lit a fire for warmth. English treachery, placed in com- Yet, even today, a simple parade to of warships weighed anchor and Almost immediately the British mand as Officer of the Day (O.D.) honor the military birth of America and with sails full attempted to close on “Green” Battery (at Washington and General John Sullivan of County our cultural heritage is constantly under the North Shore (First Street). The Berkeley Streets), alerted to their Wexford and made the password attack, No where else and no other looming Heights of the “Bush Tree” location, began a deadly fire. A com- “St. Patrick”. So in effect the great parade is singled out to be the target of Hill forced the British to attempt a pany of the 10th Artillery Regiment British Empire surrendered their others’ political agenda. Not a single dangerous maneuver. under Captain Thomas Pierce contin- first American Colony to an Irish court in Massachusetts had the courage Shifting nearly every cannon to ued to work under this withering fire. Catholic. This would probably be or honesty to give us the right that was one side of the ship, the British This unfinished position attempted comparable to a former plantation so obvious the U. S. Supreme Court intended this would allow the few to return fire. A 17-year-old Private, slave owner working and taking upheld it unanimously. 9-0! cannons remaining on the other side Stephen Jennings of Norton, dashed orders under former African slave. I have a framed sign in my house. to gain enough elevation to strike the back and forth bringing powder to “Those that laugh last, laugh best.” It was printed AFTER my mother American position on “Bush Tree”. the cannons. It was during one of How did this action, without was born. It reads “No Irish Need This rarely used tactic carried the these runs he was felled by a bursting which, arguably, the revolution Apply”. As we watch officially danger of swamping or even capsiz- shell. Watching this was 25 yr old would have failed, become a foot- sanctioned assaults on our parade and ing the ship. The North Shore at the Sgt. Obadiah Adams from Littleton note in history? Would the Revo- us continue, it’s obvious that some time was riddled with inlets, barely and 33 yr old Surgeon Enoch Dole lution have survived without their things haven’t changed all that much. submerged mud flats, and deepwa- from Lancaster. Along with two secure base in Boston? The British Still, here we stand and will always ter channels. This unpredictability, other soldiers, they grabbed a litter successfully moved in and occu- stand. Celebrate with pride. plus the batteries at “Bush Tree” and and ran to aid Jennings. Sadly, as all pied New York, New Jersey and Happy Evacuation and “Dorchester Point”, made the danger four gathered round his fallen form, Philadelphia. Over the next year, St. Patrick’s Day. of grounding a ship under American yet another British shell exploded, the only other American victory Take care until we meet again. 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com March 8, 2018
James T. Brett to Receive Gold Medal From Eire Society of Boston vices and working on behalf of those community,” said Fionnuala Quin- with disabilities, Brett joins a long lan, Consul General of Ireland. list of those who have represented A leader in Boston’s Irish com- Boston’s Irish community in receiv- munity, Brett was named one of ing the award. the “Top 100 Business Leaders” Each year the Society bestows by Irish America Magazine and its Gold Medal Award to individu- has been honored by the Chari- als the organization believes have table Irish Society of Boston, the made “significant contributions to Sligo Association of Boston, and benefit society and to their chosen the Boston Irish Business Associa- fields of expertise.” The 2017 recipi- tion. He also serves on the Adviso- ent was novelist, short story writer, ry Board of the Irish International playwright, journalist and literary Immigrant Center. critic Colm Tóibín. In 2016, the Kevin Cullen, columnist at The Gold Medal Award was presented Boston Globe who will return in 2018 to Mary P. McAleese, who served as as the dinner’s emcee, said of Brett: the eighth President of Ireland—the “With his compassion for our most second female president and the first vulnerable citizens, and for immi- from Northern Ireland. grants from all lands, Jim Brett em- ames T. Brett, president and tion’s dinner on Saturday, April 7, “It is fitting that Jim Brett is being bodies the best of the Irish. He gets CEO of The New England 2018. A tireless public servant, a leg- honored with the Gold Medal Award it from his mother Mary Ann, who Council, will receive the 2018 islative leader and lifelong advocate from the Eire Society, given his tire- brought from Ireland a strength and a GoldJ Medal Award from the Eire So- for public policy on issues such as less work over many decades on be- decency that she passed on to her chil- ciety of Boston at the Irish organiza- health care, education, financial ser- half of vulnerable members of our dren like DNA.” Notre Dame Ed Center At 200 Old Boston Youth Lacrosse Colony Ave Proposes Development 2018 Season otre Dame Education Center and our high-quality education and support oston Youth Lacrosse coaches, we believe kids should be All Saints LLC have an agree- services for years to come.” is opening its outdoor exposed to as many sports as pos- Nment to build a new education NDEC Board member, Sr. Susan Thor- practice this Saturday sible. We hope that you will expose facility and 55 units of housing at 200 Old nell, SND, added, “Over the past 25 Bfor boys (weather permitting) at your son or daughter to this great Colony Ave. the present site of the educa- years, NDEC has furthered the excep- Moakley Park at 12:00 PM to 2:00 sport and all that it has to offer. tion center today and directly across from tional educational standards of the Sis- PM. Boston Youth Lacrosse is a Weather permitting, boys will be the Washington Village Development site ters of Notre Dame de Namur. To know consolidation of the South Boston outside at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. in South Boston. that tradition will continue in a state-of- Youth Lacrosse and the Dorches- 1stgrade through 4th grade prac- More than 500 adults annually take ad- the-art building is a real blessing.” ter Youth Lacrosse programs. tice from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM vantage of both day and evening classes In addition, 55 units of housing will be Both programs have been 5thgrade through 8th grade prac- at Notre Dame Education Center. NDEC built on site of which 17% of the housing around for close to 20 years. Both tice 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM has two departments, Adult Education units will be affordable and available in programs felt it would be better to If it is bad weather, we will practice at Services and Youth Education Services. an open lottery. Parking will be provided merge the programs under one and the Condon Community School. Learn more at www.ndecboston.org. on site and underground. increase the numbers of players. 5thgrade through 8th grade prac- A majority of the Center’s students Public meetings will be held to en- Teams are a first come first serve tice from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM walk from the surrounding neighbor- sure neighborhood impacts would be program. There are no tryouts. 1st grade through 4th grade prac- The first 20 players that sign up for tice from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM hoods and/or take public transportation. addressed and that abutters, neighbors each of the teams are on the team. We will be selling new lacrosse Once construction is completed Notre and users of the education center will 20 players is the ideal number of sticks for $30 and will be provid- Dame Education Center Inc. will own and have a chance to voice their concerns players to make sure each player ing equipment on a first come, operate this nearly 10,000 sq. ft. ground and support. gets enough playing time and has first serve basis starting with the level facility. “We are delighted to have Former District City Councilor Bill a positive experience. youngest teams. this unique opportunity to work with All Linehan is working with All Saints LLC Over the past 20 years, we have If you haven’t registered, you can Saints LLC to redevelop our building,” through fruition on this development. “It had many of our players play at top go to the Boston Youth Lacrosse said Mary Rose Durante, Esq., Executive is my intention to work with neighbors and private schools in the area. And Association website bostonyouthla- Director and CEO of Notre Dame Edu- the school to see that the Sisters of Notre many play for the Boston Latin crosse.org and register. Hope to see cation Center. “The new building means Dame’s 150-year legacy of contribution to Boys and Girls teams. After high you at the field on Saturday. Any that adults and young adults in the South South Boston remains viable and impactful school our players have gone on to questions you can email Bob Fer- Boston community will be able to receive for decades to come.” said Bill Linehan. play in many different colleges. As rara at [email protected] March 8, 2018 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 7
threaten our national security of the USS Cole into Boston Harbor. Lynch Urges as well as the national security USS Cole We ask that those attending bring interests of U.S. allies and part- with them a small American flag to Secretary ners,” wrote Congressman Lynch. Port of Call ensure our servicemembers receive a “Regrettably, the State Depart- special welcome. Tillerson ment has failed to maximize its in Boston The USS Cole serves as an en- use of these critical resources.” during symbol of the struggle and According to a recent report sacrifices made by our armed forces to Protect by The New York Times, the in the war against terrorism. On State Department “has yet to October 12, 2000, during a brief U.S. Against spend any of the $120 million refueling stop in the harbor of Aden, it has been allocated since late Yemen, the USS Cole was attacked Foreign 2016 to counter foreign efforts by a small boat laden with explo- to meddle in elections or sow sives, resulting in the deaths of 17 distrust in democracy” and “not members of the ship’s crew, with Interference one of the 23 analysts work- 39 others wounded. This terrorist ing in the department’s Global attack also caused serious damage in Elections Engagement Center – which to the ship, which USS Cole crew has been tasked with counter- members heroically fought to save. ing Moscow’s disinformation ‘Determined Warrior’ is the official campaign – speaks Russian.” motto of the USS Cole, which con- This is despite assessments by tinues to serve a vital role in protect- the U.S. intelligence community ing our country thanks to the efforts that Russian President Vladi- of those who helped save the ship, mir Putin “ordered an influence as well as those who serve on the campaign in 2016 aimed at the USS Cole today. U.S. presidential election” and SBAWVC is proud to organize that “Moscow will apply lessons the St. Patrick’s Day / Evacuation learned from its Putin-ordered Day Parade, an event intended to campaign aimed at the US presi- celebrate, not just the St. Patrick’s dential election to future influ- Day holiday, but also Evacuation ence efforts worldwide.” Day and to honor the service of our ongressman Stephen Efforts to meddle in U.S. elec- he South Boston Allied War armed forces. With that in mind, the F. Lynch, the Ranking tions were also detailed in a Feb- Veterans Council (SBAWVC) SBAWVC places a strong emphasis Member of the House ruary 16, 2018 federal indictment is honored to announce that on facilitating such occasions and SubcommitteeC on National Se- against 13 Russian nationals and Tthe USS Cole, a US Navy destroyer, we are proud to have the USS Cole curity, sent a letter to Secretary three Russian organizations. The will be visiting Boston during St. in Boston to help celebrate a special of State Rex Tillerson, urging indictment detailed a widespread Patrick’s Day weekend for a port call. weekend with all of us. him to combat foreign disinfor- campaign to influence the 2016 Their arrival is anticipated on Thurs- We hope to see you on March 15th. mation and propaganda cam- presidential election that includ- day, March 15th at 2:00 PM at Black Dave Falvey Commander paigns using funds that were al- ed identity theft, bank and wire Falcon Pier in South Boston. We South Boston Allied War Veterans located to the State Department fraud, and illegal political adver- invite all of our family and friends Council for that purpose. tisement purchases. to join us at this time for the arrival [email protected] In 2016, the State Department’s “During a February 6, 2018 Global Engagement Center interview with Fox News, you (GEC) was allocated $120 mil- cautioned that Russia is already Window Into The State House and Maxine Waters (SHNS – pay lion over two years to counter undertaking attempts to inter- continued from page 4 wall). Capuano seems happy, via foreign efforts to threaten U.S. fere in the upcoming 2018 U.S. in his congressional primary Twitter, with the latter’s support. national security and interfere in federal elections,” Congress- fight against Boston City U.S. elections. The Center, how- man Lynch wrote to Secretary Councilor Ayanna Pressley.” Dan Koh’s impeccable resume. ever, has yet to spend any of the Tillerson. “You also stated, ‘I They are Elizabeth Warren, Ed But can he win in the Third? allocated funds. don’t know that I would say we Markey, Seth Moulton and Niki Speaking of Congressional “In order to combat Rus- are better prepared, because the Tsongas. Other members of the races, Dan Koh is clean cut, sian and other foreign interfer- Russians will adapt as well.’ Congressional delegation, all earnest, polite, thoughtful, a ence in future U.S. elections, The full use of the authority and within relatively safe districts, graduate of Andover and Harvard, Congress in December of 2016 resources at the disposal of the are with Capuano. and a former wunderkind at expanded the mission and man- State Department for the purpose Fyi: In a primary contest in Boston City Hall. But can the date of the Global Engagement of countering foreign interfer- which the race and gender of the 33-year-old Koh win in the Center (GEC) within the State ence in our elections would sig- two candidates are playing a major gritty, albeit changing, Third Department to ‘counter foreign nificantly enhance our ability to role, Capuanao has picked up some Congressional District? Malcolm state and non-state propaganda address this continuing national key support of late – from civil Burnley at Boston Magazine takes and disinformation efforts’ that security threat.” rights icon John Lewis (Globe) a look at Koh and his candidacy. 8 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com March 8, 2018
Working together to address transportation needs of South Boston residents
City Point Bus Terminal T MBTA City Point Bus
omas J. Butler Memorial Park
Keep cars and trucks out of the South Boston neighborhood – and preserve • Road safety study along Day Boulevard is underway and 7,000 jobs in the Port of Boston. at’s our commitment: to be a good $2.5 million has been earmarked to make improvements to neighbor and an economic engine for Massachusetts. improve safety and operations. • e City Point Bus Terminal has been modernized In the coming months, Massport will complete construction of an $85 at a cost million, multi-modal South Boston Waterfront Transportation Center of $800,000 to better serve the 650 passengers who depend on with 1,550 shared public parking spaces. e project marks another mile- the facility every day. stone in a collaborative, multi-year e ort to address the transportation • Green space has been expanded by Massport’s 4.5 acre needs of the South Boston community and keep cars out of residential omas J. Butler Memorial Park which includes South Boston’s South Boston. rst dog park.
We wanted to keep the community updated on the progress of the South • e MBTA has added buses to Routes 7 and 9 in order to Boston Waterfront Sustainable Transportation Plan under the leadership increase capacity, improve reliability and reduce overcrowding of the MassDOT Secretary of Transportation, Massachusetts Highway on this heavily used route. As a result of this $2.1 million Administrator, MBTA General Manager, City of Boston Transportation investment, customer complaints declined by 80% in September. Commissioner and Massport. • Vehicle emissions are down at Conley Container Terminal by replacing 60-year old trucks with clean diesel vehicles. In • e $75 million omas J. Butler Freight Corridor is complete. addition, truck idling time has been reduced by 40,000 hours. e dedicated roadway and bridge for Conley Container Terminal keeps 500 container trucks o East First Street and e South Boston Waterfront Sustainable Transportation Plan is a Summer Street every day. e project includes a sound barrier collaboration of Massport, MassDOT, the City of Boston and the wall along East First Street, and 95 on-street parking spaces for Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. residents. Our progress would not be possible without the continued guidance and • $6 million Summer Street reconstruction has been authorized support of South Boston community members and their elected o cials, by MassDOT and the City of Boston in the Fort Point neighbor- former State Senator Linda Dorcena-Forry, State Representative Nick hood from Dorchester Avenue to the West Service Road, and Collins, former Boston City Councilor Bill Linehan, Councilors Michael will provide better protection and enhancements for pedestrians Flaherty and Ed Flynn, the Governor Baker Administration, the Mayor and bicyclists and improved roadway drainage. Walsh Administration and the business community.
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High school seniors who reside in South High school seniors who reside in the City Boston and are interested in applying for of Boston, Chelsea, Revere or Winthrop and are interested in applying for the Lowell L. the Thomas J. Butler Memorial Scholarship Richards III Memorial Scholarship must have must have community service experience community service experience and must and must submit a 1,000-word essay. To submit a 1,000-word essay. To be considered, be considered, all academic and residency all academic and residency criteria must also criteria must also be met. be met. Scholarship applications must be received by Massport no later Scholarship applications must be received by than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018. For more information on Massport no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, the Thomas J. Butler Memorial Scholarship, including an application April 27, 2018. For more information on the Lowell L. Richards III Memorial Scholarship, checklist, please visit: www.massport.com/scholarships. including an application checklist, please visit: www.massport.com/scholarships.
Please join David W. Davis
at his Memorial Campaign Office Grand Opening Tour
Internship Saturday, March 10th
9:00am – 10:00am Dorchester Headquarters College juniors and seniors who reside in the City of 1173 Adams Street Boston and are interested in applying for the David W. Lower Mills Davis Memorial Internship must have community service experience and must submit a 1,000-word essay. To be 10:30am – 11:30am considered, all academic and residency criteria must Mattapan Headquarters also be met. 522 River Street Mattapan The David W. Davis Memorial Internship is a 13-week paid public service opportunity at Massport and is 12:00pm – 1:00pm awarded annually to an exceptional junior or senior in South Boston Headquarters college. Internship applications must be received by 668 East Broadway South Boston Massport no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27,
2018. For more information about the David W. Davis
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BFD commissioner Joe Finn to Receive SBCA Public Service Award to present this award to Commis- become mediators to achieve con- in the development and implementa- sioner Finn for his countless contri- flict resolution among staff. tion of the entry-level firefighters butions to better the quality of life From 2005-2014, he served as testing process. for all the employees of the BFD, a Division Commander in charge Commissioner Finn served in the the safety and well being of the City of all administrative functions, fire United States Marine Corps from of Boston and The Commonwealth ground operations, hazardous mate- 1979 to 1982. of Massachusetts for well over 30 rials, and technical rescue responses He has earned an Associate Degree years.” McGrath said. in Division One. In his 33 years in Fire Science from Bunker Hill Boston Fire Commissioner and Chief with the Boston Fire Department, Community College and a Bachelor of Department Joseph E. Finn was Commissioner Finn made significant of Science degree in Business Ad- sworn in on July 27, 2014. He began contributions to the department, ministration from Northeastern Uni- his career with the Boston Fire De- including establishing an EMT versity in 2008, graduating magna outh Boston Citizens’ Associ- partment in October of 1984 and rose training program that increased the cum laude. He is a leading voice ation President Tom McGrath through the ranks of the department. number of EMTs on the Boston Fire among fire chiefs in the battle against Sis pleased to announce that In 2001, he was promoted Deputy Department by 50%, and assisting in occupationally-acquired cancers. BFD Commissioner Joe Finn has Chief of Personnel, responsible for the development of state regulations In 2017 Commissioner Finn was the been chosen to receive the John W. recruitment, selection and hiring, for the use of semi-automatic exter- recipient of the prestigious Metro Fire McCormack Public Service Award as well as contract enforcement, nal defibrillators, and of legislation Chief of the Year Award, presented by at the South Boston Citizens’ As- employee assistance, and discipline. that made the fire service a major the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Associa- sociation’s 138th Annual Evacuation He initiated and trained the first player in the delivery of emergency tion. Joe is married to his wife of 32 Banquet on March 16th, at the South team of investigators to examine medical services. He also served as years Susan. They have 4 children Boston Convention Center. harassment and discrimination al- a committee member for the Massa- Billy, Kelsey, Brandon, Sean and a “It is an honor for the Association legations, and trained firefighters to chusetts Human Resources Division grand-daughter Riley. Basketball Free Throw Competition Winners ast Monday night at the the winners for the boys were Ste- Tynan Community School, phen Flynn – 1st Place, Ryan Mac- Lthere was some excellent tal- Donald – 2nd Place, Terry Markos ent on display for the annual St. Pat- - 3rd Place and Mario Blasi received rick’s Day Basketball Free Throw Honorable Mention for this division. competition. Both the boys and the For the 11-13-year-old girls Tea- girls in each age group were on fire, gan Fitzgerald took 1st Place and as they dazzled the crowd with their Lily Austin took 2nd Place. hoop shooting skills. In the 14-17-year-old division In the 8-10-year-old Boy’s Division, Joey Maiullari won 1st Place and the winners were Sean Costello – 1st Jonathan Walsh took 2nd Place. Place, Ryan Alexander – 2nd Place Trophies were awarded to the winners. and Jamali Price-Wade in 3rd Place. Honorary Chairpersons for Bridget Fitzgerald won the top the Basketball Free Throw were award for the girls. City Councilor Ed Flynn, Bernie In the 11-13-year-old age group O’Donnell and Kathy Davis March 8, 2018 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 11
28 years on the job serving the the youth of South Boston. city of Boston. He has volunteers Dianne M Horne has always had Flaherty Kick Off Breakfast for the Thanksgiving and Christ- time for her community while rais- hile honoring the mem- Evacuation Day Exercises. mas dinner and is often chauffeur- ing her 5 children, Randy, Janet, ory of Jimmy Flaherty, As a reminder of the wonder- ing senior citizens to their doc- Valerie, Greg and Tiffany with her W a son of South Boston, ful work of these awardees, a brief tor’s appointments. husband Ed. She has 9 grandchil- family, friends and perennial St. recap is highlighted. Sean Connor has been involved dren and a great grandson. Dianne Patrick’s Day and Evacuation Day Lorraine Linehan feels privileged with South Boston Pop Warner for years has volunteered at the faithful joined the 2018 Henry to serve on the board of the South since its inception and has coached weekly church bingos and has Knox award winners, which honors Boston Specials Kids and Young at various levels for a decade. He taught Religious Education classes community volunteers and unsung Adults and always enjoys spending also coached baseball for South at St Vincent’s and continues to so at heroes of South Boston. Emceed time with the members and volun- Boston Little League for a number St Monica’s. by this year’s Chairman, the inimi- teers. The South Boston Neighbor- of seasons. The Henry Knox Award symbol- table Michael J. Donovan Clerk of hood House (the Ollie) is another or- Jennifer Zablocki is an active izes the essence of dedication and Court, who was also honored with ganization that Lorraine has donated member of the Andrew Square Civic just as Knox dedicated himself to an Official City Council Resolution much of her time over the years in Association and volunteered for many the cause of freedom, these award- from Councilors Michael Flaherty support of their mission. years as the treasurer on the St Mary’s ees dedicate themselves to the and Ed Flynn commending his James “Jimmy Cahill is a retired School Parent Council, but her pas- cause of community and neighbors dedication to the importance of the Boston firefighter where he spent sion is sports and being involved with helping neighbors. 12 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com March 8, 2018
have learned,” said Laundry. McGough, Julia Casper, and “Seventh graders, Megan Harri- Lauren Woods. son and Colleen Lombard, scored “Finally,” Laundry concluded. Gatey Hoop Notes 28 points between them to give “I’d like to thank Cheech and ey White. The girls’ instruction- their team the win! I say a ‘Thank his (McDonough) gym staff, the By Gatey Volunteer Staff al league all-star game (1st and You’ to fellow seventh graders, league sponsors (Barbara Ca- n Sunday, March 4, at 2nd grade girls) also thrilled the Sara Galvin and Katherine Basz- puto Club/Kelly Collins Club/ the McDonough gym, crowd with their display of great kiewicz, for their commitment Sister Pat Club/O’Brien and O the Gate of Heaven CYO basketball. The girls have been and contribution to our program. Son’s Funeral Club) and give an basketball program held their hard at work every Saturday “As with every successful especially huge shout-out to the end-of-the season house league morning since October honing program there are many people Gavin Foundation and Executive girls’ all-star games, the boys’ their skills. They’re fortunate to thank,” Laundry added. “… Director, John McGahan, who instructional league all-star to have outstanding coaches, as from the coaches, the referees, provide us with the gym, and game, as well as the champion- epitomized in Allison Baker and the sponsors, the staff at the opportunity, to continue to bring ship finals in the boys’ cadet and CYO Legend, Marie Laundry. gym site, the players, and to ‘Gatey CYO’ to the youth of midget house league divisions. Marie Laundry, the girl’s the parents and the volunteers, South Boston.” Opening up the day was the house league commissioner, who give their time and effort. The boy’s midget league fi- girls’ house league all-star was proud of the girls who I would also like to thank Gate nal game pitted the first place game. Gatey Purple realized an participated in the program this of Heaven CYO Athletic Direc- team, coached by Paul Hogan, early 11-6 lead against Gatey season and appreciates all the tor, Kevin Lally, coaches Allison against the hottest team down White, and led at the half, 19-6. assistance the Gatey program Baker, Christina McDonagh, the stretch, the East Boston Sav- Gatey White played tough in the receives to make it so successful Margaret Keaveny, and Jean ings Bank, coached by Wynn second half but fell short, 33-21. year after year. Harrison, as well as the high Matthews and Bob McGarrell. Megan Harrison was the MVP “After sixteen weeks of prac- school-age volunteers, Jackie It didn’t look like anyone would for Gatey Purple and Teagan tice and games, the all-star games Beggan, Emily Harris, Emily beat the East Boston Savings Fitzgerald was the MVP for Gat- highlighted the skills the girls Hart, Mary Kate Hart, Allison continued on page 13
Pictured at the McDonough gym last Sunday are the Gate of Heaven Pictured at the McDonough gym last Sunday (from left to right) CYO girls house league all-stars with Gatey commissioners, Sean is Mary Kate Hart, Lauren Woods, Jacqueline Beggan, Allison Monahan and Marie Laundry, Coach Allison Baker and Christina McGough, Allison Baker, Christina McDonagh, and Marie Laundry McDonagh, and league volunteers, Jacqueline Beggan and Lauren Woods
Pictured last Sunday Pictured at the McDonough last Sun- gym is the Ryan Club, day at the coached by Paul Ho- McDonough gan. The players are: gym are Robert Wisniewski, Gatey house Ryan Alexander, Ronan league hoop Manning, Alex Beaulieu, officials, Evan Pierce, Gavin Ek- Brad Hill man, Cam Flood, Chase and James Bonny, Kyle Bonny, Trey Donovan Miller, and Tom Gillis. (not all players pictured) March 8, 2018 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 13
P.S. Deli Club Hoop Champions
By Kevin Devlin Jake Harrison contributed 9. Coach Michael Donovan was hap- n Sunday, March 4, at the py his players eked out the nail-bit- McDonough gym, the P.S. ing victory. “It hasn’t really sunk in ODeli Club defeated the Jack yet that we won the championship,” McDonough Club, 44-40, to capture said Coach Donovan. “But the great- the Gate of Heaven CYO cadet house est satisfaction I have is for the kids league basketball championship. on the team. They are unselfish in It was a hard-fought game the way they play the game of bas- throughout the entire 34 minutes ketball. And, I hope they come away of play, and when the final buzzer knowing that they played to the very sounded, the P.S. Deli Club went best of their ability. home with championship bragging “That’s what I look for,” he con- rights. For the McDonough Club, AJ cluded. “…not did we win or lose; Mansaray scored 17 points and Zack but did everyone do their very best Mitchell had 15. For the P.S. Deli so that there aren’t any regrets no Club, Emmanuel “Manny” Disla matter what the outcome. I couldn’t Pictured at the McDonough gym last Sunday is the P.S. Deli Club cadet house league (SBT’s MVP) netted 21 points, be happier, or prouder of such a hoop champions. Pictured from left to right are: Tommy White, Emmanuel Disla, Damien Alvarez, Jake Harrison, Joey Maiullari, Dermot Murray, and Coach Michael Donovan. Damien Alvarez had 11 points and group of fine, young boys.”
Gatey Hoop Notes... key rebounds down the stretch. Continued from page 12 (Please note the boys’ cadet Club the last half of the year. league championship is fea- They had a strong defense, good tured in a separate piece.) ball handling, outside shoot- The boys’ instructional league ing and great rebounding. In all-star game (1st and 2nd grade Sunday’s game, all of that was boys) put on quite a show for the on display, but their shots just packed gym, with the Blue team weren’t falling. They were edging the Black team, 10-6. getting the offensive rebounds The fans weren’t disappointed. and taking good high percent- The novice players displayed all age shots, but it was an off day the skills they learned the last offensively for Savings Club, five months: dribbling, passing, as the Ryan Club outscored the shooting, rebounding and a text- East Boston Savings Club, 20- book zone defense. They learned 9. As usual, the offense from these skills under the tutelage Savings was spread around of the Master Michael Donovan, with Greg Matthews scoring along with Fred Haddad, and the four points, two each from Paul Gatey boys’ instructional and Downey and Jack Reidy and one midget league commissioner, from Evan Filozov. Sean Monahan. We couldn’t do Despite the ferocious de- it without the dedicated teen fense by the East Boston Sav- coaches: Tommy White, Eddie ings Club, Robert Wisniewski Murray, Connor Strickland, Jake Pictured last Sunday at the McDonough gym is the East Boston Sav- from the Ryan Club was not to Harrison, Owen Donovan, James ings Club, coached by Wynn Matthews. The players are: Ryan McGar- be denied. He netted 13 hard- Buzzell and Dan Mahoney. Ma- rell, Nolan Young, Paul Downey, Greg Matthews, Ian White, Desmond, earned points from inside the honey had his debut at referee- Cikacz, Finn Cawley, Evan Filozov, Tim Whelan, Jack Reidy, and James Posehl. (not all players pictured) paint while Evan Pierce scored ing Sunday who was paired with 7. After a few tough years with Strickland who is a veteran from this team, Robert leaves the last year. “We would also like to ac- Ralph Mazzeo, Wynn Matthews, midget league after playing “The Gate of Heaven CYO knowledge the following Gatey Jerry Galvin. Matt Hogan, and the game of his life when it Program capped off another house and travel league coach- Billy Crowley. I hope I didn’t counted the most. The defense successful season last Sunday,” es,” Monahan stated further. miss anyone. of Trey Miller, Ronan Man- said Monahan. “We would like “They are Greg Lally, Matt “And lastly without doubt,” ning, Chase Bonny and Gavin to thank all the coaches, spon- Beggan, Brendan Kelly, Peter Monahan concluded. “We’re tru- Ekman forced Savings to out- sors, Cheech, the Gavin Foun- Alto, Kelly Sanborn, Paul Ho- ly grateful to SOUTH BOSTON side shots and Alex Bealieu set dation and John McGahan, gan, Bobby McGarrell, James TODAY for giving the Gatey some great picks to free up the for all their help and support Schallmo, Scott Bell, Ed Flynn, CYO program such outstanding scorers and had a number of throughout the year. Kevin Cox, Walter Steele, coverage this entire season.” 14 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com March 8, 2018
All-Star Game-The 1st and 2nd Master Michael Donovan along grade Boys put on quite a show with Fred Haddad and Sean Mona- Gatey Instructional League to the packed gym Sunday with han. We couldn’t do it without the irls Instructional All-Star The girls are fortunate to have out- the Blue team edging the Black dedicated teen coaches: Tommy Game-The 1st and 2nd standing coaches in Allison Baker team 10-6 and the fans were not White, Eddie Murray, Connor G grade girls also thrilled and CYO Legend Marie Laundry disappointed. They displayed all Strickland, Jake Harrison, Owen the crowd with their display of along with their teen coaches: the skills they learned the last 5 Donovan, James Buzzell and Dan great basketball on Sunday. Like Jacqueline Beggan, Lauren Woods, months: dribbling, passing, shoot- Mahoney. Mahoney had his debut the Boys, the girls have been hard Marykate Hart, Emily Hart, Al- ing, rebounding and a textbook at refereeing Sunday who was at work every Saturday morning lison McGough, Emily Harris and zone defense. They learned these paired with Strickland who is a since October honing their skills. Julia Casper.Boys Instructional skills under the tutelage of the veteran from last year.
Central Mass Winter Classic Mite ‘A’ Tourney Winners South Boston Youth Hockey Squirt AAA State Champions! t’s often been said that part of the outstanding Brain- Braintree has become the tree team that won the Central L-R Players: Rocco Blasi, James Baker, Dennis Lynch, Benjamin Dearden, South Boston Annex. With Mass Winter Classic Tourna- Joseph DiBlasi, Goalie Ryan McGarrell, Dimitri Markos, Ryan Alexander, James- I many former South Bostonians ment Mite ‘A ‘Division. The McFarland. Missing from picture: Harry Minucci and Jackson Ballard residing there now, it stands combination of great hockey Coaches: David Ivaska, Bobby McGarrell, Dennis Lynch to reason that the great youth talent and team work by the hockey talent that both Southie entire squad and excellent and Braintree have always coaching made it happen. K of C Free Throw Contest been famous for would merge Along with Gavin, some of ast weekend, the Knights of Columbus and become a formidable force the top scorers were Luke held the second round of their annual on the ice. And so, it has. Payzant, Tommy Ryan and L free throw event at Catholic Memorial Young Gavin O’Doherty, the Jack O’Leary. Robert Fla- High School in West Roxbury. grandson of Former Boston herty gave an outstanding The following Gate of Heaven CYO play- Mayor Ray Flynn, nephew of goal tending performance. ers who came in first and second place at this South Boston’s City Coun- The team was coached by event (from left to right) were; Colleen Lom- cilor Ed Flynn and son of South Boston native Joshua bard, Evan Pierce, Noelle Haddad, Morgan Nancy Flynn O’Doherty, Ray’s Blinn along with Mike Daley White, and Teagan Fitzgerald. daughter and Ed’s sister was and Todd Payzant. March 8, 2018 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 15
This week, Danny shared his thoughts on some of the top stories in the sports world:
t’s officially the dead zone in be able to put my money on the B’s that Kovalev was suddenly being Kovalev got screwed, twice. And the sports world. Happens every to hoist the Cup. overlooked by the boxing world, in then Ward ran off into retirement. Iyear at this time. We’ll call it the But again, the good news here is favor of Wilder, made little sense. It’s left Kovalev in a strange spot. calm before the storm. Soon, we’ll that Bergeron is an animal. And if I It spoke to a few things. For one, He’s still dominant, but those two have playoff hockey and playoff did put my money on anything, I’d fight fans are desperate to see the losses — the only two losses of his basketball, March Madness, Open- put it on a Bergeron return before heavyweight division be competitive career — are major blemishes on ing Day, The Masters, the NFL season’s end. again. Wilder undoubtedly brings what’s been one of the more domi- Draft, and yes, WrestleMania. —Over the weekend, we saw one an excitement level. I’m just curi- nant runs in the sport in recent years. In the meantime, allow me to react of the best pound-for-pound fight- ous to know why it took everybody That combination of fans yearning to a few things that are currently go- ers in the world retain his cham- so long to notice. Saturday night for a competitive heavyweight divi- ing on in the world of sports. pionship. We also saw Deontay marked Wilder’s 40th win. He’s sion and Kovalev getting screwed in —The Bruins are dealing with Wilder retain his championship. 40-0 with 39 knockouts. So, it’s the Ward fights, has led to Kovalev some serious injuries. Patrice You see, it was an action-packed not like he just showed up to main getting buried by Wilder on a Satur- Bergeron has a fractured foot. Char- weekend for fight fans. But it was event status. He’s been the champ day night in early March. lie McAvoy has a sprained MCL. also a confusing one. since 2015. But again, the despera- If it means anything at all, it And Tuukka Rask is dealing with a Wilder is the WBC heavyweight tion to make heavyweights relevant means somebody should talk Ward lower body injury. Rask’s injury is champion. He knocked out (TKO) again has forced some into a false into doing what’s right, and that’s being described as the least serious Luis Ortiz in the 10th round. But he sense of excitement. If we’re being coming out of retirement to face of the three. But who really knows. wasn’t the best fighter that earned completely honest, the heavyweight Kovalev for a third time. What I do know is that Bergeron a victory on Saturday night. Sergey division has some talent, but it’s still Unless they just plan on screwing will be back playing hockey at some Kovalev was. not as exciting as most tried to make him again. point this season, because he’s the Kovalev is one of the best in the it on Saturday. While I have you here, I’d like to toughest SOB on the planet. The world and has been for a handful of nd nobody in that heavyweight remind you to please subscribe to Bruins better hope I’m right, be- years. He knocked out (TKO) Igor division is as good as Kovalev. Him my YouTube Channel: youtube.com/ cause if Bergeron doesn’t return, the Mikhalkin in the seventh round, on being somewhat ignored and thrown DannyPicard. It’s received a minor B’s will be in serious trouble in the Saturday, and retained his WBO into the Bingo Hall attached to facelift as of late, and I’ll be launch- Stanley Cup playoffs. light heavyweight championship. Madison Square Garden on Satur- ing two new YouTube-specific shows As high as I am on Rask and But if you logged onto social me- day night has something to do with in the coming weeks, to go along McAvoy, I actually believe the dia over the weekend, you wouldn’t his opponent, sure. But the overall with some video clips of my podcast. Bruins would have the capabilities have even known Kovalev was lack of attention he received over Listen to “The Danny Picard to still make it interesting without fighting. All the buzz was surround- the weekend has more to do with Show” at dannypicard.com and them. But Bergeron is the heart and ing Wilder vs Ortiz at Barclays his two losses to Andre Ward. Both on the PodcastOne network. Also soul of this team. And without him Center. Granted, Wilder’s opponent were controversial. And in my opin- available on iTunes, Tunein, Google during that playoff grind, I wouldn’t was tougher than Kovalev’s, the idea ion, both results were wrong. Play, iHeartRadio, and Spotify.
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