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EDITORIALEDITORIAL Throwing Rocks And Bottles Will Get Them Nowhere he live video footage of what is going over that if attacked, the border patrol would re- on at the southern border shows that spond with force. When you are being pelted with T what the news media has been trying flying objects meant to inflict injury, responding its hardest to convince the American people with non-lethal pepper spray is indeed showing about the ‘caravans’ is not accurate. The hun- restraint. That there actually were a few women dreds of people, mostly young men, storming and children in the mix trying to breach the bor- the border fence last weekend, hurling rocks der wall was unfortunate. But rather than blame and bottles at our soldiers and border patrol the border defenders for the result, the finger of personnel, who are just doing their jobs, are blame should instead be pointed at the adults who not all the gentle refugees fleeing persecu- should know better. tion seeking a better life as those in the press What kind of parents would knowingly put are even now, continuing to claim. Though their children in a volatile and dangerous situa- the majority of those who made their way to tion is the question that should be asked by the There are legal ways to enter the the border are most likely decent folks, the media, not how could the border patrol do such that have worked for more two centuries. If those hundreds who violently tried to crash our a thing. The people that make up the migrant in the caravan feel they don’t need to follow our border are criminals, pure and simple. caravan have no right to demand they be let into laws, they should turn around and go home. Be- Those assaulting the border fence, and our this country and attempt to crash through the cause President Trump has made it quite clear – troops defending it, were warned over and border when that demand is denied. they’re not getting in.

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ing up on March 23rd, 2019, The chance for qualified of applicants in so many areas Municipal that’s less than 4 months candidates to become police that the chances becoming a away with a deadline for fil- officers if they pass the test is member of law enforcement and MBTA ing an application to take the promising. It’s been reported have increased. But remember, Police Exam, test on February 5th. that there are fewer people, a candidate must be qualified, The application process both men and women, seeking ready both physically and men- March 23rd began back on November 6th careers in law enforcement. tally and without a disqualify- and there are still plenty of This is a situation that runs in ing criminal record. How to Apply, opportunities to apply. The cycles from time to time and In recent years, the pay rate fee for this written exam is has many times over the years. and benefits for police officers What You $100 and the eligibility is entry For example, it’s also been have become more lucrative. would be a good time to give level and open to the public. reported that many police and In fact, Boston’s police force it a try, sign up for the coming Should Know The deadline for applying is sheriff’s departments around has become the envy of much test and see how you do. February 5th and there will be the country are functioning of the country, primarily of For more information on SBT Staff Report an additional charge, a late fee, with less staff than needed. For course for its reputation for the upcoming exam, what it hose who may have of $50 for applications re- example, the Boston Police professionalism and success, takes to qualify and additional been thinking about ceived after this date. The test Department at one point was but also because of the excel- information about being a po- Ta possible career in itself will be given at various said to be nearly 400 police lent pay and benefits packages lice officer go to www.mass. law enforcement are in luck. locations around the state and officers short because of retire- that comes with the job. gov/service-details/2019- The exam for Municipal those locations will be an- ments and fewer applicants. It’s So, if you you’ve thought municipal-and-mbta-transit- and MBTA Police is com- nounced in the coming weeks. because of the lower number about police work, now police-officer-exam

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his got quite a feel welcome in every one of them. quite entertaining. But I guess some included photos and drawings. On few comments by email, He puts his heart and soul into people just feel the need to get phys- it was written the following: T phone calls and on our so- his job, is held in high esteem and ical in an effort to work off all that “Dear Mr. Ciccone, Thank you cial media sites regarding the war respected by the members of the Thanksgiving turkey. Hey, whatever and the staff at South Boston Today of words taking place between department and is willingly on call makes them happy? for doing such a wonderful job of Boston Police Commissioner Wil- 24/7. But what has also earned him THANK YOU SBCA! including our school in your week- liam G. Gross and the ACLU and it respect is his willingness to speak I’d like to close this week’s col- ly newspaper. Happy Thanksgiving was overwhelmingly in favor of the out on the tough issues and not be umn with a special heartfelt and to all! From all of us at South Bos- ‘Commish’. Commissioner Gross, cowed by political correctness. very sincere Thank You to the ton Catholic Academy” affectionately known as ‘Willy’ Like many large cities, Boston students at South Boston Catho- It was easy to see that a lot of by many of his colleagues, rank has a gang problem and a drug lic Academy for the big, beauti- work and thought went into this and file police officers and people problem. And he just doesn’t talk ful Happy Thanksgiving card they awesome card and I was honored to in all of the city’s neighborhoods about these issues, he takes the ac- hand made and sent to my home. receive it. I will frame it and cher- was criticized by the local chapter tions he feels are needed to deal It was signed by the students and ish it. Again – THANK YOU! of ACLU and other activist groups directly and effectively with them for what they say is his ‘profiling’ with the ultimate goal of solving of suspected gang members. The the problems. Now, by bluntly Let Our Family Help Your Family combined groups have filed a Pub- speaking out about the gang and lic Records lawsuit against the de- drug problem and openly laying partment, because of what they say out what he feels needs to be done CASPER is the unfair targeting of various to solve them, he rubs some influ- Funeral & Cremations Services groups in the city. ential people the wrong way. They Established in 1930 We don’t have all the exact word- don’t seem to like it. But Com- ing of the lawsuit, so I won’t get missioner Gross doesn’t let this Serving Families with Dignity and Respect into the details of it, but let me be frighten him or deter him from do- through the toughest of times for among literally thousands of Bos- ing his job and a good job it is that over 80 years tonians that have come down open- he’s doing. ly and publicly in support of the He has a refreshing style and he Home of Personal Service commissioner and in opposition to is appreciated by most Bostonians the ACLU’s criticism and add my because people know his goal is Pre-Planning Specialists name to the high praise this new their public safety. Keep up the commissioner so richly deserves. great work you are doing Com- Casper’s specializes in Yes, Commissioner Gross has missioner. Your efforts continue to Cremation Services & been identifying suspected gang make this city a better place to live. Veteran Services members, who have been on police And don’t let the detractors get to radar for quite some time. He has you. They are few in number, as Please visit our website for declared war on the gangs in this the outpouring of support you’ve information you may find city, including the notorious MS- received clearly shows. helpful during a time of need 13 gang to the delight of most. This Well, the Black Friday shopping is a man who came up through the frenzy has come and gone and seems www.casperfuneralservices.com ranks in the department, knows the to get crazier every year nationwide. streets of Boston like the back of his Riots at shopping malls, gunshots, Casper Funeral Home hand and is highly respected in ev- assaults, screaming, yelling, grown 187 Dorchester Street David Casper ery neighborhood of the city, all of adults brawling on department store South Boston, MA 02127 Funeral Directors: which he feels very comfortable in, floors over a sweater or a flat screen 617-269-1930 Joe, Dave & Ken Casper especially since he has been made to like it was a blood sport, it’s all 4 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com November 29, 2018

of the expected Pelosi leadership Window Into The State House team when the new session begins in Window Into The State House provides our readers a synopsis of important issues of interest, past and current, that are being proposed, debated or January, Nik DeCosta-Klipa reports 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. at Boston.com. But first Clark must 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 defeat California Rep. Pete Aguilar government activity, as well as links to other news. in a caucus vote.

As Moulton puts out peace feel- effectively sending out peace feel- district, the Salem News reports. Hodgson to home protesters: Go ers, Pressley announces she’s ers to Pelosi, now that it appears his ahead, make my day backing Pelosi coup attempt isn’t going to succeed. Clark faces big leadership vote Bristol County Sheriff Thomas U.S. Rep.-elect Ayanna Pressley He’s not quite surrendering. More like tomorrow Hodgson is almost hoping those hopped off the political fence yester- exploring terms for a truce. As the weakened U.S. Rep. Seth lefty punks at FANG Collabora- day, officially announcing she’s back- Interestingly, Pelosi, besides Moulton seeks peace talks with Nan- tive show up at his house again to ing Nancy Pelosi for House speaker, deciding whether Moulton should cy Pelosi, U.S. Rep. Karherine Clark protest – because if they cross any reports the Globe’s Travis Andersen. kneel next time she sees him, has could be elected vice chairperson of legal line at all, he and his boys And what timing. The New York a few more centrist-Dem fires to the Democratic Congressional cau- are ready to pounce. “We’re going Times and the Washington Postre- put out, as the Post reports. And cus tomorrow, making her the fifth- to lock you up,” Hodgson tells the port that U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, the Moulton has some progressive- highest ranking member of the party Herald’s Sean Philip Cotter. ringleader of opposition to Pelosi, is Dem fires to put out in his home in Congress and an important part continued on page 7 South Boston Students Earn BC High Honors ll young men of South Boston achieved Hon- ors for the First Quarter at Boston College High School. For High Honors an upper- classmanA must have at least a 3.8 quality point average and all grades C+ or higher. For honors upperclassmen need a 3.2 QPA and all grades C- or higher. Freshmen need a 3.16 QPA and all grades C- or higher. Boston College High School is a Jesuit, Catholic, college-preparatory school for young men founded in 1863. The school enrolls approximately 1600 students from more than 100 communities in east- John Flaherty 2019 High Honors ern Massachusetts.

Daniel Murtagh 2019 High Honors Chase Thomas 2019 High Honors Joseph Arlauskas 2019 Honors Arbri Leka 2020 High Honors Tyler Woolf 2020 High Honors

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Senator Collins Advances Gas Workers Bill eral things to encourage National Grid, a multi-billion-dollar international business, to bring the negotiations to a resolution and end the lockout, including: • Restricting National Grid’s ability to ap- ply to Chapter 90 state reimbursement funds • Restricting any increases in gas or elec- tric distribution rates for customers • Requiring National Grid to continue pay- ing for health insurance for the employees “It is unacceptable that National Grid would put their profits before the wellbeing tate Senator Nick Collins recently of their employees who do dangerous work presided over Senate Session, ad- and I am proud to stand with my colleagues vancing legislation to the Joint in denouncing this short-sighted greed” said CommitteeS on Telecommunications, Util- Senator Collins. “I look forward to helping Councilors Flaherty & Flynn To Hold ities, and Energy which would address the achieve a swift resolution so that the hard- ongoing labor dispute between National working men and women of USW Local SB Waterfront Transit Plan Hearing Grid and the 1,200 members of USW Lo- 12003 and 12012 can get back to work. It oston City Councilor At- for the project. In addition, they cal 12003 and 12012. is particularly concerning that we are head- Large Michael F. Flaherty will discuss what opportunities for Since the gas workers contract expired ing into the holiday season, with very cold and Boston City Coun- community input will be afforded on June 24th, 2018, they have been locked temperatures, and these employees are still cilorB Ed Flynn will hold a hearing to South Boston residents, in par- out from working on National Grid proj- out of work while construction projects are at the City Council this Friday, ticular South Boston’s Fort Point ects, grinding construction to a halt and stalled without heat.” November 30th at 10am regard- and South Boston’s Waterfront threatening public and consumer safety. The bill now moves to the Joint Commit- ing the South Boston Waterfront neighborhoods. The bill that was advanced, HD 4975, An tee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Sustainable Transportation Plan. Flaherty said, “Given that signif- Act relative to the employment of certain Energy where it will have a public hearing The Councilors seek to obtain cur- icant funding and resources have workers by National Grid, would do sev- as it moves through the legislative process. rent status updates and timelines continued on page 14

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The State of the Edison Advisory Group (IAG) meetings resilience and environmental issues. long-term solution for additional Continued from from page occurred over the next several During these meetings, which were ridership generated by the develop- fatigue. Indicative of the challenge months to discuss the proposal and chronicled by this publication, the ment, outside of the proposed pilot that residents and elected officials its impact on the neighborhood. majority of residents who spoke con- program, which MassDOT found have in dealing with the volume of Over 300 comments were submit- tinued to raise concerns regarding the particularly concerning given the infrastructure and real estate de- ted by residents, elected officials, height, massing, and density of this marketing of the project as being velopment project-related matters, and government agencies. Elected newest proposal. At a packed meeting transit-oriented. several public meetings were sched- officials raised concerns around at the Tynan School with the BPDA Following review of the 2018 Pro- uled on November 13 at the same density, traffic, noting that the and development team in September, posal and written comments, EEA’s time but in different locations in the proposal would increase traffic and elected officials asked for a show of certificate noted that the develop- area, including BPDA sponsored street congestion while overwhelm- hands on the project. The vast major- ment should consider additional meeting on 21-35 West 2nd Street ing the neighborhood’s public ity of those in attendance raised their revisions to its preferred alternative at 50 West Broadway, a MassDOT transit system, and environmental hands in opposition to the project. to reduce impacts, including, but Design Public Hearing regarding contaminants. Several elected officials also not limited to, further reductions Roadway Construction Cypher Comments from those meetings criticized the failure of the 2018 in the size of the project to reduce Street, E Street, and Fargo Street, as and review of written comments Proposal to include estimated ve- traffic impacts. EEA also identified well as the City Point Neighborhood on file criticized the height, den- hicle trips from the newest devel- the need for a revised analysis of Association Monthly Meeting. sity and massing of the project as opment proposal, pointing out that the project’s transportation impacts Nonetheless, the residents of out of place in the South Boston the estimates were provided to the that better characterizes its effect on South Boston have proved in the neighborhood and for providing community for the first time at the transit and identification of alterna- past that they will not be “worn only the bare minimum in terms of public meeting rather than in the tive mitigation measures. down” by a bureaucracy that is affordable housing under the City proposal’s filing. Elected officials 2019 is here and South Boston’s intent on “getting its way” even in of Boston’s inclusionary develop- also questioned how the develop- elected officials have been working the face of significant opposition. ment policy. ment team concluded that the new hard and keeping close watch on The Edison Project’s public meet- In August 2018, Redgate and proposal would decrease the num- the proposed redevelopment of the ings have been stretching on for Hilco filed its Draft Environmental ber of average trips per day from Boston Edison Power Plant. For almost two years and attendance at Impact Report/Draft Project Impact roughly 10,000 trips to approxi- over two years, they have listened these meetings at the Tynan School Report with EEA and the BDPA in mately 5,000 trips. to resident concerns about the proj- had dropped off considerably after response to the comments received Throughout these meetings, com- ect’s deficiencies regarding land the September 2018 meeting, where over the course of 2017. munity members renewed criti- use, transportation, density, and community opposition was made Comparing the 2018 Proposal cisms that this new proposal failed quality of life. clear by a show of hands from with the 2017 Proposal reveals that: to provide more than the bare mini- Are their efforts and concerns those in attendance. (1) the unit count dropped from mum in terms of affordable housing falling on deaf ears? The comment So, first, here is the brief but 1500 units to 1344 units; and the City of Boston’s inclusion- period regarding the 2018 Proposal detailed history of the project (not (2) buildable space decreased ary development policy. Review closed in October. Despite requests often chronicled by the public from 2.1 million square feet to 1.93 of written comments to EEA also from residents and elected officials, agency, unless one has the time to million square feet; reveals that elected officials and the BPDA refused to extend the wade through thousands of pages (3) maximum building heights state agencies were critical of the comment period. Given the history of documents) and what might lie dropped from 220 feet to 206 feet 2018 Proposal. of documented opposition to the ahead as 2019 approaches. (with building heights ranging As reported last week, the South project, why is the BDPA allow- In May 2017, after a series of from 82 feet tall to 206 feet tall); Boston elected delegation has been ing this proposal to move forward? public meetings, the develop- and (4) the number of parking vocal in their opposition to this Why are significant changes in the ment team, led by Redgate Capital spaces increased from 987 spaces development, voicing concerns development proposal not been Partners (Redgate) and Hilco Real to 1397 spaces. over the massing and density of forthcoming in writing? Estate (Hilco), filed an environmen- The 2018 Proposal did not provide the project, traffic congestion, and As some fear, is the strategy to tal project notification form and a calculation of the daily trips gener- the lack of clarity surrounding the simply tire out the neighborhood expanded project notification form ated by this new proposal (these estimated vehicle trips. In a writ- with constant public meetings? with the Executive Office of Envi- numbers were provided in the fall at ten letter, the elected officials asked Maybe the South Boston elected ronmental Affairs (EEA) and the a later public meeting and estimated the development team to provide officials should host a meeting and Boston Planning and Development approximately 5,000 trips per day details as to reasonable alternatives invite Redgate and the BPDA to Agency (BPDA). The Project Form generated by the development). In to the current proposal. attend as guests and hear from resi- included 2.1 million square feet of order to address potential impacts on In a letter submitted to EEA, dat- dents and neighbors directly and mixed-use residential, commercial, public transit, the newest proposal ed October 30, 2018, the Massachu- clearly. Residents in general expect and hotel space. The initial design included a pilot program to operate setts Department of Transportation and are comfortable with something called for an estimated 1500 units a private bus service inbound toward (MassDOT) stated that it opposed being built there, just not the cur- of housing and 987 parking spaces, South Station along the MBTA’s the mitigation proposal to provide rent proposal. with over 10,000 daily vehicle trips Number 7 bus route. supplemental service along the In the meantime, residents are per day. The proposal also called The BPDA hosted another round of MBTA Number 7 bus route, noting encouraged to continue to submit for the construction of new streets, IAG meetings and four public meet- that the duration of the program comments on the currently proposal blocks and buildings, with heights ings during September and October was not made clear. MassDOT also by emailing them to Tim Czerwien- reaching as high as 220 feet. for discussions on transportation, land noted concerns that the develop- ski, the BPDA Project Manager, at Public meetings and Impact use and design, and climate change ment team had not committed to a [email protected] November 29, 2018 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 7

will have better, more affordable op- enable Boston to achieve efficiencies Mayor tions, as we work together to create in areas such as traffic management, inclusive growth for our city.” safety and energy efficiency. Announces These technology enhancements Verizon and the City of Boston are are in addition to Verizon’s original amending the existing TV license Partnership $300 million investment to build agreement to expand Fios TV ser- a 100 percent fiber-optic network vices. More than half the homes in With Verizon platform across Boston. The expan- Boston now have access to this all- sion of Verizon’s wireless small cell fiber network, and Fios service is WiFi program; to working to protect Verizon will accelerate small network now almost doubles that available in Dorchester, Hyde Park, Net Neutrality rules that ensure a fair cell deployment for additional investment to nearly $600 million Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Roslindale, and open internet. wireless broadband capacity, total. Verizon will also be contribut- Roxbury, Seaport, South Boston and The City of Boston’s Broadband bring Fios Internet and TV to all ing $1 million over eight years to the West Roxbury. The new amendment and Digital Equity efforts improve city neighborhoods, and provide Boston Digital Equity Fund to help will enable Fios TV expansion as the access to affordable and reliable Verizon Smart Communities support programs that provide af- fiber network is built in South Bos- high-speed Internet for households products and services. fordable access to broadband to un- ton, South End, Allston, Brighton, and businesses, expand the availabil- derserved residents. Back Bay, Charlestown, East Boston, ity of high-speed Internet in public ayor Martin J. Walsh and “The City of Boston has been a tre- Fenway and Downtown. places, and facilitate ease of access Verizon announced a new mendous partner for us, and a great Verizon today also announced fur- to up-to-date digital tools. Enabling partnership that will accel- leader in building the digital city of ther plans regarding its long-term a more competitive broadband mar- Merate Boston’s plan to be one of the the future,” said Kyle Malady, Chief lease of more than 450,000 square ketplace is at the cornerstone of the most technologically advanced cities Technology Officer of Verizon. “To- feet for its technology workforce at City’s work to ensure that households in the nation, giving residents more gether we’re creating a platform of The Hub on Causeway. Verizon’s and businesses can choose among choice. Building on the partnership innovation with the latest technol- presence at the Hub on Causeway a range of high quality, affordable formed in 2016, Verizon will expand ogy that will benefit Boston resi- will include 16 floors of innovatively high-speed Internet options. its local wireless network speed and dents, businesses, universities, first designed space, of which, five floors Yesterday, Mayor Walsh also an- capacity to its local 4G LTE network, responders and visitors for decades will be reserved for incubators, ac- nounced Boston has appointed its expand Fios internet and cable tele- to come.” celerators, and partners. new Chief Information Officer, Da- vision to all neighborhoods in Bos- Under an a new 10-year wireless Mayor Walsh has been committed vid J. Elges, who will lead the City’s ton, and collaborate with Boston on agreement, Verizon will significantly to bringing more equity and choice efforts to enhance online service Smart Communities solutions. expand its wireless small cell net- to residents throughout Boston, from delivery, empower City employees “Our partnership with Verizon re- work throughout the city to bring launching Boston’s first-ever Digital with effective digital tools, use data flects one goal: to make sure all of more speed and capacity to its exist- Equity Fund, which aims to provide to focus resources where they are Boston’s residents have access to the ing 4G LTE network. support to community-based orga- most needed, and improve access to most advanced digital technology The City of Boston will provide Ve- nizations that help Boston residents technology and broadband across all both now, and in the future,” said rizon with a streamlined permitting fully connect and participate in to- Boston neighborhoods. Elges will Mayor Walsh. “We’re making sure process for the installation of new day’s media and information land- continue Boston’s work with Veri- Boston is the best digital city in the small cells and Verizon plans to pro- scape; to bringing WiFi hotspots to zon as the City continues to provide nation, and through partnerships with vide a host of Verizon Smart Commu- the Boston Public Library’s lending more choices and more access for all companies like Verizon, residents nities products and services that will program; to Boston’s Wicked Free of Boston’s residents.

Window into the State House... sonal reasons “and in anticipation of type of oversight? Among the ideas be- the opening of the state’s first retail pot Continued from page 4 the need to address family matters in ing floated: A statewide transit author- shops, the city of Boston was quietly 2019,” Walsh’s office said in a state- ity that would oversee both the T and putting the finishing touches on a host Amid ridership and fare revenue ment last week, reports WBUR. The regional transit authorities. agreement to open a pot shop in Bos- declines, the T’s pension costs rise to Herald’s Kathleen McKiernan notes Meanwhile, CommonWealth mag- ton, probably by early next year. But ‘unsustainable’ levels Dorsey’s departure has created an azine’s Bruce Mohl reports that may- Mayor Marty Walsh, who opposed le- CommonWealth magazine’s Bruce education leadership void at the top, ors and city managers across eastern galization of marijuana, doesn’t seem Mohl pulls double duty this morning, as the city also searches for a new Massachusetts are forming a new excited about hosting a weed joint in reporting on the T’s continuing rider- school superintendent. coalition to advocate for the MBTA’s Boston, reports ’s Brooks ship and fare-revenue declines in one commuter rail system. We’re sur- Sutherland. “I hope the taxation’s story and the T’s “unsustainable” and Is it time for a statewide mass-tran- prised such a coalition didn’t already worth the human toll,” Walsh said “spiraling out of control” pension costs sit board? exist. Btw: The Herald had a story when asked about the prospect of new in another story. Unless we’re mistak- The Globe’s Adam Vaccaro has a over the weekend about the launch revenue for the city. en, something isn’t adding up at the T. piece on what comes next after the of a new state study to pinpoint the The Globe’s Dan Adams reports that legal mandate for the MBTA’s Fis- Boston area’s worst traffic spots. pot-shop rollouts, despite last week’s Boston now has two big education cal and Management Control Board, hype, could be rather slow moving posts to fill which was created after the winter cri- Not sold: Walsh sure doesn’t sound forward in Boston and elsewhere. The Rahn Dorsey, who became Bos- sis of 2015, expires in mid-2020. There gung-ho about retail pot shops Herald’s Jordan Graham, meanwhile, ton’s first-ever “education chief” in seems to be a consensus that some sort As the media descended last week has a helpful list of pot shops set to 2014, has stepped down due to per- of oversight needs to remain. But what on Leicester and Northampton to cover open in the near future. 8 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com November 29, 2018

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Indeed, including people with dis- Foundation Study found that more possible for more people with dis- Employment abilities in this initiative could make than 68% of people with disabilities abilities to secure successful careers. progress toward easing the high rate are striving to work. These activities Adoption of universal design helps all Wanted: of unemployment faced by these were defined as people preparing for workers, including people with dis- talented workers. Companies, too, work, searching for work, or looking abilities, physically access and function People with would benefit by focusing on inclu- for more hours at an existing job. in the workplace. Many companies find sion and taking advantage of the Undiscovered talent they can connect with a significant pool disabilities are skills and expertise that people with Many companies recognize that of workers just by introducing a few disabilities bring to their jobs. people with disabilities can contribute low-cost accommodations. eager to work Much progress has been made in to their competitive advantage. As America’s competitive edge improving the quality of life for peo- noted in Training Industry magazine, Certainly, the strength of a well- ple with disabilities in our lifetime. people who spend their lives facing trained and educated workforce is Still, challenges persist, particularly obstacles and meeting challenges, can key to our nation’s ability to compete in the area of employment. bring unique problem-solving skills to globally. To be sure, remaining com- The unemployment rate remains the workplace. People with disabili- petitive is inherent to America’s DNA. high among people with disabilities. ties, eager to work, demonstrate their And so is innovation. Our techno- In 2017, the Department of Labor value to an organization with enthusi- logical advancements, combined with found: asm, low absenteeism, higher produc- thoughtful workforce development • The average unemployment rate tivity, and higher retention rates. policies, can increase access to quality ith more than six million for people with disabilities was 9.2%, In 2014, research by the Institute jobs for people with disabilities. Every- unfilled positions and nearly double that of people without for Corporate Productivity, revealed one deserves the chance to experience companies reporting that disabilities (4.2%). that companies that hired individuals the dignity of work and to contribute Wthey are challenged to find skilled • The labor force participation with intellectual and developmen- to their community. By expanding workers, job training and continu- rate was only 18.7% for people with tal disabilities (IDD) found that the policies to include training and support ing education is more important than disabilities compared with 65.7% for workers exceeded expectations. for often overlooked populations, like ever. Recently the Administration people without disabilities. • 75% of employers said hiring people with disabilities, we can make a issued an executive order to expand • People with disabilities are more people with IDD was a positive huge difference in the quality of life for opportunities for apprenticeships to likely to work part-time (32%), compared experience; fully one-third said the so many of our citizens and neighbors. help many “forgotten” Americans se- with 17% for people without disabilities. experience exceeded expectations James T. Brett, President & CEO of cure jobs. Still, there is another often Many work for less than minimum wage. Technology is changing the nature the New England Council, is a member overlooked segment of the workforce At the same time, numerous sur- of work. Today, many employees work of the National Council on Disability who could benefit from this training veys report that people with disabili- independently, or at remote locations. and is the Chairman of the Governor’s initiative: people with disabilities. ties want to work. A 2015 Kessler Assistive technology has also made it Commission on Intellectual Disability. South Boston Catholic Academy News e want to say a special Thank tag day and the students can wear red on you to all the members of this day and all donations will be going our 2018-2019 South Bos- to A Bed for Every Child Program. Wton Catholic Academy Student Council. Students at South Boston Catholic With help and advice by our Guidance Academy held a prayer service, lead Counselor, Ms. Meghan Logue. This by our 6th graders, on the Wednesday year’s South Boston Catholic Acad- before the Thanksgiving holiday, as emy Student Council has been off to a well as concluded their food drive. As great start working on fundraisers and a school community, students shared community service projects. They are what they are thankful for and discussed a hardworking group of students. We the idea of gratitude and our Pastor, Fa- thank the South Boston Catholic Acad- ther Casey, said a special Thanksgiving emy 6th grade officers for running the Prayer and Blessing. We are grateful as pink ribbon fundraiser to support the a community for all our wonderful fam- Ellie Fund for Breast Cancer Awareness ilies and friends who support our school Month and helping with the collection and the incredible students who make of the Halloween candy to be delivered our school so special! to the troops overseas. They also helped We are now accepting applications out at our schools Annual Halloween online for the 2019-2020 School Year. Dances. Our student council lead our To learn more about what makes South Food Drive to ensure that the St. Vin- Boston Catholic Academy so special cent de Paul food pantry was stocked join us for a tour on Tuesdays and Fri- for Thanksgiving. Now they are getting days at 9am. For more information, ready to host our upcoming South Bos- please email Mr. Jamie Brown, Assis- ton Catholic Academy Christmas Party tant Principal at j.brown@sbcatholi- for all the students which will also be a cacademy.org or phone 617-268-2326. November 29, 2018 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 11

have the biggest opportunity to relationships young people build Mayor And Commissioner change lives by providing resourc- through these programs are criti- es and support to Boston’s youth, cal to breaking cycles of inequity, Gross Announce BPD and through these programs, we especially for young people of are able to positively impact lives color, and ensuring they reach and create a better city for all.” their God-given potentials.” Youth Award Recipients As part of Boston’s overall com- A full list of recipients for the $500,000 to go to youth development programs across Boston munity policing strategy, the Boston Youth Development Fund grants Police Department prioritizes rela- are as follows, with each recipient tionships with youth and the com- receiving a $25,000 grant: munity as the key to building trust • All Dorchester Sports & Lead- and creating safe neighborhoods. ership - Educational Enrichment This starts with an emphasis on Programs daily interactions on the streets and • BalletRox - BalletRox in school classrooms, and includes • Boston Scores - Leadership in proactive prevention and diversion Action for at-risk youth and their families. • Center for Teen Empowerment In addition, the department provides - Teen Empowerment Boston positive pathways for our youth • Crossroads - Crossroads C5 through programs such as Operation Leaders Exit and My Brother’s Keeper. The • Dorchester Youth Collab- BPD has strong partnerships and orative - Focus and Finish After year-round district activities with School Program residents through Coffee with A • Friends of the Children-Boston Cop, National Night Out, youth and - Long-Term, Professional Men- police dialogues, teen police acad- toring for the Highest-Risk Girls/ emy, flashlight walks, Shop with a Young Women ayor Martin J. Walsh and will make a lasting difference in Cop, and more. • Madison Park Development Boston Police Commis- the lives of Boston’s youth for “Our community is a caring Corporation - Soheil Turner Youth sioner William Gross years to come.” one, one who seeks the best for its Leadership Institute- After School Mtoday announced the recipients of Under the leadership of Mayor children, but caring for our youth and Summer Youth Employment Boston’s Police Youth Develop- Walsh, the Boston Police Depart- comes with many responsibilities Programs ment Fund. The City of Boston has ment has prioritized community po- - not only from our families but • More Than Words - Youth doubled last year’s funding, and this licing as an effective way to reduce through neighborhood partnerships Development Job Training for year, $500,000 will go to the Youth crime, while building trust with the and person to person interactions,” System-Involved Youth Development Fund, which pro- community. The Boston Police De- said Candice D. Gartley, executive • Playworks New England - vides $25,000 to 20 organizations partment received national recogni- director All Dorchester Sports and Playworks Junior Coach Leader- which work to provide development tion from the Obama Administration Leadership. “All Dorchester Sports ship Program programs for Boston’s youth, ensur- in 2015 as being one of the top cities and Leadership sees their role in • Project RIGHT, Inc. - Grove ing they have access to programs in the nation that is leading the way the community not only as a place Hall Youth Outreach Connection that give them more opportunities on community policing. Earlier this to provide athletic activities and • Rehearsal for Life, Inc. - Ur- to thrive and succeed. In addition, year, Mayor Walsh announced the academic opportunities but also as ban Improv the City has applied for funding formation of the Bureau of Com- a place for children to feel safe and • Roca, Inc. - Roca’s East through the Commonwealth’s Shan- munity Engagement at the Boston cared for near their homes. With the Boston Central American Youth non Community Safety Initiative Police Department, which is charged City’s help and the Mayor’s stead- Initiative to further support multidisciplinary with overseeing a citywide effort fast commitment of these grant dol- • Roxbury Youthworks, Inc. - approaches to curb youth violence to further strengthen community lars to organizations such as ADSL, Gaining Independence for Tomor- through coordinated prevention and policing in Boston, and focused we will continue to build and create row (GIFT) intervention programs. on ways to build relationships and more opportunities for youth and • Shooting Touch - Getting Girls “In Boston, we work every day trust between law enforcement and young adults in our organization in the Game (G3) to make sure our young people residents, creating new and innova- and our city.” • Sociedad Latina - STEAM Team are lifted up and given every op- tive partnerships, and promoting “I was thrilled to make the • Sportsmen’s Tennis & Enrich- portunity to succeed. That means inclusion and diversity within the Youth Development Fund my ment Center - HEY Sister through education, through de- department. Commissioner Gross initial budget ask in my first • Teen Center at St. Peter’s, velopment programs, and through appointed Superintendent Nora term and am delighted to partner Catholic Charities of Boston - having a safe, stable environment Baston to serve as Bureau Chief for with Mayor Walsh to support the Teen Center at St. Peter’s, Focus that will give them the resources the Bureau. Fund and Shannon Grant to help Groups for Middle School Girls and opportunities they need,” said “As Commissioner, my number dozens of programs expand their • Thompson Island Outward Mayor Walsh. “The Boston Police one goal to ensure all residents in capacity to serve, empower, and Bound Education Center - Con- are a major partner in this, and Boston are safe -- and that in- educate our young people,” said nections I’m proud that today we’re able to cludes Boston’s young people,” City Council President Andrea • ZUMIX - ZUMIX Creative fund 20 great organizations that said Commissioner Gross. “We Campbell. “The jobs, skills, and Youth Development Programs 12 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com November 29, 2018

St. Peter sional whole school event, but other throughout the school building. It’s as vision- he is one of our young com- than that there is only the off-chance if he has taken home a school yearbook munity members. He is living (and Academy, A that a Pre-K student would catch a and studied it to associate names and learning) within this school commu- glimpse of other people in the build- faces (like I’ve been known to do when nity with the familiarity of family. Family Oriented ing in passing. Further, and more to I’m new at a school). That’s a beautiful thing. Learning the point, the recognition of other As extraordinary as Lucah’s tal- On the day before Thanksgiving, people outside of their little world is ent is in identifying people, it gave we put our Vision Statement into re- Community not on the radar for most four-year me pause to reflect on our Vision ality as we hosted our annual school- olds. By definition, four-year old Statement for our school. We state wide Thanksgiving Feast, held in our By Lisa Gilbert children tend to be egocentric. They that “St. Peter Academy is a family community room. Parents, teachers, i Lucas’ dad,” shouted may be beginning to come out of oriented, forward thinking learning and school board members brought four-year old Pre-K stu- their self-absorption by this age, but community providing academic ex- food to share in buffet fashion. “Hdent, Lucah, out of his they are still very much concerned cellence while educating the whole Among the traditional offerings of car window as it approached the school with the people and surroundings child.” In sixth grade at the Willett turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes building. He was referencing the father that they interact with on a regular School in Norwood, MA, I learned we also had spaghetti and pot stick- of one of our first-grade students, who basis and not much more. It’s highly to diagram sentences- thank you Mr. ers. It was a multi-cultural banquet. obligingly said hello back, although he unusual for a child so young to be so Ainsworth. Day after day we dis- Parents accompanied their children, didn’t know Lucah from any other Pre- outwardly aware. sected simple and complex sentenc- along with some grandparents who K student at St. Peter Academy. Lucah And then there’s Lucah. To my sur- es with the precision of surgeons; were visiting for the holiday. Our is our resident greeter, not unlike those prise one morning as I was making my subjects, predicates, prepositional youngest students, the fifteen-month one sees at Walmart entrances who seem way through the community room, phrases, etc. It’s a skill that never old toddlers, wandered in briefly be- to spot you before you spot them. The Lucah exclaimed across the room, “Hi, left me and one that probably helped fore going down for their naps. The difference is that Lucah knows names; Mrs. Gilbert.” I turned to see an ani- me to become a writer. I understand fourth and fifth grade students en- Walmart greeters typically don’t. mated young child, wildly waving his language and how to use it. It’s not joyed a game of soccer on the play- The thing is that a Pre-K four-year arms and smiling at me. At that point surprising, then, that I would look at ground after clearing their plates. old student “should” not know the so early in the school year, I was still our school’s Vision Statement and Back in the community room, ex- names of people in the building. For learning the names of children, so rath- break it down from the complex to cited children jumped, hopped, and one thing, the Pre-K classroom is er than make an attempt at it, I went the simple. Let’s look at the first part skipped around as the adults social- in a completely separate area of the with the tried and true, avoiding the use of that statement; “We are a family ized. It was a true community event. building from the elementary class- of an assigned name. “Good morning, oriented, forward thinking learning And, yes, Lucah was there, greeting rooms and there is not much overlap sweetie,” I said. As time has gone on, community…” Without realizing everyone by name, making everyone between them. There is the occa- I’ve heard Lucah greet many people it, our little Lucah is living out our feel at home. And it was good. November 29, 2018 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 13

Julia Casper, Joyce Welch, Plastic Shopping Kickoff for Kids Caroline Baker and Cathy Carter. Also Betty Dillon and By Allison Baker Bag Ban Begins in Memory of young Colin Kaileigh Beggan who were he 2nd Annual Kick- McGrath. The funds we raised the photographers! December 14th off for Kids was a will be donated to local non- The funds we raised are T huge success. Thank profits in South Boston for going to make so many you to all of the volunteers, holiday presents. Each dona- children happy this holiday What You Should Know players, sponsors and fans tion for toys will be made in season. You have no idea hoppers get ready. As of December 14th, the who made all of this possible. Colin’s memory. A portion of how much all of this means City of Boston will add itself to the list of near- A special thank you to all of our funds will also be given to to me. I can’t thank everyone ly 60 other cities and towns across Massachu- the refs, Freddy Ahern, and the Colin Joy Project. enough! Special thanks to S Sean Connor - who volun- The Kickoff for Kids com- the Donny Higgins Fund for setts that prohibit large businesses from passing out single use plastic bags less than 3 millimeters thick. teered their time to help make mittee includes Allison Baker, being our biggest sponsor. This law was introduced by Jamaica Plain Boston City the games run smoothly. Jacqueline Beggan, Christine See you all next year at the Councilor Matt O’Malley and unanimously passed As you all know, this and Barbara Kelly, Jaelyn 3rd Annual Kickoff for Kids. last year by the Boston City Council body and signed year the tournament was Kenneally, Paula, Robert and Congrats to the Champs! by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. So the question being asked as the date of the ban approaches is ‘What does this mean for shoppers?’ What it looks like it will mean is that people can of course bring their own bags no matter what they are made of. But in many towns that already have such a ban have done, they can carry their purchases home in paper bags provided by these businesses. There could be a charge estimated at around 5 cents per bag and many businesses will have stronger, sturdier reusable bags for sale, as well. The reaction to the coming ban is being cheered by some yet opposed by others. The stated reason for the ban and supported by those in favor is to reduce litter and provide environmentally friendly options, protect the marine environment and water ways and reduce green house gas emissions, and solid waste and pro- mote the use of reusable bags by retail establishments located in the city according to Boston city environ- mental officials. Those opposed to the bag ban give as their reasons worries about paper bags unable to sup- port heavy or damp items like gallons of milk, most packages of raw meat which could potentially con- taminate other groceries and other bulky items; this according to the publication called ‘The Patch’. Others simply oppose it on principle, stating they feel government continues to put too many restrictions on citi- zens. But support the ban or not, it is scheduled to take ef- fect on schedule on the 14th of December and businesses who fail to comply or don’t follow proper procedure will be subject to fines ranging from $50 for the first offense and $100 for every violation after that and that could be just the beginning. So prepare yourselves shoppers. If you’ve been saving loads of those thin plastic bags to use as trash can liners in your home, you now have an- other use for them. Or you may want to show up to ‘Stop and Shop’ and Star Market/Shaws to im- press with your own special customized canvas bags designed with personal messages or art work for each holiday. However you choose to prepare, shopping will be a bit different from here on in at least for the foreseeable future. BCYF Tynan

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one, almost forgotten but Day/Evacuation Day parade is an www.southbostonparade.org/ ‘Mayor of now it’s back. This state- event run and funded by the com- mayor-of-southie G ment refers to the Mayor munity. The ‘Mayor of Southie’ Now the position of Mayor does of Southie campaign that for sev- initiative has long been a tradition come with some perks. The winner Southie’ eral years provided a fun and in- of the parade and provides a fun of the contest will be the center of teresting way to raise funds to help and unique way to give members attention by local media both so- Contest is pay for the annual St. Patrick’s of the South Boston community cial and traditional, tickets to ban- Day/Evacuation Day Parade. an opportunity to participate in quets, a prominent position in the In years past the Mayor of South the parade directly and be recog- parade itself. In fact in years past, Back Boston campaign brought forth nized for it, while working to help the Mayor of Southie led the parade It Should be a many hard working and often col- raise the funds necessary to hold itself. Special ceremonial garb that orful candidates who took their the parade. The various spirited you may or may not find stylish – Fun Campaign role as fundraisers very seriously. campaigns in the neighborhood that is of course a matter of person- SBT Staff Report Granted, they didn’t always act in a also provide a great way to get the al taste - and a place of honor at the serious manner while campaigning community excited for the parade numerous events during the days and perhaps even after elected but to come. It has been several years and weeks leading up to the big day then that were part of the fun. This since the South Boston Allied War itself. In short, this is considered by is supposed to be a festive event Veterans Council has included the many to be a very prestigious posi- and that it has always been. ‘Mayor of Southie’ initiative as tion to hold. It has become a classic The following is a statement that part of the parade, but for the 2019 civic engagement and community appears on the South Boston Al- event, the mayoral race is back! appreciation escapade for the ad- lied War Veterans Council which Check back soon to see who the venturous. What could be better. of course sponsors the parade, in mayoral candidates are.” So for those who have always regard to the upcoming Mayor of To get a complete list of the rules dreamed of a political career, why not Southie contest. to enter the campaign, you can log throw your hat into the ring and be part “The South Boston St. Patrick’s onto the following website: of the fun? It’s all for a good cause.

Flaherty/Flynn continued from p.5 been put into the South Boston Wa- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2ND, STARTING AT 12! 6th terfront Sustainable Transportation Plan, this hearing is an opportunity for us to hear from stakeholders Annual and to have a conversation about the work that is being done to meet Hat and rapidly changing transportation needs of our neighborhood. Spe- cifically, we would like to address Glove conflict points among pedestrians, motorists and cyclists and explore forward thinking transportation so- MUSIC, PONIES, BALLOON ANIMALS, Drive lutions for the area.” REFRESHMENTS AND MORE! et’s help those less fortunate stay “With unprecedented commer- warm, this winter. Please join cial and residential growth at the Letter Carrier Jill McDonough South Boston Waterfront, the area L in no way resembles its appearance and The South Boston Post Office set a MEDAL OF HONOR (M ST.) PARK new personal collection record, provid- even five or ten years ago. We’re ing this much needed Winter apparel for thankful for growth in our city, but The South Boston Neighborhood House with this substantial development aka The Ollie! comes additional vehicles, con- gestion and public safety concerns Your donation of any new hats, for our pedestrians, motorists and gloves or mittens will help our youth to cyclists,” said Flynn. “ We need get through the cold weather season a to see what the community pro- little easier. Look for the box located in cess looks like for our neighbors MEET SLYDE, the lobby at the South Boston Post Of- in Fort Point and the South Boston FREE! THE NE PONY RIDES fice, 444 East Third Street. If you are Waterfront so that they can weigh REVOLUTIONS AND BABY unable to drop at the Post Office, Jill is in with their concerns, get an up- MASCOT! GOATS! willing to pick up your donation direct- date of where things stand current- ly from you. To contact Jill please call ly and see what the timeline for the 617-590-5239. project will be.” November 29, 2018 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 15

today, the No. 4 seed Steelers at This week, Danny 7-3-1 would actually be hosting the No. 5 seed Chargers at 8-3 in gave “Pic’s the Wild Card round. This game Picks” for Week on Sunday night is in Pittsburgh, 13 in the NFL: and the Steelers are a 3.5-point favorite after losing in Denver in Week 12. The Chargers are or the first time since Week playoffs as a Wild Card team in the also coming off the bye. Kansas coming off a win over the lowly 3, no team will have a bye NFC, so this is a must-win game in City is 9-2, and their only two Arizona Cardinals in Week 12, F in Week 13, giving me 14 a desperate situation. The Panthers losses came on the road. But the but star running back Melvin games to choose from on Sun- are a 4-point favorite in Tampa Bay 9-2 Chiefs won’t lose in Oakland Gordon suffered an MCL injury day, as part of the “PodcastOne Sunday at 1 p.m. They can’t afford Sunday at 4:05. The Raiders are that will force him to miss a few Sportsnet Challenge.” to lose this one. And they won’t. 2-9 and have made it very clear games. I’d expect Pittsburgh to I went 3-2 in Week 12, bringing my Give me Carolina. that the only thing they are playing bounce back at home, regardless. record on the season to 40-20 with LOS ANGELES RAMS over for this season is the No. 1 overall But with Gordon out, it will make the money line. Detroit Lions pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. And the Steelers’ job a little easier. There’s only five weeks left in the -The 10-1 Rams are tied with the New if the season ended today, that’s I’m taking Pittsburgh to pick up regular season, so let’s finish strong. Orleans Saints for the best record in exactly what Oakland would get. their eighth win of the season on Here are my picks for Week 13: the league. Unfortunately for LA, The Chiefs? They’re still trying Sunday night. CAROLINA PANTHERS over New Orleans won their only meeting to clinch the AFC West, and more LOCK OF THE WEEK: HOUSTON Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the regular season, giving the Saints importantly, the No. 1 seed in the TEXANS over Cleveland Browns -This will be the third straight the head-to-head tiebreaker and the AFC. As crazy as it sounds, neither -The 4-6-1 Browns are feeling week that I’m picking the Pan- No. 1 seed in the NFC. If the playoffs of those two things are guaranteed, pretty good about themselves after thers to win. Hopefully it’s not began after Week 12, the Rams would with five weeks remaining in the winning two straight, but I expect the third straight week that I get be the No. 2 seed. Their schedule is regular season. They still have the the 8-3 Texans to bring Baker it wrong. Carolina has lost three much easier than the Saints’ schedule 8-3 Chargers on their tail in the Mayfield back down to Earth on straight games — to Pittsburgh, though, as the Rams only face one West, and the 8-3 Patriots breath- Sunday at 1 in Houston. The Tex- Detroit, and Seattle. I picked them team that’s currently above .500 in ing down their neck in the AFC. ans have won eight straight and are to beat Detroit and Seattle, and they their final five games. The 4-7 Lions So this is certainly not a game that not going to be slowed down by a couldn’t get the job done. So now, shouldn’t be much of a challenge for Kansas City can afford to lose. Cleveland team that has the 29th here I am, picking the 6-5 Panthers these Rams, who are coming of the The Chiefs are a 15-point favorite, ranked pass defense in the NFL. to snap that three-game losing skid bye. But it is in Detroit Sunday at 1, and they should win by 20. But Houston has a top-five defense that and handle their business against a so there’s always a chance for a back- at the very least, I don’t see how allows just 20 points per game, 4-7 Buccaneers team that they’ve door beat if you take LA as a 10-point they lose to the Raiders. Give me and I expect these Texans — a already beaten back in Week 9, favorite. I’m just taking the Rams to Kansas City all day. 6-point favorite — to punch the which was actually Carolina’s last win the game, as they should against PITTSBURGH STEELERS over Browns right in the mouth. Make win. Tampa Bay is coming off a a Lions defense that allows 26 points Los Angeles Chargers it nine straight for Houston. win over the San Francisco 49ers, per game. I’ll take the Rams to win -This game was flexed into the Listen to the entire conversation at but the Buccaneers still have the their third straight. Sunday Night Football game PodcastOne. Also available on iTunes, second-worst defense in the NFL, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS over Oak- of the week of NBC, because Spotify, and dannypicard.com. Sub- allowing 31 points per game. Caro- land Raiders it’s basically a playoff game for scribe to Danny’s YouTube channel at lina can still realistically make the -Like the Rams, the Chiefs are both teams. If the playoffs began youtube.com/dannypicard.

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Massport Record-Breaking 2018 Cruise Season Celebrated Ambassador and former Mayor activity this cruise season,” said Caribbean itineraries on the Gem, Pat Moscaritolo Ray Flynn spoke about the revital- Pat Moscraritolo, President and departing March 29, October 25, honored for his ization of the Port of Boston. “Tom CEO of the Greater Boston Con- and November 8. you revived this port to be what it vention and Visitors Bureau. “With “The Port of Boston is a popu- years of service once was way back during the hay over 150 cruise ships deliver- lar cruise destination attracting day. It’s one of the most vibrant ing 400,000 visitors to Boston’s visitors from around the world to ports in America and we owe you shores, business has boomed for the rich history of our region, our and Pat for your hard work.” our attractions, museums, res- championship sports teams, award- “It was telling from the begin- taurants and retailers. Our visitor winning restaurants, and beautiful eadership from the Mas- ning that Tom had a real keen hand season now extends into Novem- sights and we continue to watch sachusetts Port Author- and commitment to the working ber because of Flynn Cruiseport Boston grow as an embarkation L ity (Massport) joined port of Boston in a way that we Boston’s schedule of ships calling port and destination port of call elected officials and local com- hadn’t seen,” State Senator Nick on Boston. As strong as this season for many cruise lines,” said Mass- munity members to celebrate Collins said. “Pat, time and time has been, we are all excited by port’s Port Director, Lisa Wieland. Flynn Cruiseport Boston’s record- again has been an advocate and a Massport’s expansion plans and “I would also like to thank Pat breaking 2018 cruise season and successful supporter of the blue- 21st century upgrades to the Black Moscaritolo for his leadership and recognize President and CEO of collar job sector in Boston. Hotel Falcon terminal and what that will commitment to making Boston a the Greater Boston Convention workers, longshoremen, waiters, mean for our visitor industry and top tourist destination and bustling and Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) chefs, bartenders, valets, the list visitor economy.” center of commerce.” Pat Moscaritolo for his contribu- goes on and they all and we all During the 2018 cruise season, Next season passengers will be tions to the cruise industry over owe Pat a debt of gratitude.” Flynn Cruiseport Boston wel- transported to new and exciting the years. Massport officials “I’d like to applaud Massport comed a record 390,696 visitors destinations offered by three dif- also announced the 6th millionth and salute my colleagues for to Boston. Cruise visitors arrived ferent cruise lines. Ponant’s Le passengers to go through Flynn investing in the working port that to Boston from April through Champlain will cruise to Puerto Cruiseport, who are Boston resi- creates blue collar jobs and is November via a record 152 ship Morelos, Mexico on October dents that will be departing on the an economic engine for not only calls from 33 vessels represent- 26th. Royal Caribbean’s Ser- Norwegian Dawn to San Juan. Boston and Commonwealth, but ing 20 different international enade of the Seas will embark Massport and elected officials the northeast region,” State Rep- cruise lines. The Cruiseport to the Southern Caribbean is- recognized GBCVB President resentative David Biele said. “I’d saw an increase from last year’s lands on October 27th. Holland and CEO Pat Moscaritolo for his also like to congratulate Pat for 388,222 passengers and 150 calls America will once again offer efforts in promoting the Mas- being at the forefront of tourism from 35 vessels. their Voyage of the Vikings on sachusetts tourism industry as here at the port.” Four ships made their maiden or the Zuiderdam, departing on July he prepares to leave the orga- Several elected officials, includ- first-time call to Boston in 2018: 30th and stopping in places such nization in early 2019. Since ing City Councilor Ed Flynn, also Hurtigruten’s MS Fram, Noble as Greenland, Iceland, Norway, 1991, Pat Moscaritolo has been acknowledged the hard work done Caledonia’s Hebridean Sky, Wind- and the Netherlands. Massport the President and Chief Execu- every day by members of the Inter- star’s Star Pride, and Celebrity will also continue to offer the tive Officer of the GBCVB, a national Longshoremen’s Associa- Cruises’ Celebrity Silhouette. weekly escapes to Bermuda primary marketing and visitor tion (ILA). Current trends in cruising are for and the beautiful fall itineraries service organization that leads “Boston continues to draw overnight port calls, allowing through Canada/New England. the development of convention more cruise passengers as both a guests the opportunity to enjoy the Boston is one of America’s old- and tourism business for Greater port of call and a starting point destination for an extended amount est cities and a 21st century pow- Boston and today represents for longer journeys to the North, of time. In 2018, Flynn Cruise- erhouse. Visit revolutionary land- more than 1,200 businesses Caribbean and beyond, and men port Boston welcomed 12 ships to marks along the Freedom Trail, throughout New England. Prior and women employed at the overnight at the terminal and will stroll through Boston Common to joining the GBCVB, Moscari- Cruiseport recognize the signifi- continue this trend into the future. to Faneuil Hall or tour Fenway tolo served as the Deputy Ex- cant impact tourism has on the Massport is delighted to an- Park, the oldest ballpark in Major ecutive Director of Massport and Commonwealth and the country nounce some exciting changes out League Baseball. Neighborhoods as the Director of Logan Airport. as a whole,” said Massport CEO of Boston throughout the 2019 such as the North End, Beacon During his tenure, Logan Air- Thomas P. Glynn. “I would like cruise season. Norwegian Cruise Hill and the Back Bay offer unique port won national awards for its to thank my friend Pat Moscari- Line will be changing their weekly flavors, sights and sounds for “Airports Are for People, Too” tolo for his dedication to making ship sailing from Boston to Ber- every interest. Venture across the customer service initiatives. Boston the hub it is today and muda. The Norwegian Dawn will Charles River to Cambridge and Elected officials helped celebrate helping us reach this milestone.” be replaced by the Norwegian enjoy the iconic grounds of Har- the event and thanked both Mass- “Thanks to Massport’s Flynn Gem, offering loyal NCL clientele vard University and MIT. Boston port CEO Tom Glynn and Mos- Cruiseport Boston efforts our visi- a new experience for their annual is a city where tradition and in- caritolo for their work to improve tor industry has seen dramatic and getaway out of Boston. Norwe- novation blend to create a unique the port over the years. record setting growth in business gian will also be offering three cosmopolitan destination.