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EDITORIALEDITORIAL using every method avail- law enforcement personnel Great Job! Another One Bites The Dust able is a must. There is no involved in this latest drug, aw enforcement recent raids. It’s alleged that if there were no demand reason not to as the protec- bust deserve very special gave us some good that this organization is and market on the part of tion of American citizens praise and should have the L news last week. It responsible for helping to Americans for these drugs should be a priority for ev- support of every American was announced by Suffolk flood the United States, there would be no epidemic ery elected official. Those for a job well done. County DA Daniel Con- including the Boston area taking place and there is ley’s office that thanks with fentanyl, cocaine and certainly some truth to that. to the combined work of heroin among other deadly However, choking off the Boston Police and the substances. the endless supply that law DEA, a major drug king- We all know the tragedy enforcement agencies, in- pin said to have links and that dangerous drugs have cluding the BPD, confirm, be high up in a vicious caused to society. More than have been pouring over Mexico connected Drug 64,000 drug related deaths our country’s southern Cartel. More than two were recorded in the past border would play a major dozen associates, and the year alone and many families part in putting an end to alleged leader have been are devastated because of it. this nightmare. Beefing up taken off the streets in the Yes, we’ve all heard it said security along our border

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he Winter Olympics, at least anyone who the supports them, where the media’s loyalty lies. white. Since these two team mem- so far, have pretty low rat- that they have taken to providing To close this week, since we’re bers were tied in the voting for the T ings. According to surveys Kim Jong Un with nothing but on the topic of the Olympics, lets selection, established team rules done early on, the interest in the the most positive of coverage also combine it with our ‘what’s rac- specifically state that in the event Games is way down. But some ex- known as propaganda. ist this week’ segment: Who knew of such a tie, it will be decided by pert observers, and the real experts All last weekend, the usual that now, even coin tosses are rac- a coin toss. The coin was tossed, are the everyday viewers – as in suspects, namely the New York ist. I’m of course referring to the Ms. Hamlin won so Davis imme- real people who tune in to be en- Times, CNN, ABC, NBC, NPR embarrassing and childish actions diately whined, complained and tertained believe it’s not because of and the Washington Post - all left- of US Olympic Team member played the race card. Acting like a the athletes themselves or the great ist mouth pieces by any standard Shani Davis. The honor of who child, he refused to take part in the feats of athletic prowess on display - were conducting a shameless would carry the American Flag opening ceremonies, embarrassing - which is impressive - but mainly campaign of trying to normalize in the opening ceremonies came his team mates of every race and because so much time is given to the North Korean regime and make down to two people – Davis, who making a complete fool of himself. yakking sports commentators. Most it seem like a wonderful, misun- is black and Erin Hamlin who is Again, who knew? people who follow sports, particu- derstood place victimized by an larly the Olympics, tune in to see evil America. As was stated, the the events and not to listen to the American public is smart enough FRIENDSHIP PARTY FOR endless droning on by media know- to know that that country is any- it-alls, who think it’s their job to thing but normal. Also, a fact is Tom Rosher tell you all about what you just saw the press is NOT smart enough to for yourself on screen, as if you understand that no one is falling On may 24th, Tom Rosher suffered and ischemic stroke, aren’t bright enough to know what for their scheme. leaving him with left neglect, which effected his left ear and just happened. And the funniest It’s a good bet, that if given the vision on his left side. He is alive and well but has suffered massive brain swelling, which had effected his mobility. He part is, the sportscasters actually chance to defect to the South, a and his teenage sweetheart and loving wife of 46 years Mary believe they are the main event, not decent size percentage of those Lou are doing the best they can. the athletes themselves. North Korean Olympic athletes It’s also being noticed that the would jump at the opportunity, just American media is going out of like those Korean soldiers have its way to actually romanticize been doing, even risking their North Korea. Americans are smart lives in a hail of bullets to escape. Saturday, February 24th enough to know that the country of But it’s also a good bet that the North Korea is a murderous slave athletes don’t even dare try it, be- Florian Hall 55 Hallet Street | Dorchester state. I see no need to be any- cause there would be government thing but blunt here. That regime retaliation against their family 7 PM kills and tortures its own people, members at home. starves them in order to build When all is said and done, the Join us for a night of dancing as we stroll down $ more and bigger weapons with the actions on display by the US news memory lane remembering our glory days. money needed for food, and rou- media during these winter Olym- 20 D.J. Dru Errico tinely executes anyone who dares pics helps solidify the distrust and per person utter a negative comment about dislike that average Americans now the tyrannical leadership. There have for them. When you have the Send donations to For more information contact: is little difference between North press at every opportunity giving Chuck Wheeler 617-943-5556 Korea and Nazi Germany and the good, positive and fawning cover- Catherine Nenortas 617-637-6166 age to North Korea, while taking Attn: Mary Chichester Pat O’Toole 617-827-5032 press knows it. And yet, Ameri- Roger Croke 617-282-7702 708 East Broadway can media disdain and hate is so their subtle swipes at Vice Presi- John O’Toole 617-869-0452 intense for The United States and dent Mike Pence and our nation as South Boston, MA 02127 Tom Coughlin 617-823-4605 especially the Trump Family and a whole, it erases all doubt as to Robert Pacitti 617-910-7728 4 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com February 15, 2018

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GIC caves: Panel to reconsider ter – and one lawmaker, Sen. Cindy the state’s highest-ranking elected of former Senate President Stan controversial health-plan changes Friedman, has filed legislation that black official, is stepping down Rosenberg. The six members of Shortly after Attorney General would require notice be given to to take an executive post at the the Ethics Committee adopted Maura Healey said she was investi- legislators any time the GIC makes construction firm run by powerbro- an order saying that the special gating whether the Group Insurance significant changes to government ker John Fish. ... ‘I will be leaving investigators probing Rosenberg Commission violated open-meeting health plans, reports SHNS’s Matt the Massachusetts Senate effective shall not disclose to any party the laws when it approved a controver- Murphy in a separate story (pay Friday and joining an incredible identities of witnesses, victims, sial change in public employees’ wall). Our three-word analysis of the opportunity,’ she said in a state- or subpoena recipients as they health-care plans, the GIC caved. The situation: What a mess. ment provided to the Globe. Forry investigate whether Rosenberg panel now says it will reconsider its will be the northeast region’s vice broke rules in connection with al- deeply unpopular vote to drop popular Linda Dorcena Forry resigns from president for diversity inclusion legations that his husband tried to private insurers from its list of health- Senate for job at Suffolk Construction and community relations at Fish’s trade political influence for sex.” plan options for public employees. This comes as a major surprise, Suffolk Construction.” The Globe’s Priyanka Dayal McClus- considering she was only recently SHNS’s Matt Murphy at the Northern Pass wins huge state clean- key and SHNS’s Matt Murphy at the one of four senators vying for Dorchester Reporter has lawmakers’ energy contract – battle lines form BBJ have the details of the retreat. the Senate presidency. From the reactions to Forry’s surprise decision. The headline on the Globe But the GIC’s about-face isn’t Globe’s Frank Phillips: “Linda story is brutal: “Eversource wins stopping Beacon Hill lawmakers Dorcena Forry, the lone black Does Forry’s departure signal the a huge state contract it helped from planning hearings on the mat- member of the state Senate and return of Stan Rosenberg? design.” But it’s accurate. The Perhaps Linda Dorcena Forry, Globe’s Jon Chesto and Com- who only recently was angling monWealth magazine’s Bruce for the coveted Senate presidency Mohl have the details on the Let Our Family Help Your Family job, knows something the rest of Baker administration’s award- us don’t know. The Herald’s Joe ing of the largest clean energy THE CASPER Battenfeld speculates that Forry’s contract in the state’s history to a Funeral & Cremations Services surprise resignation signals the partnership of Hydro-Quebec and likely return to power of former Eversource Energy. The selection Established in 1930 Senate President Stan Rosenberg. of the Northern Pass hydroelec- Serving Families with Dignity and Respect Battenfeld writes that City Coun- tricity project is already drawing through the toughest of times for cilor Ayanna Pressley, who lives fire from environmentalists and over 80 years in Forry’s district, could be vying grumblings from losing bidders against Rep. Nick Collins of South about the process that allowed Home of Personal Service Boston for the latest open Senate Eversource and other utilities seat. Fyi: Battenfeld also notes how to participate in crafting the Pre-Planning Specialists so many senators are leaving office original request for proposals, as Casper’s specializes in these days, perhaps a sign serving Mohl points out. in the chamber has lost its luster. The next step: Northern Pass Massachusetts Cremation Services & must now negotiate details of the Veteran Services Ethics Committee: Only special long-term, multibillion-dollar con- Please visit our website for investigators, and not senators, will tract that will be submitted for ap- know names proval to the Department of Public information you may find Speaking of the Senate, we’ll Utilities, Mohl reports. If the trans- helpful during a time of need see if this entices victims and mission project wins key approvals witnesses to step forward. From n New Hampshire, the president of www.casperfuneralhome.com Mike Deehan at WGBH: “The Eversource New Hampshire swears The Casper Funeral Home Senate Ethics Committee has reaf- the project can start as soon as 187 Dorchester Street firmed that members of the Senate this year. But we have a hunch the David Casper - including the Ethics Commit- Conservation Law Foundation and South Boston, MA 02127 Funeral Directors: 617-269-1930 Joe, Dave & Ken Casper tee - will not know the identities others have a different legal time of witnesses in the investigation schedule in mind. February 15, 2018 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5

the quality of life in Boston and deliveries and take cash payments. DA: Wiretap Investigation Yields many other Massachusetts cities He switched cars regularly to foil and towns,” said Boston Police court-authorized GPS tracking. More Than 30lbs of Fentanyl Commissioner William B. Evans. And he would make as many as “The individuals arrested are re- five sudden turns in the span of More Than 77lbs of Fentanyl, Heroin, sponsible for pumping dangerous a mile to spot police surveillance Cocaine Seized in “Operation High Hopes” drugs into our communities, while teams. In fact, he was so adept at profiting on the vulnerability of protecting his suppliers and stash those suffering from the disease houses that I took the rare step of of addiction. I commend the work approving a wiretap application of my detectives and all our law to get that critical evidence. That enforcement partners who worked first application was granted in tirelessly over the past six months September 2017 only after careful of Operation High Hopes. These review by a Superior Court judge – partnerships area a tremendous under all the rules and restrictions benefit to law enforcement and of state and federal law. the communities we serve, as they “It’s a frustrating quirk of Massa- provide the resources needed to chusetts law that it’s easier to get a conduct this type of large-scale wiretap in a narcotics investigation operation and keep our cities safe than a murder investigation. Our and free from drugs.” Governor, Attorney General, and The initial targets of the investi- Chief Justice of the SJC all agree gation – Edward Soto-Perez, 43, of that this tool would help solve the Roxbury; Nelson Catala-Otero, 37, armed robberies, shootings, and of Brockton; and Julio Cuello, 52, homicides frequently driven by the of Dorchester – were arraigned in drug trade, in addition to the drug November on multiple drug traf- trade itself. And I think all of us ficking charges after the execution here would urge the Legislature uffolk County District Attor- 1/1000th of the quantity we’ve of wiretap-based search warrants. to lift that archaic restriction. But ney Daniel F. Conley, Boston taken off the street. The number of They were held on bails ranging based on what investigators knew Police Superintendent in actual milligram-level doses in 15 from $100,000 to $250,000 and about the Soto-Perez Group, there ChiefS William Gross, Special Agent kilograms is in the millions. And will return to court on Feb. 13. was no question that a wiretap was in Charge Michael J. Ferguson of the number of overdoses it could Their alleged supplier, Robert the appropriate next step. the Drug Enforcement Adminis- have caused is truly staggering. Contreras, 42, of Dorchester, was “In the months that followed, tration’s New England Division, Individuals who buy and sell at one of more than a dozen addi- the court extended the wiretap 11 Braintree Police Chief Paul Shas- this level aren’t users. They’re not tional targets arrested today. He times and approved interceptions tany, and Randolph Police Chief small-time dealers, either. They’re arraigned in the Boston Municipal on more than two dozen phones. William Pace announced the results certainly not selling to support a Court and held on $1 million bail Investigators doubled as code- of Operation High Hopes, one of habit. They’re trafficking in ad- on charges of trafficking fentanyl, breakers to reveal the criminal the longest, most far-reaching, and dictive substances that claim more heroin, and cocaine. He will return enterprise as it unfolded. In some most successful state wiretap inves- lives in Massachusetts than all to court on Feb. 28. calls, the defendants referred to tigations in Massachusetts history. homicides, all suicides, and all car At a briefing this afternoon, Con- drug shipments as “musicians” and The investigation dismantled crashes, statewide, combined.” ley laid out the investigation. “This to payments as ‘tickets’ to the par- two Boston-area drug trafficking “Those suffering from the investigation began in July 2017. ty. In others, they discussed purity organizations and led to the sei- disease of opioid addiction need The Boston Police Special Investi- levels by referring to a kilogram zure of some 77 pounds of various access to treatment and recov- gations Unit and DEA Task Force of cocaine as a ‘car’ that could narcotics – including more than 30 ery,” said DEA Special Agent Two were attempting to make fit ‘three passengers’ – a highly pounds of fentanyl, an opiate so in Charge Michael J. Fergu- inroads into a suspected trafficking potent original product that could powerful that mere milligrams can son. “But those responsible for organization run by Edward Soto- be quadrupled in retail weight with be lethal – and some $300,000 in distributing lethal drugs like Perez. Using cooperating witness- cutting agents. alleged drug money. The fentanyl, fentanyl to the citizens of Massa- es, controlled purchases, physical “Ironically, the wiretap that Soto- heroin, cocaine, and opiate tablets chusetts need to be held account- surveillance, and other means, Perez’ precautions made necessary are believed to have come from the able for their actions. DEA’s top they had reliable evidence that he revealed facts and evidence we Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico. priority is combatting the opioid was a kilogram-weight trafficker – might never have obtained oth- “I want to be clear about the size epidemic by working with our lo- but they hit a wall in determining erwise. It identified his partners and scope here,” District Attorney cal, county and state law enforce- where he stored his supply or who and led to search warrants on their Conley said. “Massachusetts’ ment partners to bring to justice his supplier was. stash houses in Dorchester. But fentanyl trafficking statute covers those that distribute this poison.” “Soto-Perez was clever and most importantly, it identified his quantities greater than 10 grams. “These arrests and seizures will extremely diligent in covering his supplier – Robert Contreras and That threshold represents less than have a tremendous impact on tracks. He used couriers to make continued on page 6 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com February 15, 2018

The Walsh administration is munity centers. Innovation Lab. At this point, Are The South asking for ideas to redevelop The Boston Planning & De- it’s mostly looking for ideas that more than 80 city-owned build- velopment Agency has, in recent might both improve city services Boston Yacht ings, with the goal of adding years, put a number of city-owned and add housing. housing while sprucing up the sites out for bid to developers. In “It’s very complex to do this,” Clubs Next! public facilities inside. It’s part its initial “request for interest,” she said. “It could be a smashing of the city’s broad push to ease released Friday, Walsh’s Hous- success. It could be we don’t get a the housing crunch by creating ing Innovation Lab identified 83 lot of applications. It’s too soon to 53,000 apartments, condos, and city-owned buildings — ranging tell.” It’s the type of concept that houses by 2030. from older branch libraries to the could make sense for affordable- “We believe this model could massive 1010 Mass. Ave., home housing developers, said Leslie have the potential to enhance to the Inspectional Services Divi- Boss, director of real estate at city property by improving our sion, to the Boston Fire Academy the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood infrastructure and generating new on Moon Island — that could be Development Corporation. “As affordable housing options needed offered up to accommodate ad- a community-based nonprofit nstitutions are the anchors of a in neighborhoods throughout our ditional housing. It also listed 36 in a neighborhood where count- neighborhood. Churches, Li- city,” Walsh said in a statement. parking lots where current city less families have been displaced braries. Recreation Centers. Fire The plan is patterned on an buildings might be relocated to by skyrocketing housing costs, IHouses. Schools. According to a re- approach taken in other cities, make room for development. JPNDC has found city land and cent Boston Globe article, the next including New York, Washington, The request is just the start of resources to be instrumental to our frontier for housing development in and San Francisco, which have what may be a long process of efforts to create new affordable Boston could be a community cen- partnered with developers to build design and approval, said Marcy homes,” Boss said. Submissions ter. Or a library. Or a firehouse. on the sites of libraries and com- Ostberg, director of the Housing are due in late March.

to line up behind it, and even ride- entering the city’s core is not a Is Congestion hailing apps such as Uber are say- new one (and highway tolls are Pricing Coming ing they wouldn’t have a problem already a fact of life here). The with the fee. idea has been bandied about to To Boston? The idea behind congestion the point of mulling where of- pricing is simple: To reduce ve- ficials might locate cameras to By Tom Acitelli, Curbed Boston hicular traffic in congested ar- snap cars’ photos for fees. But impact on individuals, business- urbed Boston has report- eas by making it a cost-benefit congestion pricing in Boston es, and the region as a whole. ed that New York City is analysis rather than a routine for has never gotten beyond the idea And the T and the commuter-rail closer than ever to enact- drivers. Go in and about only if phase. What if New York insti- are routinely short of the capital Cing congestion pricing—that is, you absolutely need to—other- tutes it, though? That could come funding necessary for substantive charging most motorists a fee for wise, take public transit, bike, as soon as this spring via the New improvements to infrastructure and driving in and out of Manhattan’s or walk. In New York’s case, York state budgeting process. service. Plus, most T lines are just main commercial districts. Coun- too, the revenue from conges- New York would become the a headache to take on any given cilor Michelle Wu’s parking fee tion pricing under the most re- first city in the U.S. to enact con- day. Perhaps, then, the idea and its proposal may very well investigate cent proposal would go toward gestion pricing. Would that be a moment are about to meet in Bos- this type of program as well. paying for much-needed repairs tipping point for other clogged ton: Congestion pricing to pay for The idea has the backing of New to the region’s public transit sys- cities such as Boston? The Bos- public transit improvements and to York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the tem, particularly the subway. ton region already has a repu- curb traffic in busier areas. sort-of backing, or at least not out- We know that Boston needs tation for some of the world’s Or the region can just wait for right opposition, of New York May- money for its public transit sys- worst traffic, the sort of jams that Amazon, privatize the whole she- or (and Cambridge native) Bill de tem, particularly the subway. The nibble away at quality of life and bang, and sit back. Alexa, get me Blasio. Business groups are starting idea of charging drivers a fee for that have a very real economic to Logan.

DA Wiretap... next level up would take us outside the United users, our emphasis was and remains treat- contined from page 5 States. Evidence suggests that the Contreras ment and diversion, because addiction isn’t his drug trafficking organization. Organization would receive those cartel nar- a crime – it’s a treatable medical condition. “We allege that the Contreras Organization cotics and distribute them to the Soto-Perez But top-level drug trafficking groups like worked with members of the Sinaloa Cartel, Group and others, who would in turn supply these are a different matter. They cause real one of the most powerful drug trafficking or- lower-level dealers. harm to real people, real families, and real ganizations in the world, who imported huge “Our goal in these cases isn’t simply to communities. There is no doubt in my mind quantities of narcotics into the northeastern make arrests. It’s not just to build cases. It’s that by dismantling their trafficking infra- United States. In fact, we believe they were to disrupt an industry that causes addiction, structure at the highest level possible, this so high in the distribution structure that the overdose, and death. For low-level drug operation has saved hundreds of lives.” February 15, 2018 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 7

Signature Drive For Rep. Nick Collins A Huge Success epresentative Nick Collins’ McMurrough, owner of Astra Hair Senate Campaign Headquar- Salon and Annmarie of Hair by ters at 666 East Broadway Annmarie, are shown here holding wasR bustling with volunteers, lining nomination papers for Nick Col- up to collect signatures for the spe- lins and have pledged support. The cial election for the State Senate, the Flynn family was out in force and result of the resignation by former the Collins family as well. Senator Linda Dorcena-Forry. Ms. Nick Collins stated, “It was Forry has decided to take a position heartwarming to see such an out- with Suffolk Construction. pouring of support, especially on Over 1000 signatures were such a blustery winter day. I pledge collected on Saturday in a blitz to continue to bring the passion of activity, setting the stage for a and leadership that has marked my very short campaign plan for the career to date, to the expanded role election on April 3. of State Senator.” Folks from Dorchester, South Collins will present his track re- Boston and Roxbury dropped by to cord and platform over the next few lend their time and visible support. weeks to the residents and voters of Kathy Sawyer - “I don’t do this just the Senate District. He is looking for anybody. I usually just throw a forward to meeting as many voters sign on the house and vote. To- as possible in a short time frame. day, I’m campaigning!”. Michael Volunteers are welcome. 8 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com February 15, 2018

ampton Street. Flynn has since met Mayor Marty Walsh was the guest speaker at the New Flynn Seeks with an official from the City of Bos- England Council annual gathering in Boston. Each year, ton Department of Public Works and the Mayor presents an overview of the progress they have has also contacted utility companies Working Eversource Energy & National Grid. made and their priorities for the coming year. Flynn said,” I read reports last week Group regarding stray voltage under the ground on Southampton street that led to the tragic loss of Ms. Begley’s dog, Bob. I Following am so sorry to hear about her loss and my heart goes out to her during this dif- Pet Tragedy ficult time. It is now my immediate goal to establish a working group, comprised of City of Boston officials and the utility companies, to examine this issue thor- oughly and prevent tragedies like this from occurring in the future.” “In the meantime, I have met with the Public Works Department and been informed that saturated ground, corroding salt, and older electrical cabinets and in- frastructure present conditions where this can occur,” said Flynn. “I would encour- oston City Councilor Ed age residents, if able, to sweep off any salt Flynn is seeking to assemble from their sidewalks as a precaution.” Ba working group to examine If residents become aware of similar the issues related to stray voltage in incidents like this, please contact both Left to Right: The Honorable Marty Walsh, Jim Brett, the City of Boston that recently led 311 and Councilor Flynn’s office at 617- President & CEO of the New England Council and Joe Carroll, to the tragic death of a dog on South- 635-3203 or [email protected]. Director, Community & Customer Management MA, National Grid.

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through grade 6. SPA is currently accepting applications for the limited Lots of Love at St. Peter Academy spaces available in the year-round his past Saturday students, the love of family and friends with an continuing to celebrate the holiday with toddler program and for students in families, and staff members evening of dancing and refreshments. A classroom festivities and to give thanks Pre-K, Kindergarten and grades 1-6. Tfrom St. Peter Academy gath- highlight of the evening was definitely for all of the love in their lives! Appointments for individual tours can ered for the annual Sweetheart Ball, a the parent-child dance to the classic St. Peter Academy in an independent, be made by contacting the Main Office Valentine’s Day tradition. At the “fancy tune, “Somewhere Over the Rain- community-based private school and at 617-268-0750 or by emailing SPA@ frock” event, community celebrated bow”. Students are looking forward to serves students from ages 15 months StPeterAcademy.com. Join us!

Eric Savard, Matt Alger, Elizabeth ing in this year’s show. All boxers Evacuation Day Boxing Program Is Back Erna, Anthony Cefalo, Tim Skolnik, will be matched, by age, weight, and es, it’s back, Tommy Mc- Stephen Murphy, along with event Ryan White and Raf Montes. experience and must report to the Pe- Grath, President of the South supporters City Councilors Michael All tryouts and training are free to ter Welch’s Gym with a mouth-guard, YBoston Citizens Association Flaherty, Ed Flynn Representative, every young man or lady participat- shorts and sneaker. along with Peter Welch, owner of Nick Collins and organizers Mike Peter Welch’s Gym at 371 Dorchester Larkin, Ed Kelley and Peter Welch, Ave. South Boston will again be spon- Owner of Welch’s Gym, will be look- soring this year’s March 10th Boxing ing for young boxers of all ages to Show. Join us for this year’s show on participate in this year’s show. Every Saturday Night, March 10th at the young man or lady who participates Peter Welch’s Gym, in South Boston. in this year’s show will be awarded a Admission is free of charge to all. trophy and fight night tank top. The South Boston Citizens’ Asso- Tryouts will be held on Tuesday’s ciation March 10th Boxing Show has and Thursday’s at 7:30 pm, starting been part of the events put together Tuesday February 6th at the Peter by the Citizens’ Association for over Welch Gym, 371 Dorchester Ave. 75 years, and at the request of many South Boston. past and present South Boston resi- All young men or ladies will be dents, the show must go on. trained by expert staff including This year’s Boxing Show Chair- Danny Long, Tom Connors, Jimbo Wow! Who remembers this? Mike Larkin refereeing a bout between man, Suffolk Register of Deeds, Curran, James Murrin, Sean Murrin, Steve McDonald of South Boston vs Freddie Roach of Dedham 1973 February 15, 2018 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 11

Essay And Poster Topics for 242nd Evacuation Day Competition outh Boston Citizens’ Asso- SBCA in promoting, organizing, and as follows: For students in grades 6 ciation President Tom Mc- judging the Evacuation Day Poster through 8: What roles did General SGrath announced today that and Essay Competitions is a most fit- John Thomas, Colonel Henry Knox, because of the tremendous success ting way to improve on that mission.” Lt. Colonel Benedict Arnold, Ethan of the past several years’ contest, Subject matter has been specifi- Allen and the Green Mountain Boys the Association, along with Mass cally chosen have in the fortification of Dorches- Bay Credit Union and Comcast will The Poster Competition is open to ter Heights? Essays should be at sponsor the 2018 Annual Essay and all students in grades 3, 4 and 5 who least 500 words, prizes are as fol- Poster Contests. are either South Boston residents or lows first prize $100, second prize All prizes will be presented during After last year’s outstanding effort who attend school in South Boston. $75, third prize $25. the Historical Exercises on Satur- put forth by past President Ber- This year’s theme is Historic South The Topic for students in grades 9 day, March 17, 2018 at Dorchester nie O’Donnell, he has once again Boston, for example, Dorchester through 12: Recent historical books Heights, following the 9:00A.M. expressed an interest in taking on Heights, Castle Island, Farragut like Bill O’Reilly’s Killing Eng- Mass at St. Augustine’s Chapel, the challenge of chairing the Essay Statue, L St Bath House (Curley land transport readers to the events weather permitting. and Poster Contests. “Bernie always Rec. Center) or the Evacuation Day of the American Revolution. In All entries should bear, in an at- taught me that these contests are a Parade. Posters should be original your essay take us to events lead- tached envelope, the contestant’s great way to educate and strengthen compositions, in any medium, at least ing up to March 17, 1776 in Boston name, school and a means of con- the interest of the children of the 8 ½” x 11”, but preferably larger. and Dorchester Heights. Why is it tacting the entrant, and should be community. I was more than pleased Prizes are as follows first prize $100, important to South Bostonians and submitted no later than Friday, March when Bernie offered to head up this second prize $75, and third prize $25. all Americans? Essays should be at 9th, 2018 at 5 PM. All entries may event for the children of South Bos- The Essay Competition is open least 1000 words, prizes are as fol- be mailed to South Boston Citizens’ ton”, remarked McGrath. to all students in grades 6 through lows; first prize $150, second prize Association, P.O. Box 74, South Bernie further expressed “One of 12 who are either South Boston 100, third prize $50. Boston, MA 02127, or can be picked the missions of the SBCA is to reach residents or who attend school in As in years past, the SBCA, Mass up at schools by a representative of out to the young children of this his- South Boston. The Essay themes are Bay CU and Comcast are gener- the Citizens’ Association. Entries can torically rich community, Joining the broken down according to grade, ously sponsoring the competitions. also be dropped off at 170 M Street.

Photo 1 (Names - Left to Right) South Boston Mom’s Club Valentines Grab-A-Date • Danielle McClure, SBMC Member ocal parents gathered at The ic programming. Guests enjoyed sharing highlights from 2017 and the & Hosting Committee Broadway on Tuesday, Febru- signature cocktails and raffle prizes, board’s collective excitement for the • Roberta Rybicki, SBMC Member ary 6th to celebrate the South while collecting in-kind donations upcoming year. To learn more about L • Jessica DeFeo, SBMC Member & Boston Mom’s Club membership and for Julie’s Family Learning Program. the South Boston Mom’s Club please the organization’s past year of com- South Boston Moms Club President, visit their new website http://southie- Hosting Committee munity, educational and philanthrop- Kristin Frechette, addressed guests, momsclub.com. • Rachel Pearson, SBMC Member, Moms Night Out Co-chair and 1. 2. 3. Hosting Committee Photo 2 (Names Left to Right) • Julia Hebert, SMBC Member • Kristin Frechette, SMBC President • Carrie Coughlin, SBMC Member • Becca Lanstein, SBMC Member & Hosting Committee Photo 3 (Names – Left to Right) • Kimberly Matthews, SBMC Board Member & Family Fun Day 4. 5. Coordinator • Kevin Loy, Hosting Committee Member • Rachel Pearson, SBMC Member, Moms Night Out Co-chair and Hosting Committee Photos 4 – SBMC members, Sida Star Liu (left) and Becca Kornfeld (right), toast with their husbands at the event. Photo 5- New SBMC Members 12 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com February 15, 2018

INTERACTIVE LIGHT AND Photo Credit: Ulysse Lemerise SOUND SEE-SAWS COMING TO THE SEAPORT THIS WORLD-RENOWNED, INTERACTIVE LIGHT THERAPY ART INSTALLATION WILL TRANSFORM SEAPORT COMMON INTO A PLAYGROUND FOR ALL AGES FEBRUARY 16TH – APRIL 8, 2018 he Seaport’s art scene con- and played by the public to create tion. Touring multiple cities around and sound experience. It was created tinues to grow, this time with a temporal, ever-changing public the world, including London, Brus- by the award-winning artistic team T an internationally renowned event. When activated by users and sels and Chicago, the internationally from Toronto’s Lateral Office with public installation. WS Develop- inclined, the see-saws, connected acclaimed project was first inspired Montreal-based CS Design in collabo- ment is transforming Seaport to LED lights and a speaker, will by the iconic cover of the Joy Divi- ration with EGP Group, also based in Common into a lively interactive art augment in light intensification and sion album “Unknown Pleasures”, as Montreal, with Mitchell Akiyama at experience, Seaport x Impulse. With emit a sound sequence, animating well as Steve Reich’s serial, minimal the sound design, Generique Design at fifteen illuminating and sound-pro- Seaport Common. When not in use, music which plays with repetition, the mechanical design and fabrication, ducing see-saws, Seaport x Impulse the see-saws stabilize and remain rhythm and syncopation. and Robocut Studio at the electronic creates a whimsical playground, at a lower glowing level. Research “Seaport x Impulse speaks to the design and fabrication. For more offering visitors the opportunity suggests that the changes in light ex- Seaport’s innovative and collaborative information on Impulse, visit https:// to beat the winter blues through posure alter levels of the hormones spirit while offering an opportunity to www.creos.io/en/art/impulsion. creative light therapy while explor- melatonin and serotonin, which help bring the neighborhood together. As ABOUT BOSTON SEAPORT ing how architecture can visualize regulate mood and sleep. we continue to welcome new residents Culture, industry and community sound. The project is on view on Seaport x Impulse was created and businesses to the Seaport, our converge making Boston’s Seaport Seaport Common (85 Northern Av- by the award-winning artistic team latest interactive installation is another district a dynamic and vibrant area enue Boston MA 02210) from Feb- from Toronto’s Lateral Office with new way to celebrate our neighbor- that is quickly emerging as one of ruary 16th through April 8, 2018. Montreal-based CS Design in col- hood’s sense of community. We invite the most exciting neighborhoods More information can be found at laboration with EGP Group, also all ages to come outside and enjoy this and destinations in the country. www.bostonseaport.xyz and videos based in Montreal, with Mitchell uplifting activity,” says Yanni Tsipis, ABOUT WS DEVELOPMENT of the installation in London and Akiyama at the sound design, Gener- Senior Vice President, Seaport, WS WS Development is a Massa- Montreal can be viewed here. ique Design at the mechanical design Development. chusetts-based property developer The see-saws form units of light and fabrication, and Robocut Studio ABOUT IMPULSE dedicated to the creation of places and sound that can be activated at the electronic design and fabrica- Impulse is a publicly activated light where people want to be.

Helipad Redux in Boston, but says he’ll leave the are clearly going to be a concern interference with development, Continued from front page latest debate — this time over a for us.” A Suffolk spokesman said she said she found no one with “a of Appeal March 6, but only after private pad at Suffolk Construction’s the company has been weighing serious objection to it.” “Given the their original hearing was scrapped headquarters — to the neighborhood the helipad to make getting to its investment that Suffolk has made in yesterday. A spokeswoman for the to decide. “I think this conversation New York office more “efficient,” the area, I don’t see them acting in board cited a “clerical error” for — helipads — we get all so tied and said it intends to “engage the a way that would be detrimental to scheduling the hearing and promised up over it,” Walsh told reporters community in an open discussion.” the development that is going on,” that Suffolk would have to go yesterday. “I think it’s a mode of “We are still in the early Sullivan said. through a “full community process” transportation that other cities use stages of exploring our options,” Private helipads remain rare in before presenting to the board. and there’s no controversy around spokesman Dan Antonellis said. Sue Boston, with only about a half- But the plan had already caught it. But I think Suffolk will reach out Sullivan, executive director of the dozen — including four hospitals some by surprise. State lawmakers to the community and talk to the Newmarket Business Association — registered with the Federal who represent the area said community,” he added. “... That’s — which counts Suffolk as one of Aviation Administration, according yesterday they weren’t aware of it how we operate in the city. If the its members — said the company to federal records. The plan evoked before a Herald reporter asked them community is fine with it, we’ll see briefed local businesses on its plan the heated debate last year over about it, and Steve Fox, chairman of with it moving forward.” at least twice in the last six months. the state’s proposal to build a the South End Forum, said residents “We had absolutely no outreach, The association gave the proposal public heliport in the Seaport, after there hadn’t gotten any notification no understanding, no knowledge, no preliminary approval. promising one to General Electric of the hearing before it was deferred nothing. The first thing that comes Sullivan said company officials as part of a $120 million incentive to March at Suffolk’s request. to my mind is, why do you need a told them they planned to use package. GE ultimately said it Mayor Martin J. Walsh heliport? What’s the frequency?” the helipad a “couple times a didn’t need one anymore, and a city downplayed the controversy that Fox said. “Given the location of week” and while some businesses councilor said last September that has surrounded helipad proposals their headquarters, the flyovers raised questions about noise and the plan was “dead.” February 15, 2018 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 13

Gatey Girls Go Undefeated Defending CYO State Champions On A Roll

By Kevin Devlin the get go and cruised to a convinc- ing victory. n Saturday, February 11, To round out the scoring for the at the McDonough gym Gatey, guard Allison McGough O which is located within the netted 12 points including one Walsh Community Center, the Gate three-pointer. Lauren Woods had 10 of Heaven CYO girls’ high school points. Jackie Czar scored 6 points travel team defeated Saint Ann’s of and Rebecca Donovan had 4. For Dorchester, 43-24, to remain unde- Saint Ann’s, Marie McCarthy scored feated in regular season play. The 10 points, Cassidy Nguyen had 7 Czar, Lauren Woods, Catherine Our goal is to bring home banner 2017 CYO state champions are now points and Holly Edwards had 4. Woods, and Julia Casper. number two.” getting ready to defend their title as Gatey’s regular season record is “We have travelled a long way Assistant Coach Brianna Esposito the upcoming playoffs begin. 11-0 and Coach Allison Baker had together!” Baker added. “In the past is also proud of this winning squad. In the opening minutes of their nothing but praise for her team’s over- two years we have lost only one game. “This is my second year coaching final regular season game, Gatey all performance thus far this season. Last year we were (CYO) state cham- these girls,” said Esposito “…and took an early 12-2 lead against “This team is one of my favor- pions. The banner we also worked for I have been able to witness how Saint’s Ann’s. Then the girls from ite teams to coach,” said Coach is now hanging in the McDonough much they have grown as play- Dot closed the gap to 7 but Jacque- Baker. “When I first began coach- gym at the Walsh Center. ers and also as individuals. It has line Beggan (6 pts.) hit 2 three- ing I started out in the (Gatey) girls’ “This team consists of a great been a true privilege and honor to pointers to give her team a 23-11 instructional league. The first group group of girls,” she concluded. be their coach and work alongside advantage at halftime. In the second I started with are the seniors on the “…and I’m excited to enter the such a great group players for an half, Gatey went on a 6-0 run from team now; Jacqueline Baker, Jackie playoffs within a couple of weeks. undefeated season.”

Pictured at the McDonough gym last Saturday before their Pictured at the McDonough gym last Saturday before their game is game is the Saint Ann’s CYO girls’ high school travel team the Gate of Heaven CYO girls’ high school travel team coached by coached by lifelong Dot resident, Danny Clark. The players are: Allison Baker and Brianna Esposito. The players are: Julia Casper, Maeve Walsh, Erin Leahy, Cassidy Nguyen, Kaelin Clark, Marie Lauren Woods, Allison McGough, Grace Tinlin, Jacqueline Beggan, McCarthy, Holly Edwards, and Lilah Gutlerner Rebecca Donovan, Jackie Czar, Catherine Woods, and Emily Harris.

lex plays on the seasons and I have never Kevin Devlin’s 7th/8th grade heard him complain Aboys’ travel team about the officiating or Gate of Heaven coached by Matt Beggan make any waves towards and Brendan Kelly. He his coaches. He’s a gen- CYO Basketball also plays on the P.S. Deli tle boy on the court, is team in the cadet house a great teammate, plays “Sportsmanship league which is coached hard, and is focused on Award” To by Michael Donovan. his game. He deserves I’ve watched Alex play the recognition from Alex Polena hoop during the past few my corner. 14 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com February 15, 2018

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This week, Danny looked at some of the top Spring Training storylines for the Boston Red Sox:

t’s already here. Pitchers and be worn down by the end of the season. without David Ortiz in a long time, and top catcher. Bogaerts had a down year in catchers have reported. Full-squad If you recall, Sale came out of the gate there’s no doubt that his absence was 2017, hitting .273. But the two seasons Iworkouts begin on Monday. Before guns blazing during his first season with felt, especially in the clubhouse. It’s time before that, he hit .294 in 2016, and you know it, we’ll all be wearing shorts the Red Sox last year. He struggled late for somebody to step up and take a more .320 in 2015. I’d put my money on him and t-shirts again, watching the Red in the season because of it but has said prominent leadership role. I’m not talk- bouncing back in 2018. I expect him Sox try and win their third straight AL he’s “dialed it back” this offseason so ing about the manager. Sure, new skip- and Vazquez to be more vocal in 2018 East title. But before we fast-forward to that he can withstand a full 162-game per Alex Cora needs to establish himself and establishing themselves as two of October, or even to preseason predic- schedule, and then some. as somebody the players must respect, the Red Sox’ most respected players. tions, let’s take a look at a few of the top Price is back in the starting rotation. but the Red Sox need leadership from DON’T WAIT FOR JD Red Sox storylines to keep an eye out He missed most of last season with an somebody who’s actually lacing them -I’ll keep this short and sweet. Red for this spring, after what was a pretty elbow injury that didn’t require sur- up. And I’m not talking about a pitcher, Sox players can’t spend all spring train- quiet offseason: gery. He returned late in the year and or somebody who comes off the bench ing looking over their shoulders and MEGA POWERS UNITE pitched masterfully out of the bullpen once or twice a week. I’m talking about waiting for Martinez to walk through -That’s right, I just called Chris Sale for the Red Sox in the postseason. It’s an everyday positional player. those doors. As I write this, Martinez and David Price the “Mega Powers.” that type of performance that leads me It should be Dustin Pedroia, but you is still a free agent. Would he help If you’re an old-school WWF fan like to believe his presence in the rotation know how I feel about him. I still can’t the Red Sox’ offense? Of course, he myself, then you know that Hulk Hogan will be a dominant one. I realize it’s get that Manny Machado video from would. But if the Sox don’t want to and the Macho Man Randy Savage fairly cheesy to look at Price’s return last year out of my head. So maybe it’s get in a bidding war with themselves are the original Mega Powers. Well, the rotation as an offseason acquisition, best that Pedroia leads by example, if over a 30-year-old who isn’t as good as fast-forward to 2018, and jump from the but let’s be honest, Price only made he can get that knee healthy and stay on everyone’s made him out to be, then I world of professional wrestling to Major 11 starts last year. That’s the lowest the field. I also look at Mookie Betts as don’t blame them. League Baseball, and you have the amount of starts he’s ever made in a a lead-by-example guy. There’s nothing They offered him a $100 million potential version of Hogan and Savage single season as a starting pitcher, since wrong with that. But somebody needs contract, and Martinez is reportedly at the top of the Red Sox rotation. he came into the league. And with his to try and be that vocal leader as well. “fed up” with the way the Red Sox In other words, they have the poten- early opt-out clause after this season, As if to say, “This is my team now.” I have handled the negotiation. Well, tial to be the most dominant one-two there’s incentive for him to dominate think we all know that’s not going to be I have some news for Martinez. The punch in all of baseball. But, like any the way he has for most of his career. Hanley Ramirez. He’s had his oppor- Boston Red Sox will survive without spring training storyline, it comes with Now, I know what you’re thinking. tunities to be the new leader of the Red him. He needs them, more than the some questions. Will Sale struggle The Mega Powers eventually collided, Sox, and he failed. team needs him. And it’s time for the again late in the season like he did in and it led to Hogan vs Savage for the I’ll be looking at guys like Xander Sox to send that message home. 2017? Can Price stay healthy for an WWF Championship at WrestleMania Bogaerts and Christian Vazquez to step Listen to “The Danny Picard Show” entire season? And what will both V. Well, here’s hoping Miss Elizabeth into that elite leadership role. Bogaerts at dannypicard.com and on the Pod- pitchers look like in the postseason? doesn’t get involved in this one. is 25 and is entering his fifth full Major castOne network. Also available on Sale has apparently changed his off- FOLLOW THE LEADER League season. Vazquez is 27 and has iTunes, Tunein, Google Play, iHeart- season throwing program in order to not -Last season was the first season clearly established himself the team’s Radio, and Spotify.

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