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EDITORIALEDITORIAL Something Red Sox and Yankee Fans Agree On: Our Veterans he following quote War. The divisive nature of Fenway Park last weekend South Bostonians however Vietnam vets, both those who is by Tom Werner, that conflict coupled with as Major League Baseball can be proud of the way we made it home alive and those TChairman of the the psychological issues honored these heroes in a welcomed our returning war- who did not. Boston Red Sox regarding they grappled with upon big way. Tom Werner was riors home; as heroes who The game itself was like last Saturday’s tribute to their return made for an absolutely right when he put their lives on the line in a marathon as it went into our Vietnam Veterans at the unwelcome homecoming said that many of these defense of freedom as they 16 innings and ended with Red Sox/ Yankee’s Game for many of these service brave veterans received an answered their country’s call. a 4-1 Yankee’s win. But on highlighting the 50th anni- members. While we can- unwelcome homecoming And what a tribute it was as this day, all in attendance versary of that war. It bears not erase the past, this is on their return from a brutal the long standing and intense - team members and fans repeating a thousand times: one small way we can pay war. Those people who took rivalry between the Red Sox alike - could claim victory, “With such a significant tribute to their service and part in calling them ‘baby and the New York Yankees as they took part in show- milestone anniversary, we recognize the sacrifice they killers, murderers and Nazis was put aside as players, ing our Vietnam Vets how thought it important to made for their country.” back then should forever be coaches and fans from both much they are truly appreci- recognize the veterans who It was a heartwarming ashamed of themselves for teams stood together to ated by their fellow country served during the Vietnam and beautiful ceremony at what they did. applaud and to honor these men and women.

“It’s a smile, it’s a kiss, it’s a sip of wine, it’s summertime” - Kenny Chesney Letter to the Editor To the Editor,

n the upcoming election for District City Councilor, Ed Flynn is the clear I choice. I’m supporting Ed’s candi- dacy, because of his tireless dedication to the neighborhood. Whether it’s coaching youth sports, advocating for neighbors at community meetings, or his many years of service to his country, Ed has always put the needs of others first. At City Hall, I know that supporting the community will always be his top prior- ity. On Tuesday, September 26th, I will be proud to cast my vote for Ed Flynn for Boston City Council, and I hope you will consider doing the same.

Sincerely, Sean Monahan South Boston

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k, what’s going on? Reports senseless and wanton destruction is causing these problems, which should just alcohol when their parents were coming in from angry resi- also happening. Why? There is no make it easier to control than if it growing up but it’s not the case any Odents all over South Boston rhyme or reason for this. were happening 10 or more years ago. longer. The burden of that decision – indicate that there is what is being Gang symbols? Here in South Bos- When complaints of rowdy, drunk- whether to arrest or not – should not called a ‘rampage of sorts’ taking ton? Come on. This isn’t the place en and drugged out teens come in, if be solely on the police. The parents place. It seems that destruction of prop- for it. No place is really. South Bos- they are just going to be moved along, need a wake-up call. erty, both public and private, has been ton is not a ghetto. The people com- even after destroying property, it The absence of action is sure to happening and is said to be committed mitting these acts should be grateful won’t send much of a message to the encourage more of it. Smashing glass by some (not all) of our local teens. that South Bostonians, including perpetrators or act as much of a deter- bottles off walls because you like the Public underage drinking and their parents, have worked tirelessly rent. And yes, there is the theory that sound of breaking glass, ‘tagging’ smashed bottles are happening to preserve its neighborhood values. arresting them and bringing them to buildings with obscene graffiti to regularly at M Street/Medal of Honor These kids should immediately stop court will cause them future problems mark territory, ripping up playground Park, The Tynan and Gate of Heaven trying to take us down, because this by giving them police records and equipment to show your stupid bud- parking lot with sexual activity also behavior is doing just that. The word that would be too harsh. But maybe dies how strong you are, all might be happening in the parish building al- around town is that the names of the it’s time to throw away the kid gloves weekend entertainment, but it needs coves, witnessed by neighbors pass- kids doing this are known, not just and start making examples of some of to come with a heavy price. Spend- ing by. The area behind South Boston to residents, but also to the police… them to send a very clear message that ing some time in a jail cell, paying High School called ‘No Man’s Land’, AND their parents. The questions in this town, you can’t act like little for the damage caused and getting which has been renovated with great being asked by many are: what will terrorists, intimidate your neighbors that dreaded criminal record are just care and expense from the generosity the police be doing about this? And, and destroy property, because it’s fun some of the many options that can of private citizens has been trashed where are the parents of these kids? to do and you think it’s cool. and should be brought down on those beyond belief. Graffiti, some of it ac- Years ago, there used to be several If this problem isn’t dealt with who think they have the right to raise tually containing swastikas, and the thousands of teens living in South quickly and effectively, the odds hell at the expense of everyone else. names of gangs are being sprayed on Boston. But now, as we all know, are it won’t get better. Alcohol now, Again, if they are not given serious walls at area schools and other public there are far fewer. This means that a drugs later, death to follow? It’s not reasons with severe penalties to stop buildings. Many other incidents of relatively small number of people are a stretch any more. Maybe it was what they are doing, they won’t. 4 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 20, 2017

Patrick and the late Mayor Thomas, said he’d nevertheless “go for it Window Into The State House again,” i.e. bid for the Olympics. We Window Into The State House provides our readers a synopsis of important issues of interest, past and current, that are being proposed, debated or acted upon by the Massachusetts Legislature. Many issues that are not related to local city government services are acted upon and have a direct know it’s sometimes important for impact on daily life. They are tax policy, transportation infrastructure, judicial appointments, social services and health, as well as higher education. We will excerpt reports from the gavel-to-gavel coverage of House and Senate sessions by news sources focused on this important aspect of our lives. pols not to admit mistakes, especially These sources include a look ahead at the coming week in state government and summaries and analyses of the past week, re-caps of a range of state government activity, as well as links to other news. in election years. But ... Scroll down for the Olympics part. Compromise pot bill already results of a statewide referendum.” ers to tackle his proposed Medicaid It wasn’t all about promotions in trouble? The House and Senate hope to send reforms by mid-September – or face yesterday at the State House Lawmakers yesterday unveiled the pot bill to Gov. Charlie Baker by additional spending cuts, accord- Beacon Hill was all abuzz yester- a compromise marijuana regula- the end of this week. There are lots ing to reports at the Boston Globe day about House Speaker Robert tions bill that split the House-Senate of other stories on the compromise and State House News Service (pay DeLeo’s surprise appointment of difference on taxing retail pot – the package, including a look at the wall). “I fully expect that they’re Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez as the new new tax would be set as high as 20 proposed tax structure by the BBJ’s going to deal with this,” Baker said. chairman of the House Ways and percent – and on regulating legalized Jessica Bartlett and overview pieces The Medicaid reforms, which were Means Committee. But there was weed at the state and local levels. by MassLive’s Gintautas Dumcius, left out of the budget by legislators, also a key demotion yesterday: Rep, But is the new compromise, arriving the Herald’s Dan Atkinson and AP’s were originally tied to a $200 mil- Russell E. Holmes, who recently two weeks past a self-imposed legis- Bob Salsberg at Wicked Local. lion employer health-care tax that criticized DeLeo’s leadership, got lative deadline, already in potential After vetoing $320M from budget, lawmakers did approve. bounced from his leadership post. legal trouble? The Globe’s Joshua Baker urges lawmakers to tackle Interesting budget tidbits: 4 a.m. Retaliation? Holmes thinks so. Miller reports that one provision Medicaid reforms liquor hours for casinos and T DeLeo denies it. The Herald’s Dan — which deals with how cities and The normally non-combative pension transfer Atkinson, the Globe’s Claire Parker towns can ban local pot shops — Charlie Baker appeared a little Gov. Baker yesterday signed, and SHNS’s Mike Norton and Matt may “raise state constitutional issues combative yesterday after the amended or rejected a number Murphy at the Valley Dispatch (Pa- and trigger a challenge in court.” He Republican governor vetoed $320 of policy riders within the state triot Ledger) have the details. also writes that, according to outside million from the $40 billion state budget, two of which caught our Rep. Chan becomes House’s first lawyers, lawmakers may be “ventur- budget sent to him by lawmakers, attention, via the Globe: “Baker Asian-American chairman (we think) ing onto shaky legal ground by bas- revised revenue estimates downward approved language, sought by the The House leadership re-shuffle ing the new policy on town-by-town by $749 million and urged lawmak- casino industry, to extend alcohol caused by Rep. Brian Dempsey’s service at the gambling palaces pending departure may have en- until 4 a.m., two hours past what is tailed a demotion for Rep. Russell permitted at the latest-serving res- Holmes, but it led to a promotion Let Our Family Help Your Family taurants and bars. Baker’s budget for Rep. Tackey Chan, who will message also includes authorization take over as co-chair of the Com- for the state to transfer control of mittee on Consumer Protection and THE CASPER the MBTA employees pension fund Professional Licensure. He’s now Funeral & Cremations Services into the state’s general pension pro- the House’s first Asian-American to Established in 1930 gram, a measure lawmakers have chair a committee. rejected previously.” Kennedy sides with union against Serving Families with Dignity and Respect One less headache: U.S. Senate Baker’s T privatization efforts through the toughest of times for health-care bill collapses MBTA workers – along with over 80 years As Gov. Baker and lawmakers U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III – Home of Personal Service haggle over Medicaid and other state rallied yesterday against privatiza- budget matters, here’s something tion of T jobs being pushed by the Pre-Planning Specialists they won’t have to worry about for transit agency’s governing board the time being: Deep cuts in fed- controlled by the Baker administra- Casper’s specializes in eral Medicaid funding. The NYT is tion, as reported by Banjamin Pau- Massachusetts Cremation Services & reporting that two more Republican lin at the Patriot Ledger. Politically, senators declared last night that we’re not sure what to make of this Veteran Services they would oppose the controversial move by Kennedy. Senate Republican bill to repeal Please visit our website for SJC: Employers can’t fire work- ObamaCare, “killing, for now, a ers who test positive for pot used information you may find seven-year-old promise to overturn for medical purposes helpful during a time of need President Barack Obama’s signature The law is the law – and the Supreme domestic achievement.” Judicial Court yesterday said state www.casperfuneralhome.com Mayor Walsh would bid all over law clearly states that employers can’t again for the Summer Olympics? discriminate against workers who test The Casper Funeral Home What? In an interview with Boston positive for THC if it’s proven they’re 187 Dorchester Street David Casper Magazine’s Chris Sweeney, Mayor using marijuana for medical purposes. South Boston, MA 02127 Funeral Directors: Marty Walsh, while dishing some Universal Hub’s Adam Gaffin has 617-269-1930 Joe, Dave & Ken Casper of the blame for the city’s Summer more, including a rather lively debate Olympic fiasco on former Gov. Deval in the comments section. July 20, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5

The MBTA Plays Loose With Public Information Secretary Pollack following the first of which advertise their public notices to If all goes well, and that’s a big if, the meeting in June to discuss the neighbor- ensure publication. MBTA plans to begin work on a piece hood concerns, she assured me that she Out of respect to our local officials of South Boston track that will be used is committed to working with us. Our and our community, notwithstand- for testing the new Red Line cars, be- hope is this next meeting is the first step ing the inscrutable attitude of the T, ginning in 2019. As a critical step in the in that direction.” we serve notice that on Thursday July delivery and acceptance process, the “One meeting on a major track pro- 27th, 6:30-8:00 PM at the Condon track will be used to test the new cars af- posal and its impacts on the community School the T will address the quality ter they come from the production facil- is unacceptable” said City Councilor of life impacts of its Track 61 proposal. ity in Springfield. After the cars are fully at Large Michael Flaherty. “The South For example, the issue of overnight tested and approved by an MBTA engi- n a press advisory from their offices Boston neighborhood deserves better construction has been raised by Sen. neering team, the new Red Line trains regarding a public meeting with and the MBTA knows better.” Forry and Rep. Collins. Other concerns will start serving customers on the T’s the T about the Track 61 extension, Senator Linda Forry has also weighed include remediation of polluted soil, busiest subway line. Rep.I Nick Collins’ and Councilor Mike in on her concern for openness by the T. noise and air pollution, hours of opera- What is unspoken and may be of con- Flaherty’s offices were notably miffed Well, the T’s idea of a public notice tion, and the permanence of a structure cern is that $32mm will be spent on this at the MBTA’s approach to public notice and the extent of its obligation to the being built. refurbishment and speculation is that of pending meetings. public is to send a public notice adver- MBTA scheduling and service has sig- this extension may have more perma- “After a poorly publicized first meet- tisement but insisted that it was a press nificant environmental and traffic issues nency so as to link the South Boston ing in which the MBTA was unprepared release, since they refused to pay for it. in each neighborhood of Boston, in gen- Waterfront to other sections of Boston to answer most of the questions from Instead they put the burden of publishing eral. But, being bordered by the ocean, and possibly beyond. These questions the community, it became clear that a it on the local news outlets. This differs highways, rail and overburdened intersec- and others need to be addressed. The second public meeting was necessary in policy and practice by other agencies tions, coupled with the multi-modal needs T communication process needs to be before the T moved forward with such a including the BPDA, the City of Boston, of the Waterfront, South Boston residents open and honest. significant proposal” said Rep. Collins. BCEC, MassPort and the Department of warrant a more respectful T policy toward PS: It’s not about the advertising “After meeting with the Transportation Conservation and Recreation (DCR), all public communication. money, it’s about what is right. Senator Forry Statement on Marijuana Bill hank you to the members of communities of color.” across the Commonwealth from mistak- Marijuana Conference Com- “With this new blossoming economy enly ingesting marijuana products.” mittee for producing and in Massachusetts, we want to ensure “The revenue from this industry will including“T in the final legislation many of communities disproportionately impact- help the people of Massachusetts in a my amendments calling for intentional ed by the prohibition of marijuana have multitude of ways: providing funding for inclusion of underrepresented communi- an opportunity to successfully compete substance abuse treatment and prevention ties as well as strong language regarding in the industry.” programs, restorative justice, jail diver- packaging and labeling of marijuana and “As a member of the Senate’s Special sion, workforce development and start-up marijuana infused products.” Committee on Marijuana, who travelled capital and mentoring services for small “I also want to thank the Massachusetts to Colorado and learned a great deal businesses. As this new industry grows in Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, Mi- about the dangers of edible marijuana, Massachusetts, I am committed to work- nority Cannabis Business Association and I was pleased by the strong standards ing towards the intentional inclusion of my colleagues for their collaboration in for packaging and labeling. In doing so, individuals and businesses from every working to fully include opportunities for the Legislature is safeguarding children corner of the Commonwealth.”

Edison Plant Proposal... done in preparation of the expansion of line, aside from the concerned men- [email protected] at Boston Planning continued from front page Conley Terminal to get roughly 1,000 tion by his fellow colleagues, SBT is and Development Agency and Lisa. be followed and that this development commercial trucks off of East First confident that he has concerns about [email protected] at Coastal Zone will have an impact on the hundreds Street to alleviate the environmental the The next public meeting of the Management. As always, feel free to of millions of dollars of public funds and noise impacts on area residents. BPDA on this project is this Monday contact your local elected officials. that he was instrumental in securing to Representative Collins stated, “It is July 24 at the Tynan Community Cen- With the brakes applied, the process dredge the Harbor and grow the Port clear that the density proposed is unfea- ter at 6PM. A second meeting regard- of vetting such a complicated develop- @ Conley Terminal. sible. If the proposal for 776 Summer ing the Coastal Zone Management ment proposal - one that will, in all Councilor Flaherty is particularly Street were approved as is, it would fly aspects of the Designated Port Area likelihood, become just an enclave concerned that “the financial commit- in the face of significant public invest- (DPA) is scheduled for the follow- for the well-to-do and not the long- ments to traffic and noise alleviation ment, negatively impact the port of ing evening July 25 at 6pm at EDIC shoreman who toil on the waterfront will be countered by the projected Boston, our transportation infrastructure, - Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park 22 - should now get the proper attention it 10,000 to 20,000 vehicle trips per day”. air quality, and further exacerbate the Drydock Avenue, 3rd Floor Confer- needs. The developer spin to date has Of significance, Massport’s $75 million gridlock on our streets.” ence Room. In the event residents had residents feeling this was a ‘done investment in the Thomas J. Butler Although SB Today was unable to wish to express opinions on this pro- deal’. They now know that it’s far from Haul Road and Buffer Zone Park was reach Congressman Lynch by dead- posal you can email Tim.Czerwien- it. There is a lot at stake. Stay Tuned! 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 20, 2017

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Paraclete Kids Hub Church hosts Serve Southie Week ast week there were nearly ‘attending church.’ We believe Pastor Charlie Dunn. Hub Church partners with multiple 75 volunteers who came to- that comes by daily helping people This year, community partners in- of these organizations throughout gether for Hub Church’s an- to enjoy, embody and extend the cluded Gavin Foundation, Perry K-8 the year as well. In addition to the nualL Serve Southie week. “Since grace & truth of Jesus together. A School, Joseph Tierney Learning community partners, many enjoyed day one, our desire as a church has central component of that mission Center, Paraclete, and Monsignor the Movie on the Beach as well as been to serve our neighborhood is to always be going with and giv- Powers Apartments. The week’s ac- free Leadership Development for and city in both body and soul by ing to our community rather than tivities included painting, cleaning, young professionals. ‘being the church’ rather than just taking from it” said Hub Church meals, and activities for all ages. More info at HubChurchSouthie.com July 20, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 7

South Boston Waterfront without South Boston Waterfront, South Station adequate resources to accommodate areas and Copley Square. them, leading to service interrup- - Bus Rapid Transit lines would supple- tions and inefficiencies.” ment existing bus service, enabling riders He continued, “Through common- to travel directly to the South Boston Wa- sense investments in transportation terfront, Downtown Boston and Copley infrastructure, we can make the com- from the City Point Bus Terminal. munity more accessible and ensure - A second step the MBTA could take that all residents are able to access to improve the situation would be for a Boston’s major economic and em- direct Silver Line route from Andrew ployment zones.” Square to the South Boston Waterfront, In 2015, the South Boston Waterfront this will address the current strain on Sustainable Transportation Plan was the system, as well as preempt the commissioned to provide recommenda- ridership increase being brought on by tions to the most pressing issues affect- new developments in that area. ing the South Boston Waterfront. The - A third remedy is to increase the MBTA has stated that they have seen current number of buses along the an 84-percent ridership increase on the number 9 and number 7 routes dur- FLYNN CALLS FOR BUS RAPID number 7 bus, and a 54-percent increase ing peak hours, allowing residents to on the number 9 bus. These two routes travel more efficiently. TRANSIT PROGRAM IN DISTRICT 2 provide service at levels greater than Of course, the need for the most d Flynn, candidate for Boston transportation system. 11,000 rides per day, many of which environmentally friendly bus models is City Council District 2 has Flynn said, “In recent years, con- have riders waiting for multiple buses also a priority to reduce noise pollution released a proposal to bring a ventional bus routes have become before being able to board, negatively and carbon emissions that are currently BusE Rapid Transit (BRT) Silver Line overburdened due to an explosion affecting their work schedules. affecting our residents. By implement- investment program to District 2. In in both the South Boston population Flynn’s proposal to bring about a Bus ing these programs, the MBTA could his campaign for City Council, Flynn and the levels of T ridership. More Rapid Transit (BRT) Silver Line invest- greatly reduce the stress on the system has talked extensively about modern- and more residents are taking the ment program in the District, would caused by the current levels of rider- izing and enhancing Boston’s public T to work in Downtown and on the link the City Point Bus Terminal to the ship and improve service delivery. 8 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 20, 2017

ping channel to Deer Island, container ships to the Conley at least 75 feet below the low- Terminal, could not proceed water line. Eversource would until the cable was removed out then remove the existing cable of concern that the line could be to Deer Island, which extends damaged or dredging vessels and from the substation through the their crews could be put at risk. Eversource And MWRA Reserved Channel and across According to a report in the the harbor. Boston Globe, The MWRA’s Finally Step Up The cable was originally in- Ria Convery said the agency is he Boston Harbor Dredg- an improperly installed under- stalled in 1990 to provide power pleased to reach an agreement ing Project for which water power line that acted as a for the construction and opera- that guarantees a reliable power local elected officials, barrier to the ambitious project tion of the Deer Island facility, source for Deer Island for the Cong.T Stephen Lynch and Rep. to dredge Boston Harbor. which is run by the MWRA. next four to five decades. Ever- Nick Collins, worked with col- That settlement requires Ever- The cable was supposed to be source spokesman Michael leagues in the Federal Govern- source to extend a new power at least 25 feet below the bot- Durand said the company is ment, the MA Legislature, as line by Dec. 31, 2019, con- tom of the two shipping chan- also happy to resolve the matter well as Gov. Charlie Baker and necting the K Street substation nels it crosses — the Reserved and allow the dredging project Massachusetts Port Authority in South Boston and the Deer Channel and the main shipping to move ahead. He said Ever- officials to secure $310 million Island waste-water treatment channel. But the construction source is still calculating the will finally get scheduled. The plant. This power line would crew encountered bedrock and total cost of the project, which US Army Corps of Engineers run underground, through Mass- in some cases laid the line just he expects will be filed with the and the MassPort have settled a port’s Conley Terminal proper- 12 feet below the harbor floor. state Department of Public Util- lawsuit with Eversource Energy ty, and then go underwater just Army Corps officials decided ities later this summer. Ever- and the Massachusetts Water north of Castle Island and head that the dredging project, which source, he said, aims to recover Resources Authority regarding across the harbor’s main ship- is aimed at attracting larger the cost from the MWRA.

ust one day prior to being named the next State Representative Jeffrey Sánchez House Ways and Means Chair, Rep. Jef- frey Sánchez joined District 2 City Coun- Endorses Mike Kelley Jcil Candidate Mike Kelley to celebrate Festival Betances 2017. They were joined by Rep. Sán- chez’s mother, Maria Sánchez, and members of the Villa Victoria community. Every summer, this celebration attracts thousands of people from all over Boston and Massachusetts, and is a staple in the South End. One of the many high- lights of the weekend celebration is the parade through the community. On Saturday, Rep. Sán- chez walked with Kelley and many of the Kel- ley campaign supporters in this year’s parade. This was the pair’s first joint public appearance since Rep. Sánchez endorsed Kelley’s campaign for District 2 City Council. “I’m supporting Mike’s candidacy for District 2 because he has the knowledge and experience to be a strong voice for each and every one of his constituents,” said Sánchez. “Having some- one with his record for advocacy on the Coun- cil will provide a much-needed boost to many of the residents in each of the District’s diverse neighborhoods,” he continued. Kelley’s progres- sive campaign for District 2 has seen a significant boost in support from elected officials and politi- cal organizations in recent weeks. “I am grateful for Rep. Sánchez’s endorse- ment, and I want to thank him for his service to the people of Boston,” said Kelley. “Speaker DeLeo made an excellent decision in naming him the next Chair of House Ways and Means. I Mike Kelley (left), joins State Rep. Jeffrey Sánchez, Rep. Sánchez’s, Maria Sánchez, look forward to the opportunity to work with him and members of the Villa Victoria community to celebrate Festival Betances 2017 throughout my campaign, and as the next City Councilor for District 2.” July 20, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 9 Recent South Boston Real Estate Sales

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Ronan Manning Helping An Exciting Reason to to Make a Difference CHILL This Summer Organizing School Supply Drive July 23rd and 26th Local Teen selected to attend snowboarding summer camp in Oregon ometimes the smallest people Thank you for your help,

SOUTH BOSTON TODAY - By Staff by SBNH staff who then submit a letter have the biggest hearts. This Ronan Manning of recommendation about the nomi- sentiment would accurately 10 years old outh Boston, July 17, 2017: nee. Some of the qualities that led to Sapply to young South Bostonian and Condon School 5th Grade Student. South Boston Neighborhood Markarian’s nomination include her Condon School 5th grade student Ronan’s Profile House’s, Natalie Markarian ambitiousness, eagerness to learn, com- Ronan Manning. Ronan is just 10 So, who exactly is this young man hasS been selected to attend High Cas- passion and willingness to help others. years old, but what he lacks in years who has so much enthusiasm when cade Summer Camp (HCSC) through When asked about her nomination and he more than makes up for in com- it comes to helping others? Well, CHILL Boston. Markarian has been selection for the spot, Markarian said, passion and caring for others. He Ronan Manning is the son of his with the Neighborhood House for “It was amazing! After participating will spend the major part of his sum- very proud parents Dan Manning and 5 years and is currently working in the Chill program for so long and mer vacation organizing a drive to Ashley Manning. He has a 7-year- the Ollie Preschool. While most of putting in all that hard work it’s nice to collect school supplies for kids who old sister named Kiera, who will be us will be fighting off this Boston see that it really paid off.” Markarian don’t have access to them. He has helping her big brother out in the ef- summer humidity, Markarian will be has been a part of the CHILL Boston drawn up a letter of introduction de- fort by selling lemonade at the drive. heading to HCSC in the cool, snowy program for several seasons and this scribing what he’ll be doing for this This coming September, he will be a altitude of Mount Hood, Oregon. On year was selected as a Peer Leader. As thoughtful effort. It is our pleasure 5th grader at the Condon School. He July 26th, she will leave for a week- a Peer Leader Markarian transitioned here at South Boston Today to print loves sports and has been a 3-year long trip of snowboard lessons, skill from student to teacher and helped the it for him and help get the word out. player with the South Boston Pop building, and general summer camp younger participants learn the snow- His letter follows here: Warner Football League and will be fun. During her stay, Markarian will boarding skills she had mastered. How- Friends and Neighbors, moving up to the ‘D’ Team this year learn the ins and outs of riding the ever, Markarian said she’s happy to be Every year too many kids go to and plays multiple positions. park features at Mount Hood. The back on the student side of things while school without the materials neces- Ronan loves helping people; es- camp also keeps professional snow- at camp, stating she’s “most exited sary to succeed. This summer I am pecially other kids. In fact, last year boarders on hand for special lessons to learn tricks and jumps because it’s organizing a supply drive to help he was a top fundraiser for the Pan and motivation. In addition to all the something new and challenging.” Out other kids in our community to have Mass Challenge Kids Ride. He loves snow activities, HCSC offers a num- of 17 youth nominated, only 6 were what they need for class this fall. to cycle and has ridden his bike ber of “off the hill” activities includ- chosen for HCSC so The Ollie is very Please help by donating new back- from Boston to Concord and plans ing skateboarding, dodge ball, foam proud of Natalie. packs, pencils, pens, erasers, note- to someday ride across the country. pits, trampolines, and white water The South Boston Neighborhood books, folders and other school sup- He loves to read. He hopes one day rafting, to name a few. House has been a partner of CHILL plies. We will be collecting supplies to go to Notre Dame, would love to Aside from travel cost, all expenses Boston for 10 years. Through the on Sunday, July 23rd from 10am to play in the National Football League are covered by CHILL and the Ollie CHILL Boston program, the Ollie 1pm at 206 L Street and again on or become a Marine Biologist. is thrilled with how this partnership has had amazing success with our July 26th from 4:30 to 7:30pm at We here at South Boston Today has blossomed into such an amazing kids learning to snowboard at Wachu- the South Boston Pop Warner field wish Ronan Manning all the best opportunity for our youth. This is the sett Mountain all while developing which is at 1880 Day Blvd. for his future plans and certainly in second time South Boston Neighbor- important physical and interpersonal If you’d like to skip the store and his upcoming effort to help kids get hood House has had one of our out- skills. This is a wonderful opportu- leave the shopping to us you can do- those supplies they need for school. standing teens selected to participate in nity for Natalie and we wish her the nate at https://www.gofundme.com/ He’s a good kid with a kind heart HCSC. Participants must be nominated best on her trip. kids-helping-kids-school-supplies. and he deserves very special praise. July 20, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 11

Vietnam Veterans Honored at Fenway Park here’s not much if any- and their family members were ‘Home Base’, which is a partner- was selected to throw out one of thing The Boston Red recognized in a ceremony prior ship program between the Mass the first pitches of the game. Sox, their coaches and to the beginning of the game. General Hospital and The Red When asked to describe the Ttheir fans have in common with This recognition ceremony was Sox Foundation. The stated goal tribute given to the veterans and agree on with the New York the largest of its kind to be held of the group is to heal the invis- on this very special day, words Yankees, THEIR coaches and anywhere in America. ible wounds of veterans and their such as beautiful, heartwarming, THEIR fans. This is not news Boston Red Sox spokesman family members through world classy, inspiring and magnifi- to anyone. The rivalry between Tom Werner made the following class clinical care, wellness pro- cent were among the terms heard these two clubs is legendary; if comment: “With such a signifi- grams, education and research. praising this unique recognition not fanatical. But you’d never cant milestone anniversary, we The pre-game ceremony featured ceremony. Some even felt it was know it watching the game they thought it important to recognize a moment of silence, the playing long overdue and there should be played at Fenway last Saturday the veterans who served during of the National Anthem and a fly more such events in the future. because they came together to the Vietnam War. The divisive na- over by four awesome F-15 fight- The thousands of fans in atten- support a cause that is near and ture of that conflict, coupled with er jets. But the tribute didn’t end dance were clearly impressed and dear to the hearts of the people on the psychological issues they there. During the third inning, it almost seemed like it was ‘ok’ both sides. They all stood shoul- grappled with upon their return, members of both the New York that Boston lost to the Yankees der to shoulder to give thanks made for an unwelcome home- Yankees and the Boston Red Sox by a score of 4-1 in a game that and to honor America’s Vietnam coming for many of these service held up placards with the names actually went into a 16th inning. Veterans. The event marked the members. While we cannot erase of the individual veterans who Well almost ok! But seeing how 50th anniversary of the Vietnam the past, this is one small way we were present at the game. And as the players from both teams were conflict and the two teams and can pay tribute to their service you’d expect, there were South united for the worthy goal of the thousands of fans in the sol- and recognize the sacrifice they Boston Vietnam Veterans being showing appreciation to Amer- out crowd wanted to show these made for their country.” Without honored this day as well. In fact, ica’s heroes made for complete vets how much their service and a doubt, the crowd agreed as the South Boston Native, Former harmony that was felt by every- their sacrifice was and still is to veterans received thunderous ap- US Marine and former execu- one in the stands as well. this day, appreciated by a grateful plause from the stands. tive director for the New England Great job and congratulations to all nation. More than 1000 veterans The event was organized by Center for Veterans Tom Lyons involved for a job well done. SBT 12 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 20, 2017

Key Management Changes at The Wine Guy Mass Bay Credit Union ocally based and focused Mass Bay Credit Union has experienced a period ofL unprecedented growth and success over the last few years, as more and more consumers are finding the benefit of doing their banking with a strong local financial institution. Mass Bay offers a great menu of low- and no-cost checking and access Maren Bradley has been pro- services as well as accessible moted to VP of Marketing and borrowing at very low inter- Member Development. Maren est rates. To keep up with this has held key management posi- success and ensure our members tions in both the Marketing and access to the best high-tech and Member Development areas high-touch banking services, since joining Mass Bay in IN THE PINK we have made a few key senior 2010, and will now lead both his is the time of year when them up with this one. management changes: efforts at the Credit Union. wine drinkers search out Ferraton Pere & Fils Tavel lighter, fruiter wines to go LesLauses Rose,2016, Rhone, Twith salads, seafood and desserts, as France, ($13.99), is relatively new well as an array of cheeses that just on the wine scene, making wine taste better in the warm weather. since just after WWII. This particu- For almost a thousand years, fami- lar wine has a nose of apricots and lies in various wine-producing re- pears, but with a dry finish of herbs. gions in Europe, especially France, It’s one to try with any red sauce have been producing, ’vins rose”, dish in the summer heat; Penne Rosa made from red grapes whose juice is or a Bolognaise would really bring left in contact with the skin for only out the best in this one. Terry Dorilas has been named Tony Frattini has been pro- a short time after crushing. These Broadening out a bit to Provence, Senior VP and Chief Operating moted to VP of Lending and wines are meant to be drunk when there’s a great value Rose. Notori- Officer, overseeing the Op- will oversee Consumer and they’re young, ao that the crisp and ous Pink, 2016, South of France, erations, Accounting, Human Real Estate Lending. Tony has in many cases, drier aspects are eas- ($11.99), 100% Grenache, gorgeous Resources, Branch Administra- worked at Mass Bay for five ily enjoyed. frosty pale pink tone with a nose of tion, Collections, Servicing, and years in the Lending Depart- The heart of Rose wine production neroli and cherry blossoms, with Lending departments at Mass ment in a management capacity. is located in France’s Tavel “appel- unfurling layers of peach, lavender, Bay. Terry was previously the lation”, or district. It’s located in the pears, honey, tangerines, melons, Chief Financial Officer, and has southern Rhone valley, unique in its raspberries, thyme, fennel pol- been with Mass Bay for four specialization in dry rosé wines. The len. Less than “bone” dry, but not years. Prior to joining Mass vineyards that produce the appel- sugary. Gentle minerality, lengthy Bay, Terry was Chief Financial lation’s wines are located around finish with a surprise note of apples. Officer at Grafton Suburban the town of Tavel, just southwest of This is something I’d buy a case of Credit Union (now Homefield Orange and north west of Avignon. and have on hand any time guests Credit Union). The wines are made predomi- showed up. nantly from the Grenache, Syrah and The Guigal family’s Tavel Vine- Clairette varieties and are intended yards produce some of the region’s Kelley Lauterhahn is now to be drunk chilled, as a more best Rose wines and have been doing our VP of Risk Management. complex alternative to white wines it for centuries. Their offering this Kelley has been with Mass Bay during the hot summer months. season, 2016 E.Guigal Rose, Tavel, for six years, specializing in Lavau Tavel Rose, 2016, Cotes Rhone ($18.49), is what you’d ex- the compliance area. du Rhone, ($14.99), is one of the pect from them-quality, complexity Jim Bell, formerly of oldest and most consistent rose and value. This wine is blended to be Bridgewater Credit Union, has wines from this region. Dry, with structured, but still refreshing, with joined Mass Bay as AVP of hints of melon and berry on the nose notes of strawberries, and lemongrass Jim Noonan has left City of Electronic Banking. In this and a crisp, slightly mineral finish, and a smooth, acidic finish. This one Boston Credit Union and joins newly created position, Jim this one is great for salads, cheese will give any shellfish, served hot or Mass Bay as VP, Comptroller to will oversee the various elec- plates and grilled salmon. If you’re cold, a real boost. oversee the Accounting Depart- tronic products and services in the mood for some Thai or Szech- Next week, we’re going further ment at Mass Bay. Mass Bay offers. uan, especially spicy dishes, pair south to the Iberian Peninsula. July 20, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 13

Southie’s Tom Lyons Among South Boston Vietnam Veterans Honored By Red Sox Threw out a first pitch at Saturday’s game against the Yankees om Lyons was among a number of South ated the South Boston Vietnam Veterans Memo- from South Boston who did not return home Boston Vietnam veterans honored Sat- rial and the founder and president of the Boston from Vietnam.’’ urday by the Boston Red Sox and was Semper Fidelis Society, which every November Lyons a former executive director of the New oneT of five veterans selected to threw a ceremo- hosts the nation’s largest annual Marine Corps England Center for Veterans and was chairman nial first pitch. In recognition of the 50th an- Birthday luncheon from which proceeds ben- of the committees for the Congressional Medal niversary of the Vietnam War, more than 1,000 efit veterans and their families through various of Honor Society’s annual conventions in Bos- veterans and family members were recognized programs and scholarships. Lyons was invited to ton in 2001, 2006 and 2015. He is currently the prior to the game. The ceremony was organized represent the veterans during a third inning visit Director of Communications and Government by Home Base, which is a partnership program to the NESN broadcast booth with Dave O’Brien Affairs at MassHousing. In 2010, Lyons was between the Red Sox Foundation and the Mas- and Dennis Eckersley. honored by former Marine Corps Commandant sachusetts General Hospital, with the goal of “It was an incredible event that the Red Gen. James Conway for his 30 years of work “healing the invisible wounds for post-9/11 Sox put on with Home Base and Massachu- on behalf of the Marine Corps and veterans of veterans, service members and their families setts General Hospital to honor the Vietnam the Armed Forces. through world-class clinical care, wellness, edu- veterans,’’ said Lyons. “There were a num- In 2011, Lyons was honored by Marine Corps cation and research.” ber of Southie veterans there and I know Commandant Gen. James Amos with a Marine for Lyons is a Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam. He they appreciated having their service recog- Life Award for his work on behalf of the Marine is a founding member of the committee that cre- nized and we were also there for the 25 men Corps and its veterans.

Boston College High School is a Jesuit, Catholic, South Boston’s college-preparatory school for young Eric Lopes Wins men in grades 7 to 12. Founded in 1863, the school BC High Award enrolls approxi- ric Lopes of South Boston, a 2017 gradu- mately 1,600 stu- ate of Boston College High School, who dents from more graduated with Academic Honors, won than 140 commu- aE Scholar Athlete Award for Baseball at a Se- nities in eastern Massachusetts.For nior Assembly, a time set aside by the school to more http://www. celebrate and reward its seniors. He plans on the bchigh.edu College of the Holy Cross in the fall. 14 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 20, 2017

“The Southie Pact” by Kevin Devlin A Review by Brian P. Wallace t’s funny. Kevin Devlin, who wrote “The ing, close knit community, is burying their Southie Pact,” and I have been friends children at a prodigious rate. Friends turn on for a long time. We went to High School friends, as they escalate from percs to OC’s together.I We played basketball at Southie to heroin. What allows one former user to High together. We went to Boston State break free from the poison, while his, or her, together. We both wrote columns for South best friend is being waked at O’Briens? That Boston newspapers. Now, we have both writ- is the overriding question, and only someone ten books. I finished Kevin’s book last week, like Kevin could even ask the question in a and it was enlightening, alarming, at times too caring manner, which walks the line be- real, but it had to be written, and it had to be tween so many issues. Unlike all the Southie written by someone who was there and who gangster books which glamorize their kind knew the behind the scenes stories. of life, this book does no such thing. This “The Southie Pact” is about a group of book hits home. It is well written and sus- close friends, complete with Southie nick- penseful all in one. There is a nice twist at names, who grew up playing hockey at the the end, which I didn’t see coming. Murphy Rink, getting their coffees at the Kevin’s characters are people we all Java House and their meals at a small Italian know. His use of Southie landmarks like restaurant on L Street. They work out together the Sugarbowl, the Heights, the churches, at the L and play Little League together at M Street Park, and much more give the Moakley Park. Life changes, however, after book a realistic feel, especially if you are one of the friend’s overdoses. They all make from Southie. He also accurately describes a pact that none of them will follow him to the changing face of South Boston, due to the grave. They also find out that talk is cheap overdevelopment and gentrification, which and one by one the scourge that has infected creates friction in the town. It is on point an entire community and killed their friend and totally up to date. I congratulate my also breaks their pact. It is hard hitting, but it friend on a solid book that had to be written all happened. The OD’s, the cluster suicides, and is written by a person who cares, and the broken dreams, the broken families, the has seen many of the kids he wrote about shattered community that had no idea what to lost to the street. do or who to turn to for help. It is available on Amazon and is a must It seems that, overnight, a once thriv- read. This is a work of fiction based on fact July 20, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 15

This week, Danny talked with comedian Will Noonan about the Mayweather/ McGregor press conferences:

DANNY PICARD: One of the him out.” And I’m like, dude. I it. But that entertainment factor, eight rounds. He doesn’t do it. top stories in the sports world just think Mayweather has it. But when he’s on the mic, these press That’s a fact. So if this fight, right now is the build-up to Floyd then again, my guess is as good as conference have me thinking, which I expect it to, gets into Mayweather vs Conor McGregor. anyone’s. But I think Mayweather “WWE.” That should be the next the fifth, gets into the sixth, Have you been watching the press is the best boxer of his genera- stop for this guy. I think he would McGregor is going to be dead. conferences to this fight? tion. He’s beat some pretty amaz- be perfect there. He should be in And if he does connect with WILL NOONAN: I was reading ing guys who are way better than the next Royal Rumble. punches past the sixth round, what people were saying about the Conor McGregor at boxing. As WN: Is he a fan though? I don’t they’re probably not going press conferences. And so many great as McGregor is, and as en- know that he is. I’ve kind of heard to have much behind them. people went from “McGregor has tertaining as he is, I think without him say both things about it: I’ve And that’s when Mayweather, no chance” to like “I think Mc- his kicks and holds, without his heard him knock it, and I’ve heard who knows, McGregor could Gregor might win” because of a jiu-jitsu holds, he’s screwed. him praise it. be so tired in the eighth or press conference. I’m like, you DP: When I see these press con- DP: Is he a fan of WWE? When ninth round, that maybe May- realize that trash talking does not ferences, obviously McGregor Vince McMahon backs up the weather could knock him out. make you a better fighter. You is doing his thing. Then May- Brinks truck for Conor McGregor, And I know Mayweather isn’t know, a lot of comedians tend to weather had the Irish flag over he’s going to be a fan. a knockout artist. He takes be into boxing for some reason. I his shoulders, and McGregor WN: Yeah, but he can do action guys the distance and he wins don’t know why. Maybe because took Mayweather’s backpack movies too. He’s got a bright fu- in decisions. Some people are it’s a solo sport and you get your and opened it up and took out a ture ahead of him, especially if he trying to tell me that, “All you ass kicked. But a lot of guys talk little money inside. They’re both wins this fight. need is one, and McGregor about MMA and boxing a lot in showmen. I’m watching them, DP: He’s not winning though. could catch him with one.” the green rooms of comedy. I’ve and I’m thinking, “WWE.” May- Outside of all the talking and And I’m looking at it thinking noticed a slight racial thing. Most weather has already fought at the entertaining press confer- that I have a feeling McGregor people think Mayweather has it. WrestleMania. McGregor, when ences, when this thing gets to is going to be exhausted when But the black comedians are like, he’s on the mic -- and he’s great the ring in August, I believe this thing gets past the fifth “I can’t even listen to an idea on the mic -- I seem to think that that Conor McGregor does round, to the point where, about how McGregor could win, McGregor can be an asshole on not stand a chance. The only Mayweather, even at 40 years because it’s so ridiculous.” And the mic, sometimes to the point way McGregor can win this old, is used to going the dis- then you’ll get a couple random where I just want him to shut fight, is if he connects with tance, he might actually be Irish-Catholic comedians who are up. Sometimes he just takes it a clean blow in the first two able to knock out McGregor. like, “I think McGregor’s got it. I too far. It’s over the top and it rounds. If he doesn’t do that, Listen to “The Danny Picard Show” think he’s got it. He’s just got to pisses me off. But there’s no you can try to talk about what at dannypicard.com and on the Pod- get one in. He’s just got to get that denying that there’s an entertain- shape he’s in, whatever. This castOne network. Also available on one clean punch in and he’ll knock ment factor that goes along with guy does not fight six, seven, iTunes and Google Play.

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