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Ed Flynn Elected Unopposed SCREENPRINTING DIGITAL SouthBostonTODAYOnline • On Your Mobile • At Your Door November 7, 2019: Vol.7 Issue 42 SERVING SOUTH BOSTONIANS AROUND THE GLOBE At Large Councilor Michael Flaherty WWW.SOUTHBOSTONTODAY.COM Go to ourSouth Boston Today Re-Elected; Ed Flynn Elected Unopposed page to view us online. Make sure you like & share with As expected, Michelle Wu topped confident.” The winner between your favorite social media! the ticket with Flaherty finishing the two will be the first Latina to third, 800 votes behind Annissa serve on the council. Either way, Essaibi-George. that means incumbent Garrison is Julia Mejia, of Latin descent, per out following a year in office, a the city’s unofficial results, was position she took as the first runner- the fourth-highest vote-getter with up in the 2017 election following 22,464 — just 10 votes more than Ayanna Pressley’s departure for fellow challenger Alejandra St. Congress. Garrison finished second Guillen in fifth. St. Guillen initially to last, her 16,161 votes also behind conceded but quickly called for a challenger Erin Murphy’s 16,843 recount after midnight as the final and only ahead of newcomer David tally came in. Mejia had declared Halbert’s 13,201. victory hours earlier, jubilantly In District 2, Ed Flynn cruised ith almost 67,000 votes telling a happy crowd of support- with no opposition. In the contested cast on Election Day, ers in Jamaica Plain, “We set out to District Council races in Hyde Park, and the Boston daily change the game to make sure the Back Bay and Allston-Brighton, W Office: 617.268.4032 or newspapers touting the emergence people who were most impacted three seats were open due to the fact of women of color and the chang- were front and center in this con- that district councilors Tim McCar- cell: 617.840.1355 or email at [email protected] ing demographics of Boston, versation.” But after St. Guillen’s thy, Josh Zakim and Mark Ciommo Councilor Michael Flaherty was re- announcement, Mejia said she still each chose not to seek re-election. @SBostonToday elected as City Councilor at Large. believed she won, adding, “I’m still CONTINUED ON page 10 617 - 752 - 4771 SCREENPRINTING DIGITAL PRINTING SALUTE EMBROIDERY THESPOTCLOTHING.COM US NAVY 2 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com November 7, 2019 EDITORIALEDITORIAL May God Bless Our Veterans on Veterans Day and Every Day rmy, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast a force for good that has literally saved the world Guard, it doesn’t matter in which branch from falling victim to brutal and cruel forces of cor- A of the United States Armed Forces our rupt monarchies early in our history, and in modern veterans served, those men and women put their times, from the evil that is Communism and Fascism. private lives on hold for the purpose of defend- Today, the new challenge is terrorism which they are ing our very way of life. To serve one’s country; meeting head on. But it’s not just during war time often putting themselves in harm’s way to do that US troops save the day. During times of peace, their part to protect their fellow country men and when and where there are natural disasters anywhere women is something each and every American in the world, the American military rushes to the res- should be grateful for. cue. Our veterans can take pride in who they are and Since our nation was founded more than 200 what they’ve accomplished. They have earned the years ago, the United States Military has been the respect, the love and the pride Americans in turn, feel lifeline that has allowed America to continue to ex- for them. Our Veterans deserve very special praise, ist and to prosper. If not for our veterans through- not just on Veteran’s Day but every day. out our history, there would be no America today. To every veteran we say God Bless You and It’s just that simple. Our military has also been Thank You all, so much, for your service. “Everything is funny as long as it’s happening to someone else” - Will Rogers Fitzgerald Post 68th Annual Halloween Was a Blast Veterans Day March And Mass ust ask the Hall Brothers from left to right: Hudson onvening at 9:15am Mon- American way of life. (Big Foot) 6 years old, day November 11th, the After a brief history les- J members and friends of son on the Veteran, Thomas Eustice (The Garden Gnome) C 8 months old and Arthur (The the Thomas J. Fitzgerald VFW J. Fitzgerald, the march will Cowboy) 9 years old. These Post 561 will gather to march to begin at 9:40am. The Mass three brothers ; along with Saint Brigid Church for the 68th will be followed by a brunch their Mom and Dad, Elizabeth annual Mass at 10.00am, honoring in the lower hall. All are wel- and Stephen Hall managed the fallen veterans of all the wars come and what a nice way to to get in some good Trick or that have ensured our freedom and honor our Veterans! Treating before the heavy rain and howling wind came roar- ing in. But wet or dry, nothing was going to spoil the spooky good time for the many cos- tumed characters that set out to have lots of fun and haul in plenty of sugary treats. When asked if they enjoyed themselves on this Halloween night, the smiles on the faces of all 3 of the boys said it all. YES! They sure did. PO Box 491 • South Boston, MA 02127 SouthBostonTODAYOnline • On Your Mobile • At Your Door South Boston Today is not liable for errors appearing in advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. Publisher • John Ciccone All South Boston Today produced artwork, design, and layout remain the sole property of South Boston Today. Reproduction in whole or part is strictly forbidden. South Boston Today reserves the right to cut, edit or reject any copy without notice. [email protected] • [email protected] South Boston Today is a Series of the Today Publications Series LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Deadlines 917 East Broadway • 617.268.4032 • Office hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am - 2:00pm Press Copy - Monday at 6:00pm • Advertisements Space Reservations - Friday at 6:00pm • Ad Material - Monday at 4:00pm • Camera Ready Ads - Tuesday at 6:00pm November 7, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 3 InformationThe Center Camouflaging a Gas Tax Hike and the REAL Cause of California’s Wildfires SOUTH BOSTON TODAY John Ciccone Note: talk back to John Ciccone by email at [email protected] hen voters of Massa- The same type of ‘initiative’ has ing homes and causing the deaths one area where many of them don’t chusetts elected Char- been implemented in California of humans and wildlife alike. And want to see the fires extinguished. W lie Baker as Governor and now the price of a gallon of it’s all because ‘Cali’ wanted to For a while, the fires were approach- several years ago, one of the many gas is more than $4 per gallon and keep its forests ‘natural’. But the ing the Ronald Reagan Presidential reasons he received that vote of climbing fast with no end in sight. leftist political types in California, Library, located in the Simi Valley confidence from a majority of But most people in California like toddlers wandering through area of the state. A group of leftists, Bay State citizens is because of are insane and those who aren’t Fantasy Land, just don’t get it or so consumed with hate for the late his promise not to raise taxes. are fleeing that state by the tens even worse, refuse to accept real- president, even to this day, actually It’s one of the things Republican of thousands because of the high ity and admit that their foolish and asked and even begged fire fighters elected officials campaign , and taxes and regulations. To Governor dangerous policies are causing this to retreat from the area so that the li- it appealed to the voters even in Baker, who received my vote twice, mass destruction. brary would be destroyed by fire. If this Democrat majority state. It I say this: You ran for governor as And yet there is another chapter to this doesn’t paint a vivid picture of was enough to put him over the a Republican, please start acting this story. As the leftist haters wring the warped and hate filled mindset top when the ballots were counted like one again. Don’t be a RINO. their hands and try to chant and of some of those on the left, I don’t – twice. But perhaps the pres- Honor your promise not to raise or wish away the raging fires, there is know what does. sure from leftist activists in Mass, add new taxes. Because you can be made being fiscally conservative sure, the citizens of this state know just too hard to pursue. a tax when they see one no matter Baker as many constituents are how it’s camouflaged. Let Our Family Help Your Family learning to their disappointment Staying on the topic of so-called has agreed to lead a coalition from Climate Change as an excuse for Massachusetts and eleven other everything evil in the world, Cali- CASPER states with the goal of instituting fornia is on fire and they of course Funeral & Cremations Services a Cap and Trade program for car blame Climate Change, President Established tiredin 1930 of watching the preening and truck emissions.
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