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EDITORIALEDITORIAL Thanksgiving in America: So Much to be Thankful For hat can we say zied decorating commences. much to give thanks for. We about Thanks- Perhaps it’s some of both. have our freedom and liber- Wgiving? It seems However you view it, why ties that people in so many to be considered by many not make it a time to savor other countries can only Americans as that laid back, and cherish? dream about. The overall very cool, uniquely Ameri- The football games, the living standard is the envy of can holiday where people gathering with family and close most of the world and we are kind of just kick back, relax friends and of course the food not a nation that is ravaged and enjoy the official start to – oh yes, the food and often so by war. With millions all over the holiday season. No pres- much of it/too much of it. the world clamoring to come sure. Others feel that it’s the But it’s also a time to here, we can give thanks that calm before the storm as the reflect on the fact that in we ARE here. From all of us day after, Christmas Season America, when you compare at South Boston Today to all begins and the mad rush to our situation with that of so of our readers, have a Happy shop for those special gifts, many other places around Thanksgiving. We are thank- make social plans and fren- the world, we really do have ful for you.

“My cooking is so bad; my kids thought Thanksgiving was to commemorate Pearl Harbor.” - Phyllis Diller 600 Bags of Donated Groceries Lined Seventh Annual Hat Up and Waiting for Thanksgiving and Glove Drive ver the past four or five weeks, The Good Samaritan’s Ministry Oand St. Monica’s Kitchen have been receiving donations of food and money. Groups such as the American Legion, the Food Bank, and many generous individuals have been making these donations for Thanksgiving meals. Also, generous folks have been do- nating turkeys. Lists have been compiled of families living in South Boston in need The goal is to make sure that no one goes of a helping hand. Each family is provided without a Thanksgiving meal. with two bags of groceries. This is primar- Additionally, some will opt for the sit ily organized by Deacon Paul Line, Susan down meal at the St. Monica/St. Augustine et’s help our community stay warm this winter. McLeod, Ed and Jean Shifflett, and Fr. church on Thanksgiving Day itself. Here, Please join “The South Boston Post Office Hat & Peter DeFazio. They are working closely hundreds of people will be served the deli- L Glove Drive” for The South Boston Neighborhood with Cathe Walsh, Bubba Cahill, Dan cious home cooked traditional meal. Others House, aka The Ollie! Manning, and Diane Horne who make the who are homebound will have their meals Your donation of any new hats, gloves, or mittens will sit down meal on Thanksgiving Day hap- delivered right to their doors. If you are help our youth get through the cold weather season a little pen. All day, people were coming in at set home bound and need your meal delivered easier. Look for the box located in the lobby at the South times to pick up their groceries. you can call 617-368-0091. Boston Post Office, 444 East Third Street.

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hanksgiving is now upon us. It’s Christmas Trees. They are not “winter to offend non-Christians don’t seem to ber 25th. Whether you celebrate it or a beautiful time of year and the solstice shrubs” as some kooky school care in the least about offending the more not, it’s still coming; get used to it. Tpicture perfect American holi- administrator from Cambridge tried than two and a half billion people around When someone thinks enough of you day. And as we all know, it also heralds to force her students to call them one the world who are Christians. Again, to to make an effort to wish you a Merry in the official start of the Christmas year and they are not holiday trees. The believers, this is a sacred and Holy time. Christmas, they want you to have one. season which is now upon us. Even in trees that will be lit on East and West Efforts to marginalize the true meaning It doesn’t matter what your faith is. All 2019 there are still remnants of that old Broadway are not holiday trees they are are to the vast majority of Americans are included and all are welcomed in PC mindset that once had momentum Christmas Trees. The trees at the State insulting, insensitive and disrespectful. the sincere greeting during this festive for their efforts to take Christ out of House and at Boston City Hall and on And just one more thing to that fast season. Anyone who has a problem with Christmas or to put it in different words, Boston Common are Christmas Trees. dwindling number of people who seem that really does have issues and might remove ‘The reason for the season’. The tree that may be put up at Medal of to have a problem and get offended want to seek counselling. And now that These people came, and still do come Honor Park at M Street is not a holi- when someone wishes them a Merry we have set the tone for the season, may in two main categories. One group was day tree. It too is a Christmas tree. This Christmas: Whether you like it or not, it be enjoyable to all. made up of the fanatics who hate, and the battle has been won. The PC types and Christmas is also a federal holiday. It Note: Talk back to John Ciccone by word hate fits here, anything having to the anti-Christmas bigots lost this fight comes around each year on Decem- email at [email protected] do with religion, Christianity and the true several years ago. It’s just that some of meaning of Christmas. These are bigots them aren’t smart enough to realize it who were and still are obsessed; though so they persist in their childishness. It’s thankfully less and less successful, with also encouraging in 2019 to see so many Let Our Family Help Your Family their efforts to ban Nativity Scenes, stop more people who are no longer shy or school children from singing Christmas timid about openly and enthusiastically Carols at their pageants and pretty much saying “Merry Christmas” instead of the CASPER anything else that would purge God from safe and soulless ‘Seasons Greetings’ Funeral & Cremations Services the celebration. They have even attempt- and proudly sharing photos of their own Established tiredin 1930 of watching the preening ed to intimidate shopping mall chains Christmas Trees on their Facebook and egotists on stage and their politi- into removing the traditional decorations other social media sites. And I personally Serving Families with Dignity and Respect cal preaching. But there is hope for from their stores. The ACLU among oth- lovethe fact that during the Christmas through the toughestmovie of lovers times who forare also tired of all ers comes to mind here. Season, President Trump himself has over 80 theyears left-wing propaganda being put The other group is made up of very those words prominently displayed on out by Hollywood. The new Rambo silly people who walk on eggs shells his podium when he is speaking. It infuri- Home of Personal Service movie, starring of course Sylvester in their ridiculous efforts to make the ates many in the news media, but pleases Pre-Planning Specialists Stallone, called ‘Last Blood’ is said to ‘holidays’a generic celebration so as not millions of Americans. be outstanding. It is action packed but to offend anyone. This second group, Now I know, with all the problems also sends a message about the danger some of whom are interchangeable with facing the world today, some might ask Casper’s specializes in of open borders. The film critics hate the first group almost goes into contor- does it really matter what people call a Cremation Services & it and are melting down because of tions in their silly and embarrassing Christmas tree? Yes, I believe it does. Veteran Services that message, but the viewers love it. I efforts not to so much as utter the word Because it’s so very important that the highly recommend it. Christmas. And both groups have as one world never, ever lose sight of what this Please visit our website for of their main targets, the Christmas Tree. season means to so many. It is sacred, information you may find Yes folks, I said it – Christmas tree. it’s Holy and those who strive to make helpful during a time of need Whether these PC types and radicals it fade out need to be stood up to or one like it or not, and as is stated in this day they just might be successful. 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Massport Board Votes to Approve Port Director Meyran has extensive experience in the maritime industry he Massachusetts Port Au- the completion of a new berth at This past June, Massport unveiled thority (Massport) Board Conley Container Terminal. a report by Martin Associates, which of Directors voted today to “In his time here at Massport, shows the ’s economic Tmake Michael Meyran the Author- Mike has been instrumental in mak- activity nearly doubled to $8.2 bil- ity’s Port Director, overseeing all ing the Port more competitive. He lion in 2018, up from $4.6 billion in Maritime business areas. Meyran has brought deep private sector experi- 2012. Smart investments and part- been with Massport for more than ence in terminal management when nerships throughout the Port have led a decade as a Deputy Port Director, he came to Massport 12 years ago, to growth in jobs, business revenues, and has been serving as Acting Port having worked in Europe and at the and tax contributions. Director since took nation’s top two largest ports Los Businesses throughout the Com- over as CEO in August. The search Angeles and Long Beach. In his monwealth and rely firm Shey Harding advised Massport role as Deputy Port Director, Mike on Boston’s Port to connect to the University of New York Oneonta on the recruitment for this position. helped to increase productivity, global economy. Conley Terminal with a bachelor’s degree in Business The Port of Boston is a vital drive growth in our container and has seen record growth in contain- Economics. He is currently working economic asset for the Common- cruise businesses, and foster strong er volume five years in a row. Last on his MBA with UMass Amherst’s wealth, connecting more than 2,500 relationships with both labor part- year, the terminal set a new record Isenberg School. Meyran is a Board businesses to the global economy ners and tenants,” said Massport handling nearly 300,000 twenty-foot member of the Boston Shipping As- and supporting 9,000 direct jobs. CEO Lisa Wieland. “I am confident equivalent units (TEUs), boosting sociation, and is the Chair of the Keeping the Port competitive to in Mike’s ability to continue Mari- the Port of Boston’s national profile American Association of Port Au- generate additional economic im- time’s success and I am proud to and ranking No. 20 in the American thorities Operations Subcommittee. pact and grow jobs is an essential have him on my leadership team.” Association of Port Authorities’ Top The Massachusetts Port Author- part of the Authority’s mission. As Before joining Massport, Mike U.S. Ports. ity (Massport) owns and operates Port Director, Meyran will lead all served as Senior General Manager of contin- Boston Logan International Airport, business planning and develop- Operations for APMT Corporate HQ ues to serve more passengers and public terminals in the Port of Bos- ment, strategic initiatives, financial in the Netherlands, working on glob- cruise ships each year. During the ton, and Worcester management, and the safety and se- al terminal development and start- 2019 cruise season, the Cruiseport Regional Airport. Massport is a fi- curity and day-to-day oversight of ups. Prior to that, he held the position welcomed over 402,000 visitors to nancially self-sustaining public au- Massport’s Maritime division. He of General Manager of Operations at Boston. The Massport owned facili- thority whose premier transportation will also ensure the completion of APM Terminals/ A.P. Moller-Maersk ties on the are 100% facilities generate more than $22 bil- several major initiatives already in in both Los Angeles and Long Beach, leased, and new seafood processing lion annually, and enhance and en- motion, such as the CA ports. At Massport, he has served facilities at the Massport Marine Ter- able economic growth and vitality in Dredging Project, the delivery of as a Deputy Port Director in charge minal are under construction. New England. For more information, three new ship-to-shore cranes, and of operations since 2007. Meyran graduated from the State please visit massport.com.

Beacon College in Lynchburg, celebrated its 30th Anniversary recently and Jim Brett, President of the New England Council was the guest speaker eacon College is the first institution of higher education solely devoted to collegians with learning and attention issues to be accredited regionallyB to award baccalaureate degrees. In the photo: Jim Brett, President, New England Council; Former United States Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa; and George Hagerty, President, Beacon College. November 27, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5 GIVING THANKS TOGETHER IN OUR COMMUNITY

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Throughout the upcoming holiday season, families and friends throughout the Boston area will gather to give thanks for each other, and for the food we enjoy as part of our traditions. Most of us are fortunate enough to enjoy full tables, but the Greater Boston Food Bank reports that hunger affects one in eleven of our neighbors in Eastern Massachusetts and 34% earn too much to qualify for emergency food assistance provided by the government. This year, Massport is pleased to provide food donations to three programs in our community: Crossroads Family Center in East Boston; Winthrop Community Food Pantry; and South Boston Community Health Center Food Pantry. These three organizations serve hundreds of people each month, and often mean the difference between paying for heat and having enough food for the family to eat. As we enter the holiday season, we are reminded that these programs and many others provide critical assistance year-round to the most vulnerable members of our community. South Boston Community Health Center Food Pantry 409 West Broadway South Boston, MA 02127 617-269-7500 www.sbchc.org Follow SBCHC on Twitter @SBHealthSeaport massport.com 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com November 27, 2019

high rents, student loan debt, and way Cities. Households making up MassHousing Expands Its a tight housing market. The DPA to $147,420 can now access down program allows eligible first-time payment assistance when purchas- Highly Successful Down homebuyers to finance some or all of ing a home in eastern Massachusetts their down payment with a 15-year cities like Everett, Lowell, Salem, Payment Assistance Program to fixed-interest rate second mortgage. Revere, Lynn and Brockton. In Create More Opportunities for In the program’s first 18 months, Worcester, a household can now MassHousing DPA allowed 1,877 earn up to $128,655 and still qualify First-Time Homebuyers households to purchase their first for down payment assistance. Out- home. One-third of DPA loans were side of Boston and the 26 Gateway DPA loans will now cover up to $15,000, or 5 percent of a used by buyers of color – a rate that Cities, income eligibility remains at purchase price, be available to borrowers with higher incomes, is more than twice the statewide 100 percent of AMI. and be allowed for the purchase of multi-family homes average for minority home purchase MassHousing is also expanding lending. The 1,877 DPA loans repre- down payment assistance to more setts households purchase their own sent $13.8 million in down payment property types, including two-, home and these new enhancements financing. Overall, MassHousing three- and four-family homes. we are announcing today will make DPA has generated $439.7 million in “In a market characterized by sustainable homeownership possible first mortgage lending to first-time high home prices and low inven- for more homebuyers, in more com- homebuyers in Massachusetts. tory of homes for sale, we are BOSTON – MassHousing today munities, across Massachusetts,” Down payment assistance loans succeeding in connecting buyers to announced that it is expanding its said MassHousing Executive will now cover up to $15,000, or homeownership opportunities and highly successful down payment Director Chrystal Kornegay. “DPA 5 percent of a purchase price – an creating wealth, in every region of assistance (DPA) program to cre- has been a powerful tool in address- increase from the previous limit of the Commonwealth,” said Mounzer ate more opportunities for first- ing the state’s racial homeownership $12,000 or 3 percent of the purchase Aylouche, MassHousing’s Vice time homebuyers, by opening the gap, and this program expansion price. Combining a 5-percent down President of Homeownership program to borrowers with higher will further enhance MassHousing’s payment assistance loan with a first Programs. “Still, we know the cur- incomes, allowing DPA loans to be ability to make sustainable home- mortgage covering 95 percent of the rent environment is challenging to used for the purchase of multi-fami- ownership possible for families purchase price will give consum- many first-time homebuyers. That is ly properties, and raising the maxi- across Massachusetts.” ers greater buying power and lower why we are working to significantly mum size of a DPA loan to 15,000 MassHousing launched down mortgage insurance rates. boost the buying power of middle- or 5-percent of the purchase price. payment assistance in March 2018, The Agency is also raising income income, first-time homebuyers be- “MassHousing’s down payment because the Agency saw first-time eligibility to 135 percent of the area cause we understand the importance assistance program has successfully homebuyers struggling to attain median income (AMI) for purchases of sustainable homeownership to the helped more than 1,800 Massachu- homeownership while navigating in the city of Boston, and in Gate- buyers we serve.”

Banned In Boston continued from front page footing with tobacco. In 2015, for his business. Menthol cigarettes long-standing disparities in tobacco Proposed in Sept. 2019, Mayor the Board of Health increased the make up roughly 30% of his sales. use patterns and associated mortality Marty Walsh and the Boston Pub- sales age for nicotine and tobacco “It’s going to hurt convenience from diseases such as heart disease, lic Health Commission (BPHC) products to 21 and restricted the stores, our community, the city and cancer and stroke. introduced legislation that would sale of the majority of flavored the entire state,” Marte said. “I believe that now is the time limit the sale of flavored tobacco tobacco and nicotine products to Marte and other convenience to act, and I applaud the Board of and vaping products, claiming they adult-only tobacco retail locations. store owners argue the vaping cri- Health for taking action to ensure target teenagers and young adults. After Board’s flavoring restrictions sis should not be an excuse to ban Boston has some of the stron- In November, a public hearing was were implemented, Boston public products that have nothing to do gest regulations in the country to held where city officials received high school current vaping rate de- with it. But public health advo- protect our young people,” said feedback from the community. creased from 14.5 percent in 2015 cates say all tobacco use, not just Mayor Walsh. “Teen vaping is an Convenience store owners voiced to 5.7 percent in 2017. Most recent vaping, is hurting young people epidemic that is particularly alarm- their concerns and said they oppose national data showed that youth and needs to be addressed. ing because we know that nicotine the ban because they fear they’ll vaping rates have continued to “What we are seeing now with the use at a young age can have the lose a lot of business without men- increase with more than 27 percent explosive expansion of vaping prod- power to lead to a lifelong depen- thol tobacco products. However, of youth report current vaping. ucts risks reversing decades of gains dency. The data is undeniable in city leaders say this change will be Earlier this month, Convenience in reducing youth tobacco use,” showing that these amendments worth it in the long run. Store owners across Massachusetts said Boston Board of Health Chair would save lives.” Boston has taken the lead at the closed for the day, as store owners Manny Lopes. “When it comes to The proposed amendments were local level to restrict youth access protest proposed regulations that local tobacco control, data shows presented at the Board of Health to tobacco and other nicotine prod- would take menthol cigarettes off strong policies work. I believe to- meeting in September. It was fol- ucts such as e-cigarettes, vapes their shelves. One owner, Frank day’s actions take important steps to lowed by a public comment peri- and “e-juice,” making it among Marte, closed, temporarily, all five prevent Boston’s youth from enter- od, which ran from September 18, the first jurisdictions in the United of the stores he owns, including Ca- ing into a lifetime of nicotine and 2019 through November 8, 2019. States to regulate e-cigarettes and balleros Market in Dorchester. He tobacco dependency.” The regulato- Retailers have until Jan. 1, 2020 to other nicotine products on equal said any ban would be catastrophic ry amendments also seek to address implement these changes. November 27, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 7

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from many of the region’s world- famous wines. It’s also grown in the The Cahors region in France’s southwest and until recently, was consumed almost entirely within the country. In the 1850’s a group of Argentin- ian winemakers came to Europe, Wine looking to increase plantings in the Mendoza region, located in the foothills of the Andes. A local con- Guy sultant suggested Malbec and it was brought back to the country. The hotter, drier climate, along with the Argentina’s higher elevation, caused the grape to thrive far more that it did in France and for over 100 years, it was the throttle Malbec from the heart of This French-accented Malbec offers Red wine of choice for both Argentina Mendoza’s winemaking epicenter, a different tone that you’ll surely and many other South American is made by famous Chilean wine- remember-devilish, more mysteri- Standard regions. Then, in the early 2000s, maker, Aurelio Montes of Montes ous, and really pleasing to the curi- economies around the world began Wines. Black fruit, dark chocolate, ous palate. ne of today’s fastest- to see trouble, which caused prices and espresso aromas all combine on In Argentina’s Mendoza region, the growing wines, as anyone to rise, including the price of wine the nose, while blackberry, blue- Cuyo area, though relatively small, who drinks red wine might made in Europe and the U.S. Many berry, and vanilla notes dance on the produces some of the country’s rip- Oguess, is Malbec. As well, if you Americans started seeking an afford- palate. Full-bodied, full-throttle and est, most intense wines. Tikal Patri- drink it, chances are that most of able, delicious alternative and thus, a big, juicy finish make this a Mal- ota, Mendoza, Cuyo, 2012, ($19.99), you that do have only had it from it’s time had arrived. bec to track down for sipping now is the embodiment of all that makes one country- Argentina. Arguably, One of the most popular Malbecs or cellaring a few years. this place special. It’s not only a that’s understandable, as Malbec in the US market today is Bodega Getting back to France, the Ca- Wine Spectator “Top 100 Wines” represents over 30% of the coun- Norton Malbec Reserva, 2015, hors region was given new life in selection; it’s been given 91 points by try’s annual wine production. What Argentina, ($14.99), a perennial the 1990’s, when many of the top Robert Parker-no small feat! It pres- you might not know is that it’s not a crowd-pleaser, this particular Mal- names from Bordeau bought up ents a deep reddish purple with aro- wine that’s native to Argentina, not bec shows mesmerizing inky blues many of the region’s vineyards and mas of bright berry/cherry fruit and even to South America and that, for and purples in the glass, with loads transformed them. One of the best gives the impression of swallowing hundreds of years, it wasn’t even of dark fruit and cigar box spice examples of this “new generation” a whole bowl of mixed ripe berries made to be had by itself. on the nose. Ready to roll with red of Malbec is Chateau Lamartine, at once. Big body, yet very balanced, Today, I’d like to give you a cherry, black plum, and serious spice Cahors, 2014, ($19.99). Made of with luscious layers of raspberry, broader picture of this great red’s swirled with earthy, herbal charac- 90% Malbec, with a soupçon of cherry, and cocoa flavors. Just a hint origins, all the places it comes from ter and well-integrated tannins, this Merlot for finesse, this French ver- of baking spice at the end brings it all today and where you might see it in Malbec offers considerable inter- sion is definitely more structured. together. This one is a natural with the future. est for the money. Try it with any Deep, rich and bold, its black fruit, Prime Rib, bone-in, some yorkshire The grape is French in origin and roasted or grilled red meat, as well tobacco, graphite and earth tones pudding and your favorite roasted today, can still be found in both the as Lamb or Beef bourguignon. give it a distinctively different nose vegetables. Enjoy! Bordeau region, where it has been a Another popular and available than the Argentinian variety, while NEXT WEEK: What’s For Dessert? “workhorse” or, blending grape, used wine is Kaiken Ultra Malbec, 2015 subtle oak notes, soft tannins and Talk To The Wine Guy at in small amounts to “top off” wine Argentina, ($18.99). This full- suitable grip will hold your interest. [email protected]

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Be Grateful For What We Have

By Kevin Devlin

hanksgiving Day has arrived once again as we gather with family and friends giving thanksT for our good fortune in life. We’ll overeat and watch football games or holiday movies on TV. We’ll the New World, the other half sadly through the day and, as the magnet Our problems pale in comparison laugh at jokes and retell stories of succumbing to untimely deaths. finds the iron, so will it find, in every to those suffered by people in other the past we hold dear to our hearts. After Congress requested a proc- hour, some heavenly blessings!” countries, and notwithstanding our We’ll remember loved ones no longer lamation by President George Wash- Today, more than at any other problems, we are fortunate to be amongst us and toast our undying ington, Thanksgiving, originally time in recent history, our nation is Americans, because America is still love for them. We’ll reflect upon our known as the harvest festival, has divided. Those on opposite sides of the greatest country in the world; yesteryears and take stock of what is been celebrated nationally on and off the political spectrum refuse to yield and democracy the “best of the important to us at this juncture in our since 1789. On October 3, 1863, our an inch to bridge the gap. Modera- worse” without a scintilla of doubt. lives. And we should be grateful. greatest president, Abraham Lincoln, tion and Compromise are orphans. Remember that “It is literally true, On what was then known as the announced that (on the last Thursday Reason has been abandoned. We look as the thankless say, that they have Plymouth Plantation, the first Thanks- in November) Thanksgiving would be down one road and ignore the other nothing to be thankful for. He who giving was celebrated by early settlers an official holiday in the country. He roadways as irrelevant, the wrong sits by the fire, thankless for the fire, after their first harvest in 1621. One proclaimed it as a day of “Thanksgiv- direction in which to travel. We ig- is just as if he had no fire. Nothing year prior to this, in search of a new ing and Praise to our beneficent Father nore the sign posts as if we shouldn’t is possessed save in appreciation, of life and freedom from religious per- who dwelleth in the Heavens.” adhere to them. They don’t count, which thankfulness is the indispens- secution, about 102 Pilgrims endured Thanksgiving affords us the time weren’t meant for us. But I have able ingredient. But a thankful heart a sixty-six day voyage from England to slow down and reflect. Daily life faith in our resiliency. Faith in our hath a continual feast.” across the Atlantic Ocean, on the can be hectic, grueling. That’s why resolve to restore reason and success- So, appreciate Thanksgiving and now-famous ship, the Mayflower. The it’s important we pause and enjoy fully combat divisiveness so a new good fortune. Embrace the fulfillment inaugural feast lasted three days and life’s blessings. Enjoy and be thank- dawn (a time for new beginnings) of life, happiness, security, and safety. was attended by ninety Native Ameri- ful for our good fortune because “The can glow brightly like the sun; guid- And sneak a snack before bed - just cans, and fifty-three of the Pilgrims unthankful heart…discovers no mer- ing us down a loftier path towards for the hell of it - and once again give who traveled from the Old World to cies; but let the thankful heart sweep solidarity and peace of mind. thanks for all that we have.

Councilors Flynn & Flaherty, DND to Host Informational Meeting on Senior Programs Dec. 7 oston City Councilor Ed Save and the Senior Home Repair. Flynn & Councilor At- These programs are for eligible Large Michael Flaherty, seniors who can obtain 0% inter- Bin partnership with Department of est loans to replace aging heating Neighborhood Development (DND) systems, or to make repairs on their and the Boston Home Center, will homes. The Boston Home Center seniors stay safely and comfort- departments and residents to raise be holding an informational meet- and Boston Department of Neigh- ably in their homes,” said the awareness about available re- ing on senior home repair programs borhood Development will discuss Councilors in a joint statement. sources and programs.” offered by the city. The meeting the application process and provide “Thank you to the Department of For more information, please con- will be held on December 7 at 11 information on these programs to Neighborhood Development and tact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617- a.m. in the South Boston Library. interested residents. the Boston Home Center for your 635-3203 and Ed.Flynn@Boston. This event will serve as an oppor- “Seniors Save and Senior Home commitment to our seniors and gov, or Councilor Flaherty at 617- tunity for residents to learn more Repair are valuable programs your partnership. I will continue 635-4205 and Michael.Flaherty@ about programs such as Seniors offered by the city to help our to work closely with our city boston.gov. November 27, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 11

continued work with the Boston 115,000 rides per day. This addi- Councilor Transportation Dept. on infrastructure tional traffic exacerbates conges- Flynn Update improvements such as speed humps, tion, creates safety issues related raised crosswalks, road diets and to speeding and double parking, as on Pedestrian rapid flash beacons as ways to ensure well as environmental concerns. pedestrian safety. Councilor Flynn Administration officials testified in Safety & highlighted the need for slower speeds regards to pilot programs on pick- and enforcement from the Boston up/drop-off spots, as well as pend- TNC (Uber/ Police Dept. He also called attention ing legislation at the State House Lyft) Hearings to resident concerns about pedestrian that would raise fees on TNC rides signals that allow for crossing the to allow the city to utilize funds for ast week, Boston City Coun- street at the same time that vehicles infrastructure improvements. Issues cilor Ed Flynn held two have a signal to turn at an intersection, around accessibility of pick-up/drop- hearings at the Council; one which could potentially be unsafe for off spots for TNC rides for persons Laimed at pedestrian crossing signals pedestrians. Other councilors, resi- with disabilities was also discussed, and traffic calming, and another on dents, and advocates all spoke about as well as the need for better data transportation network companies these issues, as well as the urgency to sharing between TNC companies (TNCs), such as Uber and Lyft, implement measures that would help and the City of Boston. operating in Boston. These hearings keep pedestrians safe. “Pedestrian safety and traffic con- brought together city officials, advo- The hearing on Transportation gestion are two of the most important enforcement. It is clear that we also cates and residents to discuss matters Network Companies (TNCs) (Uber/ issues that affect the everyday lives need better data sharing with TNCs relating to public safety, enforcement, Lyft) took place on November of our residents, “ said Councilor so that we can implement policies to infrastructure, congestion and our 19th, co-sponsored by Councilor Flynn. “Thank you to the panelists, address concerns regarding traffic, transportation system. O’Malley and also chaired by Coun- officials, and residents who testified public safety, the environment, and The hearing on crossing signals and cilor Wu. Data from the Department at these hearings. It is critical for consumer protection.” traffic calming was held November of Public Utilities (DPU) show that our city to remain focused on traf- For more information, please con- 18th and chaired by Councilor Mi- there were more than 42 million fic calming through infrastructure tact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617- chelle Wu. Councilor Flynn discussed rides in Boston in 2018, or over improvements, slower speeds and 635-3203 or [email protected].

Shop Sip Dine Thursday, December 5th SouthBoston ChristmasStroll One night of incredible savings at nearly 40 local retailers,restaurants,salons,and more! • East Broadway Tree Lighting Festivities begin at 4 pm at the Library with live entertainment, FREE hot chocolate & holiday treats • Magic Show at 4:00 pm at Bringing Up Baby, 663 East Broadway • Santa arrives at 5 pm for the Tree Lighting Countdown at 5:30 pm • Photo op with Santa inside of the Library • Xfinity photo booth on W. Broadway • Dickens Carolers will be strolling along E. and W. Broadway from 4-8 pm From Everyone At • FREE Pedi Cabs will whisk attendees to and from E. and W. Broadway from 6-8 pm South Boston Today! details at: sbndc.org/christmas-stroll 12 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com November 27, 2019

MAYOR WALSH LIGHTS BOSTON COMMON CHRISTMAS TREE DECEMBER 5 Watch the annual celebration live on WCVB Channel 5 ayor Martin J. Walsh and Atlas PyroVision. Christmas: The Musical,” as well guests from the Province The holiday decorations through- as Dorchester’s Holy Tabernacle of Nova Scotia will cele- out Boston Common and the Public Church Choir. Mbrate the 78th Annual Tree Lighting Garden include the City of Bos- The lighting of the trees on the on Boston Common on Thursday, ton’s official 2019 Christmas tree, Common is made possible through December 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. a 45-foot white spruce tree donated the generosity of the Lynch Founda- The celebration is presented by the by Desmond Waithe and Corina tion, the Massachusetts Convention Boston Parks and Recreation Depart- Saunders of Chance Harbour, Pictou Center Authority, the Herb Cham- ment, title sponsor The Province County, Nova Scotia. bers Companies, and contributions of Nova Scotia, signature sponsor WCVB Channel 5’s Anthony from other individuals and institu- Encore Boston Harbor, Jumbotron Everett and Shayna Seymour will tions. The annual holiday display sponsor Geico Local Office, present- once again host Channel 5’s live includes the official Christmas tree ing sponsors Exelon and the Coca- broadcast of the event beginning from Nova Scotia and trees through- following the December 6, 1917, Cola Company, and media sponsors at 7 p.m. featuring multi-platinum out Boston Common. Refresh- explosion of a munitions ship in WCVB Channel 5, Magic 106.7 FM, singer-songwriter and Lexington na- ments and additional support will be Halifax Harbor. Within 24 hours of and . The holiday tive Matt Nathanson, provided by promotional sponsors the disaster a train loaded with sup- lights throughout both parks will award-winning Nova Scotian alt- Dunkin’, Capital One, Xfinity, H.P. plies and emergency personnel was light up in sequence shortly before pop stars Neon Dreams, Nova Sco- Hood LLC, Power Crunch Bars, making its way from Boston to Nova 8 p.m. when Mayor Walsh is joined tian R&B singer-songwriter Zamani, Drake’s Cakes, perfectly free fruit Scotia. For more information please onstage by members of the Royal Ca- performances by cast members bites, and Nature’s Path Foods. call (617) 635-4505 or go to www. nadian Mounted Police, Santa Claus, from the new musical “Dolly Par- This is the 48th year that Nova boston.gov/parks. For Boston Com- Rudolph, and Frosty. The show will ton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Scotia has given a tree to the people mon parking information go to www. close with a pyrotechnic display by Carol” and “Irving Berlin’s White of Boston as thanks for relief efforts massconvention.com/bcg.html. South Boston Catholic Academy News his year we are excited to the gap between the student’s back- welcome our new Learning ground knowledge to what the stu- Support Teacher, Ms. Angel dent is expected to know according TBurley to our South Boston Catholic to the MA Curriculum Frameworks. Academy Family! In my LST class I help students in From Ms. Burley…“I truly enjoy all of their core subjects; that may teaching the children of South Boston require a unique prescribed teaching Catholic Academy who may need style that is tailored to the way the additional support in the form of small child learns best. As a Special Needs group differentiated instruction in order Educator, my focus is not on what to create an opportunity for a successful the child can’t do. I focus my en- learning experience. This may include ergy and objective on the student’s a wide-array of accommodations: strength. I am always reflecting on; a- small group instruction What can I do as this child’s teacher b- one to one instruction to scaffold and provide opportunities c- differentiated instruction for success? I know with the LLI d- read to or scribed for during testing training I just received; the children e- frequent structured breaks who need my support will make f- extra time to process significant progress toward their g- modeled expected outcomes educational goals.” h- word study to enable grade Boston Catholic Academy (www. level text success SBCatholicAcademy.org) is cur- Programs available and high ac- Vice Principal, with any questions or i- reader and writer workshop rently accepting applications for all ceptance rate to Parochial, Private, for a tour of the school at j.brown@ model to facilitate ELA classes PreSchool-Grade 6. We have and Boston Exam Schools. Please sbcatholicacademy.org or phone j- specific mini lessons to bridge Before School and After School contact: Mrs. Jamie Brown, our 617-268-2326 for more information. November 27, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 13 The Thanksgiving Tradition Endures SBT Staff Report to be so and it has been an American t’s safe to say that nearly every tradition ever since. American knows the story of Today, Americans often sit down how the Thanksgiving holiday to sumptuous turkey dinners with cameI to be. It’s a story of hardship all the ‘fixins’ and still give thanks being overcome by success that to God for all that we have in our finally led to the first Thanksgiv- country. This is often followed by ing feast where the Pilgrims gave watching football games and taking thanks to the local natives and part in other holiday activities; one of course to God for the bounti- of which for some could simply be ful food that was finally available an after dinner nap while waiting which enabled them to survive. for dessert and coffee. Historians The Pilgrims were seeking free- still aren’t positive that turkey was dom from the religious persecution part of the first Thanksgiving feast. they had suffered in England and However they do seem pretty sure courageously set sail for the new that sumptuous main courses like world. Packing all the belongings wild duck, goose, venison and even they could carry onto what would clams and lobster were high at the and shelter; two things that were in this modern age; nearly four now be considered a tiny, unsafe top of the menu followed by fruits certainly a must for survival in those centuries since the first Thanksgiv- and very fragile ship; they made the such as plums and boiled pump- days in such a harsh environment, ing feast was enjoyed, where things perilous journey and landed on the kin. No pumpkin pie. But happily, would follow and endure well into are so much different with new east coast of what is now America. turkeys today are plentiful and if the future. Today, what often follows customs and habits, most Americans This is history; most of us know this cooked just right, delicious and now a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday still hold on to part of that tradition. from our lessons at school. But what cooked by several different methods. spent with friends and family is It’s what caused this Thanksgiving many may have forgotten was that Though tradition still reigns frenzied shopping sprees and a head holiday of 2019, to begin the same this was not the beginning of what is on Thanksgiving Day, much has long rush into the Christmas Season way back when the Mayflower first today a uniquely American holiday. changed since that first feast in and all the hustle and bustle that landed at Plymouth Rock. And that The first Thanksgiving, celebrated in 1621. The 46 surviving Pilgrims, comes with it. And this is something is an appreciation of family, good the autumn of 1620 was not observed were joined and helped by 91 that millions of Americans also look friends and neighbors helping neigh- in the years following. It became an American Indians and together they forward to. Times change for sure, bors and slowing down, even if it’s official holiday in 1863, when Presi- worked hard and in cooperation at but the good thing about this very just for a day to give thanks for all dent Abraham Lincoln proclaimed it making sure that from then on, food special holiday is that even though that we have in America.

ALL ARE WELCOME Msgr. Thomas J McDonnell and Frank Kelley Thanksgiving Dinner St. Monica’s Mass at Parish Hall 9AM (Corner of Old Colony Ave. and Prebble St.) If you are unable to get out and would like a meal delivered to your home please call 617-368-0091 After Wednesday, November 27th please call 617-590-9922

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MAYOR WALSH AWARDS $4.7 MILLION TO CREATE 157 HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOMELESS YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN BOSTON AS FIRST ACTION ITEM SUPPORTING NEWLY RELEASED PLAN uilding on his commitment to towards ending youth and young adult ending homelessness in Boston, homelessness in Boston. I want to thank Mayor Martin J. Walsh today the Youth Action Board members and Bjoined members of the City’s Youth all of the partners for contributing to the Action Board, the United Way of Mas- creation of this plan, and I look forward to sachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley our important work ahead.” individual is able to build a support outreach to connect with youth who are and community partners at Bridge The new Rising to the Challenge network that improves their ability to at-risk of becoming homeless, or who Over Troubled Waters to release a new plan focuses on gathering data on thrive, while providing a social safety are currently homeless. Current gaps in action plan, Rising to the Challenge, to homeless youth, understanding the cur- net to prevent future homelessness. identification create a challenge in con- prevent and end youth and young adult rent system’s capacity, identifying un- To achieve these goals, the plan will necting individuals with housing and homelessness in Boston. The plan is the met needs of youth and young adults, implement four key strategies to make other needed services, such as employ- collective result of input from the Youth and designing a plan to address gaps homelessness among youth and young ment, education, recovery and more. Action Board, the City’s advisory group in the emergency assistance system. adults rare, brief, and non-repeating. • Increase access to and effectiveness of youth and young adults, who have Youth and young adults are defined as Strategies include: of existing resources by streamlining experienced homelessness or housing a person age 24 years and younger. In • Develop a collaborative system that cross sector referrals and strengthen- instability, together with 240 community some cases, youth and young adults reorganizes the way that the City and ing training for youth-serving agencies members representing more than 110 may be under the care and custody of various agencies work together and and homelessness services providers public and private organizations across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. make decisions, with the goal of form- to better serve youth and young adults Boston. As an immediate action item To prevent and end youth homeless- ing a clear, comprehensive and youth- experiencing homelessness. towards implementing the plan, Mayor ness, the plan prioritizes ensuring that specific system to end youth and young • Invest in new housing and services Walsh awarded $4.7 million in grant every youth individual at-risk of or adult homelessness. Using national and resources in order to house all ages 18-24 funds to create 157 new housing oppor- experiencing homelessness is identified local best practices, Boston has trans- unaccompanied youth who are experi- tunities dedicated to serving homeless and immediately linked to the resourc- formed its homelessness services into a encing homelessness. The report shows youth and young adults. es that will address their needs; and coordinated and integrated system based that within the next three years, the City “In Boston, it’s imperative that we make offering safe and stable housing that on Housing First principles. Building will need to add 285 new housing oppor- sure that every young person has a safe sta- supports their needs; focusing on each on this success, the City and its partners tunities dedicated to this population. ble place to call home,” said Mayor Walsh. individual’s health and well-being; pro- are now turning their focus to tackling For more information on the City’s “I am proud that together we are Rising to viding resources to meet their educa- the prevalence of homelessness among efforts to assist youth and young adults the Challenge by putting forth a plan that tional and employment goals; and mak- unaccompanied youth and young adults. experiencing homelessness, please visit will guide us as we take critical next steps ing permanent connections so that each • Improve early identification and boston.gov/youth-homelessness.

Gate of Heaven ll of us in the Gate of Here is the recipe, just in Heaven and St. Brigid case you want to make it for and St. Brigid Parish with St. Augus- your family and friends, too: Parish with tineA Chapel Religious Educa- 1 ½ Cups of Cranberry’s St. Augustine tion Program want to wish ½ Cup of Sugar everyone a Happy Thanks- ½ Cup of Water Chapel Religious giving! This past Sunday the (¼ Cup of Orange Juice Education students in Kindergarten, 1st, or a Table Spoon of Orange and 2nd Grade had fun making Zest, Optional) Program News special Thanksgiving cards for Put all the ingredients their families that included a together in a pan and boil Happy delicious Cranberry Recipe to gently for 5-10 minutes, until make at home and share with berries pop. Thanksgiving their family and friends on Mix well. The sauce will To All! Thanksgiving Day. thicken as it cools. Enjoy! November 27, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 15

This week, Danny gave “PIC’S PICKS” for Week 13 in the NFL:

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (+6) shot of making the playoffs is to game in Kansas City as a 6-5 team defense is its greatest strength over Baltimore Ravens win the NFC East. Fortunately for that’s on the outside looking in right now. The problem with that -This game is Sunday at 1 p.m. in Philly, that’s still very realistic, see- at the AFC playoff picture. The is, some are using that as a way Baltimore and could very easily be ing that the first-place Dallas Cow- Chiefs’ last game was a win over to describe Tom Brady’s offense called the “game of the week.” The boys are 6-5. The Eagles are com- the Chargers in Week 11. And with as “weak.” When will they learn? 9-2 Ravens are the talk of the NFL ing off back-to-back losses to two KC making a trip to New England Brady and Edelman have a night right now, seeing they have the lon- of the best teams in the NFL: the next week, in Week 14, this one for themselves and the Patriots win gest active win streak in the league Patriots and Seahawks. What’s the has trap-game potential written by two touchdowns. with seven straight wins. Baltimore perfect bounce-back recipe in the all over it. I’m not sure the Chiefs LOCK OF THE WEEK: GREEN is coming off a win over the Rams NFL in 2019? That’s right, a game are going to lose this game, but I BAY PACKERS (-6.5) over New in Los Angeles on Monday night, as against the Miami Dolphins. This do expect the Raiders to respond York Giants Lamar Jackson threw for five touch- game is in Miami Sunday at 1. The the right way to last week’s wake- -Green Bay will not lose this game. downs and ran for 95 yards. Jackson Dolphins are 2-9 and have lost two up call against the Jets. Oakland The only question is if they cover is the MVP so far this season. That’s straight, to the Bills and Browns. might not win, but they’ll cover in the spread. It’s at MetLife on Sun- not even up for debate. But as good I do believe the Eagles are better a close game. day at 1, but the location of this as he’s been, the 10-1 49ers have to than their record shows, and they (-3) game doesn’t matter. Green Bay feel disrespected by being a six- should be able to handle the Dol- over Houston Texans just got embarrassed by the 49ers point dog in this one. San Francisco phins. Like I said, I’m betting on a -The 10-1 Patriots are the No. 1 on Sunday Night Football. Aaron is currently the No. 1 seed in the bounce-back win for Philly. I took seed in the AFC, though, you might Rodgers is out to make someone NFC and is coming off a 37-8 win Cleveland to cover a 10.5-point not know it if you listen to all the pay. He’ll do just that against a over a very good Green Bay Pack- spread last week against Miami, love the No. 2 seed Baltimore Ra- 2-9 Giants team that’s lost seven ers team. And defensively, the 49ers and they did. This week, I’m taking vens are getting. The Pats have won straight. That’s right, seven straight. rank second in the league, allowing the Eagles to win by at least 10. two straight since their Week 10 I forgot they Giants were even in the just 14 points per game. Will they be OAKLAND RAIDERS (+9.5) over bye, and now they head to Hous- league, they’ve been so irrelevant able to slow Jackson down? There’s Kansas City Chiefs ton for the Sunday Night Football this season. The No. 3-seed Pack- a difference between “slow him -Are the Raiders serious? After “Game of the Week.” I was more ers should roll in this one. Give me down” and “cover the spread.” I’m winning three straight games nervous about this game five weeks Green Bay by 20. picking the 49ers to cover the six- and positioning themselves for a ago. The 7-4 Texans are the No. 3 Listen to “The Danny Picard Show” point spread and keep it close. Give playoff push, they go out and lose seed in the AFC, and are coming on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, me San Fran as a feisty, disrespected to the New York Jets, 34-3. It’s un- off an important win over the In- and anywhere else podcasts are dog on Sunday. believable. So instead of entering dianapolis Colts last week, but they available. Watch “dPs LIVE” on PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (-9.5) Week 13 with the same 7-4 record still look human. The matchup to YouTube. Follow Danny on Twitter over Miami Dolphins as the Chiefs — who had the bye watch will be Stephon Gilmore vs @DannyPicard. Check out all of -If you’re the 5-6 Eagles, your only last week — Oakland enters this DeAndre Hopkins. New England’s Danny’s work at dannypicard.com.

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NFL Week 13 SUNDAY, DEC. 1 SPORTS TODAY San Francisco at Baltimore (-6) 1 P.M. FOX

New England (-3) at Houston PATRIOTS LOOK FOR 8:20 P.M. NBC MONDAY, DEC. 2 THIRD STRAIGHT Minnesota at Seattle (-3) WIN ON SUNDAY 8:15 P.M. ESPN IN HOUSTON NBA Tweet FRIDAY, NOV. 29 Boston at Brooklyn SBT Staff 12 p.m. NBCSB he 10-1 Patriots enter their Week of the 13 game against the Texans as NHL FRIDAY, NOV. 29 Tthe No. 1 seed in the AFC. You NY Rangers at Boston wouldn’t believe it if you watch or listen Week 1 P.M. NBC to NFL analysis, but it’s true. No, the 9-2 Baltimore Ravens have not dethroned the Patriots just yet. NBA SEEKING Lamar Jackson had another special night on Monday in a win over the DRAMATIC struggling Los Angeles Rams, and the CHANGES WITH No. 2 seed Ravens have won seven straight. But as of now, the AFC is still LATEST PROPOSAL New England’s conference. SBT Staff The Pats will look to win their third ccording to an ESPN report this straight on Sunday, as they head to Hous- week, the NBA is in “serious ton to take on the 7-4 Texans, who cur- Adiscussions” with the NBA Play- rently hold the No. 3 seed in the AFC. If ers Association and its broadcast partners the playoffs began after Week 12, Houston to make significant changes to the league would host the No. 6 seed Pittsburgh Steel- calendar for the 2021-22 season. ers in the Wild Card Round. The Patriots, of The changes include a playoff re-seed- course, would have a first-round bye. ing for the four teams in the conference fi- New England is coming off a 13-9 nals, play-in rounds to determine the Nos. win over the Dallas Cowboys. Hous- 7 and 8 playoff seeds in each conference, a ton is coming off a 20-17 win over the shortening of the regular-season schedule Indianapolis Colts. from 82 games down to 78 games, and a The highlighted matchup to watch in 30-team in-season holiday tournament. this Week 13 game on Sunday Night An in-season tournament would see each Football is Patriots cornerback Stephon division participate in a round-robin format Gilmore covering Texans wide receiver that would be part of the regular-season DeAndre Hopkins, who ranks second schedule. Eight teams from the round-robin in the NFL with 81 receptions this sea- stage will advance to a single-elimination son, behind only New Orleans’ Michael round of quarterfinals, followed by semifi- Thomas, who has 104 receptions. nals and finals, which will not count as part Gilmore will have his hands full with of the regular-season schedule. This tourna- Hopkins, but at the same time, Hopkins ment would most likely take place between will have his hands full with Gilmore, Thanksgiving and Christmas. who has proven to be the NFL’s best The play-in rounds to determine the Nos. 7 1-on-1 shutdown cornerback. The lat- and 8 playoff seeds in each conference will be- est example of that came last Sunday, as gin with the No. 7 seed hosting the No. 8 seed, PLAY FOR FREE WITH Gilmore held Cowboys wide receiver and the No. 9 seed hosting the No. 10 seed. PROMO CODE: Amari Cooper to zero catches. The winner of 7 vs 8 will be the official No. 7 The Patriots are a three-point favorite seed. The loser of 7 vs 8 will play the winner on Sunday night. of 9 vs 10 to determine the official No. 8 seed. PIC