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Intense Opposition To This Week’s Condos At Gate Poll On of Heaven School Page 2 On Display BRA Comment Period Ends This Friday South Boston Today SOUTH BOSTON TODAY SBT Staff Report everal hundred residents filled the Tynan Community School S on Wednesday evening, April 2nd and expressed their opposition to the high-priced luxury condominium project at the site of @SBostonToday the vacant Gate of Heaven School. Elected officials including State Representative Nick Collins, Boston City Councilor Go to our South Boston Today Michael Flaherty and Clerk of page to vote on our weekly poll. Court Michael Donovan were Make sure you like & share CONTINUED ON page 11 Sunday Brunch is More Convenient & Fun with FREE Ride Service To Some Of Your Favorite Restaurants!

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SOUTH BOSTON TODAY EDITORIAL Staff Report o the people or their opinion Dmatter? It’s a question being asked after last Wednesday’s meeting at the Tynan School. The subject was the future of Gate of Heaven School and the overwhelming community desire was obviously for a charter school. An attempt, usually by those in a developers employ, to justify a need for yet another massive influx of condos and the resulting parking nightmare fell on deaf ears. The obvious need for a quality school to meet the demand of a burgeoning school age population is glaring. Just as obvious is the over- saturation of condos being built with dispensation or “variances” from allowed zoning law. The people have spoken. Is the city or archdiocese listening?

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e are not alone. If you are put a bag of trash in one of her barrels people who felt the need to show They had high praise for the police, a fan of wildlife, you do only to be startled by an adorable their support to the Fire Fighting as well, who made moving through W not have to travel to far little raccoon cub rummaging around Family here in Boston. In the email, the city very easy and because they off locations or hire a guide or take inside looking for some discarded these NH Fire Fighters expressed to were in their uniforms; they were not that trip to the woods. Because as of goodies. Later that evening she me how impressed they were with even charged fares to ride the ‘T’. The late it seems we don’t even have to reported that there is a whole family the coordination and the planning put message they wanted conveyed in venture outside the city limits any of these masked bandits living behind together in just a few short days, of their email was “Well done Boston”. longer. Grab a camera or just use her shed. Then of course there is the wake, the funeral, the procession And finally for this week, Iran has your smart phone lens and take a the increasing number of the not so and the entire ceremony. They were selected Hamid Aboutalebi as its tour of South Boston and you might adorable possums or opossums that also very appreciative of the excellent Ambassador to the UN. The plan is be surprised at the variety of what roam around at night that keep the way they, as visiting Fire Fighters, that he will move to New York, take non city type creatures are being skunks company. We’ve already had were treated by the City of Boston. up residence here in America and do spotted everywhere. We’re way a few coyote sightings and reports They were received warmly and Iran’s bidding at that most corrupt beyond just the squirrels, pigeons of a fox near Andrew Square have thanked for taking the time to come. CONTINUED ON page 4 and seagulls of old. folks asking what the heck is going After last week’s downpour on. Some residents are not too rainstorm, there had to be a flock comfortable with all these critters Spring Holidays at Foodie’s Market of Canadian Geese several hundred creeping around but for the most part, strong swimming in the pond size people seem to prefer the influx of the puddles at Moakley Park. A walk new wildlife over the invasion of all by N Street Beach last Tuesday had the developers that continue to come many locals surprised to see 2 huge out of the woodwork messing up this swans sitting just offshore staying town worse than any scavenging wild wet and getting some sun. But what animals. A word of caution: keep an really had people talking last week eye out for your small pets when you were the giant wild turkeys that were let them outside. popping in up in area back yards. And A late follow-up to the tragic rounding off the winged contingent death of two of Boston’s finest Fire are the numerous hawks that cruise Fighters: I received an email from above searching for dinner. What’s Steve Robbins, a friend from northern that? You haven’t seen the hawks? New Hampshire; also a Fire Fighter. Well, if you think of it sometime, Eight of their guys; members of a glance upward and the odds are squad of Fire Fighters who protect the you’ll see these magnificent predators area of the small towns of Woodsville Taste the Difference in our Quality Meats gliding effortlessly high above. If and Haverhill New Hampshire and Lamb or Ham, Beef, Poultry and Seafood - Orlando you were wondering why there are beyond when necessary, made the and our Meat Dept. will make your Easter or Passover far less pigeons and sparrows in the trip to Boston last week to pay their Celebration Delicious. Special order today! area, this influx of hawks may have respects to Boston’s fallen heroes, something to do with it. Can we train Lt. Edward Walsh and Fire Fighter these hawks to chase off some of the Michael Kennedy. Though all seagulls that hang around the picnic volunteers, as are most of the Fire tables at Castle Island and lately have Fighters in that part of rural New been dive bombing people to get their Hampshire, every one of them has foodiesmarkets.com Citizen Dis ior cou French fries and sandwiches? the same dedication and sense of duty en nt Call 617-268-4110 230 West Broadway, Corner of C Street S 10% My neighbor got a bit of a scare as do Boston’s fine public servants for a free trip! 617-269-4700 Every Tuesday over the weekend when she went to and first responders. These are good 4 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com April 10, 2014

Letter to the editor A Message from the Gate of Residents should come before profits proposal to sell the Gate that supports the growing family Heaven Civic Association and of Heaven School building population that is such a welcomed Friends of Gate of Heaven A property to high end sight as I walk up and down condominium developers would Broadway and along the beach. Last week a BRA sponsored community meeting was held at the be reckless to the South Boston In reality, the net effect of luxury Tynan School on the future of the Gate of Heaven School Building. community and especially those, like housing is the profiteering of private The meeting room was filled with hundreds of South Boston me, who live in and around Gate of real estate developers at the expense residents, parishioners and direct abutters to the property who are Heaven Parish. The school building of our community. in public opposition to the project. Twenty or so people took the symbolizes stability in a town that is As both a resident and elected floor to speak out against the proposal. Not one person publicly under siege by developers wanting leader, I have an important supported the project. to take advantage of this wonderful responsibility to my community Along with nearly 1000 signatures in opposition, the following neighborhood. to secure those services that are elected officials are publicly opposing the high- end condo proposal Just last week, at a public meeting so vital to our quality of life. and support maintaining the use of the building as a school: at the Tynan School, I witnessed Schools, libraries, places of City Councilor Bill Linehan worship, parks and historic sites a room packed with hundreds of City Councilor Michael Flaherty parishioners and South Boston are fundamental to the long term State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry residents in unanimous opposition to security of our neighborhood. State Representative Nick Collins a high priced luxury condo proposal. Maintaining the Gate of Heaven Clerk of Court Michael Donovan Additionally nearly 1,000 South School Building as a place of This luxury condo proposal is reckless! We need your help in order Boston residents have signed a learning adds more value to our petition in opposition to building property and our neighborhood to keep the Gate of Heaven School building and use it for a school. luxury condos. than any high priced condominium We don’t need any more of our neighbors priced out of town! I am aware that more than one development ever could. It is time Please reach out to our elected officials and let them know you charter school is interested in to take a stand and say ENOUGH oppose this luxury condo development! The area is TOO DENSE locating its education facility at the is ENOUGH. If this luxury condo and we can’t take any more development in the area! ENOUGH is Gate of Heaven School building, project gets approved – then it ENOUGH! which is zoned for that purpose. is because profits trumped the Important Note: The comment period ends this Friday April 11. If Luxury housing is not a needed residents of our community. And you wish to comment, you may do so very easily by going to this commodity. The area is already too that is not something any of us website and comment online: dense with not enough parking as should tolerate. http://www.bostonredevelopmentauthority.org/projects/ it stands now. This high-end luxury Michael Joseph Donovan development-projects/gate-of-heaven-school-residential- condo proposal will bring area Suffolk County Clerk of Court – development density beyond a breaking point. Civil Business What is needed is an institution South Boston Resident Please call and email the following elected CONTINUED FROM page 3 of other liberal Democrats seem to officials with your concerns: and inept of all organizations. The be willing to allow this to happen; background on this guy is that he stating that the law says the US must Mayor Marty Walsh 617.635.3151 [email protected] was one of the radicals and terrorists allow entry to whomever a foreign Liaison Eric Prentis: 617.635.3485 [email protected] who took 52 Americans hostage at country wants to send to the UN. our Iranian Embassy years ago and It’s funny how Obama, Kerry, Eric City Councilors: held them prisoner for 444 days. Holder and that entire crew have no Obama, John Kerry and a bunch CONTINUED ON page 6 Michael Flaherty: 617.635.4205 [email protected] Bill Linehan: 617.635.3203 [email protected] Appointments Available with Frank Baker: 617.635.3455 [email protected] Need an Steve Murphy: 617.635.4376 Stephen.Murphy@ Dr. Rae R. Huang O.D. cityofboston.gov

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State: 394 W. Broadway, So. Boston, MA 02127 Senator Linda Dorcena Forry 617-722-1150 [email protected] 617.268.9999 twoopticians.com Representative Nick Collins 617-722-2080 If you need a ride we’ll send Southie Shuttle to pick you up. [email protected] April 10, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5 ReadingBetween TheLines “Unanswered Questions” SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Brian R. Mahoney Note: talk back to Brian by email at [email protected]

“hearing” is being held at the Haul Road, Reserve Channel and First is cited as the worst. We can be thankful to confront frustration, lack of State House today to discuss Street and Summer Street. Four to six because, without them, Massachusetts opportunity and the easy availability A an almost $2 billion expansion hotels would be spread through this zone would be the worst. of heroin, it’s time for our leaders of the Convention Center or B.C.E.C. and the community would negotiate a There’s a hearing, but is anybody to stand up and scream. No more The word “hearing” implies that community benefits package. After listening? Where is the teen center? expansion or development, until people are actually listening and agreeing and thanking the community, Where are economic benefits for the we actually set aside funding to making decisions based on facts and the BCEC promptly disregarded that residents? Double dipping retirees deal with this and other important information that they indeed hear, but agreement and has confined high end with connections and no children don’t neighborhood challenges. Children one has to wonder if the decisions development abutting the BCEC only, need these jobs. Young people starting and families, not hotels or expansion are made before any hearing takes and is relegating E Street to the Reserve out do. All these billions being spent are the future. Development must place. Sort of a “done deal” feeling - a Channel as an industrial area. and made and where is the benefit to support that long term future and feeling based on past experience. To The community negotiators rejected the community? not gratify and benefit the “get rich the general public, chapter 152, the a benefits package that contained After attending the wake of a quick” schemers. legislation allowing the funding and $630,000 and fifteen 3-year summer Marine Sgt, who came back only Take care till next week. building of the BCEC, was passed in internships. The community panel November of 1997. For South Boston, feels this woefully inadequate for the groundwork and pattern began two multimillion dollar hotels that back in April of that year. will change quality of life forever and That’s when Saint Menino sent a furthermore, absolutely rejects the MOVIE CASTING CALL few of his disciples to community industrialization of any part of the meetings to announce his plans agreed to “development zone”. C.P. CASTING IS HOLDING A CASTING CALL for a South Boston teen center to Despite the lack of a required FOR THE FEATURE FILM combat the suicide and drug crisis community benefits agreement ground destroying South Boston’s youth. has been broken for the hotels. He got the $600,000 to build it Over two years ago, the BCEC but the money disappeared and the proposed expansion was rejected out of center was never built. The theme hand by the community, if it included WHEN: Saturday, April 12 AND Sunday, April 13, 2014 of making promises to build, then the relocation of the State’s repair 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM breaking them after construction is garage from D Street to B and First YOU MAY SHOW UP ANYTIME BETWEEN 1PM AND 6PM, ON EITHER DAY allowed, is a constant refrain. Street. At the time, we were told that The actual language of Ch. 152 proposal was “off the table”. Now the WHERE: Boston Teacher’s Union / Carson Place cites the South Boston community as latest report is that the businesses from Dorchester, MA 02125 [NEAR THE BAYSIDE EXPO] specifically impacted and trumpets B to D on First Street have received 180 Mount Vernon Street the economic benefits to the residents. letters of eminent domain seizure for Entrance is off William Day Blvd. Seventeen years later over 85 % of just that purpose. www.carsonplace.net FOR DETAILED DIRECTIONS those residents are gone. The majority So, after nearly seventeen years, WHAT: Background extras and speaking roles needed for a feature film forced out. No doubt it has been an the final result will be gleaming high that will shoot in Boston May 19 thru August 1 economic benefit for developers. end development in and around the We are looking for men, women, and children of all ethnicities and types A prohibition on hotels/motels south BCEC. An industrial “Berlin Wall” ITALIAN WISE GUYS, IRISH TOUGH GUYS, POLITICIANS, of Summer Street was the law. Until will separate us from them, complete SOUTHIE ON ST. PAT’S DAY, PEOPLE W/ CARS FROM THE 70’S/80’S the BCEC, once again, requested the with a trailer truck route up E Street to represent people in Boston in the 1970’s and 80’s South Boston community to void the heading to and from the popular and law in order to create contiguous hotel growing Westside. STORYLINE: "Black Mass" tells the story of James "Whitey" Bulger, an Irish street space to enhance the BCEC amenities With all of this wonderful promotion punk who rose to power in organized crime by using his FBI informant status to and attract more conventions. of economic nirvana, a T.V. report bring down the Italian mafia in New England The community agreed to support a states that the heroin problem in New MORE INFO. @ www.CPCasting.com “development zone” boarded by the England has reached a crisis. 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the tragic tide of violence against women,” that parties across the jurisdictions have Council President Rep. Collins SpeakerDeLeo said. “This legislation access to an offender’s complete history. represents some of the strongest, most The bill abolishes the antiquated practice Linehan Works pushes for comprehensive domestic violence of allowing accord and satisfaction in to Fund Recovery legislation in at least a generation. I thank domestic violence cases and establishes passage of the Attorney General for her collaboration the following crimes: Programs Domestic on this bill and offer my sincere gratitude •Domestic assault or domestic assault and ity Council President Bill Linehan to the advocates and individuals who so battery near a court house; and recently introduced a Home Rule Violence Bill courageously shared their experiences.” •Domestic assault or domestic assault CPetition that would implement epresentative Nick Collins Since last summer, when a crime wave and battery with the intent to intimidate or a 6.25% tax on “off premise” alcohol joined House Speaker Robert hit South Boston, particularly violence prevent access to courts. purchases within the city of Boston. A RA. DeLeo and his House against women in his district, Rep. Collins The bill also includes the following hearing was held on April 7th in the colleagues in voting for a comprehensive urged House leadership to strengthen anti- provisions: Boston City Council’s Iannella Chamber domestic violence bill which creates violence laws. •Delays the issuance of bail for offenders regarding this proposal. If passed, this new criminal offenses and elevated “This bill empowers law enforcement to provide the victim with time for safety proposal would raise approximately $9 to penalties, boosts prevention efforts and to break the cycle of violence against planning and authorizes the revocation $15 million to support addiction prevention seeks to empower victims. women by repeat abusers,” said Rep. bail in certain cases; and recovery programs in Boston. The legislation establishes a first offense Collins. “We have an obligation to protect •Establishes employment leave for In 2010 a referendum known as domestic assault and battery charge our families from domestic violence and victims of abuse; Question 1 suspended the statewide 6.25% thatwill allow officials to immediately to provide victims of violence with the •Increases victim confidentiality by tax on “off premise” alcohol, passing by a contextualize charges as domestic in nature support they need. This bill gets us one prohibiting information regarding 52% to 48% margin, however within the and take appropriate punitive action. It step closer to fulfilling that commitment.” domestic violence complaints from being city of Boston voters overwhelmingly also creates a separate and specific charge The bill gives law enforcement included in daily police logs which are opposed eliminating the tax, by nearly a 2 of strangulation and suffocation, actions officials, attorneys, judges and medical public record; to 1 margin. Question 1’s passage resulted that statistically indicate an abuser is more professionals updated resources to help •Broadens court authorization to issue in the loss of approximately $93 million likely to commit domestic violence related balance prevention and punishment. limited custody and support orders; and in yearly revenue for state prevention and homicide in the future. The legislation streamlines and •Makes it easier for women to obtain recovery programs. This loss of funding “We, as public officials and as a society, standardizes records to ensure that officials pepper by removing the requirement of has come at a time when the need for must do everything in our power to stem have the most accurate information and obtaining an FID card. treatment services remains high. Recently Governor Patrick declared a CONTINUED FROM page 4 public health emergency regarding opiate Let Our Family Help Your Family problem disregarding this country’s addiction in Massachusetts, committing immigration laws and ignoring our additional resources to the problem and Constitution whenever they don’t like banning the new powerful painkiller THE CASPER what’s written, but to tell a terrorist Zohydro in the commonwealth until Funeral & Cremations Services who took Americans hostage to keep measures are taken to prevent abuse. Established in 1930 out of our country? Oh no, America Opiate overdoses in Massachusetts have can’t do that. It might offend the risen 90%over the last decade. The Serving Families with Dignity and Respect Muslim extremists who rule Iran. majority of people who seek detox services through the toughest of times for Luckily, we have fearless identify alcohol as the first substance they over 80 years Conservative Senators like Ted Cruz abused, most at a young age. of Texas who stand up and say ‘NO!’, “We need to find a way to close gaps Home of Personal Service he can’t come to America. Cruz is in recovery services. I’ve heard from Pre-Planning Specialists working on passing a law right now families who have struggled to get their to block this guy. Can you imagine loved ones the treatment they need any other President willing to let this Casper’s specializes in because of a lack of detox beds. I’ve heard Iranian terrorist come here? Reagan? from treatment providers that are unable Massachusetts Cremation Services & Either President Bush? And even to provide post detox care because of lost Veteran Services Clinton would draw the line. Of funding. We’re talking about an extra course, Jimmy Carter said he has no dollar on a twelve pack of beer. Given the Please visit our website for problem with it but he’s in a tight race extraordinary need for recovery services information you may find with Obama for the title of America’s in our communities, I believe this makes helpful during a time of need worst president and apparently sense.” – Council President Bill Linehan doesn’t want to settle for second place. At the hearing alcohol retailers felt www.casperfuneralhome.com What we need is a real American they were being targeted unfairly to president once again; an adult, who resolve this serious problem. They The Casper Funeral Home as soon as Hamid Aboutalebi sets felt the burden needs to be shared with 187 Dorchester Street David Casper foot on American soil, would have others in the economy. 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Stepping Up and Stepping Out: Your Guide to the Southie Scene and the “Southie Senses” South Boston Today begins a regular series about life in South Boston and all that it has to offer. Southie is a vibrant and growing community and By: Laela there are so many ways for residents to become connected and involved. Here are some of the best ways to see, hear, taste, touch and smell all that is Southie. From City Point to Fort Point to the South Boston Waterfront, there are so many opportunities to put your senses to good use!

Stepping Up: Child’s Play They say that youth is wasted on the others in most things they do. Head House, or the Ollie to most of us, chips and snacks. Let’s give them a young. Sure, I have reached an age to one of these events and show holds their 27th Annual Benefit this full house. where I know and recognize past these kiddos that you know they are weekend. Live auctions, drinks, fundraise.com/big-brothers-big- mistakes and misgivings and have doing an awesome job and support dancing and other delights will sisters-of-massachusetts-bay- a better understanding of who and their future. abound. The Ollie has served people inc/2nd-annual-casino-night what I am (not by much though) and Thursday April 10, 6-9pm of all ages in our community; bbbsmb.org/site/ if given the chance, a la 17 Again, The Furniture Trust Fourth programs for toddlers, dance classes c.9gKMJZMxF7LUG/b.8514559/ I would bring jean tuxedos, Crystal Annual Eco-Carpentry Challenge for the young at heart, groups for the k.703F/Young_Professionals_ Pepsi and shell toes back with a Young carpentry students have elderly. But a huge focus is on our Group.htm vengeance. But even if I stumbled repurposed old, unused office youth and occupying their free time Saturday April 12, 7-11pm upon a magic lamp and was furniture into works of useable art to keep them off the streets through The South Boston Youth propositioned for 3 wishes, because and will be on display at District focus on fun and education; I used Ambassadors are spreading their you know nothing is for free, I Hall. These young men and women to love the ski trips, open gym and wings and flying outside the Southie don’t think I would go back. Young have used innovative skill and dances. The SBNH keeps expanding lines to spend their spring break adults get a lot of flack these days imaginative thought and brought but need our help to keep our helping the Hurricane Sandy relief that they are not doing enough for new life to the pieces that will go neighborhood and youth strong and efforts on Long Island. The SBYA themselves, their communities and to a good home where it is needed. steadfast on a path to betterment. do so much in this community to families. Too wrapped up in acting Most recently, Boston Green ollieauction.eventbrite. make it brighter and better and those amiss, eating sugar until their teeth Academy was a recipient of some com/?aff=efbevent in NY are lucky to have them lend fall out and becoming all thumbs as of the gear. Build a better future, Friday April 11, 8pm-12am a helping hand. To help pay for the a result of video games (that most together. Casino Night trip, the SYBA are hosting an event adults create). Ummm, if you could, thefurnituretrust.org The Young Professionals Group of at SB Bowl-a-rama and tickets are wouldn’t you being doing the same? eventbrite.com/e/the-furniture- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mass available at the Java House; $20 That being said, there are so many trust-fourth-annual-eco-carpentry- Bay is holding a 2nd Annual Casino donation gets you bowling and there young adults in our neighborhood challenge-tickets-11070567365 Night and invite all to celebrate with is a cash bar and raffles too. Let’s that challenge those assumptions Friday April 11, 6-10pm them. The event is being held at get the ball rollin’ for these kids. and “surprise” their accusers by The House Is Where the Heart Is the AFH Epicenter and the price of sbanp.org/wp-content/ continually serving themselves and The South Boston Neighborhood admission includes open bar, casino uploads/2014/04/Bowling-Party.jpg Stepping Out: Think This is All Just a Game?

One year for Christmas, my mom and the characters (I am a natural born down of the what/where/when sick sessions at the convention. dad gave their darling, dear offspring dancer) that I was happy it was gone. happenings, color-coded by theme- The Boston Convention & a Nintendo system. This was strange My brothers and sisters enjoyed named locations. If you are all in for Exhibition Center may be on the because Mom and Dad never gave us it to a certain extent, but it never this occasion, there are a few other outskirts of the Innovation District gifts- they were strictly from Santa. morphed into Xbox, Super Nintendo options for fun too. Laugh Boston is but helps maintain a Boston that What wasn’t was Mom’s threat that or PlayStation addictions. So many taking part in PAX East and opening is in tune and on the forefront of if we fought over the machine, it of my generation, however, went the its door for a gamers’ takeover. contemporary advancements in would be taken away and disposed at opposite way and still play, alone They are also, true to their comedic, society through hosting events such an unknown location where no one and in groups, today. Some were Boston roots, presenting the Dirty as PAX East. The technology behind would be able to crawl, climb or use even talented enough to take it to a Donkey Kong Show, at midnight gaming: the programs, equipment any other investigative tactics to find professional level playing or creating Friday and Saturday, as a relaxing and the people, are all growing at a it. We smiled with shining, hopeful the games themselves. and lighthearted way to end a long fast and intense pace and Boston is eyes and pinky-promises that this This weekend at the BCEC, PAX and physical day. All are encouraged doing a fine job at keeping that pace, would not go on. Less than a week, East hits Boston. It’s a 3-Day to wear costumes and prizes will as evident in all aspects of South many threats and black eyes (given gamers dream; free play, new be awarded for the best ensemble. Boston partaking in the festivities. to each other) later, the game was product samples, revealing of new Harpoon Brewery is the first stop This is no novelty, but here to stay. GONE. I tried to play Mario Bros but games. The days are jam-packed on a PAX East Bar Crawl that is east.paxsite.com was so chastised about not keeping with events and activities for little already sold out and a drink-up, laughboston.com/events/ my hands steady on the controller and big kids alike. Too many things meet-up party on 04/11, 7-10 pm, ign.com/articles/2014/03/26/party- and moving my arms in sync with too list, the website gives a break hosted by IGN, who is hosting some with-ign-at-pax-east-2014 April 10, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 9

Southie Senses:Things to touch, see, taste, smell and hear in Southie

Touch: Pass It Over Unbeknownst to many, there is a significant Jewish population in Latin, Central and South America. RHOBH husband, Mauricio, is a Mexican Jew and his wife converted for him; not gonna lie, I probably would have too. To celebrate Passover, Rosa Mexicano is offering a prix fixe menu April 14-22, from first course, to dessert to a tequila drink. Chag Sameach (KHAHG sah-MEHY-ahkh): joyus festival. rosamexicano.com/file/16097/Passover%20Sample.pdf

See: Caught My Eye I can’t seem to stop droning on & on & on about how spring has sprung up on me and I am totally unprepared. I’m sure you are all hoping I can’t stand myself either and have taken it to the streets and the gym and cut the crap already. My first stop- Habit, Thursday 04/10, 6-8pm, to check out the Stella&Dot trunk show, where drinks will be served and a 20% discount on Habit clothing is offered. I will be squeezing in cardio by trolling Broadway’s best boutiques and working on my forearms and biceps through swiping and sipping! habitshop.com

Taste: Savor the Flavor Winos and Foodies: rejoice and unite. There are some opportunities to fill your glass and your belly this week. Legal Harborside is hosting an Emiliana Wine Dinner 04/17, 6:30-9:30pm, 4 courses with pairings and hors oeuvres. TR Street Food is at it again and with a Chef’s Studio dinner with Chef Jade Taylor (Sous, Bondir) and offers a dinner worth sitting down for, Monday 04/14, 7-10pm. And WeWork is even getting in on the action; “Budget vs. Benjamins: How to Speak and Buy Wine” is a hands on tutorial that will learn you the lingo and help differentiate the good, the bad and the ugly grapes. Chin-chin. Legal Harborside Event: legalseafoods.com/index.cfm/cdid/45598/pid/43564 TR Street Food Event: eventbrite.com/e/chefs-studio-dinner-with-jade-taylor-bondir-tickets-11009079453 WeWork Event: bostontweetup.com/calendar-2/budget-benjamins-speak-buy-wine/?

Smell: Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner Who doesn’t love the sweet smell of victory? But sick of living vicariously through the Red Sox and Bruins? Head on down to the Stadium in Southie and check out their Bocce league and Bar Pong Games during the workweek. Good way to blow off some steam and claim a W for the win. Bar pong on manic Monday nights and bocce on thirsty Thursdays is a recipe for success. stadiumbars.com • http://play.majorleaguebocce.com/sites/boston/ masspong.com

Hear: Extra, Extra The Mass Bay Credit Union is hosting a Children’s Book Drive through the end of April. The South Boston branch located at 147 W 4th street will gladly take your donations. With some much other stimuli available, reading is becoming a lost pastime and devalued skill. Give kids a chance to make the decision whether or not they want to become bookworms by giving them access. Catch my drift? massbaycu.org

Embrace All Of The Southie Senses: Embracing All of the that sweet, salty ocean around. There are many 10am-12pm, at District know about purchasing, Southie Senses: Reten- breeze. Investing in our resources that the city Hall. Please bring your financing and inquiring tion people has always been and other agencies have comments, questions about buying a condo or South Boston is grow- the hallmark of South to offer, free of charge, and concerns and work house, will be addressed ing by the minute: in Bostonians. Many, bot to help guide you together with Onein3 to at this event. Take population and popular- new and old have put through to the other side. be here to stay. onrede- advantage and have an ity. Our community has down roots on these And by the other side, I velopmentauthority.org/ advantage. nareb.org something for every- streets and are here for mean the other side of news-calendar/calen- **See the Change: one and it is evident in the duration. But too of- your street to say hi to dar/2014/04/10/onein3- There will be a viewing the variety of people ten we lose our younger, your neighbors! Check office-hours at the Midway Gallery, and faces we see on a novice neighbors to out these chances to help The National Asso- Thursday 04/11, which daily basis. Our locale other places and housing you stay put! ciation of Real Estate gives some insight into has been and still is a opportunities. Whether Onein3 Boston, a City Brokers is hosting a where South Boston was destination for young it’s confusion about of Boston agency geared FREE Home Owner- and where it is going, professionals due to the city living while rais- towards assisting the ship Expo Day at the through art. See what proximity to downtown ing a family, purchasing 1/3 of Boston’s popula- Courtyard Marriott on was and is, and where and work, the variety of a condo vs. renting or tion (20-34 year olds), Boston Street, Saturday it can go. http://mid- activities and nightlife other limited prospects, will be holding office 04/12, from 9am-4pm. waychannelgallery.com/ offered in our town and we want to keep you hours every Thursday, Everything you need to shows.html 10 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com April 10, 2014

Bobby Fisher had a great hook shot on Excerpt the basketball court, hence was known as “Hooker”. From Brian And then there were nicknames nobody could explain. Bob Flynn was Wallace’s always known as “Peaches” although nobody can explain why. There was one “A Southie family who lived in Old Harbor who had Memoir” four brothers. Each one of the brothers SOUTH BOSTON TODAY had a nickname. Their real names were By Brian Wallace Thomas, Francis, Richard and William, irst of all let me thank the people but they were known as Jabber, Dukie, who have already bought “A Duba and Sleepy. All the nicknames FSouthie Memoir” on Amazon. I I mentioned were from Old Harbor, have been getting a lot of e-mails about but you knew you made it in Southie a particular chapter that has to do with when you only needed one name to be “Southie Nicknames”, their origin and identified. Some of these legends were the reasons behind many. So, I thought I Wacko, Injun, Mocha, Stretch, Snuffy, would share part of that chapter with you. Satch, Happy, Rabbitt, Tuffy, Toppa, So here goes: to name a few. And if I had a dime for “I honestly think that South Boston every Obie, Sully, Walshie or Murph, I Doubleback Vineyards’ Drew Bledsoe should be called the nickname capital would be a rich man. SOUTH BOSTON TODAY so there was an 11 degree difference of the world. Just about everyone in Some were indicative of a person’s By Jamie Driscoll The Wine Guy in warmth between the tops of the Southie has a nickname or has a friend ability. Killer Crowe was tough as nails, was fortunate enough recently hills, since the cold air runs off the who has one. Wacky Jacky Callahan, after a few to have the opportunity to sit tops and down into the valleys like Some nicknames are given to people beers, was just that. Another famous Idown with former New England water, so that was a big positive for because of their profession: Meathead Southie family all had nicknames Patriot and current vineyard owner us. It’s not something that you’re ever Murphy was a butcher. Every Campbell and good ones. They were the Dillon Drew Bledsoe to talk about his 100% safe from and there is the risk family had a soupy. Every Owens family and there was Snuffy, Chopper, latest personal success, Doubleback of losing a vintage; it’s just part of a family had a poison, although I’m not Snoopy and Monk. Banana Hayes had Vineyards. For those of you who farmer’s life in our part of the country. really sure why. There were particular a little scar on his face that resembled haven’t been able to buy it, you Wine Guy: Tell me a little bit more parts of Southie where nicknames were a small banana. Twilight Kelly was should know that while there is a about your “Signature Series” wines; the rule rather than the exception. credited with putting on the first night Massachusetts wholesaler, Carolina what are your plans for the future? Old Harbor project particularly baseball game under the lights. Flash Brands, the allotment wasn’t DB: Well, our Stolen Horse Syrah stands out. You could tell if a lid was McCann talked so fast you could barely large, by any means; Doubleback was named after my mom’s great- from Old Harbor due to the unique understand what he was saying. Whitey Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011, is just uncle, who was falsely accused of nicknames. Walter Mahoney was McGrail had blonde hair. There was hard to find here. Drew (he told horse theft after helping what he called Waz, Jerry Lynch was called Jaz, also another Whitey, but he is in the me I could call him Drew) and a thought was a stray horse out of Tom Flynn was known as Taz, Mickey latter part of the book. Tuffy O’Hare number of other winemakers belong a snow drift during a snow storm Fraine will forever be known as Fraz, was always looking for a fight. to a group called Free The Grapes in Montana. It’s a part of our wine Janice Cavanaugh (Yes, even the girls) But there were also almost a thousand (www.freethegrapes.org), which is business that we want to have some was called Caz, Larry Tobin was called Southie nicknames that I have no clue dedicated to removing barriers to fun with; this year, we’re going to be Laz. You get the idea. The kids from as to their origin. Names like Yogi direct sale to consumers, which is the offering wines under the “Bledsoe Old Harbor were very industrious Cummings, Gypo Curtis, Puffy Driscoll, case in just 10 out of the 50 states. Family” name and the wine will when it came to assigning nicknames. Mooney Devin, Chinky DeGrandis, Massachusetts is one of them. If essentially be like a second label for Joe Flaherty was forever known as Shoo Shoo DeGrandis, who happened you’d like to have more purchasing the wine that didn’t quite make the Maury. Joe had a lot of things going to be Chinky’s wife. Others included options, please go to the site to see cut for Doubleback. Still great wine, for him but speed wasn’t one of them. Hunky Estabrook, Dada Flaherty, how you can make a difference. but more affordable; we’ll put it in He was the slowest runner in the world. Hokey Farrell, Champ Foley, Dodo Nee, Wine Guy: Drew, thanks a lot for a 1-litre carafe, like you’d see in an Who was the fastest runner in baseball? Dudley Frechette, Bulky Gallagher, letting me sit down with you today; Italian restaurant and offer it to our Maury Wills. The opposite nicknames Tinka Gaughan, Gasha Gerharty, I wanted to begin by asking you List members. rule applied here. That happened a lot. Yacka Harrington, Bunka Imbruglia, about the risks you face making Wine Guy: Speaking of the List, A kid would be given a nickname that Poison Kane, Flappa Lyman, Loonie wine in your section of the country, I’d love to be on the List, but I can’t, was diametrically opposite his name or Linehan, Harzie Larvey, Lappa Larvey, particularly the risk of severe frost, of because I live here. Do you see ability. Billy Miles was always called Lopsie Lydon, Bubba Cahill, Cupcakes which there’ve been two in the last 15 anything on the horizon that might “Inches”. One kid who had bad teeth McDonough, Touchie McDonough, years. Is there anything that you can change with respect to direct buying was known as “Smiley”. One kid who Cookie Comeau, Windy Mahoney, do to minimize the threat? in the remaining 10 states? never smiled was called “Jolly”. John Smacka McCarthy, Slip Moran, Ducky DB: It’s just a part of life out there, DB: Well, there has been a lot of Flaherty, no relation to Maury Flaherty, Mullvaney….. for the next couple of but one of the things that we’ve done progress over the last 20 years, to smoked at least three packs of cigarettes hundred you can see them all in “A is, we’re up at the top of the hills in the point where, as you mentioned, a day ad was and is still called “Weed”. Southie Memoir” on Amazon. our area now and during the last frost, CONTINUED ON page 11 April 10, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 11

CONTINUED FROM Front Page... was unanimous. At every in attendance and spoke up mention of the charter school in opposition to the condo option the crowd cheered in development and were in unison. When members of the public support of the charter community spoke out about school option. City Councilor how fed up they are with the Bill Linehan and Senator overdevelopment, cheers would Linda DorcenaForry are also consume the auditorium. The publicly opposing the condos theme “enough is enough” was and are instead in favor of repeated throughout the night. maintaining the building’s use This was echoed by Councilor for a charter school. Flaherty and Representative The meeting was sponsored Collins. Neighborhood activist by the BRA. This was the third Edward Flynn who was time a developer has proposed interviewed after the meeting to create high-priced luxury said “Many parents are now housing units for the Gate of working two, three and in some Heaven building. Each time, instances four jobs just to send the development has received their children to private schools Big Dig Nostalgia at Gallery 14 near unanimous opposition. which provide them with a One parent who attended the quality education. Having a Opening Reception Thursday April 10, 6-8pm meeting said, “The building is decent charter school is an n addition to the growing zoned for a school and should important part of the future restaurant scene in Fort Point, stay that way. A school would of South Boston and it is I there are new galleries appearing be a great way for the people desperately needed.” in this thriving artists’ community. in this community who want to No one was more impassioned The latest is Gallery 14 at the 249 A raise a family and educate their than neighborhood leader and Street Artists’ Cooperative. For the kids here.” Suffolk County Clerk Michael J. month of April, Gallery 14 features At the meeting it was learned Donovan, who lives around the works inspired by the Big Dig. that several charter schools are corner from the development. “It has been ten years since the Big interested in leasing the space. Donovan, who brought the Dig departed from Fort Point, and Members of the parish and crowd to its feet several times, some of us look back with nostalgia financial professionals agree called on City Hall and the to the time when Fort Point was still that leasing the building to a Archdiocese to axe the current ‘owned’ by the artists and we were school is the best option for the proposal and accept proposals stimulated every day by the muscular community which is fed up with from charter schools, citing the art of civil engineering as it took place the rampant over-development joint benefit to the parish and the around us.” says Don Eyles, artist and of luxury housing for the community. curator of this show. Open by appointment, contact: wealthy only. Kevin Lally, of the Gate The 249 A Street Artists cooperative Rebecca L. Dwyer 617-423-6852 Roughly 20 -25 people spoke of Heaven Neighborhood was literally “touched” by the Big Lenore Tennenblatt 617-513-5718 out at the meeting, with not a Association stated after the Dig. The building was the closest About Gallery 14 single person speaking in favor meeting that “It was made residential abutting building to go Gallery 14 is the newest art space of the project. The opposition CONTINUED ON page 12 through the Central Artery Tunnel in Fort Point, featuring rotating art Project, with the tunnel foundation exhibitions and special arts events. The CONTINUED FROM page 10 I think that, as social media comes just 10 feet from its foundation. space is an evolving project of the 249 A there are just a few states that still to play a larger part in our lives, Construction took place on all four Street Cooperative, Massachusetts’s first prohibit direct buying. There is a especially with the younger people, sides, over a period of many years. limited-equity live/work cooperative Bill here in Massachusetts, House networks, especially for friends The show features photography, for artists. The building has served as a Bill 294, that’s stalled in committee. with things in common, like wine, painting, drawing and installation. model for artists’ housing nationwide, I bet that if it was allowed out for a it will become more trusted than all Artists: and was key in the growth of the Fort vote, it’d pass. the wine critics and their scores are Rebecca Leviss Dwyer Point Arts Community (FPAC). Gallery Wine Guy: Well, anything that today. While I believe that scores Don Eyles 14 was the home of the FPAC Office for would allow us more access to will always serve a purpose, I Anton Grassl its first eleven years. more great wines, like yours, believe that network credibility will Dan Osterman 249 A Street celebrates its 30th would be a good thing, it seems become a more trusted and used Lenore Tennenblatt anniversary with the opening of this to me. Last question: what do you source by more people. Nan Tull new gallery space. think the next “big thing” in wine Wine Guy: Drew, thanks very George Vasquez More about the history of 249 A will be? Will it be a wine a whole much. Valda Zalkalns Street here: http://249astreet.com country, like Brazil or China, will DB: Great to visit with you; Location More about Fort Point Arts Community produce or will it be a trend? thanks. 249 A Street, Fort Point, South here: www.fortpointarts.org DB: That’s a great question and Talk back to Jamie at [email protected] Boston Press contact: Gabrielle Schaffner, [email protected] 12 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com April 10, 2014

CONTINUED FROM page 11 anyone support this condo Free Tree abundantly clear tonight by development project? Planting Program the huge crowd that there There is no support for it outhie Trees and the South is overwhelming support to anywhere; especially when S Boston Neighborhood bring a charter school to the there is a far better option Development Corporation are old Gate of Heaven School available?” As the issue of happy to announce the return building. Also, the most what is to become of the of the Plant-A-Tree Program, financially sound decision old Gate of Heaven School a neighborhood wellness and would be to lease the building continues to be discussed, beautification initiative to get more It’s easy! Just fill out the to the school rather than the the opposition to any type of trees planted in South Boston. one page application found at outright sale as is now being condo development is in no Through the program, Southie southietrees.techboston.com, or proposed. This will bring way subsiding and instead Trees will provide interested on our facebook page at www. in much additional funds continues to grow more and qualified residents (on a first facebook.com/southietrees, and for the Parish in the long- intense and gain momentum. come first serve basis) with a tree, email to southietrees1@gmail. term, enabling it to make Important Note: The BRA planting supplies, and the know- com or hand-deliver to SBNDC any additional repairs to the comment period ends this how to ensure long-term health at 365 West Broadway by April Church as needed.” Friday April 11. If you wish to and growth (up to a $200 value!). 21, 2014. At the close of the meeting comment, you may do so very The application deadline for What are Eligible Projects? it was revealed that a group easily by going to this website Spring 2014 is April 21, 2014. Trees must be planted on of parishioners are currently and comment online: Selected applicants will be notified the applicant’s property by the working on submitting http://www. no later than April 23, 2014 if they applicant, who must attend our proposals to the archdiocese bostonredevelopmentauthority. have been chosen to receive a tree. mandatory training session. There for a charter school, which org/projects/development- There will be a mandatory are many types of eligible trees that excited many people. After projects/gate-of-heaven- training session/planting day on can be planted in South Boston and the meeting one parent school-residential- April 26, 2014 behind the Laboure we encourage you to choose the said, “How on earth could development Center on D St. We will be planting type that works best for your yard! two trees around the parking lot You can select your preferred tree and also use this as an opportunity type on the application and make South Boston Sports Hall of to teach proper planting methods a suggestion for a specific species. and tree care. Tree recipients will (All trees are subject to availability Fame Scholarship Trust Fund be able to pick up their trees and from the nurseries, but we will he South Boston Sports Hall of training in 2014. supplies after the planting at the work with you to find the perfect Fame Scholarship Trust Fund The non-degree scholarship grant SBNDC office, approximately 1 tree for you).You can find the T announces their program for is for those students who reside in block away from the planting site at list of approved trees here: www. the year 2014. The fund will award South Boston (02127), who will 365 W Broadway. cityofboston.gov/parks/streettrees/ up to eleven (11) fifteen hundred graduate from high school in 2014 or Who Can Apply Tree_species.asp dollar degree scholarship grants have earned a GED certificate since Any resident living in South In addition to a free tree, Plant-A-Tree and one (1) non degree scholarship January 1st, 2014 and plan to attend Boston can apply to the Plant-A-Tree will provide you with all the supplies grant for one thousand dollars. Of a school of advanced education Program. Residents must be able to needed for planting. Contact: Maggie the ten academic grants, one will or training in 2014. Examples of plant the tree on their property, in a Poyant Program Coordinator Southie be funded by Massport, one by the non-degree programs are computer yard or adjacent green space. Trees [email protected] L Street Brownies. one by Folan training, cosmetology, nursing, How to Apply 617-268-9610 Waterproofing and Construction culinary arts, auto mechanics or of Easton in memory of deceased other technical professional training members of the Folan Family, one programs approved by the board of by the South Boston Youth Hockey trustees of the “Fund”. Association in memory of John Complete details of each program Cunniff, one in memory of Attorney are described on the scholarship William McDermott Jr. and one in application, which may be picked honor of Frank Seluk. Up to five up at school, The South Boston additional grants will be funded by Library, The Boys and Girls Club, the Hall of Fame Trust Fund, one The Tynan Community Center or in memory of Bob Nichols. The the Curley Community Center. non-degree grant will be funded Applications must be received by Massport. The academic grants by May 10th, 2014 and must be are for those students who reside in forwarded to: South Boston (02127), will graduate Fred Ahern, South Boston from high school in 2014 or have SHOF Scholarship Trust Fund received a GED certificate since Curley Community Center, January, 2014 and plan to attend a 1663 Columbia Rd, South SOUTH BOSTON TODAY school of advanced education or Boston, MA 02127 April 10, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 13

Breaking Down the Beasts of the East SOUTH BOSTON TODAY by David Pollard Talk back to David at [email protected]

he Bruins have clinched the concussion induced by Philadelphia’s Bruins 7th Player Award on Saturday Prince of Whales Trophy as Randy Jones, Bergeron’s offensive as the player on the B’s who has most T the team with the best record prowess simply was not the same. exceeded expectations of the Boston in the Eastern Conference for the first Since 2005-06, his high was 22 goals, faithful, with 19 goals and 30 assists time since the 2008-09 season. Just which he achieved three times. This on the year, he is a great fit on the line over a month ago the Bruins were year is different though - as he closes with Bergeron and Marchand, or can down five points in the standings to in on 30 goals, it’s apparent that the provide an extra spark on the third the Pittsburgh Penguins, but after a second line center has regained a nose line with Soderberg and Chris Kelly. 15-1-1 month of March, the black for the net. A welcome re-addition to The Power play: This Bruins power and gold have seized the top spot, his game. the deeper the game goes. play is a force to be reckoned with. and home ice advantage through the Goaltending: Before it was Tim New and Improved: Once something they lacked but did Eastern Conference Finals, should Thomas, and for two full season’s now, Jarome Iginla added to first unit: not necessarily need, the B’s power they get there. the Bruins are Tuukka Rask’s team. The offseason pickup of Jarome play has jumped from a success rate How have they done it this year? However, the Bruins always get the Iginla heard some groans from of 14.8%, the fourth most inefficient Of course, goaltending and defense best out of their goalies - this season B’s fans after the 2012-13 trade man advantage last year, to 20.8% are the focus for Claude Julien’s is no different. There were questions deadline saw Iggy choose to play this year, good for the third strongest team, but there is a new offensive surrounding Tuukka’s ability to take for the Pittsburgh Penguins over power play in the NHL. There are element this year that has put the the reins for a full 82-game schedule, the Boston Bruins. Perhaps the B’s numerous options for Julien with Bruins over the edge in terms of but he has been more than equal to four game sweep of the Penguins (at least) two strong units on the consistency. The Bruins success the task. He’s another player on this in last year’s Eastern Conference advantage. The first unit generally this year can be broken down into roster that will be nominated for Final showed him the light, and will consist of David Krejci, with categories of what’s new, and what’s some individual hardware in the form despite the sour taste in the mouths Zdeno Chara parked in front of the old, but consistent. of the Vezina Trophy. Rask is the of some fans, no one in Boston is net, and Lucic, Iginla, and Torey Same Ole, Same Ole: only goaltender in the NHL who has second guessing the acquisition now. Krug shooting for the goal. The Zdeno Chara: Big Z is a player broken the top five in the four major In addition to reaching the 30 goal second unit has been Bergeron, Loui that only one team has, and he’s a goaltending categories: he is fourth in mark for the 12th time in his career, Erikkson, and any combination of defensemen like no other. He should GAA at 2.03, third in save percentage he has strengthened the consistency Brad Marchand, Carl Soderberg, or be up for yet another Norris Trophy with .930, fifth in wins with 35, and of David Krejci and Milan Lucic, Reilly Smith, with Johnny Boychuck, nomination when you consider he first in shutouts with seven. He is the who have been known to coast for Douggie Hamilton, or deadline leads all Bruins defensemen with anchor between the pipes, and the B’s stretches over the past few regular acquisition Andrej Mezaros blasting an average 24:43 time on ice, while will go nowhere without him at the seasons. Not this year. The first unit from the point. All of these players sporting a +25 rating playing against top of his game. has combined for 71 goals on the have impacted the power play, and the opponent’s top line. He also leads The Merlot Line: The energy unit, year, averaging just under a goal per it’s why rather than being a crux, the all Bruins defense with 17 goals on the guys that boost momentum, the game on the year. PP is now a weapon. the year, good for fourth best among guys the drop the gloves - it’s the best Carl Soderberg, Riley Smith, Of course, on paper, the Bruins D-men in the NHL. His new position fourth line in all of hockey and the and Loui Erikkson: These three are a favorite to represent the East in front of the net on the power play Bruins still own it. Greg Campbell, additions to the Bruins offense in the Stanley Cup Finals for the has increased his goal numbers, as Shawn Thornton, and Daniel Paille have strengthened their depth second year in a row. It is a long well as the productivity of the power have been together on this unit since the exponentially. Soderberg has great road ahead, and in order to win the play overall... but more on the power 2011 Stanley Cup run, and they always hands and a big body; he’s put up cup, you need consistency from play later. provide the spark you expect your 16 goals and 30 assists in his first your goalie, then your defense, then Patrice Bergeron: Bergy has role players to provide. At times, they true NHL go-round. The “one-eyed- your forward. It also takes a ton of rediscovered his offensive skill-set can be dominant, like when they took Swede” has solidified the third line as will, a ton of resilience, and a little this year, in addition to remaining a over the Rangers series in round two a true goal scoring threat whenever bit of luck. The other advantage that lock-it-down two way forward who is of the 2013 postseason. At all times, they step onto the ice - third line the B’s have over some other teams all but a shoe-in for the Selke Award they give the B’s the jump they need to scoring is something this team lacked in the postseason, they have been as best defensive forward. Bergeron get their feet moving. This fourth line against Chicago in the Cup Finals. there, they have done that. Most of is a team best +38, and his 28 goals matches up well against any other in Reilly Smith came as a surprise this team has already won a Stanley is the most he has scored since the the league, and it’s a huge reason why bonus in the deal that brought Loui Cup, and the players they have added 2005-06 season, when he was just 20 Claude Julien is able to keep his team Erikkson to Boston and left Tyler this season should be hungry for that years old. Following his memorable in better condition than the opponent Seguin in Dallas. Smith won the same taste of glory. 14 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com April 10, 2014

*Every week, we run part of an interview from Danny Picard’s sports-talk show, “I’m Just Sayin,” which can be heard every weekday by subscribing on iTunes. He also hosts “The Danny Picard Show” every weekend on WEEI-93.7 FM. This week, Danny talked Red Sox with Providence Journal’s Brian MacPherson:

DANNY PICARD: Jackie Bradley BM: It would be really difficult [to timetable. They were already going to CITATION ON PETITION FOR Jr had another big game [on Monday keep him on the roster], just because give it 7-10 days just to let it settle and FORMAL ADJUDICATION night]. You know how high I am they would really have to trade Mike kind of build him back up from there. Docket No. SU14P0671EA on this kid, and I thought he should Carp at that point. And that’s why So now we’re getting to that 7-10 Commonwealth Of Massachusetts get a chance to start the year on the they didn’t make that move out of day mark, where they can kind of re- The Trial Court Major League roster. Obviously spring training, because it’s either evaluate, do some tests, and see how Probate and Family Court some injuries allowed him to get this [trade Carp] or you’re sending down strong that hamstring is again. And Estate of: opportunity. What have you liked Daniel Nava. And they really value they can kind of put him through those Robert Joseph Ryan from him so far. When you look at Daniel Nava’s ability at the plate, and initial exercises, do some baseball Date of Death: 02/09/1995 the scouting report, he’s shown some his ability to work tough at-bats and activities, those sorts of things. There’s Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street of what you read, great defense, a get on-base, even if he’s struggled still not really a timetable on when he Boston, MA 02114 guy who can run the bases, and right the first week or so of the season. So, could come back. He probably needs (617) 788-8300 now, it looks like he has a whole lot of yeah, I think, if everybody’s healthy some at-bats in Triple-A Pawtucket To all interested persons: confidence at the plate. when Victorino gets back, I still too, because it’s already been a while A Petition has been filed by: BRIAN MACPHERSON: Yeah, he think Bradley probably goes back to since spring training, and he didn’t get Kelly A. Fullam of Dorchester MA had a really nice night [on Monday]. [Triple-A] Pawtucket. But the Red that many at-bats in spring training. requesting that the Court enter a formal Sox don’t know what they’re going So they’re going to bring him along Decree and Order of Determination of Hitting the ball up the middle, and two Heirs and for such other relief tremendous defensive plays. That’s to do yet, because they have no idea slowly. Because they really want requested in the Petition. certainly what he can do and what he when Victorino is coming back, and him -- to the extent that he can be You have the right to obtain a copy of would do with regular playing time. they don’t know if Grady Sizemore is fully healthy -- they want him to be the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Youhave a right to object to The bat is still going to come and going to be healthy then, let alone, is fully healthy. I don’t think [he’ll be this proceeding. To do so, you or your go, you would think, especially early Daniel Nava going to be healthy then ready to return when he’s eligible to attorney must file a written on in his career. There are still some and is Mike Carp healthy? [Carp] come off 15-day DL on April 15], appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on adjustments. He has good days and was dealing with some back stiffness especially if he’s going to get at-bats 04/24/2014. bad days with his swing and extending the other night. Things can happen in Triple-A. He really, he’s got some This is NOT a hearing date, but a the strike zone inside. But this is the between now and then, and you just work to do I think, to get the strength deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if caliber player he can be, and this is really don’t know when you’e going back in that hamstring, to kind of re- you object to this proceeding. If you why the Red Sox like him so much. to get Victorino back. So for now, build everything, and then to get a fail to file a timely written appearance And that’s why it’s always been a Bradley is here, and they’ll figure it few games worth of at-bats as well. and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty little misguided for people to interpret out when the time comes. I mean, that’s the luxury of having (30) days of the return date, action the Grady Sizemore thing as the Red DP: What is the update with Victorino Jackie Bradley Jr. It’s the same reason may be taken without further notice to Sox being down in any way on Jackie [as of Tuesday, April 8]? And when do they’ve now signed Ryan Roberts you. The estate is being administered under Bradley Jr. Because this is the player you think we should expect a return? when Will Middlebrooks went down. formal procedure by the Personal they see, this is the player they really BM: The flu has sort of complicated It’s so you don’t feel any urgency to Representative under the like. It’s not quite the situation where his return from a hamstring injury. And rush a guy back. You say, “If you need Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. they’re going to do everything they the hamstring was already a little bit 21 days, or you need 26 days instead Inventory and accounts are not can to make sure he gets in there. severe. Certainly the fact that they put of those 15 days, take it, we’re okay. required to be filed with the Court, but You saw that originally with him not him right on the DL showed a little bit We’ll be fine. Get back when you’re recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the making the Opening Day roster, but of severity with the hamstring injury. healthy. Don’t get back the moment Personal Representative and can this is the guy they really like, and this The flu made it difficult for him just to you feel borderline adequate to be petition the Court in any matter back on the field.” relating to the estate, including is why they really like him. be around the team, and to do some of distribution of assets and expenses of DP: Do you think the Red Sox know the rehab that he needed to do. As you DP: You mention Ryan Roberts. The administration. what they’re going to do with Jackie know, when you get the flu, it sort of Red Sox have signed him to a one- WITNESS, Hon. Joan P Armstrong Bradley Jr, once Shane Victorino gets knocks you down. You’re not exactly year deal. This is someone who was First Justice of this Court back. Can Jackie Bradley Jr come out doing light jogging, or you’e not released by the Chicago Cubs. What March 24, 2014 Patricia M. Campatelli, here and win a spot on this roster, or is doing rehab exercises. You’re in bed are we looking at with him and his Register of Probate he automatically going back down to all day with the flu. So, that slowed playing time? Will he just split time at April 10, 2014 the minors when Victorino gets back? things down. There’s still not really a third base, or is there anything more April 10, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 15

that we should know about what he’s year. He missed the first three weeks going to bring to the table here, while of the season, but pretty much played CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Will Middlebrooks is on the DL? every single day from April 20 or so, Docket No. SU14P0675EA BM: He’s got a lot of versatility, but through the end of October, which Commonwealth Of Massachusetts yeah, mostly it’s about playing third was a phenomenal accomplishment The Trial Court base against lefties. It’s interesting, you for a 37-year-old designated hitter Probate and Family Court look at the composition of the outfield, with the mileage that he has. And I Estate of: especially with Victorino down, the don’t know that you can count on Donald Gordon Ryan outfield is so lefty-heavy. They’re going that happening again. So that’s why Date of Death: 12/27/2004 to be better against right-handers, which they hold onto a guy like Carp. He’s Suffolk Probate and Family Court is what you want, but you don’t want to their David Ortiz insurance. At this 24 New Chardon Street be totally negated against left-handed point, yeah, Ortiz isn’t moving well. Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300 pitchers. And at this point, without Fortunately, this is where it’s good Roberts, basically, the only right-handed that he’s a DH and not having to play To all interested persons: hitters you have in the everyday lineup in the field, because all he has to do is A Petition has been filed by: are Napoli, Pedroia, and Bogaerts. So, run to first base, and, you hope a lot Kelly A. Fullam of Dorchester MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Roberts gives you another right-handed of the time he’s hitting the ball over but they liked having Nava between Decree and Order of testacy and for such bat, who’s potent against left-handed the fence, and he can take all the time two righties, because if [the Brewers] other relief as requested in the Petition. pitching. And essentially, he’s going to he wants to get around the bases. But, brought in a righty to face Pedroia, You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the platoon with Jonathan Herrera at third I think it’s absolutely something that then Nava would be hitting against a Court. You have a right to object to this base until Middlebrooks comes back. they’re going to continue to monitor righty from the left side of the plate. proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance He’s got the ability to play left field. and work on, because he doesn’t look So there’s those sort of considerations. and objection at this Court before: he can move around the infield a little good when he’s running. With Sizemore, I think they like him 10:00 a.m. on 05/01/2014. bit. But mostly, they’re looking at him DP: Last thing for you, just to recap in the middle of the lineup, they like This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a playing third base. what we’ve seen so far from this him at the top of the lineup. As long written appearance and objection if DP: How concerned should we be Red Sox team, Sizemore led off on as he’s a good hitter, that’s all that you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and about David Ortiz’ health? I’ve read Saturday against the Brewers, and matters. He’s certainly got the plate objection followed by an Affidavit of that maybe he’s favoring his leg a that’s an interesting situation because approach. He doesn’t swing at the first Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken little bit. How concerned should we if that’s a spot the Red Sox feel pitch ever. Last time I checked, he was without further notice to you. be about this? comfortable putting him into, then one of the last six or seven players who The estate is being administered under BM: I mean, at this point, I’m not sure I think that’s the next step in where hasn’t swung at a first pitch. So he’s formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the that David Ortiz would win a race Grady Sizemore is in his career. I got the approach that they like at the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code between him and the Ted Williams loved seeing it. I don’t think it should top of the lineup, but so does Nava, so without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not statue outside. He’s just not moving happen consistently, moving forward, does Gomes, so does Pedroia. They’ve required to be filed with the Court, but well. And [Monday night] he sort of but I think maybe we’ll see it again. got a lot of guys that can hit up there. recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the put his hand on his right hamstring, How often do you think we’ll see I think John Farrell does want some Personal Representative and can and he had that calf thing in Sarasota Sizemore leading off? consistency to his lineup, but he does petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including right before the end of spring training. BM: I think periodically it makes have some options, and there’s not distribution of assets and expenses of So, I’d be a little concerned. And that’s sense. There are certain days where really a wrong answer in that situation. administration. another reason why you don’t trade a other guys are down. Ortiz was out There could be some personal WITNESS, Hon. Joan P Armstrong First Justice of this Court guy like Mike Carp, because if you that game and Nava moved more into preference there, but Sizemore can March 24, 2014 lose Ortiz to the DL, to which they the middle of the lineup, and Sizemore hit for extra bases too, and that’s the Patricia M. Campatelli, may have to do at some point -- we moved up to the top. They certainly sort of thing you like sometimes in the Register of Probate ended up taking for granted, I think, could have left Sizemore in the middle middle of the lineup as well. April 10, 2014 just how healthy David Ortiz was last of the lineup and put Pedroia at the top, Follow Danny on Twitter and Facebook

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