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At Large Councilor Michael Flaherty WWW.SOUTHBOSTONTODAY.COM Go to ourSouth Today Re-Elected; Ed Flynn Elected Unopposed page to view us online. Make sure you like & share with As expected, 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 , 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 -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

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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.

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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 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. It’s called Trump and even the late Ronald egotists on stage and their politi- the Transportation and Climate Reagan. But their day-dreaming, Serving Families with Dignity and Respect cal preaching. But there is hope for Initiative or TCI. Getting around failure of a Governor, Gavin New- through the toughestmovie of lovers times who forare also tired of all all the double speak of the TCI, some, and the radicals that he’s over 80 theyears left-wing propaganda being put it’s basically a new tax on gasoline aligned with know well that it has out by Hollywood. The new Rambo that will hit drivers. They can call nothing to do with Climate Change Home of Personal Service movie, starring of course Sylvester it what they want but a tax by any and according to conservationists Pre-Planning Specialists Stallone, called ‘Last Blood’ is said to other name is still a tax and the and forestry experts, has every- be outstanding. It is action packed but TCI is a gas tax, make no mistake. thing to do with blatant mis- also sends a message about the danger It has the potential to bring the management of the forests there. Casper’s specializes in of open borders. The film critics hate price per gallon to more than $5. California passed a law banning Massachusetts Cremation Services & it and are melting down because of And to make it even worse, Gov- some types of forest management. Veteran Services that message, but the viewers love it. I ernor Baker is going to try to get That’s the practice of clearing highly recommend it. this through by executive order, so some of the dead and fallen trees Please visit our website for the Legislature won’t even have and brush in certain wooded areas information you may find to vote on it. The money raised for the explicit purpose of pre- helpful during a time of need by this new gas tax, if passed, venting wildfires. Too much dead won’t even have to go to repairing vegetation is fuel that feeds a for- www.casperfuneralservices.com roads. It will go to, now wait for est fire when it’s hit by lightning it, combating ‘Climate Change’. or caused by a careless camper or Casper Funeral Home Whenever politicians want to take any number of reasons. 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Window Into The State House CITATION ON PETITION FOR 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 FORMAL ADJUDICATION impact on daily life. They are tax policy, transportation infrastructure, judicial appointments, social services and health, as well as higher education. Docket No. SU19P2289EA 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. Commonwealth Of 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. Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Election results: The changing of BH’s Saraya Wintersmith: “Arroyo Estate of: Catherine M. Collins the guard in Boston Claims Victory; First Person Of Color Judge overturns Baker’s ban on Date of Death: 07/13/2019 It was an historic election night in To Win Boston Council’s 5th District.” medical-marijuana vaping products Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street Boston, with progressive, female and If you recall, we once thought this Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300 minority candidates taking charge of In Fall River, it’s a new day: was a slam-dunk case for the Baker ad- To all interested persons: the city council. As Benjamin Swasey Coogan cruises to victory over em- ministration. But you know how slam A Petition for Formal Adjudication and Simón Ríos report at WBUR: battled Correia dunks can go. From Tanner Stening at of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been “With Tuesday’s results, seven of the In the end, it wasn’t close. School MassLive: “A Superior Court judge filed by 13 councilors will be people of color. board member Paul Coogan will be ruled on Tuesday that Gov. Char- Ira Grolman of Boston MA Boston is a majority-minority city. Fall River’s next mayor after scoring lie Baker and his administration are requesting that the Court Eight of the 13 will be women.” The a crushing victory over indicted in- blocked from enforcing their ban on enter a formal Decree and latter marks the first female-majority cumbent Jasiel Correia, who stepped medical marijuana vaping products, Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. council in Boston history. back from the race last month amid leaving it up to the Cannabis Control The Petitioner requests that: The Globe’s Milton Valencia reports all his legal woes. Jo C. Goode at the Commission to decide whether to Ira Grolman of Boston MA that the race for the fourth at-large Herald-News reports Coogan took continue enforcing the prohibition.” be appointed as Personal council seat has been tentatively and home nearly 80 percent of the vote. SHNS’s Colin Young (pay wall) and Representative(s) of said estate to serve With Corporate Surety very narrowly won by political new- the Herald’s Alexi Cohan have more on the bond in an unsupervised comer Julia Mejia – but Alejandra St. Rep. Shauna O’Connell to become on the latest legal setback for the ad- administration. Guillen is calling for a recount. Here first female mayor of Taunton ministration on the vaping-ban front. IMPORTANT NOTICE are all the city election results, via She made history, with a dash of con- You have the right to obtain a the Globe. In other council coverage, troversy along the way. State Rep. Shauna Cannabis commissioner on fed in- copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You from the Herald’s Sean Philip Cotter O’Connell will be Taunton’s first female vestigation: It’s about time have a right to object to this and Erin Tiernan: “Michelle Wu again mayor after handily defeating City Coun- Speaking of marijuana matters, proceeding. To do so, you or was the city’s top vote-getter and Al- cilor Estele Borges in a race that started WBUR’s Steve Brown and Zeninjor your attorney must file a written thea Garrison is out as Boston’s voters with what some claimed was behind-the- Enwemek report that Shaleen Title, appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on elected the most diverse and female scenes machinations from the governor’s a member of the Cannabis Control the return day of 12/12/2019. city council in its history.” From WG- office to sneak O’Connell into the job. continued on page 5 This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this Senator Collins Secures $4.5M For Boston Roads proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance Massachusetts State Senate Allocates $60M for Local Roads and Bridges and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within improvements. State Senator Nick infrastructure” said State Senator thirty (30) days of the return day, Collins estimates that Boston Nick Collins. “I am proud to stand action may be taken without further notice to you. stands to receive about $4.5 with my colleagues in the Senate UNSUPERVISED million of the investment into and demonstrate our ongoing ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE transportation infrastructure. commitment to providing support to MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM The allocation will go to fund the our partners in city government.” PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative Chapter 90 formula, which the State The closeout supplemental budget appointed under the MUPC in an uses to help municipalities pay for for Fiscal Year 2019 passed by the unsupervised administration is roadway improvements. Salt and Senate also includes: not required to file an inventory sand from a heavy winter, combined • $10Mfor the creation of low- or annual accounts with the with typical factors of erosion, income housing units through the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice often leave potholes and dangerous Affordable Housing Trust Fund regarding the administration conditions come springtime. • $9.9M for nursing home facility directly from the Personal Drivers, pedestrians, public transit rates Representative and may riders, and bicyclists alike feel the • $5.7mm for the Committee for petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including he Massachusetts State impacts of these conditions, and Public Counsel Services (CPCS) the distribution of assets and Senate recently passed these funds are designed to allow • $5M for gun violence prevention expenses of administration. an annual Supplemental cities and towns the flexibility to grants WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, Budget,T including a provision make critical repairs. • $50M for the MBTA capital First Justice of this Court. earmarking $60 million to “This funding helps our cities acceleration program October 23, 2019 Felix D. Arroyo, Register of Probate reimburse cities and towns for and towns promote safety and • $35M to help finance improvements November 7, 2019 roadway repairs and infrastructure reliability on their roads and to local water systems. November 7, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5

operates campuses in Middlebor- economic challenges, participating BOSTON’S ough, Brockton and Canton, which students have achieved a higher col- is within 10 miles of Hyde Park and lege retention rate (78%) from their TUITION- Mattapan. The addition of Massasoit first year to their second than that of also makes new associate degree community college students nation- FREE programs available to TFCC program wide (63%). students in Diesel Technology, Heat- “Thanks to the TFCC program, I COMMUNITY ing, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning didn’t have to stress about paying (HVAC), Veterinary Technology and for school,” said Naweed Hassan, COLLEGE Architectural Technology. a TFCC participant who gradu- These fields lead to careers that ated from Bunker Hill Community PROGRAM pay well above Boston’s living College and has gone on to study wage. For example, diesel mechan- at UMass Boston. “As a result, this EXPANDED ics and HVAC technicians in the helped me to stay more focused on Greater Boston area earn salaries my academics and make sure I got termined by the U.S. Department of ayor Martin J. Walsh of approximately $60,000 on aver- the most out of my education.” Education and meet U.S. Department announced Massasoit age, at an average wage of $29/hour, Run by the Mayor’s Office of of Housing and Urban Development MCommunity College, one compared to the current living wage Workforce Development (OWD), guidelines for having a low to moder- of the largest community colleges of approximately $15/hour. The TFCC is funded by the Neighbor- ate household income. in the state, is the fifth college to HVAC degree program at Massasoit hood Jobs Trust which ensures Bos- TFCC participants can extend join the City of Boston’s Tuition- creates a post-secondary pathway ton residents directly benefit from de- their education to a four-year college Free Community College Plan. The for students from Roxbury’s Madi- velopment by collecting linkage fees through Boston Bridge, a collabora- Tuition-Free Community College son Park Technical Vocational High from large-scale commercial projects tion of the TFCC program and the program (TFCC) was launched School who are enrolled in the in the City. Students enrolling in state’s Commonwealth Commitment by Mayor Walsh in 2016 and pays school’s new HVAC program. TFCC must be Boston residents who program. Boston Bridge enables the for up to three years of college for “Dozens of students from the have graduated from a high school in program’s community college stu- Boston’s income-eligible students Boston area choose to study at Boston, graduated from high school dents to transfer to a Massachusetts who have earned their high school Massasoit each year, and with the as a METCO student or earned their state university or UMass campus credential. Massasoit joins Bunker help of Mayor Walsh, his Office of HiSET or GED. The students must to complete their bachelor’s degree Hill Community College, Roxbury Workforce Development, and the also be eligible for a Pell Grant as de- free of tuition or mandatory fees. Community College, MassBay Tuition-Free Community College Community College and Benjamin Plan, we’re delighted to give even Franklin Institute of Technology as more students the opportunity to earn „    †  participants in the program. a degree from our institution,” said “I launched our Tuition-Free Massasoit President Dr. Gena Glick- Community College Plan as a tool man. “Our College is a tight-knit to help Boston residents afford community of learners, faculty, and  and complete college,” said Mayor staff. Students who choose to study Walsh. “Since then, we have kept here have the opportunity to enroll in pushing toward that goal by grow- unique degree programs, challenge ing the program-expanding student themselves academically through the    choice, academic opportunities and Commonwealth Honors Program, access to institutions committed to and get involved through a number of  student success. Massasoit Com- student organizations and activities.” munity College will be a valuable The number of students who apply partner in our work to build career and are accepted to the TFCC pro-        pathways for Boston residents.” gram has increased every year since Through the TFCC program, 2016. Among the 489 students who   Massasoit will provide participants have been accepted to the program, with more options in both locations the mean household income is less and programs of study. Massasoit than $25,000 per year. Despite these       continued from page 4 in Massachusetts Commission, says she welcomes the Boston Magazine’s Matthew Reed Bak-     fed investigation into so-called “host er answers the burning question: With all community agreements” between the various corruption cases today in Mas- towns and pot companies. “I receive sachusetts (State Police, Fall River mayor,   complaints almost every day that the etc.), are we living in the most corrupt era of process is out of control,” she says. our state’s history? Baker’s answer: Nope. And he hauls out of the dustbin of history  Ah, c’mon. We’re not even close the long cast of characters who have so dis-      ­€‚ ƒƒ to the glory days of corruption tinguished Massachusetts in the past. 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com November 7, 2019

Tom Lyons Presented the Harry Bridgwood Lifetime Service Award om Lyons received has served as director of the on Veterans Housing. Lyons is the Harry Bridgwood Community Services Depart- the 2011 recipient of the Ma- T‘Lifetime Service ment at the Mass Housing rine for Life Award that was Award which is presented to a Agency, is a member of the presented by General James Vietnam Era veteran who has Secretary of the Advisory Amos, 35th Commandant of committed his or her life to Committee on Homeless Vet- the Marine Corps, for his 30 serving the next generations erans, Chairman of the Mas- years of advocacy on behalf of of the Warrior Community. sachusetts Veteran and War our nation’s veterans. A long Lyons served in the United Memorial Commission and time friend of Hope for the States Marine Corps from a member of the Governor’s Warriors and its mission, he 1969-1970, which includes a Advisory Council and Chair- was recently appointed to the combat tour in Vietnam. He man of the Sub - Committee organization’s Board Council. Flag Retirement Ceremony Veterans Day, November 11, 2019 n Veterans Day the Scot- This Ceremony is for Flags that are tish American Military So- no longer fit for Public Display ie; O ciety in conjunction with worn, torn or frayed. The American the Castle Island Association and Flags will be properly retired accord- the Department of Conservation ing to the U.S. Flag Code. Staff will conduct a Flag Retire- Please bring your Flags to either the ment Ceremony at Fort Indepen- Fire Station on East Fourth Street, D dence, Castle Island, South Boston Street or bring them to the Island on at 11:00AM. the day of the Ceremony.

n October 21, 2019, The New England Council honored Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy as one of four “New Englanders of the Year” Oat its 2019 Annual Dinner at the World Trade Center in Boston. Oth- er honorees were Margaret Brennan, Moderator of “Face the Nation”; Roger W. Crandall, Chairman, President and CEO, MassMutual; and The Honor- able Maggie Hassan, United State Senator, New Hampshire. Remy is pic- tured here accepting his award from Tom Caron, Sportscaster, NESN.

n September 9, 2018, Elaine affects 75,000 Americans annually. Friends Connolly, a resident of The Friends of Elaine Connolly are Weymouth, originally from hosting the Inaugural Evening for the of Elaine Dorchester,O and adopted daughter Elaine M. Connolly Kidney Cancer of South Boston, passed away from Fund to benefit the Massachusetts Connolly metastatic kidney cancer. In an ef- General Hospital Cancer Center Thurs- fort to work through their grief, honor day, November 14, from 6:00 - 10:00 Host Elaine and her spirit, and help others p.m. at Granite Links. The event will suffering from this disease, her family feature music, a live and silent auction, has partnered with the Massachusetts and comedic entertainment from Tony Inaugural General Hospital Cancer Center to es- V, Christine Hurley, and Will Noonan. tablish the Elaine M. Connolly Kidney To sponsor, purchase a ticket, or Benefit for Cancer Fund. Money raised through donate to the fund, please visit https:// this foundation will be directed toward friendsofelaineconnolly.eventbrite.com. Kidney expanding kidney cancer research, Join us for Harvest of Hope 2019! providing additional patient services, https://harvestofhope2019tickets. Cancer and raising awareness of a disease that eventbrite.com. November 7, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 7

I quote, “Good for Southie ie is. Or being one of 10,000 SB Sports Hall of Fame for making it this far but they fans down the Stadium on a do not deserve to even skate Fall Sunday afternoon cheering on the same ice as Arling- for our Chippies. I played sec- Scholarship Fundraiser ton. Mighty Arlington. Hall ond base for Gillette in Little of Fame coach, usually play- League. My third baseman was November 23 at Florian ing and winning in the Garden a quiet kid named Michael Mc- every year, were undoubtedly Donough. Michael McDonough Brian P. Wallace formidable, but not some Gods, and Cliffy Swain, as incredible can’t tell you the number as the Globe inferred. But for as this seems, both became the of times I have had people a period and a half it looked number one racquetball player I say to me. “Oh, you grew like the Globe knew what they in the world at different times. up in Southie? You poor kid.” were talking about as Arling- Think about that for a min- I may have been poor, and I ton, accustomed to the bright ute. Two kids from Southie, certainly was a kid, but don’t lights, big stage, and 13,000 the best in the WORLD at two cry for me, Argentina. There is fans made Southie look infe- different times. You can have no place else on earth where I rior, for awhile. Arlington went your money and your cars, I’ll would have preferred to have up 5-1 in the second period, take McDonough and Swain grown up than good old South and Southie’s supporters began and Domenic and Ray Flynn Boston. Those people from to leave. Don’t lie. You know and Karen Boen. Wellesley and Uxbridge and you did, and I have names. I hope you can come to Lincoln may have had money, Kevin Coughlin scored, and the Florian Hall on the 23rd to but they could never touch floodgates opened. Mark Bar- see these men and women my memories. When I was tosiak in the Southie net was who made Southie so special ten years old my father and on the Southie jersey, and the pulling a Paul Wilson. Once and raise scholarship money every other longshoreman on tradition would continue. You Southie went ahead we knew, for more Southie kids, and the docks would take a long, can have your money, and I’ll Arlinton and the Globe knew I haven’t even got into the very long lunch when Southie take my memories. that Arlington’s reign was over. Southie pro hockey players. was playing at White Stadium. That is what growing up in That is what being from South- The Globe, you’re not invited. He would pick me up at Mon- Southie was. I was 13 years old signor Patterson’s, and we and in the stands at the Bos- would ride over, giddy with ton Arena when Teddy Cunniff anticipation, at seeing Joe scored 13 goals in one game. Crowley latest creation. If you That is something you can were ever going to rob a bank never take away from Teddy or in Southie, you would have me. Five years later, an upstart been wise to pick a day when goaltender name Paul Wil- Southie was playing BC High. son stood on his head against There seemed to be a blue Marblehead, the best hockey flu going around that day. team in the state with the lead- Mail wasn’t delivered. Fire ing scorer in the sate, Toot Houses were barely surviv- Cahoon. The Globe predicted, ing on a skeleton crew. Ev- that morning, that Marblehead eryone was at White Stadium. would win 13-0. Paul Wilson For me, the first time I saw kicked out at least 60 shots, Domenic Gentile run, I was and Marblehead scored in the hooked, Nobody from Welles- last minute of regulation to ly had a Domenic Gentile or a win by one goal. We sat in Frannie Coughlin or a Bobby those stands, going crazy at Nichols or a Joe Greene. They every save that Willie made. were my pros, and White The final score will show that Stadium was my Gillette Sta- Marblehead won that game, but dium. I lived for those days. both teams know they didn’t. Later, when I got a little older Same in 1974 when Southie’s friends like Pat Flaherty, my hockey team made their first brother Eddie, Wally Quigg, trip to the Garden, and once Chrissy Alyward, would put again the Boston Globe, and

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Many locals will visit cemeteries usually pretty tempting. Veterans Day History where family members who served But here in South Boston the shop- are buried and lay wreaths and flow- ping, sales, discounts and all the other To South Bostonians, and to Most ers. Often families will gather for entertainment that might come with dinner with the many veterans of all this special day is fine but, as always, Americans, it Has a Very Special Meaning ages who are with us today. takes a back seat to the real priority for SBT Staff Report signed. Initially, it was only to honor Since Veteran’s Day is one South Bostonians. We are, of course, ext Monday, November and remember veterans who fought of this nation’s most cherished honoring our veterans and showing 11th is Veterans Day. An in that war but later was expanded to holidays, government buildings, them that they are appreciated, be- official federal holiday; honor all of America’s veterans from schools and banks will be closed. cause they make us all proud as they itN is celebrated all across America the founding of our country, up to Restaurants, stores and other busi- put their lives on the line to preserve with memorials, parades, religious the present day and into the future. ness will remain open; depending America’s freedom and way of life. services and family gatherings. Its Here in South Boston, it has on the owners. This is also consid- From the entire South Boston purpose is of course to remember always been and still is a strong ered a good day to shop as Vet- Today team, Happy Veteran’s Day and honor all of our nation’s military tradition to pay tribute to all of this eran’s Day sales and discounts are 2019 to all. personnel; past and present In 2019 community’s many veterans. It as it does every year, Veteran’s Day can be said that nowhere are veter- has a deep and emotional meaning ans and military personnel held in for most South Bostonians. higher esteem than in this town. We A brief history of the day shows have active and thriving veteran’s us that Veteran’s Day, once called organizations, posts and monuments Armistice Day was first celebrated that neighborhood people worked in 1919. This followed the previ- diligently to create and continue to ous year, 1918 when the Armistice maintain. All of them are a source Treaty to end World War I was of great pride to residents here. November 7, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 9

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Boston Police Department & MBTA Transit Police Department Among more than 120 participating in ‘Home Base No Shave’ Campaign benefitting Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program Campaign raises mental health awareness and raises funds to support Home Base’s clinical and support services for Veterans and Military Families impacted by the invisible wounds of war, nationally

policy and grow beards, mustach- this campaign is the demonstra- Families of the Fallen through es and goatees – all in support of tion of support by communities world-class clinical care, well- Home Base and their mission to from across New England and the ness, education and research. As provide no-cost clinical care to country,” said Home Base Execu- a National Center of Excellence, Veterans and Military Families tive Director Brigadier General Home Base operates the first impacted by the invisible wounds (USA ret.) Jack Hammond. “It and largest private-sector clinic — such as post-traumatic stress goes well beyond ‘thank you for in the nation devoted to pro- and traumatic brain injury. your service’ – it’s something viding life-saving clinical care The movement is spearheaded tangible people are doing to show and support for the treatment of by MBTA Transit Police and them that they care. At Home the invisible wounds to include Boston Gang Unit Detective Base, we offer some of the best post-traumatic stress, traumatic Kurt Power, a U.S. Army Veteran care in the United States, so with brain injury, anxiety, depression, and Purple Heart recipient who all of these departments reaching co-occurring substance use dis- sought care for his own invis- out into these communities, they order, family relationship chal- ible wounds at Home Base. “The are bound to know someone who lenges and other issues associat- BOSTON, MA (November only wish I have is that we give needs help and connect them to ed with training and deployment. 2019) – As we make our way into the gift of hope, hope to all the us. Every time they do that, they Since its inception, Home Base November, don’t be surprised veterans that don’t believe re- are saving a life.” has provided care and support if your local first responders integration is possible. Hope to To date, the Home Base No to more than 21,000 Veterans look like they haven’t shaved in the approximately 20 veterans a Shave campaign, benefitting and family members and trained weeks. For the privilege of grow- day that may give up tomorrow,” Home Base, has raised more than more than 73,000 clinicians, ing out their facial hair, officers Power says. “If I can convince $500,000 and engaged more than educators, first responders and from the Boston Police Depart- just one person who needs help 118 police departments across the community members – all at no ment and MBTA Transit Police to listen to me and put their trust country. Boston Police Depart- cost – ensuring a brighter future Department are paying up and in the treatment at Home Base, ment and MBTA Transit Police for the 21st century warrior and participating in the Home Base this will all be worth it.” Department have a goal to make military family. Serving Veter- No Shave campaign in support of This month, first responders at an impact and are asking commu- ans and Families from all over Home Base, a Red Sox Founda- Boston Police Department and nity members, business owners the world, Home Base is head- tion and Massachusetts General MBTA Transit Police Department and family members to join the quartered in the Charlestown Hospital Program. will go beyond the badge to not cause and donate to their page. Navy Yard in Boston, MA with Traditionally, police depart- only help raise money for a pro- About Home Base: Home Base, a satellite location in Southwest ments have a grooming policy gram that is changing the lives a Red Sox Foundation and Mas- Florida, which as a nonprofit where officers must remain of Veterans and their Families, sachusetts General Hospital organization, operates predomi- clean-shaven. However, for the but to evoke conversation, raise Program, is dedicated to heal- nantly on the philanthropic gen- entire month of November, police awareness and break the stigma ing the invisible wounds for erosity of a grateful nation. For officers have pledged $100 to associated with getting care. Veterans of all eras, Service more information please visit forego the traditional grooming “I think the biggest part about Members, Military Families and www.homebase.org.

Election continued from front page Ciommo’s Allston-Brighton seat the dailies is that of promoting a that attention of Mayor Martin J. Ricardo Arroyo — whose broth- over Craig Cashman, who con- mayoral contest in 2021 by provid- Walsh who is being pushed further er and father are former city coun- ceded and went to congratulate ing Councilor Michelle Wu with to left side of the spectrum. It ap- cilors — easily carried the district his opponent at her party. Breadon seemingly unfettered and often pears that Walsh will have his work with 5,325 votes compared to received 3,883 votes to Cash- redundant attention to her many cut out for him in dealing with the former McCarthy aide and favor- man’s 2,724. public policy promotions, which 2020 City Council. The candidates ite Maria Esdale Farrell, who took The underlying storyline be- effectively had resulted in her fin- collectively said they wanted to 4,398. , a former city ing promoted by the dailies and ishing first in this general election, push the city to tackle big-picture hall staffer who recently headed others is that, as a result of City thus fueling speculation that she policy issues such as housing, policy and planning at the Boston Councilor Ayanna Pressley up- might run for mayor. transportation, and the environ- Housing Authority, took Zakim’s setting US Representative Mike Activists on various policy mat- ment. The question by more moder- Back Bay and Beacon Hill seat Capuano, a number of progressive- ters like housing, climate change, ate voters has been, “who, at the with 3,659 votes to former Mass- oriented candidates had run in the social justice and health care com- city level, will pay attention to the GOP chairperson Jennifer Nas- primary, and most of them were peted for the 13 seats on the coun- issues that affect daily living, now sour’s 1,539. won women. The secondary agenda of cil. They have undoubtedly gotten that global issues are in vogue?” November 7, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 11

This week, Danny gave “Pic’s Picks” for Week 10 in the NFL:

DETROIT LIONS (+2.5) over Rodgers threw for only 161 yards in is coming off its first win of the Pittsburgh Steelers Chicago Bears the loss. I expect a strong bounce- season. That win came against the -The 5-3 Rams are coming off the -Both the 3-4-1 Lions and the 3-5 back game from Rodgers back in Jets. I certainly don’t expect the bye and head to Pittsburgh Sunday Bears are coming off a loss in Lambeau, as the 5-3 Panthers head to Dolphins to make it two straight. at 4:25. Before that bye, the Rams Week 9. However, the Bears have Green Bay Sunday at 4:25. Carolina But is the 10-point spread too won two straight. Knowing it’ll lost four straight, and their offense is coming off a win over Tennessee, high? It might be if Brissett misses be a tough task to win the NFC looks atrocious. The only thing that and just placed Cam Newton on in- the game. But again, I’m betting West, it’s going to be Wild Card or gives Chicago some hope is its de- jured reserve, which ends his season. on Brissett to play because it’s a bust for the defending NFC cham- fense, which allows just 18 points So it’s officially “The Kyle Allen must-win game for Indy, who right pion Rams. If the playoffs began per game. Detroit’s defense allows Show” the rest of the way. If the now holds the No. 6 seed in the after Week 9, LA would miss the 27 points per game, so if there ever playoffs began today, the Panthers AFC playoff picture. For all the cut. There’s a lot of football to be was a week for Mitch Trubisky and would be on the outside looking in. big wins the Colts have had this played though, and the Rams defi- the Bears’ offense to build some Their only real shot is a Wild Card, season, they can’t afford to lose to nitely have a realistic shot at that confidence, this would be it. At because New Orleans is going to win Miami at home, Sunday at 4:05. Wild Card. But they have to beat the very least, Chicago’s offense the NFC South. As for the Packers, And they won’t. Let’s roll the dice the 4-4 Steelers. Pittsburgh has won can’t get any worse than it was last they’re currently the No. 3 seed, but on Brissett to play and the Colts three straight, and is coming off a week, after gaining a total of nine a first-round bye is still very possible. should win by two touchdowns. win over the Colts. The Steelers yards in the first half of Sunday’s They’ll have to beat Carolina though MINNESOTA VIKINGS (+3) over might put up a fight in this one be- loss to Philly. You read that right. to keep up with the 7-1 Saints and Dallas Cowboys cause they are still alive in the AFC Nine yards. On the other side, the the 8-0 San Francisco 49ers. Give me -This one is Sunday Night Football playoff race. But the Rams are just Lions have shown some fight this the Packers to beat the Panthers at on NBC. I know the 5-3 Cowboys so much more talented. This pick year, so I expect them to bring it on Lambeau by a touchdown. are coming off back-to-back wins, is nothing more than the belief that Sunday at 1 p.m. in Chicago. The INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (-10) but they’ve let me down too many the Rams underachieved in the first Bears might be a more popular pick over Miami Dolphins times this season. I have no problem half of the season. I could see them here at home, but I saw what I saw -All eyes will be on the status of betting against Dallas, even if they’re making a statement by wiping the last week, and Chicago stinks. I’m Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett, at home in this game. The 6-3 Vi- floor with Pittsburgh. Give me LA taking the underdog Lions to win who suffered an MCL strain in kings are coming off a tough loss to by double digits. the game. Sunday’s loss to the Steelers. Bris- the Patrick Mahomes-less Chiefs, but Listen to “The Danny Picard Show” GREEN BAY PACKERS (-5) over sett will most likely be a game- perhaps that will be a wake-up call. on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Carolina Panthers time decision, according to early Minnesota has the weapons to go into and anywhere else podcasts are -The 7-2 Packers had a four-game reports. If he plays — and that’s Dallas and win. And they will. So I’ll available. Watch “dPs LIVE” on win streak snapped by the Chargers what I’m betting on here — then take the points. YouTube. Follow Danny on Twitter in Week 9. It was an awful show- I expect the 5-3 Colts to cover LOCK OF THE WEEK: LOS @DannyPicard. Check out all of ing by Green Bay’s offense. Aaron against the 1-7 Dolphins. Miami ANGELES RAMS (-3.5) over Danny’s work at dannypicard.com.

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WHATTOWATCH NFL Week 10 THURSDAY, NOV. 7 SPORTS TODAY LA Chargers (-1) at Oakland 8:20 P.M. FOX/NFL Network

SUNDAY, NOV. 10 Minnesota at Dallas (-3) MARTINEZ TO 8:20 P.M. NBC MONDAY, NOV. 11 STAY WITH RED Tweet Seattle at San Francisco (-6.5) SOX IN 2020 8:15 P.M. ESPN of the NBA SBT Staff THURSDAY, NOV. 7 Boston at Charlotte .D. Martinez had until this 8 P.M. TNT past Monday night to decide Week whether or not he would opt NHL J FRIDAY, NOV. 8 out of his contract with the Red Sox. Boston at Detroit That deadline has come and 7:30 P.M. NESN gone, and Martinez has chosen to stay in Boston for the 2020 season. Martinez, 32, is entering the salaries of Rick Porcello ($20.6 make a decision on Betts’ future third year of his five-year, $110 million in 2019), Pablo Sandoval this winter, by either trying to PATRIOTS ENTER BYE million contract with the Red ($18.5 million), Mitch Moreland lock him with a blockbuster con- Sox. He will also have the abil- ($6.5 million), Steve Pearce tract extension, or by trading him. WEEK WITH FIRST LOSS ity to opt out next offseason. ($6.3 million), and Eduardo Martinez’ $23.8 million salary SBT Staff His decision to stay was perhaps Nunez ($5 million). Had Mar- might force the Red Sox to trade he dream of a perfect season is once again dead the first shoe to drop in the team’s tinez opted out, it would’ve left Betts this offseason. Or they here in New England, as the Patriots lost their first offseason plans, as ownership the Red Sox with enough money could try and trade Martinez, or game of the season on Sunday night, in Baltimore. remains committed to shedding to make Mookie Betts a signifi- someone like David Price, who T Now, the Pats are 8-1 entering their Week 10 bye. They’ll salary for the purpose of getting cant contract offer this winter. has three years and $96 million return to action on Sunday, Nov. 17 in Philadelphia. underneath the $208 million lux- Betts is entering the final year left on his current deal. New England is still the No. 1 seed in the AFC. ury tax threshold for next season. of his contract. He is once again Either way, Martinez’ deci- And if the playoffs began today, the road to the Su- In 2019, the Red Sox’ payroll was arbitration eligible after avoiding sion to not opt out undoubtedly per Bowl would still go through Gillette Stadium. around $240 million. Martinez is arbitration last year by agreeing makes it more difficult — for But with the Ravens’ win over the Patriots on Sunday owed $23.8 million in 2020. to a one-year, $20 million deal. now — for the Red Sox to keep night, Baltimore now holds the all-important head-to- Boston will see at least $57 But new Red Sox Chief Baseball Betts around long term, if they head tiebreaker, meaning, if the Ravens and Patriots million come off the books in Officer Chaim Bloom might be continue to commit to getting finish the regular season with the same record, then it’s 2020, thanks to the departing in a position where he needs to under the luxury tax threshold. the Ravens that will get the No. 1 seed over the Patriots. There’s still a lot of football left to be played, and there are other teams in the hunt for that top spot in the conference, BETTS WINS FOURTH CONSECUTIVE GOLD GLOVE like the 6-3 Houston Texans, the 6-3 Kansas City Chiefs, the SBT Staff four or more times, joining Dustin four seasons, Betts’ 37 outfield 5-3 Indianapolis Colts, and yes, the 6-2 Buffalo Bills. oston Red Sox right Pedroia, Dwight Evans, Carl assists ranks second in the Amer- The Patriots hope to activate left tackle Isaiah Wynn fielder Mookie Betts Yastrzemski, and Fred Lynn. Betts ican League behind teammate from injured reserve after the bye, as well as add rookie Breceived his fourth and Evans are the only Red Sox and Red Sox center fielder Jackie wide receiver N’Keal Harry to the mix, who was ac- consecutive Gold Glove award players to win a Gold Glove in Bradley Jr., who has 38 outfield tivated from IR last week but did not play against the over the weekend. four consecutive seasons. Betts is assists in that four-year span. Ravens on Sunday night. Betts, 27, joins Zack Greinke the only player in Red Sox history Since the Gold Glove Also, it should be noted that retired tight end Rob and Nolan Arenado as the only to win four Gold Glove awards at award’s inception in 1957, Gronkowski has until the end of November to re- MLB players to win a Gold Glove the age of 27 or younger. 23 different Red Sox players quest reinstatement. The NFL’s deadline for retired in each of the last four seasons. In 132 games in 2019, Betts re- have combined to win 49 Gold players to be reinstated is the business day prior to Betts is now one of just five Red corded 10 assists and was charged Glove awards, including 15 Week 13. The Patriots’ Week 13 game is Sunday, Sox players to win the award with just two errors. In the last over the last 15 seasons. Dec. 1 against the Texans in Houston. PLAY FOR FREE WITH PROMO CODE: PIC