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East Boston High student picked Thank You Dinner Former New England Patriot star for the Umana Tedy Bruschi holds party at Cunard Tavern Fellowship By John Lynds “When we were asked for the first time if we could han- By John Lynds Those who walked into the dle the thank you and reunion Cunard Tavern in East Bos- dinner for the team we were East Boston High School ton last Thursday night were thrilled to do it,” said Pino. student David Pacheco, who greeted by a familiar face. “It’s a cause that’s important is heading into his senior year Playing host and seating to me because my wife Lau- in the fall, has been picked hungry patrons was none oth- ren had surgery to close a hole to serve in this year’s Mario er than former New England in her heart very similar to the Umana Fellowship in Public Patriot star and three-time one which caused Tedy (Brus- Service. Super Bowl champion Tedy chi) to have a stroke. Pacheco, whose family Bruschi. Lauren Pino has run the immigrated from El Salvador No, the former Patriot in- Boston Marathon three times last year, is currently partici- side linebacker has not found for Tedy’s Team while Chef pating in the prestigious pub- a new career working at the Pino has run the Marathon lic service fellowships this popular Eastie eatery. once for the team. summer. Pacheco has been It was all part of Bruschi’s Pino said one of the best dealing with constituent ser- annual party the former NFL parts of the evening is when vices in City Councilor Lydia star throws at the Cunard for Bruschi took over duties at the Edward’s District 1 office. Lanzilli’s Fuel owner Sonny Patel poses next to his Wall of Fame outside of the store that displays ‘Tedy’s Team’ and the Amer- host stand for a bit to surprise The Fellowship, co-found- winning lottery scratch tickets that Lanzilli’s sold over the years. ican Heart Association. The some customers walking in ed by Rep. Adrian Madaro dinner and afterparty on Cu- for dinner. and East Boston Neighbor- nard’s roofdeck is to thank Tedy’s Team has raised hood Health Center’s Er- The hot streak at Lanzilli’s continues the Boston Marathon runners over $500,000 for the Amer- nani DeAraujo, seeks to give who help raise money for his ican Heart Association’s Eastie students opportunities By John Lynds won on a ticket sold at Lanzil- of Revere was the story of team back in April. American Stroke Association similar to the Boston Latin li’s since 2013. the year in 2015. Noll need- Cunard’s Executive Chef during the last Marathon. School based Ward Fellow- The hot streak of customers “Before 2013 we sold ed to break a $100 bill so he Anthony Pino explains that Bruschi suffered a stroke ship Program that both Mada- playing the lottery at Lanzil- three,maybe four, $1-million could get lunch at the sub he and his wife, Lauren, have in February 2005 at the age of ro and DeAraujo participated li’s Groceria and Gas Station tickets in the 13 years we shop across Bennington Street both run the Boston Marathon 31, just weeks after winning in while students there. in East Boston continues. Last owned the store,” said owner from Lanzilli’s. He stopped on Tedy’s Team and two years his third Super Bowl with the “Right now I’m doing Tuesday a Winthrop resident Sonny Patel. in, purchased a scratch ticket ago were asked to host the re- Patriots and days after return- research for Councilor Ed- went into Lanzilli’s to play Patel said then in 2015 luck to get change for the $100 and union and thank you dinner ward’s office for the East Mega Millions and later that began to strike the location instantly became a multimil- time and again. lionaire. for the team’s runners. Boston Master Plan,” said night became a millionaire. See TEDDY Page 9 Pacheco . “I’ve been re- James Griffin, who chose “In 2014, we sold two Those two wins within searching the problems in his lucky numbers based on $1-million tickets in one days of each other and a $10 the neighborhood and what is birthdays of family members, week,” said Patel. “Then we million win the following year necessary for a neighborhood purchased his winning ticket sold a $10-million ticket, that was hailed a ‘rarity’ by Mass. to be successful.” at Lanzilli’s Grocery. the following year.” State Lottery officials. Griffin’s win is the sixth The $10-million scratch See UMANA Page 2 prize of $1 million or more ticket win by Richard Noll See LANZILLI Page 2 Local artists join Trinity Financial in opening the new Boston East art gallery
By John Lynds Atlantic Works Gallery have Robles Cultural Center, the artists living in the neighbor- fostered the creative spirit in new ICA Watershed and the hood. Part of what makes a neigh- the neighborhood. The result future artist live/work spaces The event last Thursday borhood great is a thriving art has been the expansion of art on Condor Street being devel- evening included the award- scene. For decades the East across Eastie with Zumix, oped by NOAH. ing of prizes for the opening Boston Artist Group and the HarborArts, the Veronica The newest addition to show. Eastie’s growing art com- “What an exciting time for munity officially opened last art in East Boston,” said Rep. week at the Boston East, the Adrian Madaro. “We recently new, luxury-apartment com- opened the Institute of Con- munity on Eastie’s waterfront temporary Art’s Watershed, down on Border Street. we are currently celebrating The Boston East Gallery, the 15 year anniversary of run in collaboration with the the Atlantic Works Gallery neighboring Atlantic Works next door, we have other artist Gallery (AWG), will be open work/live/sell artists spaces to the public seven days a being developed along Con- week and will also be avail- dor Street and now we are able for events, art exhibits opening this space at Boston and community meetings. East with some of the best The first exhibition at the views in the City of Boston. I Boston East Gallery, “East remember during the planning Boston – Past and Present” stages of this project and Trin- Former New England Patriot star Tedy Bruschi plays host at the Artists Philip Young and Joe Saint Surin talk with Trinity Finan- features 31 pieces of artwork Cunard Tavern last week. Bruschi threw a thank you party for cial’s Allison MacMartin during the opening of the Boston East by 21 artists that either cap- runners that participated in the Boston Marathon for Tedy’s See GALLERY Page 4 Team. Gallery last Thursday evening. ture Eastie or were created by dŚĞĂƐƚŽƐƚŽŶϮϬϭϴ Super Stars of Boston Comedy ŽůƵŵďƵƐĂLJ WĂƌĂĚĞŽŵŵŝƚƚĞĞWƌĞƐĞŶƚƐ͗ Saturday, September 8 – 6:00 dŝĐŬĞƚƐ Ͳ ΨϱϬ >ĞŶŶLJůĂƌŬĞ Sons of Italy Memorial Hall ^ƚĞǀĞ^ǁĞĞŶĞLJ ϭϰϳ'ůĂĚƐƚŽŶĞ^ƚ͕͘ĂƐƚŽƐƚŽŶĂƚDĂĚŽŶŶĂYƵĞĞŶ^ŚƌŝŶĞ &ŽƌƚŝĐŬĞƚƐŽƌŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶƌĞŐĂƌĚŝŶŐĂŶLJ ƉĂƌĂĚĞƌĞůĂƚĞĚĞǀĞŶƚƐ– ĐĂůů͗ :ŽŚŶŶLJWŝnjnjŝ Dinner, Dancing, Music and dŽŶLJs :ŽĞ– ϲϭϳͲϱϵϬͲϯϬϯϱ ĞůĞƐƚĞ– ϲϭϳͲϵϭϯͲϯϯϯϮ Lots of Laughs :ŽĞLJŚŝĂƌĞŶnjĂ Proceeds Benefit the 2018 East Boston Columbus Day Parade ZŝĐŚŝĞtŝůůŝƐ
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East Boston Social Centers host committee COMMUNITY CALENDAR hosts 100th anniversary kickoff event Community Meetings Friend of the East Boston Greenway By John Lynds been researching the Social from 2003-2007 and found- Fourth Thursday of every month. Centers’ history and roots in er of Travaglini, Eisenberg, Harbor View Neighborhood Association 6:30 p.m. at the Anna DeFronzo Center, The East Boston Social the Settlement House move- and Kiley, who has done so First Monday of every month 395 Maverick St. Centers Host Committee is ment but also collecting sto- much for our community and 6:30 p.m. at the Edward Brooke Charter gearing up for its 100th an- ries and testimonies from the this organization; and Debbi Central Square Flats Civic Association community. White, East Boston Camps School, 145 Byron St. niversary gala on November Third Wednesday of every month 7 and held a special kickoff Pasquariello said the gala Director; retired, Boston Pub- event last Tuesday night at the the will help to raise the pro- lic Schools—whose family Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association 7 p.m. at Paris Street Community Center, Cunard Tavern roof deck. file of the EBSC and increase has played a critical role in the Second Monday of every month. 112 Paris St. The Host Committee and its ability to have a greater im- work of the East Boston So- 6:30 p.m. at the Jeffries Point Yacht Club, its Honorary Chair, Robert pact. cial Centers for generations,” 565 Sumner St. Gove Street Citizens Association Lewis Jr., are working to raise “Through this event, we said Pasquariello. “I also want Fourth Monday of every month $500,000 for the EBSC ahead will engage more opinion to recognize our emcee: Cher- Orient Heights Neighborhood Association 6:30 p.m. at the Noddle Island Community leaders, politicians--who al- yl Fiandaca, chief investiga- of the 100th anniversary gala. Third Monday of every month. Room, Logan Rental Car Center “We’re excited to start ready are so supportive of tive reporter with the i-Team 6:30 p.m. at Ashley Street YMCA, 54 Ash- spreading the word and build- our work—philanthropists, on WBZ; Cheryl and her fam- Eagle Hill Civic Association ing on our momentum,” said and community members in ily have done so much for this ley St. EBSC Executive Director the important mission and community and beyond.” Last Wednesday of every month Justin Pasquariello. “This work of the Social Centers,” Pasquariello then intro- 7 p.m. at East Boston High School Cafete- fundraising and awareness said Pasquariello. “That im- duced the Host Committee’s ria, 86 White St. building will help us to help portant work impacts nearly Honorary Chair, Robert Lew- more children, families, and 600 people on a typical day is Jr.. who is a former Eastie individuals of all ages in East through our work as a gather- resident, East Boston High Boston and surrounding com- ing space and our high-quality graduate and who knows first munities.” programs including vital early hand of the impacts the EBSC Umana // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In 1918 the East Boston education, youth and teen pro- has on the lives of youth and Social Centers was founded grams, family engagement, families. during the Settlement House and older adult programs. Growing up in the Maver- Pacheco said he got inter- movement in the late 19th, Our programs are in service of ick projects Lewis said he had ested in the Umana Fellow- and early 20th Centuries. The a vision of continuing to forge a support network in Eastie, ship because there was an Settlement House movement a joyful, connected commu- like Debbie White, Marty opportunity to work for Coun- was a reformist social move- nity with thriving families. Pino, Thomas Tassinari and cilor Edwards. ment that tried to bridge the We are also actively working Johnny Forbes that all taught “She seems to be a very gap between the upper and toward making East Boston a him that if he would dream interesting person,” said Pa- middle class and poor immi- center for early childhood in- big, good things would hap- checo. “I wanted to spend my grants living in urban areas. novation.” pen. summer working with and “The Social Centers were At last week’s Host Com- “I didn’t get to where I am for people and Councilor Ed- born during that era,” said mittee event, Pasquariello rec- in life by myself,” he said. wards seems to be very good Pasquariello. “The most fa- ognized members that have “They say it takes a village to at working for people.” mous Settlement House was been instrumental in the plan- raise a child and that is true. I Pacheco, who plays gui- founded in Chicago by Jane ning and fundraising efforts. was just a kid growing up in tar and is an artist, said back Addams and Ellen Gates “I want to recognize our the projects in Maverick, but home politics is a very com- outstanding event co-chairs: I went on to do great things, Starr in the late 1880s. The plicated situation. East Boston High School student David Pacheco has been Diane J. Modica, Attorney idea was to bring upper, and travel the world, meet people “Sometimes there are not picked to participate in this summer’s Mario Umana Fellowship middle-class social workers and former Boston City Coun- like Nelson Mandela because the right people in the govern- in Public Service. into urban areas to live while cilor—who has a personal and of the people that were in- ment and those people are not providing social service needs long running family connec- volved in the Social Centers interested in helping people,” and public health to the poor tion to our work; Thomas N. and believed in me.” said Pacheco. “So I’ve always Fellowship in Public Service, School” said Rep. Madaro. living in the city.” O’Brien, founding partner, In his adult life Lewis be- been interested in how you this summer,” said Councilor “This experience exposed us This year EBSC will cel- The HYM Investment Group, came a nationally recognized improve helping people.” Edwards. “David is conduct- to the inner-workings of gov- ebrate 100 years in the com- LLC, who was the first to join thought leader, public speaker Aside from doing research ing research on issues ranging ernment and policy by pairing munity and Pasquariello said as a co-chair and has provid- and passionate advocate for for the East Boston Master from housing and quality of us with public officials and EBSC staff is planning to cel- ed so much important mo- urban youth. He has become Plan, Pacheco is also attend- life to immigration, and we leaders across the city. We ebrate this milestone in style. mentum for this event; Rob- well known as a bridge-build- ing hearings and council meet- are grateful for his contribu- believe that East Boston stu- EBSC has hired a historian, ert E. Travaglini, President er and catalyst for collabora- ings at City Hall and helping tions.” dents should have this men- Kyle Ingrid Johnson, who has of the Massachusetts Senate Councilor Edwards and her See SOCIAL CENTER Page 8 The late Judge Mario Uma- torship opportunity, as well. staff prepare for hearings. na, a liberal Democrat who as The Umana Fellowship gives “Wednesdays are proba- a senator and judge inspired our local youth the tools they bly the busiest days with the his family and constituents in need to explore a career in City Council hearings,” said Eastie with the philosophy that public service and help them Pacheco. “But it’s exciting. we all have an obligation and develop into the community I really enjoy the work a lot duty to contribute to the sub- leaders of tomorrow.” because it’s all about helping total of humanity. Since 2010 DeAraujo added, “Now in people.” his legacy has been honored in its eighth year of operation, Councilor Edwards said a very special way through the the Umana Fellowship has she’s been nothing put pleased Mario Umana Fellowship in had an impact on so many with Pacheco’s work in her of- Public Service. students and we’re especially fice. ““Ernani (DeAraujo) and I grateful to our sponsors in- “My office is thrilled to started the Umana Fellowship cluding City Councilor Lydia host David Pacheco, a re- after participating in a simi- Edwards this year.” cipient of the Mario Umana lar program at Boston Latin
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By Lauren Bennett historic year. We’ve passed a topic of discussion. The can- significant criminal reforms didates were asked about their The Boston Bar Associa- earlier in the year but the DA’s opinions on ICE’s presence in tion (BBA) held a forum for office is kind of where the and around courthouses. the candidates for Suffolk rubber meets the road,” Smith Former Assistant US At- County District Attorney on said. “Now that’s where we’re torney and MassPort, Mass- July 25. Five of the six can- going to see how these re- DOT, and MBTA General didates answered questions forms are really played out Counsel Rachael Rollins said moderated by Suffolk Uni- in the courts throughout the that she’d like to see an im- versity Law School Professor Commonwealth and specifi- migration lawyer in the DA’s and former prosecutor Chris- cally in Suffolk County.” office, and that if any ADAs tina Miller and Northeastern With a $20 million budget see someone being detained, University School of Law and a staff of over 200, the they need to contact the DA professor Daniel Medwed, as Suffolk County DA’s office is directly. well as the audience. Candi- the largest in the state. State Representative Evan- date Linda Champion could For about an hour and a dro Carvalho, an immigrant not attend the forum due to a half, the five candidates gave who came to the United States scheduling conflict. responses to questions about when he was 15 years old said, BBA President Mark Smith critiques of the current office, “I will have zero tolerance for said that in his 35 years of how they would guide their ICE in the courtroom,” in re- practice, there has never been Assistant District Attorneys in sponse to the question. an open race for the Suffolk certain situations, the opioid Assistant District Attorney County District Attorney’s epidemic, and racial dispari- Greg Henning said that pros- office, and said that the race ties in the criminal justice sys- ecutors should receive train- ing on new developments in is “exciting for the future of tem, to name a few. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION Boston.” With the current political immigration law, and agrees Pictured (left to right): District Attorney candidates Evandro Carvalho, Greg Henning, Mike “2018 has already been a climate, immigration was also with Carvalho that ICE should Maloney, Shannon McAuliffe, and Rachael Rollins. not be present in court, be- cause their presence “makes it more difficult to do our jobs,” deserve “disastrous dispro- individuals who have gotten The forum was co-spon- he said. portionate consequence.” caught up in the system,” and sored by six affinity bar part- Defense attorney Mike The candidates were each believes that “you cannot in- ners: the Asian American Maloney believes that ICE given one minute to answer carcerate your way out of the Lawyers Association of Mas- in courtrooms is “atrocious.” each question, and thirty sec- system.” sachusetts, the Massachusetts He said that he’s a strong onds for rebuttal. At the end, “I’ve always been part of proponent of criminal jus- they each offered closing re- the change that I want to see Association of Hispanic At- tice reform, and that if a per- marks about why they feel in the system,” McAuliffe torneys, the Massachusetts son is charged with a violent they are the best candidate for said. She believes that the Black Lawyers Association, crime, their immigration sta- the position. next DA should try and “make the Massachusetts Black tus should not give them any Carvalho believes he’s the an unfair system more fair.” Women Attorneys, the Mas- breaks. most qualified in part because Lastly, Rollins said that sachusetts LGBTQ Bar As- Former Roca director and he knew no English at 15 “lens matters, experience CPCS Attorney Shannon sociation, and the Southeast years old, and now 25 years matters, and management Asian Bar Association of Pictured (left to right): Boston Bar Association President McAuliffe said that ICE does later, he’s running for DA. matters.” She believes her ex- Greater Boston. To hear the Mark D. Smith, Assistant Attorney General and Asian Amer- not belong in places where Henning said that he’s “dedi- perience with managing large ican Lawyers Association of Massachusetts board member people are trying to better cated to the work,” as this is groups of people would help candidates’ full responses to Elysa Wan, moderator Christina Miller, and moderator Daniel themselves, such as the court- work he has done in the pros- her in this position. “I will all questions at the forum, vis- Medwed. room or schools. She believes ecutor’s office. Maloney said bring that empathy with me it the BBA’s Facebook page to that a minimal crime does not “I have represented too many every day,” she said. view the full video. Northgate Dental Center A General & Multi-Specialty Practice Gov. Baker signs bill to up smoking age to 21
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Lydia Edwards, newly sponded to the Department of The East Boston Neighbor- elected Boston city councilor Neighborhood Development's hood of Affordable Housing East Boston Times Free Press(7000) to represent Charlestown, East (DND) Request for Propos- (NOAH), Z Capital Invest- Boston and the North End, an- als for a city-owned site on ment and Pennrose Properties, Temple Tifereth Israel nounced the hire of two local Condor Street across from the LLC all submitted proposals staff members, Gabriela Co- Hess Site. to DND. Chelsea Record(2900) letta and Judith Evers. Coletta, Following a series of com- The three proponents a resident of East Boston, will munity meetings with the shared their unique visions for Tuesday – 14 August 2018 at 6:30 P.M. assume the Chief of Staff posi- the site at last Wednesday's Eagle Hill Civic Association tion starting January 2018, and (EHCA) where DND officials EHCA meeting. Evers will remain as liaison to got feedback from residents First, NOAH said they Everett Independent(7500) her hometown neighborhood on what type of project the of Charlestown. community would like to see Please see DND Page 5 “I am thrilled Gabriela will at the site, DND sent out a Re- serve as Chief of Staff start- quest For Proposal (RFP). In Lynn Journal(5000) ing in January,” said Edwards. request, the city asked inter- Welcome to all, Especially Newcomers From “As my campaign manager, she proved to have the leader- ship and organizational skills JCAM announces rehab (8700) required to assume this po- Beacon Hill Times sition. I am confident in her of Ohabei ShalomBuilt Chapel in 1903 the Ohabei responsiveness, accessibility Shalom Chapel served as mor- Winthrop and Surrounding Communities! and passion to better the lives By John Lynds tuary chapel for the adjacent of her neighbors in district Jewish Cemetery. The ceme- - The Boston Sun(14000) one.” After a period of inactivity, tery was established in 1844, “I am extremely grateful the Jewish Cemetery Associa- and was the first Jewish Cem to City Councilor-Elect Ed- tion of Massachusetts (JCAM) etery in the state that served wards for this opportunity,” Charitable Foundation is dou- Boston and Mystic Valley's Regional Review(3500) says Coletta. “I’m honored bling its efforts to restore the Jewish population. to assist her endeavors as the historic Ohabei Shalom Chap- According to Kaplan, the district’s newest city councilor el on Wordsworth Street into plan calls for a historically re-- Meet New friends - Get Ready for the New Year the East Boston Immigration stored chapel, and to create the Please see EDWARDS Page 4 Center. neighborhood's first immigra Charlestown Patriot Bridge(7300) JCAM Executive Director tion center. MS-13 members On Sunday in the newly rehabbed and reopened Central Square, Mayor Martin Walsh hosted the Stan Kaplan has been making The center will house arti- annual Trolley Tour and East Boston Tree Lighting. The event included Christmas Carols from Zumix, the rounds at Eastie's com- pleads guilty to performances by the Veronica Robles Cultural Center (above), hot chocolate and other goodies as munity groups to update resi- Please see JCAM Page 2 (16400) well as visit from the Santa and the Mayor. Walsh got help from East Boston children as they pulled dents on the plan and how lo- Jamaica Plain Gazette the leverFIRST and lit the Christmas Tree in CentralCOME Square. See more photos FIRST on pages 6 and 7. SERVE Find out What’ We’re Planning teen's slaying cal residents can get involved. Neighborhood Health Center By John Lynds to try and help those trying to Mission Hill Gazette(7000) EBNHC launchesbut Neighborhood Braden's extend family, Traumacope with the loss. Team Schedule Yourfriends, Spots first responders for and 2018!The team is part $250.00 of the per run. The story of Wilson Mar- By John Lynds Health Center new Neighbor- tinez, whose body was found neighbors who had witnessed the incident and its aftermath. on Constitution Beach the day Following the drowning When six-year-old Brayden Savings ofPlease see$800 TRAUMA Page 4 before school was to start in Tell us What You Want at the Temple Kelly of Dorchester drowned there was a support team on September 2015, was so trag- ic that it stunned the tight-knit in a pool on Trenton Street, hand from the East Boston Eastie community for weeks. the trauma of the event affect- Friends, family and classmates ed not only the boy's family, all remembered 15-year-old Martinez as a good kid that was looking forward to going State Energy Facilities Sitingable Board with. Temple T Keep the Essence of Judaism Alive! back to school at East Boston “The Energy Facilities FRONTHigh to begin his sophomore PAGE Square. Last Thursday the Siting Board takes seriously year and looking to attend col- rules in favor state'sof EversourceEnergy Facilities Siting its substation role to ensure a reliable, lege after graduation. By John Lynds Board (EFSB) ruled in favor cost-effective, environmen- However, his murder that of placing the substation at tally-conscious energy supply year was only the tip of the For the last two years, the the City Yards. However, the for the Commonwealth, and An artist's drawing of what the inside of the Ohabei Shalom iceberg, and the beginning of owner of Channel Fish has final ruling will likely place will continue to operate in an Chapel will look like once it is restored and transformed into Refreshments: Pizza, Salad, Hot & Cold Dinks, etc. a string of murders of teens in open and transparent manner the East Boston Immigration Center. launched a visual, media and the substation on the far north- the neighborhood that spanned talking campaign against western corner of the parcel over a year. Two weeks after Eversource's plans to place and not directly adjacent to Please see SUBSTATION Page 2 Martinez was killed, Irvin De- a substation on a city-owned Channel Fish - a decision Sil- pazm, 15, was fatally stabbed Post-It-Noteparcel at the AdvertisingCity Yards adja- vestro seems to be comfort- on Trenton Street. Then on will be served cent to Louis Silvestro's fish Jan. 10, Christofer Perez-De processing business in Eagle la Cruz became the third teen- Please see MS-13 Page 2 93 Veterans Road, Winthrop We design, typeset, and afixOn Sunday, yourDecember 10, thead Ruggiero onFamily Memorialour Home front will hold its annual page. Christmas Tree Lighting in Orient Heights Square SALE PENDING
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ity expressing the desire to views of the harbor and the the future.” ground floor programming. have an art gallery included in Boston East outdoor courtyard Located directly on Boston “Incorporating original art the design and it really came while visiting. The Gallery Harbor and in close proximi- into our gallery and building out great. The best thing about has comfortable social spaces ty to Downtown Boston and really adds to the experience this gallery is that it is high- selected by the Cortney and the MBTA, Boston East is a of living a boutique apart- lighting East Boston residents Bob Novogratz, whose unique boutique, mid-rise residen- ment building,” said Golden- and their art.” style has been showcased on tial community that features farb. “The gallery allows us Vice President of Develop- HGTV’s Home by Novogratz 200 units, including six artist to make connections and rela- ment at Trinity Financial Abby and Bravo’s 9 By Design, and live-work-sell units. Boston tionships with our neighbors, Goldenfarb said Eastie has a in collaboration with compa- East is the first new develop- and it is a place that people re- strong history of supporting nies such as CB2 and Momeni. ment on the Boston waterfront ally want to relax in at the end artists and Trinity is proud to “When Trinity Financial to incorporate these unique of a long day. continue that tradition at the reached out to members of live/work/sell spaces into its Boston East Gallery. AWG to collaborate on orga- “Boston East is in the nizing an inaugural art exhibit heart of this dynamic and di- for their Boston East gallery Local artists Joe Saint Surin, Philip Young and Cullen Winkler. verse neighborhood, and we space, it was thrilling,” said are pleased to work with the Atlantic Works member Anna AWG to showcase a range of Salmeron. “They went out of artists and art forms that truly their way to recognize artists’ represent the community,” she long history in, knowledge of, said. and dedication to East Boston. Member of the Atlantic They even came to several of Works Gallery, Diane Mod- AWG ‘s reception to get to ica, said Trinity Financial know us! They were wonderful reached out to members of to work with from start to finish Atlantic works to collaborate as we together curated a rich on this exciting new gallery exhibit showcasing art about with its stunning view of the the area by local artists. The waterfront. whole process was a great ex- “The art submitted show- perience, and we look forward cases East Boston and recog- to working with them again in nizes the talent, beauty and vitality of our neighborhood,” An look inside the new Boston East Art Gallery. said Modica. “We are excited to work with Boston East and Atlantic Works Gallery member Diane Modica. welcome them to the growing arts scene in our neighbor- hood.” The 2,340 square foot wa- terfront art gallery will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guests can enjoy the
Rep. Adrian Madaro. Trinity Financial, Rep. Adrian Madaro and Diane Modica honor the local artists during last week’s Trinity Financial’s Aaron Horne. Boston East Gallery opening. Wednesday, August 1, 2018 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 5 BOSTON EAST ART GALLERY OPENING
Vice President of Development at Trinity Financial Abby Gold- A look inside the new gallery space on the East Boston water- June Krinsky-Rudder, Dennis and Elaine McMichael. enfarb, Dustin Rutledge, Joe Saint Surin and Eric Soto. front.
Trinity Financial’s Laura Wheeler and Courtney Phillips.
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Come See our Beautiful State of the Art Facility 231 BORDER STREET 617 315 1515 Rep. Adrian Madaro with Vice President of Development at Artists and representatives of Trinity Financial helped open Trinity Financial Abby Goldenfarb. [email protected] the new Boston East Art Gallery. ACROSS FROM SHAWS Page 6 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Wednesday, August 1, 2018
EastTimes-Free Boston Press PRESIDENT: Stephen Quigley PUBLISHER: Debra DiGregorio Forum EDITOR:: Cary Shuman PUBLISHER EMERITUS: John A. Torrone
HANDS-FREE DRIVING LAW NEEDED
Public safety advocates have been disappointed this week that the legislature has failed to adopt a bill in this legislative session that would ban the use of mobile electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle unless the devices are used in hands-free mode. Distracted driving is a huge and ever-growing problem, sur- passing drunk-driving as a source of carnage on our roadways. The National Safety Council asserts that distracted driving ac- counted for 26 percent of the 30,000 lives lost in motor vehicle accidents in 2013. Teens were the largest age group reported as distracted at the time of fatal crashes. It is estimated that five seconds is the average time a driv- er’s eyes are taken off the road while reading or sending a text message. At 55 mph, those five seconds are enough to cover the length of a football field. The result has been an estimated one million motor vehicle accidents caused by distracted driving. Guest Op-Ed Fourteen other states and the District of Columbia prohib- it drivers from using handheld mobile devices, including New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Vermont. National Grid open to negotiations With polls asserting that 80 percent of the public supports a hands-free driving law, we hope that the legislature will take By Marcy L. Reed of retirement and health insur- offer to these locals of 14.53 in New Hampshire and Con- steps to enact this needed legislation when the new legislature ance benefits that our custom- percent in compounded raises necticut. reconvenes in January. At National Grid, we’re ers ultimately pay for, those was accepted on June 25, that National Grid has not pro- industry leaders in the clean provided to employees repre- average salary would increase posed that any current em- energy transition. We take seri- sented by Locals 12003 and by 2022 to more than $137,000 ployees in these locals give up A TRAGEDY THAT AFFECTED ously our responsibility to help 12012-04 are the exception, annually. their pensions or move out of ALL OF US solve major energy challenges, not the rule. For example, 16 We want every employee a traditional pension plan. In while meeting our customers’ other local unions that repre- at National Grid to be able to fact, we offered a 10 percent evolving expectations and en- sent National Grid employees grow a career here. In recog- pension increase by 2021 for The news reports this weekend about the tragic motor vehicle suring that the cost of our ser- have agreed that new hires will nition of the long hours they employees currently represent- accident that claimed the life of a 32 year-old Cape Cod man vice is sustainable for years to not be covered by traditional often work under challenging ed by Locals 12003 and 12012- who had just become a new father -- as he was returning home come. Our effort to keep costs pension plans. These two lo- conditions and in emergency 04. at night from the hospital after visiting with his wife and child reasonable for our customers cals have not. Further, employ- situations, we will continue But these two locals have -- caused all of us to pause for a moment to ponder how life can has led to our current dispute ees in these locals still maintain providing good wages and ben- drawn a line between them- be so cruel and capricious. with United Steelworkers Lo- health insurance coverage that efits that help them today and selves and other United Steel- The victim, Kevin Quinn, 32, was a former Marine who had cals 12003 and 12012-04, includes no deductibles and no during retirement. workers locals – as well as 16 served two tours of duty in Afghanistan. Although Mr. Quinn which together represent 1,250 co-insurance. But when less than 10 per- other unions at National Grid, had survived military duty in one of the most dangerous places of our more than 10,000 union- Our inability to reach agree- cent of American workers have who have agreed that new hires in the world, he could not make it home safely on what should ized employees. ment on these issues resulted pension plans themselves, and would not be covered by tradi- have been an uneventful ride back from the hospital on Route A portion of our customers’ in the company’s difficult de- more than 50 percent have no tional pension plans. 28 on the Cape. bills support labor costs. On cision on June 25 to inform employer-funded retirement Why is it that these locals There has been much discussion about whether the operator average, both our gas and elec- these two locals that their plan at all, we’re simply asking are so fundamentally opposed of the other vehicle, who also was killed in the crash and who tric customers are seeing a 5 members could not continue our unions to adopt a compet- to changes their United Steel- had a lengthy criminal record, should have been released from percent to 7 percent annual bill to work without a comprehen- itive company-funded 401(k) workers brothers and sisters jail and out on the street, especially in view of a recent arrest for growth without seeing signif- sive agreement that meets both plan for new hires – as they have made at other utilities? In icant changes in their level of our employees’ and customers’ have done elsewhere. fact, there is no reasonable an- operating under the influence while being out on bail on another service. We’re concerned about needs. This work stoppage is Defined contribution plans swer to this question. serious charge. affordability for our customers. the exception to our otherwise like a 401(k) are more aligned We will continue to nego- Questions also have been raised as to whether the police offi- To stay ahead in an ev- unblemished record of suc- with changing workforce de- tiate in good faith and remain cer should have broken off the high-speed chase that resulted in er-evolving marketplace and cessfully negotiating scores of mographics, providing a tan- available seven days a week to the fatal crash, especially when the speeds reached 65 miles per to control our customers’ costs, contracts with unions over two gible benefit that employees try to reach an agreement with hour and the suspect was passing other vehicles. At what point National Grid cannot continue decades. can see grow. Our proposed these locals that gets our em- does an officer have to realize that giving up the chase is a pre- to provide health insurance and We’re proud to have al- company-funded defined con- ployees back to work to serve ferred alternative to placing the lives and safety of everybody new-hire retirement benefits to ways provided good jobs with tribution 401(k) plan, with the customers who depend on else at risk? We do not pretend that there are any easy answers one segment of our unionized competitive wages and ben- contributions of 3 percent to 9 us. We look forward to our on- to these questions. However, what is clear is that a confluence workforce that are inconsistent efits to our employees. Since percent matched against base going negotiation sessions with of all of these factors resulted in the death of a wonderful young with the vast majority of our 2016, we’ve added 140 more and overtime pay, is compara- the locals, and to every day that man, who had served his country honorably, leaving his wife a unionized employees, and also well-paying jobs in these two ble to retirement plans agreed gets us closer to resolving our widow and their newborn child without a father. inconsistent with every other local unions alone. The aver- to by United Steelworkers for differences. investor-owned utility in Mas- age employee in these locals new hires at the other inves- Marcy L. Reed is the Pres- sachusetts. earns more than $120,000 a tor-owned utilities in Massa- ident Massachusetts and EVP SEND US YOUR NEWS When it comes to the types year, including overtime. If our chusetts – as well as at utilities Policy & Social Impact The Times encourages residents to submit engage- ment, wedding and birth announcements, news re- Guest Op-Ed leases, business and education briefs, sports stories and photos for publication. Items should be for- Church needs to take swift action on sexual abuse warded to our offices at 385 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151. Items can also be faxed to 781-485-1403. By Cardinal Sean O’Malley addressing this catastrophe in Church needs to swiftly and a cardinal, must be viewed in We also encourage readers to e-mail news releases the Church. decisively take action regard- light of the last two decades of and photos to [email protected] For the past several days, These cases and others ing these matters of critical the Church’s experience with articles in the national media require more than apolo- importance. In every instance clerical sexual abuse. It is my have reported accusations of gies. They raise up the fact of claims made by victims of conviction that three specif- Cardinal Theodore McCar- that when charges are brought sexual abuse, whether criminal ic actions are required at this rick’s sexual improprieties regarding a bishop or a car- violations or the abuse of pow- time. First, a fair and rapid with several adults and his dinal, a major gap still exists er, the primary concern must adjudication of these accusa- criminal violations of the sex- in the Church’s policies on be for the victim, their family tions; second, an assessment of Times-Free Press ual abuse of minors. These sexual conduct and sexual and their loved ones. The vic- the adequacy of our standards Directory alleged actions, when commit- abuse. While the Church in tims are to be commended for and policies in the Church at 617-567-9600 • 781-485-0588 ted by any person, are morally the United States has adopted bringing to light their tragic every level, and especially in a zero tolerance policy regard- experience and must be treated Fax: 781-485-1403 unacceptable and incompatible the case of bishops; and third, with the role of a priest, bishop ing the sexual abuse of minors with respect and dignity. Re- communicating more clearly to or cardinal. by priests we must have clearer cent media reports also have the Catholic faithful and to all procedures for cases involving referenced a letter sent to me Advertising and Editorial I am deeply troubled by victims the process for report- Scott Heigelmann bishops. Transparent and con- from Rev. Boniface Ramsey, Reporters, Regular Contributors these reports that have trau- ing allegations against bishops Marketing sistent protocols are needed to O.P. in June of 2015, which I matized many Catholics and and cardinals. Failure to take John Lynds provide justice for the victims did not personally receive. In Debra DiGregorio members of the wider com- these actions will threaten and Seth Daniel and to adequately respond to keeping with the practice for Assistant Marketing munity. In one case involving the legitimate indignation of matters concerning the Pontif- endanger the already weak- Director Copy Editing, Layout a minor the Archdiocese of the community. The Church ical Commission for the Pro- ened moral authority of the Scott Yates New York, after investigation, needs a strong and comprehen- tection of Minors, at the staff Church and can destroy the Maureen DiBella has found the accusation to sive policy to address bishops’ level the letter was reviewed trust required for the Church to Kane DiMasso-Scott Senior Sales Associates be credible and substantiat- violations of the vows of cel- and determined that the mat- minister to Catholics and have ed. While another accusation ibacy in cases of the criminal ters presented did not fall un- a meaningful role in the wider Peter Sacco Business concerning a minor is yet to civil society. In this moment Accounts Executive abuse of minors and in cases der the purview of the Com- Kathleen Bright be investigated, the reports involving adults. mission or the Archdiocese of there is no greater imperative Judy Russi are devastating for the vic- My experience in several Boston, which was shared with for the Church than to hold Legal Advertising tims, their families and for the dioceses and my work with Fr. Ramsey in reply. itself accountable to address Ellen Bertino Printer Church itself. Each new report the members of the Pontifical These accusations are un- these matters, which I will Concord Monitor (N.H.) of clerical abuse at any level Commission for the Protec- derstandably a source of great bring to my upcoming meet- creates doubt in the minds of tion of Minors have brought disappointment and anger for ings with the Holy See with many that we are effectively me to this conclusion. The many. These cases, involving great urgency and concern. Wednesday, August 1, 2018 THE EAST BOSTON TIMES-FREE PRESS Page 7
COMMUNITY News Briefs
AUGUST 2018 on Saturday August 11, at 1 America. ing our 15 years as co-op gal- those aspiring to move into a is a full day drop-in program HARBOR VIEW p.m. lery and space for nurturing tech career who live or work for Boston residents ages 7 to The Floor Lords was estab- and encouraging artists. in East Boston. These meet- NEIGHBORHOOD EAST BOSTON SOCIAL 14. The program runs Mon- lished in 1981 at the adoles- CENTER’S SENIOR Gallery hours are Fridays ings will be held in the heart ASSOCIATION cence of the Hip-hop culture. and Saturdays 2-6 p.m. and by of Maverick Landing con- day through Friday from July MEETING Two groups formed into one, PROGRAM NOW appointment. veniently located steps from 9 to Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to create a powerhouse crew. Atlanticworks.org | 80 Bor- the Maverick T station, in the August 6, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. OFFERING SPANISH Children can participate in Since then, they have played der St., third floor, East Bos- Maverick Landing Meeting (doors open at 6 p.m.) LANGUAGE CLASSES many traditional and non-tra- a significant role in the growth ton, MA 02128 Contact@ Brooke Charter School The Senior Program at the House at 31 Liverpool St. of Hip-hop culture, contribut- Atlanticworks.org | 857-302- ditional recreation activities. 145 Byron Street East Boston Social Centers ing wholeheartedly by help- 8363. Parents may register their chil- Agenda is now offering Spanish Lan- ing to define and ultimately TECH GOES HOME Welcome/Introduction guage Classes for adults over dren for one day, a week, or expand upon the art of break Tech Goes Home is a com- (5min) 60 years old. Classes are held BCYF FUN STOPS the entire summer. For more dancing or more commonly puter based program with the Station 7 Update Sgt. Mar- every Wednesday at 10am in known as “B-boying” around RETURN FOR THE goal of ensure that all low- information, please call (617) tin , Officer Simons (10min) Room 209. All are welcome the world. SUMMER come residents of Greater 961-3084 or email woodley. Announcements/Slow to attend. Class is taught by Historic New England: The Boston are equipped with the Streets Update (5min) Mr. Montaro. No need to reg- Boston Centers for Youth [email protected]. Magic of Music: Melba’s Tri- tools, training, and access to Development ister, just come by on Wednes- & Families (BCYF) is pleased The White Stadium Sports umph to bring back the annual support 21st-century skills 78 Horace St Third presen- day at 10am for this fun class. Center in Franklin Park will Friday, August 10, at 3 p.m. “BCYF Fun Stops” offering development. The TGH pro- tation and VOTE (15 min) The East Boston Social Cen- gram offers resident the abil- feature several sports Tues- Atty David Gottlieb, Sub- Historic New England in- ters is located at 68 Central free, daily, drop-in activities vites students to explore the at five locations in Boston ity to improve their quality day through Friday from July divide into two lots, erect two Square. of life as new member of the family house (78 will be two life of Melba Liston. Using the through Aug. 17. 10 to Aug. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 3 book, Little Melba and her Big Children ages 8-14 are online community. condos, 76 will be two rentals) p.m., with participants choos- Trombone, students will meet MAYOR WALSH’S welcome to stop in and enjoy What's included for Boston 70 Wordsworth St First Pre- residents? ing a favorite to take part in sentation (15 min) Melba, an extraordinary jazz MOVIE NIGHTS a variety of structured activi- trombonist who faced numer- ties including board games, • 15 Hours of Computer each week. The sports offered Atty Richard Lynds, erect RETURN AUG. 22 training 5 unit building with 4 parking ous challenges in her life to sports, arts and crafts and throughout the program in- create toe-tapping tunes. Stu- Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s more from noon to 5 p.m.* • A web based curriculum spaces Movie Nights, part of the designed to help you access clude volleyball, lacrosse, ten- 181 Coleridge St Third Pre- dents will look at instruments each weekday. No pre-regis- Boston Parks and Recreation tration is required, however, resources throughout the In- nis, basketball, Double Dutch, sentation (10 min) from the past, listen to Mel- Department’s ParkARTS pro- parents must fill out a brief ternet. track and field, football, -soc Atty Dennis Quilty / De- ba’s music, and create a mu- gram, will give residents and waiver form that contains the • The option to purchase a veloper Ryan Acone | Vote in sical instrument to take home cer, and baseball/softball. visitors the opportunity to necessary emergency contact brand new computer for just September with them. The White Stadium Sports enjoy popular films under the information as well as allows $50 181 Cowper St Third pre- For ages 6-12. night skies in 12 City of Bos- youth to swim during sched- • Help accessing signifi- Center also hosts Monday sentation and VOTE (15 min) Senior Sock Hop ton parks during August and uled times at the Fun Stop cantly discounted high-speed workshops from July 16 to Atty Jeff Drago, demolish Thursday, August 16th September. pool locations. Each Fun Stop Internet for qualified partici- existing structure and erect 9 from 1-4 p.m. August 13 offering boys and All shows begin at dusk is open on a first come, first pants unit building with 14 parking Put on your dancing shoes girls the opportunity to partic- (approximately 7:45 p.m.) and serve basis, and is limited to If you interested in partici- spaces and travel back in time to the are sponsored by the Boston 50 youth per day. Many of pating or have any questions,- ipate in a five-week reading, 1 Short St First presentation 1940’s and 50’s! Strike a pose at our photo booth, test your Parks and Recreation Depart- the Fun Stops are able to pro- Speak to a staff at ABCD East writing, and math enrichment (15 min) ment and Northeastern Uni- knowledge of all things 50’s vide lunch through the Sum- Boston APAC or Call 617- program. Pre-registration is Atty Jeff Drago, 24 units, versity in partnership with the mer Food Service Program, 567-8857. 45 feet high, 4 stories, 21 in a fun trivia game and dance required and space is limited. the afternoon away! Mayor’s Office of Tourism, but please confirm with the parking spaces, rental units Sports, and Entertainment and site. Fun Stops will continue PARKS DEPARTMENT For more information on all 58 Byron St First presenta- HOT 96.9. Free popcorn will through Friday, Aug. 18. White Stadium Sports Center tion (15 min) PURPLE HEART DAY be provided by AMC Loews OFFERS FREE The Fun Stops are hosted programs, please call (617) Atty Jeff Drago, erect 4 sto- IS AUGUST 7 Theatres. in parks or open spaces adja- SUMMER SPORTS ry, 4 unit building on vacant 961-3092 or email larelle. There are so many days of Dates, locations, and mov- cent to or near a BCYF com- CENTERS FOR lot, 4 parking spaces. remembrance on the calendar ies are as follows: munity center. For more about [email protected]. Monday, Aug. 27 AGES 7 TO 14 its no wonder many can be the Fun Stops, contact the The Boston Parks and Rec- Highly skilled clinicians CHECK OUT WHAT’S forgotten. Our Auxiliary has Brophy Park, East Boston host community center listed will teach all Sports Center “Beauty & the Beast” reation Department announces HAPPENING AT chosen Purple Heart Day Aug. below or visit Boston.Gov/ the return of free youth Sports sessions. Please note that 7, as our date of remembrance. For more information BCYF: THE EAST BOSTON please call (617) 635-4505 Centers at White Stadium in lunch is provided at all loca- Each year Auxiliary VFW Post BCYF Paris Street Com- Franklin Park, M Street Park BRANCH LIBRARY IN or visit the Boston Parks and tions but participants must pro- 6712 shall try its best to Honor munity Center at Paris Street in South Boston, and East Bos- AUGUST! community recipients on this Recreation Department on- Park, 113 Paris St., East Bos- vide their own transportation line on Facebook or at www. ton Stadium featuring profes- Summer Eats at the East very day with a simple mes- ton, 617-635-5125/1410 sional instruction in a number and pre-registration is required Boston Branch Library. sage of appreciation, a warm boston.gov/departments/ About Boston Centers for parks-and-recreation. of popular sports from July 9 for both groups and individu- Monday-Friday, lunch meal and a thank you. This Youth and Families to Aug. 17. als. For more information or 12:30-1:30 p.m. and snack by NO means compares to the Boston Centers for Youth The Sports Centers are of- 3:30-4:30 p.m. sacrifices a veteran gives to ATLANTIC WORKS & Families (BCYF) is the fered free of charge to Boston to register, please go to apm. This summer, children and our country. GALLERY City of Boston’s largest youth residents and open to boys and activecommunities.com/cob- teens can enjoy free, healthy The Beachmont Auxiliary/ and human service agency. ANNIVERSARY girls ages 7 to 14. The pro- parksandrecdepart/Home. meals at the East Boston VFW 6712 shall honor lo- BCYF operates 36 communi- gram offers progressive skill ty centers in Boston that offer Branch Library through the cal purple heart recipients on CELEBRATION development to city youth in a variety of engaging and en- Summer Eats Food Service Purple Heart Day. We will Atlantic Works Gallery July and August. LEARN ITALIAN riching programs for people Program. Children are also host an Italian style dinner presents ‘15 Years on the The East Boston Summer of all ages created through FREE invited to join in the fun at on Aug. 7, at 6 p.m. Tuesday Edge: Atlantic Works Gal- Recreation and Sports Cen- community input and need. the library during this time evening. The Purple Heart re- lery’s anniversary celebration’ ter at East Boston Memori- The class will be held at BCYF also oversees citywide which includes Read Boston cipient and one invited guest featuring members of the gal- al Park is a full day drop-in Robert DeLeo Senior Center, programs including the na- on Mondays in July and drop- are Free. Those who wish to lery. program for Boston residents tionally-recognized violence 35 Harvard St., Winthrop, for in arts and crafts and board attend please purchase tickets Receptions 6-9 p.m. ages 7 to 14. Children may intervention and prevention residents age 55 and above. games Tuesday through Fri- at the VFW at $10 each be Now through Aug. 16. participate in a number of Streetworker Program, the day in July and Monday-Fri- sure to write your numbered The Atlantic Works Build- supervised activities includ- Whether you have Italian GIRLS Initiative, Camp Joy day in August. tickets and your purple heart ing at 80 Border Street in East ing sports, games, and arts ancestry, or just want to learn special needs program and A nutritious snack will also friends name in book for seat- Boston is visible on maps and crafts. The program runs many aquatic offerings. one of the world’s most beau- be served at 3:30 p.m. each ing arrangements. Community as early as 1892, as part of Monday through Friday from tiful languages, join us at in- weekday. Donations are also welcomed a large parcel owned by the July 9 to Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 Summer Eats will provide to Sponsor the cost of Purple Atlantic Works Company. By SOCIAL CENTERS p.m. Pre-registration is recom- formal and friendly Italian nutritious meals to kids and Heart Recipient Dinner. 2001, the building consisted SENIOR LUNCH mended and space is limited. language and culture class- teens 18 and under through the Do you know someone who primarily of artists’ studios. If you are age 65+, The For more information, please es. Wednesday afternoons federal Summer Food Service has a Purple Heart medal? The When a large room on the East Boston Social Centers call (617) 961-3085 or email Program. Working in partner- Purple Heart medal is awarded top floor became available in from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. at 68 Central Square in East [email protected]. ship with local communities, to military servicemen wound- late 2002, a number of artists For information call 617- Boston has a table and a meal The South Boston Summer the Massachusetts Department ed while serving our country. decided to pool their resourc- waiting for you. The Senior Sports Center at M Street Park 846-8538. of Elementary and Secondary Our VFW 6712 and Auxilia- es and rent it as a group, using Lunch Program Sponsored Education and Project Bread – ry and community recognizes the space both for exhibits and by Kit Clark Senior Services a leading statewide anti-hun- these veterans as United States whatever creative endeavors provides a hot, nutritious ger organization – support of America’s greatest Heroes. seemed appropriate. This was CELEBRATE 2018 lunch along with wonderful Summer Eats programs across If you know of a Purple Heart the birth of Atlantic Works – socialization Monday through the state to reach as many chil- recipient, please contact the A Collaborative Space for Art Friday, 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. dren and teens as possible. VFW so we can invite them. and Ideas. The inaugural ex- NATIONAL A suggested donation of $2 is Breakdancing with the 781–284–9724. To Sponsor hibit was held in February of asked. Floor Lords Crew a Purple Heart recipient pay- 2003. Saturday, August 11th from able to Aux/ VFW Post 6712 Several of the original 22 EAST BOSTON NIGHT OUT 1-4 p.m. at 150 Bennington St., Revere, people who were in the in- The Floor Lords Crew will MA. 02151. The VFW and augural show are still active TECH MEETUP IN EAST BOSTON! be showcasing the foundation- Auxiliary is a nonprofit orga- members today. Our newest The purpose of the East al steps and history of hip-hop nization. Nobody does more members joined as recently as Boston Tech Meetup is to culture in Boston here at the for our Veterans. www.vfw. this year. build a community of people East Boston Branch at 1 p.m. org Thank you! GOD bless Join us for a show celebrat- currently working in tech or
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